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The Vagabonds frontman Jimmy James has died, aged 84

Jamaica Observer. Per his family, James died on Tuesday (May 14) at the Northwick Park Hospital in London after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and a heart condition in 2021.The Jamaican-born singer founded The Vagabonds in 1960 before the group relocated to the UK in 1964.
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D Double E on Kano and Asher D being better known for ‘Top Boy’ than grime: “I don’t really like that”
D Double E has spoken to NME about the hardship of early grime stars, Jamaica’s influence on the scene and UK rap’s evolution as a whole.The East Londoner became synonymous with the UK grime scene as a part of the Newham Generals alongside Footsie, before having a thriving solo career and releasing grime classics such as ‘Street Fighter Riddim’ and ‘Bad 2 Tha Bone’.While many grime stars have become household names – such as his longtime friend and frequent collaborator Ghetts as well as the likes of Kano, Asher D (better known as Ashley Waters) and Skepta – the MC and producer, real name Darren Jason Dixon, hailed how the scene had “come a long way”.I love when people can and do what they want to do,” said the MOBO Award winner. “When I hear Kano’s album [2019 ‘Hoodies All Summer’] and he’s got the tunes with Popcaan [‘Can’t Hold We Down’], then I’ll hear Skepta with A$AP Rocky [ on 2017 track ‘Praise Da Lord’] or Wizkid [on 2016 ‘Ojuelegba (Remix)’] – I just love it that everyone is free and that’s what I’m trying to do for myself.”However, when it came to figures from grime becoming more well-known for their successful TV work away from the scene – such as Kano and Asher D playing Sully and Dushane in Top Boy – Dixon said: “I don’t really like that, man, but it adds a little bit more sauce to the person, I guess.
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‘Robbie Williams’ soundtrack: here’s every song in the Netflix series
Netflix has released its new documentary series on Robbie Williams – check out the full list of every song used in the series below.Directed by Joe Pearlman (Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now), the four-part series features never-before-seen archive footage spanning the singer’s 30-year career, from his origins as a member of Take That to his breakout success as a solo artist.Reviewing the series, NME said: “Robbie Williams is a tale of the last era of super-charged celebrity. It’s an unflinching depiction of tabloid fuckery, mass ignorance of mental health issues and a pre-social media age in which a handful of celebrities found themselves at the molten centre of the pop culture universe.”It adds: “It’s a persuasive account of the gulf that can occur between wealth and happiness, a simple sentiment that can be difficult to really feel. Like Robbie himself, the show’s imperfect and a little insular, but its emotional pull is undeniable.”Watch the trailer for the series and see the full list of songs used in the show below.1. ‘Let Me Entertain You’ – Robbie Williams2. ‘Take That And Party’ – Take That3. ‘Do What You Like’ – Take That4. ‘Could It Be Magic’ – Take That5. ‘Back For Good’ – Take That6. ‘Back For Good’ (Live At The Forum, London in 1998) – Robbie Williams7. ‘Angelino Coffee Break, Рt. 2’ – Andrea Sacchi8. ‘South Of The Border’ (Rehearsal Recording, Spring 1997) – Robbie Williams9. ‘South Of The Border’ – Robbie Williams10. ‘Let Me Entertain You’ (Live At The Forum, London in 1998) – Robbie Williams11. ‘Angels’ (Live) – Robbie Williams12. ‘Jamaica Man’ – Kenny Graham13. ‘Strong’ – Robbie Williams1. ‘Strong’ – Robbie Williams 2. ‘Millennium’ – Robbie Williams 3. ‘Deee-Lite Theme’ – Deee-Lite 4. ‘Forever Texas’
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