As a poet he fuses clever wordplay with witty punch lines to deliver the short stories. His book titled ‘Man Flu – The Book’ is a dramatic relationship fiction, titled ‘Man Flu’

because it considers the notion that unfaithfulness in a relationship is a disease that men suffer greatly from. ‘She Drives Me to Drink’ and ‘Arguments’ is the follow up poems to M.R.Essojay’s first short film ‘Some Women Just Can’t Go Down In Lifestyle’.

‘Some Women Just Can’t Go Down In Lifestyle’ is the debut short film written by the punchy poetic storyteller M.R. Essojay. M.R. Essojay who plays the role of Mike, battles with Sonia (Hirah Mohideen) in a tense relationship clash which features the fiery and short tempered female lashing out in rage at the mediocre lifestyle that accompanies Mike; her boyfriend.

The poem explains how Mike is dating the monster created by an ex-boyfriend, James, who spoilt Sonia and introduced her to a lavish lifestyle. Despite the relationship with James terminating, it appears she expects the same standard of living from Mike, who simply can’t keep up. ‘Some Women Just Can’t Go Down In Lifestyle’ highlights a key relationship issue with a very thought provoking ending which would certainly cause some individuals to re-think their stance on what matters most in a relationship.  Putting aside the rhyming, the wordplay, and the heated moments, the short film simply raises a question.  Is money really that important?

The storied clubs will take a pair of legendary American ballparks by storm and showcase the best in English Premier League football.  Busch Stadium, the home of Major League Baseball’s St. Louis Cardinals, will host the first of two exhibition matches between Chelsea and Manchester City on Thursday 23 May  with a 7:30 kick off (BST 24 May 1.30am).  Two days later, the clubs head east to Yankee Stadium in New York for a Saturday matinee.

Kick-off from the Bronx is set for 5:30 p.m.  (BST 25 May 10.30pm)

If you’re traveling to the states and looking to take in all the festivities, tickets and packages for both matches are on-sale now.  For details, visit the following websites:

 http://mlb.mlb.com/nyy/ticketing/soccer.jsp 

http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/stl/ticketing/soccer.jsp
Chelsea fans who plan to stay abroad can view both matches for free on Sky Channel 421 or through the club’s official website, which is listed below.

 http://www.chelseafc.com/chelseatv-article/article/2757221/title/live-football-free-to-view?WT.mc_id=CmpType:Display*Asset:MP*CmpID:ManCityFTV*Other:CTVO.

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No, I’m not talking about the song written by Gary Barlow!, I’m asking you to sing as if no-one can hear you! Singing has been said to be a major stress reliever; and if the truth be told, not everyone is going to sound like Aretha Franklin. However, taking time to put on your favourite song of the moment and singing as loud as you can, can really heighten your mood and act as a light reminder of just how phenomenal music is for not only your spirit, but your well-being overall.

Call A Friend….

Okay, so in this instance, we are not talking about calling a loved one while on ‘Who Wants To Be a Millionaire’. Light conversation with a friend can really lift your spirits when you are feeling a little low. Hearing about their day and sharing in your experiences will help you to realise that you are really not alone. Even when you feel like the world is against you, there is always someone who is willing and able to lighten your load, if only for a while.

Indulge In Some Retail Therapy…..

The budget is of course dependent on your financial situation. But if the truth be told, you don’t have to invest a heavy amount of money to life your mood and put a much needed smile on your face. Buying a piece of costume jewellery or a small top from your local boutique will be major mood lifter and will help put a little bounce in your step.

Meditate and Visualise….

Meditation and visualisation may both be practices that you have heard of, but have never put into practice  Some of the most successful figures in business, medicine, literature and entertainment swear by meditation and visualisation. For those of you who don’t know, meditation is the act of taking a few minutes outside of your daily routine to sit or lie down and think positive thoughts. There is substantial truth in the saying that you become or bring into your life what you think about the most. Taking time to meditate and focus on the things you do want will not only centre your thoughts but will also shape the way you think about yourself.

Smile…..

To smile is to open up your world. This is something I read once and it is very true. Have you ever smiled, even when you didn’t feel like it. Yet, feel slightly better for it when you did. A smile can help you to put on a brave face on even the worst circumstance and can help to influence your mood. You’re probably smiling now you’ve read this…..

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The gigs will take place at secret locations all over the world, invitations will be given randomly to customers shopping on tablet, mobile and in store as a surprise. There will also be a series of online competitions and clues that customers can follow to win tickets.

Topshop have designed a whole festival collection that captures the mood and irreverent style of British festival goers. As one part of the launch of the collection the Topshop in house design team worked with Kate Bosworth to create the perfect festival wardrobe with 16 signature pieces based on Kate’s personal style – Bosworth road tested some of these looks at this months Coachella festival. The pieces that Kate Bosworth inspired will be launched via a short interactive film hosted on Topshop.com and social platforms.

Also, you can spot another of our wonderwomen, DJ Melody Kane, spinning the decks in the video also!

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Having begun his work behind the camera making music videos, Atem has directed and produced a range of documentary’s, short films, and tv pilots. Daniel also has a string of short films and documentaries below his belt, the most recent production being Murder to Excellence, a 30 minute documentary whose release coincided with Black History Month 2012. Murder to Excellence explores issues surrounding positive role models in black communities. In-spireLS spoke to Atem and Daniel about Murder to Excellence, forging a career behind the camera, and their inspiration.

Why Film Making? What inspired you to become film makers?

Atem: I wasn’t always into film making, in fact at college I studied electronics and I ran into the media industry through a random short course I did at The Roundhouse and my love for film making took off from there.

Daniel: I have always been inspired by films and documentaries from a young age, I have always been very curious on how films were shot and edited. I like documentaries because they examine the relationship of our stories to the truth.

How did you get into directing and producing?

Atem: I did work experience at the end of my first year of university with Mama Youth Project. I learnt to produce a show item for an urban life style magazine show called ‘What’s Up. My passion for Directing and Producing did not start until I started shooting music videos in 2009. I decided to jump in the deep end and after a few months I started helping out on professional shoots to get in-depth work experience and then progressed onto short films and documentaries.

Daniel: I studied Media Technology at Kingston University and the course opened doors to me directing films, documentaries and live television programmes. When I was younger I never had the passion to make films, I only enjoyed watching them, but the older I grew the more my passion developed.

Congratulations on your documentary, Murder to Excellence. Why did you decide to create this documentary?

Atem: The concept behind this Documentary came from the director Daniel Mbaku, someone who I have worked with on a variety of projects. He approached me in May and asked if I could produce the documentary, I said yes of course and we took it from there.

Daniel: The concept for Murder To Excellence came from a Ted Talk by Nigerian writer Chimamanda Adichie, which dealt with the ‘Danger of a single story.’  After seeing this talk, I had a concept in my head by I never knew how to make it happen until I heard song from US Rappers Kanye West and Jay-Z entitled Murder To Excellence.

I had the idea when I was working on my final year project, Ringlife, however I knew it would be a challenge making this film because of the lack of resources and money. After discussing the idea with Atem, we had a brief meeting and saw how we could do it with no budget. The main aim of this documentary is to inspire and motivate young people, by giving them the self-belief and awareness that they can become more than just sports icons and musicians, which is often the common stereotype in the media today.

“Murder to Excellence is about young black people seeking positive role models and aspiring to greatness, regardless of their background.”

Murder to Excellence is about young black people seeking positive role models and aspiring to greatness, regardless of their background. Who are your role models, and who inspires you?

Atem: When I was younger I wasn’t into the media industry or looked up to any of the famous people I saw on TV, instead my role models were my parents, people like Malcolm X, Nelson Mandela and people who stood for something.

Daniel: Growing up, I looked up to many people for inspiration, people in my family and people I see on TV. However, right now I look up to people like Ted Turner and Oprah Winfrey for different reasons that I rather keep to myself.

Of all the projects you’ve worked on, which was your favourite, and why?

Atem: I cannot answer that question, simply because of the fact that I have learnt a lot about my strengths/ weakness’s from every single film I have worked on to date. I have also had some great experiences, worked with fantastic cast and crew, there are also so many different aspects of various projects, which I have a strong passion for, but I cannot narrow it down to one single film or documentary……well not yet anyway.

Daniel: Murder to Excellence has to be my favourite project thus far because as a very small team with no budget we made a motivating short film, which I trust will have an impact on the black youth.

How would you personally describe your style of film making?

Daniel: I don’t think I have a style of filming, with every project I have different approach of filming relating to the subject matter. I gather a lot of inspiration from looking at the news and films. With Murder to Excellence, I wanted the subjects to tell their stories, so I filmed it like a news report with them sitting down and telling their stories. I decided not to use voice-overs because I wanted the viewers to feel the direct connection between them and the subject on the screen.

From just one glance of these girls behind the decks, it is obvious that they love what they do. With the ability to work the crowd like no other, they don’t just simply mix music, DJing for them is a performance and during their sets you can see the girls having fun, interacting with the crowd, creating a sensational atmosphere, whether it is in a club, at a private event or a fashion show.

They have spent their time focusing on mixes and building their brand and have achieved so much in such a short period of time. They were the official DJ’s of High Street Fashion Week and have played in Aura Mayfair and Penthouse London. The girls have also been in high demand outside of London and bookings include Wonderland, the Cabana Club and Lola Lo.

Music lovers from an early age, although at first glance they may appear very different, their fusion of cultures, tastes and styles is part of their uniqueness and is what gives their mixes their distinct eclectic sound.

Able to mix various different types of music, The Glitter Beats are known for their energetic electro and commercial house sets and together with their passion for music, fashion flair and down to earth nature they aim to conquer the male dominated DJ world.

With plans to continue DJing nationally, building up their profile and brand internationally as well as developing their continued involvement in fashion; 2013 is definitely going to be a big year for this fierce pair.

Keep an eye on our 1 2Watch section for our interview with the immensely talented duo right here on the In-spire LS official website.

For bookings please email bookings@theglitterbeats.com

The Glitter Beats

Tayla & Vanessa

info@theglitterbeats.com

T: @theglitterbeats

F: www.facebook.com/TheGlitterBeats

Mixcloud: www.mixcloud.com/TheGlitterBeats

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