7 Songs You Should Listen To...

For today's post i thought i would share with you some of my top music picks that i think you should all listen to. These seven songs are songs that you may not have discovered yet as they are not really your 'chart' songs but they are really good, better than your typical top 40 in my opinion.

Frank Ocean - Ivy

Where do i start with Frank Ocean?! In my opinion he is one of the best male vocalists around these days and he's bringing back the element of mystery to the music industry with his latest album "Blonde", dropping it by surprise. Anyways, "Ivy" is my favourite song from his album as i think it really showcases his range of vocals and its also quite catchy. I do love pretty much all of the songs on his album though so maybe if you have a little spare time try and listen to the whole thing.




Drake - Controlla
In my opinion, Drake's album "Views" is one of the best albums that has been released so far this year. With around twenty songs on the record it is one that will leave you not having to skip a single song, enjoying every one. My favourite song on the great album has to be "Controlla". The song is extremely catchy and also quite chilled and laid-back compared to some of his other tracks on the album. I am honestly surprised this song hasn't had chart success like his other song "One Dance" did but i guess you can't decide the charts and whats in them.



Disclosure - BOSS
I have been a big fan of Disclosure ever since there first song "Latch" came out with none other than Sam Smith and i think their latest song from their EP "Moog For Love" is definitely not a disappointment. Even though it may not have many understandable lyrics, the song is very upbeat and proves as great motivation for my gym workouts. To be honest, I think this track from the duo is guaranteed to put you in a good mood and you should all try and give it a listen.


Mura Masa - What If I Go
Just like the previous song, I think this song by Mura Masa really puts you in a good mood which i was actually quite surprised about when i first heard the song as i don't usually listen to this sort of music. Since hearing this song (which was the first song i heard of the soloist's) i have added several of his songs to my playlist as i think he is a genuinely great and underrated artist in todays day and age. I thoroughly recommend you check out some of his songs (especially this one).



Childish Gambino - 3005
As soon as i heard this song, i immediately fell in love with it. I just think it is such an amazing mix of both singing and rap. Childish Gambino is probably my favourite rapper around nowadays as i think he is just so unique. I now have a large amount of his songs in my playlist. Childish Gambino's (or Donald Glover) talent does not stop there though, with him being a stand-up comedian and an actor, being in films such as 'The Martian'. You should really listen to this guy!



MNEK - At Night (I Think About You)
I have listened to MNEK for quite a long time now and i can honestly say he is one of my favourite musicians in todays industry. You may have heard him from his popular song "Never Forget You" with Zara Larsson but one of my favourite songs of his has to be "At Night (I Think About You)". The song really shows off his voice with him reaching both really high and low notes throughout the track. Alongside a catchy beat, this is a song that everyone should be listening to. Also, whilst your checking him out, go and look at his "Small Talk EP" which is also amazing.


Beyonce - Sandcastles
Anyone that knows me knows that Beyonce would have to be in this post somewhere and why not save the best until last?! "Sandcastles" is my favourite song from her latest record-breaking album "Lemonade" and the reason why i like it is because it is so raw and you can tell it is written from the heart. Beyonce pours out all of her emotions in this song and it really pulls at the heart strings. Also, if you've seen the video, you'll know that it shows the process of making the song. With Queen Bey just making it with her voice, a keyboard and a macbook; it is a work of art in my opinion!

So i hope you listen to these seven songs that I've showcased for you. In my opinion, they are definitely worth it. I hope you liked this post and expect more like this in the future.

Beyonce's Formation World Tour ~ 02/07/16

For the first ever batch of photos being released onto this blog, i thought i would do the photos from one of the best nights of my life, the day when i saw my idol live, Beyonce. 

I have always looked up to Beyonce and her work ethic, she never stops! She's a singer, dancer, actor, entrepreneur to name a few and she still continues to succeed, reaching greater heights then ever before. Saturday the 2nd of july was, and still currently is, the best moment of my life, so i thought i would share it with you.

Firstly, the venue...

Wembley Stadium is one of the most iconic venues of all time and it is my favourite as well. I think that the atmosphere is incredible whatever you are seeing there and with shops and restaurants nearby, theres not really much you can't do. Here is one of my photos of the incredible attraction,

Next, the build up...

As soon as i got through those gates and got as close as i could, i couldn't wait for Beyonce to come on stage but of course, there was a wait for the international superstar. As the support act (DJ Magnum) came on, i enjoyed his set but all i really wanted was Beyonce to burst on that stage, the act suddenly got better when Tinie Tempah and Zara Larsson came on with him to perform under the famous arches. You can't deny that Tinie Tempah can rap and Zara Larsson has a brilliant voice so it was a nice surprise at the stadium. I did manage to snap some photos of the acts and here is one that in my opinion is the best, a solo photo of Tinie Tempah himself...

Finally, Beyonce!

As Beyonce bursted out onto that stage, i felt as if i was in my element! Singing a variety of songs from her latest (and stunning) album Lemonade and a range of her old songs, she pleased every one of her fans at the event. She had masses of backup dancers to accompany her unbelievable voice and she really brought her a-game. As she came on with her anthem that is Formation, you felt a sudden hit of girl power (even if you wasn't of the female gender). I honestly cannot recommend anyone more than Beyonce as i can guarantee you a good time.

In particular, my favourite songs of hers were Halo, a song that is guaranteed to get people singing along, Daddy Lessons, one of her newer songs that always makes me want to dance. If i had to choose one though, it would have to be Love On Top as she sang it acapella throughout and even got the crowd involved letting them sing some of the utterly incredible song. To be honest, all of the songs she sang were out of this world and get me singing, dancing and even crying. In my eyes, Beyonce is the perfect superstar. Anyone reading this really needs to see her, i cannot stress it enough.

To your left and down below are the last of my favourite photos of Queen Bey, not forgetting the ones above. It was an outstanding night and Beyonce put on the show of her life, even crying because she was so emotional about selling not one, but two nights at Wembley. I honestly do hope to see her again when she announces another show in London (hopefully soon) and i thoroughly recommend you do as it is a night you will never forget.

I hope you enjoyed my batch of photos and little review for you guys, expect more of these in the future of past and upcoming events. Exciting things are coming guys!

An Insight Into My Life...

If you have stumbled across this blog by reference or randomness, hello and welcome. In my first ever post i just thought i would give all of you an insight into what my life is like and what i do...

Hello, my name is Billy Carr, i am fourteen years old and i live in the seaside town of Brighton. Im not going to lie to you all, my life hasn't exactly been perfect, with close family partners passing away and grief being a hard process but two things have helped me through the process so far. Those two things are music and photography, hence why i am starting this blog.

Firstly, theres the music...

Ive been a big music fan since a very young age and i believe i listen to a wide range of music. From Ariana Grande to Fall Out Boy, Craig David to Disclosure, Skrillex to Frank Ocean; not forgetting my favourite of all time, Beyonce, its quite clear to say i definitely listen to a lot of music. My CD and Vinyl collection is massive, not forgetting the amount of Spotify Playlists i have (which you can check out by the way, my username is billy-carr). I think that with the amount of time that i have been listening to music, and the amount i listen to, i think i would be quite a good music critic which is what i am going to do sometimes on this blog.

Being a big music fan, you could probably guess that all i spend my money on revolves around music. That statement is correct with all of my money either going on CDs/Vinyls or my favourite thing ever, concerts! I find that concerts are where i feel most at home with the electric atmosphere and the amazing people that are usually there for the same reason as you. I must have been to approximately 40 - 50 concerts in my lifetime, which is quite a lot for someone of my age! It is what the majority of my savings go on but they are memories that i will cherish for the rest of my life! In my eyes they are worth it and i love recording the events in photos, which is where the photography comes in to it...

I have been taking photos for a fairly long time now, but not nearly as long as i've listened to music and my favourite time of photos are those taken at concerts and every time i go to one, i make sure i capture it. From Beyonce to Calvin Harris, i have quite a large portfolio of concert photography nowadays this i am sure will appear on this blog sometime soon alongside photos from the upcoming concerts that i am attending. 

Its not just concerts that i take photos of though, with me taking my camera along pretty much anywhere that i think will be a fun opportunity to do so. I have pictures from my many trips in and around London, as well as pictures from attractions in Brighton such as our infamous lanes or beach huts. I think all of you have gathered how appealing i find photography and that i would like to do it as a career in the future.

Whilst were talking about the future, I'm not going to lie, i have big and unlikely dreams. I have always dreamt of going to the BRIT school as i think it is one of the perfect platform to kickstart my career, also there are courses like the film and media production course that i think would be perfect for me as it involves topics such as digital photography and radio/TV broadcasting which are careers that i would be thrilled to pursue. I love technology and media so to have a job like one of those: i would be overwhelmed. 

So i hoped you like this little insight into what my life is and hopefully will be like, thank you for reading and i look forward to pleasing your eyes with my future blog posts.