So instead of running down the top issues, moments, facts and figures of 2008, I'm going to point you in the direction of those who have truly kept their fingers on the pulse and made blogging a captivating form of expression which has taken over the net this year.
BNTL
A collective of young Londoners (and someone in Birmingham) in the know; giving an insight into Street Wear, Hip Hop, Dubstep and London life. It's witty, pretty well written and the photos are top notch.
Rants Of A Former Robot
Giving a rundown of things stateside, my girl Jenny hits you up with coverage of whatever catches her eye - it's always worth a look especially for her pretty thorough film and TV reviews. Based in Miami this girl knows what's happening in her city and is also pretty much always on point when it comes to fashion and film, a female perspective also makes her blog a refreshing read for me.
The Arab Parrot
The Man, The Myth, The Legend - Arab Parrot is a monster amongst the blogging game! How this guy funds his hedonistic lifestyle of funk and debauchery god only knows, do we really care? No. His photos and witty commentary on nights out in L.A and the Rotten Apple are bloody brilliant, with a dollop of Hip Hop puns and a penchant for 80s movies this guy cracks me up! A particular highlight was his roadtrip post early this month. probably my favorite blog of 2008! Dare I say it!
When it comes to those blogging the music scene, two guys really have led the pack, the infamous DJ Semtex & Butterz have destroyed the blog game in their respective genres of Hip Hop and Grime. You need to watch these guys, Sem is a serious player in UK music, he makes a lot of things happen behind the scenes and works harder than any other DJ and A&R in the country, any young DJ wanting to make it in the industry should watch his moves very carefully. Butterz is a young Grime DJ and correspondent truly making waves in the music game, with the development of Grimepedia, Grime Forum and his own Blog he has taken over from where Prancehall and Hyperfrank left it in 2007 to totally eclipse anything they ever did online for Grime. A talented DJ also, recently gaining his own slot on the notorious Rinse.Fm he's gonna be around for a long time, watch out for him.
They are the people that made the blog game what it is in 2008! A few to mention include DJ MK, Blackdown and Seth Godin.
2008 was a pretty important year for me, I graduated Uni and began my career.
A BIG THANKYOU FOR MAKING 2008 ARE VERY SICK YEAR GO TO THE FOLLOWING:
Cage, Diz, Lady Rach, Padsta, Semtex and the rest of the Dirtee Stank Team for a very big 3 months this summer.
Freewheelin Family - I Owe You ALOT!
Claire @ Timeout
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