RAPPER Romeo was yesterday banned from London's clubland over his alleged part in a horrific knife attack. The former member of So Solid Crew, real name Marvin Dawkins, is accused of taking part in the stabbing at 4am in the West End nine days ago. He, his brothers Julian and Nathan and friend Thomas Engola all face charges of wounding Ejay Armstrong with intent and violent disorder. At Southwark crown court Judge George Bathurst-Norman allowed Dawkins bail but "only on very stringent terms". The rapper must live and sleep at an address in Rotherhithe, South East London, and abide by a 7pm to 7am curfew. The 24-year-old was also barred from the city's West End. Nathan Dawkins, 18, of Southfields, South West London, was bailed. Julian Dawkins, 26, of Canada Wharf, East London, and Engola, from Battersea, South London, were remanded in custody. |
RAP star Romeo appeared in court yesterday charged with a violent attack after a man was stabbed several times during a row. The 24-year-old former star of the So Solid Crew was accused of GBH with intent and violent disorder. A man suffered stab wounds, including a six-inch slash to his face, in the early hours of Sunday. Romeo, real name Marvin Dawkins, appeared with two other men at Bow Street magistrates court in central London. Julian Dawkins, 26, of Rotherhithe, South East London, and Thomas Engola, 27, of Battersea, South West London, face the same charges. Wearing a white T-shirt, Romeo looked straight ahead with his arms folded as the details of the alleged attack were read out. The incident between the victim and a friend and a group of around seven is said to have started after a disagreement at a car park in Soho, central London, on Sunday morning. The accused were arrested at 4am. Romeo, who was represented by Kieran Garvin, said nothing during the half-hour hearing in front of District Judge Christopher Pratt. The rapper has recently launched a successful solo career. His single I See Gulls was used by Lynx as part of an advertising campaign. He also appeared in the Channel 4 show The Games with Katy Hill and Charlie Dimock. All three men were remanded into custody until they appear at Southwark Crown Court on August 16. Police are still looking for two other people in connection with the incident.
Romeo came third on the games
Romeo came in third place on channel 4 tv show the games Shane Lynch and Mr Gay UK came joint first place. Romeo was unlucky not to win as his javelin landed the wrong way up if it waasnt for this he would have won i'm sure.
Romeo on the second series of The Games
Romeo will be following in Harveys footsteps by following on the reality sports show the games. The show will air on channel 4 in April make sure you are watching.
JD Reports that Romeo is recording his second album
JD has said that Romeo is working on songs for his second album including one called street club featuring Thug Angel
I SEE GIRLS
Released 10th November 2003
When MC Romeo, singer / songwriter Harry Brooks & producer JD aka
Dready got together in studio B at EMI Recording Studios, the result
was the sexy, street, urban track 'I See Girls (Crazy)' to be
released on 10th November.
Harry Brooks slick songwriting skills and versatile singing voice
coupled with Romeo's unique rapping styles has seen `I See Girls'
(Crazy) already acclaimed as one of the standout tracks of the year.
`I See Girls' (Crazy) is also being used as the soundbed for the new
Lynx advert that is due to be aired on prime time TV and in cinemas
from October 1st in a multi-million pound advertising campaign.
Harry Brook's genuine talent and passion for music saw him first
start writing songs in his early teens. He made his first serious
appearance on the music scene when he laid down vocals for the
track `Sex Go Round' when he was just 16. The Jaimeson remix of his
track was massive on the underground and Harry gained huge
recognition off the back of it. Harry has currently self penned
numerous original tracks and earlier this year Blue picked up one of
his songs, `You Make Me Wanna' for their One Love album and also as
a single release, and with the success of this many more artists are
lining up to work with him. Harry's diverse influences include
Marvin Gaye, Usher, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson. He is
currently in the studio putting the finishing touches to his debut
album.
Right from So Solid Crew's debut release on Relentless Records in
the autumn of 2000 it was obvious that Romeo was something special.
His laid back style is instantly recognisable. So Solid Crew's half
million selling number one single "21 Seconds" was undoubtedly the
springboard for Romeo's solo career. After winning awards at the
Mobo's, the Brit Awards, a number one single, a banned tour and more
headlines than any other British Group since the Sex Pistols, Romeo
has stepped out on his own to prove he is more than a streetwise
teen heart-throb and to confirm his status as a pioneering
contemporary urban artist.
`I See Girls (Crazy)' signature is sure to keep you warm well into
Winter!
So Solid Excuses
SO Solid Crew's Romeo has an interesting theory as to why their new
album has only made it to No 70 in the chart. The handsome star
blames poor sales on the number of bootleg versions of 2nd Verse.
Romeo - currently recording a tune for a new Lynx deodorant ad -
tells us: "Our album sales are fiddled because there are a lot of
pirate copies sold on the street.
"I've had to pull people up about it - it's taking food off our
plates."
But he also says he understands why people copy their songs. "I
understand the people flogging it on the streets have to make money
and feed their families - when I think of it like that it doesn't
annoy me too much, but it does affect our chart performance."
Romeo at the Games
Romeo was at the games on Thursday 11th September cheering on Harvey hope you all saw him cos he looked as fit as eva.
Romeo was on RISE on 30th April talking about some gig or other anyway he said something about a new album i think he means with so solid crew tho. The woman said hes fit when he'd gone off the phone lol.
Romeo Done?
So Solid Crew singer Romeo is shopping around for a record deal after his label went bankrupt. Relentless Records, who have released singles by Daniel Bedingfield, DJ Pied Piper and So Solid Crew, went into liquidation last week owing more than �3m in debts.
The high cost of marketing Romeo's debut album, Solid Love, was cited as one of the factors in the Relentless collapse. Romeo's album went on to sell just 37,000 copies.
Romeo's spokeswoman said: "Romeo is in negotiations with other labels." Although if hard times are a-knocking for the So Solid star, he might want to consider a TV presenting career like his bandmate MC Harvey. How about a cookery programme...we're thinking So Solid Chew? Or a feature on celebrity toilets, So Solid Loo perhaps? Then there's the boating show Row Row Romeo, Gently Down The Stream... [Enough! - Ed.]From Top of the pops news lets hope he gets a new deal soon.
Romeo on Sugababes cd
Romeo is featured on the double r remix of Sugababes Shapewhich is on cd2
Romeo Found It Difficult Chatting Up Christina Milian
So Solid Crew star Romeo has revealed to Radio 1 that he tried to pick up on Christina Milian when the two recorded the video for 'It's All Gravy,' but it didn't go so well. "What it was, it was a jump in jump out thing, you know. Went over there, shot the video and come straight back," he said. "Now, it is obviously hard for me to do that Romeo thing when there's members of the family standing right opposite you gazing in your face, you see what I'm sayin'? So� I kinda just distracted the situation, got her phone number, and it's just gone on from there you know. But those are trade secrets - I just chilled with Christina and we just got along like a house on fire."
Brits Nomination
Romeo was nominated for best Urban act at the Brit awards we can vote for him by going here. Theres a nice bit of Romeo info there too. Brits
If every Romeo fan votes he may win spread the word
Back in the Studio
Romeo is currently busy in the studio recording his next single 'Solid Love' - set to be releasd in February. He is also travelling the country as usual doing PAs, radio interviews and TV performances. Check out the 'TV & Radio' section for details.
'Solid Love' the debut album is out now
Recorded in the UK and Norway, 'Solid Love' combines all of Romeo's favourite music genres, r&b, garage, reggae and rap. A complete departure from the UK garage based sound of So Solid's previous material, Romeo wants to capture and reflect influences from the music he has grown up with.
Check out the reggae based 'Just Wait'; the r&b/soul influenced love song 'Full Confusion' featuring Tiger S; the hip-hop track 'Nothin' But The Truth'; and last but not least 'Solid Love', an emotional song he dedicates to the love he has for, and has received from his family. You can listen to most o these tracks in the music section of the official site.
Second Single Out Now
Romeo, the most successful solo member of the So Solid Crew to date releases his second single, 'It's All Gravy', featuring r&b star Christina Milian on the 28th October. This follows his smash hit debut single 'Romeo Dunn' which reached no. 3 in the national charts. With a super-sexy video shot on location in L.A., their sizzling chemistry is undeniable, with Christina singing the hook, while Romeo raps about his past, and his struggle to achieve his musical goals, 'It's All Gravy'� it is for Romeo right now.
Romeo has had an extremely busy and successful year to date. He's been juggling his time between the studio, laying down tracks for his forthcoming album, doing P.A.'s the length and breadth of the country, and of course the countless interviews regarding the Beckhams new baby! Romeo has also found the time to collaborate with the Sugababes, and of course take part in the filming of the forthcoming So Solid Crew documentary and dvd.
His debut album, released on November 11th features further collaborations with Megaman, Lisa Mafia, Thug Angel, Swiss & Tiger S, ensuring that his loyal So Solid Crew following will not be disappointed. With tracks influenced by reggae, r&b, hip-hop and garage, the album has something for all lovers of urban music. His supporters will also get the chance to see Romeo perform 'It's All Gravy' live, before it's released, as Romeo is the only UK support for the Ja Rule & Ashanti European tour, which kicks off on September 26th at Wembley Arena.
Romeo to perform at Radio 1 "One Big Sunday"
Radio 1 announced this morning that Romeo is to perform as part of the celebrity line up for their final One Big Sunday event of 2002 which will take place in Leicester on 8th September. The line up so far is as follows: Alicia Keys, Supergrass, Puddle Of Mudd, Holly Valance, Appleton and Romeo. Presenters on the day will be Radio 1 DJs Jamie Theakston, Jo Whiley and The Dreem Teem.
The gig will be webcast live at www.bbc.co.uk/radio1. BBC Choice will be broadcasting the show the following Sunday, September 15, at 7pm. Presented by Lisa Snowdon the show will include exclusive backstage interviews. Radio 1 DJ Jo Whiley said: 'Last year's One Big Sunday in Leicester was amazing and I'm looking forward to coming back this year with the show. It really does feel like a mini-festival when Radio 1 arrives and the bands we've got this year have got enough rock and soul to please anyone who loves music.'
Romeo to Support Ja Rule and Ashanti on European Tour
Romeo has been picked form the very best of UK talent to support US heavyweights Ja Rule and Ashanti on the nationwide tour this September. (See Live Dates for schedule)
Debut Single
'Romeo Dunn' is out now on Relentless Records.
This is the first track to be taken from Romeo's forthcoming debut solo album. It features So Solid sirens Lisa Maffia, Tiger S and Thug Angel on vocals and was produced by So Solid producer Double R.
Promo Video
The video for 'Romeo Dunn' was filmed in West London at the end of June and was directed by Tim Royes who also directed the video to "Kiss Kiss" by Holly Valance. It was filmed in the same place as the video for "21 Seconds", in fact "Romeo Dunn" will be released almost a year to the day after "21 Seconds" went to No.1!
Next Single is a Duet
Romeo has recorded a track with US star Christina Milian for his debut album. The track which has a working title of "(Its All) Gravy" is also pencilled in as Romeo's second single to be released late October...
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