Monday, July 27, 2009

Fagan Vs Hyland




I did the ringwalk for Oisin in his fight for the super featherweight IBF International title in the Tallaght Basketball Arena on Saturday night.
I have to say it was a thriller of a brawl. You will be waiting a long time before you see a better bout in an Irish ring.

Oisin gave it his all and lost (another) controversial decision. The Judges gave it so wide to Hyland it was beyond belief and although you could not have complained if either man was hailed the victor it was gut-wrenching to be in with the Fagan camp when the 118-111 116-112 and 118-110 in favour of Hyland. Most of the journalists ringside had it as a draw or a more realistic 115-113 to Hyland, who may have just looked the busier in the middle rounds to sway it as Oisin's eye jammed shut.

Oisin was the aggressor for the whole night and forced proceedings as Hyland appeared to wilt in the last round, He landed countless head and body shots in an attempt to force a stoppage. The entire arena got to their fight to applaud was being lauded as the Irish version of Gatti-Ward.

The Amercians who were in attendance were equally impressed and the immediate talk was of a rematch, and a rematch on an American TV Network, both fighters have already said they would do it again if the money was right and trust me, if you had paid to see them on Saturday you would have gotten your money's worth.

I don't know what comes next for Oisin, I said to him after the fight if he didn't have bad luck he would have no luck at all. The journalists have gone on record to show he has lost highly controversial decisions to Paul Spadafora and Vernon Kimborough and then there was the Khan legbreak heartbreak and most felt he was capable of taking the title on Saturday but at 35 he is clearly going to be contemplating his next move.

I said to him he should continue, he has not taken any real hidings and although he lacks skill and ring craft due to his forced late start in to the sport he really is an exciting fighter and against the right opponents can get another few paydays before calling it quits.

The fight is going to be shown on Setanta Ireland for the next two nights @ 10 p.m so make sure to catch it

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Get Well Soon Big John Hartson



I was shocked to hear the recent news that former Celtic striker has been struck down with testicular cancer that has spread to his lungs and brain. Big John was one of my favourite players to ever play for the hoops and the attitude, strength and determination that he showed while scoring almost 90 goals for the club will help him at this time.

Out of all famous people over the years I have met I have never really wanted any autographs and I only possess three people's autographs, Henrik Larsson, Jay-Z and big John Hartson. My friend got me his signed shirt that he wore against Dunfermline a few years back and It is one of my prized possessions.

Like all Celtic fans and fans of football in general, my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family at this time and we hope he can make a speedy recovery

Monday, July 13, 2009

Rob Kelly Co=Presenting MO-K's "Speakerboxx" on RTE




You can listen back to my recent appearance on Mo-K's "Speakerboxx" Show on RTE Pulse. Mo is my DJ and while I was supposed to only do a short interview and freestyle and I ended up taking over the whole show :)

Mo now has the #1 hip-hop show in Irish radio and make sure you check back in regularly as I know for a fact his celebrity interviews are about to be taken to the next level.

You can listen back to the show and download it here
http://www.sendspace.com/file/67cvo9

Join The "CRU"





Big Shout out to Sean & Richie & Nate et al who have re-opened my favourite clothing store (Connected) under the new guise of "CRU"

"CRU" sees the guys continue their run as a clothes store/tattoo parlour in their own right and the lads have taken over ownership from Mitch who is now concentrating on the Connected Tattoo shop in Templebar.

I have a special bond with the store and the lads (pause) as it is where I shot my video for Dropkicked, where I got tatted and indeed where I have been to just to hang out on almost every time I visit Dublin in the daytime.

The store is also a popular hang out spot for any DJ or MC who visit these shores and everyone from Memphis Bleek, Icon The Mic King, Talib Kweli to Statik Selektah have passed through the doors so you never know who you might see in there.

The staff support me in everything I do and come to see me almost every time I play and have hooked me up with clothing sponsors and helped me out wherever they can. They've all gotten "CRU" Tatts done so you can see how much it means to them all in there, It's not just a store it's a lifestyle.

I really couldn't wish success and a sounder group of people so make sure you pass through and spend some of your dole money/wages getting fresh in CRU on Abbey Street.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Oisin Fagan Vs Eddie Hyland




My man Oisin Fagan will take on Eddie Hyland for the vacant IBF International super-featherweight title at the National Basketball Arena in Dublin on July 25.

I was in London last December when Oisin broke his leg in the first round of his fight against Amir Khan in the o2 arena and I know how disappointed he has been about the performance and circumstances surrounding that evening.

I will be doing Ois' ringwalk for this event and will no doubt be performing my music alongside him as he makes his way to the ring. I have known Oisin for a while now and have even been in his corner before while he was fighting.

Ois is a latecomer to the sport, turning pro fighter out of necessity due to financial hard times in Oklahoma and is back living in Ireland now, he needs this more than anyone and I have no doubt he can do something special on the night

Monday, July 6, 2009

Rob Kelly Live On "Speakerboxx" with DJ Mo-K




Check me out tonight on my DJ Mo-K's new hip-hop show on RTE Pulse "Speakerboxx"

Mo has been grinding it out in the club scene for a minute as well as fulfilling his duties as my show/mixtape dj and his new show on RTE will feature interviews and freestyles from in studio guests as well as all the latest in new music.

On Tonight's show myself and Mo will talk hip-hop in general, I will answer some questions from the listeners and perform some freestyles so make sure you check it out between 11pm & 1a.m on digital radio or here


http://www.rte.ie/radio/liveplayer_av.html?11,null,200,http://dynamic.rte.ie/av/live/radio/1112.smil

La Coka Nostra Album Drops July 14th


La Coka Nostra's album "A Brand You Can Trust" drops on July 14th (My birthday for those who want to buy me a drink) on Uncle Howie records.

For anyone unfamiliar with LCN they are a supergroup comprising of Everlast & Danny Boy formerly of House Of Pain, Ill Bill, Big Left and of course my man Slaine.

The album features production by Ill Bill, DJ Lethal, Alchemist etc and features from Bun B, Snoop Dogg & More.

They also have a mixtape called "The Audacity Of The Coke" dropping mixed by man of the moment Statik Selektah and their tour DJ the legendary Fat Beats & WNYU stalwart DJ Eclipse.

All I can say is make sure you check for this, LCN have built up a cult following before even releasing a record with an unrivalled base of hardcore internet soldiers and the album will not disappoint.