Saturday 31 December 2011

Example at Top of the Pops

Example performed ''Changed the Way You Kissed Me'' on the Christmas special of Top of the Pops, which was shown on Christmas Day. If you missed him perform then don't worry because I have tracked down a video of his performance, however it does have subtitles at the bottom.

Monday 26 December 2011

Happy Birthday Andy!

We want to wish a big happy birthday to Example's bassist, Andy Sheldrake!

Saturday 24 December 2011

Merry Christmas

Everyone here at Your Example would like to wish you all a very merry christmas, we hope you get everything you want and we wish you the best for 2012.

:-)

Friday 23 December 2011

Top of the Pops Christmas Special

Example will be gracing our screens on Christmas Day. He will be making an appearance on this years Christmas special of Top of the Pops, performing 'Changed the Way You Kissed Me'.

Also, in an interview during the filming of TOTP he told us what he would be doing for Christmas, while he is in Australia with his parents and sister...
"We have a normal Christmas dinner but the difference is you’re in shorts and a vest, I haven’t had Christmas in England for five years.

“From what I remember it’s stuff yourself, watch TV and stay indoors and maybe get drunk and watch films that you’ve already seen in the cinema. Australia is eat outdoors, although it’s still turkey and roast potatoes, then cricket in the afternoon and in the swimming pool in the evening.

“I did a bit of fishing last Christmas – I caught three and felt like Jesus. I was still jet-lagged so I got up at 6am and went fishing, then helped my mum prepare the roast potatoes.”

TOTP Christmas Special 2011 airs on BBC One, on Christmas Day at 2pm.

Playing in the Shadows Voted in Top 20 of 2011

The Mirror have revealed their top 20 albums of 2011 and they have chosen Example's 'Playing in the Shadows' for number 16. This is what they said about the album ...

"Casting himself as the go-to guy for rave spectacular experiences, Elliot Gleave designed a floor-shaking third album packed with hits - and two No 1 singles among them. Clever songs turn his glitzy experience as a pop star on its head and examine the dark side of debauchery."

Good review! Other people in the list include Example, Wretch 32, Rizzle Kicks, Katy B and Rebecca Ferguson.
To see the full list go to http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2011/12/23/pj-harvey-kasabian-professor-green-the-best-albums-of-2011-115875-23655883/

Saturday 17 December 2011

Happy Birthday David!

We all just want to say a big Happy Birthday to Example's guitarist David Stewart. It's his 22nd today do everyone make sure to wish him a great day.

Top 10 Male Stars of 2011

Capital FM made a poll asking who people favourite male music stars of 2011 were. Well, the poll has now finished and the results are in. Guess who made it into the top 10? That's right, our Example was voted in at number 6! Here is the full list.

The Top Ten Male Music Stars of 2011 (by Capital FM) are...

10. Tinie Tempa
9. Jason DeRulo
8. Harry Styles
7. Wretch 32
6. Example
5. Professor Green
4. Labrinth
3. Bruno Mars
2. Olly Murs
1. Ed Sheeran

Congratulations to all of our boys who made it in at pretty decent numbers. Well done to them and everyone else.

Late Updates

I am soooo sorry for the late news and updates! I've been do busy with Christmas, work, college and do much bad stuff at home that my mind has been everywhere but my laptop. Sorry guys! I'm gonna try my best to get back on track and make sure you are all up to date on the latest Example news.

Thanks to those of you who are being patient with me, promise we'll be back to normal soon!
:-)

Thursday 1 December 2011

Thousands of Women Want to Sleep with Example

Example has revealed that since becoming famous he has noticed the amount of women that want to sleep with him sky-rocket.

'Speaking in this month's FHM Magazine, which is out now, he explained: "At the start there might be a couple of fans who'd heard an odd song from my first album who wanted to sleep with me; now there's thousands, and obviously they're better quality!"

Being such a hit with the ladies has made the rapper realise that he would sometimes prefer a romantic evening and a simple cuddle.

"I've had some fun, and when it starts it's pretty exciting because you're like 'Wow, it's all on a plate'. But then I think it becomes a bit soulless after a while, and I get quite romantic, I just long for a cuddle rather than meaningless sex," he explained.

Despite the volume of attention he receives, the London artist admitted that he still gets called names on Twitter, but he doesn't let it bother him.

Example, real name Elliot Gleave, also made the effort to point out that his real life persona is not too dissimilar to the man he becomes on stage.

"Elliot and Example aren't that different. Although, me, Elliot, doesn't like attention on the street. But when I'm on stage I lap it up – I'm so big headed I want everyone looking at me," he said.'

Example Rules Out Colabs on Next Album

Example has spoken to BBC News about not wanting to collaborate with anyone on his new album. This is an extract from the BBC Newsbeat website.

'The singer has already begun working on the follow-up to his current record, Playing In The Shadows.
The 29-year-old said: "I've started writing my fourth album, and the only collaborations will be with producers.
"I just don't know if it makes sense for me to do that many [collaborations], I just want to exist on my own if I can."
Example, whose real name is Elliot Gleave, also revealed who he would like to produce the forthcoming album.
"There'll hopefully be a lot of people I've worked with before like Nero, Chase & Status and Skream. I also want to do something with Rob Swire from Pendulum.
"I'll probably go to America and maybe try and do something with Swedish House Mafia and Skrillex."

Speaking to Newsbeat at Mencap Music's Little Noise sessions, Gleave said he has turned down several opportunities to work with other artists over the last year.
"I get asked to do maybe five or six features a week, ranging from boy bands and girl bands to new indie bands, to remixes of rock bands.
"[But] I need to have a break because I've been on daytime radio every day for the last 18 months and I don't want to overkill it.
"In terms of other artists I'm probably not going to be doing many collaborations. I want to limit it to stuff that I'm a huge fan of."
The rapper is known for his controversial opinions, which he often posts on Twitter.
He recently upset fans of The Saturdays after describing the girl-group as "miming dancers".
When asked about his comments on the site, Example said: "If I slate the Saturdays it's not because I hate them personally.
"I just think the record label should be doing a better job of marketing them or writing them songs.
"It's not like I hate girl bands or boy bands, I just don't like bad pop. I think there's a good way and a bad way to do pop.
"On the flip side, I really like people like JLS. I think they have good songs and a good image and they're put together well and they put on a good show."

Friday 25 November 2011

Another Chance to WIN Tickets to T4 Stars of 2011

The Mirror has put up a competition where you could win three pairs of money can't buy Golden Circle tickets to the T4 Stars of 2011 show, which will be on the 11th of December. These are front row tickets to see not only Example, but also Ed Sheeran, Professor Green, Pixie Lott, Cher Lloyd, Jessie J, The Wanted and plenty more. Not only will you be watching all your favourite acts live but also Storm Model Management will be at the event searching for new models. You'll be able to strut your stuff on the catwalk at Earl's Court and a few lucky boys and girls will be chosen for a test photoshoot with the agency, if they like what they see you could be their new modelling superstar.
All you have to do is go to http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2011/11/24/win-golden-circle-tickets-to-t4-stars-of-2011-at-earls-court-115875-23585476/ and fill in the form, easy! The closing date for this is Monday (the 28th).

Good Luck!

Tuesday 22 November 2011

New Forum

Guess what? We have made ourselves a forum! This means we have a designated place for all you Example, Professor Green and Ed Sheeran fans to talk about your three favourite men, their bands and well pretty much whatever you want.
Check it out and join to talk about anything and everything.
www.smallgreenexam.proboards.com

Monday 21 November 2011

WIN Tickets to T4 Stars of 2011

Digital Spy are giving away two pairs of Golden Circle tickets to enjoy T4 Stars of 2011 (featuring acts like Example and Ed Sheeran) from the front row. All you have to do is go to the website below and answer the question before Friday, November 25th. The question is 'Which performer recently released their debut album 'Sticks and Stones'?'
There are three answer choices
a) Jessie J
b) Cher Lloyd
c) Example

Go to http://m.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a351477/win-golden-circle-tickets-to-t4-stars-with-cher-lloyd-example-dappy.html for more info.

CLOSING DATE: 25 November 2011

UK Arena Tour Starts Today

Example's tour starts tonight so it may be too late for most of you to get tickets however, you can go to his facebook to chek if there are any spaces. http://www.facebook.com/#!/leadingbyexample?sk=app_137800769578239

Sunday 20 November 2011

Official Music Chart

Example has no singles in the Top 40 Singles Chart however, his album 'Playing in the Shadows' is at number 38 in the official album chart.

Thursday 17 November 2011

Example Writing a Song For Enrique Iglesias

Example has said in an interview with The Daily Star that Enrique has asked him to write a song for him. Here is the full story...


"Example has revealed he could be set for an unlikely collaboration - with Latino heartthrob Enrique Iglesias.
The rapper and singer told the Daily Star his in-demand songwriting skills had led to requests from some of pop's biggest names.
"I've been approached by Enrique Iglesias to do something. It may not seem like an obvious match-up but I feel I can write for anyone. Everyone from Kylie Minogue to cool dubstep artists have asked me to do stuff. It's great," he said.
Example, who has also penned a track for boyband The Wanted, hit the headlines earlier this year after clashing with former X Factor winner Alexandra Burke on Twitter and claiming she was "actually 41".
But the Last Ones Standing star insisted: "I was just being honest. Now people think if it's a pop star I automatically hate them.
"But I study pop music, it's my job. I love Gaga, JLS and loads of pop music."


Is this something you'd be looking forward to?

Sunday 13 November 2011

Photo's of you and Example

We are currently sorting out our Images page and we're going to be adding a page full of fan photos. So if you have any photo's of yourself with Example and you want them to appear on the site then send them to the e-mail address below. Not only Example, we're also looking for photos of you and Wire, David, Andy etc. Send us your pictures and we will post your name underneath and also (if you want) we can post your twitter/facebook for you.
Send them to little-bird@live.co.uk

Saturday 12 November 2011

Making of ''Midnight Run''

Here is the video for the making of Example's new single ''Midnight Run''.


Wednesday 9 November 2011

Natural Disaster Competition Entry

We did say that we will post any videos you send us on here, our twitter and facebook page to get you more likes and get you closer to winning this awesome prize. So here is another one...

To win the prize you need to like his video on facebook, so go to http://www.facebook.com/MixmashRecords/posts/189322434482641 and once you've signed in like it.

If you want to be in with a chance of winning this prize then all you need to do are these things...

1. Make your own cover of ''Natural Disaster'' and record it on video! Instrumental, acapella, whistling, beatboxing, iPhone jamming - use your fantasy!
  2. Upload your cover video on YouTube, Facebook or Vimeo and name it starting with: MIXMASH COVER CONTEST: ...
  3. Post your video on the Mixmash Facebook Wall    (
http://on.fb.me/MixmashFBwall)
  4. All before the 17th of November!
On the 28th of November the video with the most Likes will determine the winner!

You can win Sol Republic Tracks HD Headphones, Earproof custom ear-plugs, an Ableton Online Course, big ''Natural Disaster'' artwork printed on canvas and signed by Laidback Luke, ''Natural Disaster'' t-shirt, latest ''Super You&Me'' compilation CDs, Example's latest Album ''Playing In The Shadows'' and more!

Get your entry's in now to be in with a chance of winning all that, and remember if you send your video to
little-bird@live.co.uk then we will post it on here, twitter and our facebook page to help you get more likes.
Remember the closing date is 17th of November!

Good Luck!!

New Layout

This is our new layout, hopefully this will be easier and faster to tell you all the latest news all about Example. I am also hoping it will look good and be clear for you all to see.


Hope you all like it and be sure to tell us what you think.