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}}'''Akala''' (real name '''Kingslee Daley'''), born December 1983, is a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[rapping|rap]] and [[electro/rock/alternative]] artist. He is the younger brother of the singer [[Ms. Dynamite]]. He was formerly a football player with [[Wimbledon F.C.]] and [[West Ham United]]'s youth team, playing as a [[defender (football)|defender]]. His recent music has seen airplay on various radio stations and music channels including [[MTV]], [[BBC Radio 1]], [[Channel U TV]], [[Choice FM]], [[Kiss 100 London|Kiss 100]] and [[BBC 1Xtra]]. He is of mixed race origin: half black or [[Jamaica]]n and half white or [[Scottish people|Scottish]] and talks about the many issues in the black community in his music. His stage name is a [[Buddhist]] term meaning "immovable". One of his first major appearances was with his sister ([[Ms Dynamite]]) at the [[Live 8]] festival in London, July 2005.
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'''St Martin, Ludgate''' is a [[Church of England]] church on [[Ludgate Hill]] in the ward of Farringdon, in the [[City of London]].
He released his first album, ''It's Not a Rumour'' on [[May 1]], [[2006]]. In September 2006, he won a [[Mobo Award]] for best hip-hop artist. Controversy surrounded this award, as Akala beat chart-topping artists like [[50 Cent]] and [[The Game (rapper)|The Game]].<ref>[http://arts.independent.co.uk/music/features/article1370014.ece Who wins at the Mobos? - Features, Music - Independent.co.uk<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


St Martin Lugate, also called St Martin within Ludgate, was rebuilt in 1677-84 by Sir Christopher Wren. Some legends connect the church with legendary king Cadwallo (now usually referred to as [[Cadwallon ap Cadfan]], father of [[Cadwaladr]]. A sign on the front of the church reads "Cadwallo king of the Britons is said to have been buried here in 677". Modern historians would place his death about 682. Cadwallo's image was allegedly placed on Lud Gate, to frighten away the Saxons. However the earliest written reference is from 1174. The organ is a Bernard Schmidt design dating from 1684<ref>Pearce,C.W. “Notes on Old City Churches: their organs, organists and musical associations” London, Winthrop Rogers Ltd 1909</ref>. There are carvings by Grinling Gibbons inside<ref>"The Visitors Guide to the City of London Churches" Tucker,T: London, Friends of the City Churches, 2006 ISBN 0955394503</ref>. The church stands sideways to the street.
Akala was the support artist on the UK leg of [[Jay Z]]'s numerous sold-out arena tours and [[Christina Aguilera]]'s [[Back to Basics Tour]] in November 2006. In December 2006 he also supported [[DJ Shadow]] in [[Brixton]]'s [[Carling Academy]]. He has also had the opportunity (a first for a UK rapper) to support Richard Ashcroft at his summer 2006 Manchester Cricket Ground concert. He has collaborated with a number of Grime artists such as [[Jammer (rapper)|Jammer]], Baby Blue, Earz and many others.


St Martin of Tours is a Patron Saint of travelers. Churches which are dedicated to him often stand just within city gates. A blue plaque next to church records the earlier presence of Ludgate, demolished 1760. A Blackfriars monastery was built nearby in 1278. The church was probably rebuilt in 1437. The parish books start from 1410. It is half-way down Ludgate Hill. From the lower part of Fleet street the steeple stands between the viwer and the dome of St Paul's. Wren probably planned to make a contrast between the spiky steeple of St Martin's and the circular dome of St Paul's<ref>"The Old Churches of London" Cobb,G: London, Batsford, 1942</ref>.. It is a curious combination of a lead-clad dome, topped by a lantern and on top of that a sharp obelisk steeple, somewhat like an exclamation mark<ref> "The City of London Churches" [[John Betjeman|Betjeman,J]] Andover, Pikin, 1967 ISBN 0853721122</ref>.
On [[15 June]] [[2007]], Akala had a brief interview on [[Sky News]] concerning young black people.


In "The Roaring Girl, or Moll Cutpurse" by Dekker and Middleton, Sebastian says "The clock at Ludgate, sir, it ne'er goes true". This might refer to St Martin's church. "I owe you three farthings, say the bells of St Martin", might refer to this church, but is more likely to refer to [[St Martin Orgar]] in Cannon Street (previously Eastcheap). In 1614 [[Samuel Purchas]], a travel wrier, became the rector. On the 17th century font there is a Greek palindrome - Niyon anomhma mh monan oyin (Cleanse my sin and not my face only). There is a 17th-century carved oak double churchwarden's chair<ref> "London:the City Churches” Pevsner,N/Bradley,S New Haven, Yale, 1998 ISBN 0300096550</ref> - the only one of its kind known to exist. In 1669 a Roman tombstone, now in the Ashmolean Museum, was found.
He has appeared on Soccer Am and was asked a question by Tubes.


The original medieval church was repaired in 1623, only to be destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666. It is topped by a lead-covered octagonal cupola supporting a balcony and tapered spire rising to a height of {{convert|158|ft|m|abbr=on}}. The centre of the church is in the form of a Greek cross, with four large columns. The chandelier dates from about 1777 and comes from the West Indies. As a curiosity, this is from the burial register: "“1615, February 28, St. Martin’s, Ludgate, was buried an anatomy from the College of Physicians.” (It was first noticed by Andrew Lang, in an article in "Books and Bookmen"). The [[Royal College of Physicians]] were based in [[Amen Corner (London)|Amen Corner]], a few yards away from 1614 to 1666<ref>Mentioned in Pepys Diary "Samuel Pepys-The Shorter Pepys" Latham,R(Ed) p484: Harmondsworth,1985 ISBN 0140094180</ref>. In 1678 [[Robert Hooke]] designed a new hall in Warwick Lane, also nearby. There are organ recitals every other Monday; chamber music every Wednesday and Friday.
In summer 2008 he is working with BBC blast, touring the country and working with youngsters. His workshops focus on the similarity between William Shakespeare and current hip hop artists.


The view from the steeple towards the river is spectacular. It was painted by T.M. Baynes.
He released his latest album, The War Mixtape Vol. 2 on 22nd September 2008.

==Discography==
===Albums===
{| class="wikitable"
!align="left" width="140"|Album Cover
!align="left" width="650"|Album Information
|-
|align="left"|
|align="left"|'''''[[It's Not A Rumour (album)|It's Not A Rumour]]'''''
*Released: [[May 1]], [[2006]]
*Singles: "Roll Wid Us" "Bullshit" "The Edge" "Shakespeare"
|-
|align="left"|
|align="left"|'''''[[Freedom Lasso(album)|Freedom Lasso]]'''''
*Released: [[October 1]], [[2007]]
*Singles: "Bit By Bit" "Electro Livin" "Comedy Tragedy History"
|}

===Mixtapes===
{| class="wikitable"
!align="left" width="140"|Mixtape Cover
!align="left" width="650"|Mixtape Information
|-
|align="left"|<!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:Akala_-_War.jpg|left|120px]] -->
|align="left"|'''''[[The War Mixtape(Mixtape)|The War Mixtape]]'''''
*Released: [[August 1]], [[2004]]
*Singles: "Welcome To England" "War"
|-
|align="left"|<!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:Akala_-_A_Little_Darker.jpg|left|120px]] -->
|align="left"|'''''[[A Little Darker(Mixtape)|A Little Darker]]'''''
*Released: [[May, 2006]]
|-
|align="left"|'''''[[The War Mixtape Vol. 2(Mixtape)|The War Mixtape Vol.2]]'''''
*Released: September 22nd 2008
|}

===Singles===
* "Welcome To England" (2003)
* "War" (2004)
* "Roll Wid Us" (single, [[May 16]], [[2005]])
* "Bullshit" (single, [[October 24]], [[2005]])
* "The Edge" (featuring [[Niara Scarlett|Niara]])(single, [[April 10]], [[2006]])
* "Dat Boy Akala" (featuring Low Deep)
* "Shakespeare" (single, [[July 3]], [[2006]])
* "Bit By Bit" (single, [[September 17]], [[2007]])
* "Comedy Tragedy History" (single, 2008)
* "Freedom Lasso" (single, 2008)
* "Where I'm From" (single, 2008)

==Sampling==
On "Shakespeare", Akala samples "Loneliness" by [[Tomcraft]]. On "This Is London", he takes the instrumental of the single "Shook Ones part 2" by Mobb Deep. On the "Freedom Lasso" album, Akala samples the likes of [[The Cure]] and [[Siouxsie Sue]].

==References==


== Notes ==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
*[http://www.roughwood.net/ChurchAlbum/GreaterLondon/StMartinsWithinLudgate2003.htm photograph]
*[http://www.londonancestor.com/stow/stow-church-91.htm Cadwallo - Cadwallader]
*[http://www.lookingatbuildings.org.uk/default.asp?Document=3.S.1.3,1 Looking At buildings]
*[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=45038 Greek Palindrome]
*[http://courses.ed.asu.edu/gonzalez/APHB/ETexts/Lang.A/Books%20And%20Bookmen.txt The 1615 Anatomy]
*[http://www.roman-britain.org/epigraphy/rib_south_england.htm Roman inscription]
*[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?sec=travel&res=9B03E0DF1439F933A25754C0A965948260 Live Music]
*[http://www.scienceandsociety.co.uk/results.asp?image=10423126 View from the steeple]
==External links==
*[http://www.stmartin-within-ludgate.org.uk/ St Martin's-within-Ludgate website]


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==External links==
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*[http://www.akalamusic.com/ Official website]
*[http://www.thesituation.co.uk/ukartists/05/akala/akala.html Article on Akala]
*{{MySpace|akalamusic|Akala}}
*[http://www.choicefm.com/Article.asp?id=78318 Choice FM article]


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St. Martin, Ludgate
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St Martin, Ludgate (with St Paul's in the background, right)
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AddressCity of London
CountryUnited Kingdom
DenominationAnglican, earlier Roman Catholic

St Martin, Ludgate is a Church of England church on Ludgate Hill in the ward of Farringdon, in the City of London.

St Martin Lugate, also called St Martin within Ludgate, was rebuilt in 1677-84 by Sir Christopher Wren. Some legends connect the church with legendary king Cadwallo (now usually referred to as Cadwallon ap Cadfan, father of Cadwaladr. A sign on the front of the church reads "Cadwallo king of the Britons is said to have been buried here in 677". Modern historians would place his death about 682. Cadwallo's image was allegedly placed on Lud Gate, to frighten away the Saxons. However the earliest written reference is from 1174. The organ is a Bernard Schmidt design dating from 1684[1]. There are carvings by Grinling Gibbons inside[2]. The church stands sideways to the street.

St Martin of Tours is a Patron Saint of travelers. Churches which are dedicated to him often stand just within city gates. A blue plaque next to church records the earlier presence of Ludgate, demolished 1760. A Blackfriars monastery was built nearby in 1278. The church was probably rebuilt in 1437. The parish books start from 1410. It is half-way down Ludgate Hill. From the lower part of Fleet street the steeple stands between the viwer and the dome of St Paul's. Wren probably planned to make a contrast between the spiky steeple of St Martin's and the circular dome of St Paul's[3].. It is a curious combination of a lead-clad dome, topped by a lantern and on top of that a sharp obelisk steeple, somewhat like an exclamation mark[4].

In "The Roaring Girl, or Moll Cutpurse" by Dekker and Middleton, Sebastian says "The clock at Ludgate, sir, it ne'er goes true". This might refer to St Martin's church. "I owe you three farthings, say the bells of St Martin", might refer to this church, but is more likely to refer to St Martin Orgar in Cannon Street (previously Eastcheap). In 1614 Samuel Purchas, a travel wrier, became the rector. On the 17th century font there is a Greek palindrome - Niyon anomhma mh monan oyin (Cleanse my sin and not my face only). There is a 17th-century carved oak double churchwarden's chair[5] - the only one of its kind known to exist. In 1669 a Roman tombstone, now in the Ashmolean Museum, was found.

The original medieval church was repaired in 1623, only to be destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666. It is topped by a lead-covered octagonal cupola supporting a balcony and tapered spire rising to a height of 158 ft (48 m). The centre of the church is in the form of a Greek cross, with four large columns. The chandelier dates from about 1777 and comes from the West Indies. As a curiosity, this is from the burial register: "“1615, February 28, St. Martin’s, Ludgate, was buried an anatomy from the College of Physicians.” (It was first noticed by Andrew Lang, in an article in "Books and Bookmen"). The Royal College of Physicians were based in Amen Corner, a few yards away from 1614 to 1666[6]. In 1678 Robert Hooke designed a new hall in Warwick Lane, also nearby. There are organ recitals every other Monday; chamber music every Wednesday and Friday.

The view from the steeple towards the river is spectacular. It was painted by T.M. Baynes.

Notes

  1. ^ Pearce,C.W. “Notes on Old City Churches: their organs, organists and musical associations” London, Winthrop Rogers Ltd 1909
  2. ^ "The Visitors Guide to the City of London Churches" Tucker,T: London, Friends of the City Churches, 2006 ISBN 0955394503
  3. ^ "The Old Churches of London" Cobb,G: London, Batsford, 1942
  4. ^ "The City of London Churches" Betjeman,J Andover, Pikin, 1967 ISBN 0853721122
  5. ^ "London:the City Churches” Pevsner,N/Bradley,S New Haven, Yale, 1998 ISBN 0300096550
  6. ^ Mentioned in Pepys Diary "Samuel Pepys-The Shorter Pepys" Latham,R(Ed) p484: Harmondsworth,1985 ISBN 0140094180

External links

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