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X Factor's Ashley to release single
7:56pm Friday 11th July 2008
By Dan Menhinnitt »
X Factor reject Ashley McKenzie is due to release the first single from his "hotly anticipated" album.
The Croydon singer's single, Deep in Love, from the upcoming album Set Me Free, is set for release on July 28.
His album is expected to be released in October, and according to his publicist listeners can expect "an original and British sound."
The 22-year-old stared in the third series of the reality TV show but was eliminated in the fourth week.
The series was eventually won by former Brit School student Leona Lewis.
Ashley said: "I saw the show as a learning opportunity and it gave me the courage and confidence to pursue my dreams further."
A statement put out by his publicist said: "The talented singer-songwriter has arrived, standing on his own two feet, armed with flawless production and raw talent."
It continues: "Accompanied by a controversial video, it makes for a combination to sit up and take notice of and shows he is clearly here to make a statement.
"Ashley McKenzie is ready to cement his name in the music industry and with his oh-so-smooth demeanour and charming yet edgy new look, plus an instantly recognisable voice; he can only hit the big time."
- Will you be buying Ashley's single or album? Have your say using the comment feature below.
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Mr J Jones, Carshalton says...
3:21pm Sat 12 Jul 08
"Hotly anticipated" by whom? I thought that we'd all forgotten about him? Another Pop Flop.
Jock, London says...
4:32pm Sat 12 Jul 08
"Ashley McKenzie is ready to cement his name in the music industry".
Yeah, alongside Renee and Renato, Mr Blobby, Keith Harris and Orville.
No power on earth would drive me to buy anything that is a byproduct of X-Craptor.
Yeah, alongside Renee and Renato, Mr Blobby, Keith Harris and Orville.
No power on earth would drive me to buy anything that is a byproduct of X-Craptor.
Mr J Jones, Carshalton says...
7:09pm Sat 12 Jul 08
Please stop it, Jock.
Ashley will surely soon be up there with Steve Brookstein, Michelle McMammoth and Leon (sorry, his surname has already escaped me?).
Pop su-ccesspit beckons :o)
Ashley will surely soon be up there with Steve Brookstein, Michelle McMammoth and Leon (sorry, his surname has already escaped me?).
Pop su-ccesspit beckons :o)
Tony, Croydon says...
7:51pm Sat 12 Jul 08
Wow, lets give the guy a chance before you condemn him to pop hell... The single could be good, the album could be great, I guess Croydon just doesnt support its own, after all they couldnt find a girl from croydon to win the face of croydon, so why support any of the other talent.......
Mr J Jones, Carshalton says...
8:14pm Sat 12 Jul 08
"Ashley", it'll be number 36. Tops! What's that these days, about 2000 sales?
And as for being a brain-dead loser, at least I can spell?
Apart from maybe Liberty X, can you name me any other losers of these tacky shows that managed to maintain a little more success other than one record?
Tony, I agree with you. However I don't think that Alexandra from Big Brother has done Croydon any favours. However, look at the likes of Kate Moss (Ashley, she's a supermodel) and June Brown (Ashley, she's an actress in EastEnders). There are quite a few more local celebrities.
And as for being a brain-dead loser, at least I can spell?
Apart from maybe Liberty X, can you name me any other losers of these tacky shows that managed to maintain a little more success other than one record?
Tony, I agree with you. However I don't think that Alexandra from Big Brother has done Croydon any favours. However, look at the likes of Kate Moss (Ashley, she's a supermodel) and June Brown (Ashley, she's an actress in EastEnders). There are quite a few more local celebrities.
Lisa, Croydon says...
8:35pm Sat 12 Jul 08
I doubt that is Ashley making a comment. Well good luck to him anyway but Ive heard the single is rubbish plus I dont know where he is going with his new 'look'. Lets just hope if he does perform live anywhere that he doesnt forget his words lke he did on x factor, lol!
Mr J Jones, Carshalton says...
8:43pm Sat 12 Jul 08
Yes, I actually also wish the guy luck and I hope that he's successful. I just very much doubt that he will be?
People get themselves a manager who make them believe their own hype (Terence Trent Darby springs to mind).
The look of Chaka Khan with facial stubble "dragged through a hedge backwards" doesn't really do much for Ashley, either. Far too much makeup and a bad photographer?
Anyway, good luck and I'll leave off now :o)
People get themselves a manager who make them believe their own hype (Terence Trent Darby springs to mind).
The look of Chaka Khan with facial stubble "dragged through a hedge backwards" doesn't really do much for Ashley, either. Far too much makeup and a bad photographer?
Anyway, good luck and I'll leave off now :o)
Parker, says...
9:27pm Sat 12 Jul 08
i dont think that ashley will b as successfull as some of the other x factor contestants, such as leona lewis - shes amazing, howeverr im a big fan of the show nd i wish him all the best - everyone is entitled to there own opinion. :) gd luck mate xx
Ann, Croydon says...
11:27pm Sat 12 Jul 08
Has anyone heard the single.... I was in Croydon when he performed it at the Face of Croydon, I thought it was pretty good.
I think that Mr Jones is a bit rash with the number 36 statement, I am sure that his management have probably done the market research to place him in the top 10 and if thats the case good luck to him..........
I think its a bold step for an X factor 'reject' to release a single - afterall the rest of them just tour singing the songs from X factor series usually badly.... well done Ashley
I think that Mr Jones is a bit rash with the number 36 statement, I am sure that his management have probably done the market research to place him in the top 10 and if thats the case good luck to him..........
I think its a bold step for an X factor 'reject' to release a single - afterall the rest of them just tour singing the songs from X factor series usually badly.... well done Ashley
ashley mckenzie, says...
12:13am Sun 13 Jul 08
lol so taky n full of losers but you sit n wach it...lol puuuurrrllleeeeezzzz
....i luv 2 c ppl takin time outa ther pathetic lifes to write negitive stuff about ppl they dont no, shows wot levl ur on....and as 4 bad spellin its calld txt...get wiv the program...
and ild luv to c wot u look like..fat and ugly sat on the net all day..lol
luv them h8ers
x
....i luv 2 c ppl takin time outa ther pathetic lifes to write negitive stuff about ppl they dont no, shows wot levl ur on....and as 4 bad spellin its calld txt...get wiv the program...
and ild luv to c wot u look like..fat and ugly sat on the net all day..lol
luv them h8ers
x
Laban, Dorset says...
12:28am Sun 13 Jul 08
I hope Ashley makes a success out of his singing, 'cos he sure as hell can't write !
Mya, Selhurst says...
12:29am Sun 13 Jul 08
Neva knw dat ashley was so rude, looks lyk ur da sad 1 sat on da net all day n nyt lookin 2 c wht peeps say bout u, look u aint al dat bruv, but avin sed dat, da tunes cool, id buy it x
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12:34am Sun 13 Jul 08
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Paul, Kent says...
12:36am Sun 13 Jul 08
Yo Ashley, Loving the Track, The Unplugged Version is Heavy.... Definately gonna buy it and the album, good luck with the music, dont let these peoples negativity affect you.
james, says...
12:39am Sun 13 Jul 08
lmao...i no ashley and he isnt rude he is straight and very frank, the stuff on his album is diff,not the usual sounding but i think it will do good, we need some one like him as ther isnt no body like him,looks or sound wise.
i think hes worth waching out for and if it is him commenting i dont blaime him as people do judge alot by what they see not what they know!
im supporting the young man.
i think hes worth waching out for and if it is him commenting i dont blaime him as people do judge alot by what they see not what they know!
im supporting the young man.
Tony, Kent says...
12:42am Sun 13 Jul 08
So decent of the newspaper to print an article asking people to comment on whether they would buy the single or album, goes to show that the journalist involved already had a negative view of Ashey, after all he started with X factor reject.....
Think you missed the point Dan, Ashley was a finalist and that itself was an achievement. Its great to see that the people that get so far in the competition still manage to stay in the industry after the show has ended. Good luck with the single and album.
Think you missed the point Dan, Ashley was a finalist and that itself was an achievement. Its great to see that the people that get so far in the competition still manage to stay in the industry after the show has ended. Good luck with the single and album.
Me, says...
2:30am Sun 13 Jul 08
shut up u wasted people
ashley mckenzie is such a talented, unique & amazingly gorgeous artist
if u cant see the passion & love he has 4 his music..u need 2 open ur eyes
hes beautiful, i love him & i definitly cant wait until his album drops =D
ashley mckenzie is such a talented, unique & amazingly gorgeous artist
if u cant see the passion & love he has 4 his music..u need 2 open ur eyes
hes beautiful, i love him & i definitly cant wait until his album drops =D
JP, Norbury says...
8:49am Sun 13 Jul 08
Why is he dressed in drag?
craig, says...
9:14am Sun 13 Jul 08
haha,i dont think its drag clothing its the shadowing on the picture,and i think ashley is gr8,its bin two years or more now so im sure he has grown alot.
i herd he has cut his hair WOW
good luck he deservs it
i herd he has cut his hair WOW
good luck he deservs it
bexs, says...
9:26am Sun 13 Jul 08
its a bout bloody time we bin waiting for yeeeeaaarrrss..lol..
ashley is so uniqe looking and sounding and that leavs people wanting to know more i think, and some one said hes cut his hair "omg" i cant wait to see it, either way we love you and you rock.
all the negitive people can crunch up in to a ball and desolve in to nothing because thats is after all what you people are.
ashley is so uniqe looking and sounding and that leavs people wanting to know more i think, and some one said hes cut his hair "omg" i cant wait to see it, either way we love you and you rock.
all the negitive people can crunch up in to a ball and desolve in to nothing because thats is after all what you people are.
andrew, says...
9:42am Sun 13 Jul 08
mr j jones seems sligtly enviouse in my eyes and its alot of negitive vibes comeing from him, how can you put people down like that, thers issues that need to get delt with, with in your self, at least the boys trying to do something with his life and not leting it fizzle out like the wrest of them and it could be worse he could have a big crack addiction so get off his back.
ill be buying the single i heard it and i loved it.
well done you
ill be buying the single i heard it and i loved it.
well done you
Jenny, Herts says...
9:44am Sun 13 Jul 08
sara wrote:yep ill be buying his album and supporting him all the way and he knows it! :D
no i aint buyin his album.. dat guy is 2 stuck up n i hated him wen he was in skool coz he thought he was 2 nice
Ignore the haterz ash!!
ashii, liverpool says...
9:55am Sun 13 Jul 08
i dont get why, when someones havin a go people put them down...
he may shock you all!! then how stupid will you look..
good luck ash, do what you want and do it with a smile :)
****
he may shock you all!! then how stupid will you look..
good luck ash, do what you want and do it with a smile :)
****
Jenny, Herts says...
10:00am Sun 13 Jul 08
ashley mckenzie wrote:LOOL ashley u really are a joka...and yep that is him 4 real people!
lol so taky n full of losers but you sit n wach it...lol puuuurrrllleeeeezzzz ....i luv 2 c ppl takin time outa ther pathetic lifes to write negitive stuff about ppl they dont no, shows wot levl ur on....and as 4 bad spellin its calld txt...get wiv the program... and ild luv to c wot u look like..fat and ugly sat on the net all day..lol luv them h8ers x
u gota stop hating and start appreciating! so what if he was on x factor dont mean he cant make something of himself, not everyone can win it. and yer i admit leona deserved to win but look back to other shows e.g lemar he didnt win and look what he done with himself.
i suggest u lot go listen to what he has actually been doing with himself...and im sure u probs wont admit it even if u do like it.
i dont understand y people waste their time reading stuff about people they hate...and then making the effort to come and say loadsa sh!t bout him.
if u dont lie him thats that..leave the posts to people who are gona be supportin him
ok im done :D
louis, london says...
11:31am Sun 13 Jul 08
lol it so true what the women (jenny) is saying.
i think ashleys wicked i love his whole package, thers no body out ther like him and come on if simon cowell likes him then he must be worth somethig.
i saw him praform and god was it great.
keep it up ash youl do us all proude
i think ashleys wicked i love his whole package, thers no body out ther like him and come on if simon cowell likes him then he must be worth somethig.
i saw him praform and god was it great.
keep it up ash youl do us all proude
rachel, says...
11:59am Sun 13 Jul 08
hes not a reject. im so happy about his new album. i could just marry him
Abbieann, manchester says...
12:02pm Sun 13 Jul 08
people these days,
so full of negativity.
Ashley your a very talented guy.
dont rise to idiots that bad mouth you
great on x-factor, great now (:
alot of my matess in manchesterr knoww you sooo how they all say your unknown i find that quite confusing
keep up the good work mate, you'll go a very long way
loveyou
abbieann
so full of negativity.
Ashley your a very talented guy.
dont rise to idiots that bad mouth you
great on x-factor, great now (:
alot of my matess in manchesterr knoww you sooo how they all say your unknown i find that quite confusing
keep up the good work mate, you'll go a very long way
loveyou
abbieann
mel, shirly says...
12:11pm Sun 13 Jul 08
Jock wrote:wow people are realy bad mind, and the bigest killer of them all is that ashley is likly to be doing alot more with his life than "jock" & "mr jones" is doin with thier own lol got to laugh realy, iv heard the single and im shokd as i thought he wouldnt be as good as he is, good luck ash with all you do i hope you go to the moon and back
"Ashley McKenzie is ready to cement his name in the music industry".
Yeah, alongside Renee and Renato, Mr Blobby, Keith Harris and Orville.
No power on earth would drive me to buy anything that is a byproduct of X-Craptor.
peace and love
x
amy, says...
1:11pm Sun 13 Jul 08
sara wrote:ye corse hes gna hav confidence 2 get far....durrr. lets c u get upon stage n sing ****.....go rite **** sumwhere else
no i aint buyin his album.. dat guy is 2 stuck up n i hated him wen he was in skool coz he thought he was 2 nice
im buyin ur album ash :D xxxxxxxxxxxx
Tom, says...
1:38pm Sun 13 Jul 08
Jock wrote:I seem to remember all of those people doing well, and you of course remember them. Amazing how all these people remember him from X factor, obviously you all watched. Stop hating him for what he is, stop hating cause he has chosen a different path for his life than most others, applaud him for trying to make his life different from the normal. Croydon boy makes good I think, Its amazing in a previous comment someone noted two people from croydon that had reached big time, just two........ out of all of Croydon just two, he should be more ashamed to say that statement than proud because croydon should be behind everyone that tries to be something special. At least Ashley supports croydon, where the hell are Kate n June since they got limelight.
"Ashley McKenzie is ready to cement his name in the music industry". Yeah, alongside Renee and Renato, Mr Blobby, Keith Harris and Orville. No power on earth would drive me to buy anything that is a byproduct of X-Craptor.
claire, newcastle says...
2:07pm Sun 13 Jul 08
omg what with all the negative comments?
ill be buying the album, and wish him the best of luck in everything he does
ill be buying the album, and wish him the best of luck in everything he does
Jock, London says...
3:49pm Sun 13 Jul 08
mel wrote:Believe me, I'm doing quite a lot with my life atm, working with the likes of Billie Piper and Benicio Del Toro just lately. Also starting work on a new TV project soon - so rah!
Jock wrote: "Ashley McKenzie is ready to cement his name in the music industry". Yeah, alongside Renee and Renato, Mr Blobby, Keith Harris and Orville. No power on earth would drive me to buy anything that is a byproduct of X-Craptor.wow people are realy bad mind, and the bigest killer of them all is that ashley is likly to be doing alot more with his life than "jock" & "mr jones" is doin with thier own lol got to laugh realy, iv heard the single and im shokd as i thought he wouldnt be as good as he is, good luck ash with all you do i hope you go to the moon and back peace and love x
Nikki, Birmingham says...
3:53pm Sun 13 Jul 08
Do you know what??? this man has got so much talent is reddick . . . you have to appreciate music to appreciate his style and uniqueness for-real.
Can I just ask??? what is wrong with someone trying to do something good with their life??? All you get in negativity, come on people is that the way we, sorry you, should be going on. Have the people that have been writing negative comments actually listened to his songs . . . go on his myspace or go on youtube and listen to the unplugged versions, because this boy has got talent and who are you to try and take it away from him . . . BEHAVE.
Everyone is entitled to their opinions but for real if you cant justify what your saying then take your opinions and stick them.
ANYHU back to Ashley . . . this artist (and yes he is an artist) will go places in life, he has worked hard to get where he is now and deserves all the best in his music career. Alot of people will be buying his music, because they appreciate the raw talent that he possesses. Keep going. Keep you head up and do things for you.
Stay Blessed Nikki
Can I just ask??? what is wrong with someone trying to do something good with their life??? All you get in negativity, come on people is that the way we, sorry you, should be going on. Have the people that have been writing negative comments actually listened to his songs . . . go on his myspace or go on youtube and listen to the unplugged versions, because this boy has got talent and who are you to try and take it away from him . . . BEHAVE.
Everyone is entitled to their opinions but for real if you cant justify what your saying then take your opinions and stick them.
ANYHU back to Ashley . . . this artist (and yes he is an artist) will go places in life, he has worked hard to get where he is now and deserves all the best in his music career. Alot of people will be buying his music, because they appreciate the raw talent that he possesses. Keep going. Keep you head up and do things for you.
Stay Blessed Nikki
laura, ireland says...
7:48pm Sun 13 Jul 08
yeh defo buy it hes so sexy and has a brill voice cant wait!
9teeninepointwine, says...
10:08pm Sun 13 Jul 08
i heard his song on myspace and i like his voice its like jazzy kinda voice and like why nt succeed if someone1 works hard @ something why shoudlnt dey go far...people need to stop hating, if his song is good people av gt rights to buy his music...dnt hate cuz he came frm x-factor...
Mike D, says...
10:27pm Sun 13 Jul 08
Jock wrote:Jock, working with Billy Piper is hardly a qualification in the record industry, lets face it she sucked on the most successful ginger nut in the world that owned a radio station and still didnt get airplay....... looks like youve already cemented your life - The worst thing about it is I dont work in the industry anymore but you do and you should know by now that slagging of people in the industry just alienates you from the rest of the world........ Everyone look out for Jock in Midem, make sure this one doesnt get distribution....
mel wrote:Believe me, I'm doing quite a lot with my life atm, working with the likes of Billie Piper and Benicio Del Toro just lately. Also starting work on a new TV project soon - so rah!Jock wrote: "Ashley McKenzie is ready to cement his name in the music industry". Yeah, alongside Renee and Renato, Mr Blobby, Keith Harris and Orville. No power on earth would drive me to buy anything that is a byproduct of X-Craptor.wow people are realy bad mind, and the bigest killer of them all is that ashley is likly to be doing alot more with his life than "jock" & "mr jones" is doin with thier own lol got to laugh realy, iv heard the single and im shokd as i thought he wouldnt be as good as he is, good luck ash with all you do i hope you go to the moon and back peace and love x
L Saunders, Croydon says...
10:49pm Sun 13 Jul 08
I can see the heading now on page 38 of 'The Daily Star' newspaper (if he's lucky?)
'Top Shop Pop Flop'
'Top Shop Pop Flop'
Mike D, says...
11:15pm Sun 13 Jul 08
L Saunders wrote:And who are you, primark princess
I can see the heading now on page 38 of \'The Daily Star\' newspaper (if he\'s lucky?) \'Top Shop Pop Flop\'
T, says...
11:30pm Sun 13 Jul 08
Ashley's new look
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T, says...
11:48pm Sun 13 Jul 08
Mr J Jones wrote:Wow, is this what managing an artist is about.
Yes, I actually also wish the guy luck and I hope that he's successful. I just very much doubt that he will be? People get themselves a manager who make them believe their own hype (Terence Trent Darby springs to mind). The look of Chaka Khan with facial stubble "dragged through a hedge backwards" doesn't really do much for Ashley, either. Far too much makeup and a bad photographer? Anyway, good luck and I'll leave off now :o)
Thanks for letting me know.
The picture used in this article was from a fashion photoshoot, by a world renowned photographer...
So far i've noted that people have slagged of Ashley, the management team, the photographer and the make-up artist for the photoshoot, i'll have a think to see if there was anyone else involved in the journey to this point and put their details up because I wouldn't want anyone to be missed out.
But on a serious note, all comments good, bad or indifferent are truly appreciated and we hope that everyone gets a chance to listen and hopefully enjoy the album.....
T
Mr J Jones, Carshalton says...
12:30am Mon 14 Jul 08
Well, I have to repond to that, seeing as I'm fat, ugly and sitting indoors on the internet all day, apparently?
T, I assume that you're Ashley's manager? I am just being realistic, not quite as critical or mentally disturbed as some people have suggested? Read my comments again.
You have taken a very handsome young man with an excellent voice and turned him into a drag queen? Where are you going with that?
I haven't commented on the song yet because I've only seen/heard an acoustic version on YouTube which I think isn't too good. However, the final version will no doubt polished up and excellent. I'm looking forward to hearing it.
I genuinely do wish Ashley all the best. Maybe if he does make it big, in years to come some of my constructive feedback may be quoted in his book?
T, I assume that you're Ashley's manager? I am just being realistic, not quite as critical or mentally disturbed as some people have suggested? Read my comments again.
You have taken a very handsome young man with an excellent voice and turned him into a drag queen? Where are you going with that?
I haven't commented on the song yet because I've only seen/heard an acoustic version on YouTube which I think isn't too good. However, the final version will no doubt polished up and excellent. I'm looking forward to hearing it.
I genuinely do wish Ashley all the best. Maybe if he does make it big, in years to come some of my constructive feedback may be quoted in his book?
T, says...
1:20am Mon 14 Jul 08
I guess I must be the same after all Im on the internet all day too !....
Your correct in noting that I am Ashleys manager and I am not making any judgements about the people that have made comments, as I stated before all comments are appreciated.
I haven't actually taken Ashley and turned him into anything, Ashley is the same person that I met, managing an artist is not about changing the person the world sees but about doing the negotiations required to help that person with the choices they make for themselves. I think the picture published was not the greatest from the photoshoot as the shadowing is quite deceptive however, I can assure everyone Ashley is definately not in drag. The complete set of images from the photo session will be available to view shortly and should correct that view. I understand from the publicist that the full range of images were made available to the writer of this article and he chose the one published but then again the writer also chose to label Ashley as an X factor reject as opposed to finalist, which you will agree is a very demeaning way to start an article.
There is always going to be mixed views on any music produced by any artist and I am glad that you have chosen to await the final release to pass judgement, I am sorry that you feel that the acoustic version isnt too good as Ashley will be releasing both polished and unplugged versions of several of his upcoming tracks.
Ashley is already working on a book of stark and interesting images and knowing Ashley I have no doubt that there will be several references to the comments he has received on his journey since X factor.
Which brings me to the references to X factor, The show is supposed to be a showcase for UK talent, however, it seems that the people that do enter are unaware that irrespective of the level you reach within the show, the UK music industry does not favour the artists.
Ashley knows I also wish him the very best, he is a very talented singer / songwriter and I hope that his public see beyond X Factor to give him the same chance that everyone should have in the industry.
Your correct in noting that I am Ashleys manager and I am not making any judgements about the people that have made comments, as I stated before all comments are appreciated.
I haven't actually taken Ashley and turned him into anything, Ashley is the same person that I met, managing an artist is not about changing the person the world sees but about doing the negotiations required to help that person with the choices they make for themselves. I think the picture published was not the greatest from the photoshoot as the shadowing is quite deceptive however, I can assure everyone Ashley is definately not in drag. The complete set of images from the photo session will be available to view shortly and should correct that view. I understand from the publicist that the full range of images were made available to the writer of this article and he chose the one published but then again the writer also chose to label Ashley as an X factor reject as opposed to finalist, which you will agree is a very demeaning way to start an article.
There is always going to be mixed views on any music produced by any artist and I am glad that you have chosen to await the final release to pass judgement, I am sorry that you feel that the acoustic version isnt too good as Ashley will be releasing both polished and unplugged versions of several of his upcoming tracks.
Ashley is already working on a book of stark and interesting images and knowing Ashley I have no doubt that there will be several references to the comments he has received on his journey since X factor.
Which brings me to the references to X factor, The show is supposed to be a showcase for UK talent, however, it seems that the people that do enter are unaware that irrespective of the level you reach within the show, the UK music industry does not favour the artists.
Ashley knows I also wish him the very best, he is a very talented singer / songwriter and I hope that his public see beyond X Factor to give him the same chance that everyone should have in the industry.
Jenny, says...
7:36am Mon 14 Jul 08
Go T ;)
all these people writing negative comments...yeah of course u are entitled to say what u think but u should stop and think how u say them..ash does have feelings u know.
And as for 'Top Shop Pop Flop' aint u a good lil rhymer...maybe u would do the daily star good writing some tacky headlines!
all these people writing negative comments...yeah of course u are entitled to say what u think but u should stop and think how u say them..ash does have feelings u know.
And as for 'Top Shop Pop Flop' aint u a good lil rhymer...maybe u would do the daily star good writing some tacky headlines!
C, SW London says...
9:28am Mon 14 Jul 08
T wrote:Can you explain to me why on earth you think its OK for your "up and coming" artist to be swearing and insulting members of the public, who perhaps would have bought the CD? In my opinion, this kid is putting himself into the hardest industry to be sucessful in. What makes you think that being a rude little thug will sell records?
I guess I must be the same after all Im on the internet all day too !.... Your correct in noting that I am Ashleys manager and I am not making any judgements about the people that have made comments, as I stated before all comments are appreciated. I haven't actually taken Ashley and turned him into anything, Ashley is the same person that I met, managing an artist is not about changing the person the world sees but about doing the negotiations required to help that person with the choices they make for themselves. I think the picture published was not the greatest from the photoshoot as the shadowing is quite deceptive however, I can assure everyone Ashley is definately not in drag. The complete set of images from the photo session will be available to view shortly and should correct that view. I understand from the publicist that the full range of images were made available to the writer of this article and he chose the one published but then again the writer also chose to label Ashley as an X factor reject as opposed to finalist, which you will agree is a very demeaning way to start an article. There is always going to be mixed views on any music produced by any artist and I am glad that you have chosen to await the final release to pass judgement, I am sorry that you feel that the acoustic version isnt too good as Ashley will be releasing both polished and unplugged versions of several of his upcoming tracks. Ashley is already working on a book of stark and interesting images and knowing Ashley I have no doubt that there will be several references to the comments he has received on his journey since X factor. Which brings me to the references to X factor, The show is supposed to be a showcase for UK talent, however, it seems that the people that do enter are unaware that irrespective of the level you reach within the show, the UK music industry does not favour the artists. Ashley knows I also wish him the very best, he is a very talented singer / songwriter and I hope that his public see beyond X Factor to give him the same chance that everyone should have in the industry.
Ashley, the "haters" gave you the rope and you've hung yourself.
Silly boy.
Trasie, Mitcham says...
9:59am Mon 14 Jul 08
C,SW, I don't think it will make a blind bit of difference, look at Amy Whino, sorry that should be Winehouse, She can punch people in full public display and she's probably earnt another 1/2 a mill. Good Luck to you Ashley with Album and as for answering people on this site, just tells me you're human and not out of touch . Go Ashley, Go Ashley. Lol
lee, sw says...
10:01am Mon 14 Jul 08
C wrote:lol wtf is this person on,crack?
T wrote:Can you explain to me why on earth you think its OK for your "up and coming" artist to be swearing and insulting members of the public, who perhaps would have bought the CD? In my opinion, this kid is putting himself into the hardest industry to be sucessful in. What makes you think that being a rude little thug will sell records?
I guess I must be the same after all Im on the internet all day too !.... Your correct in noting that I am Ashleys manager and I am not making any judgements about the people that have made comments, as I stated before all comments are appreciated. I haven't actually taken Ashley and turned him into anything, Ashley is the same person that I met, managing an artist is not about changing the person the world sees but about doing the negotiations required to help that person with the choices they make for themselves. I think the picture published was not the greatest from the photoshoot as the shadowing is quite deceptive however, I can assure everyone Ashley is definately not in drag. The complete set of images from the photo session will be available to view shortly and should correct that view. I understand from the publicist that the full range of images were made available to the writer of this article and he chose the one published but then again the writer also chose to label Ashley as an X factor reject as opposed to finalist, which you will agree is a very demeaning way to start an article. There is always going to be mixed views on any music produced by any artist and I am glad that you have chosen to await the final release to pass judgement, I am sorry that you feel that the acoustic version isnt too good as Ashley will be releasing both polished and unplugged versions of several of his upcoming tracks. Ashley is already working on a book of stark and interesting images and knowing Ashley I have no doubt that there will be several references to the comments he has received on his journey since X factor. Which brings me to the references to X factor, The show is supposed to be a showcase for UK talent, however, it seems that the people that do enter are unaware that irrespective of the level you reach within the show, the UK music industry does not favour the artists. Ashley knows I also wish him the very best, he is a very talented singer / songwriter and I hope that his public see beyond X Factor to give him the same chance that everyone should have in the industry.
Ashley, the "haters" gave you the rope and you've hung yourself.
Silly boy.
what do you exspect him to do sit and take the **** the negitive people want to feed him, get a grip and for you to call him a thug is rediculouse,and if some one is slaging him then im sure he wouldnt want ther crummy little fingures or ears no wher near his music. its people like your self who mince things and make situations into something ther not, im speaking on behalf of ashley (not that i no him) but screw you and any outher negitive pig that wants to say anything evil,jelouse rats.
get lifes and get real!
i love ash
C, SW London says...
10:29am Mon 14 Jul 08
Am I on crack? No. You can tell because I am able to speak, spell and type properly.
My point is completely valid. I haven't "slagged" off his music because I haven't heard it. I was offended by his rudeness, why should he be allowed to talk to people like that? The BOY needs a reality check. He is going to face a lot worse criticism than this in the music world. He should be trying to win the public over not insult them.
Yes I do expect him to sit back at take negativity. He's in the public eye, what does he expect?
The way he "speaks" when commenting on here reminds me of the street language I hear from little THUGS on the street.
Not only are you making him look worse you're making yourself look stupid so well done you.
My point is completely valid. I haven't "slagged" off his music because I haven't heard it. I was offended by his rudeness, why should he be allowed to talk to people like that? The BOY needs a reality check. He is going to face a lot worse criticism than this in the music world. He should be trying to win the public over not insult them.
Yes I do expect him to sit back at take negativity. He's in the public eye, what does he expect?
The way he "speaks" when commenting on here reminds me of the street language I hear from little THUGS on the street.
Not only are you making him look worse you're making yourself look stupid so well done you.
X, London says...
10:31am Mon 14 Jul 08
Mr J Jones wrote:Just thought I'd let you know. Liberty X was from the Pop Idol (Pop groups the rivals or something like that)series not X Factor.
"Ashley", it'll be number 36. Tops! What's that these days, about 2000 sales? And as for being a brain-dead loser, at least I can spell? Apart from maybe Liberty X, can you name me any other losers of these tacky shows that managed to maintain a little more success other than one record? Tony, I agree with you. However I don't think that Alexandra from Big Brother has done Croydon any favours. However, look at the likes of Kate Moss (Ashley, she's a supermodel) and June Brown (Ashley, she's an actress in EastEnders). There are quite a few more local celebrities.
Girls Aloud made it though that also. So there's another one for you. Will Young. He sort of made it. Andy Abraham and Shane Ward made it from X Factor.
X, London says...
10:31am Mon 14 Jul 08
Ooops! And how could I forget Leona Lewis?
jo, east says...
10:39am Mon 14 Jul 08
lol good on you ashley if it is realy you, i love his attitude care free but positive with it.
good luck mate and keep going you can do it.
good luck mate and keep going you can do it.
JO, east says...
10:41am Mon 14 Jul 08
lol good on you ashley if it is realy you, i love his attitude care free but positive with it.
good luck mate and keep going you can do it.
good luck mate and keep going you can do it.
C, SW London says...
10:47am Mon 14 Jul 08
Why don't people listen? Read my comment again. I haven't had a go at your music have I? No.
I just think swearing at people is appropriate! I actually cannot believe I'm the only person who does! You can answer negative comments in an adult way!
Ashley, you're an attractive young man. Younger girls are going to like your music, what kind of an example are you setting?
You can call me a "hater", you can call me names, it wont change the fact that you're damaging you possible career.
I just think swearing at people is appropriate! I actually cannot believe I'm the only person who does! You can answer negative comments in an adult way!
Ashley, you're an attractive young man. Younger girls are going to like your music, what kind of an example are you setting?
You can call me a "hater", you can call me names, it wont change the fact that you're damaging you possible career.
ASHLEY MCKENZIE, says...
11:09am Mon 14 Jul 08
well you said as im in the public eye i should sit and take ther negitivity...lol you must be mad if you think thats what im going to do and any body who duz sit and take peoples crap are outa ther minds, why should we, like i said im out here trying a positive thing abd people want to drag me down, im not having it, no 1 should take that rubbish.
and i might look perfect but im not so....
and i might look perfect but im not so....
T, says...
11:43am Mon 14 Jul 08
C wrote:
Why don\'t people listen? Read my comment
sara, croydon says...
10:12am Sat 12 Jul 08