North London rapper, CR-Black with his track ‘My Thoughts’ (Prod. By Ragz Originale) – Off the “Reality Through My Words” mixtape dropping January 2013. Visuals have been shot for this one so look out for it!
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Tempa Lyrical – Snakes End, track taken From ‘My Brothers Keeper’ The Mixtape OUT SOON
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Lead single from DISL’s debut mixtape ‘Power To The People Vol.1’ Which is now available for FREE download at: http://www.DISLautomatic.com/mixtapes
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Phillie of the Wisemen brings us his next single from the “Welcome To The Detroit Zoo” project which is set to drop in 2013. The album features contributions from the Wisemen, Boldy James, Hell Razah, and 60 Second Assassin. Production is helmed by Bronze Nazareth.
Link to “Gangland” (This right here) mp3 download
Phillie has been planning the release of his debut album since listeners were first introduced to him on Bronze Nazareth’s “The Great Migration” in 2006. He said “I’m excited about this release because I’m ready. I took my time with it, and anything you take your time with is going to yield quality, this album will prove that.”
Phillie’s hunger gives “Welcome To The Detroit Zoo” a refreshingly honest feel and showcases Phillie’s life journey on Detroit’s infamous ‘Number Streets’. Bronze Nazareth, Executive Producer, states “This marks an exciting time in the development of Phillie as a solo artist, and the music he created here will be a testament to his abilities.”
A classic boom
A classic sounding, and super nostalgic bap track from Zoolay and Exile.
Such a fucking bar from GTSolo.
A video released in aid of the victims of Hurricane Sandy & find out how you can help here: wwww.robinhood.org
More raps about books please!
Cuts by Jabbthakut, produced by Stealf.
XOTR is three man strong group from Luton, UK with all three members taking on the rapping, singing and instrumental duties. The released is hosted by our man, and veteran producer/DJ Tricksta, and is a pretty varied and electric mix. If that sounds a bit vague I’ll explain. A while back, or maybe yesterday, or this possibly this morning we’ve talked about how a lot of ‘rappers’ (ooh) find it extremely hard to mix party rap with content. I’m not sure why, there are plenty of real artists doing it (just look over our website kid), and OXTR manage this perfectly. They mix different aspects, production techniques and instrumentals with intelligent themes, with simply put, good party rap.
You can still analyse and critique serious and darker subjects, without glamourising it; and when an MC says they’re going to kill you on the track that doesn’t always mean they’re literally going to hop out of your speakers and merk you. XOTR are a group that can balance all these parts without sounding cheesy or overdone. There are a few tracks with auto-tune mixed in, which is a bit of a shame because the dude clearly has a better voice than that and I’d rather hear his natural singing voice. Overall though the LP is full of a lot of potential and I’d be excited to see what else these guys can come out with in the future.
For fans of Lost Alliance, B-Dee, Jae Apollo.
01 – Intro (Tricksta)
02 – Urban Decay (Prod. 5n6)
03 – Dream (Remake Prod. Cardiak)
04 – Numero Uno (Prod. MilesAway)
05 – G’d Up (Prod. MilesAway)
06 – Red and Black (Remake Prod. PushaBoy)
07 – Light Up Trees (Prod. 5n6)
08 – My City Acoustic Cover (Performed by 5n6)
09 – Shades of Green (Prod. 5n6)
10 – Is This the Way (Instrumental) (Composed. 5n6) (Bonus Track)
11 – Outro (Tricksta)
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Yesterday I was complaining to the world of Twitter, that in the last week or two we haven’t had a massive influx of content from our UK and European brethren. I mean, don’t get me wrong I love everything from everywhere regardless of country or language (EVERYTHING IS GOOD), but I do like to hear some homegrown talent. Well, well we were sent a single by American rapper ESH, taken from the album ‘Borderless’ produced and mixed by Spanish DJ, DJ Keal and Hibe. We reviewed the single, and today we’ve been sent the finished article in all its digital glory. A good reminder that when we say UK and/or European artists we’re not just talking about the MCs.
The album itself is a good mix of American and European MCs. As I said in the review of ESH’s track ‘Merica’ yesterday, the instrumentation and production showcases a good balance of traditional and old skool beats, coupled with new and progressive cuts. The soul samples and cuts are definitely appreciated on this, I’ll always be happy to hear DJ’s and producers use them in their records. Never mad.
If you’re a diehard backpacker/boom bap kid, then you’re going to love. Likewise if you’re a fan of roadman rap, and intelligent content then chances are you’ll be a fan too. This isn’t for pop-rap fans though, I can promise you. No bitches, no bling, no top 40 count down, just raw, gritty hip-hop.
Features: Miilk Bone, Tito Fuerte (Original Text), Sic Shane, Phace, Venomous2000, Athena, StreesWon and Esh Temonolith.
Stand out tracks: Walla Bing Bang, Merica, Vague Vision.
For fans of Configa Beats, Mr Green, Nas, Jabbthakut.
Words: Aimee
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