‘The L Word (LikeLustLove)’ is the first visual release from NYC emcee Signif’s dope album ‘Friction’. The track is produced by South London, UK producer Moteleola and video directed by Darren A. Cole
Listen to ‘Friction’ and download it here
Sadly Manchester, UK beatsmith Mecca:83 has decided to hang up his MPC for good. Read about it here: bit.ly/11ARQTv
With that news out of the way, join us for a 24-track celebration of his music featuring exclusive new tracks with Jneiro Jarel, Tom Misch and Byron The Aquarius as well as the ‘best bits’ from his numerous solo releases, group projects and production/remix work over the years. Some old, some new and a few previously vinyl-only joints…all distinctively soulful in construction.
“If there’s a running theme through all the music I’ve done, it’s positivity: I’ve always tried to make music that makes people feel good. I’ve never really been about dark music. If people remember anything about my music I hope it’s that” – Mecca:83, December 2014
CDs are stricly pre-order only so if you want one: don’t sleep. They’ll pretty much be pressing as many as you guys order – jump in or miss out!
The album drops digitally 05 December 2014
http://expansionscollective.bandcamp.com/album/aint-done-too-bad
Social Media links
Twitter: twitter.com/solarsounds
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/solar-sound-system
Facebook: facebook.com/mecca83beats
Facebook: facebook.com/expansionscollective
Twitter: twitter.com/expansionscolle
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/expansions-collective
Mixcloud: mixcloud.com/expansionscollective
London emcee/singer Amy True of Caxton Press with a dope performance at the recent 40th Anniversary of Hip Hop Culture with the legendary Afrika Bambaataa of the Zulu Nation
While on the R.A. the Rugged Man European tour A-F-R-O and Eamon hopped in a cypher with GNO the beatboxer. after their concert in GREECE the beatboxers asked if A-F-R-O and Eamon can do something real quick for their camera so they did. This song is completely off the head and all the words were made up on the spot.
A-F-R-O
https://twitter.com/AfroJimmieJamal
https://www.facebook.com/pages/All-Fl…
http://instagram.com/afrodoom_
Eamon
https://twitter.com/EamonOfficial
http://instagram.com/EamonOfficial
https://www.facebook.com/eamonofficial
GNO the beatboxer
http://www.facebook.com/gno.beatboxer
Kemastry & Fio of VooDoo collective and the track ‘Blow Ya Head’.
Kemastry’s – ‘Fuck the Silence’ EP coming soon
This track is called “The People” and it features the legendary Chuck D from Public Enemy.
You can download it for free at De La Soul’s website goo.gl/9DWGVZ.
De La Explain about the track…….. “The idea for the song came from a couple of samples, and the track’s vibe is earnest and has a pressing tone to it. The lyrics are commentaries of our struggles and successes, our weaknesses and strengths… the experiences… and trials and tribulations we have faced as human beings, a race, and as individuals. Lyrically Chuck brings a sense of authority and urgency. The power in his voice demands your attention. With Chuck on the track this is a dream come true for us.
Originally “The People” was suppose to drop in June around the same time the Chuck D/Hot 97/Peter Rosenberg situation took place. We chose to hold off and not add fuel to any fires. Our next aim was for a Black Friday release. Coincidentally the Ferguson tragedy took place, and more recently the non-indictment verdict. Somehow this song was destined to be a part of something more than just dropping a joint. We hope it will lend itself to something positive in these difficult times.
We created some merchandise for this song that is for sale (The People T-Shirt & Sweatshirt). Proceeds from the merch will be donated to two organizations: All Star Code and I Love Ferguson.
All Star Code is an organization that helps under served youth make their way into the tech industry. We’ve been building, strategizing, and working with developers for the past year, and we understand the importance of education in tech. We have a music tech company that we’ll be launching soon called Daisy (daisycollective.com/). It’s important that we have more people from our community and our culture involved in this space. We just want to do our part in making that happen and ultimately help build the future of music.
I Love Ferguson is a organization that’s helping to rebuild the town of Ferguson, MO. We feel strong about helping and supporting the small businesses that have been affected in that area.”
UK rapper Jaws of Great Scott drops some ‘Boss Of The Mic’ bars.
http://www.youtube.com/wearegreatscott
http://www.twitter.com/wearegreatscott
http://www.facebook.com/wearegreatscott
http://www.wearegreatscott.bandcamp.com
http://www.soundcloud.com/wearegreats…
RAP-TORIAL
http://www.youtube.com/raptorialUK
http://www.facebook.com/rap.torial.uk
http://www.soundcloud.com/rap-torial
RHYME SQUARE
Sullee J is back with a new song ‘Rap Proclamation’ which speaks on the current situations involving the courts, racism, injustice and gives a different outlook on the whole scene. Sullee J wants to know “What is justice, is it just us?”
Lyric Video
A refix version from Flabz of Tyga & Wiz Khalifa’s track ‘Molly’, filmed in Stavanger, Norway.
Filmed by Peter Coates
Directed & Edited by Flabz
Under The Influence EP is available for FREE download from here
Also make sure you go kop E&Daniels ‘Bar Crawl’ EP available from here
http://eanddaniels.bandcamp.com & http://eanddaniels.com
Follow Flabz on…
Twitter – http://Twitter.com/flabbadabbadoo
Facebook – http://Facebook.com/flabbadabbadoo
Instagram – http://Instagram.com/flabbadabbadoo
Soundcloud – http://Soundcloud.com/Flabz
‘INCREDIBLE MC’ is the dope new self produced single by the legendary Hijack emcee Kamanchi Sly, his first in 10 years!!!
This jam is Hip Hop as it is supposed to be…. ill rhymes, uptempo raw beats and vicious cuts By Shiver, Thor and J1200. Mixed by Mr Simon Harris. The video is directed by DJ Devastate and Ray Subliminal and features the legendary DJ Undercover of Hijack.
The single is going to be available on limited edition cassettes soon, so keep it locked!
You can catch K-sly appearing at the next 4our pillars event in London (more info here)
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