‘Recognize Your Power’ the collaboration EP between Boston legend Edo. G and Brooklyn’s Shabaam Sahdeeq was released a few weeks back entirely produced by NYC’s emcee/producer Fokis. The EP also features guest appearances from Ras Kass, Oh No, Planet Asia, Craig G, Torae and DJ Eclipse. It is safe to say, this is a project all true Hip-Hop heads will be able to appreciate.
Speaking on the title of the EP, Fokis elaborated saying “one has the freedom and ability to do as he or she pleases. You can work hard or play hard, you can make this kind of music or make that kind of music. The choice is yours. It’s all about the free will of man and what you choose to do with your power.” The EP is available on iTunes, Spotify and all other digital retail outlets.
Lifted from one of my favourite albums of the year as Detroit production meets Brooklyn storytelling. For many of us “Jordan’s & A Gold Chain” were all we wanted growing up. At times, aspiration couldn’t be more simple. Listen as Skyzoo takes you through his neighborhood over soul stirring production from Apollo Brown. Directed by Diego Cruz and shot in Calvan Fowler’s “Jordan Heads” shop.
“When I wrote this song, the idea was to really zero in on what we were told as youngins’ in my neighborhood what was important. To us, the small wins of a pair of Jordans and a gold chain meant the world, and with that in mind some of us lived on a “by any means” aspect and did whatever it took to fulfill those desires. Whether right or wrong, we all aimed for the same things where I’m from, and this record is a testament of those moments.” – Skyzoo
“Sonically I wanted to give this record something that was minimal, gritty, and straight to the point; almost underproduced. Skyzoo did his thing, talking about a topic that I think we can all relate to as younger folk. It was always a goal to be one of the “haves”, instead of the “have-nots”. Jordan’s and a Gold chain gave that representation.” – Apollo Brown
Buy the super dope album “The Easy Truth” on all formats
West London rapper Flabz steps up to drop some bars for the ‘GO IN’ series on the newly formed GoBigTV. Some real hard hitting bars over a classic Exile beat.
DJ Jeppa travelled up to support the IDA UK AND IRELAND movement and 2016 Finals, held in Bristol on October 2nd.
Once they had him in the place they could not allow the opportunity to pass for this Multiple National Turnatablist Champion to leave without burning up the tables and that’s EXACTLY what he did in this showcase.
Filmed, edited, graded and mastered by George GJIGGY Francis
Scorzayzee is back! Together with his crew, GM Unit, he vows to take down the Clown, Colonel and King to inspire change in the bellies of the masses with his own nutritious brand of fast food: Gangsta Wraps!
Since his early days with the pioneering Out Da Ville to last year’s ‘Aeon: Peace To The Puzzle’ The revolutionary Nottingham Hip Hop lynchpin has consistently utilised his intricate lyricism to address a number of society’s injustices. His latest project ‘Gangsta Wraps ‘Take The Throne’’ sees him take aim at the monolithic fast food industry.
Producer Stejallan explains, “There was a bunch of us working in fast food restaurants around Nottingham. I’m a promoter and most of my friends are rappers, singers, musicians or producers. We began watching documentaries like ‘Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead’, ‘Hungry For Change’, ‘Ingredients’ and ‘Cowspiracy’ and the reality is f**ked up, so we quit our jobs at McDonalds and formed GM Unit, a revolutionary Gangsta Wrap crew who have vowed to take down Ronald McDonald and inspire change. Think Jamie Oliver meets Scarface.”
With the concept firmly in place, an EP, A mixtape, a line of merchandise and a food menu of incredible (w)rap puns and nutritious food were all developed with unwavering passion and the freshest ingredients to overwhelm all senses and bring all over goodness, especially to your ears, minds and bellies.
Flukebeat Music present the brand new video for Joker Starr free download single ‘Nesut Biti’, produced by the Huddersfield heavyweight Apatight. ‘Nesut Biti’ is available for free download from Joker Starr’s soundcloud page & Flukebeat Music’s Bandcamp page where you can also name the price.
Shady affiliates Royce Da 5’9″ and Ca$his join Orlando’s Tripl3 Threat, the first group to sign to Ca$his’ Bogish Brand Ent, on their debut single “Road 2 Riches” off their self-titled album “Tripl3 Threat”. Check out the banger produced by Rikanatti & Black Cloud.
iTunes: Tripl3 Threat – ‘Road 2 Riches’ (feat. Ca$his & Royce da 5’9”) – Single – https://itun.es/i6hz63C