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So here we have Mr Melta and Remulak dropping the Snap Out Of It e.p. Emcee and producer respectively. I’m gonna try and explain the brilliant slice of hip hop they’ve made here. It can really be a tricky thing to get across just how good certain releases are. Snap out of it is a fantastic collection. It’s dope. It’s heavy. It’s sick. It’s really good. Seriously though it really is. Chilled out from the start, it’s unaggressive nature captured me.
Poetic and honest Mr Melta is very relatable. With his laid back style he just has you hanging off his words. You can feel his confidence and passion on every track, with his descriptive lyrics and story telling making him more than just another rapper wanting attention. This was actually my first time hearing him but it shall now certainly not be the last.
He absolutely smashes the track ‘troubling times’. Remulak is a very original producer. On ‘Snap Out Of It’ he’s created beats that perfectly compliment Mr Melta’s style. Simple but excellent, they aren’t your typically churned out boombap beats. No doubt he could make many other rappers releases much more interesting as well.
Something I really like about the release is the story behind it. Polar entity and Remulak heard Mr Melta online and really liked him, got in contact and the two made a track, which then progressed into making this E.P. That’s awesome. The organic nature of this E.P is what hip-hop is about.
So again it’s sick, it’s heavy, and it’s dope. I really enjoyed it and look forward to more from both these guys separately or dually.
You can now get ‘Snap Out Of It’ via Rhymepad Records as either a download, or limited edition physical copy.
Fresh from touring New York with performances that shook crowds from Harlem to Brooklyn, Welsh beat-boxer, rapper and producer Ed Holden, aka Mr Phormula, continues to showcase his pioneering talent with his latest highly charged bilingual album, “Cymud”.
Exploding with UK rap talent‘Cymud’includes collaborations with highly respected Four Owls members Leafdog/BVA, underground legend Dr. Syntax and Eatgood’s Sonny Jim as well as a host of the best of the Welsh language underground rap scene to bring you this ground-breaking hip-hop tour de force.
Mr Phormula’s slick production, compelling bass lines and verbal dexterity make for a packed performance schedule. With live shows across the UK, Europe and the globe.
Mr Phormula ‘Cymud’ (Track-list):
01 – Y Lleiafrifol
02 – Start`s Right Here ft Skamma
03 – Celtic Connections ft Madhat Mcgore, Werd
04 – Anghenfil geiriau
05 – M Daws Huw interval
06 – Cooking up storms ft BVA, Leafdog
07 – What you know about hiphop? ft Jo Blow
08 – Nol Arni ft Dybl L
09 – Better Backup ft Sonny Jim
10 – Blinc Blinc
11 – Devious Sprites ft Dr Syntax
12 – Hiphop Cymraeg ft Dybl L, Hoax Emcee, Tew Shady, Cofi Bach, Nine Tonne, Mc Sleifar, Rufus Mufasa, Mc Saizmundo, Chef Kwan
Mr Phormula rocks crowds from Cardiff to New York, from Leeds to L.A. Add to this numerous TV and radio appearances (S4C, BBC Radio 1, Radio Cymru, Radio Wales), as well as being featured on Charlie Sloth’s Radio 1 UK Rap Anthem & Rap Britannia documentary, and it becomes clear why Mr Phormula has a reputation for being one of the UKs hardest- working rappers/producers.
Mr Phormula is taking the world by storm – catch the live ‘Cymud’tour in 2014:
March 14 – Album Release: Rascals, Bangor
March 15 – Cabaret club, Snooker club, Bangor
March 28 – Angel Inn, Aberystwyth
March 27 – Gwdihw, Cardiff
April 4 – Circles, Milford Haven with JMan / NLP
April 25 – Focus Wales Festival, Wrexham
July 11-13 – BoomBap Festival
August 2-10 – National Eistedffod
August 8-10 – Boomtown Fair
September 5-7 – Festival No. 6
September 29-31 – Audiofarm
October 17-20 – SWN Festival
You know, sometimes between our never ending riotous lives of eating fried chicken, drinking too much cheap beer and saying sleazy things to unsuspecting women (errr actually I think you’ll find it’s called ‘charming’, and I guess I’m not really talking about Stix, Adam or Tricks oh well the first step is acceptance) we mange to miss out painfully obvious releases. I do suppose one of us just assumes one of the other 3 has done it. This I’m afraid kids, has happened in regards to Big Dutty Deeze’s latest album ‘Live Evil’. He dropped it a good ten days ago, and we dropped the fucking ball.
Eek!
Well you’ll just have to forgive us this one time.
Over the last 12 months Deeze are really honed not only his style and content, but also the direction of his rage and anger. That’s a really important point that shouldn’t be overlooked. Yeah, yeah everyone’s angry and everyone’s upset about something but if its directionless and without resolve then you just sound like another whinny bedroom rapper. Sorry fam, but if your best mate wasn’t going to tell you then we’re here to. Go read a book or two, have yourself a nice cup of tea and try again.
Talking of content, the subject matter in this record is all over the place! Although when I say that I don’t mean in the sloppy too many cooks spoiled the broth sense. It’s a multi-layered record, and Deeze gives each song its own individual stamp that doesn’t just disappear in the ether of fillers. It’s big enough that whether you’re a long time fan, and want a little something something that won’t make you embarrassed to tell people he’s still your favourite rapper, or if you’ve just hopped on the bandwagon then this is a really satisfying album. Satisfying like a big roast dinner.
Another key pointer from this is the real obvious influence that Tupac and other similarly seminal rappers have had on him. The production by Dr-G is on fucking point throughout, and I really think without his expertise the record as a whole would not shine as strong. They both make a great team.
I suppose I’m being a little (a lot bias) because Tupac’s my favourite rapper, but then again you know fully well that we’re fans of Deeze in the HHLAT manor so this write up was never going to be anything less than positive. Surprise!
Anyway, I didn’t know I was going to throw out a mini review for this I guess I just like talking.
You don’t need that shitty craft cider, spend the fiver on this instead.
My good buddy and flatmate just did a little dance when I put this track on. I knew I enjoyed this before he started the dance, but it definitely solidified my feelings. Tricksta once said to me “you’re a big East Coast fan right?’. Is it that obvious? Who knows, but if the shoe fits eh?
‘Pardon My French’ is partnership between French producer Cool FD and a whole host of talent (lots of East Cost heads obviously hence the intro. keep up, keep) including Macabeats, Dirt Platoon, Don Streat, S.O.N., Jigsaw, Mic Handz, SlumPritt, Mitch L Hennessy, Lord Baltimore DDS, DJ Grazzhoppa, Senica Da Misfit.
This is going to satisfy backpackers and roadmen alike. I don’t think there’s one track on this record that doesn’t make me bop my head like crazy person on a bus at 3am on a Tuesday.
Matt Maddox released his sophomore album “Righteous Fury” this week, and celebrates with the launch of this new joint “Spider Man” produced by Vanderslice. It also features Reef the Lost Cauze and Battleaxe Warrior Adlib, both of whom are currently on tour with Maddox
For our friends in the States you can catch them at the following venues
Feb 28th – Spartanburg, SC Mirrors Gentlemens Club
March 1st- Ashville, NC Haywood Lounge
March 2nd- Norfolk, VA The Iguana
March 5th- Chicago, IL Sub T lounge
March 6th- Madison, WI
March 7th- Milwaukee, WI The Stone Fly
March 9th- Appleton, WI Capital Centre
A video trailer was also released on Youtube over the weekend with “The Get Back” ft King Magnetic produced by Skammadix as its soundtrack.
Righteous Fury Tracklist
1. No Country For Old Men produced by Engineer
2. Interlude produced by Sultan Mir
3. Sick & Tired cuts by TMB produced by Sultan Mir
4. BARbarians ft Godilla, UG & Born Unique produced by Hellzwind
5. Work ft Mina Fedora produced by Skammadix
6. El Mariachi produced by Nemesis
7. The Get Back ft King Magnetic produced by Skammadix
8. Comedy Pt 1 produced by Skammadix
9. Murder Weapons ft Swann Cuts by TMB produced by C Lance
10. Spider Man ft Adlib & Reef The Lost Cauze produced by Vanderslice
11. Mjolnir ft Burke the Jurke Cuts by TMB produced by C Lance
12. King Killer produced by Sicknature
13. Olympus Has Fallen Cuts by TMB produced by Hellzwind
14. Upon A Pale Horse ft Edd Bundy Cuts by TMB produced by Edd Bundy
15. Comedy Pt 2 produced by Skammadix
16. A Time To Kill Cuts by TMB produced by Hellzwind
17. Street Art ft Tragedy Khadafi Cuts by TMB produced by Skammadix
Vice President & M.B.D.R. artist Roc Marciano releases the “Slingers” music video from the mixtape “The Pimpire Strikes Back”. The song produced by Roc and also features long time collaborator Knowledge The Pirate. The video is directed by Roc & R.M.L and was shot on a 5D Mark III by J. Grove. Edited by R.M.L. Make sure to check out Roc’s “The Pimpire Strikes Back” & “Marci Beaucoup” available on www.manbitesdogrecords.com
