The latest video from Micall Parknsun’s “Me Myself & Akai” album, dropping on YNR 28/01/12. Pre-order the CD NOW!!!
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Brand new track ‘Rosegarden’. Produced by Lamplighter. This is the fifth single to be released from Edward Scissortongue’s debut album ‘BETTER.LUCK.NEXT.LIFE’ on High Focus Records on CD, Digital & Limited Edition vinyl.
ORDER ‘BETTER.LUCK.NEXT.LIFE’ ALBUM ON CD & VINYL HERE: http://www.high-focus.com
Dope producer Pete Cannon has just released a new beat tape, 14 banging instrumentals from the UK producer who has worked with the likes of Guilty Simpson, Maffew Ragazino, Sway, Foreign Beggars, Dr Syntax, Dirt Dike, Stig of the dump, Jam Baxter, Verb T and a whole host more. You can stream or download for just £1.99 here…..
Never one to bite his tongue for anyone REKS is starting this new year off with select words for those who extend one hand while holding the dagger in the other. Brought to you by garglegrenades.com, ‘Revolution Cocktail’ is a warm up for what promises to be another productive year for REKS .
Tracklisting & Credits for REKS “Revolution Cocktail”
01.) “Revolution Is Here” (produced by MoSS & Pro Logic)
02.) “The Molotov” (produced by Soul Searchers)
03.) “Flags” (produced by Numonics)
04.) “Trust Us” f/ Bishop Lamont (produced by Numonics)
05.) “Only Lonely” f/ EZDREAD (produced by Introspective Minds)
06.) “Due Diligence” (produced by A3)
07.) “Judas” (produced by Lee Bannon)
08.) “Ahead Of My Time” f/ C-Scharp (produced by ATG)
09.) “Fools Gold” f/ J Nics, Boycott Blues & EZDREAD (produced by Introspective Minds)
10.) “Remember” f/ Big Pooh (produced by A3)
11.) “Winners & Survivors” (produced by Delvaughn Tinned)
12.) “Showoff” (Ooowee Baby) (produced by Jewbei)
13.) “Devil Wears Prada” (produced by Hazardis Soundz)
14.) “Forrest Gump” (produced by EZDREAD)
15.) “Beast Bars” f/ Torae & Sha Stimuli (produced by Anthem)
16.) “Save The Day” (produced by Anthem)
17.) “Melancholy” f/ Singapore Kane & Sin (produced by Soul Searchers)
18.) “Sorry/Friends With Benefits” (produced by Introspective Minds & Numonics)
19.) “Dial Tone” f/ J Tronius & Danny “Skyhigh” McClain (produced by ATG)
20.) “#Eyehaterappers Freestyle” (produced by Statik Selektah)
“Revolution Cocktail” mixtape which will be released on iTunes on 22-01-2013.
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You know, considering this is in my top ten albums of the year (Taylor Swift being number 1) this review should have come out the week Too Many T’s released their debut mixtape ‘Early Necks & Round Grey’. Maybe though, I wanted to let it sink in yeah? Maybe I wanted to bask in Too Many T’s musical mastery eh? YOU DON’T KNOW.
Anyway.
As previously mentioned this is Too Many T’s first official release. For people unaware of the London duo I would say that if you enjoy Atmosphere, Beastie Boys, Jabbathakut, DJ’s actually djing (no button pressers please), a healthy dose of light heartedness and mid-90’s hip-hop, then you’re probably going to like these guys.
‘Earl Necks’ is a good representations of the group, plenty of lovely breaks, cuts and scratches that will please any vinyl head, mixed up with some weird little samples that you just wouldn’t expect (Check The Yardbirds’ hook on ‘For Your Love), and some samples that you might (‘Get Out My Life’ features a delicious Solomon Burke remix, yum, yum). Ignoring the lyrics for a second, its instrumentation on this release is fantastic (Yeah I used that word, big boot claims indeed), and that’s in part to the big list of contributors present throughout, such as Savage Henry, Mr Ozio, Seek The Northerner. For a full list check the group’s Bandcamp page. Although I’ve seen these guys live and the two swapped DJ and beatbox duties, along with their in-house beatboxing/DJing music machine, Pikey Esquire so they could well have produced a lot of their own tracks, skills kids.
On to the lyrical aspect of the record, yes it’s got a lot of humour, but no it’s not all gimmicks and vacuous content. If it really was then it wouldn’t have had the sticking power that it has with me since its release in the early winter. They manage to poke fun at investment bankers, discuss the pitfalls of a relationship that just isn’t working anymore all with the same self-aware, wry British dark sense of humour whilst still having a serious undertone. Simply put, they’re not trying their very hardest to demonstrate how totally serious and brooding their are on every single track (SENSITIVE ARTIST MODE!); seriousness does not always have to equate to being unhappy you know? Gosh, have a cup of tea why don’t you? Trust me, I have so many feelings; it’s okay to smile.
Usually for me, I’m not a big fan of skits and intros/outros. In fact once I put an album or EP on my computer, I immediately delete them. The skits on this release however are generally listenable and not just generic messy spoken pieces about being real hip-hop or how bad they are. They’re a mix of some fun beatboxing, and a weird little Snoop Dogg inspired one called ‘Tz & Hustlers’. I can’t believe that I actually enjoyed a skit, it’s been years I tell you, years.
Overall this is one of my favourite releases from 2012, and whilst I was a bit disappointed they didn’t put in ‘It Ain’t Right’ on the mixtape, this is still a generally memorable and gold release. Now go and get yourselves a copy, you have the blessings of the HHLAT staff, praise indeed eh?
Words: Aimee
(For anyone who wants to argue about Taylor Swift being awesome, COME AT ME BRO)
For fans of Boogie Down Productions, Atmosphere, Brother Ali, Jabbathakut, Beastie Boys.
www.youtube.com/toomanytvs
www.twitter.com/toomanyts
www.soundcloud.com/too-many-ts
www.toomanyts.bandcamp.com
Diamond District emcee Uptown XO teamed up with MTVhive to release the first single from his upcoming solo album “Colour de Grey”. The track, Finding My Way, was produced by A.B. The Pro and features a percussive funk loop that finds XO in an introspective mood – lyrically exploring all he’s been through – from childhood evictions and lost memories, to the battle for his soul: “Lost erything in life and had to start all over / I had to cope with the pain, no I can’t stay sober”
New visuals from Ruste Juxx & The Arcitype’s 15-track ‘V.I.C’ album out now on AR Classic Records/Duck Down Music Inc.
Purchase the Deluxe Version at iTunes: http://bit.ly/PTCzTj
Directed by Hi-Lite Reel Boston
The second video from the much anticipated ILL-Legitimate crew album…ILL-Legitimate: The Album. Track Performed by Azrael and Anonymouz. Camera work by Conrad Mah.
ILL-LEGITIMATE are… Anonymouz, AOK, Azrael, Copasetic, DJ Booz, Nicky Scarfo, P Butta, Risskant and Sythe. A ten man international crew, their goal is beyond self-mastery or a mastery of the martial-arts and its elements; it is essentially a philosophy of existence focused on mental and spiritual growth, executed musically and in the streets in what they feel is the purest form possible…raw poetry delivered with force over timeless, robust beats.
ILL-Legitimate: The Album
OUT NOW!!!
ITUNES:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-album/id582659068
BANDCAMP:
http://ill-legitimateproductions.bandcamp.com/
Connect…
@ILLLegitimate
www.ill-legitimate.com
www.facebook.com/ILLLegitimate
We were only put onto Profound Poets via our Facebook page, earlier today. It’s always the worst when someone messages you directly when they know you’re online, and there you are ignoring them all because you’re too much of a sucker to tell them you’re not going to put their badly written music. Although as a disclaimer, if we haven’t replied to you yet, that’s not because you suck, it’s simply because this site is only run by Stix and myself (Aimee). Two people and an inbox full of emails, so please be patient. Anyway, aside from that, back to the actual artists themselves. When sneakZ from the PP messaged us, I was busy doing ten other things, so I pressed played and went about my business. Straight away I had to check myself, and wonder if this really was a debut self-released album? I know I’ve said that about one or two other artists recently, but I can’t lie if it’s true.
The production blurs the lines between avant garde, and just plain dark and atmospheric, whilst the two MCs rap as if they’re world weary already. Although, let’s be honest if you’re from the UK you’re born moaning; so of course that type of outlook is going to show up within your art. Not to say that Profound Poets are on a strictly negative tip; it’s just more realistic than others. Both rappers compliment each other really well, and I’m a big fan of their individual vocal tones; very reminiscent of Chester P.
Also, I refuse to call it an EP, there’s 11 tracks on this record son!
Hey, don’t take my word for it though, give the album a listen for yourselves.
For fans of Chester P, Jehst, Ruthless, Leafdog.
