Basically yeah, Murs is rad and this is his new video from his latest release ‘Love & Rockets Vol. 1’. I suggest you give your eyes a nice treat or two on this rainy (if you live in the South of England anyway). It’s a good eye opener, and I’m proud to call myself a fan of Murs today.
“Animal Style is a song I did for many reasons,” Murs explains. “The first was to be an advocate for people close to me who are out, and those who have yet to come out. It’s also a love song, which is nothing new for me. But with this one I wanted to challenge the listener to ask themselves: Is the love shared by two people of the same gender, really that different than the love I have for my partner of the opposite sex? And finally, I just felt it was crucial for some of us in the hip hop community to speak up on the issues of teen suicide, bullying, and the overall anti-homosexual sentiment that exist within hip hop culture. I felt so strongly about these issues and this song that I had to do a video that would command some attention, even if it makes some viewers uncomfortable. Even if it came at the cost of my own comfort.”-Murs
High Focus Records is proud to announce Jam Baxter – Gruesome Features is OUT TODAY! Available on CD & Limited Edition EP vinyl version from http://www.high-focus.com/ and available digitally from Itunes and all other good digital distributors!
Featuring Chester P, Ramson Badbonez, Dirty Dike, Fliptrix, Verb T, Mr. Key, Ed Scissortongue, Dabbla, Mowgli, Ronnie Bosh, Leaf Dog, King Kaiow & DJ Sammy B-Side!
‘Hardbody’ featuring Fat Joe and M.O.P is the Official single for Big Shug’s ‘I.M. 4-Eva’ LP!
Stitching together the various parts of his career into one, ‘I.M. 4-Eva’, true to its title, is a comprehensive look at who Big Shug is, where he came from and where he is going. With his bruising flow over classic DJ Premier produced cuts bringing back nostalgic 90s memories, he pays tribute to the fans who have stuck with him since the beginning.
‘I.M. 4-Eva’ is Shug’s fourth solo album and his first since 2008’s Other Side of the Game – marks the next chapter in his ongoing maturation as an artist. The album reunites Shug with old friends like M.O.P., Fat Joe and Premier, while also connecting with a new generation of hip-hop fans via collaborations with Reks, Termanology, Singapore Kane and Slaine.
In addition to the 17 all new studio cuts Brick Records has presented a timeless package; a hard back, 36 page book chronicling The True History of Gang Starr as told by Big Shug, plus anecdotes from his 20+ year career, rare never before seen vintage photos and more.
Big Shug’s ‘I.M. 4-Eva’ LP and The True History of Gang Starr will be released on 24-07-2012.
NEW Caxton Press (Manage, Amy True, eMCeeKilla, Kingpin & DJ Snuff) ‘Big Buck Star’ sees eMCeeKilla headline the track and is taken from the debut album: Shame The Devil. Video by GlobalFaction
Lady Marga Mc is the UK’s newest cutting edge urban/pop artist. Born in East London Lady Marga MC, has always had a passion for music which has lead to her featuring in NME, The Times, RWD, The Guardian, Heat Magazine, The Metro Newspaper as well as support from US media such as Digiwaxx and TV Channel BET International. Lady Marga MC has also had support from BBC Radio 1 DJ’s Zane Lowe & Annie Mac, as well as numerous other radio stations both here in the UK and overseas. Lady Marga MC won the 2010 My Space MOBO Awards Competition beating thousands of entries getting to perform at the MOBO After Party which was presented by Ras Kwame from BBC 1Xtra, something that gained her instant credibility.
Lady Marga MC is an artist who is unique, diverse and open-minded. After being asked to work with XL Recordings artists Basement Jaxx on track called ‘Run 4 Cover’ on their album “Crazy Itch Radio”, he went on to perform on their UK tour at Wembley Arena and The BBC Electric Proms amongst others. The grind continued as she went onto work with dubstep producers Slyde featuring on the track ‘Reckless’ (No. 7 Beatport Charts) and reaching number 1 in Mexico with drum’n’bass producers Tech 3. Lady Marga then dropped her funky anthem ‘Sweeper’ with support from BBC 1Xtra’s DJ Footloose and Choice FM’s DJ Woody and as well as touring with Mad Professor performing the single ‘Badseed’ in Italy, Slovenia, Belgium and The Jazz Café, London.
‘Music is The The Way Vol. 2’ is a cutting edge release that showcases Lady Marga MC’s diverse style and pop sensibility and features a whole host of guest including P Diddy’s artists Hollywood & Ko signed to Bad Boy South/Block Ent, 50Cent’s artist Sun signed to Zoolife/G-Unit and US singer Riz who has collaborated with the likes of Pitbull, Lil Zane & Akon and is now signed to Ultra Records. That’s not all, Tinchy Stryder’s artist Slix from Ruff Sqwad Crew features as does US rapper & producer Mally The Martian who has worked with artists such as Freeway and Tyga. This release isn’t all about the collaboration tracks; here Lady Marga MC proves she is a solo artist that could really crossover into the mainstream.
Not content with containing herself to music, Lady Marga MC also cameo-ed in the British Film ‘Shank’, had a roll in the film ‘Jericho’s Walls Are Falling’ and has been a extra in films such Zero, Sket 2011, Heart Divided and has also appeared in Noel Clarke’s movie ‘The Knot’ which is out later this year! Now locked in the studio with an array of top producers Lady Marga MC is working on her debut solo album and is also continuing to collaborate with artists & producers from the UK & USA. The support for this talented urban artist is overwhelming but when you listen to her latest release ‘Music is The The Way Vol. 2’ you’ll understand why!
Live Dates: Thursday 5th July @ Urban Bar, London
Tuesday 17th July @ Club Surya, London
Saturday 21st July @ The Hudson Bay Charity Event, London
Sunday 22nd July @ Hoxton Square Bar, London
Tuesday 25th July @ The Curfew Inn, Bath
For all those heads out there who can’t get enough of beats and instrumentals, here’s Tarik Sabar’s latest offering. Very ellectic, and original. I’ve been listening to it, sitting in the sun eating my lunch. Or as the man himself says “working the warm, moogy chops from Stevie Wonder’s brilliant August 1973 Innervisions LP”.
It’s a perfect summer album (well when the summer actually arrives). Go over to his bandcamp page and check it out for yourselves.
