Coventry rapper Shakezpeare is back with another banger collabin with Luton’s 5n6 for the track ‘Whats Real’, produced by Embra Beats.
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King Sterlz and Kool A.D. address the rap game on the lead single off of King Sterlz’ album “Royalty”. Featuring pristine cuts courtesy of DJ MilkCrates over a smooth, soulful track produced by DJ Detonate.
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‘theDEMO’ is Zimbabwean born, Mancunian Chuckz’s debut release under Room2 Records. This 19 track Mixtape featuring production from Kydro, Michael Dugas, Dave Powell, Nooon, oG $wank, Mankub, ALTO SOUNDS, J cuz 94, Kid In The Middle, Mac_reaL and Suzuki Kaioh.
With features from: Mothership Connection, Rejoice, Job The Realist, Free Wize Men, and DJ Cutterz.
Stream and download here
Don Streat from Baltimore and French producer Cool FD team up for this dope track ‘It’s Complicated’.
Stream and download the track here
Chicago-based trio SCC (accompanied with DJ Elliven) have recently released Tres Amigos, and if you’re a fan of Ugly Duckling, A Tribe Called Quest and Too Many T’s then I reckon you’ll be a fan of these dudes too. A good mix of new and old, and the back and forth rapping between the MCs give it a nice extra punch. My favourite line so far is “Serving coffee for a living, I’ll be broke until next Thanksgiving” from ‘We Bout That’.
If nothing else you should watch the video because the opening credits starts with cows, and they’re walking around dressed up as cowboys. (More dressing up in hip-hop please).
This one doesn’t have cows in it, but hey you can’t everything eh? Look out for the third video in September.
While the 90’s may have been a pinnacle time for producers in terms of innovation, experienced heads can tell who’s in the game to make a quick buck and who’s crafting songs to help diversify the genre’s existence. If you fall under the latter — that is to say, you enjoy sharp lyrics and beats that’ll force you to spit your best 16, then Long Island’s very own Diabolic will be right for you with his DJ Premier produced single, “Diabolical Sound,” taken from his forthcoming LP, ‘Fightin Words’.
As the legendary Premo builds upon his signature style to create a sinister anthem akin to what brought him to the forefront of the game during the genre’s Golden Era, Diabolic delivers bar after bar of creative genius that runs circles around your typical radio rapper’s cookie cutter rhyme scheme. “Diabolical Sound” is the first lead track taken from Diabolic’s ‘Fightin Words’ LP, which is set to drop on September 16th. The album includes features from Sean Price, Vinnie Paz, Celph Titled, RA the Rugged Man, and more.. stay tuned for more heat from Diabolic!
STREAM/PRE-ORDER: “Diabolical Sound” – SoundCloud • AudioMack • iTunes
PRE-ORDER ‘Fightin Words’ LP https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/fightin-words/id900536153
CuzOH returns with his latest single titled “The One”. At some point in their life, every man wants to find that special lady, and when they do, now they can tell them….
“This is much more than lust, stronger than a crush, this could be us baby. You’re much more than a bitch, more than a side chick, let me tell you lady…..You’re The One”.
#blahblahblackjosh is a 16 track release from Manchester, UK rapper Black Josh. The release showcases the emcees unique flow, differing delivery styles and lyricism over production from the likes of Reklews, Konchis, Morriachi, Sam Zircon and more.
Black Josh – Paul Scholes (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
Black Josh – Eczema (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
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Check out the latest release from Portsmouth, UK emcee/producer Spitfire. We’ve made no secret in the past that we’re big fans of Spitfire’s here at HHL&T. Since he’s been making beats himself Spitfire’s output of releases has intensified, sometimes the quality can suffer but not in the case of Spitfire.
Spitfire’s ‘Crypted Facts & Lifted Wax’ EP was all produced by Spitfire and made in a week, from making the beats, writing/recording the tracks then mixing them down. You can get the EP here
Hey!zeus.i of obba supa / Dahlia Black Gang invites you to the north London launch for 7 inch / Digi release of Holy Cow which Features Jehst and Strange U / Kashmere the iqauna man
Silver Bullet Opposite Finsbury Park Station
3rd Sept
FREE
7pm – 3am
Performers:
Kashmere The Iguana man
Strange U ( Eglo Recs records)
Hey!zeus.i OBBA SUPA Supa / Dahlia Black)
Ray Vendetta & Tesla CMz TD‘s ghost ( triple darkness )
Ma’ankha Bast (spoken word set)
3rd Sept
FREE
7pm – 3am
Performers:
Kashmere The Iguana man
Strange U ( Eglo Recs records)
Hey!zeus.i OBBA SUPA Supa / Dahlia Black)
Ray Vendetta & Tesla CMz TD‘s ghost ( triple darkness )
Ma’ankha Bast (spoken word set)
DJs
evil ed
Oliver Sudden
Sonny Delight
7th Seventh Dan
Dusty Green Fuzz
Event Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/events/769298536466094/
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