Not to be confused with the UK’s own Yoshi Riot, although a little collab album would be jokes.
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JP Beats and Torae have teamed up to record ‘Better Than Me’ off JP debute album ‘The Warning’. Check the track listing and guest features below.
Purchase Link: Order “The Warning” at http://www.glasscity419.com/ and receive 2 LP’s worth of bonus tracks.
1. “Are You Ready?” (Intro) f/ DJ Absurd
2. “The Warning!” f/ Tragedy Khadafi
3. “CB4” f/ Busta Rhymes, Canibus, Cappadonna & Block McCloud
4. “Spoil the Scene” (Paper Chasin’) f/ Agallah & Pex
5. “Maximum Potential” f/ George Clinton, Planet Asia, Boots Riley & Tri-State
6. “Better Than Me” f/ Torae
7. “Bricks” f/ Young Buck, Illah Ghee, Louie Gonz & Cortez
8. “Lets Go!” (Remix) f/ Royce the 5’9″, FAME (MDV) & Iatana
9. “We Ain’t Playin” f/ T.I., P. Dinero, Carbene & BurntMD
10. “Hunger Strike” f/ Bronze Nazareth & The Wisemen
11. “All In Together Now” f/ Heltah Skeltah, Keith Murray & Homeboy Sandman
12. “Sea To Shore” f/ Dres (Black Sheep)
13. “The Congregation” f/ M-Eighty, Jaecyn Bayne & Rusty Redenbacher
14. “Bong!” f/ Kurupt, Sav Killz, Math Hoffa, King Marvey X, Slee 57 & Khosi
15. “Follow” f/ Canibus & Keith Murray
16. “Kill Kill” f/ Copywrite
In case you were unaware and not cool enough to know, then you may not know that Remulak and Stakka Lyrics have just released they latest EP ‘The Remarkable EP’, and will be releasing the digital download in the up and coming weeks. The physical copy which comes with artwork (which is super tasty) and stickers; and there’s only 100 being made so this’ll be super rare if you’re lucky enough to get your grubby paws on one. As usual Stakka goes in with clever flows, ridiculous wordplay, and Remulak gives you enough cuts and scratches to keep any DJ-superfan happy.
The EP is well paced, and the sometimes laid-back production really works with both Stakka’s constantly changing style and flow, and the only guest MC on the EP, Xidus Pain bounces off Remulak’s beats perfectly on the opening track. ‘One Man’s Poison’ showcases Remulak’s surreal production style, and does a great job of pushing Stakka’s varied vocal tone, and is one of the best on the EP. Stakka really makes each track his own, and firmly brands it with his unique style. Apparently Cambridge City is where all the good UK hip-hop lives at the moment, or at least a city with some really hardworking artists. We definitely back Stakka and the rest of the Bridge City fam, and this EP only demonstrates more why.
You can buy the physical copy now, and listen to the EP sample on Bandcamp, and give Stakka’s other releases a good rinse. If you need more convincing just check the man’s freestyle video below raaaar
For fans of B-iLLA, Ruthless, Split Prophets and Mr 13.
Words: Aimee
This has been in our inbox for a few days, but in all honesty we’ve recently had a massive influx of generally really good albums sent to us. This by no means ‘Bright Lights, Good Night’ has any less in substance, potential, or value-it just means sometimes it’s going to take us a day or two to get round to every awesome LP, mixtape or EP we get sent. There really is only two of us, well plus our peg legs beatboxer.
Well with that in mind July Quin carries on the trend of solid albums being sent our way, and has come out with a well produced, intelligent and thoroughly enjoyable album. He switches between themes of personal struggles, and that of his surrounding environment’s, to tracks reflecting on his travels and how it’s shaped his outlook and attitude. There’s no ‘concept’ per-say for ‘Bright Lights’, but there are common threads running through out, and the songs themselves stick together in a very intentional way. Not to say they all sound the same, and this record’s full of fillers, because it’s really not. It’s more to say that you get the feeling that July Quin was in a certain headspace when he was penning this album. I think in some ways it’s a perfect coming-of-age record, although regardless of your age I think you’ll find a lot of relevance within it.
Talking of people of different age brackets, and cats from different eras; this has so much obvious 90’s/early 2000’s influence in it’s production technique, and sampling, you really aren’t listening if you don’t pick up on it. Ten point for sampling TLC’s ‘No Scrubs’ on ’93 & Forever’, try and hate that, go on try? Nah you can’t.
‘Breaks At The Bodega’ is a really well versed, and really well placed acapella track featuring Carina Espinal analysing the current culture and history of the Bronx, in a clever and well-inform way that only a kid from the Bronx could. This serves as a part 1 to the following track ‘The X’, where July shows off his storytelling prowess and gives the listener a little window into his life growing up in the Bronx. Two of my favourite songs on the album for sure.
All in all, this is an album that’s going to appeal to backpackers, roadman, golden agers and new schoolers alike. The production and instrumentation is original and well thought out, never slows down and keeps it interesting, and compliments July and the guest rappers perfectly.
I’d never heard of this dude before, but I was left generally impressed, now I know we’ve been saying that all lot but hey we’re not going to promote bad music are we? Take our word as bond and get your hands on this, July Quin already sounds likes a veteran of his craft.
For fans of 90’s/200o’s era, Fashawn, Talib Kweli, Jae Apollo, Evidence, Childish Gambino.
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Big Toast has just released his latest solo effort ‘Crust 2’. If you’re a fan of Dirty Dike, Ruthless, and Split Prophets then chances are you might take a shine to this breh. Although how can you not? His name is Big Toast! That alone should get you interested. The mixtape features production from Strange Neighbour, Jack Diggs, Hermit The Slob, Shroomz, Boola and Oliver Sudden, TPS (obviouslllyyyyy), Oliver Sudden, Just P and Gramma K.
Click this link to get his solo mixtape for free
If you’re in or around London on the 18th of this month, then I suggest you get down to Brixton Jamm, where Big Toast will be supporting Reks, along with Just P, The Purist and 184. Click the link for the event details.
A nice little experimental track from Bristol-based MC, B-Dee. Trying some new ideas, it works pretty well. To get the track for free click this link.
The title’s pretty much given it away but if you’re a sucker for some cuts and scratches then this is for you, and a big ol’ love for the man Curtis Mayfield would be quite useful too. SmCity and DJ Dub Floyd have been releasing bi-weekly tribute albums (although if I’m honest this is the first I’ve heard of it, sorry internet world), mixing in SmCity’s verses, DJ Dub Floyd’s turntable and production skills, all with some gold Curtis Mayfield instrumentals and vocals.
This could have been done really badly, but the boys have mixed and sampled this well, not simply rapping over Mayfield’s vocals, or throwing in a few snares over the instrumental breaks. It’s a solid soul-hip-hop album, and a good example of how to do a tribute well.
You can download 4th Assassin’s new joint ‘The Game’ featuring Godilla and Faez One over on at the Soundcloudzzz. A nice track about how 4t, Godilla and Faez One came into hip-hop and what the genre/culture’s done for them.
A bit of love for our Euro buddies over on the big bit of Europe, comes a pretty young rapper called Slice from Bavaria, Germany. Dude’s got a lot of potential and apparently he dropped out of school to rap full-time so you really can’t fault his heart, that takes guts for sure. He knows how to flow well, and has a nice style, might need to work a bit in his content of a few of his tracks. Don’t let the little intro fool ya though, this is a solid track. For fans of Apathy, John Vietnam, Configa Beats (yeah I can use a producer/DJ as a rec too, what!)
You can stream his entire album over on here.
Will never stop supporting these dudes, plus they have a song called ‘LOL’. Surely that’s enough to make you listen? No? Yes? Yes.
For fans of BLESTeNATION, Apathy, Ugly Duckling, Dilated Peoples.
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