P General is one of the lead emcees of the Brooklyn group Bankai Fam. The super group has picked up where Wu Tang Clan and Boot Camp Clik left off. Releasing their debut EP “On My Side” in 2013, it set off a resurgence of fans’ belief that Hip Hop, and more specifically New York Hip Hop is still alive.
Building off the success of the Bankai Fam EP, we have seen solo releases from group members Skanks & G Stats. P General, was born in Barbados & immigrated to the United States in 1980 at the tender age of 3. His oldest brother, now deceased was a DJ and took a young P around with him to gigs exposing P to all types of music at a very early age. In 2007 he showed an interest in writing lyrics to beats which led to his overall passion in becoming a hip hop artist. “Family” is a deep lyrical dedication to his closest.
Twizzy – ‘Karma’ and ‘Before It’s Time’ produced by Hutch, both tracks are lifted from the talented Bristol emcee’s dope album ‘Done With All The Bull’ featuring Chester P, Genesis Elijah, Dotz and many more
Official video for Brighton rapper Ocean Wisdom’s sick track ‘Splittin’ The Racket’, produced by Dirty Dike & cuts by DJ Sammy B-Side! The track is lifted from his brand new album ‘Choas 93’ which is dropping later this year on High Focus Records. ‘Splittin’ The Racket’ is out now on digital and available to pre order on limited edition vinyl (first 150 signed) which includes the infamous underground smash ‘Walkin’, as well as a bonus track produced by 184 entitled ‘Watchin’ You’, all the instrumentals and a bonus accapella!
Ocean wisdom comes with crazy flows and we cant wait to hear the album!
After a prolonged hiatus, West London rapper Swami Baracus is back in his element, bringing you bars on beats and bass with ‘RETURN OF THE DRAGON!’ Baracus showcases his stellar wordplay and clever metaphors over a bassy boom-bap beat, with charismatic aplomb. The tongue-in-cheek video also highlights the Baracuda’s comedic side, as displayed in his previous incarnation with the Caravan Crookz.
‘Return Of The Dragon’ is available as a FREE DOWNLOAD! So grab a piece of the Dragon, and let the fire burn through your speakers!
Comet and Rediculus are back with another visual from their “End of Dayz” album with “World to See” featuring P Stew which was filmed by InDa Streetz TV and directed/edited by Comet for MadMen Visions.
Rediculus provides a hypnotic piano driven beat for Comet and P Stew to drop their gems over, and they don’t disappoint. Comet delivers 2 blazing verses that describe his unique vision of life on The Island and P Stew compliments that with tales form his own brand of street living. With guest appearance by Blaq Poet in the video, this one will blaze out the end of summer no doubt.
The album is released by Platformz Records in partnership with Mad Men Ent.
High Focus Records present ‘Everythang Is Money’ the ninth track to be lifted from Lee Scott and Dirty Dike’s collaborative project entitled ‘Butter Fly’ out now on High Focus Records. The album is entirely produced by Dirty Dike and features cuts from DJ Sammy B-Side!
Video by Vikki Digby-Johns & Lee Scott
Cuts by DJ Sammy B-Side
“Work Hard Play Hard” is the new album entirely produced by independent hip hop artist Abstract Soundz, featuring Iron Braydz (Triple Darkness), Flying Monk (Split Prophets), Skunkadelic (Afro Cluster), Kali Mist (Crudely Cut Records) and many more! The first single from the album “Dust”, featuring Lady Sanity, made the BBC 1Xtra playlist and was dropped by the likes of Mistajam and Trevor Nelson.
“Excellent stuff” – Chemo (Kilamanjaro Music)
“Abstract Soundz is well worth checking out, it might not be a name that you’ve heard of, but it definitely should be” – Vice (Wordplay Magazine)
The sound of this project has been influenced by the pioneers of that early 90s boom bap vibe, such as Pete Rock, Q Tip, Lord Finesse, Dj Premier and J Dilla – as well as household UK names such as Harry Love and Lewis Parker. The production on this record is heavily laced with Jazz, Funk and Soul samples pinned down by dusty breaks. All tracks were mastered by the experienced ears of Chemo.
Abstract Soundz Ft. The Real Dill ‘Hard Working’
A Brief History
Abstract Soundz has been producing sample based hip hop for about 10 years. At 18 he moved to London and began to network within the Capitals vibrant hip hop scene. In 2010 he released his first album “Abstract Soundz Presents….” collaborating with artists across the UK. This release was followed by production for Skunkadelic’s debut album “Musically Drifting” which came out later that year. Since then Abstract had been trying to hone in his skills and master the art of crafting funky and jazzy, laid back, smooth hip hop instrumentals with and old school 90s boom bap vibe.
Connect with Abstract Soundz:
Abstractsoundzuk@gmail.com
Brown Bag AllStars member The Audible Doctor remixes the hit ‘World View’ single “Go!”, now featuring NYC heavy-hitters Wordsworth, Aaron Cohen and K. Sparks, in addition to Joell Ortiz and AWKWORD.
