V. Nova shows you what a studio session is like while recording the record ‘I Know I’m There’, the track is produced by DJ Keal. The video was shot and directed by V. Nova. Special appearance by the band MJT.
The life of a hustler is both romanticized and misunderstood. While we often equate the baller who’s whipping around in a foreign car with success, often times, the true mover is his contemporary — the dedicated street corner hustler in the Carhartt hoodie and Timbs. Nutso is a living embodiment of this philosophy, as exemplified in “Hustler’s Spirit,” taken from his ‘Divided Souls’ EP, produced entirely by Divided Souls Ent. & DJ Pain 1.
Spitting street knowledge over a bold beat that borrows a quotable from Hov’s “Public Service Announcement,” the track has the Queens emcee detailing the ins and outs of the game, alongside the gully delivery of Trae tha Truth. Divided Soul, is set for a February 18th release date, and boasts features from the likes of Steele (of Smif-n-Wessun), Rasheed Chappell, Blacastan, Dynasty, Trae tha Truth, Chinch33 and more…stay tuned!
BVA makes his SBTV debut with a live performance of a track taken from Illinformed’s upcoming producer album called ‘The Mould Tape’ coming out this year on Real Life Drama Records (BVA and Leaf’s label).
Four Elements & Beyond would like to take you on a journey through the various legendary hip-hop producers that have influenced the rich, boom bap sound that you hear in F.E.B. music. The first producer to be showcased in this special series is Pete Rock. Pete Rock is from Mount Vernon, NY and has produced records for artists such as CL Smooth, Nas, Rakim, Heavy D, The LOX and many more.
As Shakezpeare continues to grow in the UK music scene after his December release of the ‘Narcissus’ LP produced by Manchester’s DR G, Shakez is gearing up to release a new album with DR G sometime this year…..
In the mean time go get the ‘Narcissus’ album from
This years Boom Bap Festival has a stellar line up of UK talent as well as some big overseas names on the bill and takes place on 5th – 7th June 2015 at Mildenhall, Suffolk. Tickets available now from http://www.boombapfestival.co.uk
Tracks featured:
Earl Sweatshirt – Chum
Foreign Beggars – Hold On
Homeboy Sandman – What You Want