You can download Apollo The Great’s new album the Hennessy Diaries from iTune now.
Music Videos
A nice party vibe from Boston-based artist, Natural, with some really fun lines from both Natural and featured rapper Dutch ReBelle. I really liked this team-up, and both MCs flowed off each other really well. If you’re feeling Natural you can download his mixtape for free at the mighty Bandcamp.
Life of a Twenty is a really cool concept, both the video’s idea and the general narrative behind the song itself. It’s rapped from the point of view of a $20, and charts all the business and badness that that 20 dollar bill gets to see first hand. Pretty interesting, and a crazy ending.
If you’re feeling this song, Sketchy’s new album ‘The Advebtures of Sketchy Waze’ is out soon, check his Facebook and have a look see.
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Paint Drip Musik by Fear One & SonofSam featuring Foe Nasty, Directed by Letha Lungs, Produced by SonofSam
Alright I didn’t want to start this review saying Just P is back, because the first song on this release is ‘We’re Back’, but errrr he is. Unlike a lot of other artists, (and I’m not hating on these type of tracks at all, I’m a fan of them) but a lot them comeback to music is a big old angry track with lots of disses, and a healthy potion of gassing. Just P has taken a slightly different route to his return to hip-hop; in place of that he’s thrown out tracks and this mixtape telling the audience where he’s been, and making the unaware amongst you where his roots lie. A little retrospect without living in his past success; and he’s pulled it off really well without appearing egotistical or bigheaded. That brings us nicely along to the general vibe of the EP (is it an EP? I reckon so, it’s 7 songs so I’m going with it), whilst Just P isn’t pulling any punches, or missing a beat on any song this is a very humble and honest tape. He’s not telling you HE’S THE BEST MC IN THE WORLD FUCK YOU ALL. He’s not worried about what other rappers are doing, he’s just concentrating on himself and the issues and subjects he’s addressing.
Just P talks on a varied amount of subjects, strays away from preaching to the converted but never dumbs it down. I feel like My Bars On His Beats is amongst a collection of other UK rappers that have recently released albums/mixtapes that truly reflect grimy underground British hip-hop. Ruthless’ new one ‘The Last Instrument’ is a good example, and coincidentally is featured on a collaboration ‘Cold Blood’ which shows the two MCs individual but complimentary styles off really well. It doesn’t necessarily mean gloomy-weather lyrics on every track, instead it showcases two major traits that I love about UK hip-hop, stoic realism but always backed up with constant optimism. In underground hip-hop regardless of country, it’s not about the flashy chorus it’s about the bars and Aleksander Koziel shows off his production skills with enough interesting diversity in his beats and samples that you really don’t need a hook, the instrumentation does a good job of it on its own. He’s a really versatile producer and I think he could happily work with a pretty mixed bunch of MCs and still make it work.
In short ‘My Bars On His Beats’ is a welcomed return to Just P, and I’m excited to see what’s next to come out of the Black Budget camp this year. We’re never let down by those guys.
For fans of: Ruthless, Big Dutty Deeze, Remus.
My Bars On His Beats Free Download Link
Words: Aimee
As of yet, London based rapper / songwriter Jones 2.0 may not be a name you are familiar with, but as part of the independent urban UK scene, the 22 year-old rapper will certainlyhope be hot on people’s lips by the end of 2013. The young musician has spent the last six months playing gigs such as the ‘Live and Unsigned’ finals infront of a 10,000 capacity crowd, as well as The Comedy Pub Leicester Square, Vibe Bar Brick Lane, Beck Theatre Hayes & Berties Bar Wimbledon, as he continuously works hard to perfect his live show performances.
“I’m not trying to make it big off of a certain gimmick. I’m just trying to be me and make the music I’d like to make,” says Jones, as he tries to stay away from the cliche rapper tag. Taking his inspiration from the likes of Kid Cudi, it is the rappers unique and engaging lyrics and honest view on life that sets him out from the other unsigned rappers out there.
‘Bright Lights’ is the first official release by Jones 2.0, and sees him present a hard-hitting piece of rap music. To accompany the release, the talented MC now presents the incredible visual for his debut single, taking viewers through the Bright Lights of London city.
Jones 2.0 is currently working on various new projects which are set for release later this year, so keep your eyes peeled.
‘Bright Lights’ is taken from the FREE ‘Jones 2.0 EP’ available at:http://www.jones2point0.com/
Papoose drops some bars for Link Up TV. New album ‘Nacirema Dream’ in stores March 5th
Dope D.O.D. – Rocket, Produced by Nightwatchers, a pseudonym for Noisia. Taken from Dope D.O.D.’s new album, to be released on 19th April. (USA- Duck Down Music / EU- Rough Trade)
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Mad Sabez brings you ‘SAY NADA’, the lead single for the forthcoming mix cd: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER II. Featuring EMKAYDEE, IMPERIAL, TALAPATON, MAD SABEZ, STARTAH, SILAS ZEPHANIA AND SMOOFLOW!
Craze 24 is back on SB TV with a Warm Up Session and drops some real shit for you to listen to.
