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Watford, UK emcee Ruthless is back with a new dope 5 track EP and the third instalment of his ‘Takeover’ series, this time taking over the beats of talented Manchester producer/rapper Diligent Fingers who is part of the team over at Abnoxshuz Entertainment. The ‘Therapy Sessions Takeover’ project is mixed and mastered by Last Resort, with the first two Takeover Projects produced by Readings Dead Man Walkn and Stevenage’s Redskull Beats both sick producers in their own right
The word ‘real’ is too often thrown about in Hip Hop. I’ve have had the pleasure of repping Ruthless’ music since his debut approximately four years ago and one of the reasons why we’re big fans of his music is his honesty in his lyrics. Ruthless is the ‘realness’ many rappers aspire to be, no subject is off limits in Ruthless’ music. He addresses the mistakes he’s made, talks of the struggles of being homeless and having to live with the daily pain of Arthritis.
We have witnessed over the past four years Ruthless turning his back on a life of crime and directing all his energy and passion into his music continuously improving his craft and growing as an artist you wont find him bragging of his misdemeanours, he comes with his honest, conscious lyrics. Aswell as rapping he has self-taught himself new skills, he now directs, films and edits videos having been entirely responsible for his last 6 videos. Ruthless truly is the essence of an ‘independent’ self sufficient artist continuously grinding which is something we admire and have great respect for here at HHLAT, however put that aside and his music still stands on its own.
We’ve told you before Ruthless is definitely an artist to keep your eyes and ears on, don’t just take our word for it having co-signs from UK heavyweights such as Klashnekoff, Genesis Elijah, Supar Novar, Logic and more don’t sleep on this talented rapper check his music out for yourselves, it’s FREE too so you got no excuses!
Tracklist
1. About Me
2. Therapy Sessions
3. This Is Music
4. I’m Gonna
5. Practice Makes Perfect
Stream and download ‘Therapy Sessions Takeover’
Ruthless – About Me (Prod Diligent Fingers) [VIDEO]
Ruthless – Im Gonna.. (Prod Diligent Fingers) [VIDEO]
Look out for Ruthless featuring on our new youtube ‘Get to Know’ series, we hope to get that done once our homie Adam has got use to the joys of parenthood after the arrival of his daughter at the weekend.
For more news, music and videos from Ruthless check out the following links
http://www.youtube.com/thelocalstar
http://www.soundcloud.com/ruthlessdb
http://www.ruthlessofficial.bandcamp.com
http://www.facebook.com/ruthless.artist
http://www.twitter.com/ruthlessdb
http://www.soundcloud.com/ruthlessdb
http://www.ruthlessofficial.bandcamp.com
http://www.facebook.com/ruthless.artist
http://www.twitter.com/ruthlessdb
Connect with Diligent Fingers
http://www.spynalrecords.co.uk
http://abnoxshuzentertainment.blogspot.com/
http://twitter.com/spynalrecords
Brooklyn rap duo QuePac released their first official music video today for “The Flask” from the QuePac EP, which dropped in March. Directed by Borough Entertainment, the video is more a short film than a video, telling the story of a night of excessive drinking across several different parties, and also the events of the morning after, starting with waking up in an odd place with a pounding hangover. The song is an ode to self-destruction.
It also features an energetic verse by Shane MauX (of the acclaimed group, Duk Duk Goose), and artwork for the project features a portrait by Eat the Cake NYC (who has worked on photo/film projects with Rex Arrow, Mac Miller, Homeboy Sandman and others). While this is QuePac’s first music video, members of QuePac have been featured on Shade45, Kevin Nottingham, 8th hop outlets. The new group can be found at http://www.soundcloud.com/quepac and http://www.facebook.com/quepacmusic. Their manager can be reached via email at paco@dukgoose.com.
QuePac is a collaboration between long-time Brooklyn favorites Que Cee and Paco (from Duk Duk Goose). The team-up sprouted out of the vibrant Bushwick music scene, where some of the most innovative sounds in Brooklyn are emerging, and from which most of their inspiration for this project is drawn. Independently, they have performed shows at major New York venues such as Irving Plaza, Gramercy Theater, Public Assembly, Sullivan Hall, as well as at out of state venues and music festivals like Afro-Punk and StereoTerra.
Video: ‘The Flask’ off the EP: “QuePac”
Stream / Free Download:
http://dirtylifestudio.bandcamp.com/album/quepac-ep
https://www.mediafire.com/?rseddq7hwk1qvsn
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/quepacmusic
https://www.twitter.com/qc115th
http://www.instagram.com/dukgoose
http://www.instagram.com/qc115th
Spitroast, the Midlands based Battle Rap organisation present more Hip-Hop Carnage… if you like Battle Rap or top notch lyricism then please read on.
TEKNICO VS JAE SOSA
Leeds representative TEKNICO from Tha Office takes on Birmingham representative JAE SOSA in bar filled UK rap madness. Who do you think won? Leave your comments on YouTube. From the D.O.A event in Wolverhampton in association with ParkStreet PR.
Also check out these other lyrically murderous videos
JEFFERS VS TRADEMARK
JEFFERS from Leeds takes on TRADEMARK from Telford for 2013’s Battle of the year. Too close to call? Or do u have an outright winner for this one?
PLAIN AND SIMPLE VS MIGHTY
BIRMINGHAM based PLAIN AND SIMPLE battles it out with BANBURY’s MIGHTY. This one goes right to the wire…
JAE SOSA VS SEANY B
SOSA in top form again battling against Norwich rapper SEANY B.
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There are moments on this EP where Reds has really had the will to succeed with such awesome displays of truly elevated lyricism and some amazing production to compliment. The old cliché, “If it ain’t broke, then don’t fix it,” is something that come to mind while flicking through the eight tracks on this extended player. Hip-Hop is Hip-Hop and its best done in a Hip-Hop way, something that Reds seems to do with ease. With honest and thought-provoking lyrics and by sticking to the same blueprint of realism as always, Reds has upped his efforts with each release he has done. Salute for another solid outing and keeping things consistent.
Download link:
http://soldjasoulz.bandcamp.com/album/reds-raiders-of-the-lost-art
Connect with Reds:
chronicredeyehiphop@hotmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/soldjasoulz.dpfreds
http://www.soundcloud.com/chronic-redeye-music
East Coast rhymesayer Skeezo and producer Rediculus have come together with The DJBooth to bring listeners their new joint street release, the Stuck in Da ’90s Remix Project.
The project finds Rediculus remixing seven standout cuts by Skeezo. Two bonus remixes bring the set to a total of nine tracks. Throughout Stuck in Da ’90s, Skeezo is joined on the mic by Bekay, DJ Modesty, El Gant, Napoleon the Legend, Nutso, Shabaam Sahdeeq and Vanessa Renee.
Stuck in Da ’90s Remix Project is available for streaming and free digital download.
Skeezo & Rediculus ‘Stuck in Da ‘90s Remix Project’ (Track-list):
01. Stuck In The 90s (Rediculus Remix)
02. Pick Up Lines Feat. Shabaam Sahdeeq & Vasnessa Renee (Rediculus Remix)
03. Party Starters Feat. Nutso (Rediculus Remix)
04. Hudson Valley Renegade (Rediculus Remix)
05. Watch Ya Step Feat. El Gant, Bekay & DJ Modesty (Rediculus Remix)
06. The Mission (Rediculus Remix)
07. How You Spit Feat. Napoleon Da Legend) (Rediculus Remix)
08. Stuck In The 90s (Rediculus Head Bang Remix)
09. How You Spit (Rediculus Reflex Remix)
Stream/Download link:
http://www.djbooth.net/index/albums/review/skeezo-x-rediculus-stuck-in-da-90s-remix-project
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The hottest property out of Brum since Malik, Dirtz is a rare character in modern-day British hip hop: uncompromising, gimmick-free, refusing to play the game to crossover commercially and above all he keeps it real. That approach has already helped to put his crew Nothink 2 Prove as one of the cities main crews, ramming dances and unleashing original music. This is much more that unashamed thug rap, instead its music that has helped them to cement his rising status. Dirtz spits the truth from start to finish giving us a diverse collection well worth checking out.
Purchase links:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hunger-pains/id814588764
Connect:
http://www.twitter.com/dirty0121
http://www.dirtyn2p.bandcamp.com
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‘This album is a ‘must-buy’ release’ PureHipHopHeat.com
‘Quality positive Boom Bap that rocks’ HipHopSavedUs.com
‘It doesn’t come much better than this’ RealHipHopDaily.com
‘Make sure you grab this solid release’ TalkingAllThatRap.com
‘One of our favourite UK releases of the month’ TheHipHopMafia.com
Wolverhampton emcee Soloman Gehazi and London producer Termite join forces to bring you a thirteen track album that is guaranteed to satisfy the needs of the most discerning Boon Bap fan. ‘Gehazimite’ really is something special with some superb solo tracks and features a string of talented UK guests including Stakka Lyrics, Hot Rox from Lost Alliance, Jae Sosa, D7, Radical, The Praying Mantis, Tommy Oliver and well respected scratch deejay Jabba Tha Kut. This is UK Hip-Hop at its best and yet another solid release from the Midlands.
The long player really does impress as it showcase the skills and flows of Soloman Gehazi’s distinctive style. The way he executes his clever wordplay is complimented by intricate wordplay and excellent lyrical punch-line abilities. Production throughout the album is from Termite, a producer who is known for his diverse style. He flips all styles here from the more hard-hitting bangers to more soulful blessed out grooves. Together the combination is deadly and his beats act as the perfect soundscape for ‘Gehazimite’.
The album features the single and video track ‘Harsh But Fair’ as well as the hugely popular ‘Verbal Enforcer 1.5’. Tracks such as ‘Dreams’ are more conceptual, showing Soloman Gehazi’s massive talent to write good songs. The politically charged ‘Don’t Trust’ and hard hitting deep lyrics on Truthful perspectives that will have you thinking on various issues, and the next video track ‘Euroclydon’ featuring Radical, The Praying Mantis and D7 is also included. This well rounded album impresses from start to finish, make sure you take time out to grab this.
Soloman Gehazi & Termite – Gehazimite (Tracklist):
01. Intro
02. Gehazimite
03. Harsh But Fair Feat. Stakka Lyrics & Hot Rox
04. Euroclydon Feat. Radical, The Praying Mantis & D7
05. Dreams Feat. Jae sosa, Tommy Oliver & Jabba Tha Kut
06. Verbal Enforcer 1.5 Feat. Jabba Tha Kut
07. Interlude
08. Don’t Trust
09. Rap Evangelist
10. Mankind
11. Truthful Perspectives
12. Harsh But Fair Remix
13. Outro
All tracks produced by Termite
Download/Stream link:
http://remnantmuzic.bandcamp.com/album/soloman-gehazi-termite-gehazimite
Soloman Gehazi & Termite Feat. Stakka Lyrics & Hot Rox – Harsh But Fair #Video
Forthcoming live shows:
27th June – Wolverhamton Carnival (Queens Square, wolverhampton)
28th June – Hip Hop Oracles (Zion City Tabernacle , Wolverhampton)
06th July – Tricksta’s Sunday Sessions (The Globe, Wolverhampton)
11th July – Urban Night (Bromley, London)
12th/13th July – Wolverhampton City Show (West Park, Wolverhampton)
02nd August – Exposure Live (Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton)
02nd August – Beats & Bars 2nd Birthday Bash (The Globe, Wolverhampton)
Connect with Soloman Gehazi:
http://www.facebook.com/adriansolomangehazi.hill
http://www.solomangehazi.bandcamp.com
Connect with Termite:
https://www.termitemusic.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/TermiteMusic
Connect with Remnant Muzic:
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The more conscious end of the musical spectrum, preferring reflective observations to aggressive energy – indeed is something that we noted from first listen. Operating on the boundary between urban positive grime based grooves and more straight forward, lyrically orientated hip-hop this is example of how to drop a project.
Addressing the concerns of British urban youth while carefully setting them a good example is never going to be easy but For The Love Of Music it’s done and done well. It’s an archetype bolstered by big drums, stirring string crescendoes and schmaltzy piano melodies seemingly lifted from TV-movie dramas with lyricism.
Music and Hip-Hop isn’t just about the poetry, it’s also about performance, and with a string of forthcoming dates up and down the country it’s no wonder their presence in the scene is increasingly. If you download one mixtape this week make sure this is it.
Tracklisting:
01. POEM
02. Let It Go
03. Rainy Days
04. Intermission Pt1
05. D.Y.H
06. Took A Chance
07. Intermission Pt2
08. Get Married
09. I Messed Up
10. F.T.L.O.M
11. Thank You
LINK: http://ftlom1.bandcamp.com/album/ftlom-vol-1
The project is set on a “name your price” giving you all the choice on how you see fit to support our art. Give as little or as much as you like.
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Remember the “Thank You” music video is out right now.
The Short Version
The Extended Version
Video from Atmosphere for one of the songs on their new album. ‘We Ain’t Gonna Die Today’, Starring Bobby Silver & DJ Rare Groove.
iTunes: http://bit.ly/South_iTunes
Official Atmosphere Store: http://bit.ly/Southsiders
Amazon: http://bit.ly/Southsiders_amz
Directed by: Blueprint – https://www.facebook.com/printmatic
Staring:
Bobby Silver – https://www.facebook.com/bobbysilver23
& DJ Rare Groove – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dj-Rar…
