TYP-ILL returns with the visuals for “Let ‘Em Talk” as featured on his hailed ‘Veterans Day’ LP, produced entirely by Statik Selektah.
The video, which Typ played a large role in producing, was both directed and edited by Hostage Media, who balance the Long Island rapper’s rapid-fire flow with equal doses of quick-panning shots and slow-motion scenes. The latter helps to drive home the song’s message of not worrying about what others are saying about you, because more often than not, they’re just jealous of your success.
Few people can claim to know that feeling better than Typ, who returned home after several tours of duty defending his country, to experience first hand, the petty-minded haters that would try to throw shade towards his movement. But as he says on the track, giving those clowns lip service is exactly what they want—“So let ‘em talk, it’s only breath.”
‘Veterans Day’ is now available through every major digital retailer/streaming service, and can be purchased on CD, courtesy of Fat Beats.
After a sold out launch, “It’s Tha Bomb” returns with a New Years Eve follow up….as DJ 279, DJ Billy Biznizz & guests take to the turntables once again.
It’s Tha Bomb is a carefully blended mixture of all that was musically brilliant about the 90s & Naughties Hip Hop and RNB clubbing scene right in the heart of the West End. So if you’re a lover of Classic Party Hip Hop, RNB and Club Classics and you love to party to a little Biggie, Aaliyah, Snoop, Mary J Blige, Naughty By Nature, R Kelly and everything in between then “It’s Tha Bomb” is the perfect choice
Don’t forget to check out the It’s Tha Bomb mixes by DJ 279
Mix 1
Mix 2
Date: Thursday 31st December
Address: The 100 Club, 100 Oxford Street, London, W1D 1LL
Time: 9pm – 3am
Price: £10 (Limited Advance Tickets) / MOTD BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE!
Check the debut video from UK collective Badly Promoted Geniuses (Skrabl, Triple Dot Beast, Baron Samedi, Sofa King, Oozhe and DJ Severe) with the SICK joint ‘BearPigGoat’. Their debut LP ‘Sorry Not Sorry’ drops on 09/01/2016 and is available for Pre-Order now here https://badlypromotedgeniuses.bandcamp.com/releases
Bristol trio The Scribes consisting of lyricist/multi instrumentalist Ill Literate, rapper Jonny Steele and beatbox maestro Lacey have today dropped their latest release ‘The Scribes Present Mr Teatime & The End Of The World’.
The talented trio first came to my attention when Aimee introduced me to their music back in our StandUpUK days and we continued to support and be fans of their music when I set up HHLAT and they were one of the first people to kindly appear in a video on our youtube channel.
Since then the guys have moved on to build a solid fan base, earning rave reviews and renowned for delivering breath taking performances full of energy and off the cuff freestyling guaranteed to move any crowd. Known for their award winning live show The Scribes push the limits of hip hop to almost breaking point, both musically and lyrically, to create the group’s trademark sound featuring a seamless blend of live instrumentation and sampling set against a block rocking backdrop of booming bass and hard hitting breaks, with appeal reaching far beyond traditional hip hop fare.
They continue that mantra with this new release, the group are back with a brand new concept, something a little bit different than you may be use to, lets set the scene for you….
The Scribes received this message “My name is Mr Teatime, I am contacting you from the year 2074. The world is now a very different place. After the bomb dropped the robots took control. Please heed my warning. I am so alone.”
‘Mr Teatime & The End Of The World’ tells the story of the catastrophic end of life as we know it and the desperate quest of the eponymous last man alive to stop the rise of the robots and find other survivors.
A lyrical tribute to 80’s sci-fi movies set against a daring soundscape of glitchy, dusty hip hop “Mr Teatime & The End Of The World” seemlessly captures the relentless desperation of mankind’s last survivor in an eminently listenable and entertaining fashion.
Initially I didn’t quite get it to be honest, with background noise and constant chitter chatter I couldn’t full take on everything that was hitting me. Finally after a few listens and some ‘me’ time, this clever release began to grow on me. This quirky release is bursting full of originality and this well conceived concept is why we are such massive fans of The Scribes. Their creativity knows no bounds and they are always looking to push the boundaries of Hip Hop, you could call this a 7 track Hip Hopera
Once you become fully submersed in the release The Scribes take us on a musical journey into a dark future, but one that captures your attention throughout. From something I thought I wasn’t going to enjoy, this is one SICK release and something you need to check out now!!
The Scribes Present ‘Mr Teatime & the End of the World’ is out NOW on Reel Me Records, get your download here
Great track from talented London rapper Shay D with ‘The Who, What, Why’, produced by Chairman Maf. The single is taken from her highly anticipated album “A Figure of Speech” Shay D’s debut album available on PRE-ORDER NOW here
PRhyme (Royce Da 5’9” & DJ Premier) return with an extended digital deluxe release of their critically acclaimed, self-titled debut collaborative effort, which features appearances from Black Thought, Logic Joey Bada$$, MF Doom and Phonte.
After premieres with Complex, Zane Lowe, Pitchfork & Noisey, PRhyme returns with “Wishin II” featuring Black Thought of the legendary Roots crew.
“Wishin II” starts with a heartfelt dedication to the late Rich Nichols (The Roots manager) sending his love and words to the whole Illa Fifth crew; but once the salute comes to an end, Tariq and Royce dismantle the Preemo beat as only they can.
A young veteran of the Birmingham music scene, RTkal has been honing his craft as one of the cities most talented wordsmiths since the early 2000’s.
Inspired by his youth, his generation and his heritage, RTkal has used music to spread positive vibes, unite and entertain audiences across the world.
As an independent artist RT has had charted success in various countries with tracks such as “Puttin’ In The Work” by Ghost Writers and “Run Your Mouth” by Noisses ft Lady Leshurr and Foreign beggars which also won UK Music Video Awards best urban music video of 2012.
Recognised and endorsed by the likes of Snoop Dogg, BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra RTkal has performed alongside some of the most iconic musicians worldwide including Wu-Tang Clan, Dead Prez, Curtis Blow Tyga and as a Mud Family member, the UKs very own godfather of rap Skinny Man. Not to mention hyping up some of the biggest audiences in the world including performances at Glastonbury, Isle of White Festival, Lovebox, Outlook Festival and numerous tours with legendary sound systems Valve and Channel One.
After much success with collaboration projects RTkal is back with his first solo EP in 4 years. The sick ‘Skunk Rock Vol 1’ mixtape is now available for free download on Datpiff and to stream on soundcloud below after its long awaited release in September of this year. With songs such as “Money Shot” which was previewed on Complex and “Aint on Nun” which is currently being played on radio stations around the world RTkal is not one to be slept on.
Check out the full stream the mixtape here
Listen to the individual tracks from ‘Skunk Rock’ here
Detroit emcee Leaf Erikson hit me up with an email for this release after reaching out via a message on our FB page and I’ve kinda longed him out due to the deluge of submissions. However, I’ve finally got to it and now who’s feeling the dumb arse for not getting to this sooner! ‘Hidden Gems’ is an apt title for this dope EP from this talented emcee.
8 tracks deep featuring lyrical rhymes, dope, smooth jazz and soul fuelled beats, with all featuring producers and emcees all contributing to making this a seriously dope release. I’m struggling to pick a favourite or single our any specific joints, it’s best to let the music speak for itself.
This is Leaf Erikson’ 1st release with Australian label Fifty Records and his debut vinyl release, get your copy of the ‘Hidden Gems’ EP here
The Doctor’s Orders – NYE @ Hoxton Square. Huge line-up, great sound, cheap tickets! The Nextmen, DJ Vadim, DJ Format, Spin Doctor, DJ Mo Fingaz, Wah Wah 45s and more.
With proceeds going to international charity Sow A Seed, in aid of underprivileged young people in the UK and abandoned children in Africa, emerging UK Hip Hop artist, youth worker and Thornton Heath native Leon Anthony is proud to debut his brand new single titled ‘Growing Up’ featuring East London rapper A Star.
Produced by Geeda Beatz, who has previously worked for Grammy Award winning rapper Lecrae, ThisL and Derek Minor among others, ‘Growing Up’ is a gritty, raw and uncompromising record, which sees Leon Anthony delivering an insightful, thought-provoking social commentary on inner city London youth culture, with strong support from A Star, who also delivers a compelling narrative.
On ‘Growing Up’, Leon tackles heavy issues surrounding growing up in London, life and death, spirituality and community, while striking a perfect balance between delivering a strong message and creating an infectious Hip Hop record. From its catchy chorus and piercing instrumentation, to the quick fire flow and commanding delivery from Leon and A Star, ‘Growing Up’ is a massive debut from Leon Anthony.
Speaking about the new singe, Leon states, “’Growing Up’ is to engage the youth of today and to raise funds for abandoned children in Africa. I did not have the best start in life as my best friend was murdered when I was just 16 years old. Whilst this was a traumatic experience for me, God has been able to help me overcome many obstacles like this one, motivating me to make an impact on the lives of others through music”.
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