1)TEFLON DONS
2)THE CITY
3)HIGH TENSION
4)PUNCHED DEAD IN THE FACE (Skit)
5)BLACK MEDICINE
6)OMERTA
7)THE PAIN
8)HUSTLER
9)WE’LL KILL YOU
10)CROOK CATASTROPHE & THE GUNBLAST KID
11)UNSUB
12)I HATE YOU (Skit)
13)GANGSTA
14)TRIGGA 4 HIRE
15)AMERICAN SICKOS
16)WOLF EYES
17)HEART ATTACK
18)ONCE UPON A CRIME
Another of the daily classics from Task Force. In the build up to the release of Task Force’s highly anticipated ‘Music From The Corner Volume #5′ droppin in the next couple of days! Chess has been uploading a track daily from the previous four MFTC, so for those of you out there who aren’t familiar with these UK Hip Hop veterans…..Now you can get to Know!
Preview of the debut solo album by south London lyricist Efeks. Album out TODAY on Revorg Records.
Having put albums out for a decade as the rapper behind Prose, Efeks is an emcee who should need no introduction. A veteran of the UK rap scene, his solo debut certainly lives up to it’s title. Contemporary Classic takes a more personal direction than the Prose releases, touching on subjects drawn from Efeks’ own personal experiences. Tracks like Identity Crisis and Fool That I Am give the listener a glimpse into Efeks’ world, while others such as Open Mic and Word on the Street will resonate more with fans of raw, hard-hitting Hip Hop.
A purist of Boom-Bap Hip Hop, Efeks never comprimises with his music and the result is a rough and rugged album full of big beats, smart lyrics and impeccable flows. The guest spots include some of the illest rappers of the day as well as UK legends 20 years deep… in the game. Production is shared between a host of beat makers but the sound carries the same vibe throughout the album.
Jermiside & Danny Diggs release official visuals for the latest single off their new album ‘Quiet As Kept’. Directed by Lessondary member and former Tanya Morgan emcee Ilyas Nashid, “Victory Is Mine” finds Jermiside spittin bars through the King Historic District of Atlanta.
Shot by Giovanni Pratt & Jermiside
‘Quiet As Kept’ is available now on iTunes and Compact Disc.
Only a handful of UK hip hop producers can match Endemic’s achievements and profile. Whether it’s working with members from two of the greatest rap groups of all time (Wu Tang Clan & Boot Camp Clik), or dropping albums with EMI Music & Duckdown Records, Endemic is, according toSBTV.COM, “One of the top producers the UK has produced in the last decade”.
Now, residing full time now in New York City, Demic is preparing to drop his sophomore album“Terminal Illness vol 2” on December 10, 2013, on his own No Cure Records/ IDC Entertainment. The album features another group of top notch talent including: Masta Killa, Cappadonna, Tragedy Khadafi, Afu Ra, Skyzoo, among many others.
“I wanted to live in New York with the next album,” explains Endemic of the inspiration for this current disc. “My music is so New York influenced sonically, that it made sense to be in the city.” Plus Demic adds that many of the same artists where down to collaborate again. “There will definitely be a part 3 to complete the trilogy!”
Endemic is hardly new to the scene. In March of 2009 the UK born beat maker released his debut album “Terminal Illness,” featuring emcees such as Sean Price, Planet Asia, Hell Razah, Killah Priest and UK based artists C Mone, M9, & Triple Darkness. The disc was released on Money Maker/EMI Music, making Endemic one of the few UK music acts to achieve major label distribution in the USA.
“Terminal Illness” was received very well by fans and national media outlets worldwide. In fact, Demic was flown out to New York by the label to undertake a promo tour for the album, performing in stores such as the legendary Fat Beats in Manhattan, and appearing on many big NYC radio stations such as the DJ Eclipse show on WNYU.
Later that year, Demic dropped the EP “Needle Drop” – a collaboration with Nottingham Veteran Cappo. Endemic continued his hard east coast style of production on “Needle Drop” and provided Cappo with perfect backdrops for his heavy rhyming style. Guest spots included additional Nottingham legends Scorzayzee and Lee Ramsay and London’s talented Cyrus Malachi& Iron Braydz.
In June 2010, Demic inked an album deal with DuckDown Records, making Endemic the first UK hip hop artist to sign to this legendary NYC Label. The first album was a 2010 collaborative set with Ruste Juxx called “Adamantine” and featured DuckDown label mates General Steele of Smif N Wessun, Skyzoo, and Torae, as well as Ill Bill,Wordsmith, and Supreme
In 2011-12 Endemic created more head-knodding tracks for emcees both stateside and at home, including Masta Killa, Junior Reid, LA the Darkman, Blaq Poet, Sha Stimuli, Fame Labs, Bronze Nazareth & Kevlaar 7, Bugsy Da God, Sav Killz & Cyrus Malachi. Four tracks contributed to Malachi’s debut “Ancient Future”. Demic was also responsible for the release of Malachi’s album via his “No Cure Records” imprint.
His influences, from the mid to late 90’s New York sounds, have inspired him to create classic soundscapes for the likes of Masta Killa, Cappadonna, Tragedy Khadafi, Roc Marciano, Sean Price, Ruste Juxx, Killah Priest, Ill Bill, Smif n Wesson, Hell Razah, Afu Ra, Blaq Poet, Sha Stimuli, Shabazz the Disciple, Sunz of Man, Torae, Skyzoo, Shyheim, LA the Darkman, Junior Reid, Planet Asia, PR Terrorist (Killarmy).
Demic isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. In 2014, he will release collaborative projects with Tragedy Khadafi & Wu Tang affiliates Bronze Nazareth & Kevlaar.
“Terminal Ilness Vol 2” out Nov 26th, 2013….Track Listing:
Intro Ft. DJ Switch
King’s Indian Attack Ft. Masta Killa, Cappadonna, Bronze Nazareth & DJ Switch
High Society Ft. Tragedy Khadafi, Ruste Juxx & Afu Ra
Purple Hearts Ft. Bronze Nazareth, Kevlaar 7 & Salute da Kidd
Royal Flush Ft. Planet Asia, Ruste Juxx & DJ Switch
Capos Ft. Roc Marciano, P.R. Terrorist & Kevlaar 7
Outbreak [Interlude]
Babylon Reload Ft. Killah Priest, Hell Razah & Shabazz the Disciple
Political Criminals 2013 Ft. P.R. Terrorist, Bugsy da God & Cyrus Malachi
Circle Makerz Ft. Tesla’s Ghost & Ray Vendetta
Calisthenics Ft. Tragedy Khadafi, Sav Killz & Bugsy da God
Elite [Interlude]
Cardinal Ft. Supreme, Darkim be Allah & DJ Switch
20/20 Vision Ft. Tragedy Khadafi, Skyzoo, Kevlaar 7 & Salute da Kidd
Diamond Knights Ft. Prodigal Sunn, William Cooper & M9
Middlesbrough duo Leddie and Smoggy recently released their debut album ‘Sorry We’re Late…’ ( an apt title, seeing as we’re late on posting this ourselves here at HHL&T). Now regulars of the site will know that both myself and Aimee are massive fans of this duo and this album is a perfect example of why.
Entirely Produced by Leddie – “Sorry We’re Late…” also features instrumentation by Alex Bailey, Who also Mixed and Mastered the album, Jamie Donnelly, Kieren Kemp and Gemma Haddow, Cuts from DJs Joe Sensation and Tony White, as well as guest vocals from Ben Turner and Bre Musiq.
The full length project was recorded in their glamorous home studio – a damp, cold vacant room with 2 mattresses and a bed base (left by previous tennants of Smog’s house) …The duo wiped down the materials and constructed a vocal booth – to deaden the sound’s of police sirens, then got to work with recording the 16 track album.
‘Sorry We’re Late…’ aims to reconcile their individual music passions; fusing Hip Hop with elements of soul and blues with their alliteration and machine gun etiquette rap. Available to download for just a fiver, filled with Lyricism, dope production and cuts, you will soon see why we’re big fans of the duo.
