So many bars!
CYPHERS! Send us more please.
Charmingly Ghetto has finally dropped his EP ‘Kickz-N-Starez’. You might remember that we posted his video a few weeks ago, if you were the keen student you should be, you’ve been waiting for this EP since then.
It’s a good mix of backpackers, rap skills and a healthy helping of content. East Coast and West Coasts fan alike are going to find something they can vibe to. ‘Simple Days’ featuring ScienZe is by far the EP’s best and is a good example of all of CG’s varying styles and talents.
Grimy city kid hip-hop is the best way I can describe this track. This is raw and full of edges. It’s a project between DPress of the Stereo Boyz, along with another Detroit local, producer OLOS. The solo EP ‘The Lion’s Den’ will be dropping June 7th.
Some really important and poignant issues discussed within Sho Baraka’s track ‘Jim Crow’. I was going to write a big old blurb about why this is a really important song, and the reason it even critiques these things is the reason it’ll never get on the radio, but I think Sho Baraka’s explanation does it more justice. Wocka Flocka he isn’t. Don’t sleep on this album.
“N**** island is a place where oppression, ignorance and miseducation is celebrated and propagated. Racial self loathing is masked with satire and wit. It’s a place where the exceptional die and mediocrity is contagious. Escape is recommend but highly dangerous.” – Jon Parker
For centuries racial tension has been the elephant in America’s living room. Many choose to ignore the pain and injustice around them. Some reproduce this culture of ignorance because of miseducation. How can we have reasonable discussions on these issues that lead to healthy relationships and understanding? First we must not be afraid to bring to light the many obstacles that plague our society. Jim Crow is that very song. It is a shout from the auction blocks against the apathy of today’s pseudo post-racial society. It’s a challenge to both the majority and minority.”
For fans of Logic, Lupe, Lowkey.
To find out a little bit more about the story and motivations behind the album have a goosey gander of an interview with Sho.
Head bops, head bops. Is it just me, or does Yinka Diz sound loads like Murs? Not a complaint, a compliment for sure.
If Yelawolf rapped about more than just getting drunk and laid, then I’d say stylistic-wise, Raine Wilder and him share a common ground. Although Raine Wilder actually has a few more things to say than at the cluuuuub drinking some buuuuuuud. I’m very impressed with this, and will happily download his album thankyouverymuch. It’s Name Your Price, and if you’re a fan then give the man a few dollars, you can have that Happy Meal tomorrow.
For those of you lucky enough to live on these rainy shores (Did you know it rains a good 135 days a year in Britain? Cha, I think it’s probably more; I suspect that dudes who come from Seattle, U.S know what it’s like to live in a permanent rain cloud). Anyway I digress. It’s Tricksta’s Birthday on the 16th of February, and providing you’re anywhere near Wolverhampton, and got a few spare hours then you’re invited. Stix and I are going, and since we both live in the south, no one can complain about how far away you live. Bring some Cognac for Tricky, but nothing for me thanks, I’m a 4-drinks-maximum type of girl.
Aimee
A selection of HIP-HOP, DRUM’N’BASS, DUBSTEP, FUNK, R’N’B, SOUL, JAZZ with DJ’s.
TRICKSTA
SKITTY
SPRINGA
LATE
ANDY MYSTIC
JUTTLA
TOM BLACKWELL
NOLIGE
SYSTEMATIK
MATT LLOYD
NARCOTIX
YOURSINCERELYOURS
THE QUADRANT LOUNGE, LICHFIELD STREET, WOLVERHAMPTON CITY CENTRE, WV1 1DG
(5 Minutes walk from Wolverhampton Train Station)
FACEBOOK EVENTS PAGE: http://www.facebook.com/events/362813520484555
DOORS OPEN 8PM – 2AM – FREE ENTRY
GOOD VIBES, GOOD MUSIC, GOOD TIMES!!!
It’s so nice to be greeted with some generally good music on a Sunday evening. Usually we have to go through at least 3 of 4 bad emails until we find a few jewels; well this time it didn’t even take that long. J. Pinder really kills this track, with Musiq’s collaborations. I’m not quite sure what makes this song so good, and super catchy. Perhaps it’s J. Pinder’s super relaxed pace, but absolutely sincere passion, or the lyrical subject matter that pretty much everyone on this planet can relate to. Either way, this is an instant repeater.
