Entries in Hip-Hop (1658)

Monday
Oct312011

DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles - -B.A.P

Here is the first track to come from DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckle's forthcoming collaborative album, The Kolexion, which is set to be released early next year. Bumpy goes in and Premier is on top form, as ever - he's had an amazing 2011.

Friday
Oct282011

Professor Green - How Many Moons x Trouble (Feat. Luciana)

Over the past couple months Professor Green has let go of four massive tracks from his upcoming sophmore album, At Your Incovenience, but after having had the album for a few days now I can safely say that it is without doubt one of the most solid and well-rounded releases of 2011. I've always been a huge fan of Pro, ever since the Jump Off days, but Alive Till I'm Dead was a rather underwhelming listen considering his lyrical prowess on the mic. However, AYI sees the Hackney-born rapper at his very best, effortlessly finding a happy medium between tongue-in-cheek musings and dark/thoughtful tracks, which is backed perfectly by the ecletic selection of producers that has drafted in. Below are two of my favourite tracks from the album - How Many Moons is a huge Dubstep number produced by Hospitality signed duo Camo & Krooked and Trouble is a laid-back Jungle influenced track, which is produced by TMS and features singer/songwriter Luciana, who was made famous through Bodyrox back in 2006. An amazing album from an incredibly talented and hard working artist, which you can pick up on October 31st HERE. Time to listen again...

Friday
Oct282011

Mystro - Come We Go

Here is the first piece to be taken from Mystro's forthcoming EP, What Type Of Drug Is MYSTROGEN?, which will be used as a consultation before the full course of Mystrogen (new album) is prescribed next Feb/March. The track was originally demo'd over a beat from Harry Love, but the final version was recorded over a sexy little piece from a Latin/Funk band called Son Veneno. Whatever he does, MysDiggi never disappoints - my favourite UK MC of all-time. Download the track for free from HERE.

Thursday
Oct272011

DJ Premier - Regeneration (Feat. NaS & Berklee Symphony Orchestra)

Wow. Preemo & NaS hook up, with a little help from the Berklee Symphony Orchestra, for the first time in years to bring us the first track to come from the upcoming documentary, RE:GENERATION. Amazing, simply amazing.

Wednesday
Oct262011

Mikill Pane - Random Acts

Tomorrow night @11pm on Channel 4, straight after Joys Of Teen Sex, Mikill Pane will be featuring on Random Acts, which is a sick new series of diverse short films. The London based lyricist, will be delivering line after line of effortless wordplay and metaphors - along with enhanced with graphics and set within a striking location, this will be a feast for any word lover. Mikill Pane's new EP is out NOW on iTunes - read my review HERE.

Wednesday
Oct262011

Professor Green - Read All About (Feat. Emeli Sandé) (Later with Jools Holland)

After gracing our screens with a huge performance on this week's X-Factor, Professor Green & Emeli Sandé dropped into the Jools Holland studio to perform a more intimate version of Pro's new single. Read All About It is out NOW and At Your Inconvenience will be available on October 31st. So much love for this song.

Tuesday
Oct252011

Sway - Still Speedin' (Video)

Official visuals for the lead single from Sway's forthcoming third studio album, The Deliverence, which is set for release at the end of 2011 on 3Beat. Big first single, hoping for a huge album. Also, be on the look out for a version with an undisclosed major US feature, dropping soon...

Tuesday
Oct252011

Has-Lo - Never Was Yours

DAMN! Produced by Kev Brown, here is the second piece to come from Has-Lo's upcoming sophmore album, Conversation B, which is set for release on November 15th. Most under-rated rapper in the world alongside the most under-rated producer in the world = straight fire. Kev's drums > your favourite producer's drums. Download for free HERE.

Monday
Oct242011

Wretch 32 - Forgiveness (Feat. Etta Bond) (Todd Edwards Remix)

JHEEZ! Here is my favourite remix of the fourth single to be taken from Wretch 32's stunning album, Black & White, which comes courtesy of UK Garage legend Todd Edwards. Ministry Of Sound always put together the best remix packages, and this one is no exception - pre-order your copy HERE and it will arrive in your iTunes on December 11th. Classic 2-step vibes all day baby...

Monday
Oct242011

Professor Green - Nightmares (Feat. Royce Da 5'9 & Kobe)

Premiered last night on Tim Westwood's show, here is one of the most highly anticipated tracks off Professor Green's forthcoming sophmore album, At Your Inconvenience, which is set for release on October 31st. Produced by DJ Khalil and featuring Royce Da 5'9 & Kobe, this track shows how far Pro has come over the past few years, working with some of the biggest names in US Hip-Hop, whilst being able to stay true to that unique UK Hip-Hop sound that we have all come to love. Also, in case you missed it, you can also catch Pro & Emeli performing Read All About It on X-Factor last night, HERE.