New track taken from Smooth Current’s latest album, Scenes From Life. Starring as ShinSight Trio; this is the only non-instrumental track on the album. He fuses hip-hop grooves with an essence of jazz better than anyone else I know. Beautiful music.
P.S. Shallow Nights Blurry Moon by ShinSight Trio is one of the most under-rated Hip-Hop records of all time.
Stephen Manderson, also known as Professor Green, is an artist who has grown and evolved more than most throughout the past 2 years. Along with fellow ex-Beats members Plan B and Example, he has changed his musical direction quite drastically and is now getting the opportunity to make and release the music that he loves. I have followed his work closely since he released The Green EP in 2006, but I think it’s safe to say that the quality of music he has produced on this album is incomparable to what he was making back then. The album may not be to some people’s taste; however, I think it has something for everyone and it is definitely an important moment for UK Hip-Hop.
“People are sick of being spoon-fed the same old shit music”
People who have only heard the two singles and go into the album expecting 10 tracks with the exact the same structure will be sadly disappointed - in fact, they are probably my two least favourite tracks on the album. I had no idea what the album was going to be like, but I am pleased to announce that it is everything I could have expected, and more. The criticism he has received from certain UK Hip-Hop & Grime ‘fans’ for wanting to progress in his career and make music that can reach out to a wider audience is something that frustrates me about the UK music scene. Success does not mean you have sold out. Pro has stayed true to his roots throughout this album and the subject matter on tracks such as ‘City Of Gold’ and ‘Goodnight’ are very reminiscent of the ‘early days’ when I first fell in love with this guys music.
Having not listened to the snippets, the production on the album is not what I was expecting at all. However; I was happy to hear that it compliments Pro’s vocal tone, which inevitably makes for a cohesive and enjoyable listen from start to finish. Some of the features also surprised me when I saw the tracklist, but there isn’t one person that doesn’t fit in with the whole concept and feel of the album. We even get to see the other side of Pro on the romantic ‘Where Do We Go’ which features the brilliant Shereen Shabanaa - although the topic is completely different, it reminds me of ‘Millionaires’ from Example’s ‘Won’t Go Quietly’. 4 years ago I would have never expected either of them to be making love songs, but it works and they are two of my favourite songs on both albums. For someone who has followed The Beats from the start; it is quite amazing to be able to see the success these boys are now achieving just 2 years after the label went bust.
I’d say that the main thing with this album is that you need to listen to it with an open mind and not make any presumptions of what it’s going to be like after hearing the two singles. I have listened to it about 5 times in the past 2 days and will definitely purchasing when it comes out. I don’t believe in supporting UK music, but I do believe in supporting good music. Below are all the necessary links you will need and my favourite track from the album, Jungle, which features Maverick Sabre. He deserves all the success this album brings.
Here is the first full track to come from John Legend & The Roots’ spectacular project, Wake Up!. Wake Up Everybody features the beautiful Melanie Fiona and one of the greatest rappers of all time, Common. Genuinely one of the best things I’ve heard in ages. Beautiful music and a brilliant message.
Love this guy and this song is one of the Summer jams of 2010. Not the greatest video in the world though. Cee-Lo and B.O.B. must have been busy or something?
3 new delicious Hip-Hop tracks to get yours ears around.
First up is a track called ‘Penpusha’, which features Selph Concious and is taken from the album 12 Bit Spit by Scottish (yes Scottish) Hip-Hop producers, Jazz Spastiks. Must hear for any Hip-Hop lover.
Next up is a track from Paul Wall’s latest album, Heart Of Champions, which features Raekwon, Yelawolf and Jay Electronica. An exceptional line-up that delivers the best track on the album, by far. Live It.
Finally is a joint off Capone-N-Noreaga’s long awaited release, The War Report 2: Report The War. Good album, but not the best of the year by any means. Too little too late maybe. This track called Bodega Stories, which features The LOX is brilliant though.
Presented by UNDRCRWN, is an exceptional mix of classic summer tunes perfect for anyone that likes good music. Mixed by DJ Jazzy Jeff and Mick Boogie, you won’t be able find a better Summer mixtape than this. Tracklist after the jump.
1. Summertime Intro 2. Kool & The Gang: Summer Madness (Live Version) 3. Kool & The Gang: Summer Madness 4. Quincy Jones: Summer In The City 5. Ahmad: Back In The Day 6. Ice Cube: It Was A Good Day 7. Roy Ayers f/ Mary J Blige: Everybody Loves The Sunshine 8. Pharcyde: Passin’ Me By (Ffej Remix) 9. Jay-Z f/ Babyface: Sunshine 10. Ramsey Lewis: Sun Goddess 11. A Tribe Called Quest: Find A Way (Ffej String Edit) 12: Bush Babies f/ Mos Def: The Love Song 13. Jodeci: Get On Up 14. The Commodores: High On Sunshine 15. J Dilla f/ Dwele : Think Twice 16. Erick Sermon f/ Marvin Gaye: Music (Mick’s Marvapella Edit) 17. Bernard Wright: Who Do You Love 18. LL Cool J: Loungin’ 19. A Tribe Called Quest: Hot Sex 20. Main Source: Live At The BBQ 21. Nuyorican Soul: Nautilus 22. Pharcyde & Sublime: Summertime 23. Fresh Prince and Jazzy Jeff: Summertime Remix 24. Michael Jackson: I Can’t Help It 25. De La Soul: Breakdawn 26. Musiq: Just Friends 27. Carl Thomas: Summer Rain 28. Faze-O: Riding High 29. Dionne Warwick: Walk On By 30. Skee-Lo: I Wish 31. Black Moon: Who Got The Props 32. Frankie Beverly and Maze: Before I Let Go 33. Nu Shooz: I Can’t Wait 34. Montell Jordan: This Is How We Do It 35: The Roots f/ George Benson: Breezin’ 36: Fresh Prince and Jazzy Jeff: Time To Chill 37. Biggie: Can’t You See 38. James Brown: The Payback 39. En Vogue: My Lovin’ 40. Bobby McFerrin: Sunshine Of My Life 41. Fifth Dimension: Let The Sun Shine In 42. Mos Def: Sunshine 43. Nine: Whatcha Want 44. Otis Redding: Sittin’ On The Dock 45. 2Pac: I Get Around (Mick’s String Edit) 46. Zapp: Computer Love (Terry’s Mirage On The Water Mix) 47. Seals And Croft: Summer Breeze 48. Jay-Z: Dear Summer 49. Weldon Irvine: Morning Sunrise
Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 10:26PM 
