Skittles - Shut Ya Mouth x Tip-I-Cal-Ly

Here are two of my favourite tracks from Manchester-repping lyricist Skittles' highly anticipated debut album 'Poor With £100 Trainers', which is set to be released tomorrow in Manchester and March 12th for the rest of the world. Over the past 12 months this guy has fast become one of the most exciting and most well respected MCs in the UK, and after listening to this album it comes as no surprise why - the concept is amazing, his flow is naturally one of slickest you'll hear, the lyrics are genius and the production is nothing short of spectacular. Be sure to pick up a copy tomorrow, and if you're around Manchester head down to the album launch party at the Deaf Institute to see him play the album in full with a live band, Zed Bias, Dub Phizix and Broke n English.

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Sway - Level Up (Video)

Sway calls in Soccer AM's very own Tubes to help him with the visuals for his latest single 'Level Up', which is produced by Flux Pavilion and set to be released next month on 3Beat.

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Lauryn Hill debuts new songs in Washington DC

Whilst performing a gig at the Warner Theater in DC last night, Lauryn Hill closed her set with a brand new track entitled 'Fearless Vampire Killer'. Sounds very sick and she seems to be performing with a real passion - new album on the way?!

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Kings Of The City - Fire In The Booth (Video)

Fancy seeing the true talent of London based Kings Of The City with the added hype of Charlie Sloth and his overt enthusiasm? Look no further. Ali Bla Bla, Kayo Ken and singer Danny Wilder, go hard on this 11 minute long video, showcasing their talent and ferocity for the music. Going from strength to strength; most recently supporting Maverick Sabre on tour, these boys are going to make it very big, very soon. There's something really refreshing about this band. A brand new sound, tinged with the lusted after vibes of UK Hip-Hop, Blues, Grime and Rock n Roll, KOC are unique and inspiring. 

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Melanie Fiona - This Time (Feat. J. Cole)

Canadian songstress Melanie Fiona calls on fellow Roc Nation signee J. Cole to drop a verse on the new single from her forthcoming debut album 'MF Life', which drops March 20th. Very much looking forward to this.

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Sheek Louch & Ghostface Killah - Trading Places

Sick. Taken from the forthcoming 'Wu Block' album, Sheek Louch & Ghostface Killah do exactly as the title states and trade places by going in over each others classics. The album will see Wu-Tang Clan and The Lox join forces, with the project being anchored by Face & Sheek.

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Gorillaz - DoYaThing (Feat. André 3000 & James Murphy) (Video)

After dropping off the audio last week, this week sees Converse bring us the animated visuals for the collaborative track from the Gorillaz, André 3000 & James Murphy. The video features band members 2D & Murdoc getting ready for the day ahead after a heavy night drinking. Hilarious concept, and love André's little cameo. Download HERE.

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Smiler - Things You Like x Bless My Soul (Sam Roman Mix)

Fresh from signing a deal with Warner earlier this month, upcoming rapper Smiler drops off his new mixtape 'All I Know', which is packed full of old skool Hip-Hop vibes, mixed with elements taken from Dubstep & Grime. Having seen him perform this weeked on the MOBO tour, and having had the pleasure to have a quick chat with him, I have a feeling that this is just the start of a very bright future the young London-born MC. He has a refreshing flow and approach to making music - check out two of my favourite tracks after the jump (peep the sample in the title track), and download the tape for free HERE.

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Mystro - I Know U Got Sole (Video)

Featuring the amazing Ellis Cooper, here are the visuals for Mystro & DJ DSK's tribute to Eric B & Rakim's all-time classic from 1987. Sick concept, sick track, and Miss Cooper...no words.

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Fliptrix - Mind Travelling (Video)

Here is the video for the lead single and title track from Fliptrix's new EP 'Mind Travelling', which is the first of three Extended Players linked to Fliptrix’s forthcoming third solo album 'Third Eye Of The Storm'. The EP is available on iTunes HERE and the album is set for an April 21st release date on the underground label High Focus Records.

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