Blizzard - Neckbreaker

Released today on Launchpad Records, here is the debut single from 18 year old Manchester-born rapper Blizzard. Cool production and cool bars throughout - hopefully this is the start of people paying attention to his talent, and not knowing him as the cocky kid who got destroyed by a teacher on Don't Flop. Get your copy HERE.

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Mikill Pane - 25 Tracks (Feat. Ed Sheeran) x Paper Princess (Feat. Yasmin)

After bringing you an exclusive of the Example featuring 'Andy Warhol' yesterday, here are two of my favourite tracks from Mikill Pane's new EP 'You Guest It', which has just this minute dropped on SB.TV. Check out my review HERE, and download HERE. Too good.

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R.I.P. Guru: July 17, 1961 - April 19, 2010

Two years ago today Hip-Hop lost one of its true legends - Keith Edward Elam, better known as Guru, 1/2 of GangStarr and the mind behind the ground-breaking Jazzmatazz series, sadly went into cardiac arrest and, following surgery, fell into a coma. For me, GangStarr could well be the greatest Hip-Hop duo of all-time; the chemistry he and Preemo had was simply untouchable, and together they created some of the genre's most memorable music, which is why the way that their friendship ended was so hard to stomach for most fans. Check out some of my favourite tracks from Guru after the jump, and be sure to remember him for all the right reasons today. Love.

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Mikill Pane - Hey Baby (Feat. P Money, Fem-Fel & Katie Price)

Premiered last night on CJ Beatz' show, here is the first track to surface from Mikill Pane's forthcoming 'You Guest It EP', which features P Money, Fem-Fel & yes, Katie Price. The EP drops Sunday 22nd April, is produced entirely by Jake Gosling and features Example, Ed Sheeran, Yasmin & More. Review coming soon, bro.

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Smiler - Dropout Demo

Warner signee Smiler is stopping for no-one at the minute, this time paying a visit to Dropout UK to deliver his Dropout Demo. The extremely talented London-born rapper has an untouchable flow and a ridiculous amount of bars.

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Joey Bada$$ - Catharsis

Since bursting onto the scene with 'Survival Tactics' a few months ago, 17-year old Joey Bada$$ has already gained quite the fanbase. His debut mixtape '1999' is on the way, but to wet our appetite even more, last night he dropped off 'Catharsis', which will features on Johnny Shipes'  forthcoming project 'GOOD TALK VOLUME 10'. This kid is special.

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Snoop Dogg - Show You How a Gangsta Do x Really Wanna Be with You

My two favourite tracks from Snoop Dogg's latest project 'The Stoner's EP', which has 10 tracks and features Tha Dogg Pound, Hustle Boyz, Chris Starr and Indastree. Classic laid-back Snoop - he is just effortlessly cool. Out now in the USA.

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Bashy - Male Pride (Feat. Wretch 32 & DaVinChe)

Featuring DaVinChe on the chorus and and a verse from fellow MC Wretch 32, here is the latest track from Bashy's forthcoming EP 'The Great Escape'. Cool production, great concept and a dope video. Top work all round - DOWNLOAD.

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Rizzle Kicks - Nasty (Official Video)

After bringing us the audio a couple of weeks ago, Jordan Stephens (Rizzle of Rizzle Kicks) last night brought us a very cool animated/lyric video for his freestyle over the lead single from NaS' forthcoming album. NaS himself gave this the green light, and ever since hearing it a few months back, I've been a massive fan. Killed it.

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Azealia Banks - 212 x Firestarter (Prodigy) (Live @ Coachella)

Azealia Banks made her debut at Coachella yesterday - she ended her set with the hit single '212' and Prodigy's all-time classic 'Firestarter'. She is sick, and hot.

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