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Linguistics - Self Medicated EP (Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

Linguistics – Self Medicated EP (Audio/iTunes/Spotify)

South-London-based rapper Linguistics’ new EP SELF-MEDICATED, inspired by the golden era of UK Hip Hop, shows a more reflective direction, a frank and honest personal insight rarely seen so far UK artist, emcee and rapper Linguistics has been steadily building a name for himself on stage by combining Hip Hop lyricism and skilful wordplay with the sheer energy of bass…

Dusty Stragglers - The Strangest Neighbours EP (Audio/Free Download)

Dusty Stragglers – The Strangest Neighbours EP (Audio/Free Download)

London, UK based four piece collective Dusty Stragglers drop their new EP, THE STRANGEST NEIGHBOURS, following on from their recently released single EAT FISH Check out the brand new debut project ‘The Strangest Neighbours’ five tracks of pure UK boom bap & Hip Hop, which dropped today from the Dusty Stragglers, an abstract UK Hip Hop collective with a…

Fya Da Flame ft. DJ Pressure - Comin For War (Prod. by BigBob & Dcypha/Audio)

Fya Da Flame ft. DJ Pressure – Comin For War (Prod. by BigBob & Dcypha/Audio)

UK veteran, MC Fya Da Flame, teams up with Canadian visionary producer BigBob and Dcypha to make some bold declarations in their new track COMIN FOR WAR, featuring DJ Pressure Utilizing snippets from interviews with infamous Cult Leader, Charles Manson, Fya conveys his representation of truth with the goal of challenging the fakers. The passionate…

Skip Marley - Johnny Was (Audio/Spotify) Taken Off: YARDIE OST (24th Aug)

Skip Marley – Johnny Was (Audio/Spotify) Taken Off: YARDIE OST (24th Aug)

Kingston, Jamaica-based Skip Marley covers Bob Marley Classic JOHNNY WAS, taken off the YARDIE OST, directed by Idris Elba via Island Records August 31st sees the release of YARDIE, the directorial debut from Idris Elba (OBE), one of Britain’s greatest actors. Produced and distributed by STUDIOCANAL, and based on the 1992 book by Victor Headley,…

Dockem & Malone ft. Ayo Beatz - Get Right [Remix] (Music Video/GRM Daily/iTunes/Spotify)

Dockem & Malone ft. Ayo Beatz – Get Right [Remix] (Music Video/GRM Daily/iTunes/Spotify)

London rappers Dockem & Malone drop the visual for the new remix for their recent release GET RIGHT, featuring Ayo Beatz via GRM Daily South London natives now residing in Portsmouth, Dockem & Malone come through balancing a lilting, exotic melody with a trademark heavy bass line, and the young rappers’ distinctly unique flow and…

The Doctor’s Orders Presents: JEHST + Full Live Band @ The Jazz Café, London, UK (08th Nov)

The Doctor’s Orders presents Jehst with his new FULL LIVE BAND, plus guests at The Jazz Café, London this November One of the UK’s most iconic Hip Hop artists Jehst returns to the stage this November for an exclusive run of live performances showcasing his new live band. Comprised of members of Manchester’s 8 Gold…

Roni Size - NEW FORMS [LIVE] + LTJ Bukem @ Dreamland Margate, Kent (25th Aug)

Roni Size – NEW FORMS [LIVE] + LTJ Bukem @ Dreamland Margate, Kent (25th Aug)

In collaboration with City Sound Project, this SATURDAY Drum & Bass royalty Roni Size performs his seminal album, NEW FORMS [LIVE] at Dreamland Margate4 Drum & Bass Royalty, DJ and record producer Roni Size will take to the outdoor Scenic Stage, performing a special live anniversary version of his Mercury Prize-winning album ‘New Forms’, which brought…

The Heatwave ft. Stylo G - Closer To Me (Music Video/Link Up TV/iTunes/Spotify)

The Heatwave ft. Stylo G – Closer To Me (Music Video/Link Up TV/iTunes/Spotify)

Just in time for Notting Hill Carnival, dancehall dons The Heatwave release the music video for new single, CLOSER TO ME, featuring Stylo G ‘Closer To Me’ is a grinding slice of raw dancehall with a hook line aimed directly at the clubs and street parties of Kingston, Jamaica, with longtime collaborator Jamaica-born, Londoner Stylo…

The Doctor's Orders Presents: Havoc (Mobb Deep) & Big Noyd @ Cargo, London, UK (23rd Sept)

The Doctor’s Orders Presents: Havoc (Mobb Deep) & Big Noyd @ Cargo, London, UK (23rd Sept)

The Doctor’s Orders Presents Havoc of Mobb Deep & Big Noyd, who will be performing Mobb Deep Classics & more, at Cargo, London, this September The Doctor’s Orders Presents Havoc of Mobb Deep, one of the most important groups to emerge from New York’s 90’s Hip-Hop scene. Painting gritty pictures of life hustling in Queensbridge,…

The Mouse Outfit @ The Garage, London, UK (28th Nov)

Soundcrash Presents: The Mouse Outfit @ The Garage, London, UK (28th Nov)

Jaw-dropping lyrical skill meets jazzy lo-fi grooves as Manchester’s Hip Hop super-group The Mouse Outfit light up The Garage London this November Founded in South Manchester by Chini and Defty, The Mouse Outfit earned their stripes on the local Hip Hop scene before releasing their now legendary debut LP Escape Music. Having released their third…

Casscade - Finesse (Music Video/Link Up TV/iTunes/Spotify)

Casscade – Finesse (Music Video/Link Up TV/iTunes/Spotify)

North West London emcee Casscade drops the visual to his latest track FINESSE, produced by OuhBoy via Link Up TV North West London’s Casscade returns with wavey new visuals for latest single ‘Finesse’. After a successful breakout with the official Release of previous single ‘Sexy‘, receiving various support ranging from radio BBC 1Xtra to all other…

Soundcrash Presents: GZA (Wu-Tang) & The Sugarhill Gang @ O2 Forum, Kentish Town, London, UK (25th Aug)

Soundcrash Presents: GZA (Wu-Tang) & The Sugarhill Gang @ O2 Forum, Kentish Town, London, UK (25th Aug)

Soundcrash Presents GZA, aka The Genius from the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, plus special guests this August at the O2 Forum, Kentish Town For the first time in 8 years GZA, aka The Genius, founding member of legendary Hip Hop crew Wu-Tang Clan, will cross the pond to deliver a once in a lifetime live show at London’s…

The Doctor’s Orders Presents: 45 Years of Hip Hop @ Southbank Centre (Riverside Terrace), London, UK (27th August)

The Doctor’s Orders Presents: 45 Years of Hip Hop @ Southbank Centre (Riverside Terrace), London, UK (27th August)

The Doctor’s Orders Presents 45 Years of Hip Hop at  the Southbank Centre (Riverside Terrace) on Bank Holiday Monday (27th August) For the past few years, The Doctor’s Orders have had the privilege of throwing one of the most exciting free parties of the summer thanks to the Royal Festival Hall. Taking over the terrace with…

Imperial - Layers (Album/Audio/Spotify/Illect Recordings)

Imperial – Layers (Album/Audio/Spotify/Illect Recordings)

Cambridge, UK-based artist and producer, Imperial, has released his new album LAYERS, via Illect Recordings It has been a very colourful few years for Imperial on both a personal and professional level. His family has grown with the birth of his daughter and he has studiously enhanced his production repertoire tenfold. Like many of the legendary…

Bisola - Come Alive (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

Bisola – Come Alive (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

London based singer/songwriter Bisola recently dropped her Summer R&B Club Anthem COME ALIVE ‘Come Alive’ is the new dancefloor filling, soul inspiring banger from the beautiful British songstress Bisola, the chart-topping singer/songwriter. With early support from Earmilk and Music Musings and Such, as well as BBC Introducing South, making it their Track of the Day,…

Neneh Cherry - Kong (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify) + London, Paris & Stockholm Shows

Neneh Cherry – Kong (Music Video/iTunes/Spotify) + London, Paris & Stockholm September Show Dates

Iconic artist Neneh Cherry today reveals the video for single ‘Kong’ produced by Four Tet and Massive Attack’s 3D ‘Kong’ is a powerful and vital return to the musical conversation for Cherry. Over a dubbed-out synthesis of the musicals worlds of Four Tet and 3D, she fuses the personal and political. She references the history…

St. Ivan the Terrible - Dreams (Prod. by Hobgoblin/Audio) Taken Off: From The Dirt & The Muscle (Album/iTunes)

St. Ivan the Terrible – Dreams (Prod. by Hobgoblin/Audio) Taken Off: From The Dirt & The Muscle (Album/iTunes)

The Bronx, New York-based emcee St Ivan The Terrible recently dropped his new track DREAMS, taken off his latest project, FROM THE DIRT & THE MUSCLE St. Ivan brings us his latest fresh single entitled ‘Dreams’ produced by Birmingham, UK based Hobgoblin, taken off of his latest project ‘From The Dirt & The Muscle’ released…

Rak-Su x Banx & Ranx – Pyro Ting (Prod. by Banx & Ranx/Music Video/iTunes/Spotify)

Watford, London-based group Rak-Su drop the visual to their new track, PYRO TING, produced by Montreal, Canada-based duo, Banx & Ranx Rak-Su and Banx & Ranx reveal the brand new video to their perfect-for-summer ‘Pyro Ting’ collaboration. Rak-Su have amassed a huge fan base and over a million followers since winning the X Factor last…