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Cadet’s video for INSTAGRAM GIRLS recently dropped featuring Konan on the hook. The underrated legend won’t stop there though, as he is leading up to drop his EP, THE COMMITMENT 2 After teasing followers with a snippet of ‘Instagram Girls’ at the end of 2016, Cadet opens the journey to his ‘The Commitment 2’ E.P…
One of the most celebrated, new generation artists in grime culture, Northampton’s Izzie Gibbs releases the 2nd single, OK, to be taken from his forthcoming YIN YANG EP, dropping on the 23rd June Izzie comes with straight up, real talking on this trappy number produced by Spookzville. Setting pace from the get go, the emcee…
Millennium Jazz Music drop the new Flame Griller album, FLAME GRILLED COLLECTION I & II, in their legendary MJM style While we wait patiently for some more Jazz Hop from the West Yorkshire boys via both the Flame Griller outfit or their Tough Crowd Hip Hop Jazz band, MJM decided to release the ‘Flame Grilled…
International collective Tizzy Gang drop their highly anticipated album, OPPS NEXT DOOR VOL.1, which is officially out to buy today via iTunes/Spotify With a fantastic reaction so far, with reviews coming out in Mixmag and DJ Mag, plus more to come and support from 1Xtra, Radar Radio, Reprezent, Kiss and more, take time to listen…
Leo Napier (Coachella/featured alongside Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon on Gramatik’s most successful single to date, Native Son) drops the lyric video to latest release, BEFORE I GO AWAY ‘Before I Go Away’ is the debut single from Coachella performing, neo-soul talent Leo Napier. Born in the US but now a proud London Ladbroke Grove resident, you’ll…
Bubblebrain Records present a live recording of Jersey, Channel Islands, Hip Hop artist B-Eazy’s set from their local showcase at The Troubadour, from April the 21st, 2017 B-Eazy will be releasing his debut commercial release through the label next year titled ‘Sienthe’ which is a combination of his two daughters names, Sienna and Zanthe, which…
Mostack enters the official charts with his new mixtape, HIGH STREET KID North London’s elusive rapper MoStack entered The Official Charts at No.16, selling 5.4K units of his new mixtape ‘HIGH STREET KID’. With the release, MoStack dropped ‘HSK Freestyle’ in celebration, he invited fans down to support and it was recorded and filmed in under…
UK Hip Hop legend Jehst has released his new album BILLY GREEN IS DEAD Jehst last released a full album six years and after announcing his new album ‘Billy Green is Dead’ he has decided to share with us it’s first single, ‘44th Floor‘. Inspired by Gil Scott-Heron’s song of the same name, the ambitious ‘Billy…
Birmingham-born producer FTSE announces the release of, WORK U OUT, featuring Shola Ama & Donae’O via Ministry of Sound The track was premiered yesterday across Clash Music and is available for purchase across all DSP’s below. Unifying disconnected global cultures to take club music in a new direction, FTSE creates the ultimate nostalgia in the…
Fekky drops the official video for, CALL ME AGAIN, featuring Ghetts, taken from his fortchoming debut album, El Clasico Premiered via GRM Daily, the MOBO nominated South London rapper Fekky shares the official video for ‘Call Me Again’, featuring Ghetts. Directed by TVTOXIC, the trippy, fast paced cut provides an intoxicating visual texture that mirrors…
After recently receiving a world premiere first spin on BBC 1Xtra by Annie Nightingale then shortly after being picked up by another resident of 1xtra; DJ Cable, Casscade has now released the explosive visuals to new release MOOD RINGS Casscade quotes the lines, “Walk in get the place popping, Mood rings all change colours”, meaning…
THE BARE DUSTY BEAT TAPE is the first of a bunch of split tapes that Millennium Jazz Music will be releasing from time to time and featuring two MJM label mates going back to back on a double beat tape styled album This split tape is the product of both beat makers deciding to put…
Ayo Beatz makes a quick-fire follow up from the huge success of ABU DABBIN with new single MAKE IT RIGHT The self-produced fusion of tropical, dancehall sounds with elements of afrobeats, trap and house sees Ayo Beatz lays down the vocals on this summer, sunshine filled smash and makes it a truly international affair as…
SOUNDCHECK is a brand new show which brings together the best in fresh UK talent The night covers all types of music and genres with an exciting mix of both established and underground artists showcased live. This all takes part at Kamio in the heart of Shoreditch, a place known for embracing new artists and…
Ayo Beatz makes a quick-fire follow up from the huge success of ABU DABBIN with new single MAKE IT RIGHT The self-produced fusion of tropical, dancehall sounds with elements of afrobeats, trap and house sees Ayo Beatz lays down the vocals on this summer, sunshine filled smash and makes it a truly international affair as…
Setting the precedence for the summer ahead, Croydon rapper, EazyMan drops his new single, MAN LIKE THIS Immersed with infectious keys and rolling highs, accompanied by a signature Trap 808 drum pattern, the track is perfectly composed by ALL4BEATZ and the combination of style and flavour from EazyMan’s effortless flow alongside the illustrious production, certifies…
Soundcrash are incredibly excited to announce the first of their legendary summer boat parties, kicking off the season with a reggae special full of RIDDIM ON THE RIVER! Join them once again as they bounce down the Thames on the premier party boat Dutch Master, with a hand picked crew the UK’s Reggae and Soundsystem…
G.RICH a Bristol, UK based Hip Hop artist and co-owner of the Lost Minds collective, recently released his new project GEORGE’S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE It is a 16 track project with near enough all of the production being handled by dubL$w£ggrz (Aristocrats). “I feel this project brings a mad and surreal batch of lyrical content catching…
North West London based emcee Casscade drops his new mixtape, LIVING IN THE MOMENT Already having received Co-signs from the likes of Jamal Edwards of SBTV, RWD magazine and Hype Magazine in America for previous projects ‘Beyond the eyes’ , ‘Curse Of A Creative’ and ‘Only For The Summer’, this project is a large statement…
Subculture Sage reveal the first single, RUDE THAI SHIT, from their brand new T A K E 3 E P, which drops next month Reminiscent of the ‘90’s MPC/Boom Bap era of their childhood, the London duo have toured all over Europe with this song for over 3 years opening for the likes of The…
San Diego, based artist Samy Wats has dropped his debut single MULTIPLY featuring Marci from UK based group The Skints 2 hours south of LA lies San Diego, a forgotten border town turned tourist oasis. Look deeper into the heart of the city and you’ll find 28-year old street savvy – Samy Watson aka Samy…
UK born, Singapore based emcee REQ announces his debut EP. SLEEPING GIANT, released on the 02nd June and drops his new single LAZY Introducing enigmatic rapper and songwriter REQ. Born in Birkenhead, England and currently residing in the tropical city island of Singapore, REQ has been steadily making his move from a behind-the-scenes role to…
J Hus releases debut album via Black Butter Records featuring Burna Boy, Mist, Mostack and more…The title track, COMMON SENSE, is out now! Today marks the release of ‘Common Sense‘, the debut album by J Hus via Black Butter Records. A diverse body of work, the album features tracks with Burna Boy, MIST, MoStack and…
Little Simz releases her reflective new single BACKSEAT, the first release of 2017 from the award-winning North London born rapper Which follows her critically acclaimed sophomore studio album, ‘Stillness in Wonderland‘, released on Dec. 16, 2016. Revealed moments ago, the honest new track was produced by Astronote (who produced several tracks on Simz’s ‘Stillness In…
Da Beatfreakz announce the first cut from forthcoming project of original material, QUAVO, featuring Sneakbo, Moelogo, Afro-B & Sona Having already forged a successful career behind the scenes producing for the likes of Kat Deluna, Jerimih, Giggs, Usher, Sean Paul, Jaquees and Chris Brown, London based production duo Da Beatfreakz, team up with Sneakbo, Moelogo,…
Radiating an abundance of soul and endearing, yet playful reality, singer and songwriter Cherri V releases her single, WITHOUT YOU Produced by the Grammy award winning UK producer, Harmony Samuels, who is responsible for a catalogue of hits from Fifth Harmony, Ariana Grande, Kelly Rowland, Chip and more, Cherri V’s velvety tones echo over a…
Lethal Bizzle graced the 1Xtra studio this afternoon for the third day of #AceWeek, where he tore down his live lounge set! He performed his massive track ‘I Win’ and was joined alongside Melissa Steel for ‘Dear Rich’ in a tribute to Richard Antwi. He also performed alongside Donae’o where they gave a live rendition…
Bristol-based Hip Hop artist ThisisDA is reveals the video to his new jazz infused single CONTROL, SHIFT The single comes after the huge success of his first two EPs, ‘Based off Black’ and ’21 and done’ that saw him favourited by the likes of i-D, MOBO Awards Group and NTS Radio. ‘Control, Shift’ touches on…
East-London based emcee and producer Strike releases his new EP, BUILDING ON SOUNDS 3, out the 12th of May, accompanying the release, he’s just dropped the visual for lead track CAROUSEL Strike is a UK Hip Hop artist that proves that he is a poetic, syllable beast with a unique blend between U.K. and U.S.…
Earth2Tom team up with Confucius MC for the debut single ROBOTZ, from their forthcoming album ONE ‘ROBOTZ’ sees Confucius question whether the robotic nature of today’s artists is making us think like robots ourselves. Shot by global faction, the video features cameos from UK Hip Hop heavyweights Micall Parknsun and M9. Currently shutting down shows…
Soundcrash is hyped to announce an extremely rare performance from UK Hip Hop pioneer and living myth, Roots Manuva Dubbed the voice of urban Britain, Rodney Smith, aka Roots Manuva’s bass-driven, wildly inventive electronic soundscapes span a career of over 2 decades and 6 studio albums. He has collaborated with artists such as The Cinematic…
COBWEBS is the debut collaboration album between Channel Island Hip Hop artist B-Eazy and Electronic/Folk artist Eirenicon (making his first venture into Hip Hop/Spoken Word) Featuring the singles ‘Died This Way’ (#1 on BEAT100’s Audio Music Charts and Platinum Chart Award winner), ‘Oh No!’ and the original version of ‘The 4th Age Of Sand’! Cobwebs…
RaysMuzik unveils his new music video FOR ME featuring Sona and DJ Sean British Nigerian musician RaysMuzik may not yet be at the forefront of the UK Afrobeats music landscape, but he is certainly one of the most exciting new prospects within the burgeoning genre. The London-based artist already has over 2 million streams across…
UK Afrobeat Sensation StunnahGee joins forces with Nigeria’s King of R&B Kymo Kingin for new Breast Cancer Awareness EP Fusing a pioneering blend of R&B, afrobeats, pop and trap, the pair have come up with a genre-crossing record, produced by T-Izze, with a powerful purpose too. Despite this, lead single ‘I Need An Answer’ takes…
BBC Introducing’s singer Jamie Light is proud to unveil debut single LIES, released independently via his own label, Ninth Park Records The self-penned and produced track immediately stands out with its catchy hook and Jamie’s soulful vocals laid over glitchy electro beats—stemming from the singer’s love of electro music and the R&B/soul he has been…
North London based Bossman Birdie drops his latest track WALK THE WALK, produced by award winning, Grime legend Skepta At a pivotal time when grime is being described as the punk movement of a generation, Bossman Birdie explodes with the bold ‘Walk The Walk’, produced by the Grime scene’s front man and Mercury award prize…
After supporting Jesht on the first leg of the ‘Jehst 44th Floor Tour’, Booda French thought he’d celebrate a great week by dropping a new video, entitled ASTRONAUTS ‘Astronauts’ Produced by Yanaku is taken off his forthcoming EP ‘6am Coffee Club‘ which drops on 2nd May on Eatgood Records. www.facebook.com/BoodaFrench/ https://twitter.com/BoodaFrench https://soundcloud.com/boodafrench https://twitter.com/EatGoodRecords
West-London group The Age of L.U.N.A drop the title track from forthcoming EP COCO, slated for release 12th May 2017 ‘Coco’ speaks volumes on the young group’s talent as rappers Butch, Arkas and Kyote Noir find themselves in a reflective mood spitting on paths trodden and roads crossed, their bars woven between Daniella’s hypnotic honey-laced…
MC Fizzy is back with another club banger! The first single off his upcoming EP, BLACK CHAMPAGNE, called TRAP TRAP TRAP and it’s one you will not forget MC Fizzy shows that his songwriting capability knows no bounds and he can turn his hand to grime, UKG, Trap, EDM or Hip Hop. “Trap Trap Trap…
The Droppin’ Science Show is back to bless your springtime with a fresh mix of new Hip Hop and Soul, hosted and mixed by Matman “This episode is dedicated to DJ Daredevil, get well soon bro!” – Matman Featuring new music from: Kendrick Lamar, Nas, Skepta, Kaytranada, B. Bravo, Raekwon, Joey Bada$$, Run The Jewels,…