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You may have heard of Andy Milonakis from his tv show.. err.. The Andy Milonakis show. Well somehow he's in the video of 2009s most quirky dancehall producer, Major Lazer.
Major Lazer "Zumbie" ft. Andy Milonakis
I always wondered why there was a lack of (south) asian grime MCs. Considering they are generally as 'inner city' (for want of a better term) as their white and afro-caribbean counterparts (those that do grime anyway) you'd expect there to be a more representative coverage in the uk rap scene in r, especially since the BBC Asian network provides a platform for this. But the wait is over (I think). 2 guys from East London called Flex and Rydacoo come with their video for 'Giving me stare'. It's definitly refreshing to hear but I can't help but think these guys are clowning themselves with their Ali G-esque clothing and hand waving. Still, you can't please em all
The living legend that is Nas celebrates the birth of his son (who he's named Knight) in his 'hood of Queensbridge. No mention of Kelis tho! Apparently he wasn't allowed to be at the birth as theyre about to divorce... not a good look. Still, good to see Nas hasn't forgotten his roots.
This is a brand new video from MIK's new mixtape; Workaholic, out now. Produced by J Beatz. Shout out to DIY on the video.
Make sure you download this!!
The Official Set To Promote M.I.K's "Workaholic" Mixtape & Launch Night
Download Links
Mediafire: http://www.mediafire.com/?zamttyy4ctt
Filefront: http://www.filefront.com/14009467/M....9.07.09%5D.zip
Rapidshare: http://rapidshare.com/files/25408993..._09.07.09_.zip
Following the release of his latest offering 'Lost and Found' hip hop legend
Guru will be returning to the UK for a string of live dates to promote his
new single 'Divine Rule'.
Guru, who recently appeared as a judge on BET - 106 and Park' freestyle
fridays, will be taking to the stage at Londons' famous 100 club on 11th
July, Orange Rooms, Southampton,and a special one off instore / signing @
the King Apparel pop up store in - 38 Earlam st, Covent Garden, London WC2H
9LH on the 15th July between 6 - 9pm.
Also performing on the night will be Skandal, Reps plus DJ's Mr Thing &
Charlee Brown.
Come and check out the new store grab a moment with a hip hop legend and sip
on some free drinks courtesy of our sponsors, Tequila Aretta and Rockstar.
Arrive early its going to be a roadblock!!!
Two new sick tracks from one of the few credible supergroups La Coka Nosta to cop in anticipation of the 'A Brand You Can Trust' album dropping on July 14th, 'Made You Look' and 'Habitat Of The Gas Mask' (featuring Vinnie Paz of Jedi Mind Tricks fame, and from the soon-coming Statik Selektah and DJ Eclipse-hosted 'The Audacity Of Coke' mixtape). Click the titles above to do the download these bangers!
This is actually sick. The greatest NYC producer goes alongside the greatest singer of all time for this mix, check it out, enjoy, reminise.
Click below to stream or download!
http://www.zshare.net/audio/61934373dba0571d/
This set was disgusting. Look out for the video to be added soon.
HOOCHINOO LIVE
FRIDAY 31st JULY
@ VIBE BAR
The Truman Brewery
91 Brick Lane
London E1 6QL
Tel: 02074260491
The Hoochinoo braves put on an all live UK and alternative hip hop night, this month features live PAs from:
DELEGATES OF CULTURE
KASHMERE
BELLATRIX (FEMALE BEATBOXING WORLD CHAMPION)
INC & MEDISON
COMPOUND (THE UNTOLD)
CROSS BONE T
COCKTAILMIXER (THE BEATSHED)
HOSTED BY NUTTY P
then DJs take you through till 1am.
SNUFF & DAREDEVIL ( 4 TURNTABLE/MPC SESSION )
AK-ONE
LA FOURS
CHERRY FLY
** This night is dedicated to the memory of Dan Shaw (The Untold)**
"Bellatrix is the UK's leading female beatbox artist, and one of few performing beatbox girls worldwide. A talented jazz double bassist, Bellatrix is a pioneering beatboxer who works with instrumentalists as well as live looping and playing bass whilst beatboxing."
"Delegates of Culture are no strangers to live shows and have supported the likes of Roots Manuva, Non Phixion, Ice T, Public Enemy and DJ Cash Money. More recently, Skuff, Inja and Toe have been performing as part of the extended Taskforce Family alongside Chester P, Farma G, Ramson Badbonez, D:Molish and Remus
Look out for this new track from the UK's answer to Immortal Technique (sorry about the bad comparison but they have similar left wing/socialist/viva el revolution content) and former Poisonous Poet, Lowkey. This tracks rinseing those weirdos over at the BNP so is a must post!
"One of my favourite rappers right now" - DJ Semtex (BBC 1Xtra + Dizzee Rascal's DJ)
One of the best lyricists in the Western Hemisphere - Benjamin Zephaniah
"Amazing...so good I was nearly crying" - Ms Dynamite
One of the most intelligent and sickest MCs - DJ MK (Kiss FM + Roots Manuva's DJ)
Lowkey's dope! Definitely representing for the UK - Ghostface Killah (Wu-Tang Clan)
We Don't Want Them is the brand new single by Hip Hop artist Lowkey, produced by The Last Skeptik. The track is being released in association with Love Music Hate Racism as a response to the fascist British National Party and their recent growth in the face of the recession with Lowkey donating all profits from the single to LMHR.
Lowkey is a Poet, Playwright, Political Activist and award winning Hip Hop Artist who has received airplay on numerous major radio stations including BBC Radio 1, Capital FM, Kiss FM, Choice FM and BBC 1Xtra and this year alone has toured internationally performing to crowds everywhere from Glastonbury and Trafalgar Square to Palestine, Israel, New York and Europe. Born 1986 at St. Georges Hospital in Tooting to a British father from Dover and an Arab mother who was born in Baghdad. Lowkey is a much needed bridge between many different worlds. Lowkey's career has gone from strength to strength building up a huge cult following and independently releasing a string of critically acclaimed albums and singles. Recently Lowkey formed the superband Mongrel with members of the Arctic Monkeys, Babyshambles and Reverend and the Makers, and their debut album was released free in The Independent earlier this year.
DJ and Producer The Last Skeptik has worked with, and remixed the likes of Sway, Daniel Merriweather, Marina and The Diamonds, Jehst and Get Cape Wear Cape Fly. Having recieved critical acclaim from the likes of Huw Stephens, RWD, Q, Hip Hop Connection and Rob Da Bank - Skeptik is a young producer to keep an eye on in the coming months.
In the wake of the Mosquito EP release from Virus Syndicate we now have the music video for the thoughtful song ‘Believe’ as we await the
deadly attack of Malaria; their second EP released July 6th .
As Virus Syndicate enter the second phase of the ‘Break Out Trilogy’ of EP’s ‘Believe’ speaks to the meaningful side of the soul. While
Dionne’s satisfying vocals are heard we are taken on a journey of loved lost seemingly never to return.
Manchester based Virus Syndicate are continuing their rise to cult status with the current EP release ‘Mosquito’ off Contagious Music and
will soon fuel the fire wit the up and coming ‘Malaria’ EP ft Kromestar. Released July 6.
Here’s a link to Believe:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSn3fjqSdI8
Pick up a copy of the Mosquito E.P below:
http://www.junodownload.com/products/1429643-02.htm
grime-hop star of the moment Chipmunk guests on Scratcha DVAs daily show on Rinse FM(8-11 mon-fri...). Definitly something i'd recomend if u have access to internet or radio at work!
http://www.zshare.net/audio/62090854ee87f933/
Will this guy ever give up bringing fire? I don't normally post up tracks on here as every other site does that for me but I made an exception when I heard this new joint from Royce of his new EP "The Revival".
This one's called Gun Harmonizing, and i love the hook.. braaapatataktak!
Releases:
M.I.K - Workaholic
Trozion - Soul of a Soldier EP
