This one's from C4, the fast emerging Birmingham grime artist, and brother of Preditah, undoubtedly the most in-demand grime producer of 2011.
We caught up with him recently at 1xtra, ahead of the long awaited release of his debut single 'Off Track' which is set to hit stores in January.
30 December 2011
BlatantlyBlunt TV: C4 interview and freestyle
Audio: Mystro - UK Rap Up 2011 [1Xtra radio premier]
For the third year running the UK hip hop vet drops this track to round up all the important things that happened in 2011, both in the music world as well as the major events worth noting.... such as Wayne Rooney adopting a hairline. Big up to Mighty Mystro each and every!
29 December 2011
Video: 50 Cent - Put Your Hands Up
The latest offering from 50, off his new mixtape 'The Big 10' available for free download here: http://www.facebook.com/50cent?sk=app_298537663510900. Sick production from Jahlil Beats!
Video: TROZION & GOD'S GIFT FREESTYLE
The rising teenage MC goes back to back with the grime veteran, who appeared on Dizzee Rascal's seminal album 'Boy in Da Corner' (on 'Hold ya mouf'). Look out for their collaboration dropping soon!
Video: Just Blaze Interview with Recordkingz TV
Platinum selling Hip Hop producer Just Blaze speaks to Recordkingz TV in an exclusive interview on beat digging and music production culture. The multi million dollar recording artist has produced hits for artists like Eminem, Jay Z, Kanye West, T.I, The Game, Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg and Mariah Carey. The video includes some great sampling tips, some dusty crate music science and even some Hip Hop history.
Download: OGz - Oh Geezus It's Christmas Again! [mixtape]
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"Oh Geezus It's Christmas Again!" is your Christmas present from SE London grime crew OG'z (Little Dee, P-Money, Blacks, Jendor, Desperado) and features from Kozzie, Jammin & Shower, plus production from Preditah, Faze Miyake and more. Don't miss this!
Video: Brewer - Questions
I can confidently say this is the most smartly dressed UK rapper I have EVER seen (including the Michell Brothers). Thankfully tho this isn't just a gimmicky way of drawing your attention, and he does actually come with substance so make sure you check this!
Video: Footsie - One Spliff
One half of the Newham Generals alongside D Double E, Footsie is a certified G in the grime scene. He drops this new weed inspired banger, produced by Sukh Knight of True Tiger back in 2008. The track is out on his label Braindead Entertainment January 23. Feeling this a lot!
Check this recent vid I caught of him clashing Scratchy at the Lord of the Mics 3 launch party!
Audio: SK Vibemaker - Best of 2011 mix
The Rinse FM hip hop/grime expert brings you the best & sickest tracks straight out of the UK over 2011. He precedes the tracks in the mix with snippets of his interviews with the artists involved. Big!
Part 1 [Download: http://www.sendspace.com/file/k5su9a]
Part 2 [Download: http://www.sendspace.com/file/uwmz0l]
Video: Juicy J - Juicy J Can't
The Three 6 Mafia rapper, who's now in Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang drops this sick track off his 'Blue Dream and Lean mixtape, sampling his own voice from 'Zip and a double cup'. Love this!
Video: Obese - Man Know Remix ft. Roachee & MIK
One of the more notable names to make an impression on the grime scene is Obese, a heavy weight affiliate of Trim. He brings that gritty 'real' grime sound on 'Man Know' featuring verses from Scratchy, Roachee & M.I.K. Shoutout to Aaron Hanson on the video!
Video: NO.LAY - DRUGS
The 'unorthadox daughter' definitely does justice to this crazy production from A-D as she compares her vocal output to drugs. Big up No.Lay, repping for the real ladies out there!
Video: Rodney P - Rappertag UK
This dropped earlier in the month but it's great to see such a certified vet still dropping heat. Big up Rodney P!
23 December 2011
Video: Daytona - Writin' Raps
"They say i'm in the studio im writing raps, little do they know im stuck up in the trap"
The underground Philly rapper drops his new video about selling drugs to the fiends. The difference is that he's cooking up music, and selling it to the music heads. Pretty dope!
22 December 2011
Video: 1xtra Xmas anthem - 'Let it snow' feat UK all stars.
Check out the BBC 1Xtra Xmas anthem produced by Charlie Sloth and featuring Sway, Sincere, Lethal B, Dru Blu, Mic Righteous, Lady Leisure, G Frsh, Smiler, Biz, Lioness and Starboy Nathan on the hook. Rating this!
DOWNLOAD IT FREE HERE: http://www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/charliesloth/letitsnow/
Video: DaVinChe - 'BreakDown' + 'Jay-Z Money'
Great new instrumental here from one of the most successful and pioneering producers in grime. Click here to download for free: http://soundcloud.com/davinche/breakdown-instrumental. Tweet him the link to your own freestyle on this to @davinche, he'll retweet the sickest ones.
Check out his dope new single 'Jay-Z Money', alongside Sophie Sof:
Video: SP - Glory
The rising Birmingham MC vocals the brilliantly produced track by Ryan Leslie of the same name. Watch out for this guy!!
News: Copyright Lawsuit Over Jay-Z's "Big Pimpin'" Headed To Trial
Source: Yo Raps
A federal judge ruled earlier this month that a lawsuit brought against Jay-Z by an Egyptian man over his hit single Big Pimpin’ needs to go to trial to settle certain issues.
Osama Ahmed Fahmy initially filed the copyright infringement complaint against the music mogul back in 2007 claiming that Big Pimpin’ sampled his uncle’s song Khosara, Khosara, to which he, his uncle, and three of his siblings, hold the copyright. But earlier this year, Jay-Z filed a successful motion to have the Copyright Act’s statute of limitations limit the amount of potential damages because Fahmy knew about the infringement prior to 2000, but waited to file. The ruling means that Fahmy can only recoup infringements that occurred after August 31, 2004, three years before he filed the suit.
They will head back to court to ascertain whether or not Jay’s actually directly profited from use of Big Pimpin’ during live performances.
“There is no record evidence that Jay-Z used Big Pimpin’ in his advertisements for a particular concert or concert series, or that Big Pimpin’ was performed at every concert,” wrote US District Judge Christina Snyder in her December 9th ruling.
“It is a question of fact whether Jay-Z’s concert revenues should be considered direct or indirect…it is up to a jury to decide,” she added. “Accordingly, the court finds that there is a triable issue whether Jay-Z’s concert revenues constitute direct profits from his infringing live performances Big Pimpin’ for purposes of the Copyright Act.”
Video: J Beatz Feat. Various Artists - 8 Bar Mucktion
Dope track here from the underground grime producer who's managed to get a truckload worth of MCs to drop 8 bars all over this filthy banger. They are 9 Milli Major, Big H, Kwam, Big Narstie, Sharky Major, Blay, M.I.K, Typah, Dimples, Jammin, Rival & Tre Mission. Cop this off iTunes!
Video: Has UK Hip Hop Lost Its British Identity? (Discussion)
Jumpoff TV's UK Friday Hip Hop Report host and panel discuss if "UK Hip Hop" has lost its British identity. They also cover issues to do with grime.
Video: Kelz - Christmas Special
Dope video here from an artist that's new on my spectrum, spitting over a hot beat. If you rate this, make sure you go and support Kelz by voting him for MTV Brand New for 2012: http://brandnewunsigned.mtv.co.uk/m2musicuk
Video: Drake Ft. Lil Wayne & Tyga - The Motto
Another banger straight out the YMCMB hit factory, this time with Tyga included in the extended version and video. YOLO is the motto!
Drake ~ The Motto Featuring Lil Wayne & Tyga (Official Video) from OctobersVeryOwn on Vimeo.
Video: The Game - Martians Vs. Goblins ft. Lil Wayne & Tyler, The Creator
Undoubtedly one of the biggest collaborations in of 2011 here as Tyler gets a big break alongside Game and Weezy on this piece of audio crack. Love the beat and concept, they all sound hungry and come dirty as ever!
Video: Ramson Badbonez - PUMP DAT BASS
North London underground hip hop emcee Ramson Badbonez's long awaited debut album 'Bad Influence' is soon to drop in early 2012 on Boot Records.
Pump Dat Bass is a certified smasher, produced by Row D. Beats and with cuts by Jazz T.
Ramson takes absolutely no prisoners on this one, check out the video below..
Download: Show N Prove Instrumentals Vol 1
It looks like 2012 will be a great year for Show N Prove but in the meantime, enjoy this beat roundup of his contributions to the scene for 2011.
Download Here : http://www.mediafire.com/?hxcsquaxforpi08
Check out the trailer
Audio: A.P. aka AdotPdot - Wishing On A Star ft. Fantasia
A.P. aka AdotPdot - Wishing On A Star ft. Fantasia by AdotPdot
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News: Lil Scrappy Makes Public Calling To Stop Violence After Slim Dunkin Death
Days after the shooting of Atlanta rapper Slim Dunkin, ATL Hip-Hop artist Lil Scrappy passed along his opinion and made a public calling for artists to stop the violence.
Reflecting on Dunkin's death, the self proclaimed “Prince of the South” believes that rappers should have more focus on their careers and keeping Hip-Hop alive rather than resorting to violent acts.
"That sh*t f*cked up, 'cause you can't bring a n*gga back," Scrappy said in a video. "It's just a wake-up call. All that sucker sh*t's gotta quit. N*ggas need to think. N*ggas ain't got to be on no scared sh*t neither. N*gga gonna die regardless but its f*cked up when he goes before his time over some bullsh*t. It ain't 1994 no more, it's 2012 sh*t. You got kids who don't even know Tupac or Biggie or Pimp C. 'Who is Pimp C?' You feel me? I just wanted to pay my respects to Slim Dunkin, RIP because I f*ck with shorty. I really f*ck with shorty and their movement."
A couple days ago, Waka Flocka Flame tweeted his reaction to losing a close friend and Brick Squad Monopoly group member.
"Wish it was me….my f*cking right hand is gone," Waka tweeted on December 17th. "Never tell your problems to anyone...20% don't care and the other 80% are glad you have them. #REALSH*T #F*CKDAWORLD."
It’s still unclear as to who is initially responsible for gunning down Slim Dunkin, but it’s refreshing to know that other artist are getting fed up with the violence in a industry that has an enormous amount of influence over our youth.
20 December 2011
Releases scheduled for 19 - 25 December
This page will give you an overview of the main Hip Hop releases and events scheduled in the UK for this week. The info has been put together by HipHopListings who provide heads across the UK with updates on new events and releases.
Let us or HipHopListings (ukhiphoplistings@gmail.com) know if there’s anything you’d like to see added to this overview (or any future ones coming up)
Releases scheduled for 19 - 25 December
| Date | Artist | Title | Label |
| 20.12 | Common | The Dreamer, The Believer | Warner Bros |
| 20.12 | Young Jeezy | Thug Motivation 103 | Def Jam |
| 20.12 | Tha Joker | The Phenom | |
| 20.12 | The Internet (Syd the Kid and Matt of OFWGKTA) | Purple Naked Ladies | |
| 20.12 | Tyga | Careless World: Rise Of The Last King | Mixtape |
| 25.12 | LONDONZOO | Catfood |
Events scheduled for 19 - 25 December
| Date | Artist | Location | Venue |
| 23.12 | Doctors Orders Xmas party | London | The Queen of Hoxton |
19 December 2011
Review: Hasan Salaam - Music is my weapon EP
If music is Hasan Salaam's weapon it’s certainly not one of mass destruction. Although the production and tracks are tight it unfortunately lacks anything that really sets it apart from similar offerings out of the US politcal/conscious hip hop scene of 2011. In short I feel as though I’ve heard this all before, and at a higher level.
Play: Hasan Salaam - AK-47 Featuring Badsportt & CF
On the positive side, the track 'AK 47' is a banger and although I’m not fully about this album there’s no doubting that Salaam has put the work in. If you straight up 90’s sounding boom-bap hip hop is something you vibe off, you will like this but don’t expect anything groundbreaking. This is what uptight rap fans might call 'real hip hop' but I found it about as original as its title.
Judge your thoughts on the EP for yourself by streaming the album for free here:
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/mixtape/id.1568/title.hasan-salaam-music-is-my-weapon
However, if there was any reason to buy this album, it's that that he'll donate 100% of the profit of this EP to a small village in West Africa's Guinea-Bissau.
Find out more, buy and donate at http://www.indiegogo.com/Ittakesavillage
Review by Suave Debonaire exclusively for Blatantly Blunt
Review by Suave Debonaire exclusively for Blatantly Blunt
Video: MYNATURE - SURE THING REMIX (COME INTO MY BEDROOM)
After a number of great videos covering well known beats, the new-comer to the British hip hop scene drops his vocal of Miguel's instant classic 'Sure thing' and brings in a talented co-star! Watch out for this guy in 2012, can almost guarantee his name will about. www.mynaturemusic.com
BlatantlyBlunt TV: Highlights from Lord of the Mics private launch party
The third and final instalment of our footage from the epic launch party for the most hotly anticipated grime release of 2011 is up. go forth and share!
Video: Mavado (Feat. Ace Hood) - Emergency
Posted the audio to this up back in October and the video's finally fabricated, featuring the 'Occupy' demonstrations alongside two of the hottest artists signed to DJ Khaled's 'We The Best' label.
16 December 2011
Audio/download: Spooky DJ guest mix on Aaron Hanson's Rinse FM show 15 December
Follow @AaronHansonLDN & @spookybizzle
Video: FAKTA FT LEROII - IM A KING
The Birmingham artist completes a trio of pre-xmas releases with another smash single titled 'I'm A King'. Definitely rating this!
Video: Cashtastic - J Cole K Koke
Something a little different from the London road rap scene as the rising star gets on an introspective vibe. The single is taken from Cashtastic's forthcoming mixtape 'A LIL BIT OF CASH', releasing December 19th.
15 December 2011
Video: Faith SFX - Frank Ocean VS Dot Rotten 'We All Try'
North London legend Faith SFX drops this epic beat box using a loop pedal for DJ Gone TV.
Video: Jeezy names his top 5 rappers and which celebs he'd hit.
TM103 is just around the corner. Jeezy answers some quick fire questions at the KYLD WiLD 94.9 Studios in San Francisco. He discusses whether him and Rick Ross will ever be cool and how he almost lost his voice!
14 December 2011
Video: Samsung brings the ultimate YouTube talent contest!
Samsung Mobile presents their latest competition, this one simply named 'STAGE'. It gives users the chance to show of their raw and uncut talent, which could range from crazy break dance skills to magic tricks. Like many things on line, there's no limit to what you can do!
Visit Samsung Mobile Moments on Youtube to vote for your winner, subscribe, and to download the Android app! Also become a fan of Samsung on facebook here.
(Sponsored Post)
13 December 2011
Blatantly Blunt TV: Footsie and Scratchy relive their classic 2004 Lord of the Mics clash!
Second video from last night's launch party at the Macbeth in Hoxton! Classic stuff!
Here's the original, from Lord of the Mics part one back in 2004!
Video: Ludacris ft. Gucci Mane - Shake N Fries [NSFW!]
One of the best tracks of Luda's new mixtape gets a video - and deservedly! Great production, strong catchy hook from Gucci and of course Chris does his thing! The bass beats low on this so turn your speakers up! #stripclubmusic
Blatantly Blunt TV: Jammer + co - Lord of the Mics Anthem [live performance]
Filmed last night at the private launch party of the DVD which is now for sale!
Video: StayFresh - War Wiv Man
Brand new video from the West Mids grime collective. This one taken from Movez' release 'You Can Have It Too'.
12 December 2011
RELEASE: LORD OF THE MICS III CD / DVD OUT NOW!
LORD OF THE MICS III CD / DVD
OUT NOW!
Following the success of the two previous DVD’s, LORD OF THE MICS is back in this explosive third instalment. The long awaited CD / DVD package includes 18 hot Urban bangers and this years most epic MC battles. Full track list and information below.
CD
- Be Like Me - D Double E (Produced By True Tiger)
- No Manners - Layz Ft Skepta (Produced By Preditah)
- Go Nuts - D.Power Ft Big Nasty (Produced By G.Tank)
- Not On My Watch - Stayfresh (Produced By. Swifta Beater)
- One Big Move - Blacks & P.Money Ft Krept & Konan (Produced By Silencer Teddy Music)
- Frisco VS Deshane - Frisco (Produced By Frisco)
- Poison - Tre Mission (Produced By Flava D)
- Breakdown - Steel Banglez Ft Ghetts, Wiley, Big H & P.Money (Produced By Steel Banglez)
- It's Not A Long Ting - JME Ft Tempa T (Produced By Mr.V)
- Ghettos Are The Same - Tez Kidd (Produced By Nastee Boi)
- Ana Nutton - Hypes (Produced By Swindle)
- Motor Way Song - Sox (Produced By Gen)
- Everytime - Merky Ace (Produced By Flava D)
- OMG - Jammin Ft P.Money & Blacks (Produced By G.Tank)
- Darker Rmx - Fuda Guy, Roachy & Stutta (Produced By Rapid)
- On The Ball - Jammer (Produced By Rickboss)
- Expensive Talk - Skepta (Produced By Sx)
- MVP - Footsie Ft Jammer (Produced By Footsie)
DVD
1. Jammin VS Clipson
2. Tez Kid VS Hypes
3. Rival VS Desperado
4. Diesel VS Warriko
5. Lay Z VS Marger
6. J1 VS Merky Ace
7. Tre Mission VS Jendor
8. Sox VS
9. Kozzie
10. Extras
11. End Credits
LORD OF THE MICS III CD / DVD is out now via 360 Records
Out in the following stores:
Amazon mp3 (audio only): http://www.amazon.co.
Play (audio only): http://www.play.com/
Tesco digital – http://www.
PHYSICAL:
In conjunction with the release of LORD OF THE MICS III, Jammer has brought together the hottest MC’s from the DVD for his latest single -
Buy now from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/
Sneakbo Fresh out - Exclusive interview with DJ Semtex
DJ Semtex talks to one of the UK's hottest hip hop stars about hitting the charts from jail, and what the future holds for him since he was recently now that he's been spared a lengthy sentence by the judge due to his promising career.
11 December 2011
Major Hip Hop releases and events scheduled for 12 - 18 December
This page will give you an overview of the main Hip Hop releases and events scheduled in the UK for this week. The info has been put together by HipHopListings who provide heads across the UK with updates on new events and releases.
Let us or HipHopListings (ukhiphoplistings@gmail.com) know if there’s anything you’d like to see added to this overview (or any future ones coming up)
Releases scheduled for 12 - 18 December
Events scheduled for 12 - 18 December
Releases scheduled for 12 - 18 December
| Date | Artist | Title | Label |
| 13.12 | DJ Drama, Cam’ron & Vado | Boss Of All Bosses | mixtape |
| 13.12 | Jon Connor | Season 2 | mixtape |
| 13.12 | Roc ‘C’ | Stoned Genius | Front Paigne |
| 13.12 | yU | The Earn | Mello Music |
| 13.12 | Rick Ross | God Forgives I Don’t | MMG/Def Jam |
| 13.12 | Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa | Mac + Devin Go To High School | |
| 13.12 | Crooked I | I None We Trust | |
| 13.12 | The Kid Daytona | Interlude II | mixtape |
Events scheduled for 12 - 18 December
| Date | Artist | Location | Venue |
| 12.12 | Aloe Blacc | Glasgow | O2 ABC |
| 13.12 | Aloe Blacc | Bristol | O2 Academy |
| 14.12 | Jeru the Damaja | London | Relentless Garage |
| 14.12 | Skyzoo & Torae ft. Chima Anya | London | The Half Moon Herne Hill |
| 15.12 | Aloe Blacc | London | HMV Apollo |
| 15.12 | Professor Green | London | Electric Brixton |
| 16.12 | Aloe Blacc | Brighton | The Dome |
| 16.12 | Chipmunk | Oxford | The Regal |
| 17.12 | Jehst with Live Band | London | Relentless Garage |
| 17.12 | Scroobius Pip | Birmingham | HMV Institute |
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