Out Now // Skittles returns with Problematic

…One of Manchester’s freshest is back… his second release on his own Propatop label, instrumentation by Bricks and Ben Price. Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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Manchester hip hop in focus: ELLIS MEADE {VOODOO BLACK} GROOVEMENT INTERVIEW

…& versatility defines Manchester hip hop scene at the moment. From Kydro, Skittles ‘n’ that, Ape Cult, Mothership Connection, TNC, MOSH TEAM, The Bluntskins, ThisIsDA, The Mouse Outfit, everyone’s coming with something different. One thing that will define Manchester hip hop now, is how well we work together from paper to stage. I think for the first time in years I hear local music where people are allowing new influences to the sound, which mak…

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Reach: GZA x Manchester All Stars // Will Not Be Televised 27JAN12

MANCHESTER GZA (20 minute performance) + Skittles (full live band) / D’Lyfa Reilly / more + In The Loop & Headgone Hosted by TNC Facebook event Advance tickets are available from the 11th… £7 // RESTRICTED TO JUST 300 PHYSICAL: GAFFS FALLOWFIELD / DR HERMAN’S CITY CENTRE ONLINE: SKIDDLE.COM /// ANTWERPMANSION.COM Skulking round the back of the Curry Mile with its hood up is the Antwerp Mansion, a hidden jewel of a Manchester venue. Will Not Be Te…

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Download / LEVELZ: Reach For The Sky

…ter collective show off their introspective side with new single Reach For The Sky and a video filmed on their recent trip to India for VH1’s Supersonic festival. Download the track on Bandcamp, listen on Spotify. Produced by Metrodome, Bricks and Skittles, RFTS features Ben Price on bass and Fox, Skittles, Chunky, T-Man and Truthos Mufasa on the mic. Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Ope…

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Manchester gestalt LEVELZ release first single – LVL07

…  Chimpo’s entrance is ridiculous. Get tickets for their first birthday here. Download forthcoming In order of bars: T MAN SPARKZ SKITTLES FOX TRUTHOS MUFASA CHIMPO CHUNKY BLACK JOSH   Beat by Biome. Additional production by Metrodome, Skittles, Rich Reason and Zed Bias. Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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Reach: WILL NOT BE TELEVISED // Manchester

…HOUSE / GARAGE / DUBSTEP http://www.facebook.com/chowdownpresents – 11pm: SKITTLES live http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36tnx71FtAA £1 ENTRY ALL NIGHT ———————————————————- 4TH NOV WILL NOT BE TELEVISED present: MIND ON FIRE DJs REGGAE / WORLD / HIP HOP http://www.mindonfire.co.uk/ -11pm: D’LYFA REILLY live http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNLYoZXrp2c £1 ENTRY ALL NIGHT ——————————————————– Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new win…

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LEVELZ on Toddla T / 1Xtra / Radio 1

…ming down as their collective. Chimpo, Jonny Dub, Black Josh, Chunky, Fox, Skittles, Sparkz and T-Man: this is Manchester music in 2015.   – TODDLA T   Listen back to LEVELZ in session on Toddla T’s 1Xtra show this week. Toddla’s a perennial supporter of the Manchester sound and has been vital in bringing it to a national audience. LVL7.0 reworked, finishing the show off at 2h49m, is a sexy beast of beauty. The whole show is great though, highligh…

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Podcast: RAWFLARE // 15APR12

…o the Manchester music scene. He has made production contributions to both Skittles albums including the latest Estate Recordings release ‘Poor with £100 Trainers’, and worked closely with BAFTA nominated video production company Blind Aura Pictures creating original scores and sound designing several short films. Check more from Rawflare on itunes and at http://rawflare.com: the podcast series Rawflare Presents is kicking off – expect a wide vari…

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