…Chris: “Here’s a mix of all those tracks at the end of side B on rap albums from 1989 that people mostly skipped past and some of the records from Chicago that kicked that whole thing off. I’m a Hip House fan. Most people aren’t. Surprise me.” Boost the signal: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp…
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…much as I did making IT with @verbzyygram Although it might seem like a 2 people’s work, there were a few people involved to whom I wanted to give credit: Mixing: @miguelferrador Mastering: @jarradhearman Photos: @afonsorf Photos’ editing: @streetmob.lx Video: @jcapolinario Thank you all for being here, cheers ?? . . . . #Nuno #Verbz #Drowning #outnow #music #release #hiphop #ukhiphop #rap #rapper #producer #artist #newmusic #hiphopnews A post sh…
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…This song is a masterpiece on par with anything in recorded history. That people can consider themselves hip hop fans, without being made aware of this song, through celebration and exaltation by every outlet and publication that purports itself to be of the hip hop genre, is undeniable proof of how far the presentation of this genre has fallen. If someone claimed to be a hip hop fan then said they had never heard of Tupac or Biggie everyone woul…
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…o deliver a message. Aiming to highlight and break down prejudices towards people with histories of migration and asylum, they strive to make the abundance of cultural diversity more visible and audible. Stream and download the single here. Jamila says: My dream of a togetherness that is crossing borders became true with the production of this music video. Half of the film crew in front and behind the camera were Palestinians and Syrians, while th…
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…sicians remotely really opened up the possibilities for collaborating with people I had always wanted to work with (particularly people in the US) and this was so important for being able to achieve both the performances and sonics I wanted for each song on the record.” Mica Miller Heaven Knows is the latest single, listen to that and pre-order the album at Mica’s website. Boost the signal: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to sh…
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…J (StillMCR) – Black Star Pick 12:23 Black Star – Definition 12:33 Dilated Peoples – Worst Comes To Worst 13:42 Jurassic 5 – Freedom 14:33 Reflection Eternal – Move Somethin’ 15:18 Roots Manuva – Witness (1 Hope) 16:07 Little Simz – Gorilla 16:50 D’Angelo – Devil’s Pie 17:36 Slum Village – Fall In Love 17:53 Talib Kweli – Get By 19:07 Mos Def – Hip Hop 20:38 Blu & Exile – The World Is (Below The Heavens) 21:47 Mckinley Dixon – Sugar Water ft Quell…
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…far from closed off: this EP’s title is actually a tribute to meeting new people with inspiring ideas and approaches to life, love and creativity. Following last year’s collaborative release with James Bangura, Om Unit returns to Local Action for his first solo EP on the label. On lead track ‘Remember’, he reframes classic jungle signifiers into a breakbeat house roller full of deep tones and colour, while the subsequent ‘Ripples’ and ‘Rustt’ mar…
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…ve carved their own niche in the UK dub scene, their third album Imaginary People cementing their reputation as ‘truly original’ (David Rodigan on that quote!) players. Groovement is very happy to present the video premiere of the bittersweet Papa Daddio, out digitally on 24 March from the seminal Wah Wah 45s. You can buy the album on wax from the band’s Bandcamp right here. Alex Forster, The director of the video, delves deeper into its themes: T…
Read more…to all MCs who took part, Jay herself for holdin’ it down big time, The Mouse Outfit for representin and everyone for putting up with ‘technical’ difficulties. A really, really, vibin’ night and fantastic collective of people filling up that bar. Cheers! Boost the signal: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp…
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