Not much has changed since I first heard “Brainwashed”, I still think that Devlin is one of the best lyricists within Grime, am still looking forward to Bud, Sweat & Bears and still think that he should have gone with a different lead single. But I also understand that “D.V.L.I.N” is now Continue Reading
Hip Hop
Rick Ross feat. Jay-Z – Free Mason (CDQ)
Here’s something set to get the conspiracy theorists crazy: Jay-Z on a track titled “Free Mason”. Make of it what you will. “Free Mason will feature on Rick Ross’s new album Teflon Don which is released on July 19th. You can pre-order it from HMV today. via MrX
Video: Rick Ross feat. Curren$y & Wiz Khalifa – Super High (Sativa Remix)
Rick Ross video with Spiff TV, featuring the perfect cast for Super High’s Sativa Remix. Rick Ross’s Teflon Don is released on 19th July and can be pre-ordered through HMV.
Pharoahe Monch – Shine feat. Mela Machinko
Pharoahe Monch returns with his first single since 2007’s excellent album Desire, with a new single “Shine”. Diamond D‘s production and Mela Machinko’s singing provide the perfect backdrop for Pharoahe Monch to give us the perfect appetiser for his forthcoming album W.A.R. (We Are Renegades). Lookout for Pharoahe Monch’s W.A.R. which will be Continue Reading
Dom Kennedy – 1997 (HD Video)
Here’s something laid back for your speakers, taken from Dom Kennedy’s excellent From The Westside, With Love mixtape. Not much to say but make sure you download Dom’s From The Westside, With Love mixtape if you haven’t already, it’s FREE! Video directed by Matty Barnes.
Curren$y – Roasted feat. Trademark & Young Roddy (Video)
Although this is titled as Curren$y’s single it feels a bit like it’s Trademark’s single as he has the first verse and chorus. But when Spitta does do his thing he shines. Curren$y’s new album, Pilot Talk, is definitely something to look forward to and is released on July 13th….JETS! Directed by Jonah Continue Reading
Gucci Mane feat. Talib Kweli – Poltergeist
Of all artists to collaborate, I never thought I’d see Gucci and Kweli on the same track. Despite all fears, the collabo works and Talib Kweli adds a different energy lifting the track. Expect “Poltergeist” to feature on Gucci Mane’s next mixtape, which should be out soon judging by his Continue Reading
Fat Joe – If It Ain’t About Money feat. Trey Songz (Video)
Not bad but after having Young Jeezy on the first single and Trey Songz on this I just hope that the album isn’t filled with features. “If It Ain’t About Money” is taken from Fat Joe’s new album The Dark Side which is released on 27th July. “If It Ain’t About Continue Reading
J.Cole – Freestyle On Tim Westwood (Video)
J. Cole was in town over the weekend for the Wireless Festival and also dropped by Tim Westwood’s 1xtra show. J. Cole dropped a freestyle and went in on some classic Wu Tang Clan beats. Good to see one of the new school rappers taking it back, because many don’t.
Busta Rhymes feat. T.I., Cam’ron, Ghostface Killah & DMX – Stop The Party (Remix)
One of the biggest tunes of the year gets a star studded remix. Dj Khaled take note; you don’t need to go overboard with the features to have a strong lineup for the remix. What is Iron Man without Tony Starks? Good to see Ghosface Killah in the mix. FREE DOWNLOAD: Busta Rhymes Continue Reading