Nathaniel Mann’s “Beachbomber” is not you’re typical Hip Hop video and rightly so. The song’s hypnotic riff, head bob inducing beat and lyrical flow deserve better than that. In it Nathaniel is seen in a field, relinquishing his possessions, and hiking to the legendary Al Hirschfeld theatre. Judging from this song Continue Reading
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Devlin – 50 Grand ft Skepta (Video)
Photo: Grace Ladoja. After a two year break, East London Grime MC Devlin is back with a bang with new single “50 Grand”. It’s Devlin at his aggressive and passionate best, while making powerful social commentary alongside man of the moment Skepta. The accompanying video is just as in your face Continue Reading
Vic Mensa – U Mad ft. Kanye West (Video)
Chicago rapper Vic Mensa is joined by Kanye West for new video “U Mad”, which looks alot like Kanye’s “All Day” video in parts. The song serves as a follow up to Vic’s 2014 single “Down on My Luck” and is the pair’s second collaboration after Vic featured on Kanye’s “Wolves” Continue Reading
Highly Recommended: Sami Switch – Solace EP
It’s hard to escape the obvious similarities to Plan B (before he became a Soul singer), but Sami Switch is more than a tribute act. There is a level of incomparable depth to Sami’s music that cannot be found in many of his rapping cohorts. As well as singing and Continue Reading
Highly Recommended: Little Simz – AGE 101: DROP 4 EP
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Little Simz is a rare commodity and we need to treasure the rapper. Her latest release AGE 101: DROP 4, the fourth instalment of her Age 101 EP series is wicked. The EP is a further example of Simz’s ability to Continue Reading
Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment – Surf (Free Album)
Chance The Rapper just dropped Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment’s long awaited album Surf out the blue. For free! Yes you read that right, the album is available to download for free on iTunes. The only downside it looks like it’s only available in the US for now, I am Continue Reading
Tinie Tempah – Not Letting Go ft. Jess Glynne (Video)
Funny that on a day that’s been quite miserable in London, Tinie drops his new single for the summer. Despite that “Not Letting Go” has hit written all over it; the song will be released on June 21st and you can pre-order it now on iTunes and Google Play. Directed by Charlie Robins & Joe Continue Reading
George The Poet – Search Party (Video)
Gotta love this guy’s lyrics, his music is hard not to like. “Search Party” is out now on iTunes, Google Play and Spotify. If George was a politician I’d vote for him! Directed by Niall Coffey.
Tinie Tempah – Not Letting Go (ft. Jess Glynne)
Interestingly “Let Go” is the second song that Tinie Tempah has made with that same name. The first was on his 2011 debut album Disc-Overy and featured Emeli Sande. It’s merely a coincidence as the two songs are totally different, with Tinie’s new single having much more of a feel Continue Reading
Vince Staples – Señorita feat. Snoh Aalegra (Video)
Wow, Vince Staples’ new video “Señorita” is thought provoking. In it the rapper makes a statement about Hip Hop music and those that follow it. I don’t want to spoil it for you, but I will say that this video is well worth a watch – or two! “Señorita” is Continue Reading