One of the biggest tracks of the year, Skepta and Young Lord’s “It Ain’t Safe” gets one of the most least inspiring videos you’ll see in a while. Skepta’s been on his 90’s vibe for some time and it continues in his new video which he directed along with ASAP Mob’s Continue Reading
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Drake – “6 God”, “How About Now” and “Heat of The Moment”
Drake’s released three tracks that recently leaked from his new album Views From The 6; the upbeat and brash “6 God”, the Jodeci sampling “How About Now” and a mushy RnB track “Heat of The Moment”. Listen to and download ’em for free below. Drake’s new album is sounding good, but these Continue Reading
Kendrick Lamar – i
Kendrick Lamar’s back with a new single “i”, featuring more of a Pop sound than any of his previous releases. Kendrick hasn’t turned his back on making music with substance though, the song and features an uplifting message of loving oneself and each other. “i” is taken from Kendrick Lamar’s Continue Reading
Turan – Departed (Video)
Turan’s just unveiled the video to his former Song of The Day track “Departed”. Check it out below, it’s pretty damn good just like the song! “Departed” is the lead single from Turan’s forthcoming debut Persistence of Memory EP, which will be released August 18th. You can pre-order the EP now on iTunes. Continue Reading
Del`Boy – Caesars Palace (Prod. By Donovan)
East London rapper Del`Boy’s made as good as a first impression any musician can hope for. His first release “Caesars Palace” is a brilliant track and message to “embrace your difference.” I sure hope this means that there’s more good music to come from the 22 year old as we need Continue Reading
G Frsh – Alfie EP (Preview)
South London rapper G Frsh will release his Alfie EP on August 11th. You can listen to a preview of the EP below thanks to the good folks over at Noisey. You can download “Hardest Part” for free from Mix Mag. G Frsh’s Alfie EP is available to pre-order now Continue Reading
Little Simz – Have I
North London rapper, Little Simz will release her new mini-EP, Age 101: Drop 1, tomorrow (Tuesday August 5th). “Have I” is the EP’s lead track and it’s a brilliant illustration of the 20-year-old rapper’s skill – she gets better each time I hear her. This EP should be good.
Chance The Rapper – Wonderful Everyday: Arthur (ft. Jesse Ware, Wyclef Jean, Francis & The Lights, Elle Varner, Eryn Allen Kane, The O’my’s, Peter Cottontale & Donnie Trumpet)
With a lineup that includes Jessie Ware, Francis & The Lights and Elle Varner amongst others, Chicago’s Chance The Rapper might have just released 2014’s “All of The Lights”. The song is the latest release in Chano’s Social Experiment Series, which you can listen to on soundcloud.com/chancetherapper. Having seen him live twice this Continue Reading
YOU NEED THIS IN YOUR LIFE #13: Rustie – Attak (feat. Danny Brown)
Gotta admit I haven’t heard a track this good in a while, shout outs to Rustie & Danny Brown. “Attak” is taken from Rustie’s new album Green Language, which will be released August 24th. You can pre-order it now on iTunes. Previously: Rustie – Raptor
Hudson Mohawke – Chimes
Hudson Mohawke’s Chimes EP will be released on 28th September and you can pre-order it now on iTunes. The title track “Chimes” is available now as a free download with pre-orders of EP.