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JOE KICKASS - MIND JOE (DEBUT ALBUM)
When you were young and your birthday was coming up, there was this insane feeling, this hunger for revealing secrets but keeping to the code and waiting for the justified time to take a peak and then rip it all open only for your heart to be conquered by the beauty that hides inside. That’s what I have with some artists and their albums. Joe Kickass is one of them and I have the pleasure of listening to his debut album tonight; let me take you on my journey:
MR PROBZ
What’s up my friends? Just over a year ago I mentionned an upcomming interview with mrProbz, at that point we already did the interview, it just had to be written. But it was such a long interview with important info in each single word that it became a stand-by project because it was just too much work. In the interview he told me that in a year from then there would be a lot of nice tracks released worldwide. And guess what? The man wasn’t fronting. The interview is still on the low but I did collect some good videos from youtube for you all to listen to mrProbz, Traumashop, the Netherlands (but worldwide).
more real hard tracks in the ‘read more’ section
JON PHONICS “HALF PAST CALM 2″ TRAILER
Not going to say a lot about this cos the trailer will give you a better taste than my words ever could. Suffice it to say that it will be dope, serious dope. This is the second trailer by the way, in case you think we’re repeating ourselves! Now lets play spot the UK emcee…
VERMIN INTERVIEW
You may remember last year I put up a little article on Bristol’s ever-expanding graffiti scene, and one of the artists mentioned was Vermin. Now I am a big fan of Bristol’s art scene in general, but there is something about Vermin’s work that has always struck a particular chord with me, so when the chance for an interview materialised, well, it would be rude not to, I thought. Here is what went down:
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SKITZ “STRUGGLA” RELEASE
The homegrown pioneer and purveyor of the Original Fever is back in our ears again, with an astounding new album and this, the first single, “Struggla“. Featuring top emcees from both sides of the Atlantic, this is sure to be one of the biggest hip hop anthems of 2010.
Frequent Skitz collaborator and legend of UK music, Rodney P returns with more fire in his voice than ever before, trading verses with Skibadee and Kardinal Offishall. The chopped soul hook lends itself to a plethora of rewinds, with Kardinal’s infectious singing style making sure it sticks in your head long after the tune is done. Many years since release of the “Countryman” LP, you can really hear the new kick in the step of Skitz’s superb production.
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R.I.P. GURU
I, Guru, am writing this letter to my fans, friends and loved ones around the world. I have had a long battle with cancer and have succumbed to the disease. Read more…
I have suffered with this illness for over a year. I have exhausted all medical options. I have a non-profit organization called Each One Counts dedicated to carrying on my charitable work on behalf of abused and disadvantaged children from around the world and also to educate and research a cure for this terrible disease that took my life.
I write this with tears in my eyes, not of sorrow but of joy for what a wonderful life I have enjoyed and how many great people I have had the pleasure of meeting.
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MUDMOWTH & METABEATS “MAAAD TIGHT” RELEASE
The Associated Minds crew look set to tear up the UK scene once again this year, if this scalding single from Mudmowth and Metabeats is anything to go by. Following on from the successes of last year, the duo are back with a bang(er).
“Maaad Tight” is the first track to be released from Mudmowth and Metabeat’s collaborative effort, the “Sledgehammer Kisses” LP, which should be dropping within next couple of months.
The beat is made up of some nice faltered drum patterns, still with that boom bap sound that is synonymous with Associated Minds, and a hook that samples a track from one of the most slept on underground emcees in the US, Thirstin Howl III (check the “Bathroom Cipher” on “Lyricist Lounge Vol. 1” if you need proof of his skills).
LDZ “THE LONDON ZOO EP”
Who doesn’t enjoy a trip to the zoo, eh? I mean I’m sure there are some horrendous zoos around the world, but generally in this country we do alright. The animals are rare and entertaining enough, even seeming genuinely happy most of the time and the wee beasties in LONDONZOO are no exception.
Yes, the dirty half-dozen are back with a brand new EP and a lot of filth. “The London Zoo EP” brings us the usual mix of comedic smut and barely legal beats that have helped cement a place in UK hip hop for Dabbla, Cobes, Rocksta, Sumgii, Pierre Green and DJ Frosty.
Five individuals and a dubstep remix make up the track listing, with a nice mix of beats from the locals, Sumgii and Pierre Green, as well as Philly B, Voltage and Zemon. Philly B opens things up with the obvious anthem of the EP, “Everybody Does It”, which is packed full of dank and dirty rhymes from Dabbla and Rocksta.
THE FREE PANTS
Okay, so the name is mischievous cause they are not free at all.
But these pants are made for our kind of living. Strong jogging pants specially made for dancing but suitable for any other activity like skateboarding and bmxing. That’s not all, you can buy strong sweatpants everywhere right? FREE pants ships for FREE worldwide and your pants come in a little backpack made from the same fabric as your pants in matching colours. Even if you never wear sweatpants, buy them for the love of the creativity.
http://thefreepants.com/
BK-ONE INTERVIEW
A few weeks ago I was preparing some questions to email to BK-One for a little interview. But a few days later we found out that he was coming to the UK with Brother Ali and so we asked if we could interview them in the flesh. The answer was a resounding ’yes’ and so following on from our interview with Brother Ali yesterday, we now have the BK-One interview for you to get stuck in to. Aren’t we good?
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BROTHER ALI INTERVIEW
Brother Ali and BK-One hit London last week, for a sold-out show at Cargo. As usual they tore it up and got as good a reception as they always do when they pay us a visit.
Before the show we managed to have a little natter with Ali which I have painstakingly transcribed for you below. Be on the lookout for the BK-One interview coming soon!
S43: So how’s the tour been going so far?
Ali: Yeah its been great, I’ve been having a lot of fun. I’m enjoying it a lot.
S43: Do you notice much difference between the types of crowds you get at your shows, as you move from country to country?
Ali: Yeah. Germany and Scandinavia know our music pretty well and I feel like we’re just getting started there, y’know what I mean, but they’re very responsive. France, except for Paris cos they know our music and it’s great, but outside of Paris it seemed like a lot of people were there cos they heard there was music, and they didn’t know my music, they don’t speak English very well and I don’t speak French very well, so it was really interesting. The UK is really rowdy, excited and you have a lot of energy. I like it a lot.
NOISIA ANNOUNCE ALBUM LAUNCH AT FABRIC
Noisia release their debut album, “Split The Atom”, on April 5th and have announced that their album launch party has also will take place on April 9th at London’s Fabric nightclub. Noisia will be taking over room 2 and will have more-than-able support from Phace, Rockwell, Andy C and more. It promises to be an exceptionally fun and loud night so make sure tickets are bought well in advance!
EL DA SENSEI IN THE UK
El Da Sensei is a name you should all be familiar with. Alongside Tame One as “Artifacts“, he produced one of the signature albums of the mid-90s, “Between a Rock and a Hard Place“, which embodied and paid homage to the other elements of hip hop: graff and breaking.
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