Young Kye

Listen to young Kye kill off the dubstep beat. Liking this a lot

Tinie Tempah - Pass Out

Well feeling this tune. I think it could do a lot for Tinie. Big Big tune

Share Some Xmas Love

Here is a new tune by me im promoting. Im letting you all hear it as an Xmas present to you. Play it for me as an Xmas present to me. Everyones happy then

http://soundcloud.com/frankofraize/much-malinged

Massive Remix

Loudmouth remix of Terror Danjahs Under the Spotlight. Bare MCs on this one

Logan Sama Show Dedicated To NE

Logans show on monday was heavy as usual. The OGz were in the building and speaking about the life and times of NE (RIP). For those that dont know NE was the founding member of OGz. The Logan show showcased some of his work. Well worth a listen. They also talk about the free release of 'O Jesus its christmas' which is a free download being released on xmas day.

If you need the link to logan then fix up. Here it is anyway

www.kube.totalkiss.com - search Logan in the box

Bare Grime Mixtapes For Free

Just got told about this beauty of a site. Bare promos and all free. Go get Maveric's while your there

http://www.blimeyworld.net/PromoSpot/

BBK On Westwood

the set they did on Logan is well worth a listen too. Only vid i can find is a condensed edited version so im gonna wait for SBTV to upload the official video then post it. This is worth a look tho. Especially cos Skepta drops some new bars

Pigeon Face

Hyperfrank back with another big video:

Cyclonious Interview

Got an Interview with an artist you might not have heard of yet but is well worth a listen. He goes by the name of Cyclonious and is out of East London.




FRANKO FRAIZE
Supporting real Hip-Hop!
http://www.frankofraize.blogspot.com/

Thank you for taking your time out to do this exclusive interview.

What’s your name and where you from?

Cyclonious. I am from east London

What releases have you had out to date?

So far I have Cyclonious The Natural Disaster volumes 1,2 and 3. Rise To The Top the EP. Heroes For Hire and Poetically Scripted.

What’s your favourite part of being a rapper/MC?

Being able to relate to people through speech. Also being witty with the delivery

What do you think you bring to the table as an MC?

I bring refreshing music, lyrics, vibes, points of view and originality.

If you was not involved in music what do you think you would be doing?

Im a peoples person so I think id be working within the community with the people, like youth work or the council.

Let’s talk about your current project. When’s it out? Can you tell who is involved?

It’s called Poetically Scripted. It’s out now. People involved are Dj Ames, Opio Omega, Duby, English, Young Jason aka Benji


So what type of music do you listen to mostly?

I enjoy all kinds of music. Every type has a good cause. I more listen to Hip Hop, reggae and a little soul or rare groove

Where would you like to see yourself 5 years from now?

I would like to see my self still making real music and still being relevant in today’s world.

What have you been most proud of in your career so far?

My pleasure comes from being creative in making songs and seeing the response from the general public who watch and listen to all I do. Either at live shows or the messages they leave me on my websites.

If you could pick one producer to work with in the world who would it be and why?

Dam there are so many talented people out there, but if I really had to choose it would have to be the late great J.Dilla. To this day his productions and songs help me to get into a good zone where I can be focused.




What’s your opinion on the current state of the charts?

It’s in a terrible state of affairs right now. You don’t have to be talented to have a song out. You have things like auto tune that you can use on peoples vocals who cant sing to make it sound like they can.

How do you view Hip-Hop right about now?

Hip Hop right now is a joke. Hip Hop used to be for the people and by the people. Nowadays we can see the agenda has changed. Major labels only sign artist’s if they talk about money, murder and sex. Don’t get me wrong there are still many artist like my self who have a lot more to talk about. We just don’t get the same marketing and promotion.

Would you like to see yourself in the top ten?

A few years ago I would have said yes. Right now I would just like for people to have a copy of my material and to enjoy the Cyclonious movement.

What is your opinion on the current UK music scene?

The scene is very closed and egotistical from my experiences. I think its not what you know it’s who you know. There is many talented people in the UK that haven’t been discovered yet while the weak non talented artsit’s are put as the UK’s leading.

What’s next for you as an artist?

Well at the moment I have a single which will be released in Feb 2010. It is the first single from my debut album ‘The Revival’ which will also be released in 2010. I have also finished a EP with Duby called Army Of Two. I am not sure on the release date for that project. Last and no means least, Heroes For Hire 2 which also is in debate for its release.

Okay before you go please tell us how we can get your music and how people can get in touch with you.

You can get in touch with me on www.myspace.com/cyclonious www.cyclonious.com you can get my music on www.dittomusic.com

Peace

Another Manager

May The Force Be With You!!!!

ROOTS AND CULTURE - Thursday

In memory of Laura Watt who was taken from us in a car accident Dec09. My thoughts are with Gav and the family. Please turn out and support. all funds donated to the family of Laura.

Acts on the night are Skitz, DJ Orien, Deadly hunta, Chronicredeye and DJ Scotty

Should be a big night

Rinse Fm Petition

Please sign the petition to get the biggest station in the UK on the FM dial

SIGN PETITION HERE

Scorcher Paper View

Scorcher is doing a lot. I still aitn copped Concrete jungle but i will soon. Lipsing ting was a Par. He Came back strong with gangsters, then dark knight then this pops up. Personaly im liking this tune a lot. the beat is big

Giggs Feat Shola Ama

Could this be Gigs big radio hit? Also what ever happened to Slow songs feat Mike Skinner?

Scorzayzee On Mistajam Show

WATCH FREESTYLE HERE

Evil B AKA Blive - Modern Warfare

Evil B is one of my favourite DnB Mcs. To be honest lately i have heard so many people singing his praises. Anyway here he is on a grime beat produced by Silencer. Im feeling this tune. definatly got in my head

More Wiley Beef?

Dunno if this is gonna be another episode of beef with Wiley but there has been some dispute between Big H and Wiley. Basically Big H took the piss out of manga one time on a video, wiley then replied saying that he was proud of Manga for speaking back and said Big H should stop talking.



Anyway here is a brief reply to wiley. He also says bout Jan 1st. Dunno if it means anything. Basically i felt like blogging something so i put this up in case a saga occurs. Personally i think its something over nothing

Rage Is Winning

Apparently rage is winning:

READ ARTICLE HERE

Go Buy These Now!

FOR ONLY £2 YOU CAN HELP THE APPEAL!

First of all there is a widespread internet campaign to get Rage Against the Machine - Killing in The Name Of to number 1 for xmas. this is a protest vote against xfactor releasing the winners single in time for xmas number one every year. There used to be a big race and competition to see who would get number one however xfactor have ruined all this. anyway to cut a long story short buy Rage out of protest and lets see it get number 1.














The other to buy is Boy Better Know - Going In. This tune is heavy. Its a grime tune with commercial appeal. I definatly want to see this do well. It would be a massive look for the scene and be good to hear JME, Skepta, Frisco, Jammer on radio 1 on a regular basis. This is how the doors open. Support the singles.

On The Radar 5 Review

Nice review form Style43. Shame me, Ic and Lyrical never got a mention.

READ REVIEW HERE

Scorzayzee Interview

A real big and intresting interview with Scorzayzee on the Mistajam show

Well worth a listen

Skip to about 1:04

gives a good insight into Scorzayzee for those who aint heard of him.

LISTEN HERE

Scorzayzee - Free Mixtape

Scorzayzee is one the of the best rappers in England. He was a big name in the UK scene thru 2002-2005 with tracks like 'Great Britain, and big performances at nights like kung fu. He went away for a bit and converted to being a Muslim (i believe). Anyway go download his new free mixtape cos its BIG. Gonna post an iterview he did as well

Get Free Mixtape Here:

http://www.getnottz.co.uk/

Bless Beats Signs The Line

Taken from Bless Beats Twitter:

"Signed to Island, published by Sony, and run my own label called Blatant Swagger"
about 20 hours ago from web


Island signed Tinchy, Wiley and now Bless. Island definatly supporting the grime scene

Dont Flop - Truth v Scizzahs

The battle is heavy. features a mate of mine 'Truth'. Massive props to truth. Big battle.

Dont Flop UK V US

Big shout to Eurgh. The man formally known as Scudsy has done a lot. After being Pared by Jump Off TV in the finals of the 2 on 2 battle in america Eurgh didnt just sit back and complain, he got up and done somehting about it. He made his own battle league called 'Dont Flop' and its gone from strength to strength. The next event looks massive. replicating what jump off did but flipping it so the Americans come over here.



The event looks massive. If you cant make it then im sure it will be uploaded on youtube.

Also have a look at previous Dont Flop battles on youtube.

Oh and watch Eurgh representing the UK here

The 140 Show Tonight

Myself and Dj IC return with the 140 show tonight 6-8 on http:/www.livestream.com/dddnb. Lyrical T probably be in the building too. I aint heard from him yet but i think he is reaching. There should be a little live set too. Tracklist is done and looking big.

TUNE IN

www.livestream.com/dddnb

Trim + Plastician

The tunes that plastician draws for are massive. I love sets like this. Big bars and big beats.



Massive set

Back To The Sagas Release Date

April 12th 2010. Could be another classic. Good to see skriblah on it (one of my favourite uk rappers)

Certified banger have a good post on this. I dont want to just copy his blog so head over there for more details

www.certifiedbanger.blogspot.com

BBK ON 5.19

high energy performance. Grime in the mainstream

BBC Sound 2010

Well done Giggs and Devlin. Massive look!

View Full List HERE

I Smell A Return Of Scratchy

I recently read an interview with Wiley. when asked who to watch out for he said Scratchy along with Ice Kid and a few others. It seemed a bit odd that he mentioned Scratchy as one to watch seeing as he been around for a while. He has been quiet lately but i got a feeling he gonna come with a bit of material soon. Especialy after hearing this pop up. Its good to hear Scratchy on a set. I hope he brings some fresh material for 2010.

Anyway here he is with Wiley on Rinse

New Shop Additions

New to the HOODLEM SHOP is the banging album that is Knowledge Is King by chronicredeye. the CD is heavy and features myself as well as lyrical T, Manage and more. Its worth buying just for 'One Take Burial' alone.

Go cop it now and Cop 'Something In The Making' while ya there!!!

WWW.HOODLEM.BIGCARTEL.COM

Out Today - Go Buy It

I personally been waiting on this one for a while. this is the new single from Newham Generals called 'Hard' produced by Breakage. The tune is massive. If you like dubstep with vocals then you will love this. I really hope that a lot of people go cop this. Its a very big tune and has had radio 1 play from Zane Lowe. this it might have been his biggest record in the world or what ever it is he calls it. With MCs denting the charts lately it would be big to see this do some damage.

Its on itunes now with a remix from the mighty Caspa and the Others.

COP IT!!!

***ALSO CATCH THE NEWHAM GENERALS ON LOGAN SAMA TONIGHT 11-1 ON KISS***

Rago Magazine Free Downloads

Rago Magazine are doing it large again. Now they are offering to be a host to all free downloads. This is a massive look and can be used as a real big outlet for artist with new music. Free downloads can be hosted here and give artists the chance to heard by other likeminded people. Basically if your reading this and your an MC/Rapper with a free download then get it on the site.

IF YOU HAVE A FREE DOWNLOAD PROJECT YOU NEED ON RAGO MAGAZINE THEN GET IN TOUCH!

WE NEED FRONT COVER ARTWORK, TRACKLISTING & DOWNLOAD LINK.

UPLOAD FREE AUDIO HERE

Interview - TrapSTAR

For the first of my interviews I hooked up with US Rapper TrapSTAR. He told us about his views on the UK Scene, his thoughts on success and what he brings to the table......

FRANKO FRAIZE
Supporting real Hip-Hop!
http://www.frankofraize.blogspot.com/

TrapSTAR

Thank you for taking your time out to do this exclusive interview.

What’s your name and where you from?

TrapSTAR & I’m from Greenville, SC

What releases have you had out to date?

So far this year I’ve dropped In Tune Wit My Star Player with DJ Dyce & DJ Cannon Banyon hosted by Charlamagne the God. It has over 5,000 downloads and still counting.

What’s your favourite part of being a rapper/MC?

My favorite part I think is the creative process. Being able to go into the studio and make hot songs. Because in the studio is just you and that mic. So its like your safe haven away from the social networking and all that.

What do you think you bring to the table as an MC?

What I bring to the game is the South Carolina untold story. It seems like everyone has a cousin, aunt or somebody they are related to in SC. But I bring some energy to the game with my versatility and ability to cover a variety of subjects based on experience.

If you was not involved in music what do you think you would be doing?

If I wasn’t in music I’d probably be deeper in the streets. Music has been a balancer in life for me. And just growing up a little bit makes me a lot more involved with my career now.

Let’s talk about your current project. When’s it out? Can you tell who is involved?

The current project is called “WORK FOR HIRE” and its with DJ Chuck T. This CD is a street album because we went with all original production. The bulk of that was handled by DJAY CAS my producer. Stupid Dope Moves is the label and we’re just going to make this big as we possibly can for the state of South Carolina.
It will be out on December 29, 2009 so stay posted on www.djchuckt.com and my blog www.extragrindtrapstar.blogspot.com for more information. If you are a fan of hot lyrics over tight production then this is what you been waiting for.

So what type of music do you listen to mostly?

Honestly I listen to all the old classics...2Pac, Dre, Snoop, NWA, BIG, Jay, T.I., Wayne when he rappin out his mind minus all the singing.


Where would you like to see yourself 5 years from now?

5 years from now I honestly see myself handling the careers of other artists as well as my own because I know how difficult it is to get on. So I wanna be the guy who can help save hot talent the years of getting the runaround. I see myself as a powerful artist in the industry in 5 years as well earning the respect of those I looked up to for so many years. And the best part of it all is I’ll still be humble along the way.

What have you been most proud of in your career so far?

I’m proud of hooking up with Stupid Dope Moves and collaborating with Paul Wall on the single “SC 2 TX” which has over 18,000 downloads and has been receiving radio & club play all over South Carolina.

If you could pick one producer to work with in the world who would it be and why?

DJAY CAS, because we’ve created a sound that I think will introduce the music industry to South Carolina. No disrespect to any other producers but I’m from the streets and I learned the loyalty lesson early in life.

What’s your opinion on the current state of the charts?

At this point I think everyone is still just getting the grasp and data they need to get a understanding of the digital market. I think you’ll record a song then the label will mix it and have it available for download a day or two later that’s where I see it going. But now its very easy to put your songs in the same online marketplace as your competitors as a Indie. Thats the beauty of the new age digital game.

How do you view Hip-Hop right about now?

I still think the wrong people are in power still and thats why things have travelled downhill. Time for some new blood in the offices a lot of the top dawgs are getting old and they aren’t hip enough to think for todays market.

Would you like to see yourself in the top ten?

I’m going to see myself in the top ten because I’m going to work like I’m already there.

What is your opinion on the current UK music scene?

I like the fact that its wide open and they just don’t follow whats mainstream. Thats why I’m glad these interview opportunity’s were placed in front of me. This exposes me to the diehard fans overseas.

What’s next for you as an artist?

I think just establishing myself as someone who can come in and compete, WIN, and stay in the game for the long haul and go on to make that Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Master P money.


Okay before you go please tell us how we can get your music and how people can get in touch with you.

First off again thanks for this opportunity to do this interview. You can talk to me directly on Twitter @TrapSTAR1. You can also catch me on My Space (www.myspace.com/trapstar25) My personal blog www.extragrindtrapstar.blogspot.com and any other needs my manager Jah for We Got This ENT wegotthisent@yahoo.com GOD bless everybody...shout out to my group Dem ExtraGrind Boiz (Vino, CP, DuffleBag Bruce & Big Money)

Interviewing Artists

Yes people. I got a new little feature to the blog. Im going to be posting up some reviews ill be doing with rappers and producers. Tricksta is gonna be hooking me up with some artists (rappers and producers) to interview. These artists will be from UK and US and hopefully it will bring some new artists to light as well as find out some information on some old established names. the first one will be posted today!

Also if your an artist and fancy a little interview just drop me an email at:

frankofrazie@hotmail.co.uk

Not A Good Look for Grime

Dunno what to say really. Just a dissapointment. Especially from someone with potential

READ FULL STORY

Wiley Rinse Freestyle

I miss listening to Mcs going mad on sets like this. Its been a while since i last listened to one so it was refreshing to hear this one. Its also good to hear wiley going in properly on a grime set rather than keep making commericaly viable music. dont get me wrong i dont hate on wiley for going for chart success, i just am paying credit to the fact he is keeping the balance. Wiley is and always has been top 3 in my book.

Wretch 32 F64

For the past week i been seeing this video posted everywhere and not really took time for it. I dunno why to be honest. just aint really gone out my way for it. anyway after seeing it posted in so many places and seeing such big comments, and having DJ IC send me the link i felt it was time to listen. I was not dissapointed. He rides Onyx Last Days. A massive hip hop beat and a big favourite of chronicredeye.

F64 is a big new feature from SBTV that gets big mcs to go in. I been impressed with most the F64s so far. this one is up with the best



Anyway Wretch goes in properly. He has bars and not all on swaggertastic im flossing vibe. He got bare quotables on this. goes deep too.

one my favourite bars 'im the only man that ever cried with my chin up'

Dynamite Mc and DJ Primecuts

Massive shout to Certified Banger for this. Basically i have straight robbed the post off him. Its all supporting a good cause tho and helps get good music heard. Anyway here some freeness from DJ Primecuts. The mixtape is called 'WARNING' On a Dubstep/reggae Dub Vibe. Its FREE its BIG and its Dynamite. Go Cop It

DOWNLOAD 'WARNING' FREE FROM BANDCAMP

Scorcher - Dark Knight

I been feeling this track for a while. Its Big. Featured on the Newest Aim high CD. this is the official video. If im honest i thought scorcher fell off a bit a few months back (with tracks like lipsing ting) but it seems he is back at it properly. Tunes like Gangster and dark knight are massive.



Schorchers mixtape Concrete Jungle is Out now. Go cop It. I recon I will this week.

BBC Suffolk Representing

Massive Massive shout to BBC Suffolk. They are playing my track 'Much Maligned' again on radio tonight between 6 and 8.

Definatly a massive look!

BBC Suffolk Supporting Properly!

New Ghetts

Ghetts has been off my radar a bit recently. He has been on the fringe actually to be fair. He dropped 'Artillery' which personally i rate highly. Now he drops an official video for 'Skadoosh'. The tune features upcoming man of the moment 'Macksta' (watch for him in 2010) and 'Dolla the Dustman'. watch for the cameos in this Video cos there is bare. Ghetts keeps it grime on this one. The plays are mounting!

New Track feat Lyrical T

Yes people. Here is the link to stream the new track by me and Lyrical T called ' Blood Of The Earth'. The track is produced by DJ Ic and is taken from Certified Bangers 'On The Radar Vol 5'.

Please Listen to the tune and download the mixtape

Stream 'Blood Of The Earth' - HERE

Download On The Radar Vol 5 - HERE

Dubbledge Downloads

Shout to Tricksta. Hooked me up with some exclusives from Dubbledges new mixtape called 'One Inch Punch'. Here is a bit of press release for it:




Dubbledge is back with a new project entitled ‘One Inch Punch’. It seems like a million years ago since Dubbledge’s 2007 debut album ‘The Richest Man In Babylon’ on the well-respected Lowlife Records, but trust us its been the worth the wait. This pre-album mixtape sees Dubbledge pay homage to the golden era of rap as he takes us back to the early nineties with beats jacked from Method Man, Black Moon, Dr Dre and Snoop, Group Home, Raekwon, Jeru Da Damaja and many more.

This release shows us why Dubbledge is an artist that everyone is talking about. Lyrically he is unique as he attacks subject matters with string opinions and views, whilst always adding his own unique humor. Here we get a collection of tracks that every real Hip-Hop fan happy! Releases like this make you proud to be British!

Check out these two FREE tracks and then get your money out and buy a copy of ‘One Inch Punch’. This is one of the best and most important homegrown releases of 2009. Please don’t sleep on Dubbledge and get ready for the new album coming sooner than you think!

Dubbledge 'Juice' Feat Kyza: http://bln.kr/2RJ
Dubbledge '09 Til Infinity': http://bln.kr/2RI

On The Radar 5 Download Now

Yes good people. 'On The Radar 5' is now availible. It features a track by me and Lyrical T called 'Blood Of The Earth'. Please go download it and send to a friend. Help support UK music

DOWNLOAD ON THE RADAR VOL 5