Thursday, 24 December 2009
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
Share Some Xmas Love
http://soundcloud.com/frankofraize/much-malinged
Tuesday, 22 December 2009
Logan Sama Show Dedicated To NE
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
http://www.blimeyworld.net/PromoSpot/
Monday, 21 December 2009
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
Friday, 18 December 2009
Cyclonious Interview
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
Thursday, 17 December 2009
Wednesday, 16 December 2009
ROOTS AND CULTURE - Thursday
Scorcher Paper View
Giggs Feat Shola Ama
Tuesday, 15 December 2009
Evil B AKA Blive - Modern Warfare
More Wiley Beef?
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
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.
Friday, 11 December 2009
Scorzayzee Interview
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
Get Free Mixtape Here:
http://www.getnottz.co.uk/
Thursday, 10 December 2009
Bless Beats Signs The Line
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
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
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
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
Massive set
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Back To The Sagas Release Date
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
I Smell A Return Of Scratchy
Anyway here he is with Wiley on Rinse
Monday, 7 December 2009
New Shop Additions
Out Today - Go Buy It
Rago Magazine Free Downloads
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/
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
Also if your an artist and fancy a little interview just drop me an email at:
frankofrazie@hotmail.co.uk
Friday, 4 December 2009
Not A Good Look for Grime
READ FULL STORY
Wiley Rinse Freestyle
Wretch 32 F64
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
Schorchers mixtape Concrete Jungle is Out now. Go cop It. I recon I will this week.
Thursday, 3 December 2009
BBC Suffolk Representing
Definatly a massive look!
BBC Suffolk Supporting Properly!
New Ghetts
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
New Track feat Lyrical T
Please Listen to the tune and download the mixtape
Stream 'Blood Of The Earth' - HERE
Download On The Radar Vol 5 - HERE
Tuesday, 1 December 2009
Dubbledge Downloads
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
DOWNLOAD ON THE RADAR VOL 5
Friday, 27 November 2009
Last.fm On Xbox
oh and my gamer tage is : franko fraize
Add me up if your on MOD2 or Fifa10
Certified Banger Feature
I got a little feautre on there today. Its helping promote the forthcoming Download 'On The Radar Vol 5'. On the Radar is a series that focuses on up coming talent as well as already established artists (like beat butcha). Anyway follow the link below to have a read. Ill be posting 'On The Radar Vol 5' download real soon
LINK
FRANKO FRAIZE ARTIST PROFILE 'ON THE RADAR 5'
Norwich Tonight
Pigeon Face
This is a new little video thing that hyperfrank has been doing. she is back on the blogging game and going strong (www.hyperfrank.blogspot.com). This video features some big bars from P Money (still sending for Ghetts) and some from Little Dee. Also some random drunkness from ghetto at the end.
Dogzilla - Yesterday
Cop On 7th December
Thursday, 26 November 2009
Innovation in The dam 2009
I had a proper good time out there. Shout out to anyone that i met at the rave (including Dizzee Rascal).
Anyway here is my breakdown of it all. Im gonna do it in PLUS's and PARs
PLUS'S
Club 1
The Neckle (Dank, Po, etc)
Chefs Set
Hatchas Set
Plastician
Dizzee floating around on a casual one
Harry Shotta
Andy C
Evil B
Trigga
Grey Haze (the lemon)
The Dolphin cafe (what a cotch)
PARS
Club 2
the fact the system was far too quiet in Club 1
The poor soundsytem for the dubstep room in club 2
The smoking room in club 2 (no ventalation)
Drink tokens In Club 2
Drink Prices in club 2
CLUB 2 (again)
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
140 SHOW TONIGHT
1st 140 show in ages. We got a new home on double trouble radio. It went off with a bang. Proper good show and good listening numbers. The chat room was going mad and we got a good response. I have lined up a massive tracklist for tonights show so if you like dark grime/ dubstep then tune in.
LISTEN HERE
or go to
www.livestream.com/dddnb
Safe
BACK
BEEN ON A MAD ONE FOR THE LAST FEW WEEKS.
BARE THINGS GOING ON.
INNOVATION IN THE DAM
140 SHOW HAS RETURNED
GOT FEATURE ON CERTIFIED BANGER DOWNLOAD
ILL UPDATE ALL DETAILS SOON AS I CAN. SORRY FOR BEING SO SLACK
Thursday, 5 November 2009
DJ IC New Release
Big up DJ IC. Hes got a banging new release on Rafale Recordings. The track is called Jacks Judgement and the tune is a banger. If ya like drum and bass and even dubstep then cop it from the link below:
BUY IC'S NEW TUNE HERE
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
The 140 Show Return
New Ghetts
Sounds like he got a lot of big things on the horizon. Calm Before The Storm Mixtape drops soon.
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
Wiley Has Signed To Island Records
Monday, 26 October 2009
Friday, 23 October 2009
Tuesday, 20 October 2009
Eurgh Represents
If this is your cup of tea then check out 'Dont Flop' events. Its a british battle event hosten and run by Eurgh.
Andy C - DJ Perfection
New TBone Tune
Friday, 16 October 2009
Thursday, 15 October 2009
New Tune Gets Radio Airplay
TUNE IN:
LISTEN HERE
Loudmouth - Summer Breeze
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Flowdan - Origional Dan Out Soon
This Is How Music Should Be Made
Scorcher comes better than he has in a very long while. Also Terminator pops up on here. he has been quiet for a while but seems to be getting a little buzz back.
big tune
Spartan Gang - Scorcher ft Terminator
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
HARD - NEWHAM GENERALS + BREAKAGE
NEWHAM GENERALS AND BREAKAGE
Roll on Cambridge
Klashnekoff Show Thursday
Roots and culture return with another massive show
Thursday - Po Na Na Norwich - feat Redeye + DPF. Franko + Lyrical with DJ IC and of course Klashnekoff
Big Hooligan
Petition To Make Rinse FM Legal
A station that gave birth to such things as Dizzee, Wiley, Tinchy as well as helping sounds such as Dubstep get heard and get big.
Rinse are currently trying to push to go legal and get on FM airwaves.
Click this link to sign the Rinse FM petition to get an FM slot now!
Monday, 12 October 2009
Chipmunk #1
Friday, 9 October 2009
New Frisco
Frisco is big
New Wiley
Thursday, 8 October 2009
Wednesday, 7 October 2009
New Wiley, Devlin, J2K, Shola Ama
Tuesday, 6 October 2009
Trackz Official Mixtape
Support Thetford talent! This kid has got skills. He is only 14 years old and already knows how to make a tune with a hook and some nice bars. Download this and send it as far and wide as you can. My favourite track is 'I got Swagger'.
DOWNLOAD HERE:
TRACKZ OFFICIAL MIXTAPE
Big New UK Film
Friday, 2 October 2009
Dubstep Mix Re-Post
Had a lot of people asking me to re-post this Dubstep mix. The mix is by DJ Scotty and features Me and Lyrical on vocals.
DOWNLOAD DUBSTEP MIX HERE
Thursday, 1 October 2009
MOBO 2009
This is my Mobos round up. Basically all the things that were worth noticing-
a big performance from tinchy (unless your epileptic)
the presenter (Kerri Hilson) winning an award, presenting the whole show, and performing on the night then having a pretty boring performance.
N-Dubz winning best album! and best UK act
Chipmunk winning best hip hop over eminem and kanye (bout time UK artists started taking awards from a UK event)
Kerri Hilson saying she didnt realise British men could turn her on (parred the majority of the audience)
the random greek conversation between dappy and peter andre
Chipmunks performance was good, apart from him bringing back the turtle neck tops lol.
Peter Andre talking to tinchy and saying 'you gone from being an underground grime artist to a proper pop star'
The dumb dancers bringing up the results (it just felt awkward)
N-dubz performance (the dancers were jokes)
Stephen K Amos not being able to find where the result was written when announcing the winner
Mr Hudson turning up to perform. Im glad he aint let working with kanye get to his head and made him think he too big for it.
The Diversity was big!
The 'young soul rebels' performance of i got soul. Surely a number 1
Overall this was a better year for the MOBOS. It seems they are realising that the UK has talent here and its a waste of time giving awards to americans who dont turn up. Maybe a best Grime act will soon come. I doubt it tho
MOBOS Last Night
WATCH MOBOS HERE
Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Chronicle - This Kid Is Too Much
If you like what you hear then keep an eye out on the 'Dont flop' battles cos he features on them and also he has a mixtape floating about. ill see if i cna get links and stuff
Crissy Criss ft Fumin - Man Down
Lush Remix
Tuesday, 29 September 2009
Massive Stink Like Sock
New Tune On Youtube
Remember to cop the EP if you havent already from:
www.hoodlem.bigcartel.com (it will be posted the same day)
OR
www.suspect-packages.com
Some Roots And Culture Pics From Goodz/Taskforce Show
Johnny Watton Pictures
Click on images then scroll to 'Roots And Culture Sept'.
Monday, 28 September 2009
UK RnB - McLean
Anyway i think this tune will do a lot of damage to the UK chart
Dizzee #3 In Album Chart
Unfortunatly Dizzee never made it to number 1. This means Tinchy Stryder is still has highest charting album from a UK rapper. Still number 3 is a massive look for Dizzie, its just out of all his releases this is the one that seemed most likely to hit the top spot.
Now that the week is out and the chart position is final im posting my thoughts on the CD. this is incase i put anyone off from copping the CD (not that it will but still).
The CD contains the tunes you know that he brought out as singles (Holiday, Bonkers, Dance With Me) which give a rough vibe to the whole feel of the album. it is mainly all on a commercial dancy type vibe.
Dont get me wrong i think the singles that dropped were bangers as far as radio tunes go but i would like a few more gritty underground tunes on here. tunes like 'grafting' and 'i love you' that were still massive singles.
I got a feeling that 'Dirtee Cash' will be the next single. apparently its been getting a lot of downloads on i-tunes. also he played it at V and the crowed loved it. the tune has a 90's sounding sample on it (forgive me if i should recognise the sample). again this tune is on a dancey club vibe.
Easily the best track on the CD is 'Cant Tek No More' produced by shy fx. this tune has got a dubstep/drum and bass feel and dizzee comes real concious on the bars. he spits some proper subjest meaning and its a lot. the hook works well too. big tune but what more can u expect with a collaboration like this.
'Chilling With The Mandem' is a nice tune too. its got a real floaty hip hop beat. proper chilled out one. dizzee spits some nice relevant bars bout cotchin with ya pals.
Also 'bad behaviour' produced by Tiesto is a big sounding tune. its on a similar vibe to 'bonkers'.
On the whole the CD has bangers but its not the type of CD i really wanted from Dizzee. Id rather he went darker. Cant fault him tho, he has made a mainstream album that bangs!
Cop It and see if we can get him to number 1
QPR 5 Barnsley 2
Friday, 25 September 2009
A Good Read Posted By Joseph Patterson
READ THE ARTICLE HERE
Jammer Signs To Big Dada
Jammer has signed a three album deal with Big Dada Records, an imprint of ninja tune, responsible for roots Manuva, the Bug and Wileys 'playtime Is Over'.
Big Dada said:
"Jammer nearly signed with Big Dada two years ago (and actually played at our 10th Anniversary party), so everyone here is very pleased to have finally persuaded him! After a series of acclaimed mixtapes, Jammer's first full-length album is scheduled for May 2010. First single, 'Party Animal', will be released later this year."
This could be a massive look for him
Thursday, 24 September 2009
REAL Hip Hop
Enjoy
Jay Sean Taking Over America?
I found out today that Jay Sean feat Lil Wayne 'Down' is currently at number 2 in the American Billboard Chart. Jay is smashing it. All the best to him and with USA/UK collaborations like this doing well its a massive look for us in the UK.
Also i read in The Sun the other day that Lil Wayne has invited Tinchy Stryder on his American tour as his support act. Apparently they are all buzing over him over there. Again this is a massive look!
Big shout to Tinchy and Jay Sean. Your smashing it!