Just Copped this. The Tracklisting is big, Kode9 got a big mix, only problem is Spaceape dont do it for me. Maybe its a grower but just aint feeling him on the whole mix.
First i just want to start with a little fact. In terms of UK Grime J2K was the first man to put out a mixtape title 'Heat On The Streets'
Anyway with that aside i copped J2K's newest release an EP titled 'Wake Up'.
J2K has been doing a lot of promotion for it so i was eagerly waiting it. I wasn't disappointed.
this is a good all round release. the beats all suit J2k and feel like they was all made specifically for this project. they all have some similarity to them but also stand out if you know what i mean. the only other place i could see these beats working would be on a roll deep release.
Anyway basically what I'm trying to say is this has its own identity to it that makes it stands out from a lot of the current grime releases.
All the guests shine (Manga, Flowdan, Alex Mills, Jammer, Frisco and that fella from roll deep circles)
J2k is impressive. He made videos for a few of the tracks on it. 'Danger' being the lead single
For me the standout tracks are 'Danger', 'Talk Of The Town' featuring Jammer and Frisco, 'Things We Do' is probably my favourite which has a nice vocal hook from Alex Mills and the biggest beat on the CD. 'Vacation' is a nice tune too. A story type tune with a big beat. To be fair there isn't a track on here i ever feel to skip.
The only downside to the EP is i cant credit any producers because J didn't feel it necessary to credit anyone in the inlay.
Well done though J2K. You made a good CD there mate.
Seems like some Americans have decided its ok to sell the EP 'Something In The Making' for a cheap price without any permission. All i can say is RANDOM. Suppose its good that its getting out to a new audience and all that. Would have been nice if they asked tho.
Pleaase support and buy your copy legitametly from
Got a real good interview done for Rago Magazine recently. the site is run by Tricksta and covers a lot of Hip Hop related stuff. I think the interview is big.
Thetford town played a pre season friendly against League 1's Norwich City last night. Norwich have had a decent build up to the start of the new campaign. They recently got a 1-1 draw against Manchester United Youngers and a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace. Being quite a few leagues above thetford (at least about 8 i think) Norwich were ovbiously favourites. I was optamistic. Thetford started well but Norwich were just too good in the end. The game finished 4-1 to Norwich. Massive shout out to Dimple. Played well son.
got a dubstep set up for download. the set is mixed by DJ Scotty and features Franko Fraize and Lyrical T. Please download it then burn it and send to every single person you know.
Run tell all ya friends
DOWNLOAD DUBSTEP SET:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/gc8xne
*copy and paste link into browser. download link at bottom of the page
Make sure you get down to ipswich for this one. Especially if your a Hip Hop Head. gonna be a real big night. one of the best this year i recon. Tickets are selling fast so make sure you get yours sorted soon. If you on facebook there is a group for it.
Been away to OX town for the weekend. Came back and found a video for one of my favourite tunes. The bug - Skeng. Proper classic in my eyes. Could listen to this all day. Flowdan and Killa P on the vocals:
Buzzin cos the mighty QPR have signed Taarabt for a season long lone. He is a Spurs player who came to us for the end of last season on loan. Definatly shined when he was with us. I think a lot of him and im happy he is back.
Got sent the link to this mixtape from Redeye. the mixtape is a free download hosted by Uk Runnings and Tricksta. M9 features quite heavily on this. M9 is a very good rapper. In terms on uk hip hop there isn't a great deal that exites me. The main stuff that does exite me is the gritty roar rap that reminds me of the Wu era. I feel M9 brings that too the table as does Triple Darkness, Scribblah, Klash and a few others. anyway here is a nice little offering from the UK Runnings team.
Shout to Nicky for getting me onto this one. Found a profile for me on last.fm. Seems like a decent site so i stuck a few more tracks up on there. Few little hardly heard tunes up there. Go pay it a visit. its appreciated:
New little Dee tune featuring bare MCs. This one them super group type things where they get a load of MCs to kill of a tune. In my opinion this is massive. Brazen goes in big. definatly stands out. Maverick been someone i been feeling for a while too so good to see him pop up on here. Chipmunk shows up on the hook.
Newham Generals have been one of my favourite crews for a while. They totally smashed up the Heavy Meckle CD. Go cop that if you aint already. Now only a duo - D Double is a legend in the game and Footsie is one my top 3 MCs. I could listen to him all day. Big producer too
Anyway here is a new tune by Newham Generals getting played all over Logan and Semtex. the tune is big. they vocalled the Dubstep Banger that is Together By Breakage:
This is a banger. Massive dubstep beat with two overly heavy MC's.
Tinchy is an artist i been repping for a very long time now. Its good to see how well he is doing and how he is opening doors for the whole of the UK Rap music scene.
Posted on his blog today he has put up his second free EP download (1st was up few weeks back).
Go download it cos its heavy and its free. no complaints there.
Big man on the DnB Azza B got a do going on in Lowestoft on thursday 24th July. Its his sisters birthday party at the Bluenotes club Anyway I got a dubstep set there with Dj Scotty. Gonna bring Lyrical too. Think its open to the public as well as being a private function. Not sure but if your in the area come down and have a rinse out. Gonna be a good do. Looking forward to seeing DJ Perfection and Azza smash it up!!
Certified Banger is one of the biggest blogs out there for UK music. Mainly a hip hop orientated blog it also has reviews of other genres and always has an honest opinion of everything reviewed.
definitely a good look getting the EP reviewed on there
Disorda has been a firm player in the UK hip hop world for a very long time. Anything that is big in UKHH has been played and sold thru the online shop that is http://www.suspect-packages.com/.
That is why im buzzing that he put the new Franko Fraize + Lyrical T EP up on the shop. Definatly a big look. Massive shout to Disorda.
thought id start a blog to share loads of stuff i got. this year been a big year already. finally got the EP out with Lyrical T. been getitng good feedback from that. got a lot of projects coming up as well so thought id start something online to share them on