Leeds Hip Hop Scene

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Y’all know my boy Kidkanevil, right? Tokyorkshire’s finest scratch DJ/ producer with an album out called “Problems & Solutions” which you need in your collection. On vinyl, of course…

His live show is another thing entirely. What works cotching up in the studio with an MPC for company doesn’t necessarily translate perfectly to a club environment. [...]

Dubbledge described himself as the oldest newcomer in Uk Hip Hop but from hearing this LP I’m surprised. Undoutebly the guy has a heap of talent and the album is a real change, as lot of UK Hip Hop that has been churned out over recent years have been a little on the depressing side.
 
Dubbledge [...]

There is a nice short interview with one of the UK’s up and coming production talents TM Juke at Blunted be sure to check it out as he discusses his production, Alice Russell and Tru Thoughts.
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Be sure to check the Kanye West Review over on Northern Authors Blog - I’m glad he bothered to give it the time that I sadly couldn’t, but after hearing the new Common joint I really struggled to motivate myself to do so!

Dr Dre announced that Detox wil be his last solo album & is going to give up rapping after it is released in 2008, however he will still be around & hard at work in the studio producing and nurturing new talent.
He is devoting the next two months to working on Eminem’s next album, and [...]

One of our regular writers Nino had the pleasure of interviewing Public Enemy’s Chuck D the other day for the guys over at Britishhiphop.co.uk!!
I hope you enjoy it - Interview here