Vulcanologists have today revealed that West Yorkshire is a hot spot for volcanic Hip Hop activity. The current focus point is said to be Huddersfield’s underground rap scene. Unusual activity has been observed of late with both Jack Flash and Asaviour erupting with devastating effects. Historically it was this Northern town that saw things heating [...]
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C-Sparks – An Introduction To Sparksism (Review)
May 22nd, 2009
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When listening to An Introduction To Sparksism, accents aside, it’s obvious that this is UK Hip Hop. C-Sparks does the British Rapper thing to a ‘T’ – but it’s not really enough. Yes, he’s got skills – his lyrics are pretty clever in places and the production is competent – but that’s just not enough. [...]
‘Unconditional Hustle’ – Yung (mixtape review)
May 13th, 2009
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Yung (you may know him as Yungblud), dropped his mixtape ‘Unconditional Hustle’ on 4th May. Yung spits ruggedly over beats from S.Chu, Wizard, 7th Dan of MKD, Mikey J and some self-produced instrumentals. Tight and focussed freestyles flow thickly as Yung asserts himself alongside full tracks like heavy heaters like ‘The Dedication’ and ‘It’s Alot’. [...]
‘I Don’t Even Know’ ft. Corinne Bailey Rae & Soweto Kinch – Homecut
May 9th, 2009
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If you’re after some relaxed, easy listening type Hip Hop to soothe you after the working week then look no further than Homecut’s ‘I Don’t Even Know’. The track, which was released digitally on Monday features Corinne Bailey Rae on blissed out sing-song chorus vocals and Soweto Kinch who comes with a rapped verse and [...]
‘Hidden Treasure’ – DJ Vadim (single review)
May 9th, 2009
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If pot pourri is indeed summer in a bowl, as Joey said, then DJ Vadim’s ‘Hidden Treasure’ single is August on wax. The title track bounces as much as any ska track produced by a Hip Hop DJ should – and that’s a lot. Sabira Jade throws in sweet vocals and Kwasi Asante adds in [...]
