Joe Driscoll is the true definition of an artist; painting and spraying rhythm, sculpting words and weaving integrity into what is undoubtedly some of the most inspirational music of the 21st Century. His fresh one man band throw up of singing, rapping, beat boxing plus playing the guitar, harmonica and more with the aid of the ever nifty loop pedal; ...
Pop-A-Lot is an entrepreneur originally from NY who is currently based in Florida. He has his Struggle Music Group and his own label and as his debut LP set to drop along with its associated singe - It Don't Matter. Along with his Click Clack Commission fam he has big plans for the ...
Before Gary Beadle went on to greater fame appearing on TV in 1985 he was in the City Limits Crew who had 'Fresher Than Ever' released on Survival. He was their main MC aka Pretty Boy G. He went on to become an accomplished actor and played Eastenders’ Paul Newman<...
To coincide with the release of his first album, I met up with Leeds MC, Instance. We had a chat, a couple of jars (one in The Bourbon where the music was too loud and they charged a quid to get in and another in a Wetherspoons of all places… well, they had no music did they?) and we ...
Lil’ Cesar is one of the most influential names in Hip-Hop. In 1984 he brought together the Air Force Crew an offshoot from one of the early West Coast Breakdance Crews known as The Shake City Rockers. Known throughout the world for his dance skills and his non-stop efforts in keeping Hip-Hop along with ...
Without a doubt TOR is one of the most aspiring Female MC’s to ever come out of the UK, her sheer determination is evident through every track and her voice is unmistakable. Taking the ranks alongside the UK’s biggest female exports like Ms Dynamite and Lady Sovereign TOR is definitely going to the top and fast.
DJ Leggs aka Daddy Long Leggs is from Prov RI. He has dance workshops kicking off, does his own radio shows as well as runing his own distribution network pushing mixtapes. Check outwhat he had to say to Rebecca about his career and plans for the future.
Wake Up is the latest release from the UK producer who has worked with some of the biggest names in the game. This time he returns with fellow midlander Alex Blood. The track, surprisingly for its subject matter is rather upbeat and jolly. The beat reminds me of Redman's Smash Somthin' a bit, but different of course with the main refrain played on a tightly strung guitar or mandolin.
In 2008, hip-hop has Fallen Awake. As artists trade integrity for fabricated characters, Shaya has watched his wounds of a troubled youth heal into the wisdom of a grown man with plenty to offer any listener within an earshot of his words. His debut album Fallen Awake is a dreamy dose of reality for those who miss personal rap.
Jose James is a Jazz singer based in Brooklyn, but originally from Minneapolis takes it back to the old skool in the original manner. He’s a veteran of several Jazz festivals and having been championed by Giles Peterson he has now ended up at Brownswood Recordings where he has dropped his CD The Dreamer CD and now the Park Bench People 12”.
Maspyke member Hanif Jamiyl hails from Massachusetts and has a great wealth of experience under his belt. Hanif’s debut solo album Krushed Grapes is a sexy, nasty, yet classy taste of the lost art of hip-hop and R&B.
Shaya - BiographyBorn in the Bay Area, Santa Rosa’s Shaya has called many places home, and seems to have carried pieces of those experiences with him. “Childhood wasn’t really all that good, but it... Click To Read Full Story
Screaming Soul - Warfare CD [Holy Voodoo]Warfare is the debut single from UK super group Screaming Soul. The group mashes up Dub and Hip Hop with the collaboration of vocalist Ghetto Priest (Asian Dub Foundation / On-U Sound) and MC /... Click To Read Full Story
![Baby J ft Alex Blood - Wake Up MP3 [Abstract Urban]](http://www.britishhiphop.co.uk/images/stories/baby_j-wake_up.jpg "Baby J ft Alex Blood - Wake Up MP3 [Abstract Urban]")
Wake Up is the latest release from the UK producer who has worked with some of the biggest names in the game. This time he returns with fellow midlander Alex Blood. The track, surprisingly for its subject matter is rather upbeat and jolly. The beat reminds me of Redman's Smash Somthin' a bit, but different of course with the main refrain played on a tightly strung guitar or mandolin.![Shaya - Fallen Awake CD [Interdependent Media]](http://www.britishhiphop.co.uk/images/stories/shaya-fallen_awake.jpg "Shaya - Fallen Awake CD [Interdependent Media]")
In 2008, hip-hop has Fallen Awake. As artists trade integrity for fabricated characters, Shaya has watched his wounds of a troubled youth heal into the wisdom of a grown man with plenty to offer any listener within an earshot of his words. His debut album Fallen Awake is a dreamy dose of reality for those who miss personal rap.![Jose James - Park Bench People / Visions Of Violet 12” [Brownswood]](http://www.britishhiphop.co.uk/images/stories/jose_james-park_bench_people.jpg "Jose James - Park Bench People / Visions Of Violet 12” [Brownswood]")
Jose James is a Jazz singer based in Brooklyn, but originally from Minneapolis takes it back to the old skool in the original manner. He’s a veteran of several Jazz festivals and having been championed by Giles Peterson he has now ended up at Brownswood Recordings where he has dropped his CD The Dreamer CD and now the Park Bench People 12”.![Hanif-Jamiyl - Krushed Grapes CD [Bukarance]](http://www.britishhiphop.co.uk/images/stories/hanif-jamiyl-krushed_grapes.jpg "Hanif-Jamiyl - Krushed Grapes CD [Bukarance]")
Maspyke member Hanif Jamiyl hails from Massachusetts and has a great wealth of experience under his belt. Hanif’s debut solo album Krushed Grapes is a sexy, nasty, yet classy taste of the lost art of hip-hop and R&B.
