Inspired by Ego Trip’s Book of Rap Lists, here is a collection of lists compiled by the ever-vigilant Crate Digger that relates
specifically to hip hop scene in the UK...
Although every couple of years, a major record label decides to
invest some money in a homegrown hip hop artist, for most budding
talents, the most likely method of getting your records on record shop
shelves is to release your music independently...
With more and more new British hip hop acts emerging, it is becoming
harder for groups to make a substantial impact when they first hit the
scene. All newcomers dream of their tunes getting airplay on the radio
and good reviews in the press;
Features 
Although every couple of years, a major record label decides to
invest some money in a homegrown hip hop artist, for most budding
talents, the most likely method of getting your records on record shop
shelves is to release your music independently...
With more and more new British hip hop acts emerging, it is becoming
harder for groups to make a substantial impact when they first hit the
scene. All newcomers dream of their tunes getting airplay on the radio
and good reviews in the press; 
