Month: October 2008

GZA aka Genius of the famous Wu-Tang Clan will be touring the UK in November following the release of his new album 'Pro Tools'. This is a rare chance to see one of the most highy rated artists over on these shores. Support will come from the best local talent at each show as well as Skinnyman and Cool Ninja Sound featuring Buggsy and Mr Bangon. Make sure you reach.

Recently Nino reviewed Maze from Leicester's latest release the Unleashed CD. She was feeling it and now we are able to bring you the tracks from the release right here. Check out these tracks to get inside Maze's mind and to hear what he is all about. If you are feeling the tracks be sure to head over to his website and show him some love.

‘A New Bloodline’; Sir Smurf Lil’ teams up with the current cream of UK producers - Jehst, Apa-Tight, Beat Butcha, LG, Conspicuous and Asaviour - all men well known for their dusty Hip Hop beats. Don’t take that the wrong way though; on paper ‘A New Bloodline’ may seem like a quick tracing of the UK rap outline but in reality the uniquely stylised rendering of Smurf makes this more than just a carbon copy.

If I’m honest, Madlib confuses me what with all the aliases and collaborations and the HUGE back catalogue. To become a fan - where to begin?!

Now for something a little different: What no rap? No, but Ghost, the producer behind Lingua Franca has paid his dues in UK Hip Hop so ‘The EP’ deserves a review.

Due out on October 20th, Late’s new album ‘Below Street Level’ is entirely produced by fellow Wolftownian Tricksta. On his latest LP, LATE bridges the UK/US divide with dexterity; the Atlantic Ocean needs to fall back, nothing stops this man from building bridges!