Month: February 2009

What’s the point of keeping it real when alternate realities are so much more fun? For new hip-hop super-group, The Mighty Underdogs, our world is one of hyper-reality where vacationing monsters have gunfights. Nothing’s harder than that, man.

Alternative hip hop trio The Mighty Underdogs play their first UK date in support of their forthcoming debut album release ‘Droppin Science Fiction’. The Mighty Underdogs are Blackalicious’s Gift of Gab, fellow Quannum compatriot Lateef the Truth Speaker and Bay Area producer Headnodic. They are signed to the critically acclaimed Def Jux label home to Aesop Rock, Mr Lif, El-P and more!

Hitting the road again after all his hard work in the studio, Wordsmith is going all out to promote his forthcoming album "In Pursuit of Harmony". One of the UK's strongest MC's is back on stage where he belongs. An awesome live performer his presence on the microphone makes an impact wherever he goes. Crowd rocking beats and scratches combined with raw charisma, wit and lyrical dexterity.

Back with another exclusive from one of the hardest working independent artists in Hip Hop, Wordsmith called "Senor Wordsmith" produced by Nu Revolution producer Strada. This is the lead leak from his upcoming mixtape "The 2008 Resolution & Re-Cap" out Mid-December.

Baron von Alias, the lyrical time Lord is proud to deliver the prelude to his debut album for free download, The Mechanism. Based in the North of England, the Baron has attracted the attention of names such as Guilty Simpson, Melanie Rutherford, T3 (Slum Village), Frank N Dank, Butta Verses along with producers Oh No, Dom P, Steesh and Khrysis; all of whom will appear on his impending release Timepiece.

Born in the early 1800's Baron Von Alias began his journey in the North of England. Armed with a family heirloom Baron Von Alias was granted a gift so rare; the powers required for time travel. Having been ridiculed for his passionate affair with the spoken word, the Baron was hailed a follower of witchcraft.

So Who is Nipsey Hussle? The West coast artist that's working on his debut album "South Central State of Mind" definitely knows how West Coast hip-hop should sound. "Hussle In the House" packed with the synthesiser this track is crazy. Start's off with NWA's classic "Straight Outta Compton" opening line "Straight Off of Slauson/ A crazy M**********r named Nipsey".

Snappa and Savage hail from grimy Deighton in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Together they have been producing music for a few years now, and whilst they have tried to take on suggestions about what type of music they need to be making, they have found that they are most fulfilled when they are staying true to themselves and making what the really feel.

As our American breadbins start preparing for Spring Break, one of our favourite producers from Canada - DJ Denox has dropped off this little blighter in advance of the official release. As ever Denox has done a right job behind the boards and produced another party vibed track.

Tah Mac has worked with a diverse array of talent over the years including Leona Lewis, Aretha Franklin , The Charlatans, Jo Jo, Javine, Ciara, Onyx and Redman - to name a few The Brooklyn based artist and uber cool producer extraordinaire, Tah Mac has finally unleashed his long awaited debut long player, Welcome 2 Tahland, here in the UK.