Month: August 2011

IRS - Speaks Volumes LP [IRS]

IRS – Speaks Volumes LP [IRS]

Whilst scrolling through the endless hell of facebook the latest IRS album Speaking Volumes came into my field of vision and moments later through my headphones. As with all the great UK Hip Hop groups IRS is underrated and overlooked, meanwhile Idris Elba’s on TV trying to tell us that So Solid were one of the most significant things in Hip Hop’s history – as AC would say, ‘Dickheads!!’.

London Riots 2011 - Time For Change

London Riots 2011 – Time For Change

I wrote these lyrics while helicopters were flying overhead and sirens blazed through the streets, I felt upset at the misrepresentation of my community and culture as a whole and wanted to speak out as i believe many others would like to do too. I was also alarmed by the reckless attitudes of those who have given up on the system and felt that only people from the community could reach out to them before things spiralled out of control.

Rowdy T - Riot Muzik [Video]

Rowdy T – Riot Muzik [Video]

As the third night of riots kick off in numerous parts of London, Tottenham exclie Rowdy T drops his take on what is going on. Whilst people in suits condem the actions and brand the rioters as criminals hear the voice of a disposessed youth and understand how this can happen when it is apparent that they feel they have no stake in society and the police can act with impunity.

Mr Thing - Its A DJ Thing

Mr Thing – Its A DJ Thing

The festival season is in full swing both at home and abroad, with The Big Chill (4-7 August) and Sziget (8-15 August) creating the ultimate start to the eighth month. One man who is certainly making the most of his air miles, with an imminent mini tour of Australia, and having recently returned from what Time Out has described as “perhaps the summer’s most beautiful festival”, Soundwave Festival (July 21-24, Petrcane, Croatia), is of course Mr Thing.

Doom Vs Ghostface Live In November

Doom Vs Ghostface Live In November

The most anticipated collaboration in Hip Hop history has come to fruition as Doom and the Ghostface Killah have joined forces to mark the 10th anniversary of Lex Records! The best part is you lucky people have the chance to see a one-off worldwide exclusive as Doom and Ghostface come mask to face live on stage at The Roundhouse on November 5th.

Audit - Move Fast [Video]

Audit – Move Fast [Video]

New act Audit has dropped his first video for his easy going and laid back track Move Fast. The track is produced by Mr. Brown and is the first track to drop from Audit's forthcoming long player 'Auditory'. The night time video was shot and directed on a zero budget by Matt Drane at Dephect Ltd.

Onyx Live In London - 4th August

Onyx Live Postponed

We have been informed that due to unforseen circumstances Onyx show scheduled for tomorrow 4th August has had to be postponed. No reason given, but I guess the use of the term postponed suggests that the gig may be re-arranged sometime in the future. Was looking forward to getting rowdy so its a pity this has not come off, but these things happen.