Month: July 2012

After the critical acclaim of his three EPs New Day, Prophecy for Profit and Music Ain't The Revolution, North West London emcee AC is back with another release called My Perspective. This new four track EP is the fourth prelude to his brand new album Keep It Together which is currently just getting the finishing touches and is due out soon. This EP sees AC team up with producer Otee the Scoundral who gives up three brilliantly soulful beats, while AC handles the production on the title track.

Out now and receiving massive attention from the UK Hip-Hop community is Tricksta's debut producer / artist album that is a sixteen track album now available on iTunes on RGS Entertainment, one of the leading independent labels in the UK who have previously released projects with K-Koke, Cashtastic, Klashnekoff, Blak Twang, Ashley Walters and many more. The album is out now as a digital release with a CD release planned for August. This album not only showcases Tricksta's production but also features over forty of the best emcees in the UK.

Every year, the world's greatest DJ competition continues to elevate. The competitors become more innovative, the venues become busier and DMC further solidifies its importance in the technological advances in DJ and music culture. 2012's DMC UK Final was no different, as the acts on show completely wowed the crowd with their skill.

Beatboxing genius Beardyman headlines Soundcrash at KOKO! The 2x times UK Beatboxing Champion's live shows see the bearded one create music live in front of the audience with the help of his mouth and a enviable collection of gadgetry that would make any music geek drool. Expect plenty of audience participation, quality tunes, and if we're lucky we may even get to play drum'n'bass musical statues. Hobnobs will be confiscated upon entry.

2012 has already proved to be a productive year for Potent Whisper, seeing the South-West London MC release a string of independent free downloads on the public. From his collaborative effort on Mynib, with fellow rising British MC Tenchoo, over producer Dirty Stanz's hard-hitting beat, to the controversial subject addressed over The Peoples Response to Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee, each release demonstrated new growth and versatility from the artists earlier work.

UK emcee K.I.N.E.T.I.K. aka Christopher Mitchell has returned with his brand new solo project The Kinesis Thesis Vol. III. Ever since exploding onto the scene in 2007, K.I.N.E.T.I.K. has been consistently dropping his conscious, classic, yet current brand of Hip Hop, which focuses on storytelling, everyday life and honest introspection. In the five years since his solo debut, K.I.N.E.T.I.K. has released two albums, two EP's and two mix tapes.

Native Sun are a London based duo consisting of bilingual rapper Mohammed Yahya, born in Mozambique, South East Africa and singer-song writer Sarina Leah born in London with Caribbean roots. With a rapidly growing buzz due to their electrifying performances and their recently released video 'Legacy' which has been getting exposure in Portugal, East Africa and U.S.A where they've just returned from doing a six week tour (which included an scene stealing appearance at SXSW, picked as one of the festival's 'Ones To Watch'), Native Sun decide to drop their new album 'Indigenous Soundwaves'.

'Music is The The Way Vol. 2' is a cutting edge release that showcases Lady Marga MC's diverse style and pop sensibility and features a whole host of guest including P Diddy's artists Hollywood and Ko signed to Bad Boy South / Block Ent, 50Cent's artist Sun signed to Zoolife / G-Unit and US singer Riz who has collaborated with the likes of Pitbull, Lil Zane and Akon and is now signed to Ultra Records.

Lady Marga MC is the UK's newest cutting edge urban / pop artist. Born in East London Lady Marga MC, has always had a passion for music which has lead to her featuring in NME, The Times, RWD, The Guardian, Heat Magazine, The Metro Newspaper as well as support from US media such as Digiwaxx and TV Channel BET International. Lady Marga MC has also had support from BBC Radio 1 DJ's Zane Lowe and Annie Mac, as well as numerous other radio stations both here in the UK and overseas.

Tempa T has dropped the official EP for his new single 'Say It Right Now' which has reached some amazing feedback from blogs and critics alike. Alongside the original, Tempa T has decided to supply four remixes including an Electro-House mix produced by DSR producer, H.O.T. Box. This one's for the raves and with the summer here in full effect (despite the weather) this is sure to brighten up your days!