Skinnyman At Jazz Cafe, Camden, London, 28th July 2021 (Part 3) [Video]
Getting into the middle of the performance of the classic Council Estate Of Mind here is part three as brought to us by 0521. At this Jazz Cafe event Skinnyman takes a deviation from his re-take on the LP and with Mongo and Shakezpeare alongside goes off-piste.
Phoenix Da Icefire, Husky Brown and Ramson Badbonez – Live at Brixton Jamm November 2021
In May 2020 New Dawn Records brought us "Panacea" by London rapper Phoenix da Icefire and producer Husky Brown. Nominated for "Best Independent Album" at the AIM Awards 2020 due to its incredible mix of hip hop, soul, r&b, dub and electronica providing the soundtrack for one of the most creative, relevant and prescient narratives of these turbulent times.
Cons ft. Cal-I Jonel – Lifetime Prod. Len [Video]
Lifetime is the second video from the upcoming album B.A.D.A. by London based MC Cons aka Conspicuous. Featuring the soulful harmonies of Cal-I Jonel and the warm production from Len. A smooth production with an evocative sample and bassline. Cons drops easily delivered raps which explore difficult and failed relationships.
Skinnyman At Jazz Cafe, Camden, London, 28th July 2021 (Part 2) [Video]
Part two of the Skinnyman set, live from Camden's Jazz Cafe. Backed by the Gastric Band, Skinny drops some classics from his Council Estate Of Mind LP. Tracks performed include: Life In My Rhymes, It's Over and No Big Ting.
Avelino – Gorillas [Video]
Avelino is back with a sure fire burner in Gorillas in which he drops lyrics explaining steps he has taken in the game and how this has manifested in his current standing. For this he's released a lyric video and the track is taken from his Ego Kills LP via More Music Records / OddChild Music.
Avelino – Four Seasons Freestyle (Autumn Edition) [Video]
North London's Avelino is back with another seasonal freestyle. This one comes over the ‘Champagne Poetry’ instrumental by Drake. Limited on drums the track is for the Young fire rapper to ensure the punchlines are dropped on time. Avelino demonstrates impeccable wordplay, delivery and flow.
Skinnyman At Jazz Cafe, Camden, London, 28th July 2021 (Part 1) [Video]
Blade's 0521 is dropping the goods. The next video up is another recording of the live event at the Jazz Cafe from July. This is part one of the Skinnyman set. Starting with Day To Day Basis followed by Love's Gone From The Streets Skinny always comes correct.
CMR And The Myth At Zahara Nightclub 07/10/21 [Video]
A quick video showcasing some of the visuals from the night when the full crew associated with Collective Mind Records were live alongside The Myth at Zahara Nightclub on 7th October 2021. At The Full Shebang presented by Underground 77.
Jazz Spastiks For The Best Dusty, Underground Hip Hop [Video]
Here the Jazz Spastiks are proving that they are the masters of dusty underground Hip Hop. Serving as a taster of their style and abilities this video showcases their sampling and chop-up prowess and general funkiness. This is a throwback to groovier analogue times and I'm glad some people are still rocking this style.
Gee Rok – Wrong And Strong Prod. Dr G [Audio]
Producer Dr G and MC Gee Rok from Manchester combine for this banger entitled Wrong And Strong. As Gee Rock wanted to write something for his son the lyrics are heartfelt and meaningful. With the epic production this one ticks all the boxes for a classic.