Shire Roots – On The Planet [Audio]
On The Planet is another bumper from South West based MC and producer Shire Roots. Mixing Hip Hop with a snapping snare and Dancehall tinged toasting this reps the original UK styles of combining Hip Hop and Reggae vibes on the same track. Niceness.
New Guardz – Pay Me Prod. Lewi B [Video]
'Pay Me' is the long awaited first single from London based supergroup New Guardz debut album Tribe. This track features three Veteran MC's from the Guardz: Mas Law, K Zorro and Allstar Stacks, who team up with Beat Boss champion Grime producer Lewi B for this absolute stomper; directed, filmed and edited by Guardz member Tommy Biz.
G00SE – Bipolar Daydreams [Video]
Bilpolar Daydreams is the first single from G00SE's forthcoming album "Instrumental Health" coming soon on In The Balance. A super funky production with off beat guitar stab and rippling drums as well as folky strings form the lush, multi-layered and expansive production. Pure heat.
Maczee P and NuphZed – Some Winge [Video]
Partly retrospective, partly compliant, but all banger. Maczee P and NuphZed return with the next track from their LP - When The Light Got Tripped. Some Winge sees Maczee P let loose, but also a verse from Nuphzed. Out now on YoGoCop!
Deeq and Nemrot – 11 Roses [Video]
Boom Bap Professionals are back with a banger. Oxford based Nemrot produces with a crusty piano sample and plenty of wow and flutter plus distortion for that old school feel and a crisp drum set to boot. Deeq (of Pierce Artists) lays down the knowledge ably bar by bar.
Creatures Of Habit ft. Pertrelli and Leaf Dog – Won’t Lie [Video]
Creatures of Habit who are Eric the Red, Sean Peng and Illinformed have linked up with Pertrelli and Leaf Dog for a stellar line up. The track is Won't Lie which is a piano heavy production over which each of the MCs drops in their own inimitable style.
Confucius MC ft. Strange U and Lee Scott – Cicada 3301 [Video]
Confucius MC steps back out of the shadows for his latest single 'Cicada 3301'; drafting in underworld connections StrangeU (High Focus) and Lee Scott (Blah Records) for covert operations.
Ed Scissor + Lamplighter – Picture A Day [Video]
High Focus Records is proud to present 'Picture A Day', This is the brand new single from Ed Scissor and Lamplighter. 80's / Jan Hammer feel with a repetitive synth riff and minimal beat. Vocals are understated and breathy.
Namesakes – Rep 4 The Runts [Audio]
Namesakes is back after his 'The Asshole' EP with a super hard neck snapper displaying his lyrical skill to the max. Demanding respect, Rep 4 The Runts details how Namesakes has been in the game since 2012 and he is repping for his crew.
BBC Three Confirms Third Series Of Talent Series The Rap Game UK
Previous series of The Rap Game UK have seen Krept, Konan and Target joined by some of the biggest names in the business, with guest mentors including Ms Banks, Wretch 32, D Double E, Aitch, Deno, AJ Tracey, Mist, Stefflon Don and Lady Leshurr. Both series have had more than six million requests on BBC iPlayer.