The Nextmen and Eva Lazarus – Afterglow Dub / Rudegyal [The Nextmen]
Long time exponents of bridging the gap between hip-hop, soul and dub, The Nextmen get summertime underway with two reggae rubs expertly crafting the essential elements of horns, bass, sirens, sound system vibes and all the necessaries to get your carnival float motoring.
Giggs – Now Or Never [Video]
Vevo, the world's leading music video network, announces Giggs as the next artist in their Ctrl. series with a performance of "Now Or Never" premiering today.
Lunar C – Demonic Prod. Mash
With each release Lunar C is stepping up his game. Kinda like Samson! Back to his usual producer Mash, Demonic sees Lunar C selling his soul. This is another track from his forthcoming LP which is set to be fire.
Apocraphe – Biography
A native son of Leicester, Apocraphe was a primal force in Midlands Hip Hop in the early 2000's. As well as forming The Ill Smith Estate with National Freestyle Champion Troy Scalpels and Baron Samedi and playing across the UK and Europe (including at the UK Hiphop Awards) he also set up Main Rock Records in 2003.
Apocraphe – The Escapist Handbook [Main Rock Records]
After the barnstorming success of A Paris L'Affaire 2014 ft. L'Affaire, and the cult referential witticisms of Mighty Like Guybrush, Apocraphe readies the world for a field guide to escapism with the pre-order campaign for his magnum opus, The Escapist Handbook.
Slippy Skills – Redman #80barzchallenge [Video]
Crazy Runt Life member Slippy Skills drops a quick one minute verse full of energy ending most lines rhyming with Me. Equestrian themed nonsense. Delivered in response to Reggie Noble's 80 Barz Challenge where MCs are encouraged to drop illness over his beat.
Genesis Elijah – Clean Hearts Always Win [Video]
Brixton's Genesis Elijah returns with Clean Hearts Always Win which has a clever lyric detailing Genesis' standing and how is making paper. His game is on lock and his business ethic is second to none. Despite many re-starts he feels this time it is for real!
Kryptik – You Want It Prod. Crink [Video]
Paisley based MC and all-rounder Kryptik is back with You Want It. This soulful understated burner is produced by Crink. The overall packages is a splendid positive offering and is recommended listening.
‘Toxic Love’ is a Part 2 of “The Toxic Love Mixtape” by Mxtty Holmes That Will Probably Make You Emotional
Released in March, 'Toxic Love' by Mxtty Holmes is a Part 2 of his project "The Toxic Love Mixtape". The story of this song is that the red flags were clear but the ability to walk away wasn't.
‘Wanna Be A Stripper’ by Shaye D feat South Memphis Lil Meka Combines Trap Music and Pop Culture
'Wanna Be A Stripper' by Shaye D feat South Memphis Lil Meka was created by three long-time friends that reconnected after five years of separation. This is the first collaboration from these artists and the track will make anyone want to break out into a contagious dance.