Buggs Tha Rocka
It certainly takes something special to pave a path to success in the current hip-hop climate. Cincinnati's Buggs Tha Rocka had an early ambition to take his music in the same direction as hip-hop legends Q-Tip and Biggie. Beginning with the release of his first mixtape 'Hip Hop Supa Hero' hosted by Mick Boogie in 2009, Buggs caught the attention of locally established artists Donte (MOOD) and Hi Tek (Reflection Eternal) who recognised his potential and helped with Buggs' gradual progression into the hip-hop industry.
M.O.P. ‘Street Certified’ European Tour
Rap legends M.O.P. are coming on a European tour with quite a few UK nights. Continuing with a resurgence of some turn of 90's hip-hop greats, Mash-Out Posse will be bringing their own lyrical styling to Liverpool, Bristol, Sheffield, Nottingham, Norwich, Oxford, Brighton, Glasgow and London. Nottingham looks particlarly nice with Method Man and Redman in attendance. London also has Leaf Dog and BVA supporting.
Funky DL – Jazzmatic 2 Remixes LP [Washington Classics]
Hip-hop and jazz have made a synonymous marriage in music since the late 1980s and the two have helped bridge the gap of not only generations of music lovers, but also tastes. Once in a while, projects like the late Guru's Jazzmatazz come along and give us an indepth reminder of this powerful pairing of the genres.
DJ Shadow And Cut Chemist – Renegades Of Rhythm UK Tour 2015
DJ Semtex Presents ‘Arrival’ Featuring Nipsey Hussle
Nipsey Hussle is an artist that requires little introduction, as over the past five years he has cemented himself as one of the most celebrated and respected figures in rap music. Having developed a fiercely loyal fan base, and worked on collaborations with the likes of Drake, Snoop Dogg, and Rick Ross, Nispey Hussle's arrival in the UK is a highly anticipated event.
Cheebo And Cosm – Dissonance EP [Indie]
Cheebo and Cosm are a hip hop duo that hail from Bournemouth U.K., specialising in real hip hop. They have been making music together for two years and have released two projects to date, "Hollow Sun" and this, their most recent offering "Dissonance". Cheebo creates the sonic aesthetic that Inspires Cosm to write in his own visceral, visual inimitable style... Which in turn inspires Cheebo, and so the cycle perpetuates.
Webster Official, NattyCman, Nastee-Entai, Marshy – About A Week Ago [Audio]
Four Mc's from the midlands come together to bring you a hot UK freestyle over Bobby Shmurda's Hot Nigga instrumental. The MC's delivering the hotness are: Webster, Natty C, Nastee and Marshy. All MCs drop hard core verses and seriously don't mess about daring to spit pure realness.
Depths Beneaf prod. Bambu Hands – Enter LP [Indie]
Bambu Hands normally puts out products through the label Northern Structure, but this brand new release from unknown UK crew Depths Beneaf is unassociated with any label. This release is entirely produced Bambu Hands. The rappers involved are a pair of brothers the oldest (Jacob) who taught (Helm) the youngest how to rap and write with a heavy focus on style and content. The album itself is a journey through hardcore rap set in a futuristic landscape with kung foo fighting and blazes of magic.
Cappo And Stealf – Unicron EP [De Facto Entertainment]
De Facto Entertainment is proud to present 'Unicron' courtesy of Nottingham veteran Cappo aka Grizwald aka Grand Imperial aka etc. produced by boom bap aficionado Stealf. The consistent work rate combined with the deep abstract lyricism is why Cappo is regarded as one of the greats in UK Hip Hop and Stealf holds an impressive production resume which promises that 'Unicron' will live up to that reputation.
K*Ners – Voice Of The City LP [Reel Me Records]
After releasing his debut album 'K In Da Flesh' back in 2006 K*Ners has gone on to share stages with the likes of Sugar Hill Gang, Mos Def, GZA/Genius (Wu-Tang), Tinchy Stryder and Mark Ronson, as well as homegrown legends such as Rodney P, Blak Twang, Ty and more. K*Ners long awaited album V.O.T.C. (Voice Of The City) signed to Bristol's urban heavyweight label Reel Me Records is now ready to go for the end of the summer 2014.