Kameleon Beats – Biography
In an era where production styles tend to echo each other, it’s intriguing to discover a sound that is distinguishable from your everyday beat on the radio. Before he was old enough to ride a bike, Kameleon was a kid tucked in the basement, nodding his head and listening to classic 70s vinyl. Marvin Gaye and jazz guru Bob James flooded the air as the California native studied them and soaked up their influences. His deep-rooted love for music transcended through the years and the self-proclaimed “instrumentalist” co-created Soul Students Records at Hampton University in 2003.
Awon And Kameleon Beats – Concentration Gradient LP [Soul Students]
The 17-track album has a noticeably darker feel than their previous release "Love Supersedes" yet it maintains their traditional jazzy soulful sound. The subject matter is very political and introspective in nature ranging from current events to spiritual matters. Having worked on the album for some time now the duo feel they have constructed a project that will hit a nerve with its listeners.
Red Bull Music Academy – Revolutions In Sound
The 13th of October was a very memorable calendar day for many people in London this year. It was day that Red Bull Music Academy (RBMA) decided to host an event named "Revolutions In Sound" with a concept that resulted in having thirty separate parties in thirty separate capsules of the London Eye, in one night.
Congo Natty Vs Speakers Corner – Pioneers Special At Jamm On 21st October
Speakers Corner returns to Jamm for an all star line up of Hip-Hop pioneers. [Part1] delivers you the artists who gave us our voice accent and sound, from Hip-Hop to Jungle and all roots / routes in between. Be amazed at the line up that has been put together for this night and make sure you just don’t miss out.
Inja – Laters Later 12″ [INR]
Gearing up for his 2011/12 album release: Bass Music Adventure / Escapism, Inja steps up his pace with the first single Laters Later, crossing channels and genres in an explosive hook up with Northern French / Belgian bass fanatics, Allouette Street records. A rave-bound blend of grime, dubstep and industrial electronics from Lille production duo Hungry Studio grips Inja's renowned lyrical hyper-activity to create a perfect, thumping compromise of UK grime, rap, European electronics and pure bass music adventuring.
Skillzbeatz
Skillzbeatz is one of the UK's formidable forces in Hip Hop, he doesn't limit himself there though even branching out into R&B, Drum & Bass and really anything from urban music to pop. We caught up with this South London producer, so read on to find out what he is all about.
Wretch 32 And Chipmunk To Play One Off Charity Gig At The IndigO2
Wretch 32 and Chipmunk will headline a special gig on October the 25th at London's IndigO2. The gig will feature live performances from the British hip-hop stars as well as a special DJ set from Wretch 32.
2 Bit Thugs ft. Koaste and Farrah – Get Next To You 12″ [Corrupt Music]
Get Next To You features the Brighton vocal talents of Koaste and Farrah and tells a story of lust, love and heartbreak, all backed with infectious horns, keys and the trademark 2 Bit Thugs production sound. Different from past Thug outings, Get Next To You showcases the raw talent of the ever up-and-coming bass-driven duo.
Farma G’s 5 Word Freestyle Competition – Launch Party – £150 Cash Prize
Its been a while since we last had one of Farma G's sponsored freestyle battles and this latest installment looks like it could be fire. There is a £150 prize for the winning MC and the artist line up is stellar in the extreme. Reading like one of the best nights line ups that Kung Fu put on this night is set to continue in that vein. Make sure you get down to the Villain Bar on the 13th October to see it all go down.
The Killah Coming Soon To A City Near You
After a historic Glastonbury performance, the Man of Iron Ghostface Killah of The Wu Tang Clan is back like that in the UK with the Theodore Unit and J-Love for a series of KILLAH LIVE SPECTACLES. He will be kicking down doors in the spots with hip hop classics spanning over almost two decades worth of the purest form of Fishscale in existence and with anticipation high for upcoming projects Wu-Block (Wu Tang x D-Block), Swift & Changeable (DOOMSTARKS) and Supreme Clientele 2: Blue & Cream: The Wally Era this is not a tour to be missed!