DJ Grimey – Biography
With an early passion for music, DJ Grimey (Anthony Cotto) entered the music scene when he was just 16, and he has yet to lose sight of what keeps the world unified - music. Having been born in San Juan, P.R., and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., and then Utica, N.Y., music as a whole has always been a part of DJ Grimey’s life.
Milly’s World Showcase – 16th May, Camden, London
Upcoming Internet sensation Milly’s World has now partnered with The Monarch Camden for the latest ‘Milly’s World’ music showcase. Presenter Milly Allen who is the founder and spirit of Milly’s World has already pulled together previous successful shows which have proudly been described as the ‘antidote to The X Factor’, also receiving an extensive following commencing the first shows at the prestigious Proud Camden.
Rizzle Kicks Live at Supa Dupa Fly at Jazz Cafe May 13th
Hotly tipped Rizzle Kicks are set to perform at May’s instalment of Supa Dupa Fly. Signed to Island records, the Rizzle Kicks sound incorporatates the fun elements of the old school hip-hop era circa 1988-92! They put on an awesome live show, and are one of our favorite new bands in the UK - bold statement but true.
Wiley – Numbers In Action CD [Big Dada]
For the first time in his hyperactive career, Wiley returns to a label and the results are dynamite. Numbers In Action sees one of the UKs greatest producers and MCs doing what he does best hooking up a minimalist masterpiece of a beat and then spitting his bars over it with the insouciance and sheer top-of-the-dome randomness and magnificence which only this most maverick of artists can muster.
Sonnyjim And Mudmowth produced by P.L.O – The Heat [Associated Minds / Eat Good]
The Heat is the P.L.O. produced banger featuring the reunited rhyming might of Sonnyjim and Mudmowth. Sonny and Mud get down with strength on a dirty drum and guitar sound that returns the hip-hop to hip-hop.
DJ Slademan – Endangered Species LP [Suspect Packages]
Endangered Species is a compilation of UK Hip Hop exclusives juggled / mixed together by DJ Slademan. It features Slademan's infamous production style plus of some of his personal favourite artists from the current UK scene including: Skriblah DanGogh, Black The Ripper, Skandal, Malik, Cyrus Malachi, M9, Doom Man, Phoenix Da Icefire, Jehst, Ramson Badbones and many more.
The Diversidad Remix Contest
After the release of The Experience album by Diversidad, the group of famous European hip hop artists, an International Remix Contest organized for producers across Europe is to be launched on April 13th. The Experience Album’s tracks were produced by Spike Miller (France), Cookin Soul (Spain), Eversor (Greece) and C.H.I (Luxembourg). Now it is up to the European beat-makers to create their own remix and show their skills to the international community of the Diversidad fans.
Critical – Surgery CD [Creative Juices]
The first single off Critical's Surgery is now shipping from http://creativejuicesmusic.com. The single features the title track Surgery produced by Buckwild, as well as production from DJ Connect, and Frank Sasoon. This single features eight tracks including I Want It featuring Little Vic and Roc Marciano.
Maticulous – The Maticulous EP [Fatbeats]
Maticulous just dropped his debut EP featuring Rock (of Heltah Skeltah), Ruste Juxx, The Brown Bag AllStars, J-Zone, R.A. The Rugged Man, Reef The Lost Cauze, Sene and More! After a decade behind the boards, maticulous breaks his silence with a carefully arranged, fully-formed EP that resonates with the time-honored tomes of New York's underground.
Catalyst
Catalyst is a New York rapper from the Bronx. Having both parents connected to the arts, when Catalyst needed to get out of a spiral of negativity he turned to music. Catalyst began to gain recognition in the Bronx as a well known battle rapper and went on to work street promotion for Def Jam, Sony and a brief stint at EMI Records. His debut album was then released via independent label In House Music Group LLC.