Jonski – Concrete Jungles mp3 [History Maker]
When outside observers think of Hip Hop, they tend to think of thugged out posers, so aggressive and in your face that it ends out intimidating and fake; or battle rappers, who, although superbly creative, are so intent on destroying the opponent that negativity reigns; or the abstract poets, imagination second to none, but so out there that only they ever know what theyre rapping about. There is a definite lack of social consciousness and, at the end of the day, just some good positive creativity.
Sensa
You would have to have been living under a rock recently to ignore the ever-growing presence of the Don’t Flop Rap battle League in the UK scene, so I recently caught up with Sensa, one of the league’s top MC’s, to pick his brains on the subject.
TE1 – The Onederful Vol. 1 mp3 [Esoteric Soul Records]
Recently recognized for the Closer Love EP he released alongside Miles Bonny (Melting Pot Music), A.C. Layne aka TE1 follows up with The Onederful, Vol.1. As a producer, TE1 has an ear for different types of music: he's been producing everything from soul, r&b, hip-hop to house. Now that he launches his own label, Esoteric Soul Records, the man is finally able to release anything that comes through his mind.
TE1 – The Onederful Vol. 1 mp3 [Esoteric Soul Records]
Recently recognized for the Closer Love EP he released alongside Miles Bonny (Melting Pot Music), A.C. Layne aka TE1 follows up with The Onederful, Vol.1. As a producer, TE1 has an ear for different types of music: he's been producing everything from soul, r&b, hip-hop to house. Now that he launches his own label, Esoteric Soul Records, the man is finally able to release anything that comes through his mind.
Tiesto Is Alive
The world of dance music woke up this morning to the tragic news that the global DJ & Producer Tiësto had died in a car accident! It was 'apparently' reported that the car accident took place on Interstate 80 in California; State Highway Safety Investigators stated that DJ Tiësto lost control and rolled his vehicle several times killing him instantly.
Jon Phonics – Half Past Calm 2 CD [YNR]
Up and coming producer Jon Phonics first emerged in 2006, banging out beats for artists such as M9 and Doc Brown. He has since lent his talents to a number of projects including the YNR compilation Feeding Time at the Zoo and Verb T's Verbs With A Vengeance album.
B-One
B-One is an MC originally from Ukraine who has located his base in Brixton. He's influenced by Coolio and has been working with Stylah putting together his debut LP. Danielle managed to catch up with him so read on to find out more about B-One.
John Blu – In Love Wit Yo Booty MP3 [Jive Records / AAU Productions]
Before realising that this song is literally amazing, my reaction was Oh Kanye, what have you created!?
Technology lesson:
Hot Natured Party At The W Hotel In Barcelona
Anyone who knows anything knows that the Hot Natured party at the W Hotel in Barcelona was held on Friday 18th June. With guest list only entry, people were frantically emailing any address that they thought might gain them entry into the party. Sometimes a number of times to see if they could increase their chances of getting in… And it was well worth it.
Ty – Breaking The Hip Hop Mould
The British Music Experience (BME) at The 02 provided the perfect sense of intimacy for the select audience who attended the showcase and Q&A with internationally renowned British hip hop artist Ty. The night not only celebrated the release of the rapper’s forthcoming single ‘Heart is Breaking’ featuring Sway from his hotly acclaimed album, ‘Special Kind of Fool’, but for the entire month of June the BME will be exhibiting the exquisite Ty sculpture by Ben Wachenje as featured on the album cover.