Category: 12″ Reviews

London rapper Kingpin releases the visuals to "Shut This Down". The first single off his upcoming EP "Life Sentence", which will drop via Dopeshit Records. The EP entails ten tracks produced by VR with the collaboration of different musicians: Mat Davies (bass), Alessandro Cappelli (guitar) and Alex Schneiter (trumpet). The EP "Life Sentence" will be available june 2015 on CD / digital and vinyl.

'Evade And Seek: the EPilogue' is the companion EP to Essa's recent album 'The Misadventures Of A Middle Man'. Featuring two all-new tracks plus alternate versions of some favourites from the album, it reminds us why Essa is one of the UK's most versatile MCs. 'LeLeLe' is a club-ready, punchline-heavy beast produced by Flako. The sparse, bassfuelled beat is the perfect backdrop for Kashmere (Strange U) and Essa's flawless bars.

Appropriately filmed in Amsterdam, Holland, MysDiggi takes us on a journey through the streets and cafes on a smokey, drunk-funk infused piece of work by New Zealand's very own mastermind-musician Mark de Clive-Lowe. Taken from the forth-coming 'Mystrogen Deluxe' LP available this coming April 20th 2015 on Mystro's own label Don't Bizznizz Ent.

If you didn't gather from the previous review and interview I did with Bristol Hip-Hoppers QELD, I like them a lot. Their beats are crafted around old soul records and samplers; while their rhymes are based upon Socialist/left-wing ideas, and bleed together wonderfully with a number of personal issues.

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.

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.

Guilford's own Verbal Skillz is making a habit of bringing on board some of the most renowned artiststo produce traditional, hard hitting hip hop. Verbal is putting the finishing touches to hissophomore LP entitled, 'VeRbAL ViSioN' which is slated to include contributions from the likes of Tragdey Khadafi, Micall Parknsun, Akrobatik, Mr Green, Kid Tsunami, Life MC, iLL BiLL, Endemic, Mongrel and more. With a line up like that the release is set to deliver strongly.

After moving to London from Scotland Show N Prove has established himself as one of the top British producers collaborating with both major acts and underground artists. He has become one of the UK's most in demand producers and DJs and Show N Prove has put together a compilation of beats he's produced for the likes of Big Narstie, Meridian Dan, Tinchy Stryder, Benny Banks, Ghetts, Amplify Dot and many more for free download!

Established Essex born artist / composer / guitarist 'Ricky On Guitar', and London rapper ShaoDow have teamed up to release new single 'The Rise'. The concept of the song itself is inspired by the unspoken fears and emotions most young men feel before having children and becoming a father. In a time when 'babies' are having babies The Rise stops to ask... am I ready? - before jumping into bed.

IV Rox are back. Following on from their warm up tracks 'Case Of The Ex' and 'Better Than Your Girl' Nadine, Raquel, Natalie and Dolly return with 'Down For Me' featuring grime legend Ghetts. It has been a busy summer for the girls, supporting the likes of James Arthur at the Indigo 02, performing at the legendary Ronnie Scotts and recording their debut ep.