Lewis Parker – A Diamond in the Sun’s Eye [Audio]
This is some classic material from "The Man With The Golden Sound" aka consummate producer / MC Lewis Parker. A Diamond in the Sun's Eye is harking back to an earlier sound.
Whirlwind D ft. Lewis Parker and Specifik – Lucky Number [Video]
Whirlwind D, Lewis Parker and Specifik team up for the latest Whirlwind D single: 'Lucky Number', released by AE Productions. 'Lucky Number' has an antiphrasis, ironic meaning to it, so that the lucky number is actually that one in a million disaster.
Pioneers Hip Hop Show 24/1/22 – HQ Squad [Audio]
This month's Kane FM Pioneers Hip Hop Show focuses on the legendary HQ Squad, a UK collective that have had an incredible impact on hip hop, not just in the UK, but worldwide.
Melanin 9 – Amulets [Video]
Pre-orders for North London MC Melanin 9's "Amulets" are now underway. It's a 2014 vinyl release with 2021 remaster. The cover art is a homage to the Bruton Music library series. This time it is on cassette, and is now on all streaming platforms / Bandcamp.
Lewis Parker – Frequency Of Perception [Audio]
The Man With The Golden Sound aka Lewis Parker is back with a twenty track LP on Milton Keynes based King Underground. Bringing in a load of special collaborators including Eloh Kush and John Robinson on All My Life, Planet Asia on Thug Livin', Lil Dap and Eastkoast on Still Wanna Ride.
Lewis Parker – All I Got [Video]
Lewis Parker has been absent for too long. This release cements his 10 year relationship with King Underground which is 20 releases deep. All I Got maintains that classic sound that Lewis Parker is famous for, opening with crusty drums the listener will immediately be hooked.
Kung Fu Xmas 18/12/2001 -Taskforce, Skinnyman, Champions of Nature, Mysdiggi [Video]
Kung Fu was a regular Hip Hop night held in Camden which grew to become very popular and was a showcase for London and UK Hip Hop talent.
Lewis Parker – The Clouds Open (Demo) 1998 [Audio]
A great track from the archive. Lewis Parker has always produced strong tracks and this track, The Clouds Open, is classic Lewis Parker. Grimey hard beats and neatly hooked up piano sample are timeless.
Pioneers Hip Hop Show 1/12/14 – Low Life Records [Audio]
Here is a recording from the classic Pioneers Hip Hop Show (Kane FM) from 2014. In this show, Whirlwind D tells the story of Low Life Records, from its inception in 1992 to the mid 00s.
UK Hip Hop Veteran Mark B Passes Away – A Retrospective
UK Hip Hop has lost one of its greats. On January 1, 2016, veteran DJ producer Mark B passed away. Most UK Hip Hop fans, casual or otherwise, will know Mark B best from The Unknown – a collaborative album with London MC Blade and an LP now widely regarded as a stone-cold classic way beyond UK shores.