hip-hop/rap tracks
Track: Black Grape return with a new single Milk ahead of tour and new album later in the year
Black Grape, the swaggering Manchester band headed up by Shaun Ryder and Kermit (aka Paul Leveridge) return with a new album ‘Orange Head’ out on November 3rd via DGAFF Recordings. It’s preceded by a rinew single ‘Milk’ thats out now. Right from the off Black Grape we’re a no brainier for me. I’d loved the …
Track: Monster Florence – Spaceman
The Essex 6 piece alt hip-hop group Monster Florence are set to release their next album ‘Master System’ on the 10th of February. They have shared the video for their new single Spaceman. The band comments: “Spaceman tells very personal stories of our childhoods, a journey of trying to escape the realities of what we …
Track: The Bug reveals first track from up coming album Fire; Clash ft Logan
The Bug, aka Kevin Martin, is back for his first solo full-length album in seven years, Fire, out on August 27th via the ever brilliant Ninja Tune label. Featuring Martin’s beats and a plethora of MC’s, including longtime collaborators such as Flowdan, Roger Robinson, Moor Mother,Manga Saint Hilare, Irah & Daddy Freddy alongside relatively new names to the Bug stable like Logan, Nazamba …
Track: Leddie MC – Count On Me Ft. Eve Conway
Middlesbrough’s Leddie MC shares her new single ‘Count On Me’ featuring Eve Conway. Produced by herself and engineered by Jamie Donnelly, ‘Count On Me’ is an ode to her 4 year old Niece. As Leddie writes: “‘Count On Me’ touches on situations many of us have found ourselves in from time to time – up …
Track: Leddie MC – Look What They’ve Done ft. Sarai Jazz
Another month has gone by and we are treated to another new track from North east artist Leddie MC – ‘Look What They’ve Done’ ft Sarai Jazz. Regarding the track Leddie comments: “The track touches on advice given by self proclaimed gatekeepers within Hip Hop, that never particularly held any weight, but aimed to stifle …
Track: Leddie MC – Life’s A Bitch Ft. Jister
Continuing her impressive output, North East artist Leddie MC has dropped another new track titled ‘Life’s A Bitch’ Featuring Hip Hop artist Jister the track is produced by Leddie herself and mixed and mastered by Jamie Donnelly. A more rockier track with a swaggering guitar with a touch of the funk in the drumming. The …
Track: Listen to the Streets’ quintessential lockdown protest anthem ‘Who’s Got The Bag (21st June)‘
The Streets are back with a quintessential lockdown anthem to enjoy, pre-empting the arrival of the 21st June. The earliest date with which all lockdown restrictions will be lifted in the UK. The track is titled ‘Who’s Got The Bag (21st June)’ and serves as a protest song as much as a potential celebration. Speaking …
Track: YUNGMORPHEUS unveils new single ‘Sovereignty’ from forthcoming album
Go and stream stream this track today, if you have time. This has a relaxing, soulful instrumental paralleled with tranquil lyricism, not shying away from some bleak dialogue also. The record is also blessed with ceremonial strings and R&B samples ringing under braggadocios bars. The joint is produced by Ewonee, and teases the release of …
Track: Leddie MC – Just the One Ft. Rick Fury and Seek the Northerner
After sharing a track from last years EP. Leddie Mc has finally shared a brand new track for this year. Titled ‘Just The One’ it features Rick Fury and Seek The Northerner. Regarding the track Leddie coments: “The track was mainly inspired by my absolute lack of self-discipline and the fact I’m such a lightweight …
Track: Rasstokyo transcends the Atlantic effortlessly with ‘Good Feeling’ release
UK artist Rasstokyo started out in the industry as a producer before shifting into singing and rapping. His latest release, ‘Good Feeling’ exemplifies his targeted sound well, and is executed brilliantly. Formerly known as Tokyo the Producer, he’s spent a long time perfecting a sound he calls “water music” — music with mutable energy that …