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Although written before the lockdown, the new single from Birmingham producer Chris Lorenzo seem almost tied up in these unprecedented times. It’s this introspective slice of Drum and Bass, full of warmth which ebbs and flows underneath a brilliant vocal from Nottingham MC Bru-C, who adds a socially conscious flow that really hits home. On …

If you’ve heard Angel, taken from Loyle Carner’s new album ‘Not Waving, But Drowning’, which dropped last week via AMF Records, you’ll know it’s a laid back slice of Summer featuring long time collaborator Tom Misch. Unmistakably Loyle, being a straight up love letter to his “french Vanilla butter pecan”, it’s baked in soul and Misch’s …

Out right about now (well, let’s say an hour ago) the new music video from Sam Smith has dropped, and is available to stream and buy worldwide. It’s the first record to feature the legendary production skills of Timbaland, and the result is this laid back, emotion packed soul stirrer, the stripped back at its …

Californian emcee J.Lately has just released a new video for his track “Papayas & Blunt Smoke”. Produced by Space Cadet, its taken from his ‘Be Fucking Happy’ album, which featured guest appearances from Demrick, Khyenci Tienne, Rexx Life Raj, Beejus and KBong as well as production from Mikos Da Gawd, Chase Moore and Kris Rewlz. …

Alice Short, in her own words, creates “Hip Hop made by an introvert that hangs out with a bunch of songwriters”. She is making a huge impression on the people of her native Nottingham and has been an active part of the vibrant city scene since 2016. Her first single ‘Small Towns’ was featured on …

Rat Boy has released the music video for “Knock Knock pt.II” from new seven-track release “Civil Disorder”. The video features rehearsal clips of Rat Boy and his band combined with clips of them driving around in a car customised with “SCUM” graffiti; a nod to Rat Boy’s debut album, and was edited and directed by …

Drake has revealed a new video for his recent single God’s Plan, which along with another track Diplomatic Immunity was released as part of of his ongoing Scary Hours project. It’s pop/hip-hop at its best, with Drakes drawl backed with fizzing percussion and laid back grooves. It’s the video that’s really life-affirming. Charged with a …

After being discovered by Soulection with his debut album Geography (at the tender age of sixteen), Tom Misch fast became a coveted writer and producer. With one of the smoothest voices in new music, it’s easy to see how he’s cemented his position in the industry. His new single “Water Baby”, featuring UK rapper Loyle …

Following on from 2014’s Bloodlust album, Ice-T and his Body Count unit are back, angrier and more vicious than ever with a new album, Bloodlust, out on March 31st via Century Media. From it the band have released a new video for No Lives Matter. The video, essentially a black and white performance, starts with …

Hot of the heels of previous singles Blow Strong and Couldn’t feel better, Atlanta rapper Skinny-C has revealed the video for his new track ‘MC’. Its taken from Never Hungry Always Thirsty Vol. 2: Back For Seconds, his new album featuring Monsta Luther King, Loc Barz, F1Phat, Skolar B, Shod Cooley, and Holly Crew as …