hip-hop/rap
Track: London rapper Vinch releases the brilliant ‘Black’
Out now via Water Sound Recordings is ‘Black’, the new single from London rapper / producer Vinch. Written following the London protests in support of Black Lives Matter a few weeks ago, he arrived home and started formulating his thoughts. He expresses those thoughts, that essentially black lives do matter, with such eloquence, skill and …
ALBUM REVIEW: The Streets – None of Us Are Getting Out of This Life Alive
When The Streets burst onto the scene in 2002 with ‘Original Pirate Material’, it really was exhilarating zeitgeist-moment stuff. Mike Skinner was a much-needed, refreshing and relevant voice, and his musical portrayal of a loved-up rave-night experience will never be bettered. On subsequent albums however, his social commentator side became increasingly subservient to the “geezer” …
Premiere: Madman State releases new acoustic video for Believe it Now
Following in the footsteps of its release, London based rapper Madman State has released a new acoustic video of the track that we’re absolutely delighted to premiere right here on Backseat Mafia. Already receiving support from BRBradio.co.uk, DJ Shorty Of Chip Shop Radio and Reprezent Radio, Madman state decided to go out and strip the …
Droppin’ Knowledge: HANiF. The Barber & Tope Drop New Single LLC – Watch
Portland, Oregon rapper HANiF. The Barber and Tope share a new single from their new EP, No Clout. The song, “LLC,” was co-produced by HANiF. and Anthony Danza. In the video, the two emcess philosophize about life in front of, and inside of, the barber shop owned by HANiF., in downtown Vancouver, Washington. HANiF., who …
Premiere: Mindset – Breakfast in Bed
Following on from his recent singles ‘Empty Vial’ and ‘Hotel in Hell’, Mindset releases his new single ‘Breakfast in Bed‘ and we’re delighted to premiere it right here on Backseat Mafia. Produced by fellow North Carolina artist Britton Rauscher, it’s laidheavy with this vintage funk vibe and jazzy hue, before Mindset lays down his bars, …
Premiere: Bea Kadri and Isaac B release new video for Be Alright
After garnering a lot of attention following its release last week with hitting New Music Friday on Spotify, Apple’s Daily Listening and many more, we’re delighted to premiere the new video for ‘It’s alright’ by Bea Kadri and Isaac B. Of the track, Bea to,d us exclusively “Making music is my therapy, a way to …
Droppin’ Knowledge: Run The Jewels – RTJ4 Review
Unless you decamped to a cave atop a mountain or were attending a month-long, silent meditation retreat, you surely know that Run The Jewels released their latest spectacle, also know as an album, RTJ4. The musical and commercial hip hop juggernaut, composed of El-P and Killer Mike, graciously allowed the album to be downloaded for …
Track: Maverick Sabre- Don’t you know by now
Taken from from his upcoming EP, out this Summer via Famm Records is the new track from Singer-Songwriter Maverick Sabre, called Don’t you know me by now. Of the track Maverick says its is “…A song about the ending of a relationship, knowing it’s over but ending it completely being easier said than done. What …
Droppin’ Knowledge: UK Emcee Black Josh Releases New Single “Wannit All”
Manchester rapper Black Josh shares a new single from his forthcoming album, Mannyfornia, which drops June 10th, on British label Blah Records. The song “Wannit All,” features Sleazy F Baby and was produced by Metrodome. Josh spits over a sputtering, minimalist beat, with an assist from Sleazy. The video looks like a home movie and …
Droppin’ Knowledge: Listen: BROWN_BUDDHA – BCK.PCK.002
One of our favorite makers of sound collages, beat tapes and instrumental hip hop here at Droppin’ Knowledge is BROWN_BUDDHA. BUDDHA, is one half of the Brooklyn hip hop group 11roots, where he is making noise with his partner, Ur Maa. The BUDDHA has shared his newest collection of instrumental hip hop, BCK.PCK.002. The BUDDHA’s …