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Today, Charlie Boy Manson, a new project in the UK’s increasingly prosperous hip-hop scene, is releasing a brand new mixtape called Charlie Boy Manson And The Handsome Family. Ahead of the nine-track collection dropping, we’re sharing one of the tape’s highlights, “Life Like Bambi”, a strident piece of hip-hop marked out for neatly-woven instrumentals and a striking delivery. […]

It’s been a while since Estelle was last in her birthplace of London, since setting down roots in LA almost a decade ago. London is still home, but on this visit, she’s staying at The Dorchester hotel, in Mayfair. On the Thursday evening we meet, Estelle is having afternoon tea and champagne. “Champagne and sweets, this is […]

After the success of their SR3MM triple-disc album, Rae Sremmurd is looking to capitalize on their hot streak, as the duo revealed they intend to release their sequel, SremmLife 4, in early 2019. The brothers linked up with Luc Belaire, a premium wine label that also has also partnered with DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, and Dave […]

Recipient of Breakthrough Of The Year at the 2018 Rated Awards, Headie One unveils another top-tier collab, this time linking up with Relentless labelmate Not3s on new single “ISSA Mood”. Switching up from his usual delivery, Headie One drops into a low growl over slinking, mid-tempo sonics, making way for Not3s to supply the melody sections […]

After a period of silence, the London rap outfit formally known as Section Boyz re-emerged this week, sharing info on a year-long legal battle that absorbed their focus and also their name. Now going as Smoke Boys, in a new interview with Not For The Radio, Sleeks was quick to stress on behalf of the crew that “nothing’s changed, […]

Since Meek Mill’s release from prison earlier this year, he’s been all about positivity. While he’s done everything from dropping the Legends of Summer EP to officially squashing beef with Drake, his most notable endeavor has been becoming one of the industry’s biggest advocates for prison reform and criminal injustice. Earlier this month, Puma launched […]

Pro Era‘s Powers Pleasant is back with the new posse cut “Please Forgive, which features verses from Denzel Curry, Flatbush Zombies‘ Zombie Juice, IDK, and Zillakami. The new single follows last summer’s “Pull Up”—which featured fellow Pro Era crew mate Joey Badass and ASAP Ferg—and September’s Beast Coast remix (two-thirds of Flatbush Zombie, Joey, and The Underachievers). “Please Forgive” swerves […]

London artist Ragz Originale proves that you reap what you sow as he harvests his blossoming debut album, Nature. Organic and rich in production, the platter of assorted sounds throughout Nature have been collectively crafted from the craniums of Ragz himself, as well as producers Kwes, E-Whizz, and Benji Flow. Love and emotion are strong themes on the project too, with […]