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It goes without saying: it’s been a stressful and depressing year for the UK, with the country more divided than ever. But thankfully, UK music has had an incredible one. In 2019, we have seen the likes of Mahalia, Fredo and D-Block Europe hit the big time, dominating and even topping the charts. It was also a […]
Winter is here and judging by the political landscape, it’s going to be a tough one. One glimmer of positivity, however, comes from South London rap queen Ms. Banks who’s just dropped off her new album, The Coldest Winter Ever 2. Fortunately, perhaps as an antidote to the times, this sequel is noticeably warmer and more […]
Tottenham rapper Avelino continues his journey back into the limelight, hinting at newfound growth and maturity on new drop “Higher Power”. As we’ve come to expect from Avelino, “Higher Power” is a lyrical exercise in sharp wordplay and flows — but he especially excels within the stylish visual, helmed by Nadira Amrani, where his rhymes are […]
It’s only been two years since Stormzy released the critical and commercial smash Gang Signs & Prayer, but it feels like a life time ago. Almost as soon as the album dropped fans were hungrily pleading for more. Now Stormzy’s confirmed the follow-up, the 16-track Heavy Is The Head. The new album will include previously released singles […]
Arguably UK rap’s most influential creator, Darren ‘Klashnekoff‘ Kandler has left an indelible mark on British music, beginning with his 2004 debut album, The Sagas Of Klashnekoff, and continuing with classic tomes like the 2007 classic Lionheart: Tussle With The Beast. Still, he remains one of the scene’s less visible figures, opting to release albums every two or three […]
Having recently signed to Sumgii’s Potentfunk Records, Dream Mclean is back with his new single, “AMERI”, as well news of a new EP he’s calling ALIEN. London producer Earbuds (whom you might remember from GreenTea Peng’s “Mr. Sun” and Slowthai’s “Noddy“) gives “AMERI” the kind of twinkling, tripped-out instrumental Mclean loves best while the Essex rapper fires out his melodic, […]
After marking his return from prison with a stunning Daily Duppy in April, J Hus is now officially back with his first proper release of the year. “Must Be” is built around production from his long-time collaborator JAE5, tapping into the magic the pair created on Common Sense. Dripping in the laid-back swagger that made their creations so […]
Grime was never supposed to win, let alone last this long. Fresh out the gate, the elder statesmen of UK garage refused entry to our tracksuit-wearing masters of ceremonies, leaving them no other option but to create their own stage. Then there was ‘the establishment’ and mainstream press to deal with, who felt the content was […]
Two of the UK’s finest lyricists, Avelino and Dave, have just dropped a huge new collaboration called “Cassius Clay”. The rappers last teamed up on “U Can Stand Up / Royal” on Avelino’s NO BULLSHIT project in 2017, so it’s about time they joined forces again. As you might expect from these two, the layered metaphors and references […]
North London rapper Ambush is intent on making up for lost time. “Only Right”, the fresh-home-from-prison release of last month, is still doing the rounds but Ambush doubles up today with new drop “My Size”, calling on Ms Banks for a slick rap duet. Those paying attention will notice this one was teased a while back, with Ambush taking inspiration […]
