Here is the title track and my favourite piece from James Blake's forthcoming EP, Enough Thunder, which is set to be released on October 10th. His self-titled debut album was massively underwhelming, but this is beautiful, enchanting and haunting - and is without doubt the type of music that he should be making. Pre-order HERE.
The legendary Hip-Hop duo BlackStar, better known as Talib Kweli & Yasiin Bey (formally Mos Def), dropped into The Colbert Report last night to have a quick chat and bless us with an exclusive performance of a new track, Fix Up. Hip-Hop is dead, yeah? Alright then.
Stuck for something to do on this wet and windy Thursday night? Why don't you tune into Rogue FM @ 7pm for some live music from DJ Baller B - you can expect a bit of everything; including Dubstep, Hip-Hop, Garage, House and much more. HERE is the link you will need to listen.
Nappy Roots is an American alternative Southern Rap quintet (now a quartet) that originated in Bowling Green, Kentucky in 1995 and is best known for its hit single, Anwaw. Their new album, Nappy Dot Org, is pretty average on the whole, but this track is sick and opitimises everything that is positive about the dirty South scene.
Zeds Dead, the latest addition to Mad Decent, have just released their new two-track EP, Rumble In The Jungle. Here is the massive B-side, which features Reggae/Dancehall singer Mavado - pick up your copy HERE. Actually can't stop listening to this.
Produced by No I.D., here is a radio rip of the second single from Common's forthcoming album, The Believer. Very cool sample, amazing concept and lyrically flawless. This should be a pretty special album, from one of the greatest rappers to ever live.
After bringing you the incredible all-star remix of 'Be Like Me' yesterday, here are my two favourite tracks from Snoop Dogg & Mistajam's new mixtape, Throw Ya Dubs Up. 'Nuke Town' sees Goldie Loc going in over DJ Wire's mind-blowing 'Tales From The Crypt' (Snoop also drops an amazing verse over Rihanna's 'California Dream Bed' on the outro) and 'Speaker Pop' finds Soopafly doing his thing over 16Bit's massive 'Boston Cream' (MTA all day baby). Never thought I would ever hear anything like this in my life, but then again, you should always expect the unexpected when a project involves Mistajam. Pick up your copy of this must have mixtape HERE.
DTMD released their debut album on Mello Music Group last week, and to say thank you to their fans, they now are giving away my favourite track from the album, which features Godly MC and the incredible Kev Brown. Download the track HERE and pick a copy of the album HERE - if it's that real authentic Hip-Hop sound you're into, then this is definitely for you.
Soundcrash & The Doctor's Orders are set to present the UK premiere of Michael Rapaport's award winning film documentary, Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Story Of A Tribe Called Quest, which documents the highs and lows of Hip-Hop's Golden Era's most celebrated group. Featuring an original soundtrack by Madlib and including humourous and insightful interviews with the likes of ?uestlove, De La, Ghostface, ATCQ themselves and many more, the story of A Tribe has never been better told. The screening will be followed by a live show by the one and only Phife Dawg. After being priveliged enough to see an exclusive viewing of this before its release in America, I can safely say that this is something that no Hip-Hop fan will want to miss. I cried.
When: Monday 21st November 2011 (Screening: 8pm - Live Show: 9.30pm) Where: Koko, 1a, Camden High Street, NW1 7JE Tickets:£15.50 (screening & show)
Produced by Nosaj Thing, here is a new free download from Compton-based rapper Kendrick Lamar. Been a huge fan of this guy for a long time - his flow, lyrics and style are completely different to that of any other rapper, and that is something that really appeals to me. One of the most exciting rappers to emerge from the West Coast scene for a whilel, Get your copy HERE.