Daniel Bortz - Don't Be Fooled

Sampling the J-Lo classic Jenny From The Block, here is a new piece from Daniel Bortz, which is featured on the new Suol Mates EP that was released last week. Unbelievably groovy rework that any House/Disco lover will appreciate. Check out the rest of the EP HERE.

"I'm in control and lovin' it..."

SBTV - Global Gathering 2011 Best Bits

A few visuals of some of the best bits from SBTV's first Global Gathering experience - seems like they went to the tents that I didn't go to. You can read all about my first experience of Global Gathering HERE.

Thurz - Riot (Feat. Black Thought)

After a succession of hits as one half of U-N-I, Thurz has decided that it's time to go solo and release his debut LP, L.A. Riot. Here is my favourite track from the album, which is produced by DJ Khalil and features the legendary Roots MC Black Thought. The album goes hard, so do yourself a favour and purchase one of the best Hip-Hop releases of 2011 HERE. Check what Thurz has to say about the track below and read the entire track-by-track preview HERE:

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Jesse Futerman - Driva'man

Been a massive fan of Jesse Futerman ever since Gilles Peterson introduced me to him a few months ago, so it made me very happy to see that the 19-year old Canadian producer has blessed us with a new release entitled The Super Basement EP. The EP is a refined collection of 6 beautifully crafted and constructed tracks, delving deep through strings and brass to deliver a haunting, yet eloquently soulful experience. Genuinely one of the most exciting young men in music. You would be stupid to not get your FREE download.

Sonnyjim - Grindin (Feat. Prime & Micall Parknsun) (Jehst Remix)

Hailing from Birmingham, Sonnyjim is a Jump Off and End Of The Weak veteran who has demonstrated relentless talent throughout the country and captivated crowds alongside the likes of The Streets and Foreign Beggars. This is my favourite track from his new album, which is entirely comprised of original material, and features a plethora of the country's most talented emcees including Micall Parknsun, Foreign Beggars & Jehst. You don't hear rhymes and production like this very often, so it's refreshing to be blessed with a release such as The Psychonaut. Get your copy HERE.

Nero - Reaching Out x Fugue State

Two of my favourite tracks from the highly anticipated debut album from Nero, which is released tomorrow on MTA Records. All of the singles have been nothing short of spectacular, but none of the album tracks disappoint and together they make for one of the most exciting and well put together albums of the year. Not a massive fan of the bonus tracks on the deluxe version, but the 14 originals are pretty damn special. Pre-Order your copy HERE and enjoy when it finally drops tomorrow.

Alex Kenji & Federico Scavo - Just 4 You

An incredibly uplifting collaborative release from Alex Kenji & Federico Scavo, which dropped this Friday on the ever brilliant Hotfingers - get your copy HERE! So much love for the vocal.

Fake Blood - Deep Red

A new joint from Fake Blood, which was premiered on Annie Mac's show this Friday just gone and will feature on his upcoming 3 track EP that is set to be released sometime next month. He dropped this at Global Gathering and the whole place went mental. Big tune.

Wretch 32 - F64 (SBTV Season 3)

Here is the first episode from the highly anticipated Season 3 of SBTV's critically acclaimed F64 series. Jamal has drafted in Wretch 32 for this one, who's new single is out @ midnight tonight and debut album is out on August 21st. One of the most talented MCs that this country has seen for years, maybe ever (yeah I said it). Go and support this guy, he deserves it.

Was planning on doing lots of catching up on my return from Cornwall, but there is far too much to do, so I recommend you just go and check SoulCulture, RWD, WeAreSme & 2DopeBoyz for everything that has been happening over the past 8 days. Personal highlights for me have been Watch The Throne x Otis video (of course) the You Need Me remix and the Common/NaS video. Got lots of exciting and exclusive stuff coming up in the next few weeks/months to make up for my time away. Promise.

Don't forget Ed's t-shirt competition closes @ 12am TOMORROW night! Enter HERE!

WIN! Ed Sheeran & Kal Lavelle End Of Summer Tour 2011 Signed T-Shirt

Yesterday I had the pleasure of spending the day/night with my lovely friends Ed & Kal on the last leg of their Summer Tour in Preston. I've seen Ed play countless gigs over the past 2 years, but last night was really special, seeing him go back to the 150 (ish) capacity venue days and being able to connect with every single person at the gig definitely meant a lot to him - also, they were the most respectful crowd I've ever seen him play to, being completely silent on the slow songs and going nuts when they were asked to. Anyway, on my way up to the venue I was trying to think of the best possible way to celebrate the success of the tour, and this was it; a competition where you get the chance to win a signed t-shirt by both of them from their last gig together (not EVER, don't worry).

COMPETITION CLOSED!

There were over 600 entries overall, but only 11 people got the answer correct to the question below:

How many Little Martin Guitars does Ed own?

About 95% of the people who entered said 2, Lloyd and Nigel, which is correct - but he has two more,
which makes the answer 4 (proof below for those who don't believe me!)



Received some lovely e-mails over the past week or so, and if I had a t-shirt to give everyone then I would, but there are only 3 available, and the names of the 3 winners are as follows:

1st: Toni Harris - @ShakeThatToad
2nd: Mike Roskell @roskellmike
3rd: Sofie Hawker - @sofiehawker95

Could you 3 please e-mail me back with your full name and address, and I'll get the t-shirts out to you in the next few days:

tjc89209@hotmail.co.uk

Big love to everyone who entered, and be sure to keep your eyes peeled for another competition sooner, rather than later.

Also, there is some exclusive stuff coming up on my blog in the next month, so be sure to stay tuned...

Be good,

Tom x