JGrrey - Better Off

'Better Off' is the new single from upcoming singer / songwriter JGrrey, who strikes me as a cross between Lily Allen and Jorja Smith, but with her own dope style. Check out her debut performance of this record on the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury. Star in the making.

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Ocean Wisdom - 4AM (Official Video)

Sick new video for the latest single from Ocean Wisdom, who is without doubt one of the most exciting MCs to make moves over the past couple of years. His album 'Wizville' was one of the standout releases of 2018 and this continues to solidify as one of the most dangerous behind the mic - hopefully, this guy is destined for huge worldwide success.

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Kano - Trouble

A powerful film from Kano, which premieres two brand new tracks from his highly anticipated album, which is set to be released on August 30th. Powerful, important and incredibly well done... Sometimes just better to let the music and the visuals do the the talking. Check it out after the jump.

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Mikill Pane - The Night Elm on Mare Street

North-London rapper Mikill Pane returns with a lyrical masterpiece in the form of 'The Night Elm on Mare Street'. A record that builds and progresses throughout, with unique production, clever worldplay and subtle samples... Great to have this guy back behind the mic, one of the best lyricists in the UK. 

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Freddie Gibbs & Madlib - Crime Pays

New heat from Freddie Gibbs and Madlib... Beat, verses and video all get a straight 10/10 for me. Love everything about this, as always when these guys hook up. Full LP incoming here.

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Anthony Hamilton - Love Conquers All

Produced by Salaam Remi and James Poyser, 'Love Conquers All' is the new single from the incredible Anthony Hamilton, which is the first release since his 2016 album 'What I'm Feelin'. The record tackles subjects like gun control, criminal justice reform, and prioritizing education in the US. Important times.

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Apollo Brown & Joell Ortiz - Cocaine Fingertips

Dope visuals for the latest single to be lifted from Apollo Brown & Joell Ortiz's collaborative LP 'Mona Lisa', which is available now on Bandcamp. The combination of Apollo Brown's golden era production style and Joell's lyrical prowess on the mic, make for a fresh and exciting sound... Detroit & Brooklyn coming together as one. Big album, you need to check it out...

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Pharoahe Monch - 24 Hours (Feat. Lil Fame)

New music from arguably one of the greatest MCs of all-time, Pharoahe Monch. '24 Hours' is a stand alone track, not attached to any project, with both the record and video self-produced. Monch and Fame both went in on this one...!

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Tom Misch - It Runs Through Me (Feat. De La Soul)

Vintage visuals for the latest single to be lifted from Tom Misch's critically acclaimed debut album 'Geography'. If you've been hiding under a rock, then make sure you check it out here.

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Coops - Guerillas

It seems as though I'm posting something from the High Focus crew every time I come on here these days, but the output has been so strong in 2018 and solidified them as one of THE go-to UK labels across all genres... Coops has stood out as one of my favourite artists on the roster and it's amazing to have him return with a new full-length LP, which you check out here. This is the lead single and it comes with a powerful video to boot. 

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