News: CHASE mixtape comes out in the fall

Chase Stebbins everything

Boston rapper CHASE STEBBINS is his unleashing his freshman’s mixtape, Blessed in the fall.

First single from the mixtape, Everything deserves a moment of your time, as you get to witness this upcoming rapper’s super rapid lyrics over a ridiculously-cool atmospheric/airy track. Man, he makes it look so easy! He may be new to the hip-hop game, but seriously this guy is MORE than ready to shoot to the very top!

Check out the official video to Everything.

Star Song: Richie Ashwin –Eyes On Me

Richie Ashwin - All Eyes On Me

RICHIE ASHWIN is back with another stunning production, Eyes On Me.  Last month, I had the pleasure of reviewing this British R&B artist’s self-titled EP, which are 5 tracks of atmospheric R&B with a little dubstep and hip-hop/trip-hop.

Produced by Anthony Young, Eyes On Me feature that trademark of atmospheric R&B, where this talented Londoner switches from smooth vocals to an even cooler freestyling – what a treat!

Here’s your chance to listen to Eyes On Me. Have you heard his debut EP? If not, get your skates on and listen to it here.

Star Song: The Titus 1: 1-4 – Don’t Tread On Me (feat. Beatz Illthoughtz Productionz)

The Titus 1;1-4 don't tread on me

Today’s song is the hard-hitting Don’t Thread on Me by THE TITUS 1: 1-4. Rapping from the age of 13, THE TITUS 1: 1-4 – whose real name is Titus Brawley- never viewed it as a music career because it’s something he loves doing. Whilst most rappers of today speak of materialistic things, THE TITUS 1: 1-4    uses his talent to express his thoughts and concerns of the on-going issues in his community and feels that more issues could be raised through music.

So when you listen to this track, pay careful attention to the words that reflects the harsh reality of Afro- American society of today… don’t get lost in that catchy beat (I almost did!)

Star Song: Closure – Activist

Today’s song is from UK upcoming rapper ACTIVIST, who is part of a group called CMF & SWC (Cave Man Family & Slaves Without Chains). The Londoner has been rapping for eight years but didn’t take it seriously until after he was stabbed for the third time. Since then things are definitely looking up for ACTIVIST: he has been working with producer LZ on his current album, The Year of the Antagonist (watch this space for a review!) and he’s currently in talks with a reputable publishing company. To add to the success, his music has been played on numerous music channels including Daily Grime and Spiff TV. Best of all, famous musicians are talking  about his work!

His latest offerings, Closure is about an interracial relationship that goes wrong due to family intervention. Featuring Lifford, who sang on ARTFUL DODGER’s Please Don’t Turn Me On, Closure is a super smooth track that gets you hooked on first listening – so it’s not hard to see why reputable musicians are sitting up and taking notice of this hip-hop upriser! Go on, have a listen for yourself – and I guarantee you that it won’t be the last time you hear of this young rapper!

News: No Days Off for Slim Kushy -his mixtape drops in November!

Kushy Slim

Yeah that’s right –so note to fans: you better keep a lookout as this hot US rapper is releasing his mixtape, No Days Off (through Swerve Camp Entertainment) sometime in November. If you don’t know SLIM KUSHY, get to know him – this hip-hop bad guy has pushed out numerous of out-of -this-world tracks! Don’t believe me? Well listen to this super raw track, Pop That P***Y 4 Me (with Dneak and Twandoe). Enjoy!