Song of the Day: Ikes – Picasso Baby (freestyle)

UK’s rising rapper IKES returns with his version of JAY-Z ‘s Picasso Baby. What you think? Answers below please! While you’re here, why don’t you check out his previous effort, Let It Go

Video Shot and Directed by Elmino Da Great

Star Song: Here With You – PW

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Today’s song is Here With You by British rapper PW. This track is coming from his EP, From PW With Love.

Here With You has been played on underground as well as commercial radio stations such as BBC 1Xtra and playlisted on Choice Fm’s A List, played in between the likes of RIHANNA, JAY-Z and JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE.

This track definitely deserves the recognition, as it features an on-point infusion of hip-hop, garage with a hint of afro-beats – go on, have a listen.  If you’re feeling the love from PW, return the love and head over to this SoundCloud page, where hear his upstarter’s other tracks.

Now this is just the beginning for this talented Londoner.  This guy has appeared on endless of online and print publications, finding his way to the front cover of British popular magazine Young Voices. He also supported acts like DAPPY, MINDLESS BEHAVIOR and CONOR MAYNARD. Best of all, he made his headline debut at the sold-out show at The Garage in London earlier this year.

Like I said, this is just the beginning for PW – so remember the name!

Star song: Goes Up – Kin4Life feat. DJ Cellblock

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Today’s song is Goes Up by KIN4LIFE, produced by DJ CELLBLOCK.

It’s very rare that I feature producers on NEW LEASE MUSIC but this guys knows how to mix – just a have pop at the superbad bass -driving Goes Up.

The HaHaHa Production recruit is a connoisseur of bringing a hip-hop production to full life. He produced for top artists such as FLO RIDA, TRINA and DWYANE WADE.

The Romanian DJ and producer released album Waiting for Fame in 2012, in which the single, Me Not Afraid, was on Coast 2 Coast vol. 169 mixtape which featured the likes of JAY-Z, KANYE WEST, JADAKISS, MACY GRAY and JOE BUDDEN.

If you’re really digging this guy, have a listen to Goes Up…and it’s REALLY worth checking out his other tracks on SoundCloud.

Star Song: Catch Up – D.O.C (produced by TW$)

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Today’s song is Catch Up by New York hip-hop upstart D.O.C.

The StreetRoc recruit – whose real name is Devon Riley – grew up listening to hip-hip greats such as TUPAC, BUSTA RHYMES, JAY-Z and METHOD MAN. But this young rapper has his own style and flow – just listen to the hip-hop/funk Catch Up.

As for the producers – TW$ – they may be new to the game, but they are masters of bringing hip-hop to a whole new level with their incomparable productions. TW$ has worked with other on-point rappers, including KING DICE O and DICE CANON.

Have a blast at Catch Up. If you’re feeling this track, you can visit TW$ SoundCloud page to check out more of their masterpieces. Also visit D.O.C SoundCloud page – as there’s more on-point tracks to follow….