Song of the Day: Coming At Me – NUTTY P X SKRIPTURE

As one of the most prolific producers in UK urban music for the last 15 years, there is no doubt that NUTTY P’s distinctive sound has helped to shape the scene’s celebrated success of today.

His work, which has been influenced by hip-hop, rap, R&B and electronic music, has been responsible for hits from some of the most famed UK artists including Wretch 32, Krept & Konan, Professor Green, Ghetts and Sway, whilst his productions under the moniker Stinkahbell add further kudos to his talents in the form of remixes for Skepta, Jodie Connor, Busta Rhymes, Maverick Sabre, Taio Cruz and Cover Drive.

Working in the lab concocting his next array of revolutionary music, NUTTY P has once again been putting his wizardry to practise, this time completing his forthcoming album ‘Infrared’. The 8-track album is set to drop this Friday (29th March) and features a serious line-up of artists including the fiery Lady Lykez as well as SNE, Youngs Teflon, Paigey Cakey and Skripture for announcement record ‘Coming At Me’. Whilst yet to be released, the tracks have already built up some serious support and have been snapped up by the likes of Tottenham Hotspurs (to reveal Delle Alli’s new contract extension), England (to announce them qualifying for the Nations League), Chelsea FC (for their pre-match build up with Tottenham), Manchester United (for their pre-match Champions League build up), Adidas (advert), Soccer AM (showboat), Puma (advert) and even BBC1’s Silent Witness.

Alongside the announcement of the album release, NUTTY P treats us to the first instalment of fresh music in the form of ‘Coming At Me’ featuring Skripture, which was premiered with DJ Target on BBC Radio 1Xtra and added straight onto the huge ‘Grime Shutdown’ playlist at Spotify. Delivering an old skool R&G beat alongside the West London emcee who handles the hook and spits with galloping momentum over the verses, the track comes as a tasty warm up to the forthcoming energetic and ballsy single ‘Who The Hell’ featuring Lady Lykez.

With a ravenous drive that keeps him constantly creating innovative music, placing him consistently in the thick of the scene, Nutty P announces ‘Infrared’ – 8 tracks of genuine, dynamic, spirited and undiluted UK sounds that are being called for right now.

Check out the video below…

Song of the Day: Russian Roulette – Sub Blue (ft. Incisive & Caleb Femi)

SUB BLUE continues to offer a fresh take on chilled out, alternative introspective R&B with single ‘Russian Roulette’.

Already championed by a diverse set of influential platforms ranging from Complex to BBC 1Xtra to Spotify, as well as amassing over half a million streams on his first few single releases, Sub Blue teases his die-hard fans with his first single of the year, ahead of his forthcoming project ‘Wilfully Blind’.

Featuring West London rapper Incisive acclaimed poet Caleb Femi, and produced by fellow Liverpudlian and long-time collaborator XamVolo, ‘Russian Roulette’ offers another cautionary tale, directly following on from previous release, ‘Think We’re Fine’.

Produced by Concrete Films and directed and conceptualised by Liam Broughton of The Playmaker Group, The visual for ‘Russian Roulette’ plays into this message, examining drug culture and self-destruction.

Check it out below…

Song of the Day: Walk Through – OG Blacks & OLZ

Providing the sequel to their 2018 breakthrough collaboration ‘Think Twice’ OG BLACKS and OLZ join forces once again with their latest single ‘Walk Through’.

The pair bring good vibes with their melodic flows and icy lyricism. Their nonchalant and smooth demeanour goes hand in hand with their stripped-back style and ‘Walk Through’ embodies their vibes-a-plenty sound, which fuses elements of hip-hop, UK rap and R&B.

From the stomping grounds of North West London OG BLACKS and OLZ have carved out a name for themselves in the underground music circuit. Having built a consistent catalogue of releases and featuring on tastemaker freestyle platforms, including BlackBox and Trill V, the duo garnered an impressive  25,000+ streams on their debut collaboration ‘Think Twice’ creating a formula that has gone from strength to strength.

Setting a high president  OG BLACKS and OLZ momentum continues into 2019 with their scorcher  ‘Walk Through’. Check out the video below:

Song of the Day: Let Me – Lady Jay (ft. SSue)

Following the release of her soul-packed single ‘We Tried’, ft. Ria Boss back in January, Wahala Entertainment recruit, LADY JAY graces the hotspot with sultry single ‘Let Me’, featuring fellow vocalist SSUE.

The MoBeatz BANGR-produced banger sees the Ghanaian singer/songwriter take a different direction, fusing her R&B/soul trademark with a sassy club-filling vibe.

Check out the video to the swinging joint below:

Song of the Day: 7pm in Brixton – Political Peak

South London rapper, POLITICAL PEAK had an exciting 2018 after the success of previous single ‘One Step’,  which racked up close to 100,000 streams on Spotify. Making his return for 2019 with track ‘7PM In Brixton’, POLITICAL PEAK is preparing to set pace this year.

Reflecting on his upbringing in Brixton and journey through life ‘7PM in Brixton’ is a raw and honest offering. Peak has expertly crafted some gripping lyrics which have been executed with his trademark flow, riding the beat effortlessly.

With the track possessing lyrical content of this style and bars that take you on a journey, it was vital that the visuals followed suit. Enlisting the help of gifted videographer, Paul Whisper the visuals blend cold shots of Brixton today with retro footage from Peak’s early days.

Check it out below: