New Track: Expensive (from The Intent Soundtrack) – Big Tobz

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The Intent – A gritty thriller, packed with an incredible cast of UK actors and music artists made its debut in selected UK cinemas last Wednesday. BIG TOBZ has just dropped Expensive, taken from the incredible soundtrack that is loaded with exclusive records written specifically for the film, Ghetts, Scorcher, Stormzy, Fekky and Ms Banks all feature on the 18-track album that will be released to accompany the film.

The Big Tobz track and video give an insight to the world that is uncovered and the bold and eerie tale that is about to unfold in The Intent.

In a groundbreaking move that merges the world of UK film and music, co-directors Nicky Slimting Walker and Femi Oyeniran present an equally thrilling soundtrack that sets the tone and propels the audience throughout.

Set in the heart of London, the chilling tale of gang warfare, greed and drugs unfolds. Newfound infamy for the TIC crew affords the gang members the fast life, which catches the attention of all the wrong people and trust starts to become an issue, ultimately leading to their downfall. Infiltration, dishonour and ego are key to the plot but the key question is, what is “The Intent” of each player.

Featuring a cast of celebrated acting talent, The Intent also debuts a stellar line up of musicians in their first on-screen roles. MOBO nominated and former Topboy actor/musician Scorcher takes the lead as ‘Gunz’ and stars alongside Ashley Chin (Starred Up, Plastic), award-winning Hip Hop Duo Krept & Konan, Femi Oyeniran (Kidulthood), Jade Asha (As Bad as Me), Nicky Slimting Walker (It’s a Lot), Dylan Duffus (1 Day), Shone Romulus (Topboy), Sarah Akokhia (Hallows Eve) and rap royalty Fekky.

New Music Video: Not Staying The Same – Big Rain & Trigga Ryder

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BIG RAIN and TRIGGA RYDER have dropped their latest video to single, Not Staying The Same.

Big Rain is Plymouth based and is a versatile emcee and producer, capable of a variety of flows and styles.

Trigga Ryder is based in Manchester and has supported various artists including Skinny Man, TY, Estelle, Verb T, Speech Debelle and Foreign Beggars.

They have teamed up to bring a four track EP of which Not Staying The Same is the first track to be released on Bandcamp.

Song of the day: I’m Not a Freshman? 2 – Wish GRANT’ed

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WISH GRANTed’s I’m Not a Freshman? provides some much-needed substance to the XXL Freshman list hype. With heartfelt lines and a self-produced beat featuring himself on the piano, Wish shows his lyrical prowess and viewpoint on the hip hop game.

This stuttering, saxophone playing, dancing hip hopper is making waves in the DMV area. With his stylish dance moves and saxophone in hand, the Baltimorean brings about an amplified experience during his live performances fusing custom instrumental hip hop melodies with catchy lyrics. The hip hop artist has performed with the likes of Lil Durk, Curren$y, Audio Push, Snow tha Product,  and Chedda Da Connect.

To add to his ever-growing CV, WISH GRANTed is set to release an EP Second Wish late this summer.

For now, watch the simple visual to the powerful single.

Song of the Day: Blue Dot – Quincy

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Today’s song is coming from an unsigned American R&B singer/songwriter/rapper Quincy Taylor Brown -aka QUINCY –  named after his godfather, the legendary Quincy Jones.

Born in New York and was raised in Georgia, he’s  the son of 80’s R&B singer, Al B.Sure and the adopted son of music and fashion mogul, Sean “Diddy” Combs . Being the son of a singer and growing up surrounded by different artists, QUINCY was naturally expected to follow in his father’s footsteps. Instead, he decided to try his hand at rapping and released the song Da Fly Way ft Yung Joc in 2008.

It wasn’t until his late grandmother told him “you have a voice” and that he “needed to sing” that he decided to pursue singing. In The Harbor TV interview, he stated that it took him a while to pursue the singing because he was scared to let someone hear his voice because he wasn’t even comfortable with himself. He also stated in interviews that his biggest musical influences are Biggie, Marvin Gaye, Al Green and Luther Vandross. QUINCY‘s sound is a mix of Al B. Sure with a hint of Drake.

Between 2009-2014, he released his mixtape Nothing Special as well as songs, Voicemail and Stay Awhile ft Kendre which appeared on BET’s 106 & Park. In December 2014 he released his track, Friends First ft French Montana, which was premiered on SKEETV and Power 106, became his second most successful song to date.

The free rap track titled Blue Dot (ft electric guitarist, Xeryus Gittens) was released in April, in which he talks about “topping off the night” with his dad’s widely popular Ciroc vodka. His latest effort is a change of pace from his other songs because of the electric guitar infusion. This upriser is currently working on his debut album (release date TBA) and planning to go on tour.

 

New Music Video: WMTWTY (What Means The World To You) – Amir Driver

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“What Means The World To You?”…. That’s the question asked by AMIR DRIVER, in his latest visual, shot & edited by PHRSH Films. With his latest EP, Over Everything, out now, the Virginia spitter  roll out another strong visual to accompany one of the many standout records from his latest release. Starring his nephew, Zion “Boogie” Holmes, Driver & PHRSH provide yet another powerful piece for you guys to enjoy.