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Song of the Day: Chillin’ – Coops

Coops - Chillin
Today’s song is Chillin‘ by UK rapper COOPS. Track coming from his upcoming mixtape Lost Soul.

After winning the Choice FM Breakthrough Competition in 2013, the North London rapper was given the opportunity to perform at the London o2 with none other than Hip-Hop royalty, NAS. The series of events instilled a new self-belief  and having previously used music as a pastime, the 23-year-old Londoner’s passion for the craft was ignited.

After completing a degree in performing arts at Southampton University, COOPS set to work on his mixtape  Lost Soul.

The first track to from the mixtape,  Chillin is an introduction to the soulful, laid back, hip-hop vibe that he represents. With an evident stroke of creative intuition, this upriser matches an effortless flow and delivery with a beautifully pared down beat that allows his content to shine, and embodies its title to the fullest.

Have a listen to Chillin‘. If you’re feeling this track, it’s worth looking out for the mixtpe, which is set for release on 2nd June via his website.

Show your appreciation  @coopsofficial.

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Mixtape review: 15 minutes of Fame – TC UNO

TC UNO 15 mintues of Fame.

1. Intro
2. Made you look
3. Grindn Like No Other ft Reek Havoc (Prod by D Hayes)
4. Fame Goes (Prod by D Hayes)
5. PoundCake Freestyle
6. We Want It All (Prod by D Hayes)
7. Inferno Freestyle
8. Got It ft David Rush (Prod by D Hayes)
9. Trophies ft Reek Havoc
10. 10.Family Affair ft Big K, Reek Havoc,AJ (Prod by Johnny Classics)

Guess what hip hop heads…the best master is back with his latest mixtape, 15 Minutes of Fame. Released last month, the 10-track album is bursting with shoulder swinging, get-off-your-butt-and-move bass line, finish off by the hip-hop artist’s second-to-none freestyling.

15 Minutes of Fame kicks off real good with Make You Look, which features on-the-money samples of NAS’ hit with the same name. And this guy knows how to use hit samples and make it his own…just listen to Trophies. TC UNO gave DRAKE’S hit a new lease of life by adding more bass and drive coupled with faster-than-lighting raps and laugh-out-loud wordplay.

TC UNO is known (by his loyal fans) for his on-the-spot raps…and he didn’t disappoint as he effortlessly spits in easy-cruising  PoundCake (Freestyle) and Inferno (Freestyle).

15 Minutes of Fame doesn’t fizzle out with last track, Family Affair. With summery, throw-your-hands-up-in-the-air beats and soothing raps, this track has all the right ingredients of becoming a summer anthem.

Usually at this point, I offer my conclusion on an album or mixtape…15 Minutes of Fame is TOO good for that. So the next is to head right here and check it out for yourself.

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Song of the Day: Legends Never Die – Amor Fatiii

Amor Fatiii

Today’s song is Legends Never Die, the second release of the EP, Black Sheep by AMOR FATIII.

If this picture looks familiar, you probably seen it here on NEW LEASE MUSIC. This Tennessee hip-hopper (who possess a real laid back NAS-esque raps) was featured back in November with his first track, Edge Of The Cliff.

Now have a listen to the angelic Legends Never Die – If you’re feeling this track, why not connect with him via Twitter @AmorFatiii102

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Song of the Day: Edge Of The Cliff – Amor Fatiii

Amor Fatiii

 

Today’s song is Edge Of The Cliff by AMOR FATIII. The track will be a part of his upcoming EP Black Sheep.

From the age of nine, this Tennessee-born hip upriser started rapping after being inspired by BOW WOW’s debut album, Beware of Dog. So he started churning out tracks in hope of grabbing a huge fanbase. So there you have it – listen to Edge Of the Cliff. This track definitely deserves a trial as this hip hopper’s laid back, NAS-esque raps just cruises through the relaxing-in-the-summer production – go on, just take a moment and listen to this guy.

If you’re feeling this track, there’s plenty more over his SoundCloud page – seriously it’s worth a visit!

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Young Johnnie Handsome – Born II Win

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I feel there’s definitely something missing from the music industry today – and that’s good old fashion hip-hop. Upcomer Rashid Hall, better known by stage name Young Johnny Handsome is not afraid to bring back that missing hard-hitting hip-hop with his debut EP, Born II Win. The leading song, Sucka MC’s, produced by big time producers the Dream Team, is jam packed with head nodding, infectious beats coupled with super fast rapping and quick-witted-straight talking lyrics, which definitely brings me back to LL Cool J in his heyday.

The leading single certainly hasn’t gone unnoticed. Since the release of Sucka MC’s, Young Johnnie Handsome has rapidly gained a solid fan base and has already been widely compared to an early Nas (Hmmm, not sure about that – he definitely reminds me of a young LL Cool J). Things are quickly gaining momentum for the 25 year old – his video to Sucka MC’s was featured on a host a music websites, including Hot ’97 and has caught attention of a string of mainstream producers.

So what’s the next step for Young Johnny Handsome? With thousands of screaming fans and big producers knocking (no scrap that) BANGING at his door, who knows – anything is possible for this New Jersey rapper. Maybe this time next year (or even sooner), his forthcoming singles will become a very firm fixture in the charts.  So just remember the name – YOUNG JOHNNIE HANDSOME.

 

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