One of UK’s most promising hip-hop artist FONZSE has dropped a visual to his compelling single, Mending a Broken Spirit.
Set up in a AA-style meeting, the three-minute production shows the Nottingham-based newcomer baring his whole soul to a therapist with hard-hitting clips revealing the hidden woes of fellow patients.
This is one tuned up emcee…you need to check out the video.
Mending A Broken Spirit is taken from his debut album, Conscious Decisions, available now on Bandcamp.
BENJAMIN A.D unveils the third installment in a series of monthly singles, Escapism. It is the next slice of self-examining, poetic hip-hop akin to the likes of musical heavyweights Kendrick Lamar and Ghostpoet, and which has earned Benjamin praise from The 405 and Clash, among others.
Following on from his last track, Mandatory Mantra, the South Londoner has once again collaborated with critically acclaimed Canadian producer Junia T, who worked with the artist on his previous releases Monster’s Ball and Come My Way, and who is best known for his work with Little Simz.
BENJAMIN AD once more brings his unique brand of rhythmic philosophy to his latest track Escapism, which he explains focuses on ‘…looking at things under a microscope rather than skimming in our busy lives’, perfectly hypothesizing on human weaknesses and mental health.
He beautifully pairs frenetic drum beats with melancholy jazz to tap into his thoughts on trying to escape reality by any means. As Benjamin reveals, ‘the track is just an elaboration on us all being escapists, some more than others but whatever your vice(s) is/are, from a TV show, to films, to video games, to drugs, booze, books, whatever…They’re all your escape from reality for whatever reason.’
Accompanying Escapism is a video directed by Jonathan Gilbert – the creative director behind Panomatics, the leading Virtual Tour supplier in the world. Shot in both South London & Koh Phangan, Thailand using drone cameras, Gilbert states that they were ‘inspired by Prodigy videos from our childhood and films like Project X’ to create the feeling that ‘wherever you look, Ben is struggling with his own thoughts’. Coupling bleak shots of Benjamin in turmoil in a London flat with lush panoramic footage of Thailand, it is a thought-provoking exploration of struggle and escape.
Having already garnered support from The Source and RWD to name but a few, the conscious hip-hopper looks set to impress again with his latest track. Perfecting his craft with each new release, it is his ability to consistently create emotionally charged, revelatory hip-hop that makes him a standout talent for 2016.
Go on, check out Escapism.
SLIDE DILLINGER is a little on edge and paranoid in his new cut Ghetto Boy… oh dear! If you feel his pain, download your copy for FREE via SoundCloud.
JAKE ALDRIDGE makes a comeback on NEW LEASE MUSIC with an immediately infectious and upbeat offering, In The Clouds, featuring upcoming vocalist – and his girlfriend – Kelly Brooks.
Produced by Sam Hadfield, a 23-year-old Hip Hop/R&B artist from Bristol who has been behind some of Jake’s biggest tracks including Moonlight, Falling and Erotic, the three-and-a-half minute project remind us that it’s OK to leave the daily woes behind and to occasionally live life on the edge…that’s a sound advice we all need to take!
In the Clouds is released through Vacation Records and is available as a free download on SoundCloud.
NLM: First off, I wanna know how did you come up with the stage name KING DICE O? I’m so intrigued!
KDO: Dice’O that’s my street name, known for gambling with my life. I add the king to acknowledge my worth….
KDO: First off, I would Like to thank you for giving me an opportunity to be featured on your site. Pain Of Fortune is so real, that’s my life in motion. I knew the fans was going to respects it but they really loved it.Working was just excuses for my lyrical wordplay. Street Poet I gave u the chance to see how it all started and why I’m known as the street poet…
NLM: You release your mixtape, The Life Vol.2 (The Quiet Storm) today. What can potential fans expect from your latest project?
KDO: I’m not going to front, comparing this to my 1st mixtape, this is a big step up, got my team on the mixtape. We’re working, perfecting our craft every chance we get, I feel I’m definitely going to change the game with this new sound. I want you to judge it for yourself but your going to hear the growth.
NLM: So what artists you’re digging at the moment?
KDO: J Cole
NLM: So what other plans you have for 2016? Do you have any upcoming gigs/projects?
KDO: Wow It amazing you say that! Got a few gigs coming up and a lot show cases coming up. Me and my team are working, my clothing line is out “Owl Life Branded for life”, photo shoot coming out soon, also we’re dropping the music video for 4am in the Bush… It’s going to be a busy year!! Owl Year !!!
Instagram: OwlLifeBrandedForLife and King DiceO
FaceBook: KingDiceO
Twitter: KingDiceO,
Gmail: OwlLifeBrandedForLife@gmail.com
NLM: If music didn’t exist, what other profession would you do?
KDO: Design clothes, starting a business or a chief.
NLM: If music didn’t exist, what other profession would you do?
KDO: Design clothes, starting a business or a chief.
NLM: Finally, any shout outs?
KDO: My Son Dom he the reason why I’m working so hard. That’s my life right there… Big shout out to you, been rocking with me from the start that’s real, my team owl life/ cannon gang they grew with the life, to all my fans and my supporters, I’m here for ya’ll, I’m nothing with without y’all, thanks for listening. peace family much love…
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