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Mixtape Review: The Karman Line – SHAY Khushrenada

It took roughly five years for SHAY KHUSHRENADA to gather material for his debut mixtape, The Karman Line, released this month…and it definitely shows as you can hear and feel the sheer dedication in each offering.

The 11-track mixtape starts off with bang-up-to-date, head-rolling hip-hop with slight hints of grime and trap music which slowly matures (like a fine wine) with clever cuts of old school/R&B beats, where the Londoner vibrantly spits over kick back arrangements – even though he describes the pitfalls of chasing a music career.

This mixtape is a keeper, check it out now!

Must listens: Bronze Helm, The Emergence, Cry, Candles, End to End

March 31, 2016March 31, 2016 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: new singlesTags: hip-hop, London-based hip-hop artists, Mixtape review, new release 2016, SHAY KHUSHRENADA, The Karman Line mixtape, UK hip-hop, UK music Leave a comment

New Track: Beluga Bitches Bollinger – Mr Bigz

Recently, MR BIGZ was here, featuring on Johnson Orchid’s track I Wanna Love (named song of the week by NEW LEASE MUSIC). The UK most charismatic hip-hopper isn’t kicking back anytime soon; instead he cranks up the charm to the max and drops latest single Beluga Bitches Bollinger, taken from his mixtape, My Funked Up Soul 2.

The single gives a first glimpse of the ten-track project and offers nothing less than two minutes of silky smooth rap with the hot property on the top of his game alongside trusted producer Turkish Dcypha (Island Records)

Adding a unique twist to some of his favourite classic soul records, the 2014 mixtape My Funked Up Soul was so well-received that he was inspired to create the S.U.M.M.E.R. EP shortly after. Tracks such as The Ride featuring Giggs, Finer Taste with Wretch 32 and Soul Food featuring Max Marshall – all playlisted on BBC Radio 1Xtra – helped the EP to the iTunes hip-hop top ten.

My Funked Up Soul 2 was released on Good Friday….ease myself into the mixtape and check out Beluga Bitches Bollinger

March 29, 2016March 27, 2016 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: new singlesTags: BBC 1Xtra, Beluga Bitches Bollinger, hip-hop, Island Records, London-based hip-hop artists, Mr bigz, My funked up soul 2 mixtape, new release 2016, UK hip-hop, UK music, WRETCH 32 Leave a comment

SLICKDOTR takes on Kamikaze/Treble Clef’s Old School hit, Ghetto Kyote, putting a real slick twist to the grime classic.

The original track inspired the East Londoner to write bangers and firmly pushed him on the path as one of UK’s rising grime star…and he has come a long way! His vocal presence and distinct flow were supported by SBTV, GRM Daily, LinkUpTV, Reprezent FM and Westside FM.

With the major tastemakers and fans eagerly waiting for future material, SLICKDOTR promises there’s much more to come this year….so stay tuned!

For now, check out the epic video to Ghetto Kyote.

March 28, 2016March 27, 2016 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: new singlesTags: Ghetto Kyote, Grime, GRM Daily, Kamikaze, Link Up TV, London-based grime artists, music video, Reprezent FM, SBTV, SlickDotR, Treble Chef, UK Grime, UK music, Westside FM Leave a comment

New Music Video: Mending A Broken Spirit – Fonzse

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.

March 25, 2016March 24, 2016 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: new singlesTags: Conscious decisions (album), Fonzse, hip-hop, Mending a broken spirit, new music video, new release 2016, Nottingham-based hip-hop artists, songs about life, songs about survival, UK hip-hop, UK music Leave a comment

New Track: For You Now – Shan

With the success of his debut EP Waypoint (2013), which generated support from BBC Introducing, London Live and Balcony TV, London-based singer/songwriter SHAN is set to release his eagerly awaited EP Signals on 15th April.

It seems the first release from the EP, For You Now, may continue the deserved attention from major tastemakers and fans.The four-minute production introduces the pure yet beautifully raw arrangements of the piano and guitar, leading to the newcomer’s soothingly tranquil vocals.

Hailing from Shropshire, SHAN began making music from the age of 12 and has since proved his musical talent through working with a number of other ones-to-watch across a variety of genres; writing and recording with Matt Woods for his debut EP Wash Me Clean, and grime artist Ghetts for his MOBO-nominated debut album Rebel With A Cause.

Now with his own direction and sound, he is paving a solo career with his style of alternative music as a one-to-watch.

Here’s the chance to experience something truly magical; have a listen to For You Now.

March 21, 2016March 22, 2016 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: new singlesTags: alternative music, Balcony TV, BBC Introducing, For you now, GHETTS., London Live, London-based alternative acts, Matt Woods, Rebel With A Cause EP, Shan, Signals EP, UK alternative music, UK music, Wash Me Clean EP, Waypoint EP Leave a comment

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