In light of Tupacs birthday today alternative rapper Kwazi Cort has released a remix of ‘Keep Ya’ Head Up’ to honour his legacy. Kwazi Cort Features Jaja Soze & Mr Sozah for this record and brings through a 2016 update on the messages Tupac was trying to get across with the original. Kwazi also shares his appreciation…
Nigerian UK singer Ezi Emela drops her latest tune ‘No Lele’. Something different from the singer but we can definitely hear this one in the clubs, festivals basically everywhere. The song has already received a lot of airplay and buzz online. In her words, the Omeiza-produced song “The song is about my hustle. It came from…
INTRODUCING #MYOUTLOOK. IT’S NOT JUST MUSIC. WHAT DO YOU STAND FOR? As Outlook Festival is closely approaching, we decided to get up close & personal with some of our favourite acts from their amazing lineup. The first of our agenda is Crack Stevens. 1. Who is Crack Stevens? Crackstevens is a Video Director & Producer…
Hailing from North London, Lily Mercer is a multi-talented and incredibly passionate creative who has built a name for herself and an international brand from her love infused relationship with Hip-Hop. Spending most her time running Viper Magazine, her very own popular print publication and the rest of her time blessing the airwaves of Rinse…
Here is a little something different from the faceless rapper CASISDEAD. Usually you’d hear nothing but raw lyrics on dark instrumentals from CASISDEAD but here he trades it all for a smooth and laid back record. It’s something like a 80’s nostalgia as he teams up with LATER soundscapes – the producer & singer duo consisting…
The 5 hip-hop songs we are thumping this week. 1.Travis Scott Ft Young Thug and Quayvo – Pick Up The Phone Houston Native Travis Scott released one of the best singles this week and also one of the most anticipated, off the new album “Birds in the trap sing McKnight.” Pick up the phone has…
It’s finally here! The 2016 XXL Freshman Class The https://t.co/Rj9u9NM5bppic.twitter.com/ijE43pPTSM — XXL Magazine (@XXL) June 13, 2016 XXL’s Freshman Class is one of the most highly anticipated magazine covers in the scene. Each year XXL select their best rising stars in Hip Hop and this year the class includes the likes of: Lil Yachty, Kodak…
Birmingham born rapper Lady Leshurr puts on a LOUD performance at a library in Lancaster! BBC Raw caught up with her before the show to talk about growing up in Birmingham, her success online and she also offers some valuable advice on being successful. In the exclusive interview, she talks about overcoming her struggle, how…
Tory Lanez has been increadibly generous to his fans as we count down the clock for his debut album. Despite recently signing with a major label (Interscope), he’s still been consistent with his Fargo Friday weekly releases. Today however, is a special Fargo Friday, as this isn’t just a throwaway song, it’s the second official single from his highly anticipated debut…
The trap-leaning track dropped early Friday and is the first single lifted from the producer’s Ransom 2 mixtape, due later this summer. We love hearing Rihanna’s gritty side come out on this track and is bound to tear up the clubs. Mike WiLL’s work is usually behind the scenes — he produced the thudding beats…