New Jersey’s own Kev Rodgers has just released the visuals for ‘Flaws’. Shot in Atlanta during A3C festival weekend the song matches a catchy hook with a smooth beat. Its full of that trap flavour that has risen to the mainstream lately yet still remains Hip Hop. Now, this may not be my genre of choice…
Since the release of his second EP, ‘Before We Begin’ claiming the top 5 position on BBC 1Xtra’s, Jamz Supernova Top 5 EP rundown and 1Xtra’s ‘Best Online Finds’ Jords hasn’t fallen short of proving to the world why he is one to watch for 2018. And with the release of his latest video to…
I had the pleasure of chatting to the very talented North London Rapper AWATE.Fresh from supporting Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) and Talib Kweli AWATE releases Jewels, a quick-witted and crisp ‘70s throwback Directed by Saoud Khalaf , the films themes reflect battles AWATE faced whilst creating his debut Happiness LP whilst taking viewers on a blaxploitation-inspired escapade This time…
Jacky P AKA Jack Parker is one of the few underground DJ’S that you need to know, putting underground rap on the map in the UK all the way from the West Midlands. Not often do we come across DJ’s who have the ability to bring knowledge during their sets, by this, we mean share…
I first met Boy Nash AKA Boy Nash Da Great when I seen him perform at the Allsortz Open Mic event in Richmix, Shoreditch. Although that was the first time me and Boy Nash had officially crossed paths, I previously had heard of his talent and music so I actually was approaching him as a…
Dotty releases visuals for Gone With The Wind and features his brother Charlie Rose. Dotty was born and raised in South London, home of some of the UK’s best talent. If he follows in the footsteps of some of his contemporaries he’s got far to go. After appearing on New Gen’s album he’s released freestyles with…
I first met Pitch Imperfect in 2015, when I seen him perform at Remel London’s #RateMePlz event. He performed a spoken word piece called Instagirl and between his crowd control, delivery and relevant message, I knew he was going to make waves on the scene. Fast forward to 2017 and not only has Pitch Imperfect…
You didn’t know about ALQAE ALQAE, hmmm where do I start? Well I remember the day Jonno (1/3 of the group) came up to me at the Reprezent Radio HQ and said “Shahlaa, I’ve started rapping”. I met Jonno when he was just a Presenter playing other people’s music on the airwaves. So I’m not…
AWATE uses his track Displaced as an ode to his estate Maiden lane before it’s town down. Commenting on the changing social cleansing of our working class and communities of colour AWATE describes the realities we don’t see reflected in the media. An ode to black people power AWATE’s lyricism and creative layers in Displaced…
Lioness’s new track has #blackgirlmagic all over it. In Dead Black Ting a.k.a #DBT Lioness calls out the industry and society on the treatment and relegation of dark skinned women. In the short freestyle Lioness is bold and unforgiving in tone and content. She cuts past the crap and makes her feelings known whilst killing…