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  • “You can take the kid out the ends, but you can’t take the ends out the kid”: a look into Kano’s [@TheRealKano] affinity for Newham and the meaning of home

    “You can take the kid out the ends, but you can’t take the ends out the kid”: a look into Kano’s [@TheRealKano] affinity for Newham and the meaning of home

    Words by: Nazeema Hamdi There’s no place like home and for Kano that’s Newham and he represents the area to the fullest. It is not clear who coined the phrase ‘home is where the heart is’. However, it is an immemorial proverb that has been uttered by many people, including myself. It is about belonging,…

  • The Top Up Tracklist ft. [@infamousizak], [@StillShadey], [@IamhouseofEL] + more

    The Top Up Tracklist ft. [@infamousizak], [@StillShadey], [@IamhouseofEL] + more

    It might only be Tuesday but who doesn’t want a top up of great new music? The Top Up Tracklist is a mix of tracks from across the past month with most being from within the last two weeks. The tracks span a number of genres ranging from Rap, R&B, some more Alternative picks and more. There’s…

  • Jamaica’s Effect On Sound Clashing In The UK

    Jamaica’s Effect On Sound Clashing In The UK

    The sound clash is a key part of Black musical culture and is at its very foundations, especially in the UK. No Signal has brought attention back to the sacred art of sound clashing. With two legends in the form of Bounty Killer and Beenie Man having the only legitimate clash during lockdown, now would…

  • Grime’s alive again, but is it because of [@Stormzy] or [@WileyUK]?

    Grime’s alive again, but is it because of [@Stormzy] or [@WileyUK]?

    Every so often people forget about Grime and assume it’s dead, but it never is. Whilst it’s true that some of Grime’s early pioneers aren’t always releasing strictly Grime anymore, Grime is always active and thriving on smaller stages. This is before we even look to cities outside of London where Grime has been a…

  • Upon Reflection: It’s Time to Give [@Wretch32] His Flowers [REVIEW]

    Upon Reflection: It’s Time to Give [@Wretch32] His Flowers [REVIEW]

    Wretch 32 may have just perfected his album-making process on his Upon Reflection “surprise” release Upon Reflection is Wretch 32’s fifth studio album, but nowhere near his fifth project. As a veteran MC, who has perfected his craft across the eras and paved the way for lyricism, Wretch has always been one to watch evolve.…

  • Legends of Grime

    Legends of Grime

    With Wiley having another outburst, Lord Of The Mics 8 coming soon, and Kano dropping an album as well as having announced a second set of tour dates, it’s a good time to talk Grime. Wiley the proverbial Godfather of the genre is keeping up to his expected antics of both antagonising and praising other…

  • Watch: Kano [@TheRealKano] Lead Grime’s European Invasion

    I-D hit the A13 (Beckton Exit) with East Ham’s finest, Kano. Re-energised by Made In The Manor, his fifth and most successful album to date, i-D joins K-A and pals – including Wiley – on his 6-date European tour as the direct rudeboy reflects candidly on, life, love and lyrics.

  • Watch: Kano [@TheRealKano] ‘Changes/Strangers’ in the 1Xtra Live Lounge

    Watch: Kano [@TheRealKano] ‘Changes/Strangers’ in the 1Xtra Live Lounge

    I genuinely feel like since Grime legend Kano released his album ‘Made In The Manor’, everywhere I turn I see his name. Whether it be a headline show, a freestyle or an interview, he’s absolutely killing it right now. His latest escapade is a performance of a mash up of ‘Changes’ and ‘Strangers’ for Trevor Nelson…

  • Watch: Kano’s [@therealkano] extremely real documentary ‘Made In The Manor’

    Watch: Kano’s [@therealkano] extremely real documentary ‘Made In The Manor’

    Grime legend Kano released his debut album ‘Home Sweet Home,’ in 2005. Ten years on, Kano is still one of the most respected MC’s and continues to produce music that reflects his roots and his experience. Celebrating his East London roots, Kano addressed the realities of real life Britain, personal issues, such as dealing with…

  • Watch: Kano [@therealkano] brings us back to the "Endz"

    Watch: Kano [@therealkano] brings us back to the "Endz"

    Pre-order ‘Made In The Manor’ on iTunes and get ‘Endz’ instantly : http://smarturl.it/iMITM