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…
Nathaniel Shalom releases his EP “Hearing Voices Produced Substance”. After battling with depression, anxiety, panic attacks and hearing voices Nathaniel’s new EP has been a process of musical healing. “Hearing Voices” takes you through Nathaniel battles through these negative vibrations which have elevated him to become the stronger person and uplift others. Each of the…
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…
This week I had the pleasure of chatting to the boys of DB Soundsystem. Consisting of Skits DB, Deli OneFourz and Ash Catch, DB Sound System have been busy grinding away on the scene for quite some time. Their latest release ‘Bomboleo’ (above) features Savage Dan (who also doubles as their manager) and Louis Rei of WSTRN.…
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…
Who? Singer-Songwriter Tashana’s new track Island has a style that could fit perfectly into the UK Top 40 right now. With a blend of R’n’B, Reggae, Bashment and Rap Tashana merges the flavours of the Caribbean and gritty streets of South East London. What Tashana’s new video for island follows her dancing around the streets…
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…