Audio: Boddika & Joy Orbison - Prone (clip)
Following last week’s Mercy VIP, another stomper from the dream pairing.
April 2012
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Audio: Jon Convex ft. dBridge - Lied To Be Loved (clips)
Two of the UK’s finest former d&b producers link for a nothing-short-of-blinding collab on Martyn’s burgeoning 3024 imprint. Tight, punchy production from Jon Convex, and as ever, always a pleasure to hear the big man dBridge on vocal duties.
Stream all 3 clips after the jump…
Video: Dj Rashad & Dj Spinn - Just Jam 51
Following their decimation of the the UK capital just over a week ago, footwerk/juke masters Rashad & Spinn’s headed over to Tim & Barry’s Just Jamm for more of the same. Stream above, and download here.
Audio: Usher - Lemme See (Feat. Rick Ross)
This liking Usher thing is most unsettling. First, the brilliant Diplo produced Climax, now this, complete with a suitably thuggish verse from ‘Da Boss’.
Video: Phonte - The Life Of Kings (Feat. Evidence & Big K.R.I.T.)
NEW TIGALLO NEW TIGALLO NEW TIGALLO.
Musikal are still yet to hear a Phonte track we don’t love.
If you’re in to hip hop and haven’t got Phonte’s latest, Charity Starts At Home, you’re a fool unto yourself.
Audio: Keyboard Kid - Transition EP (clips)
Audio: Apollo Brown & OC - The People's Champ
The above track (available for free download on the player) is from Trophies, an album worth every penny of the £7.99 you can pay for it, here.
Audio: Masta Ace + DOOM - Slow Down
The first cut from their collaborative LP, due “this summer”, entitled MA DOOM: Son Of Yvonne.
Audio: ShadowBox - A M
We originally posted about new Pictures Music signing ShadowBox a while back, so it’s with pleasure we can now report that the debut single A M is available to download here. Seriously exciting new talent.
Audio: Various - Rhythm Talk Mix
Keep yourself updated and get excited here.
Video: Snoop Dogg - Stoner's Anthem
It’s almost as if Snoop is trying to tell us he blazes.
From the Stoners EP, out now on iTunes.
Exclusive: William Zoot Esq. - Me Oh My
The other half of Musikal and I bemoan the lack of postable UK hip hop on a regular. But this is, well, just great.
William Zoot Esq. hasn’t made music for public consumption for some time, but he’s back on a creative tip and we’re very grateful. An almost discordant beat and real, relatable lyrics delivered with a genuine flow.
Here’s hoping a friend of Musikal, William Zoot Esq. keeps his rekindlilation of music making up. We want an album, live performances and his part in a rebirth of what made UK hip hop unique.
Audio: Boddika & Joy O - Mercy (Boddika VIP)
Audio: Wiley - Roots Of Wiley (Mixed By Benjys Bars)
Check Benjy’s Soundcloud for super-tight blends of the finest pioneering grime and dubstep from the past ten years. Tracklist after the jump.
Audio: Lumidee - Never Leave You (Uh Ooh Uh Oooh) (Squarehead Remix)
Audio: Various Artists - Our Nest Vol.1
More quality hip-hop variations from the Earnest Endeavours camp following a brace of fantastic EPs from B. Bravo and the Darkhouse Fam.
Download direct from their Bandcamp for the price of an email.
Audio: Levon Vincent - fabric 63
Video: Ab-Soul - Pineal Gland
Kendrick Lamar’s fellow Top Dawg and Black Hippy goes hard on this, beautifully named, joint. Tae Beast on the production.
Audio: Visionist - The New British Mix
Download on the player above, and check the tracklist after the jump.
Audio: Ikonika – Mary Anne Hobbs Mix
Seriously happy to see Ikonika back with a slew of new material, reportedly set for release on her and Optimum’s burgeoning Hum+Buzz imprint later this year. Stream the tracks straight from the XFM site here (jump to 60 minutes in).
Also, be sure to grab tickets for the Deviation X Hyperdub show from RA, where you’ll find Ikonika playing back-to-back with UK funky badman Scratcha DVA, plus sets from Omar S, Kode9, Benji B, Martyn and more.
