Apollo Brown & Locksmith - No Question
We're massive Mello Music fans here at WPHQ and even bigger fans of the genius that is Apollo Brown. So imagine our delight when we checked our inbox to find out he's got a brand new project on the way with the lyrical-powerhouse that is Locksmith.
The Mouse Outfit ft Ellis Meade - Beats All Day
Ahead of the release of Jagged Tooth Crook this Friday, the Mice from Manny have dropped a video for their link up with long-term collaborator Ellis Meade.
Ray Vendetta x K.Zorro x Dr. Voodoo x Tesla's Ghost - Paralysis
The Triple Darkness camp are always on their graft and seems like Ray drops projects on the regular just for fun. His latest, The Master Chambers LP is set to land early next week and in the build-up, he's dropped this gem.
Parallax - The Saga Continues
This is a beast! Over some heavy, heavy drum loops and fresh cuts on the hook, Parallax delivers a potent dose of his sharp social commentary.
Coops ft Fliptrix, Rexx & Leaf Dog - Pass The Mic
The latest acquisition to the High Focus roster has dropped his newest full-length release, No Brainer. Fresh from the release is the brilliant animated video for one of the stand-outs, the Talos produced Pass The Mic.
J.Cole - Kevin's Heart
Hollywood Cole went all last minute again when he dropped his latest album K.O.D. It divided opinions on release; some got it straight away and others (us included) needed a couple more spins before we clocked it's brilliance.
Ric Branson - Epilogue
One third of the legendary Universal Soldiers, Ric Branson's back after an 11-year absence to drop his new album Epilogue. Produced entirely by fellow US member A.H.Fly, he's only gone and offered up this project for free!
Black Josh - Dem Ways
Black Josh on a chilled one with Dem Ways, taken from "Yung Sweg Lawd" the full length album out on Blah Records this year.
Vard & Wish - Young & Influenced
To celebrate the release of their World War 3 project, Vard & Wish have shared visuals for one of the standout tracks from the project.
In Depth: Pupils Of The Clock
South-West rap duo Lazy Eyez and Tok, aka Pupils Of The Clock, have recently seen their recognition reach new heights across the UK after releasing their debut album, Timeless back in January. We caught up with them to see how they were planning to build on their new-found momentum.
PREMIERE: Lewis Parker ft Verbz - When It Rains It Pours
It's official! UK leg-end Lewis Parker is back with a brand new EP . A pre-cursor to an upcoming brand new full-length project, the release once again comes via long-term collaborators King Underground.
Avelino - Nice For Life
We knew Drake's original was going to be massive and naturally it headed straight to the top of the charts. Whenever something's flavour of the month, people always but their twist on proceedings and Young Fire comes through with a host of intricate wordplay that Old Flame would be proud of
Cul De Sac - This Time
Manchester's always been a hotbed of musical talent and Room 2 Records always come with the niceness. The latest track from Cul De Sac is set to drop on Friday via the label and Kid Katharsis, Truce, Lay FullStop and Berry Blacc are back with those feel good head-nodding vibes.
Cadet - Closure
This has been getting crazy responses and reactions across the social platforms over the last few days and it's understandable why. The self-proclaimed underrated legend is back on his autobiographical flex and he delves deep. Really, really deep.
The Mouse Outfit ft Dubbul O, Sparkz & Ellis Meade - Repeat
Not long now and The Mouse Outfit release their third album, as with any TMO release we're hyped! It's been three years since 'Step Steadier' was released, the wait is finally over May 4th. For now though they drop this chilled headnodder - Repeat.
On Rotation - Playlist update
If you're not following our Studio playlist already then we throw everything currently On Rotation in the Wordplay Studios in one place. Updated every two weeks to keep on top of all that newness!
JGrrey - Growing
Lifting the bar not long after JGrrey caught our ear with her Colors performance of 'Don't Fade', she drops the visuals for soulful track 'Growing'. We're hooked and want more!
Review: Cult Of The Damned - Part Deux: Brick Pelican Posse Crew Gang Syndicate
Cult Of The Damned are set to reignite the UK’s passion for homegrown hip-hop by delivering unto us their debut album, Brick Pelican Posse Crew Gang Syndicate. Years have passed building up to this release, yet the global anticipation has only intensified