KEAKIE - A Week Of Free Events Across The Capital
Underground music platform, Keakie, launches series of pop-up events celebrating British hip-hop and RnB artists.
10 Questions - Aristocrats
Wordplay met the Aristocrats to discover their story and what they may have in store for future.
Verb T & Moreone - For You Prod. by Urban Click
Nothin’ but love for these boys and their movements, and that extends to the whole label. Verb T has some of the best hooks and choruses on any UK Hip-Hop that’s ever been laced and Moreone just comes correct every funkin’ time. What a year for UKHH. Vibez, Vibez, VIBEZ!
10 Questions - Jimmy Danger
Easy now family - We’ve managed to sit down with Jimmy Danger for a bit of the old back and forth. ‘Ave a butchers!
REVIEW: Jam Baxter - Touching Scenes
For a man who’s brought out a project every year for the last 10 years, Baxter’s flame never seems to diminish. Check out his new album Touching Scenes here!
Delivery Room - Strike
Paisley locals Delivery Room drop visuals for their track Strike. Produced by local beat maker Andy Martin with impressive visuals from old school pioneer Overlord X, these boys are firmly focused on making more than just a dent in the scene!
Interview: Lee Scott // Hock Tu Down
Wordplay speak with Blah Records founder, Lee Scott to uncover the mystery of how Hock Tu Down came to be, the reason Hock Tu 3 took 8 years to release & more.
Jam Baxter - Mask Feat. Rag'n'Bone Man & OG Rootz Prod. by Chemo
Jam Baxter's new album 'Touching Scenes' dropped on Friday, along with this absolute beast of a music video by Broken Antenna – combining Baxter's surreal and twisted lyrics with anamorphic visuals straight out of a Ridley Scott film. Add Rag 'n' Bone Man , OG Rootz and Chemo to that mix and you’ve got a recipe for a certified classic!
Munch Militia - It Ain't Nothin' EP
A UKHH Boom Bap tape for the purists - Real heads making real music. Sounds straight from the raw dusty vaults of that golden era that we at Wordplay cherish so dearly. Brothers and sisters, we present to you Munch Militia - It Ain’t Nothin’ full tape.
Marx - Onwards & Upwards
The hardest rapper from Hull drops his new track Onwards & Upwards, the lead single from Marx's upcoming EP The Gemini God.
J. Chambers - New Levels, New Devils
New Levels, New Devils is the title track to J. Chambers new EP dropping in 2019. The track and visuals serve as an juxtaposition that many humans find themselves in…read more..
Dirty Dike - Caustic Soda Prod. by Chemo
Legendary duo Dirty Dike and Chemo join forces once again to drop Caustic Soda, the latest single to be lifted from the forthcoming Acrylic Snail LP which is now available to pre order on all formats and digital platforms!
Eldé - Seasons
Contemporary R&B/Neo-Soul vocalist Eldé drops her latest single Seasons which is out on all digital platforms - Something smooth to help take the edge off that jagged Monday feeling! Out now via RnBass.
Spragga Benz - DIFFER Prod. by Toddla T
Dancehall legend Spragga Benz first rose to prominence in the early '90s with a series of Jamaican hits. This time he teams up with Toddla T for his new track DIFFER. If you get the chance, go see him live. He Killed it at Boomtown this year!
PREMIERE: Killa Kela ft Orifice Vulgatron, Illaman, Marger, Tino Kamal & Bob Vylan - Sweet 16's
How about something brand spanking new and exclusive to see in the weekend?!? After somewhat of a hiatus from the scene, one of beatboxing’s pioneers and all round leg-ends Killa Kela is back to bless us with new material.
In Depth: G00SE // In The Balance Records
Wordplay catch up with G00SE of In The Balance Records to discuss his hip-hop history and highlights of 2018 so far.
#NOVEMBARS
We have linked with the mighty Oozhe for our first round of NOVEMBARS! There are two tracks to choose from, the grimey sounds of HUM or classic boom bap and samples with GIRLS. The rules are simple:
Homeboy Sandman & Edan - Humble Pi (Review)
Having been a fan of Homeboy Sandman since he emerged over a decade ago and followed his rise on Stones Throw and the fact that Edans Primitive Plus and Beauty And The Beat albums are still on heavy rotation to this day, mean that a collaborative album between the two is definitely highly anticipated!