Roughcut Collective - Lions
Brand new, raw UK hip hop from Ambush Tactics, Twizzy and producer Afire - collectively known as Roughcut Collective. Dropping the lead single from their upcoming Lions EP with their self titled video.
Premiere: Spark Plug - Vanishing Point
Leeds emcee Spark is back with a fresh visual for his unique hip-hop single called Vanishing Point, lifted from Spark’s acclaimed Summer collaboration with J.Fletch, the Bento Box EP.
Live: Children Of Zeus @ Rough Trade, Bristol
Currently embarking on their UK tour for the long awaited Travel Light album, we caught Children Of Zeus as they graced Rough Trade in Bristol.
Token - Treehouse
Token proving once again he isn’t ready to sit down and announces a new project Dec 7th!
In Depth: Sumgii
Veteran producer Sumgii (LDZ | Piff Gang | Potentfunk | 616/dvlgng) speaks #InDepth on his past, present, and exclusive insights regarding his future in 2019.
Jimmy Danger - Bread Knife Ft. Jabba Tha Kut (Prod. by Pete Cannon)
Jimmy Danger drops visuals for his track Bread Knife featuring Jabba Tha Kut with production by Pete Cannon, taken off his highly anticipated, forth coming project - The Serious Waffle EP - dropping early 2019 on Audio Danger Records.
OOZHE - Homework - Beat Tape
The mighty production wizard, Oozhe, drops his latest beat tape, Homework, for the masses. Inspired by the soundtracks of old American high school films, this 10 track beat tape hits the spot for all those Lo Fi seeking junkies.
LIVE: Jehst with band @ The Jazz Cafe, Camden
It’s hard to know where to start with reviewing a UKHH pillar performance, it was genuinely like hearing the soundtrack to a rude youth revived…
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.