PREMIERE: The Scribes - Righteous
Alternative Hip-Hop three piece The Scribes drop Righteous - a brand new music video produced by Oxford based beat wizard Astro Snare and featuring Leon Rhymes from Too Many T's.
Interview: Brother Ali - Shadows On The Sun (15th Anniversary)
Brother Ali returned to these shores for live dates celebrating his first album Shadows Of The Sun. We caught up with the well respected Rhymesayers MC to hear all about the shows and the celebration of his first album, the political nature of his music, his recent single Sensitive, plans for a new album and having Chuck D as a fan.
PREMIERE: Mister & Curt Cataract - Approaching Land
After releasing 5 projects with his group, Passalacqua, Mister returns to his solo roots with Approaching Land, entirely produced by the South East London, masked beat maker, Curt Cataract.
Played Out Records Presents: The Pass The Aux Show Ft. Blade
The Pass The Aux Show (Podcast) featuring UK veteran Blade. Sit back, crack a beer as the sun goes down and enjoy the show!
In Depth: The NorthaZe
People been sleeping under rocks, or must be fresh to northern hip-hop if they hadn’t heard of The NorthaZe by now. We spoke #InDepth to Kosi & Swish about their history, Lee Scott, insights into past releases & more.
Kingdem Tour - Rodney P, TY and Blak Twang
Rodney P, TY and Blak Twang, join forces for the 2019 Kingdem Tour. A one-off experience that brings together three UK hip hop heavyweights on stage and celebrating all that is great about UK rap.
Review: Pitch 92 - 3rd Culture
High Focus’ most recent signing Pitch 92 returns for his second solo release and debut album on the label and boy does this project bang.
IN PICS: JAY ROCK @ MANCHESTER ACADEMY
Last week we caught Los Angeles rap icon Jay Rock give a breathtaking performance at the Manchester Academy, as part of his phenomenal world-wide Redemption Tour.
IN PICS: AMINE LIVE @ MANCHESTER ACADEMY
Earlier this week, we caught Amine performing two spectacular live shows at the Manchester Academy. Have a gander at some of our favourite highlights #InPics.
FESTIVAL PREVIEW: Maiden Voyage
The Jazz Cafe are delighted to bring you Maiden Voyage, a brand new, intimate festival with a difference. Situated in the unique setting of Three Mills Island in East London on August Bank Holiday Sunday. Tickets available now!
PREMIERE: Zuby - Perseverance - The Best of Zuby
Zuby is an anomaly in hip-hop. He was born in England, grew up in Saudi Arabia (where he attended an American school) and is a graduate of Oxford University. Check out his latest album Perseverance - The best of Zuby and get it in your play lists!
Festival Preview: Nozstock - The Hidden Valley 2019
As festival season fast approaches, the excitement is intensifying as Nozstock - The Hidden Valley have released their first artist line-up of 2019.
IN PICS: POST MALONE LIVE - UK TOUR 2019
American hip-hop rock star Post Malone certainly delivered on his first UK tour of 2019 alongside Tyla Yaweh and Roddy Richh. Check out some of our highlights in pics.
Batfunk & Spitfire - Northern Brewed & Southern Fried LP
Five years or so in the making. An Ep turns into an LP. Ladies and gentle heads, welcome to the Northern Brewed & Southern Fried LP!
PREMIERE: Chasing Abbey - Hold On
Irelands Hip-Hop trio Chasing Abbey drop their latest single Hold On, lifted from their upcoming EP The Odyssey Project, available this coming April.
PREMIERE: Lil Evil - Evilution prod. by Physiks
Hailing from Edinburgh and Winner of The Jump Off Rap Battle league - after vomiting TWICE mid rounds, as well as winning the Best Hip-Hop Award at Infitime Music - Lil Evil drops his brand new track Evilution with production by Physiks for a Wordplay exclusive Premiere!
IN PICS: THE STREETS LIVE @ O2 BRIXTON
Check out our photo gallery of Mike Skinner doing what he does best onstage at O2 Academy Brixton.
Gutta Ell - The Dungeon of Doom Sessions
Hailing from Southend On Sea, Essex, Gutta Ell has been putting out music since 2003. Never compromising his style and sound of dark, hard hitting Hip-Hop and trademark beats, Ell continues to build forward as both a rapper and producer within the UK scene. Check out his latest beat tape below for some of that dark horror shiz!