IN DEPTH: KONCEPT
Watch The Sky Fall 2 is featuring Royce da 5’9", fresh off the release of his new album, "The Allegory" and featuring and producing several songs on the new Eminem Album. Royce and Koncept weave through the production with lyrics that are not only impressive, but touching and impactful.
The Man Down Programme Film (Trailer)
Introducing The Man Down Programme. MDP was set up in order to help males, particularly in creative industries, deal with mental health issues… part of their plan is to produce a film to raise awareness and discuss it with some high profile musicians and artists. They release their trailer this week…
INTRODUCING: Washington & Holmes
A super soulful duo from London are emerging as a creative force to be reckoned with. Fusing raw soul sounds that are reminiscent of D’Angelo, Maxwell, Curtis Mayfield and Otis Redding to name a few, with a modern aesthetic, Renn Washington & Steve Wellington (aka Dreadlox Holmes) aka Washington and Holmes are NOT to be slept on.
PREMIERE: Shogun – Bizarre (Prod. Nonames)
Introducing the Scottish tearaway’s latest release: Bizarre. A lyrical exercise giving us an insight into just how bizarre the inner workings of Shogun’s style can get!
Millennium Jazz Music x 10 Questions - SmokedBeat
Millennium Jazz Music have long been ambassadors for a stellar group of musicians from around the world, covering dusty breaks, to big banging beats, and helping to support and nurture artists through their various compilations, including the Big Payback collection.
Tracking Back: Deyah
Deyah released Care City E.P recently and we’re blown away by the open and honesty displayed in her music. We had to learn more about this artists background, there’s no better way than Tracking Back…
PREMIERE: Joe Publik - Seasonal Disorder (Prod. Mind Simulations)
Keeping up with the premieres this week we have Seasonal Disorder from Joe Publik! Loving the production from Mind Simulations with a haunting sample and a video that suits.
Onoe Caponoe - Midnight Starship Tour
Before England came to it’s inevitable halt, Harvey Williams-Fairley went along with Onoe Caponoe and his team to travel around Europe with his camera. Take a look to see the work that it became. A creative to watch out for in the long run as he’s not slowing down anytime soon.
The Scribes X Astrosnare - I'm Back + EP release
Bristol based outfit The Scribes return with a serious banger to ease your lockdown blues! Teaming up with Oxford based producer and MC Astrosnare, this track sees Jonny Steele and Ill Literate vibing out on a signature Astrosnare wave.
PREMIERE: ONEDA - My Way
Today we have ONEDA, Manchesters meanest spitter! This is her 2nd single release this year and is set for much more to come!
PREMIERE: ZEDO - For The Moment
We said it back in 2014 ‘It’s rare you find a U.K rapper with such an effortless sounding voice’.
That was on the back of his Coffeeshop Mixtape. Six years later, Zedo returns with something special in the form of his new self produced EP ‘Off The Rails’.
10 Questions: Joshua Luke Smith
Yes, yes folks! We’re back again with another round of 10 Questions. Following on from our premiere of his track Meaningless and to celebrate the release of Beats & Pieces Vol.2, we’re pushing Joshua Luke Smith in to the limelight to give us the lowdown.
PREMIERE: Joshua Luke Smith - Meaningless
Given everything that’s going on in the world right now, it’s a great feeling to be able to provide a little uplifting reflection. We’re bringing you an early listen to Joshua Luke Smith’s latest offering, Meaningless.
HOMEGROWN: Cosm ft. Ash The Author & Jabbathakut - Medusa Eyes
With an EP just dropped featuring Ash The Author, Jabbathakut and production by g-man, you know Cosm is a name worth keeping an eye on.
PREMIERE: Maya Law - Tired
Breaking a four year hiatus since her last body of work , Maya Law is back with the stunning new single ‘Tired’ and it’s been passed to Wordplay first!
Trackside Burners x Dephect – StrictlyBeats 2020
Philly & 210 Presents are back with another edition of 'Strictly Beats', Volume 8.
HOMEGROWN: RE3CO - Window Pains
RE3Co coming with that special soulful sample, speaking some honest heartfelt lyrics too. One man army behind this on production, bars and promotion.
Tracking Back: Res One
When considering true stalwart supporters of the U.K hip hop scene, you need not look any further than Res One.