Monday 30 January 2012

Caxton Press 'Running' video

The debut Caxton Press album 'Shame The Devil' drops March 12th, pre-order coming to SP soon. Here's a new video, the heavy hittin' Profound produced 'Running'...

Reveal 'Warning' video

Another fresh vid from West London's Reveal, lifted off the forthcoming '7 Shades EP'. Dedicated to late father, here's 'Warning'...

Saturday 28 January 2012

TRASH & READY: EXTRA LARGE! - Sat 3rd March



TIGHTEN UP in association with LION VIBES presents:
TRASH & READY: EXTRA LARGE!
SATURDAY 3rd MARCH
@ The Silver Bullet
5 Station Place
London N4 2DH
Tel: 020 7619 3639

Doors: 8:30pm-3:30am
Gate Pressure: FREE B4 10:00pm / £3 til 11:00pm / £4 After

Music Policy: An Old-Skool Party mix of Classic 80s Dancehall and Digital Reggae Anthems!!!

Hosts: THE TIGHTEN UP CREW

Special Guests:
JAH SCREECHY
CURTIS LYNCH (NECESSARY MAYHEM)
DISORDA (EXTRA CLASSIC/SUSPECT PACKAGES)
+ Special guest MCs & selectors passin' thru...

The Tighten Up Crew throw another proper Old-Skool Dancehall party, with a stunning line up that reads like a who’s who of the UK Dancehall scene:

JAH SCREECHY: Please be upstanding... there is Dancehall Royalty in the house!!! A veteran of the legendary Sir Coxsone Sound System, JAH SCREECHY learned his trade the hard way - pitting his wits (and words!) against other young, gifted and hungry MCs in soundclashes up and down the country. Famed around the world for SL2's sampling of his classic Dancehall anthem 'Walk & Skank', Screechy is so much more than a one hit wonder: This man has lyrics for days and extra days and there's a very good reason why, after all these years, he's still rocking the mic - he's still one of the best there is and we are proud to have him headlining this month's party!

CURTIS LYNCH: Curtis' groundbreaking Necessary Mayhem label has been consistently producing high quality Dancehall product for half a decade. His modus operandi is simple: make music that draws strength and inspiration from Dancehall's golden era, but which stands up next to anything coming out of Jamaica right now! So... on top of being a talented producer with his own record label, Mr Lynch is also a wicked selector with a genuine passion for the foundation on which his musical empire is being built. Trust us - the man can draw chooon! We're beginning to wonder if there's anything he CAN'T do! It's annoying really!

DISORDA: Not content with heading up one of the UK's most respected Hip-Hop brands, Suspect Packages' head honcho DISORDA has been flexing his musical muscles in the Reggae arena with his formidable Extra Classic venture and his excellent Dub Chronicles radio show on Kane FM. When the EC crew joined us recently for our CHAMPION SOUND superclash, DISORDA juggled his Jamdown tings proper, getting rewind after rewind from a crowd that knows a choon when they hear one! He's promising even more musical mayhem this time round! We say... BRING IT ON!

TIGHTEN UP CREW: MC CHAMPIAN, TIM P and MISTAH BROWN have been championing the Reggae cause with little thought for their own safety or wellbeing since long before they started throwing their groundbreaking vinyl-only parties back in the late 90s. Though infamous for their Vintage Ska, Boss Reggae and Deep Roots selections, TRASH & READY evolved from the crew's love for the uplifting party sounds of 80s and 90s Jamaica. Give these guys a mic and a boxfull of King Jammy 45s and there'll be worries in the dance... GUARANTEED!!!

And all this for less than a fiver! They said it couldn't be done! They're probably right but we keep doin' it anyway! Now do your part... REACH!!!

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Sponsored by Lion Vibes

Thursday 26 January 2012

Piff Gang for DJ Gone

Piff Gang get busy for DJ Gone TV, liking this, but they need to learn their lyrics first me thinks. Put ya phones away lads!

UK Rappertag # 7 - DunNdee

So now I know who DunNdee is, reporting from his crew Frenglish Connexion, delivering the Rappertag 7...

Mixcloud 'History Of UK Hip Hop' live set

The Menagerie - 'Keep Your Head Down' video

Look out for a new album coming from The Menagerie in the Spring time. Produced by the one that is Tom Caruana, this collective comprising of Dr Syntax, Dizraeli, Teej, Baba Brinkman, Koaste, Elemental, Jon Clark, Longusto, Vecks, Mole and Nick Maxwell will be sure to rock the spot, their last album kicked it and shifted units continually until it all sold out recently... This new video features Teej & Dizraeli, nice stuff.

Genesis Elijah - 'Painkillers And Pilkington'


Entirely produced by Pastor Dutchie, here's a free 5 track EP from Brixton's Genesis Elijah entitled 'Painkillers And Pilkington'. Leading up to his new album 'I Ain't Even Started Bruv', due for release in April...

Tracklist:

1. Falling
2. Psalms
3. My Truth
4. Never Say When
5. Huey

Check out 'Huey' here, one of my favourites, and a video for 'The Truth' below...



Friday 20 January 2012

Chief Wigz - 'Cat In Boots' video

Leeds emcee Chief Wigz will be dropping his new album 'The Cat Came Back' on the Don't Talk To Stangers label at the end of February. Here's the first single, 'Cat In Boots', produced by Sonar Cousin... and check that last album from the link, you lot slept me thinks.

Thursday 19 January 2012

Skillit...

Finally coming, Skillit's debut album 'Skillit Bang', here's a slice of where he's been, and where he's at...

Defenders Of Style 'Dirty Sterling' minimix

Defenders Of Style are coming with a free mixtape entitled 'Dirty Sterling' on the 25th of this month. Do ya self a favour and familiarize ya self with this crew, holding down Leeds in fine fashion. Hit the link for their last mixtape too, a breath of fresh (West Yorkshire) air...

UK Rappertag # 6 - K9

Following Tony Rotton's tag is his right hand man K9 for #6 of the UK Rappertag... Who's up next? (yeah, me either)

Wednesday 18 January 2012

EXTRA CLASSIC - Friday 17th Feb, Brixton...



They were recently representing at the Champion Sound clash with Shimmy Shimmy and Tighten Up. Now Extra Classic return to their current spot at Brixton’s Babalou to throw another awesome party.

Flinging down Dancehall, Reggae, Lover’s Rock and Soul, expect the sweetest sounds to nice up the dance...

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Hosts:

- SEANIE T: Versatile and ultra creative MC, will mash up any kind of riddim.

- DOUBLE G & DOCTOR SQUARES (Stylee Media Sound): Veteran soundmen, guaranteed to show everyone how it’s done.

- DISORDA: Suspect Packages Don and relentless broadcaster of Dub Chronicles on Kane FM.

- 3RD BALL (Riddim Chango FM): Omnipresent and varied Reggae selector, also top guy at Flashback Records.

- SASH KUTTAH: Sensei FM's reggae guy, also prominent fixture playing around Brixton.

- COOL HAND LUKE: Dancehall nerd who, for unexplained reasons can cork the dance like no other.

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Entry is free by emailing names to - guestlist@extraclassic.co.uk
Otherwise it's £3 on the door.

All taking place at Babalou in Brixton, beneath St Mathews Church, Brixton Hill, SW2 1JF. Friday 17th Feb, 10pm - 5am.

> www.BABALOU.net
> www.EXTRACLASSIC.co.uk
> FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE

DJ Format - 'Statement Of Intent' album


The one and only DJ Format returns with a stormin' new album 'Statement Of Intent' on the 27th of Feb (now available for pre-order). It features vocal collabs with Edan, Mr Lif, Phill Most Chill & Sureshot La Rock. Shame there's no UK emcee's, but these lot do damage trust me. Check this promo video and watch for the release coming on the Project Blue Book label, double vinyl, cd and download... Nice to have him back!

Tuesday 17 January 2012

Mudd Up! Saturday 4th Feb


More Mudd Up! info...

West Yorkshire Cypher # 6 : WYtChristmas

I missed this Christmas edition, so here ya go... WY Cypher all day!

Monday 16 January 2012

Reveal - 'West London' video

"i plot with a couple cockneys, and spar with a couple yardies"... All new video lifted off the forthcoming '7 Shades EP' from Reveal. And if you missed it, check the man himself live on this months radio show.

Benjamin One - Live MPD Routine

Suttin' rather special, a live MPD routine from Benjamin One. One take, one camera, one love, welcome to jamrock...

Black Einstein - 'Brain's Beats'

Exactly what is say's on the tin, a collection of Braintax instrumentals produced by Colin Emmanuel aka Black Einstein. Nice.

Thursday 12 January 2012

Champion Sound photos

Here's a few shots from last Saturdays Champion Sound!, all crews repped fully with some biiig riddims let off and mics gettin' ripped up! Large up Shimmy Shimmy, Tighten Up & Extra Classic. And of course the man responsible for these dope pics capturing a first class night, Tim Schnetgoeke... If you want to see the full set head over here to our Facebook.














Savvy & Gen Uchiha - 'Don't Look Down' video

Another clip from Asaviour lifted off this forthcoming 'Play To Win Vol.3' mixtape, dropping 25th of Feb. Here he teams up with fellow Huddersfield emcee Gen Uchiha and does his best Stevie Wonder impression, nice track...

Wednesday 11 January 2012

Mystro - '2011 UK Rap Up' video

Here's the official video for Mystro's '2011 UK Rap Up', click dat link to download it too, big up Mys!

Tuesday 10 January 2012

Dub Chronicles (Jan 2012) Kane FM

The first selekshun for 2012, and in a new home too... Guildford's Kane FM 103.7 (www.KANEFM.com), tune in or log onto the 'DUB CHRONICLES' show live and direct every 2nd Monday of the month, 20:00-22:00 GMT. The best in Reggae, Dancehall, Roots, Rocksteady, Ska, Lovers Rock and more...

Play from the Mixcloud player below, or download here.


January 2012 Playlist:

Robert Lee – Authentic Music
Horace Martin – Earthquake
Earl Sixteen – Dancehall Culture
Earl Sixteen – Dancehall Culture (Melodica Version)
Al Campbell – Wise Words
Jah Stitch – Natty Dread Thing
Al Campbell – Bad Boy
Don Carlos – Here I Come
Gregory Issacs – Black A Kill Black
The Chantells – Blood River
Henry & The Revolutionaries – Jumping
Frankie Jones – Dance Cork
Johnny Clarke – Leggo Violence
Paeketo Wilson – Selector
Mystic – Youths Get Tricked
Robert French – Rebel Girl
Don Angelo – General
Anthony Selassie – Busy Body
Tony Roach – Big Bout Yah
Steve Knight – Love Me Entertainment
Midnight Riders – Wanted
Carlton Livingston – Wicked Can’t Run Away
Pad Anthony – Too Much Bad Boy
Spyda meets The Dub Hooligan – Mek Dem Gwan
Delroy Wilson feat.Buju Banton – Good, Better, Best… (Remix)
Gappy Ranks – Kooyah
Ras Demo – No Slackness
Delly Ranks – Reggae Music
Ras Demo – Make You Rock
Dolomite – Hustlers Story
The Soul Syndicate – Natty In Hong Kong
Johnny Clarke – True Believer In Love
Ethiopians - What A Fire
Johnny Osbourne – Come Back Darling
Tommy McCook & The Skatalites - Occupation

Mudd Up! Saturday 4th Feb


Extra Stout Sound, Guiding Star Hi-Fi and Suspect Packages present a ting called... 'MUDD UP!'

Playing the best in REGGAE, DANCEHALL, SOUL & RARE GROOVE >> BONAFIDE BUSINESS ! !

With resident selectors HARTLEY LP and JAMIE RODIGAN representing EXTRA STOUT SOUND, alongside the RIDDIM MASTER outta GUIDING STAR HI-FI, plus long time veteran DISORDA from SUSPECT PACKAGES. Plus special guest selector KENNY PILGRIM representing WORRIES OUTERNATIONAL.

Hosted by the boss SAM-U-ROY

Come celebrate and have a party with the Mudd Up Posse - Playing bonafide tune for music lovers for 1 whole year...

Returns SATURDAY 4TH FEBRUARY @ THE SHACKLEWELL ARMS in Hackney for MUDD UP! 1ST BIRTHDAY BASH >> free entry... hang tight ! !

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UK Rappertag # 5 - Blak Twang

A true veteran of the UK's Hip Hop scene, Tony Rotton aka Blak Twang, stepping up for the latest Rappertag installment... tagged by Rodney P.

Friday 6 January 2012

Suspect Packages Radio Show feat.Reveal


Fresh UK produce for 2012, with a little sprinkling of old skool flavor too. Plus the legend that is Reveal live inside the session...

Download/listen to this months show by hittin' up this link at Sensei.FM, or play from the Mixcloud player below >


January 2012 Playlist:

Dirty Dike – Suspect Packages Radio Show Intro
Mystro – UK Rap Up 2011
The Quaranteem – The Scheme
Logic & Last Resort – Never That
Logic & Last Resort ft.Rewd Adams – Animal
Aspects – Beat Tape (Evil Ed Remix)
Mr Loop & Zoo Mark – Zoo Mark Anthem
Kinetic Effect – The Catalyst
Dookie Squad – Hostile Action
Gunshot – Construct Destruct
Gunshot – Bullets Entering Chest (Original Version)
The Force – Mission Impossible
Two Tone Committee – Caution On Foot
D. Marcus C – Freedom
Korperayshun – Non-Stop
Cash Crew – Microphone Maniac
Lowkey – Hand On Your Gun
Legoman ft.Upfront – Human Beings
Reveal – Alone
Reveal – Interview part 1
Reveal – 021LDN
Reveal – Interview part 2
Reveal – Seven Shades
Reveal – Interview part 3
Reveal - Warning
Reveal – Interview part 4
Reveal ft.Quf – Marjan
Reveal – Live Freestyle

Running Punch - 'The Letter' video

One for all the relationship break ups out there, lifted off the 'Publish or Perish' album from Captain Bukioe and Sherlock Bones, aka Running Punch, the Brighton based duo down with the mighty Rum Committee.

Tuesday 3 January 2012

Logic & Last Resort ft.Shadia Mansour, Elz & Renee Soul - 'Testimony' video

Here's another fresh vid from Logic & Last Resort's 'True Talk' album, don't sleep...

Monday 2 January 2012