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Look out for a re-issue of the infamous 1990 London Posse album ‘Gangster Chronicles: The Definitive Collection’ via Brighton's Tru Thoughts label, on 17th June. It will also feature 4 previously unreleased exclusive tracks, and remixes from Steve Mason, The Nextmen, Wrongtom, Hint and more. Check this short documentary for a catch up on one of the UK's most famous crews...
One of my favourite tracks off the Sleepin' Giantz album comes to life, zombie stylee. Cop the album if you've not already, greatness from three veterans...
The original to this beast was found on the mighty 'Sticksman' album, here's the new remix featuring Solo Banton, Darrison, Rodney P & Roots Manuva. Tryna find out from Skitz if this is coming on a physical format, not sure as yet... Big line up, big video and a big big tune!
To celebrate the signing of Rodney P to the Tru Thoughts label, the Brighton based imprint are offering up the parts to the classic London Posse track 'Gangster Chronicle' for all you producers out there to get ya remix on, nice!
The winner will be featured on the official re-issue of the 'Gangster Chronicle' album (another?) which we will released in 2012, plus Soundcloud have thrown in a pro account upgrade for good measure. Second and third place will both receive Soundcloud Lite account upgrades. Competition closing date is 31st of Jan.
Do it proud yo, don't be bringing no wackness to the table and distress the set! Good luck...
Here's the original jammie incase you've not heard it >
Loving Rodney P's style an' fashion, always have, always will. Bringing some propa swagger to the UK Rappertag proceedings, big up, watch for his new album coming on Tru Thoughts next year...
Something fresh from Rodney P for his new label home at Tru Thoughts. A killah track entitled 'Live Up' featuring Peoples Army & Heartless Crew's Mighty Mo, utilising Johnny Osbourne's infamous 'Truth & Rights' riddim from 1979. Big tings! Love it.
As anticipation builds for Skitz' long awaited 'Sticksman' album, be sure check this lil' jammy lifted off the 'Remicksman' CD which is coming as part of the album package... The Engine-Earz Dubstep remix of 'Struggla' featuring Kardinal Offishal & Rodney P.
Here's the full tracklist for 'Sticksman', dropping on Dragon Drop Records, May 3rd.
1. 'Intro' ft. Iye 95 2. 'Struggla' ft. Rodney P, Kardinal Offishal & Skibbadee 3. 'Slaves' ft. Harry Shotta, Iron Braydz & Brotherman 4. 'Born Inna System' ft. Buggsy 5. 'Don’t Cry' ft. Deadly Hunta 6. 'Rumble' ft. Dynamite MC 7. 'Rebel Stand' ft. Mr Ti2bs 8. 'Left' ft. Rodney P 9. 'Rainy Day Science' ft. Taskforce & Juni 10. 'Requiem of the Gods' ft. Orifice Vulgatron, Mr Ti2bs, Dynamite MC & Harry Shotta 11. 'Diamonds and Gold' ft. L Dot Man 12. 'Never' ft. Rodney P 13. 'Music is my Life' ft. Darrison 14. 'Set you free' ft. Masta Ace & Wordsworth, and Nathan Flutebox Lee 15. 'Plain Oats' ft. Deadly Hunta & My Sis
You can also hear 'Born Inna System' featuring Buggsy on our latest radio show, 7th track in...
Sending this one out to all my herbalists... Utilising the riddim from Horace Andy's killer 'Skylarking' joint from 1969, DJ Shepdog outta the Nice Up! camp gets busy on this free remix of 'Ganja', from the Dub Pistols & Rodney P, loving the vibes here, enjoy...
Here's a new joint from Si-Philli, Life & DJ Nappa aka Phi-Life Cypher entitled 'Hi Haters', it's lifted off their forthcoming album dropping this winter. Couldn't get much more info on this as Life's mobile is full up of messages and he can't recieve any more, sort it out bruv', hit me up. Gotta love Nappa's beats nuh?...
...And here's a tight new track lifted off Charlie Sloth's soon to drop 'Comin' To America' release, 'We Run Everything' featuring Rodney P and Killa Benz. Dude's been on the hard grind recently, let's hope it pays off for him.