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New Scholarman video 'Overview'

2012-01-25T00:39:00.000-08:00

The big homie from Maryland Scholaman returns to your screens with another great slice of classic hip hop. I'm loving this video that looks to be shot deep in the heart of Mexico (apologies if I'm wrong but the pyramids in the background look very similar to the ones I saw a bus ride from Mexico city a couble years ago) Great stuff, this is a taste of the forthcoming 'Worth Fighting For' coming

Fat Gold Chain back for 2012...London Hip hop represent

2012-01-17T15:05:00.000-08:00

Bennydiction "Beer Goggles and Rose Tinted Specs" New Video

2011-12-27T09:13:00.000-08:00

Check out my brother Bennydiction getting some pretty rough treatment from a series of femme fatales in this heavy new video...the latest track from highly anticipated Long Player 'Hard Graft, Arts & Crafts and Hearty Laughs....I love it and it also get the thumbs up from my girlfriend who rates it as Fantastic! Check it ouuuut!!

Hip Hop History 1988 till 2011 The last installment...at last!!

2011-12-12T14:51:00.001-08:00

From 1988 Hip Hop really seemed to be flying in a variety of very interesting directions. Talking to my man Chima Anya about this particular countdown he asked what the general theme or direction of the list was. I realised it doesnt really have a particular theme; just for me going through some of the different releases from each year of Hip Hop's existence. Supposedly at a rate of one a day

Hip Hop from 1985 to 1988 - Christmas Countdown!!

2011-12-12T14:50:00.000-08:00

1986 Number 26 MC Lyte - I Cram to Understand You. Apparently written before she had turned 16; this love story turns nasty as Lyte tells of a relationship breakdown due her man's addiction to crack. 1987 Number 24 - One of the most ridiculous rap intro's that we all love; check out Ice T - Rhyme Pays ...."Bustin rhymes was his natural thing , he was crowd the westcoast mc king , but There

Solocypher's Hip Hop Countdown 1983-85.....Rockmaster Scott and the Dynamic 3; Nucleus and Frandmaster Flash & Melle Mel

2011-12-08T14:43:00.001-08:00

Number 29 - 1983 - Grandmaster Flash & Melle Mel - White Lines The pounding beat and production of White Lines puts it streets ahead of its contemporaries; whilst Melle Mel's veiled anti cocaine lyrics are another great example of Hip Hop's early social conciousness. How many different ways can you say snow anyway!? Check the end of the record with some super futuristic cut ups!! Wonder what Mel

Solocypher's Hip Hop Christmas Countdown 1979-2011 - Number 29 - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5- The Message (1982)

2011-12-04T03:56:00.001-08:00

The hip hop police should take a fresh listen to this...original music from the people with a message. Melle Mel's immortal line; broken glass, every where...still rings through my head when ever I see those tell tale shining fragments signalling urban decay even in the London streets of 2011...The Furious 5 deserve even more credit as apparently it was member Cowboy who actually coined the term

Solocypher's Hip Hop Christmas Countdown 1979-2011 - Number 30 - Funky 4+1 / That's The Joint (1981)

2011-12-01T14:01:00.001-08:00

Solocypher's Hip Hop Christmas Countdown 1979-2011 - Number 31 - Kurtis Blow 'The Breaks' (1980)

2011-11-30T02:01:00.001-08:00

A wicked break to party to, Kurtis lays down some nice observational and party verses over this piano led track. Highly influential down the line!

Solocypher's Hip Hop Christmas Countdown 1979-2011 - Number 32 - Sugarhill Gang - Rappers Delight

2011-11-29T14:34:00.001-08:00

Greetings from a cold south London flat people! The world is not looking too rosy from this window at the moment; but let's not dwell on the negative for now and think about the upcoming festive season! I thought a good way to celebrate is to honour some of our hero's; and as such I humbly present the 'Vocalswords Christmas Countdown'; a journey through hip hop time and space. Please check the

J Live - The Authentic

2011-11-26T07:33:00.001-08:00

2011-11-26T03:33:00.001-08:00

Always a breath of fresh air to hear a new Ras Kass joint and this one is no exception; incisive gangsterisms rubb shoulders with jokes and political commentary in the singular style that keep Rassy fans fiending for more! Check the track here Another jem dropped throught the mail the other day; Audible Doctor X Blacastan. Check this new dopeness!

Skyzoo & Torae Live in London 1 Off UK Date!

2011-11-19T10:15:00.001-08:00

My man Chima Anya will be hosting not one but 2 New York City heavyweights; Torae and Skyzoo at a fantastic venue in South London; if you are remotely near the big smoke on Wednesday 13th December you need to get your self a ticket quick for this exclusive night of dope hip hop! SKYZOO With his critically-acclaimed debut album “The Salvation,” Skyzoo was both Brooklyn’s narrator and curator.

New Statik Selektah, B.I.G. Krit & Freddie Gibbs

2011-11-19T08:13:00.001-08:00

Beats, rhymes, being dope and enjoying life; this is an ill track from some of the most exciting up and comers in the game...

Chima Anya - Closure

2011-11-16T12:48:00.001-08:00

Big Props to Chima on this one; the hard hypnotic beat lays down the soundtrack to Chima's epic reflections on life. Filmed on a cold London autumnal morning; check out the cameo in the video lovingly shot by Fat Gold Chain renaissance man RP-1! And if you're feeling this make sure you check Chima alongside NY contemprary legends Skyzoo and Torae on 14th December for a one off UK show; more

RIP Heavy D

2011-11-09T11:55:00.000-08:00

Very sad unexpected news today; Heavy D has died aged just 44. A young death is a sad occurence in any circumstances, especially as Heavy D was one of the most positive, thoughfull and inspiring rappers of the 1990's. His presence will be sorely missed. RIP

New Solocypher, Jeff Spec, and Submit plus Classic Eat Good Hip Hop!

2011-11-08T11:36:00.000-08:00

New Solocypher on production from DJ Nifty.....I recently hooked up with LeeN (NLT) to finally make a start on some proper productions and this is the result; was a very good feeling to get a recording done professionally so see what you reckon. Solocypher - What The Fuss by Solocypher Jeff Spec has produced a pretty immense sounding album 'Specnology'; I'm just listening through it

Logic - Spectator

2011-10-02T11:36:00.000-07:00

The spark that Sylvia Robertson, Grandmaster Flash, Last Poets and all the pioneers kindled still burns strongly; and for evidence of how Hip Hop has given a voice to humanity just watch this...the potential of simple beats and rhymes to hit so deep; big up Logic

RIP Sylvia Robinson

2011-10-02T10:53:00.000-07:00

Regardless of the arguments to and fro on the precise origins of hip hop; credit must be given to Sylvia Robinson and her Sugarhill imprint for bring hip hop to the world; Rest in Peace. The following article is from the Guardian; please do check it out on their site if you would like to be embroiled in the usual pedantic debates in the comments section! Sylvia Robinson, 'mother of hip-hop'

Random Axe ft Roc Marciano "Chewbacca"

2011-10-02T10:22:00.000-07:00

Some top technical spitting as ever from Sean P, rocking with the force of a Jedi cipher,alongside Guilty Simpson and a nice cameo from Roc Marciano, the beat knocks and the video is pretty jokes. Good work as ever coming out of Bucktown.

Murs x Ski Beatz plus The Dark Sea Scrolls ft El Crisis and HKB Finn

2011-09-28T15:20:00.000-07:00

For all the Independent Artists doing thier thing this is a heavy weight rallying call, check it out..... And if that gets you in the mood for some authentic artistry, make sure you check this new night if you are out and about in London; having had the pleasure of witnessing the host El Crisis at one of our recent Fat Gold Chain events and his spoken word forthcoming events 'The Dark Sea

B Boys in the UK

2011-09-27T13:04:00.000-07:00

I like to harp on about the disunity between the elements of hip hop down the pub; but like many pendants rarely do anything to help bridge the gap...so in a small attempt to do such check details for the UK B-Boy Championships, its going to be hosted by Bronx legend Crazy Legs and Zula Nation grandee Afrika Islam. If its anything like the Notorious IBE in Holland it should be sick! Tickets are

League 510 - The Soul of a Synth (Flying Lotus Instrumental)

2011-09-26T15:49:00.000-07:00

League 510 - The Soul of a Synth (Flying Lotus Instrumental) Got stuck into this tune and if you are reading this I have a feeling you will too! These guys have a got a pretty interesting back ground story according to thier press release "Emcees TK, Mont, Mr. Knowitall and DJ Blacksmith better known as League510 are pioneers of a sound that is all their own, Town Techno. With a sound that is

Casual and Chima Anya both going hard on new tracks!

2011-09-26T13:41:00.000-07:00

Very excited to be posting these two choons today; reinvigorating my hopes for a return to dopeness in Hip Hop...First up Chima Anya (chilling with myself and Big John at Fat Gold Chain) treats us to some fiiire bars on a freestyle jumping on hard beats on this heater, originally Terrah Danjah, by Royal T ...and can you believe a reject from his soon to come 'Closure' project...must mean its

J.Cole - Cole World the Sideline Story Album Preview

2011-09-23T14:23:00.000-07:00

An awful lot of hype is surrounding J Cole at the moment, and having been impressed by a few of the tracks I had already heard from him, it was a great pleasure to attend a listening party of his debut album, apparently produced by No ID and released very soon (cant find an official date at the moment) here are the initial Vocalswords impressions..... The album intro eases in gently with some