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Manga - Obzokey Wranglings Out Now [Free Download]

2011-10-03T20:18:00.000+01:00

Manga finally drops the long awaited mixtape 'Obzokey Wranglings' featuring a blend of 14 grime and rap tracks, with appearances from Luton based Young Kye and Nafe Smallz, JME, Opium, Rival and a solid selection of instrumentals from S-X, Wiley, G Tank and more.

If your wondering what 'Obzokey Wranglings' means, the Roll Deep member recently answered the question in an interview.
"Obzokey is a word I made up that means,just doing a normal thing in a next way. With the project I recorded it all by myself. Pressing record and then running in the booth,trying to do it in one take. Wranglings is just a word for doing your normal day to day stuff. so…yeah ‘Obzokey Wranglings."

Although this release is not purely grime, Manga proves that he can spit just as well over slower tempo's as he can 140bpm. Although if raps not your thing, the quality of the grime tracks on this release more than make up for that. Make sure you look out for '48 Hours' featuring Opium, Rival and Young Kye.

Aside from this mixtape, Manga has also recently released the single 'No Mc', produced by Preditah, featuring fellow Roll Deep pals Scratchy & J2K which you can purchase from iTunes here http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/no-mc-single/id467681780

Download the mixtape 'Obzokey Wranglings' for free by visiting his website http://www.rolldeepmanga.com/ and clicking the artwork.

Watch the video for '48 Hours' feat. Opium, Rival and Young Kye below.

J Beatz - 8 Bar Mucktion [Audio]

2011-09-29T20:54:00.000+01:00

This year so far in 2011, we've seen decent grime tracks being released one after the after, including Spartan, Lock Off The Rave and many many more. Well this trend shows no sign of stopping, as we start to approach the end of the year, after Logan premiered a track last Monday, which is already creating a massive buzz around it.

The track I'm talking about is from North London producer J-Beatz, entitled '8 Bar Mucktion', which features an all-star cast of grimes top mc's. The track I'm sure will be remembered as the 'Grime All-Star Track Of The Year', featuring an epic lineup including, 9 Milli Major, Big H, Kwam, Big Narstie, Sharky Majoy, Blay, MIK, Typah, Dimples, Jammin, Rival and Tre Mission.

Look out for a video for the track coming soon.

Follow J-Beatz on twitter here www.twitter.com/jbeatzmusic

Butterz - Autumn Zip [Free Download]

2011-09-28T23:37:00.003+01:00

After all the hard work the Butterz label have been putting in lately, including releases and club nights, as well as being announced as the DJ's featured for the Rinse:17 cd, they've still found time to release the Autumn Zip, a folder filled full of grime vocals and instrumentals. The folder contains around 27 tracks, featuring the likes of Royal-T, Terror Danjah, TRC, Trim (including the I Am acapella) and loads more.

You can catch the Butterz duo Elijah and Skilliam playing up and down the country in the next few months, including the Butterz Takeover raves as well, following on from the last dance they held at Cable Nightclub.

Download here http://t.co/qg9K58sW
Check the twitter www.twitter.com/Butterzlabel for updates on all the forthcoming events.

Ruff Sqwad - Las Vegas

2011-09-28T22:18:00.000+01:00

It seems the veteran grime crew Ruff Sqwad are back, a few weeks back we saw a video to the brand new track 'This Side', then we hear that the crew are currently working on the third edition of their 'Guns & Roses' series, now we see yet another brand new video, this time for the track entitled 'Las Vegas.'

The title of the track and the video seem to go hand in hand, as the video was filmed in the gambling city of America, at the same time the crew was out there filming for Tinchy Stryders' new track 'Off The Record'.

Check the video for the track below and also the behind the scenes video for Tinchy Styders' 'Off The Record' video.

Teddy - Dog Stadium [Free Download]

2011-09-27T22:57:00.000+01:00

After recently giving away two other instrumentals, 'Sparkplug' and 'History'. Teddy Music, formerly known as Silencer, gives away a third track, this time it's the well known instrumental 'Dog Stadium'.

Download the track here http://www.gamefront.com/files/20824098/Dog+Stadium+%28Teddy+Production%29.mp3

RD - Chasing (Free Download) [Audio]

2011-09-27T22:46:00.000+01:00

There's been a lot of covers of American tracks lately, something that I'm sometimes skeptical of, but I have to admit, out of all the one's I've heard so far this has to be the best.

The Nationality mc RD has done his own cover to the Sean Garett feat. Rick Ross 'In Da Box' track, produced by Lex Luger, which he has titled 'Chasing'. RD has decided to give away the track for free, which you can download here http://t.co/DBuxemwm.

Look out for a video dropping soon for the track as well, but in the meantime check the video for his recent track 'Radio' below.

Black The Ripper - Do It Like Me [Official Video]

2011-09-27T22:08:00.000+01:00

The North London mc is back, with visuals for his brand new track 'Do It Like Me' produced by 1xtra Hip Hop DJ, Charlie Sloth. It's been a while since we've heard anything from Samson, but it's fair to say he's returned with a banger, proving why no one else can do it like him.

Manga Feat. Scratchy & J2K - No Mc (Out Now) [Release]

2011-09-26T16:10:00.000+01:00

Finally the wait is over and the massive track 'No Mc' from Manga featuring fellow Roll Deep Members Scratchy & J2K, produced by Preditah is out now via Launchpad Records.

The single release contains three track, including the original, a remix featuring an all-star cast of mc's with the likes of Brazen, Discarda, Riko, Breeze and Flowdan and even a remix of the original, produced by Scratchy.

The single is out now via iTunes, which you can purchase here: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/no-mc-single/id467681780

The video, filmed and edited by SB.TV, is also out now, which showcases clips from Roll Deep's performance at this years Lovebox Festival, on the Rinse FM stage. Check it out below.

TRC - Leak EP Out Now [Free Download]

2011-09-23T22:35:00.000+01:00

Shortly after the recent release of Trim's 'I Am' single, which was produced by TRC, the UK producer decided to give away a free EP entitled 'Leak', after receiving a 100 likes on Facebook. The EP contains 11 absolutely massive instrumentals on it, ranging from grime to garage.

TRC really is, in my opinion, one of the top producers in the scene right now and has certainly proved he can hold that title, with the high standard of the tracks featured on this release. I would try to pick to my favourite track but to tell the truth, I rate every single one of them.

So without saying anymore, just download the EP and see for yourself.

Download link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/ry4c7m

Lioness - Don't Tell Me [Official Video]

2011-09-23T21:30:00.000+01:00

After recently releasing her free mixtape entitled 'Roarness' Lioness drops the official video for her track entitled 'Don't Tell Me'. The video, directed by Greg Bond, was filmed at Bump, the weekly friday club night held at Plan B in Brixton.

Lioness chooses a dubstep production for this track, something we havent heard from her before, and although it would have been nice to hear this over a grime beat instead, it seems she doesn't want to be told what to spit on.

Remember the Lioness mixtape is out now which you can download for free here http://www.mediafire.com/?zd10tvjq110y7c5

Tre Mission Hype Session - Lord Of The Mics 3 [Video]

2011-09-22T19:17:00.000+01:00

Last week we saw Jendor's 'Hype Sessions' freestyle sending for Tre Mission and this week we see the Canadian mc's reply. Tre Mission certainly doesn't hold back and makes it known that he's ready for this clash, even putting his twist on some of Hollowman's well known bars like "28 Shots". With a strong send from Jendor too, this is set out to be one exciting clash from the series.

Photography by Verena Stefanie (KidsOfGrime)

Logan Sama After Hours feat. Manga, Young Kye & Nafe Smallz [Video]

2011-09-21T23:37:00.000+01:00

Just lately we've seen a lot from Manga, including the forthcoming mixtape 'Obzokey Wranglings' which is out next month. However before that drops, the single 'No Mc' feat. J2K and Scratchy is set for release on the 25th and to promote it the Roll Deep mc came down to the Kiss FM studio with Luton based mc's Young Kye and Nafe Smallz, for Logan Sama's afterhours set.

As well as Manga's forthcoming releases, Young Kye and Nafe Smallz have also got a joint mixtape, so make sure you look out for that.

Download the audio for this set here http://www.mediafire.com/?1l6xh0lm0u5dud7

Dizzle Kid- Do What I Want EP Out Now x Freestyle Video

2011-09-21T23:01:00.000+01:00

The Lava Unit mc Dizzle Kid has finally released his own project, entitled 'Do What I Want' EP. This massive release contains six straight up grime tracks, with vocal features from Bruza and Mayhem and productions from Bless Beats, Faze Miyake and more.

It seems were seeing more and more free downloads lately, which I can sort of understand with an mc like Dizzle Kid, seeing as he's been quiet in the scene lately. Although in my opinion this EP, and many others lately that have been released for free, could certainly pull off an official release, as it contains some solid tracks featured on it.

To help promote the release, Dizzle Kid also dropped a video on the same day, giving you a run through of the EP itself and also dropping a freestyle at the end as well.

'Do What I Want EP' is out right now and is available to download here
http://www.sendspace.com/file/uo4x33

Tracklist:
1.Hotter Than Fire feat. Bruza
2.Different Wave
3.Bad Ups Master
4.Big In Da Game
5.Got Grief feat. Mayhem
6.Radio One

SK Vibemaker Interview Lioness [Video]

2011-09-21T21:11:00.000+01:00

SK Vibemaker catches up with the female mc Lioness, to talk about her recent release 'Roarness' with features from two other female mc's, which are both making a name for themselves in the UK right now, A.Dot and Lady Leshurr.

They also chat about how Lioness feels about mainstream success and whether that is more important to her than respect from the scene she's currently involved in and also the transition we've seen, musically, from Lioness lately.

Remember Lioness' brand new release 'Roarness' is availalbe now for free download, which you can get from her own website here http://www.lionessofficial.com/

Catch the video to the interview below.

Kozzie Vs. Sox Rematch Lord Of The Mics 3 [Video]

2011-09-21T20:58:00.001+01:00

After the choke from Sox during his and Kozzie's Lord Of The Mics clash, theres been a lot of rumours and speculations flying around as to what actually happened. We then heard a lot of people claim that Kozzie only won the clash by default and for no other reason.

So the Blue Borough mc caught up with Lord Of The Mics, to prove to everyone that he's still willing to clash and has confirmed the rematch with the Brum mc, hopefully this time we'll get to see the full clash from both mc's.

Kozzie-I'm Famous Out Now [Release]

2011-09-19T23:24:00.001+01:00

After the success from the 'Spartan' vocal, produced by Spooky, Kozzie's career has steadily progressed up until now where he releases the second single from his recent mixtape, 'The Problems Started', for his track entitled 'I'm Famous', which we also recently saw a video for.

The single, which was released by the No Hats No Hoods label, contains six tracks, including the original, produced by Faze Miyake, a remix from Virgo and the instrumentals from both of these as well. However the highlight of this mixtape for me is the last track on the release entitled 'My Life' which features vocals from Cylena Cymone and the production of the track from Mensah. The track showcases Kozzie's story-telling abilities as an mc and shows us a deeper insight into his personal life, which we've yet to hear.

You can purchase the single now from both iTunes and Bookmat below.

iTunes
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/im-famous-remixes-ep/id462223432

Bookmat
http://boomkat.com/downloads/446051-kozzie-i-m-famous

Read full review of I'm Famous - Kozzie on Boomkat.com ©

Teddy Music- Instrumental Giveaway- Sparkplug & History [Free Download]

2011-09-19T22:47:00.000+01:00

Grime producer and DJ Teddy, formerly known as Silencer, has kindly decided to give away two instrumentals for free this week. One is the first draft of the Ghetts track 'My Sperm' entitled 'Sparkplug' and the second track 'History'.

Download both tracks below.

Sparkplug
http://www.gamefront.com/files/20789043

History
http://www.mediafire.com/?0rgj6e32lbx04hf

Spooky-Bag Of Myths Vol.2 [Free Download]

2011-09-19T22:35:00.000+01:00

The man behind the grime anthem 'Spartan', which has since shut down many of raves, now brings out the second edition to the 'A Bag Of Myths' EP. The release features six tracks, four of which are remixes/refixs by Spooky and the other two produced by Neon Beats and Mossmade Beatz.

Download 'A Bag Of Myths EP Vol.2' for free here http://www.mediafire.com/?8w65r3to7n475zr#1

No Lay - I Am Future Mixtape [Free Download]

2011-09-19T22:13:00.000+01:00

One of the best female mc's in the UK brings out a brand new mixtape up for free download entitled 'I Am Future', hosted by DJ Limelight. No Lay has paved the way for many of the scenes current female mc's and after a break from the game has returned with this strong release.

The thirteen track mixtape features a blend of grime and rap and also features the 'OG Niki' diss, otherwise known by No Lay 'No Show Niki' after her hype sessions forced the Birmingham mc to pull out of the Lord Of The Mics clash.

Logan Sama Kiss FM Family Tree 12 Sept 11 [Video]

2011-09-19T21:58:00.000+01:00

On last week's Logan Sama Kiss FM show we saw the whole Family Tree collective pass through, consisting of Merky Ace,MIK,Ego,Shifman and TKO, to which each mc blessed the mic for nearly 30 minutes of grime at it's finest. As a crew and as solo mc's, each member is certainly making a name for themselves as we see here as they all showcase the best of their abilities.

Remember the 'Spring Vocal' feat. Merky Ace and P Money (prod. by Rude Kid) is out now on iTunes here http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/spring-feat.-pmoney-merky/id464774856

Jammin - #Goosh Freestyle [Video]

2011-09-19T21:33:00.001+01:00

A brand new freestyle video from Jammin, filmed by the Birmingham website Grime Blog with their new series of vids entitled '#Goosh'.

Photography by Verena Stefanie (KidsOfGrime)

Clement Marfo & The Frontline Feat. Ghetts - Overtime [Official Video]

2011-09-15T22:18:00.000+01:00

Clement Marfo & The Frontline, the seven piece band from South London, are taking the UK urban music scene by storm with their mix of hip hop, grime and rock. The band have received huge support from dj's including Mistajam, Semtex and Zane Lowe lately and have been putting in the work when it comes to live shows, with regular performances at ILUV LIVE.

After releasing their free ep earlier this year entitled 'Welcome' the band now release the official video for the track 'Overtime' feat. grime star Ghetts through SB.TV. The single is set for release on Nov 14th and features remixes from, the man of the moment Royal-T, S-X and cruelty.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

Sep 19^th Sunderland University
Sep 30^th Hull University
Oct 1^st London, Imperial College

For more information on Clement Marfo and the Frontline, check out their website/blog here http://www.clementmarfo.com/

Kids Of Grime + Jammer P.A at Infart Festival Italy 2011 [Video]

2011-09-15T21:37:00.000+01:00

Verena Stefanie, who runs Kids Of Grime, has recently been labelled the 'Grime Embassador' of Italy and quite rightly so as well as she's been putting in mad work lately helping spread the sound of our scene to Italy and other European countries alike.

The 'Infart Festival' is a three day urban art and music festival, that takes place in Italy. Verena saw this as the perfect opportunity to, as she quotes "Officially Showcase Grime To Italy" by hosting an exhibition of her photography there and even bringing along Jammer to perform a live P.A in front of a crowd of one thousand.

Watch the video below to see how the event went down.

G.Tank - Flashforward EP Out Now [Release]

2011-09-14T21:31:00.001+01:00

Finally the 'Flash Forward EP' sees it's official release by one of the grime scene's biggest producers G.Tank. The nine track release features a mix of vocals and instrumentals, including features from Merky Ace, Big Narstie, Jammin and Kozzie.

The highlight of the release has to be the 'Flashforward 8 Bar Seance' which features a massive lineup of 12 of the grime scene's finest mc's including Kozzie, Diesel, Rival, Dolla and loads more. We also see two more vocal tracks on the ep, which includes 'Round We Go' feat. Merky Ace, Big Narstie, Lexx and Clipson, which we recently saw a video for, and Big Narstie's 'Peas & Gwap' featuring Lexman Deya.

The rest of EP contains seven instrumentals, with the tracks 'Techtonic' and 'Behind The Power' being two definite one's to look out for.

Purchase the 'Flash Forward EP' now from either iTunes or Amazon on the links below

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Flashforward-EP-Explicit/dp/B005I0JNV4
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/flashforward-ep/id457409637

Nico Lindsay - Haunted (Prod. By S-X) [Free Download]

2011-09-14T20:31:00.000+01:00

After recently seeing the video for the hip hop freestyle entitled 'Currently Thinking', Nico Lindsay brings out yet another track. This time it's a grime track which is also up for free download, so make sure you go get that after listening below.

The track entitled 'Haunted' is produced by the hit-maker S-X and follows the same route as the 'Currently Thinking' freestyle filled full of deep lyrics, showing us that the North London mc is more than comfortable on both genres.

Look out for new material from Nico Lindsay, expected in the near future.

Free Download - Nico Lindsay - Haunted (Prod. By S-X) by NicoLindsay