Music She Wrote

Purple Ferdinand - You & I (Lady Gaga Adaptation)

noreply@blogger.com (Tara Jane) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Check out my latest review on Yin&Yang on the lovely Purple Ferdinand's cover of You & I for Reload Sessions, click the image to read it....

Hood Samaritan – Honey Dijon (FreEP)

noreply@blogger.com (Tara Jane) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:30:00 +0000

Well this is pretty dope!
Hood Samaritan - Honey Dijon by Diamond Media 360

After releasing several internet leaks, the emcee x DJ/producer trifecta of Kyle Rapps, Y-Love and Diwon, collectively known as Hood Samaritan, are pleased to release their debut FreEP Honey Dijon to the masses. The four track extended play includes both original composition from the likes of Blockhead, along with remixes of Colourless Colour from La Roux, Riot Rhythm from Sleigh Bells and Janye Zest’s Ni@@as In Paris, courtesy of Diwon.

via 2DopeBoyz

SBTRKT – Rinse FM Podcast

noreply@blogger.com (Tara Jane) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:00:00 +0000

I'm a lil late on this...it was uploaded on Jan 3rd. But the track selection is still awesome 10 days later so whatevs! Enjoy. SBTRKT rinse fm 3rd january 2012 by sbtrkt
Tracklist: EL KID – MUD FALTY DL – MY LIGHT MY LOVE THE CHAIN – SUFFER FOR YOUR ART SBTRKT – UNTITLED MARTYN – TWICE AS JAMES BLAKE – AT BIRTH AZEALIA BANKS – LIQUORICE FRENCH FIRES – CHAMPAGNE DISCLOSURE – MY INTENTION IS WAR MODESELEKTOR – EVIL TWIN SBTRKT – HOLD ON (REMIX) TOM BULWER – LONDON NIGHTS RUSTIE – HOVER TRAPS SBTRKT – UNTITLED SBTRKT – LIVING LIKE I DO (LIL SILVA REMIX) SBTRKT – RIDE TO FREEDOM LITTLE DRAGON – SHUFFLE A DREAM JAMES BLAKE – LOVE WHAT HAPPENED HERE LOCKED GROOVE – ROOTED NIGHTWAVE – NIGHT HEAT DARK SKY – BE MYSELF JON CONVEX – POP THAT P FRENCH FRIES – HUGZ SBTRKT – UNTITLED SBTRKT – RIGHT THING TO DO DARQWAN – CONFUSED FRANK OCEAN – THINKING BOUT YOU (SBTRKT EDIT) SBTRKT – WILDFIRE (OBJEKT MIX) SBTRKT – WILDFIRE (DRAKE MIX) AZEALIA BANKS – LIQUORICE BODDIKA – JOY O – SWIMS DISCLOSURE – CARNIVAL
via Mostly Junk Food

Nipsey Hustle - A Million (video)

noreply@blogger.com (Tara Jane) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Nipsey on that smooth tip. New video for a track from his 2010 mixtape, The Marathon. via Semtex

Droop-E feat. Kendrick Lamar - Rossi Wine (Free my Mind) Video

noreply@blogger.com (Tara Jane) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:52:00 +0000

Everyone loves a bit of Kendrick. Produced by Droop-E. I swear Americans are absolutely besotted with weed right now. via the SmokingRooms crew!

Jean Grae – U&Me&EveryoneWeKnow

noreply@blogger.com (Tara Jane) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:14:00 +0000

Beautifully soulful single taken from Jean Grae's LP, Cake or Death. Haven't got much to say really, juslisen!

Yungen, Konan & Krept - The Motto (Video)

noreply@blogger.com (Tara Jane) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:30:00 +0000

Brand new video from UK Hip Hop pair, Krept & Konan, joined by Yungen where they cover Drake's hugely popular track, "The Motto"! I'm not a huge fan of this much loved motto, but I think the boys do it some justice, what do you think?

via Team Supreme

Phresh James - U.L.P. (Video)

noreply@blogger.com (Tara Jane) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:25:00 +0000

Check out the video for U.L.P. taken from Phresh James' latest project, "Universal Lve Period" produced by DJ Semaj. The project is scheduled to be released on January 16th!

Ghetts Ft. Scorcher, Kano & Wretch 32 - On A Level [Remix] (Official Video)

noreply@blogger.com (Tara Jane) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:42:00 +0000

Some of London's finest collab on this remix. Video directed by Carly Cussen. Think Kano's verse is my fave!

MARGER FT JOSH OSHO - THIS YEAR (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

noreply@blogger.com (Tara Jane) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:30:00 +0000

Check out the video before for Marger's debut single, 'This Year' featuring the lovely Josh Osho. The track is taken from his Cheeky EP out January 2012 which also features the tracks, ‘Goonz’ feat. Scrufizzer & No Lay & ‘Shadows’ feat. Molly

James Rich - Gourmet (Official Video)

noreply@blogger.com (Tara Jane) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:06:00 +0000

Straight out of Staten Island, New York, rapper James Rich dropped the visuals for his video, Gourmet a couple of weeks back. Jungle Gym Mag put me on to James Rich, who joins an army of East Coast artists hoping to shake up the scene in 2012.

www.CliftonHYE.blogspot.com
@IamJamesRich

via JGM

Brewer - Nikes On My Feet (Video)

noreply@blogger.com (Tara Jane) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:44:00 +0000

East London rapper, Brewer dropped the video last week for his Mac Miller freestyle cover, 'Nikes On My Feet'. This video served as quite an introduction for myself, however with 2 mixtapes totalling over 5,000 downloads and Youtube views clocking up the 3,000 mark in just one week - it looks like I'm late on this one!
Equipped with an intelligent, steadfast flow, chilled beats and tales to tell that are beyond the everyday hype statements I see from rappers on my Timeline everyday, Brewer is a refreshing artist to watch out for in 2012. Links to his social media channels and mixtapes can be found below the video, which was directed & filmed by I.Tell.A.Vision.

"I'm not just rapping about the same old things, but talking about how i believe people can be caught up in image and hide insecurities through it."

Brewer - Alone With My Thoughts download | Brewer - Alone With My Thoughts pt 2 download

Brewer Facebook Page | Brewer Twitter | Brewer Youtube

Event: East Meets West

noreply@blogger.com (Tara Jane) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:15:00 +0000

An East End party complete with some of the best Hip Hop DJ's in London & free Vodka...in a deluxe, West End setting. Free entry, casual dress code. Email: cherelle@cherellechambers.co.uk for guestlist

14KT - A Friendly Game of KT (free mixtape)

noreply@blogger.com (Tara Jane) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:09:00 +0000

Michigan rapper, KT - also known as Kendall Tucker has dropped his latest album, 'A Friendly Game of KT' a 14 track project which KT describes as 'like a game of Pick Up Sticks'. The first half of the album is available for free download here, and if you like what you hear you can purchase the full album on iTunes! Clever huh ;-). Check out the track list below as well as further information from the man himself on his motivations behind the album!

This project just created itself. One day, I woke up and decided I wanted to make a project. I took a handful of arbitrary beats and put them in a folder. My most FAVORITE thing to do as an artist is sequence and mix together music for albums. It’s kind of like a game of Pick Up Sticks. I had a can of “beats” with different colors, poured them over a table top, picked them up randomly, and whatever “sticks” I ended picking up, I took and made a project with them. I didn’t have a title for it, so I sent the beats to my A-Side family, in a email with the subject, “It’s time to play a friendly game of name KT’s album!” Being the geniuses that they are (Shouts to Mayer Hawthorne!), they named the project off the email subject. Perfect. About 2 weeks after I got the title, the project was turned in. Simple! Enjoy. –14KT

download 1/2 of 'A Friendly Game of KT' free here | iTunes complete download | 14KT Twitter | 14KT Facebook | 14KT Website

Amplify Dot - KING KONG

noreply@blogger.com (Tara Jane) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:04:00 +0000

Amplify Dot reveals "King Kong" the first single from her 'Short Back & Sides EP', released in 2012.

Amplify Dot - KING KONG by amplifydot

Amplify Dot performs at PRS For Music 'Almost Famous' Showcase on 30th November and at 1Xtra Live on 1st December.

http://www.amplifydot.com
@amplifydot

Second Nature ft Rosie Greenwood - Lost Myself

noreply@blogger.com (Tara Jane) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:22:00 +0000

"Dubstep and Drum & Bass duo, Second Nature, proudly present their latest installment ‘Lost Myself’, the Electro and Break-Beat inspired Dubstep smash features outstanding vocals provided by Rosie Greenwood which truly compliment the beat."

Second Nature are an East London Duo, Dwayne Fontaine and George Jones and Rosie Greenwood is a singer/songwriter from East London.

Second Nature Featuring Rosie Greenwood ‘Lost Myself’ will be released independently on December 11th 2011.

Second Nature ft Rosie Greenwood - Lost Myself by SecondNature

Second Nature Facebook

Second Nature Twitter

Second Nature Soundcloud

Rosie Greenwood Facebook

Rosie Greenwood Twitter

Mary J. Blige – Feel Inside f. Nas

noreply@blogger.com (Tara Jane) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:16:00 +0000

Check out this throwback-themed track from two of Hip Hop's legends, Mary J Blige and Nas.

via 2DopeBoyz

(Event) One Mic - The Christmas Special

noreply@blogger.com (Tara Jane) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:24:00 +0000

We Plug GOOD Music

presents

ONE MIC... The Christmas Special,

Queen of Hoxton, Liverpool Street, London

After a series of over EIGHT stand-out Live Music showcases in 2011, We Plug GOOD Music are set to bring the year to an EXCELLENT close with our FINAL SHOWCASE of 2011 – ONE MIC… THE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!!!

With live performances from KALEEM TAYLOR, SALLY ARCHER, MARIE DAHLSTROM, MIDE, SHARON ROSE and INFECTA – AND taking place on Sunday, December 18 – a week before Christmas – this night is gonna be an exceptionally amazing night of GOOD LIVE Music from the very best in new, emerging and underground UK talent!

THE SHOW WILL BE CO-HOSTED BY OUR RESIDENT HOST – CAROL OHEMAA (Nappy Nubian Poet)

ALONG WITH OUR SPECIAL GUEST CO-HOST – WILL MANNING (BBC 1XTRA)

OUR SPECIAL GUEST DJ – DJ ISYSS – PLAYING YOU THE VERY BEST TUNES!!!

£5 ALL NIGHT ON GUESTLIST // MOTD

£3 FOR STUDENTS (WITH NUS CARD)

Email onemicguestlist@gmail.com for GUESTLIST

Text 07947 151898 or BBM 21B329D2 for GUESLIST

Call our HOTLINE for more information…

07595947017

Dress Code – Smart Casual OR Dress Comfortably

I.Ds WILL BE REQUIRED SO PLEASE BRING I.D!

J*DaVeY - New Designer Drug

noreply@blogger.com (Tara Jane) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:42:00 +0000

J*DaVeY have released their new album, 'New Designer Drug' which is available for free streaming, or for purchase at $2.99 (which comes with Liner Notes featuring lyrics, exclusive tour photos and a detailed write-up of the duo's journey before they signed to Warner) With a diverse range of features from ?uest Love, Dave Sitek, Thundercat and Khari Ferrari the 11 track album is well worth the wait!

via AO

The Roots - Sleep (Official Music Video)

noreply@blogger.com (Tara Jane) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:36:00 +0000

The fourth and final in the video chapter series from The Root's forthcoming album, 'undun' dropped yesterday. 'Sleep' (shot and edited by Clifton Bell) will be the first single from the album!

undun is an existential re-telling of the short life of one Redford Stephens (1974-1999). Through the use of emotives and Redford's internal dialogues the album seeks to illustrate the intersection of free will and prescribed destiny as it plays out 'on the corner'. Utilizing a reverse narrative arc, the album begins as the listener finds Redford disoriented--postmortem--and attempting to make sense of his former life. As he moves through its pivotal moments he begins to deconstruct all that has led to his (and our own) coming undun.

via AO

Chennessy - Woopty Doo

noreply@blogger.com (Tara Jane) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:32:00 +0000

New heat from Chennessy. Check out LeSurfCrush.
Chennessy - Woopty Doo by LE SURF CRUSH

LOUDMOUTH MELVIN – SAY HELLO A.K.A RAZOR RAMONE

noreply@blogger.com (Tara Jane) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:29:00 +0000

New music from Loudmouth Melvin. I've never actually heard Melvin's music before, but this is dope!

via Semtex

Event: Writer's Block, Concrete Shoreditch

noreply@blogger.com (Tara Jane) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:27:00 +0000

It's been a while but were back with our final installment this year with our tipped for 2012 show.

The next Writer's Block will be held on Sunday 4th December 7.30pm sharp!

We have several acts new to Writer's Block as well as being in a new venue Concrete and were hoping that you are as excited as we are with all of this newness.

Feature Acts

► Kaleem Taylor:: http:// www.kaleemtaylor.com/20 year old Kaleem, has a refined, rich vocal tone that definitely prece des his years. Already pricking the ears of BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra et al with his smooth soul, we're privileged to have Kaleem at the tipping point of wonderment.

► Jodi Ann Bickley ::: http://www.youtube.com/ jodiann1
Bold, brassy Brumie beauty Jodi brings warmth and familiarity to spoken word like no other. A certified Roundhouse poetry slam champion, she breathes fun and witty lyricism to verses and will be a welcomed addition to the bill.

►Wilson Attie::: http://soundcloud.com/ wilsonsings
The vocal equivalent of hot chocolate, with cream and extra marshmallow. December 4th 2011 marks Wilson's Writers Block debut and with the release of a new E.P set for Feb 2012, it won't be long till he's in astronomical demand.

► Debbie Aramide:: http://www.facebook.com/ DebbieAramide

Brand new to Writer's Block and soon to be eternally impressioned on your heart. Debbie does smooth R&B/Pop, and we can't get enough.

► Imhotep Oyortey:: http://www.myspace.com/imhotepoyortey

Delectably blending poetry and comedy is Imhotep's forte. Having performed at Writer's Block during our wee infancy, it's about time we welcomed back this young man, who's continued to establish himself as one of the Capital's most innovative wordicians.

Location

CONCRETE

56 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6JJ London, United Kingdom

Doors Open at 7.30pm

Entry is £5 all night

Contact us/Find out more

http://lovewritersblock.com/
http://youtube.com/lovewritersblock
http://facebook.com/lovewritersblock
http://twitter.com/lovewblock
http://Myspace.com/lovewritersblock

lovewritersblock@gmail.com

Incisive & Shakka - Stress & Heartbreak - Traktor Rmx (Official Video)

noreply@blogger.com (Tara Jane) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:00:00 +0000

Rapper, Incisive and Singer, Shakka have teamed up to create this clever remix of the bridge from Wretch 32's huge hit, Traktor! I'm really impressed with how the boys have completely made this song their own and this smart video gives you some nice insight into the creative process in the Myish studios.

Both Incisive and Shakka are constantly creating tracks, videos, remixes etc...to stay up to date with them both, check out the links below!

Incisive Twitter | Incisive Web | Shakka Twitter | Shakka Web

Young Jeezy – I Do f. Jay-Z & Andre 3000 (Download)

noreply@blogger.com (Tara Jane) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:16:00 +0000

Dope track via 2DopeBoyz