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UK Hip Hop

Succumb to the serenity in TRL Beats & Instrumentals’ smooth hip hop single ‘Goodbye’

Posted on 6 March 2021

UK-based artist and producer, TRL Beats & Instrumentals, is here to say ‘Goodbye’ with their hypnotically smooth hip hop single pulled from their latest album ‘Life in Colour: The Beattape Vol.2’.

The gentle mellifluous layers, constructed with warm and radiantly light tones, ease you into the soundscape which features ethereal female vocals and boasts a dreamy intimate feel. The vocals drift into the mix in sporadic increments around the steady beats that you’ll want to repeatedly revisit.

You can allow your synapses to succumb to the sweetness in Goodbye by heading over to SoundCloud now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Grind into motion: MJR and Davlo make it clear that they are stepping over the ‘Bullshit’

Posted on 26 February 2021

Swerving around bad news in the papers like skilled professionals, MJR and Davlo drop their excellent new single about avoiding undesirable mainstream thinking on ‘Bullshit‘.

Davlo is a quality British/Indian-based hip-hop/pop producer and songwriter, who is best known for working with various singers and rappers worldwide, in order to find his optimal sound for global domination. He joins forces on this top track with established South London, England/Dublin, Ireland-based emcee MJR, on this clever barrage of deep beats and witty punchlines, that pushes haters to foul trouble rather quickly in this game.

With a supremely likable flow, fully of witty lines about how some people like to bring their drama to you without permission, the fine production only magnifies this to a high level of enjoyment for hip-hop fans. The deluge of bounce here has you scoring three pointers all day with your eyes closed.

This is the true story of ignoring the doom-and-gloomers and the small-minded people who fill up your DM’s with nonsense, as you fly above all of that and just keep on grinding, as you know that this is the only way to stay focused and productive.

‘Bullshit‘ from UK emcee MJR and producer Davlo, is a marvelous portrayal of what life has been like lately, with so many groans instead of working hard like these two have. With a monumentally catchy flow and a sumptuously desirable beat, this is an easy-on-the ear music vaccine for our willing veins, to soak up greedily.

Some people will always try and bring you down no matter what, but as long as you have the right mindset and keep on shooting, you will always win.

Hear this top new track on Spotify and see more visuals on Davlo and MJR’s IG’s.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Feeling at ease: London emcee Lil Kemzy has all the right numbers to call on ‘Comfy’

Posted on 21 February 2021

Showing that he is feeling invincible right now, Lil Kemzy flows into his own house party with his new single called ‘Comfy‘, that will have you smiling all day.

Lil Kemzy is a flamboyantly excellent South London emcee with a likable style, who makes that happy music, that fills into your lungs, automatically has you putting on sunglasses and walking outside with a style that will have you filling up your house later with lots of options.

This is the story about having so many ladies on speed dial, you might need a new phone. Single life is great and this is an emcee who raps with a towering confidence that will cause Big Ben to change the time for him, his melodies lift the mood from the gloom and into the party, with a beat that makes you nod your head and pick up the phone yourself.

‘Comfy‘ from stylish South London rapper Lil Kemzy, is that hot summer bounce single to be played at all the best parties, swimming pools and pumped loud in the car while you are meeting the ladies. He raps with that saucy charm that perhaps gets him into trouble sometimes, but helps him win more than lose.

When you are feeling really good, its best to try and keep that streak going as you know that rough times will enter the door at some time or another. For now though, life is where you want it to be, so why not have fun in this wild world that is mad anyway.

Stream this fly track on Spotify and see more about his life on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Come back to me: Spacific Brown asks for those close to return home on ‘Distant Dude’

Posted on 7 February 2021

Taken off his latest ambitious eighteen-track album called ‘High Tide‘, Spacific Brown brings his quality flow to the masses on his latest single called ‘Distant Dude‘.

A UK-based storyteller, boom-bap artist and poet, with that classic feel to his edgy music, Spacific Brown flows through the enlightened corridors with that supremely authentic feel to his music, which is full of reflective thoughts about those who have somehow hidden away from plain sight.

His lyrical delivery is raw and full of introspective pictures that paints this story as one that is underground on the tube, seeking out information about where they went to. When you are close to someone and miss their presence you have to do something about it, as you can only do so much on social media or via text.

‘Distant Dude‘ from UK artist Spacific Brown is a trip down the road that brings you closer to thinking of past friends and lovers who aren’t here anymore. He digs deep into the mic and lays down a track that is certainly memorable and shows that the world doesn’t need to be so forgetful and that some of us do indeed remember those who aren’t where they should be.

Sometimes you remember those good times and wonder where a person is, who was a strong figure in your life, but is now far away and you don’t know what happened to them. Life goes quickly like a blink of the eye and cherishing those special moments is so vital.

Turn this old school vibe up on Spotify and see his movements on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Telling the truth: Igg releases new open minded single about current times called ‘Controlled Explosives’

Posted on 5 February 2021

Igg sparks our minds into action with the fiery new single called ‘Controlled Explosives‘.

Igg is a business owner, meta boom rap artist and producer from Blyth, Northumberland in England, and he makes that real funky thoughtful music. He wants to separate the truth from the lies, as he is sick and tired of the blatant misinformation and  constant brainwashing going on currently in modern day society.

His groovy style is fused together with a filled-up lighter ready to click at any time. The rhythmically raw rhymes are busted over with an early Beastie Boys type beat, that gets your body moving and swaying to the style.

This is the story about how social media and google has pushed the mainstream thinking to a level that is scarily out of control. There are explosions happening everywhere and most people don’t even know what is really happening. The frustration is so evident and he raps with conviction and tells it how it is. This is a much-needed lesson in opening your mind and not believing everything you hear on the radio, or see on the telly.

Washed up in the sea and tumbling around like a washing machine, the world is getting stung by fireweed each second and needs to drift back to shore as soon as possible.

‘Controlled Explosives‘ from North East UK rapper/producer Igg is that truth-seeking story that is a rare moment of clarity in an often confusing and strange world. With a rap style that brings you back to the good old days of a proper flows and real stories about being careful about what you consume. this is a fine track from an open minded man on a mission to spread the truth.

Stream this explosive new track on Spotify and see more on FB.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

When you know its real or not: Fast-rising UK emcee LCR obliterates the mic on ‘Fake Love’

Posted on 5 January 2021

LCR is back to impress yet again on the real Hip Hop story that can engulf even the wisest souls via ‘Fake Love‘.

Recently signed to Saliba Music Group after first hitting the UK rap music scene as an underground indie artist, you get the feeling that LCR is going to blow up huge, if he can stay focused and avoid the tempting traps that so many walk into and can’t untangle themselves from.

Fresh-faced and already wise beyond his years, this is a young emcee that can see through the fake world that so many feel that they can walk into and exit at anytime. He displays a flow that is immaculately delivered like a real pro and you can see why he was recently signed.

Everything LCR does seems effortless and when you look into his eyes you can see the hunger and self-motivated attitude that will take him far.

The on-point production proves why the world has been noticing UK Hip Hop for a while now as some music across the pond can appear washed up and bubble gum sticky and forgetful.

After remembering life riding on the local bus, LCR appears to have the want-it mindset that the greats have. If you want it, you gotta go and grab it before someone else does. Those extra hours in the studio mastering your flow are worth it while other rappers waste their time in bars and other places that serve no purpose to the master-plan.

‘Fake Love‘ is a message to all those who are trying to gas this young musician up as he is ready for what is next and knows where he needs to be. When you have that burning fire inside you, anything is possible. LCR is on the way up and shows no signs of stopping for a break.

Hear this top track on his Spotify and see the career progression on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

London’s ‘Up In The Air’ is the perfect antidote to Covid-Brexit winter blues

Posted on 21 December 2020

‘Up In The Air’ by newcomer London is the perfect antidote to the current wind, rain, Brexit, and Covid-19 doleful torpor gripping the UK, a summery, upbeat, dance-y mix of R&B-inspired hip-hop and mellow, groove-filled soul. There’s a rich, deep and uplifting ascending bassline, a deliciously soulful female backing harmony part, and London’s soft, Smokey Robinson/Marvin Gaye style tuneful vocal, all lilting smoky East Coast DC vibes and summer sunshine.

‘Up in The Air’ is London’s third single, following up ‘Y.D.L.M. (You Don’t Love Me)’ and ‘5 Questions’, and it’s clear that there’s some growth going on here; all that bodes very, very well for London’s future.

Check out ‘Up In The Air’ on Apple Music and Spotify, and follow London on Instagram.

Review by Alex Holmes

King J turned up the heat with their latest single I’m In the Kitchen

Posted on 15 November 2020
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If you like your Hip Hop gritty, you’re going to love the steely new drop from Rap trailblazer King J, ‘I’m in the Kitchen’, recorded at Goodfellastudios and mixed by Jamo Beatz.

Kicking off with a trepidation-laden atmosphere, the mix seamlessly amps up the momentum before hitting you with ensnaring hooks which will lock you into King J’s relentlessly fierce Rap bars which allow you to appreciate the playful ominous charisma behind I’m in the Kitchen.

The intensity of the track is one thing. The authenticity behind it is quite another. Make room on your radar.

You can check out what King J cooked up in the kitchen by heading over to YouTube.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

UK Hip Hop Producer GieoSound energises the airwaves with their latest drop “Na Na Na Na!”

Posted on 6 November 2020

It is an incredibly rare occurrence for true personality to shine through in Hip Hop, but after hearing GieoSound’s latest release Na Na Na Na! I feel like I know the artist and producer well enough to invite them over for a cup of tea.

With the track which dropped on October 27th, the UK-based artist and producer put a brand new spin on the frustrative and aggressive tracks which have been created during lockdown. It’s a work of feisty defiance, but with the lush warm soft tones and GieoSound’s playfully enigmatic approach to production, you can’t help but feel a little endeared and reassured that no matter how bleak things seem, it’s all going to be okay. Even if it isn’t, at least we’ll have blazing new drops such as Na Na Na Na! to jam to as the apocalypse looms.

You can check out Na Na Na Na! for yourselves by heading over to YouTube now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

UK rapper Coll shreds the mic that unlocks ‘The Keys’

Posted on 4 October 2020

UK rapper Coll shreds the mic that unlocks ‘The Keys‘ on this powerful Hip Hop track.

The Norwich based emcee takes this new single from the forthcoming EP, ‘Blue Magic 2‘. This is a slick song all about doing what you gotta to keep you smiling. Self-love is the key.

’The Keys’ is all about self-resilience, believing in yourself and making the right decisions in life to ensure happiness for yourself and your family”.

With a punchy fresh UK style, this is top notch Hip Hop that oozes mad skills. Always the underdog, this is a poet who sounds inspired on this new single. He knows that nothing comes for the free and he wants the whole loot. This is an emcee who has the keys now to how life can be, inside his soul, he knows what needs to happen long-term. Long-lasting success and living a good life are the goals. These are going to happen as you can hear it in Coll’s voice in his quality track ‘The Keys‘.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen