Tuesday 29 October 2013

Yancey Boys - Quicksand feat. Common & Dezi Paige (Video)

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Illa J and Frank Nitt AKA the Yancey Boys drop a visual for the brilliant "Quicksand". Over an unheard Dilla beat (like the rest of the new album) the two lay verses with help from Common and features Dezi Paige on the hook.

This track is taken from the new project "Sunset Blvd." which is out now on Delicious Vinyl.

Monday 28 October 2013

Timeless Truth - Alliance (Video)

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Corona, Queens own Oprime of Timeless Truth goes for self on the track "Alliance" off the duo's album "Rock-It Science". The whole album is entirely produced by El RTNC and is not an album to be slept on. Check the video below along with the other solo track from the album "What A Life" performed by the other half of TT, Superbad Solace.


Redman - Remixxes (Mixtape)

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After dropping random freestyles for the best part of two years, Redman decides to release "Remixxes" with them all in one place. He goes in over classic instrumentals new and old.

"Muddy Waters 2" is slated for an end of year release. I'll believe that when I see it!

Friday 25 October 2013

Jon B. at Jazz Cafe Plus Q&A Presented by IllWill.co.uk

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December sees the return of R'n'B/Soul star Jon B. to our shores, with two live shows at London's Jazz Cafe. He will have a full live band in tow and it's really not one to be missed if you grew up listening to him. I'm even hoping to venture to London for the first time in YEARS!

As an added bonus, on the second of the two dates (19th Dec), there will be a Q&A session before the main show. The interview is the first in a new venture named "The Authentic Series." This will be filmed exclusively for IllWill.co.uk

Please note that a ticket for the second Jon B. show on the 19th of December does not admit access to "The Authentic Series" before it. A separate ticket will be required. Ticket links below.

Jon B. With Full Live Band (18th December) Tickets

"The Authentic Series" #001 Presented by Ill Will (19th December) Tickets

Jon B. With Full Live Band (19th December) Tickets

Termanology - American Dreamin' (Video)

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With the release of Termanology's "G.O.Y.A." project barely being a month old, he continues to drop videos to accompany it. The next one up is "American Dreamin'".

Oddisee - Own Appeal (Video)

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After releasing the track "Own Appeal" for free download a few weeks back, Oddisee returns with the visual for it. Love this track. Such a fresh but nostalgic beat. Shouts to Cru!

This will be included on the retail release of "Tangible Dream".


Thursday 24 October 2013

Tanya Morgan - Eulogy (Video)

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Tanya Morgan hit us with another video from their brilliant album "Rubber Souls" with "Eulogy". Watch the video below and also, if you missed it, check out their collab with Nitty Scott, MC; "Never Too Much".


Marco Polo - Astonishing feat. Large Professor, Inspectah Deck, O.C., Tragedy Khadafi & DJ Revolution (Audio)

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Marco Polo doesn't let us forget that his new album is on the way as he unleashes this posse cut that absolutely slaps. "Astonishing" features a slew of Hip-Hop legends in the form of Large Professor, Wu-Tang's Inspectah Deck, D.I.T.C.'s O.C., Queens' own Tragedy Khadafi and The Wake Up Show's DJ Revolution on the cuts. I can't wait for this album!

Check the track below.



Jus'Liam - Optimus Backpack (Audio)

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A preview track from an up and coming emcee from Manchester; Jus'Liam. First, a little background.

"18 year old North Manchester emcee Jus'Liam has been rhyming from the age of 15. After leaving high school he began studying at Music Base College in Manchester. Currently working with Kuartz, the two met briefly many years ago when Kuartz was still working with the whole AOA clan. At the time, although Kuartz recognised Liam's talent, he knew it wasn't the right time to start mentoring him until he had high school behind him. Liam has independently released various bits and pieces on a solo tip but also as part of the duo Prodigal Sons alongside MC Devaughn Trey. The pair dropped their debut joint EP back in October and now Liam is currently working on his solo mixtape 'Prodigal' which is due out winter 2013."

Check Jus'Liam over a particularly gritty beat from 9th Wonder.



Run The Jewels - Get It (Video)

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El-P and Killer Mike put together tour footage for what is probably my favourite track from their Run The Jewels project. "Get It" is definitely something to annoy the neighbours with. That bass.

Wednesday 23 October 2013

The Combat Jack Show: Biggie Stories (Video)

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Following on from the Nas stories clip a few weeks back, The Combat Jack Show also has a few Biggie stories up its sleeve. Guests such as DJ Premier, Styles P and Busta Rhymes recall some of their favourite moments with Biggie Smalls.

CJ Fly on The Mixdown (Video)

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Pro Era's CJ Fly sat down with Fuse TV's "The Mixdown" to breakdown some tracks off his recently released mixtape "Thee Way Eye See It".

Watch the interview below and get the album for free here.

Bobby Esmond - Wiped Out feat. Dr. Syntax and Mia Wilson (Video)

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Producer / rapper / sandcastle destroyer Bobby Esmond enlists the help of  Dr. Syntax and Mia Wilson for his track and video "Wiped Out" from his album "It's Not What You Know...". You can download the album for any amount of money you wish over at his Bandcamp page. Can't say fairer than that!

Check the video below.

Caxton Press - This Ain't Livin' / Hunger (Videos)

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Can't believe I missed these two tracks! Better late than never though. London's Caxton Press released the single "This Ain't Livin'" at the end of September and dropped a visual to go with it. On the flipside to the single is the banger "Hunger" which also got the visual treatment a couple of weeks later.

The single "This ain't Livin'" B/W "Hunger" is still available here. Check both videos below.


Verb T - Old And Grumpy (Video)

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Today sees the release of the much anticipated new album from Verb T. To accompany the project's release, he's also dropped a video for the track "Old And Grumpy". Don't worry Verbs, that's how we're all getting.

The album "I Remain" is available now through High Focus. Check the video (with a few cameos) below.