Tuesday 14 January 2014

The Doppelgangaz - Holla x2 (Video)

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Peace kehd! The Doppelgangaz today dropped the video to their first single "Holla x2". This is taken from Matter Ov Fact and EP's upcoming album "Peace Kehd" released February 18th. An album to definitely look forward to.

A Look at Hip-Hop at Harvard feat. Nas (Video)

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Last year you may have heard about Harvard University's introduction of the Nasir Jones Hip-Hop Fellowship. A design firm named Ammunition have made a video showing a little insight in to what the course will actually involve and what it means for Hip-Hop at Harvard.


The Incomparable Shakespeare - By Any Dreams Necessary (Mixtape)

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The Incomparable Shakespeare finally drops his mixtape "By Any Means Necessary" after a slew of leaks and freestyles last year.

Check the mixtape stream below or download.

Cappadonna - Winter Warz (Video)

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Cappadonna takes it all the way back with this new visual for his classic verse from "Winter Warz". Originally appearing on Ghostface's "Ironman" LP, the video has been put together in collaboration with Outbreak Boards who have designed a line of skateboard decks and garments.

The video was directed by Doggie Diamonds who has been putting in work for YEARS with his Forbez DVD interviews and videos. Check his site for a whole lot more.

Watch the "Winter Warz" video below.




Monday 13 January 2014

The Cool Kids - Computer School and Chop (Audio)

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The Cool Kids are back. Sir Michael Rocks and Chuck Inglish have reunited for their comeback album "Shark Week" which is due later this year. To whet fans' appetites, they've dropped two tracks. The first is "Computer School" and the second is called "Chop" and features West Coast group The HBK Gang. The songs are exactly what you'd expect if you've listened to their music before. Throwback sounding but completely up to date at the same time.

Check the tracks below.



Evidence & Alchemist on Sway In The Morning (Video)

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With their new "Lord Steppington" album on the way next week, Evidence and Alchemist have started their promotional campaign for the project. The Step Brothers have just touched down in Europe for a tour out here (no UK dates though) but before crossing the pond they made an appearance on Sway In The Morning to discuss a few things. Watch the interview below.

Hip Hop Is Read also put out a compilation of Evidence and Alchemist tracks in anticipation of the new record which you can stream beneath the interview video or download here.




Friday 10 January 2014

!llmind - #BoomTrap (EP)

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Producer !llmind releases an 8 track instrumental offering exploring his signature 'boomtrap' genre. Expect to hear heavy 808's with old school breaks and !llmind's sinister synthesizers.

Stream below or download here.

Kydro x Jaroo - FreaKingdom (Video & EP)

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Coming from an EP of the same name, Manchester based producer Kydro and Blackpool transplant Spider Jaroo release the video for "FreaKingdom". Over a dark and spaced out backdrop from Kydro, Jaroo lays some laid back but menacing vocals.

The track is featured on the collaborative project on the Room 2 recording label and features appearances by Goshin, Dubbul-O, Fabz and Sparkz.

Watch the video below and head over to Room2MCR to cop the name your price EP.

Thursday 9 January 2014

DOOM For Clarks Originals (Video)

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As I'm sure many are aware, DOOM has collaborated with Clarks to create his own line of Clarks Originals. In this short video, DOOM talks a little about the teaming up with Clarks and how he's left his mark on the iconic shoe.

There is also a new song a video on the way in support of the project.






Bishop Nehru - Mobb Dizzle (Video)

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Young spitter Bishop Nehru drops another video for his track "Mobb Dizzle" which he originally shot visuals for last year. The track can be found on Bishop's "strictlyFLOWZ" mixtape which you can get here.

Bishop Nehru signed to Lex Records late last year and is slated to drop a project with DOOM. Keep an eye out for that. He talks about that with Fuse TV and how he toured with the Wu-Tang Clan in Europe in the short interview below the "Mobb Dizzle" cut.



Jonwayne - the Come Up feat. Scoop DeVille (Video)

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Stones Throw artist Jonwayne drops the video for "The Come Up" from his debut "Rap Album One". The track features guest Scoop DeVille, the son of Kid Frost. You already knew that though, didn't you?

Check the video below and as a bonus, I've added his appearance for Boiler Room early last year.


Tuesday 7 January 2014

Common - War (Audio)

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Here we have the new single from Common named "War". The track is produced by Cocaine 80's but will be part of his largely No I.D. produced album "Nobody Smiling" due later this year.

Check/download the single below and also see when Revolt TV caught up with him earlier this week.





Monday 6 January 2014

Jus' Liam - Prodigal (Mixtape)

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After a couple of track leaks and videos, Jus' Liam releases his mixtape "Prodigal". With original production and some you will have heard before and a couple of guest features, there are 12 tracks of great Hip Hop here. The stream or a name your price download is available below.





The Alchemist Interviewed by Dead End Hip Hop (Video)

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On Christmas Eve, the Dead End Hip Hop crew dropped part 1 of an interview they had with The Alchemist. Part 2 dropped yesterday, so I decided to put both of the parts in one post.

Feefo, Myke C-Town, Kinge and Beezy (with Modest Media) all fielded questions to ALC and he not only answered them but also got in to a few stories too. Great interview!

Check both parts of the interview below.



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Saturday 4 January 2014

Gensu Dean & Planet Asia - Listen (Video)

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Producer Gensu Dean and West Coast emcee Planet Asia have partnered up for a new collab album named "Abrasions". They recently dropped the video to "Listen" taken from the LP. Crazy production on this!

Watch the video below. "Abrasions" is available now.