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Win a copy of 'Def Jam 25: DJ Bring That Back'
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the greatest urban music label in history, 'Def Jam 25: DJ Bring That Back' brings together 25 classic tracks spanning the 25 years of Def Jam. And, You could win a copy right here...
R.I.O: Narrow Roads
Word for word, up and coming Manchester rapper Rio gives you your moneys worth on his first single, ‘Narrow Roads’. There’s no timekilling to be found on the song, no repeating meaningless catchphrases...
read moreFr3e: I Got My Beads On
I’m not really holding out much hope for Fr3e’s next release when this entire song is about, well, nothing more than beads to tell you the truth. What next, an album about moustaches, cufflinks, belts?
Gil Scott-Heron: I'm New Here
The Godfather of Rap returns from Rikers island and produces a stark, naked album where once again Gil cuts to the chase with a mixture of poetry set to sparse electronica and some choice covers
Skandal: Kill Em Wit The Flow
Skandal can be relied on to consistently deliver quality Hip-Hop. ‘Kill Em’ and ‘Home Economics’ are two killer tracks which only need a single spin to prove themselves
Tenny Ten: Oh My Dayz
If you find the ‘Oh My Dayz’ sample slightly irritating when you first hear this track, you’ll quickly discover that there’s another forty two of them to endure in under three minutes (trust me, I counted them)
29th Chapter: Invincible
More rappers should have a sense of humour, without one you risk looking like an idiot. Judging by the video for ‘Invincible’ 29th Chapter appear to have such a tongue in cheek attitude to delivering their message
Ali Farka Toure & Toumani : Ali and Toumani
Ahead of Toumani Diabate’s special series of concerts in May 2010 showcasing his interpretations of the work of his musical guru Ali Farka Toure, fans are treated to the final recording of these African music giants - Ali and Toumani
Pound Sterling: Money Before Music (The Lost Tape)
It has its high and low points, which is to be expected from a non-commercial release but at the end of the day, even the weaker tracks show a stronger dedication to rap than most commercial tracks
Souls of Mischief: Montezuma’s Revenge
The Hieroglyphics crew return with their fifth album and show no signs of running out of enthusiasm or creativity. Montezuma’s Revenge is a breath of fresh air in the recent slew of mediocre Hip-Hop releases
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