Dont Call Me Urban....

The opening of the exhibition of Simon Wheatley’s book, that analyses the culture of London’s underground music and the contextual social conditions over the last decade, will be accompanied by a series of musical performances by artists who have made their mark on the genre of grime as it has evolved during this time into the UK’s most distinctive 'urban' art form. 'DON’T CALL ME URBAN! The Time of Grime' is a photographic record compiled over a twelve-year period, focussing on the youth of London’s inner-city at a vital time, taking as its prism the genre of grime - the most significant and controversial musical expression to emerge from the UK since punk.

If you're in east tomorrow, make your way down!

P Money - I Beat The Tune (Free Mixtape)

P Money's dropped a free mixtape to mark the launch of his website IBEATTHETUNE.COM, Download HERE & Check his site for everything P Money & OG'z

Wiley - If I Could (Video)

Wiley's making me want a holiday with this one, 3rd single from the forthcoming LP on Big Dada!

Goldielocks ft Frisco - F*ckabout (Video)

Everything coming from Goldielocks & her Gut Instinct Imprint seems to float my boat at the minute, bouncy bass & Big Fris on point as always!

Cop this from itunes HERE

Dot Rotten - Normal Human Being

Digging this , Dot Rotten's onto some big things under Takeover Management, looking forward to more...quite the contrast of his recent Wiley diss 'Pop Artist', but undiluted potency from Dot as per usual!

Shout to the homie Luke Monaghan on the video too!

Revolution Anthems

158 - Revolution Anthems by 158 Project

Probably the first politically charged Grime mix!

Wether you're heading up to today's protest or simply in need of a good Grime mix to bump...this is you!

Shout to Nurk

The Curious Case of Richard Cowie

Its no mystery that Wiley's a bit of a nut nut, I like to consider him as the mad professor of Grime...creative genius but a loose cannon, following him on twitter is fucking essential to catch the random outbursts, music leaks & spontaneous hype with other artists.

Yesterday he had a barmy with Labrinth after a 'smug' tweet about going to watch the X Factor tour & later dropped the above video 'im not a hater' on youtube, this morning we got a sleepy eyed rendition of 'Just woke up' he had his daughters dancing to a beat JME made for them & also a self made advert for a new mp3 release which is basically just Wil jumping around like a kid with ADHD turning the lights on & off....golden.

Wiley, we salute you!

To be continued (i'm sure)

Nu Brand Flexx - Spellbound

I'm definitely feeling a hint of Wiz on this track but all is jolly good, got me thinking about wrapping one up...taken from the forthcoming 'Rangoose vol 2' mix cd!

Nasty By Nature...

I blogged this video when it leaked a while ago but it had to come down, now up with permission...fire from Little Nasty who's recently dropped a free EP 'Rock N Rolla' with some bangers on it, get that HERE & look out for more from Narst on No Hats No Hoods in 2011

Shouts to Tan & Magic

DJ Cable - Valentines 2011 Mix

2011 Valentines Mix by Dj Cable on Mixcloud

This is actually the best Valentines mix ive heard, from the Grime moistness by Roll Deep, Frisco, Tinie Tempah etc to the brashness of DJ Assualt, Dre, Too Short & loads more!

Perfect if you don't have a date/linkage/partner for this evening!

Footsie - Highgrade No Bush (Official Video)

Tim & Barry have directed a pothead grime fan's dream with this video for Newham General Footsie's 'Highgrade No Bush' its potent!

Shouts to Chronik + KG & Marston too!

Look out for behind the scenes footage coming soon and check the exclusive Footsie freestyle & interview with myself below...

Swindle x FACT Mix

Swindle's dropped a FACT mag mix to coincide with the impending release of 'Moodswings' on Butterz, check it out below!

FACT mix 221 - Swindle (Feb '11) by factmag

Big Narstie X Tim & Barry...

Big Narstie's back in a BIG way! Tim & Barry + yours truly caught up with him for a big freestyle & interview....Enjoy!

The Streets - Cyberspace & Reds

Cyberspace and Reds (Deluxe Edition) by The Streets

New mixtape from The Streets featuring Kano, Wretch, Loudmouth, Wiley, Ice Kid, Trim + more!

Hyperfrank X Roundhouse X Boxfresh present 'Volume Control'

Finally the bank holiday drag over from the Xmas & New Year is over! down to business & our mate Hyperfrank isn't wasting time with her new project getting the fans involved in the creation of new music...

"Hyperfrank has joined forces with The Roundhouse & Boxfresh to give YOU the opportunity to get involved in the music we all love. Every edition we will be choosing 1 artist, #1 is Dot Rotten, giving you three options to choose what beat we should take them into Roundhouse studios with.

Every edition will be a completely different unique selection of productions. Some based on solely one genre the other a mix & match of classic material & other underground sounds. The main aims are 1) Give fans a chance to hear what they want to hear from the MC. 2) Give opportunities for less profiled, yet still talented, producers to work with more well known acts. 3) To hear some damn GOOD music"

Check HERE for more info & to get involved

Footsie - Rastaman Pickney EP

Newham General Footsie dropped this badboy EP over the christmas season, but somehow it got a little lost in the midst of the other big giveaways the UK Underground threw out over the festive period...it's got some serious instrumental gems & a solid new vocal in 'High grade No Bush' (above) from Foots, who I have to send a big shout to for blessing our infamous Christmas party @ Cordy House (footage & proper pics soon land!).

Download the EP Here

Skepta - Mike Lowery (official video)

This got dropped at the end of the Boy Better Know set @ Rinse/FWD at Fabric Last night...first Skepta tune I've felt in a minute!

The Gully Santa

I'm far too shattered from my pre & post party exploits to wanna blog on xmas eve but I have to share this with you!

Good mates of mine DJ Complex & JP in association with King Apparel have dropped a tidy new grime cd in time for crimbo!

Download by right clicking & saving HERE

Pull Up Dat 2011

So Dexplicit has remade his remix of the Grime classic 'Pull Up Dat' (vid below if you're unfamiliar!) I dont know if I like this or Pow 2011 more...both bangers, definitely making the cut for my next monthly mix



Foward Forward!

Pow 2011 (Video Teaser)

Looking major!