What has happened to UK Urban Wave?
Since I've been out and about living life at Outlook camping site like a true baller, I didn't really have time to blog and show love to the artists, established and up and coming, who have been putting out some wicked visuals (and obviously tunessss!).
SBTRKT - 'Pharaohs' feat. Roses Gabor
After 'Wildfire' featuring Little Dragon, the masked producer got the mesmerising vocals of Roses Gabor for his new single.
Let me just say this is my JAM at the moment.
Where to start from? The electronic 80s influenced sound that just want to make me bust the shoulder skank or Miss Gabor's captivating lyrics that perfectly work with the beat... truth is I HEART this tune!
SBTRKT's self-titled album is out now on iTunes.
www.twitter.com/RosesGabor
Rodney P - 'Live Up' feat. People's Army and Mighty Moe
A full injection of reggae vibes on the 'Riddim Killa' master aka Rodney P featuring People's Army and Mighty Moe.
With Jah Mirikle "pon de hook" and the deep lyrics of Big Frizzle, N/A, Big Ben, Logic and ex Heartless Crew don Mighty Moe, 'Live Up' carries that positive message we need to hear every now and then.
www.twitter.com/The_PeoplesArmy
www.twitter.com/MightyMoe
Ms. Galaxy - 'Flashing Lights' featuring Grand Central
I've been rating Andrea Galaxy since day dot. Her soulful vocals, her catchy hooks and her personality have been known to me for a while...
Taken off her second EP 'Star Musick Vol.II', 'Flashing Lights' featuring Grand Central brings back that old school flava and the video just adds up to the feeling.
Download 'Star Musick Vol. II' from www.itsmsgalaxy.com for free and vibes!
www.twitter.com/ItsMsGalaxy
D Double E - 'Lyrical Farda' (Official Viral)
He's definitely been doing this "ting" from early and from day that's why is without a doubt the "lyrical farda" of the Grime scene.
Off 'Bluku Bluku' EP, which includes features with Dizzee and Example, 'Lyrical Farda' is D Double E's statement on his latest project.
'Bluku Bluku' EP is available to purchase from iTunes.
www.twitter.com/DDoubleE7
B∆W D∇WN - 1st single off the forthcoming mixtape, 'Piff Breaks & 808s' which drops on the 23rd of September.
Get your Lemon and Rizla ready, roll it up, press play and spark it... And even if you don't bun that Lemon, the infectious sound of 'Bow Down' will make you feel high.
Featuring Don Silk, Phaze One, Super Dertie and Dutch Masta, 'Bow Down' with its head bopping vibe is another TUNE from the Piff Gang massive!
www.twitter.com/piffganguk
Tneek - 'Knock Knock' feat. Drassick
North London's up and coming finest rappers Tneek and Drassick have created what got the formula to be a banger.
'Knock Knock' is all about the daily "struggle" an up and coming artist has to endure in the music industry ("cockblocking", the fake promises and the closed doors), but still the love for it keeps them going and chasing the dream.
Yes I'm feeling it! Hold tight Tneek and Drassick on this collab!
www.twitter.com/TneekFemcee
www.twitter.com/drassickuk
Ghetts it in gang in full action! When I first heard this tune at UD's Re:Definition I knew it was going to cause a major impact on the scene.
You have just got to wait for the drop to start skankin' to the bass and the treble.
The futuristic visuals provided by the music videos queen Carly Cussen perfectly reflects Ghetts' lyrics recalling the Area 51 feeling.
www.twitter.com/TheRealGhetts
Superior Thought - 'Whispers'
Whisky flow, dope production and "this-is-not-a-hood-video" visuals for Superior Thought's new track 'Whispers'.
All coming from the South East Londoner's hands and brain (from the beat to the video), 'Whispers' adds to the quality UK hip-hop material collection.
Taken from 'Dark Thoughts' EP which you can get from www.superiorthought.bandcamp.com.
www.twitter.com/STTHEBESTPRD