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Yeah, this happened. Multi-talented Labrinth, who is an instrumentalist and produces, sings and even raps, has gathered this all star cast. Three leading UK urban artists alongside the legend that is Busta Rhymes? A recipe for a classic collabo. Labrinth’s album, Electronic Earth will be released on the 19th of this month. Some UK goodness to brighten up your week, Scorcher, Kano and Wretch 32 jump on the remix for Ghetts’ successful On a Level track. Like the original, this song’s production is unbelievably disjointed, but it works. Drum & Bass elements as well as some garage and dance along with a more traditional sound, it’s actually quite hard to describe how the production flows on this one, it’s certainly not linear. In these four artists though the beat’s eclectic nature is tailor-made for each of their flows and that’s why it works. Scorcher impresses and Kano continues the excellent return to form he’s brought in 2011. Accompanied by Wretch 32 who has surely got the most chilled and best feel-good flow in the game. Go buy the track from iTunes by clicking the link below.
He lays down some verses to Nicki Minaj’s and Drake’s Make Me Proud, which instantly improves the track (to my ears). Following on from his impressive Not 4 The A List exploits, it’s a good reminder of the versatility he has as an emcee. Props for SoulCulture for the download, click here to get the track and to check out the tracklisting. Every time I listen to a UK track I can’t help but wonder what an American hip hop fan would think listening to it, and it’s rarer than I like that I’d think “yeah, they would go crazy for this”. This is one of those rare times. Initially I was put off by the auto-tune laden hook we hear as the track opens, and I had put it down to a typical experimental track by Kano, but don’t let it put you off, skip to 1:16 if you have to. Kano spazzes out and sounds hungry, which follows from his previous instalment of this Not 4 The A List weekly multimedia series by him and Mikey J. Wiley follows it with a decent verse, though the lack of his presence hinders it somewhat (the “INSERT WILEY HERE” lettering in this vid is poignant). What also hinders Wiley’s verse is what follows from Wretch 32, which by even his standards is an extremely high quality Wretch verse, with the Mayweather lines a particular highlight. The approving look Kano gives Wretch as he closes out his verse genuinely made me laugh out loud. Scorcher finishes the track off with his verse and you can’t help but feel this is a passing of the torch moment (it can’t be denied that he hasn’t seen the same level of success that the other 3 artists have done so yet). An excellent track which is available for free by heading over here and giving them your email address.
Fusing live performance, multi-media and theatre on a journey that encompasses love, conflict, tradition and aspirations in east London, performers are KANO, GHETTS, TALAY RILEY, ROXXXAN, DONAEO, JAY NORTON, SELAH, SCRUFIZZER, MIKE HOUGH, MPHO, LOVELLE, MIKILL PANE, LADY CHANN and ABEL MILLER. Each artist’s tracks and lyrics will form the story that is RE:Definition. With visuals coming from music video director and producer JAK FRSH, who’s worked with Wiley and Tinie Tempah amongst others, it’s back over to MATTHEW ‘EXCALIBAH’ XIA to direct the show. Visit www.barbican.org.uk or www.urbandevelopment.co.uk for tickets. Be smart and support not only UK music, but the depth of creativity and originality on show here. If you’re down in the London area, don’t insult your own intelligence-get involved (no, I’m not making a commission!). Finally we get the official video to the 2011 version of a grime classic! This track seems to have run of steam as of late, which is why it was a little frustrating waiting for them to get this video out there, but maybe the buzz will build up again now. As you can see from the behind the scenes video (click here), all these guys had a lot of fun filming this and it’s great to see the genuine rapport they have. One disappointment was that Wiley didn’t come through and make an appearance for whatever reason (I’m going to assume time constraints!). Each artist has their own little role in the video and it’s certainly a vid that enhances the song (which some people were originally underwhelmed with). Enough talking, go watch the visuals to the left of this post, and if you like what you hear go grab the audio from clicking on this glorious bit of red text. This is taken from Kano’s recent gig in my current city of residence. I was a bit gutted I couldn’t make the gig myself as I’m a massive Kano fan, and this doesn’t do anything to alleviate my disappointment. He performs his smash single Spaceship from his superb Method To The Madness album. This was one of the standout records from said album, with Chase & Status producing a great mix of dub and drum & bass together which perfectly blends itself to Kano’s style. To grab the audio, take a trip here Kano once again shows off his versatility by spitting on this dance/reggae hybrid of a track by Shy FX, from Shy FX’s upcoming album (Larger Than Life). This single is out next week and will be available as a free download. Seven, (yes seven!) remixes will also be released on the same day.
The original Pow came out back in 2004 and was an instant classic in the genre. A fair few people have been disappointed with this new version of the track, which is understandable considering how epic the original was. There’s a lot of good quotables on this track though and is certainly one I am enjoying. Hell, I can even respect Chipmunk’s verse on this. Set to be released in December, (Christmas #1 anybody?) expect a video to drop soon. CDQ of this track available below. Lethal Bizzle – Pow 2011 ft. JME, Wiley, Chipmunk, 2-Face, P Money, Ghetts & Kano In a recent interview with DJ Semtex, Jay-Z singled out Kano as a UK rapper he really likes and respects lyrically. Here in this video Kano responds to the praise, talks about meeting Jay-Z, as well as elaborating on his thoughts towards UK artists gaining respect from their US peers. Next single from Kano’s very awesome Method To The Maadness album. Spaceship is a track I loved on it, and I was pleased to hear he’d be releasing it as a single and subsequently giving us some visuals. Unfortunately this video isn’t very entertaining, it’s pretty boring if I’m being honest. However that doesn’t stop this drum & bass-inspired song being superb. So be sure to grab the audio for this (if you haven’t already) from here.
Have only watched bits and pieces of this but fans of KA and those waiting for his Method To The Maadness album will find this interesting. Kano’s top 3 grime artists currently consist of him, Ghetto and Ghetts (non-grime fans, that’s the same guy twice). His top 3 of all time? Ghetts, Wiley and D Double E. Not sure I agree with any of that when we have cats such as Dot Rotten, Devlin and Maxta…
Kano’s Get Wild has been floating around for about a month now which features Wiley and Aidonia. Last night he exclusively premiered the uplifting Upside which Michelle Breeze offers vocals on the chorus. Get both of these below to wet your appetite. Kano (feat Wiley & Aidonia) – Get Wild EDIT: Bumped because I’ve now added the CDQ version of Upside below. Liking the look of this video, this song could be big. The album, Method To Maadness out August 28th! Audio (although just a radio rip) for this can be attained from clicking here.
Out August 30th! Grime scene is raving over the East London MC Maxsta who drops us with some visuals for his lead single from his upcoming mixtape/album Maxtape. ADDED: Brand new lost verse with OTU favourite Kano KILLING those last few bars (especially acapella at the end)! Kano has really been stepping his game up recently and this track is beginning to grow on me. Don’t miss out on this version. So we’re starting to step our UK game up so in the future we will be much more on the ball with goodies like this. In anticipation of Kano’s Method To The Madness LP, KA dropped this mixtape a few months back claiming he put it together in literally 7 days. He states: “The tape’s called Jack Bauer: The 7 Day Edition and I named it that because I felt like Jack from ‘24′ working to a deadline to get this shit done ever since I opened my big fuckin’ mouth and said that I could do it.” Preview left. Download here. This video was released around 3 weeks ago, I dropped the ball on this one and I apologise! I’m a big fan of Kano and I think his 1st album, Home Sweet Home, was brilliant. Since then his career has been up and down (mostly down) but with this new single as well as Rock N Roller – I feel is a return to form. |
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