Tuesday, 16 October 2012
Is Mystikal the Last Crazy Rapper Left?
Say what you want, Mystikal is thoroughly entertaining to me!
Monday, 15 October 2012
Saturday, 29 September 2012
Young Jeezy and Rick Ross in backstage altercation and shots are fired
"While 50 Cent and Fat Joe are making peace at the BET Hip Hop Awards, Rick Ross and Young Jeezy continued their spat in a parking lot, where it is believed the rappers got into a shoving match backstage, shots were fired in the parking lot and a man was arrested.
No confirmed reports on whether the rappers were in the parking lot when the shots were fired but the awards have been halted because of the incident.
Funkmaster Flex and JasFly tweeted the incident."
Taken from http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/rick-ross-young-jeezy-in-altercation-shots-fired-in-parking-lot/51416/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
No confirmed reports on whether the rappers were in the parking lot when the shots were fired but the awards have been halted because of the incident.
Funkmaster Flex and JasFly tweeted the incident."
Taken from http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/rick-ross-young-jeezy-in-altercation-shots-fired-in-parking-lot/51416/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Friday, 7 September 2012
The Manor Live @ The Beckenham
The Manor Live @ The Beckenham
A stone’s throw away from The Manor Way, Beckenham boys; Danny Graft, Johnny Dutch and Scotty Stacks showed their hometown how to host a mixtape launch party, the Manor way. This trendy trio of no-nonsense, never-mind-the-b***ocks lads arrived on the scene greeted and charmed by a conveyor belt of Joey Essex-esque gentlemen and scantily but smartly clad fun-loving ladies. The room was rammed with punters but there was never any suggestion that the artists were in any way separate or superior from their supporters. It’s strange to even describe them as supporters as it appeared to me to be much more than that, it was like watching a huge family celebrate a birthday or a world cup winning team parading through its home town. There was a tremendous fragrance of pride in the air and it was refreshing to see so many people turn up to an independently organised event for a band whose exposure is still embryonic.
This was a group of musicians performing well in their comfort zone. They had the venue in the palm of their hands, they could do no wrong and it was glaringly obvious that the night was going to be a triumph. The drinks continued to flow, and slowly one by one The Manor managed to part themselves from their beverages and assembled behind the microphones, fighting through a frenzy of pats on the back, handshakes and kisses (from the females, I hasten to add). The cockney crew cruised through their catalogue, raising the decibels, excitement and sweat in the venue with every passing minute. Dropping big crowd favourites like ‘Shut It Down’ and ‘Leave It Alone’ culminated in absolute mayhem with people jumping and jiving on VIP sofas and chairs while security did their best to resist joining in. This was mayhem but in a good way, the energy was absolutely crazy and the night could easily have continued for hours. This is a group of down-to-earth geezers playing in their local boozer, but it should not for one second be forgotten that these a truly talented musicians. They collect catchy choruses and verses together, blended with an array of impeccable production to make actual songs, not freestyles, not remixes – original songs.
It’s much more than a local band doing a local gig, what makes The Manor unique is their individual stories, their banter on and off the mic, and the fact that the majority of Britain’s urban and suburban population can relate to their content. It’s very easy for newcomers to jump on board the Manor bandwagon or ‘lagboat’ as they’d say; learn the lingo, listen to the vibes and lose yourself.
If ‘Welcome to the Manor’ was a myth of a mixtape then it’s sequel literally was, Free Mixtapes Don’t Pay The Rent failed to make an appearance on the internet on the anticipated release date due to technical issues but it did eventually come out a few days later!
You can download it here at www.welcometothemanor.co.uk
Words by @RikyBains1
A stone’s throw away from The Manor Way, Beckenham boys; Danny Graft, Johnny Dutch and Scotty Stacks showed their hometown how to host a mixtape launch party, the Manor way. This trendy trio of no-nonsense, never-mind-the-b***ocks lads arrived on the scene greeted and charmed by a conveyor belt of Joey Essex-esque gentlemen and scantily but smartly clad fun-loving ladies. The room was rammed with punters but there was never any suggestion that the artists were in any way separate or superior from their supporters. It’s strange to even describe them as supporters as it appeared to me to be much more than that, it was like watching a huge family celebrate a birthday or a world cup winning team parading through its home town. There was a tremendous fragrance of pride in the air and it was refreshing to see so many people turn up to an independently organised event for a band whose exposure is still embryonic.
This was a group of musicians performing well in their comfort zone. They had the venue in the palm of their hands, they could do no wrong and it was glaringly obvious that the night was going to be a triumph. The drinks continued to flow, and slowly one by one The Manor managed to part themselves from their beverages and assembled behind the microphones, fighting through a frenzy of pats on the back, handshakes and kisses (from the females, I hasten to add). The cockney crew cruised through their catalogue, raising the decibels, excitement and sweat in the venue with every passing minute. Dropping big crowd favourites like ‘Shut It Down’ and ‘Leave It Alone’ culminated in absolute mayhem with people jumping and jiving on VIP sofas and chairs while security did their best to resist joining in. This was mayhem but in a good way, the energy was absolutely crazy and the night could easily have continued for hours. This is a group of down-to-earth geezers playing in their local boozer, but it should not for one second be forgotten that these a truly talented musicians. They collect catchy choruses and verses together, blended with an array of impeccable production to make actual songs, not freestyles, not remixes – original songs.
It’s much more than a local band doing a local gig, what makes The Manor unique is their individual stories, their banter on and off the mic, and the fact that the majority of Britain’s urban and suburban population can relate to their content. It’s very easy for newcomers to jump on board the Manor bandwagon or ‘lagboat’ as they’d say; learn the lingo, listen to the vibes and lose yourself.
If ‘Welcome to the Manor’ was a myth of a mixtape then it’s sequel literally was, Free Mixtapes Don’t Pay The Rent failed to make an appearance on the internet on the anticipated release date due to technical issues but it did eventually come out a few days later!
You can download it here at www.welcometothemanor.co.uk
Words by @RikyBains1
Thursday, 6 September 2012
Tinchy Stryder Feat. J Spades - I'll Be Up
The king of the underground has got a hit on his hands with this one...
Monday, 3 September 2012
'Free Mixtapes Don't Pay The Rent' Out Now [@_TheManor] #OiOi #WhosCounting?
Download the brand new mixtape from The Manor here www.welcometothemanor.co.uk
The first mixtape 'Welcome To The Manor' was impeccable, can't wait to see what the Beckenham boys have got in store with the sequel...
Here's the random Andi Peters cameo lol
The first mixtape 'Welcome To The Manor' was impeccable, can't wait to see what the Beckenham boys have got in store with the sequel...
Here's the random Andi Peters cameo lol
Sunday, 2 September 2012
K KOKE - ONLY ONE [OFFICIAL VIDEO] [@KOKEUSG]
This is perhaps a little snippet of what's to come from the I Ain't Perfect LP. I love it, his verses are hard, the hook is reminiscent of a proper artist and not just any underground rapper. This is progress, this is necessary, only the small-minded people will be reluctant to evolve with Koke.
Tuesday, 28 August 2012
Yung Quincy - My Music
Yung Quincy Releases Debut Mixtape – ‘My Music’
The London-born turntable titan has turned the tables and
got behind the microphone to record his debut mixtape entitled ‘My Music’. Quincy
has been writing music from the age of 9, he joined the Nu Rap Krew (which
included rap star Giggs) at just 10 years old, through his adult life he has stormed
through the club scene and has earned the respect of artists worldwide. He’s
brought a few of them together to collaborate on this project.
Quincy, who has been endorsed by airwaves heavyweight Tim
Westwood, recruits features from the likes of Joe Grind, Giggs, DVS, Ashley Walters, JME, Vybz Kartel on this
gift of a CD.
“A lot of the youngers in the UK are not really paying respect to the dancehall music we have, they might listen to Mavado and those guys but people like Gappy Ranks and Stylo G etc are not getting the love they deserve, so I thought let me start making dance hall music with a UK vibe.”
The names are proof of Yung Quincy’s certified status and
confirm his credentials, but enough of the background check; is it any good?
Find out for yourself; listen to it and download it for free
here
http://mixtapemadness.co.uk/YungQuincy/MYMUSIC/652
http://mixtapemadness.co.uk/YungQuincy/MYMUSIC/652
Follow him at @DJQuincyUK and @YungQuincyUK
Friday, 17 August 2012
Kano Teams Up With Mercedes Benz
UK grime/ hip hop legend Kano has become the front of the new campaign by Mercedes Benz. I don't think I've been this proud of a UK rapper for a while.
Kano has always been one of those artists who I wished would make it to the big money, because in my eyes he is very underrated and a lot of his work went unappreciated. People often tag the 'he was ahead of his time' label to him (I think Wiley often says this) but it's not just that, he is and was a true lyricist who deserved the treasures.
BUT Kane being the intelligent bloke he is has realised there's money to be made elsewhere, I point to exhibit A - Top Boy. Top Boy was a huge success and almost put Kano on the filming map, now there's this Mercedes ad campaign. This is huge. What made me smile even more was that an American magazine 'Complex' recognised this and it is via them that I learnt the news!
Kano has always been one of those artists who I wished would make it to the big money, because in my eyes he is very underrated and a lot of his work went unappreciated. People often tag the 'he was ahead of his time' label to him (I think Wiley often says this) but it's not just that, he is and was a true lyricist who deserved the treasures.
BUT Kane being the intelligent bloke he is has realised there's money to be made elsewhere, I point to exhibit A - Top Boy. Top Boy was a huge success and almost put Kano on the filming map, now there's this Mercedes ad campaign. This is huge. What made me smile even more was that an American magazine 'Complex' recognised this and it is via them that I learnt the news!
These Kids Flow Better Than Most Rappers...
They may be talking about hot cheetos and takis but these boys flow more accurately and factually than most rappers out there! lol all of a sudden I feel hungry...
Wednesday, 15 August 2012
Sunday, 5 August 2012
Go Down South Freestyle - Yung Quincy
Brand new vid from the music maestro DJ Quincy AKA Yung Quincy, I also have a small cameo role in this LOL
Watch out for the mixtape coming soon, I'll be reviewing that for RWDmag.com, watch my Twitter and you'll be the first to find out, let's go!
Watch out for the mixtape coming soon, I'll be reviewing that for RWDmag.com, watch my Twitter and you'll be the first to find out, let's go!
Drake Came Correct On 'Enough Said' Feat. Aaliyah
There was a little bit of discussion prior to this song being released about whether it was right for Drake to jump on an Aaliyah joint. Timbaland threw his opinion in saying that it would have to be voiced by himself plus a few others, anything else would not be right.
I thought i'd wait till the actual joint came out to conclude, having listened to it I do think Drake came correct. What I mean is that he did not dominate the track, he was sensible and he paid respect to the late singer giving her plenty of room in fact a huge proportion of the song to her vocals. Drake came in with his verse, there was a lack of cheese and he definitely played this well, well done Drake - you were tredding on thin ice with this record but I think you made it without slipping!
I thought i'd wait till the actual joint came out to conclude, having listened to it I do think Drake came correct. What I mean is that he did not dominate the track, he was sensible and he paid respect to the late singer giving her plenty of room in fact a huge proportion of the song to her vocals. Drake came in with his verse, there was a lack of cheese and he definitely played this well, well done Drake - you were tredding on thin ice with this record but I think you made it without slipping!
Wiley Reaches The Mountain Top with 'Heatwave'
Woke up this morning and opened up my Twitter timeline to find tweets about Wiley reaching number 1 - I'm happy.
It was perhaps inevitable, the great job that Rymez did on production and the complimenting vocals of Ms. D culminate in this summer CLASSIC which will be remembered and enjoyed for decades. This is timeless music.
What Wiley brings to this tune is a balance. His carefree lyrical content and his unnerving ability to just have fun on a track is evident and means the listener can enjoy him bouncing off the beat before giving way to the very catchy chorus.
Then I heard the news that it had in fact sold 114K copies in the first week!?!?!
" 'UNDRED AND FOUR'EEN FAASUND COPIES?!?! "
Couldn't quite believe it, I was overcome with pride - I'm very happy.
The compliments have been flooding in on Twitter from all areas of the music universe ( will we see one from Dizzee? :P) and rightfully so, the Grime godfather has had the work ethic of a mexican mule in a metal manufacturing mine. The freestyles, the videos, the tweets, the gigs, the feuds, the lord of the mics, the dodgy tracksuits, the not turning up, the eskimo dances, the - EVERYTHING... and now it all comes to this -
Well done Richard.
It was perhaps inevitable, the great job that Rymez did on production and the complimenting vocals of Ms. D culminate in this summer CLASSIC which will be remembered and enjoyed for decades. This is timeless music.
What Wiley brings to this tune is a balance. His carefree lyrical content and his unnerving ability to just have fun on a track is evident and means the listener can enjoy him bouncing off the beat before giving way to the very catchy chorus.
Then I heard the news that it had in fact sold 114K copies in the first week!?!?!
" 'UNDRED AND FOUR'EEN FAASUND COPIES?!?! "
Couldn't quite believe it, I was overcome with pride - I'm very happy.
The compliments have been flooding in on Twitter from all areas of the music universe ( will we see one from Dizzee? :P) and rightfully so, the Grime godfather has had the work ethic of a mexican mule in a metal manufacturing mine. The freestyles, the videos, the tweets, the gigs, the feuds, the lord of the mics, the dodgy tracksuits, the not turning up, the eskimo dances, the - EVERYTHING... and now it all comes to this -
Well done Richard.
Tuesday, 10 July 2012
Is 'Fire in the Booth' Forever Doomed...?
'Fire in the Booth' is one of the more recent platforms for budding artists to express themselves to a wider audience. Hosted by Charlie Sloth, when it first arrived it was a great little rival to the F64 and other similar spotlit stages for unknown artists.
HOWEVER, is it fair to say it peaked too early?
What I'm talking about is K Koke's Fire in The Booth which roared through the internet causing views and likes to accumulate into a viral euphoria which ultimately lead to the Stonebridge kid's signature on a RocNation contract. So now, when a potential talent goes onto do a Fire in the Booth, is he/she not inevitably going to be charted and weighed up next to the famous K Koke FITB? The epicness of what he did is almost impossible to re-create; it's very difficult to get humans (particularly those of the hip hop faith) to give up what they fell in love with first in exchange for something new and equally qualified in skill and excitement.
We get very attached and eccentrically loyal to the thing that wowed us the first time that we very rarely say yep this new one's better or just as good. It's the same reason why people will never let 50 cent be as great as he was because they won't give up the feeling of when he first came out with Get Rich or Die Tryin'.
So, is the Fire in the Booth concept a useless one for up and coming rappers?
Lend me your thoughts @rikybains1
HOWEVER, is it fair to say it peaked too early?
What I'm talking about is K Koke's Fire in The Booth which roared through the internet causing views and likes to accumulate into a viral euphoria which ultimately lead to the Stonebridge kid's signature on a RocNation contract. So now, when a potential talent goes onto do a Fire in the Booth, is he/she not inevitably going to be charted and weighed up next to the famous K Koke FITB? The epicness of what he did is almost impossible to re-create; it's very difficult to get humans (particularly those of the hip hop faith) to give up what they fell in love with first in exchange for something new and equally qualified in skill and excitement.
We get very attached and eccentrically loyal to the thing that wowed us the first time that we very rarely say yep this new one's better or just as good. It's the same reason why people will never let 50 cent be as great as he was because they won't give up the feeling of when he first came out with Get Rich or Die Tryin'.
So, is the Fire in the Booth concept a useless one for up and coming rappers?
Lend me your thoughts @rikybains1
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