'How It's Done' - Four Max

Now I won't usually post these videos where there's not anything actually to watch but what you get to hear is more than enough! New group Four Max go in hard and have a lot of fun on their new track 'How It's Done'. The group is made up of Beit Nun (MC), Chris Leese (MC / Producer), Jane Ellis (Vocals) and Benny E (DJ). Keep your ears open for more from these four.

'Ya Dad Knows About This One' - Chris L (review)

This one’s been around for a while now but if you’ve not checked it out yet you might want to reconsider your ignorant behaviour. Macc lad Chris L has jacked a hefty selection of beats and sprayed a boat load of tongue in cheek lyrics all over them. Productions previously heard on releases by Skinnyman, Dr. Syntax, Mark B, Foreign Beggars, Nas, Dirty Diggers and Baby J all get blessed with an equal amount of respect and impertinence from the mouth of Mr. Leese.

Stig of the Dump hosts ‘Ya Dad Knows About This One’ and if you’re after a bit of a giggle, some good rhymes and beats then buy yersen a copy. Top tracks are ‘Macc Town’ - a synical but loving assessment of Macclesfield, ‘Subcultures’ (which follows the original concept, watch for the D’n’B MCs bit – jokes) and ‘Mane-Stream’ is a scoffing take on poppy southern Hip Hop.

The CD features Ben B, Baron Samedi, EDXL, Antidote, Truth, Mic Dyson, Filthy Rich and more (apparently) and in the words of Doc Synners “bless him, he’s tried really hard with this one”! Some of the recording, EQing and mastering could be better (it was done in a “stinking bedroom in 2006/2007) but Chris promises better on the next CD. Hit Chris L up on myspace and get yourself a copy.

On The Radar Artist Profile: Jut

Name: Jut

Age: 23

From: North West (Macclesfield)

Track on ‘On The Radar’: 'Coming For The Game' ft. Jay Madden, Chris L & Assa

Tell us the story behind the track: Chris L hooked up with fellow North West MC’s Jay Madden and Assa, I flipped the beat, DJ NSD from Knutsford came through to do the cuts, Naive recorded the vocals, I produced it, Ojb mixed and mastered it.

Record Label: GP

Who you roll with: A bunch of stinkin’ winos an coke fiends.

Favourite album(s): GZA - 'Liquid Swords'

Describe your style in three words: Thorough, dark, mythological

Past/Present/Future projects: Check out previous Gouki P & Chris L material. Jut also features on HHB Vol. 3, Beit Nun – Where The Art Is, UKHHF Mix CD, Filthy Rich – From The Dirt/Operation Light etc. Future… currently in the process of providing beats for 777, O.N.E., Warghosts, Beit Nun, Analyst and lots of other domes I don’t want to mention yet… Stay tuned.

'Free Filthy Rich' - VA (free download)

Freebie courtesy of a whole host of Northern artists keen to get their MDMA shotting friend out of the clink. Featuring artists previously heard on my own 'On The Radar' series including Gouki P, Chris L, Lee Scott and Beit Nun.

I'm not saying he should be released, the law's the law, but as a collection of tracks you should check it out and support the individual artists.

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01. Filthy Rich - Crime And Punishment
02. JND & Noz - The Incident
03. Filthy Rich - Who The f**k Are U?
04. Chris L - Cheese Feast
05. Random Era, Mr. CRF & Filthy Rich - Pull Yer Pants Up
06. EdXL - Crocodile Smile
07. Filthy Rich - Lord Of The Bling
08. Ben B & Old Owl - Burning Slow
09. Filthy Rich & Noz - Destroyer
10. Mr. CRF - Check The Profile
11. Filthy Rich - The Winter Of My Discontent
12. Beit Nun - Can't Stop Me
13. Filthy Rich - Battle Raps
14. Pedigree Chumps & Big Bam - Here We Go Again
15. Filthy Rich - Lunatic
16. No-Mad - The Universal Throne
17. Philly Whizz (Feat. Filthy Rich, Lee Scott & T.L.) - 3 Verse Murder
18. JND & Experimentality - Will To Live
19. Filthy Rich - Song Of Times Gone By

'Colours' - Beit Nun & Illskilz (EP review)

The first thing that struck me about ‘Colours’ by Beit Nun and Illskilz is a new-found positivity. This 9 track release really lives up to its title and as it’s playing time is just shy of 25 minutes, it’s an ideal blast of optimism for anyone.

‘A Good Year’ features a whole host of like-minded MCs and is a perfect tune for this time of year. ‘Summertime’ is not your average summer track – Beit chats hilariously about the ups and downs of the season over a west coast style laidback banger – “It’s the hottest day since records began, We getting’ a tan, But us Brits reckon that if you’re puttin’ on lotion you’re less of a man, And so we burn and turn red, peel and blister but it’s worth it, ‘til it hurts ya to get in the bath”.

Love song ‘Leave me Here’ features partner in rhyme 777 and is an honest walk through the minds of men devoted to living life with his partner through the peaks and the troughs – there are not many rappers brave enough to be this truthful (without making us all feel sick!).

We mustn’t forget the man behind the boards on this lovely little piece of work – dutch producer, Illskilz. His very professional sounding, largely cheery production really suits Beit’s new outlook on life – this boy has skills, watch out for him.

‘Colours' was released digitally on 29th December 2008 and the limited edition CD release date is 26 January 2009. You can get it from Amazon.