'The Digital Revolution Vol. 4' - VA (free download)

I'm criminally late with this one and most of you will probably already have heard this but I've gotta show support for this so will post it up.

As usual Tricksta does his thing and features artists Skandal, LATE, TB, Iron Braydz, Mr. Drastick, Scorzayzee, Big Cakes, Reload, Deadly and more.

Big Cakes hosts and you should also know that he has a free to download mixtape out right now too called 'Money Talks... So Listen'. It features production from the likes of Rainmayqah, Morfius, Kilinikal, Grade, VLM, K Nite, Asaviour, Micall Parknsun, Tricksta and Del Boy as well as collaborations with Dalmighty Ego, Raggo Zulu Rebel, Cocotone and TB.

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'Flashing Lights' - DJ IQ (mixtape review)

One part cream of the crop UK MCs, one part lefty beats of the wonky/dubstep variety = DJ IQ's 'Flashing Lights' mixtape. IQ has facilitated a mixtape the likes of which have never been heard before. His vision is clear - create a dope, new, futuristic version of UK Hip Hop. The clarity of his intention has led to the production of one of the most compelling mixtapes of the year.

With beats from Samiyam, Tiago, Dabyre, Floating Points, Hudson Mohawke and more, the more cutting edge of you will know what to expect production-wise. DJ IQ mucks in with a couple of productions which, in my humble opinion, are the best on there with the Micall Parknsun-fronted 'Do It For A Fee' being the overall standout track. TB gets clever on his dub of 'Overnight' by spelling out rude words in radio alphabet. Jehst's space-based wordplay on his dub of Floating Points' 'For You' is another top track.

Eva Lazarus and Stac provide non-rapped vocals whereas the likes of Asaviour, Ramson Badbonez, SonnyJim, Kashmere and Prof Green bring the lyricality. Fresh faces Gen and Pride showcase unorthodox styles - ones to watch for.

'Flashing Lights' is available now and is well worth your hard earned moolah. Get it from DJ IQ's website if you want.

'On The Radar Vol. 5' Artist Profile - Chattabox & Rick Fury (+ free download)

Name: Chattabox & Rick Fury of Dialect

Age: Mid 20s crisis

From: South Shields, North East, Great Britain

Track on ‘On The Radar’: ‘Bucket Of Spit’

Tell us the story behind the track: After Dialect released their second album ‘D.Day’, Chattabox and Rick Fury decided to do a side project called ‘Mastablasta’ this features some production from Peta Max but most is from outside the Dialect camp. Also some special guest spots from MCs around the country. This will be out early 2010!

Record label: 1984

Who you roll with: Lowercase, Milestone, Rola, Skruffz, The Projekt, Textoffenders, Mav Sabre, IRS, Stig of the Dump etc etc

Favourite album: The Band ‘The Last Waltz’ and Wu-Tang ‘36 chambers’

Describe your style in three words: MINT AS F**K

Past/Present/Future projects:
PAST:
2006: ‘Dialect’ (self titled)
2008: Rick Fury –‘ Mis 20’S Crisis
PRESENT:
2009: Dialect – ‘D.DAY’ ft. Vast Aire, Copywrite, IRS
FUTURE:
2010: Chattabox & Lowercase – ‘Hard Graft’
2010: Rick Fury – Full Belt
2010: Chattabox Solo
2010: SEP 5 – THE S. EP
2010: Chatta, LowercaseE & Milestone – The Swamps EP

All albums can or will be available from www.myspace.com/dialecthiphop get updated via the facebook fan page www.facebook.com/pages/DIALECT/35258217140

Download all of 'On The Radar Vol. 5' here and now!

'On The Radar Vol. 5' Available Now! (free download)

‘On The Radar Volume 5’ is the fifth and final in Certified Banger’s series of free-to-download compilations of up-and-coming UK Hip Hop. Since the first one dropped on 30th November 2008 the series has gone from strength to strength with over 80 tracks of British Rap music being given away for free and with the final instalment that total will be in excess of 100 tracks in the space of a year!

With some new faces joining some of our regular artists ‘OTR Vol. 5’ ensures that the series goes out on a high note – or with a bang. Remaining true to the original vision this volume seeks to showcase some of the newest talent in the UK alongside a few more of our established acts as well as those who have already begun to gain some recognition in this underground scene.

Once again the music comes from all over the country with representatives from Northumbria, Yorkshire, London, the Midlands and elsewhere providing their music free of charge for your listening pleasure!

Make sure you check the ‘comments’ section of each track’s tag for more information about the artists and the tracks. Keep your peelers on www.certifiedbanger.co.uk also for interviews, features and more free music from the artists involved. Remember that, without you, the listener, our scene cannot survive – if you’re feeling an artist find out how you can give them pounds in exchange for their music – support them with your cash, it can’t all be free!

1. Chima Anya - Drinks Up (produced by Raul Supreme)
2. Homeless Genius - Plug One ft. Eddie Skratch (produced by Miss Tofelees)
3. Missing People - Bradford to Leeds (produced by ExP)
4. Suus - Top 40 (produced by Pro P)
5. Dialect - Bucket of Spit (produced by A.D.S.)
6. Kirk Spencer - Clap Your Hands ft. Scorzayzee, Jah Digga, Tempa & Lee Ramsey
7. Kasha - Round and Round We Go (produced by Chris Lock)
8. DJ Roast - Trading Darts ft. Cyrus Malachi
9. Reps - Stepping Up (produced by OSTR)
10. C-Lone – Friends (produced by MCM)
11. Preest – Paranoid (produced by Arcitech)
12. Mr. Flex - Nothing To Prove ft. Sophie Rose (produced by Beat Butcha)
13. Delusionists - The Low (produced by Ben Black)
14. S.Kalibre - All Day (produced by Mike S)
15. Teef – Rush (produced by Errol Farquah)
16. Chief Wigz - Don’t Want Much ft. Proptic (produced by Brutal Artistry)
17. Amass Hegemony - Cinematic Visuals (produced by Illskilz)
18. Franko Fraize - Blood of the Earth (produced by DJ IC)
19. 30KB - My Vote (produced by Article10)
20. No-Change – Wonderful (produced by Mike D)
21. Illmystic - Life’s An Outing (produced by Risk)



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'On The Radar Vol. 5' Artist Profile - Franko Fraize (+ free download)

Name: Franko Fraize

Age: 24

From: Thetford

Track on ‘On The Radar’: 'Blood of the Earth'

Tell us the story behind the track: The track was a little track we made for Chronicredeye’s up coming project ‘Ruffneck Interlect’. DJ IC made the beat and me and Lyrical T went in on a Wu vibe. The tracks got a nice rugged Hip Hop vibe that gets a good reaction when we perform it live.

Record label: I'm currently putting out releases via an Independent Label called ‘Hoodlem’.

Who you roll with: I roll with the main DJ/producer DJ IC. He is the man who runs Coldbeatz studio in Thetford. Lyrical T is my main partner in crime. TBone is another prodcer/singer in the camp and is gonna do a lot in 2010. I also roll with people like Chronicredeye and DPF, DJ Scotty as well as people we are bringing through on the Label like Trackz, Kid dot T, Happy. Also people like Grayz and Azza B id defiantly call family.

Favourite album: My favourite album is probably 'Council Estate Of Mind' by Skinnyman. This is an album that really inspired me, both lyrically and as a full album. It’s a complete package. I cant say many other albums have been as important to me as this one.

Describe your style in three words: Tempo, Specialist, Barer

Past/Present/Future projects: I am currently working on a free download which I’m planning to release at the end of 2009/start of 2010. This is to go hand in hand with my radio show that I do with DJ IC called ‘The 140 show’. After that I plan to record a full length album which I don’t want to rush out. That’s slowly coming together.

At the moment I have a release called ‘Something In The Making’ which features Lyrical T. this has been out a few months and is selling really well. You can cop it from Suspect Packages.

Links –
140 show – www.livestream.com/dddnb
www.myspace.com/frankofraize

'On The Radar Vol. 5' Coming Soon!

1. Chima Anya - Drinks Up (produced by Raul Supreme)
2. Homeless Genius - Plug One ft. Eddie Skratch (produced by Miss Tofelees)
3. Missing People - Bradford to Leeds (produced by ExP)
4. Suus - Top 40 (produced by Pro P)
5. Dialect - Bucket of Spit (produced by A.D.S.)
6. Kirk Spencer - Clap Your Hands ft. Scorzayzee, Jah Digga, Tempa & Lee Ramsey
7. Kasha - Round and Round We Go (produced by Chris Lock)
8. DJ Roast - Trading Darts ft. Cyrus Malachi
9. Reps - Stepping Up (produced by OSTR)
10. C-Lone – Friends (produced by MCM)
11. Preest – Paranoid (produced by Arcitech)
12. Mr. Flex - Nothing To Prove ft. Sophie Rose (produced by Beat Butcha)
13. Delusionists - The Low (produced by Ben Black)
14. S.Kalibre - All Day (produced by Mike S)
15. Teef – Rush (produced by Errol Farquah)
16. Chief Wigz - Don’t Want Much ft. Proptic (produced by Brutal Artistry)
17. Amass Hegemony - Cinematic Visuals (produced by Illskilz)
18. Franko Fraize - Blood of the Earth (produced by DJ IC)
19. 30KB - My Vote (produced by Article10)
20. No-Change – Wonderful (produced by Mike D)
21. Illmystic - Life’s An Outing (produced by Risk)

Head back over here on Monday to download this!

Mr Krum's Podcast Episode Two

Check out Mr. Krum's latest mixtape for some vinyl based, funky funk, old school Hip Hop and good ol' crackle all dug from the crates of various charity shops and the like.

I don't have a tracklist and don't recognise anything on it so I'm pretty useless on the information front this time... sorry!

Check it here at his interesting and informative blog.

'On The Radar Vol. 5' Artist Profile - Homeless Genius (+ free download)

Name: Homeless Genius (Miss Tofelees and 3Demonz)

Age: 3Demonz – 26 and Miss Tofelees – google me and you might find out!

From: Huddersfield/Leeds, Wakefield

Track on ‘On The Radar’: ‘Plug One’ featuring Eddie Skratch

Tell us the story behind the track: This has been a long labour of love. 3Demonz originally came up with the idea of celebrating the talent in West Yorkshire. It started off with a freestyle drunk at Miss Tofelees’ house! We found that we really gelled and many ideas for songs were spawned. The vocals got recorded by Brutal Artistry. Then we had to find a good DJ for some amazing cuts. DJ veteran Eddie Skratch was approached and he was feeling the track so much he got involved. The track has received so much positive feedback from many leading artists and is the perfect introduction of Homeless Genius to the world.

Record label: 3Demonz – Don’t Talk to Strangers.

Who you roll with:
3Demonz: Homeless Genius and the Don’t Talk to Strangers Fam.
Miss Tofelees: Homeless Genius and I spread my wings – there are so many good artists I work with – too many to mention, but they know who they are.

Favourite album: We love music – there are so many talented artists creating so many beautiful songs we cannot narrow it down to one.

Describe your style in three words: Intelligent, Entertaining, Passionate

Past/Present/Future projects: ‘Plug One’ is the first tune by Homeless Genius. We are a great team so watch out for an EP and album during 2010.

Skandal Launch Party Tonight!

This sounds like a good do - get down and support!

Skandal Interview and Freestyle (video)

With thanks to http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/

'Flashing Lights' - DJ IQ (video)

'On The Radar Vol. 5' Artist Profile - Kasha (+ free download)

Name: Kasha aka Tyrone Ashley Roach

Age: 25

From: Charlton, London

Track on ‘On The Radar’: ‘Round and Round We Go’ (taken from 'On The Radar Vol. 5, available Monday 30th November)

Tell us the story behind the track: The track is me reminiscing on old times but not just any time… a dark past when I wasn’t always on the right side of wrong. It is a summary of dark times gone but also me looking forward to what could be… in the meantime shedding light on the reality of today.

Record label: Vivid Imagery

Who you roll with: Riffioso and Max Real

Favourite album: Common – ‘Be’

Describe your style in three words: new, old, unorthodox

Past/Present/Future projects: Past: ‘The Oracle’ Album, present: ‘Retro Kid’ Mixtape, future: ‘Life On Dead Trees’ Album

DJ IQ 'Flashing Lights' Launch Party Invititation

Wednesday 2nd December 2009 at 7PM - 12PM at Market Place, London W1W 8AH (nearest tube: Oxford Circus) with free entry all night - it's DJ IQ's 'Flashing Lights' mixtape launch party and you;re invited. DJs on the night will be DJ IQ, Mr. Thing, Alex Nut, Mr.Beatnick and Josey Rebelle. Watch out for a review of that mixtape here very soon.

'24 Bars' - Fliptrix (video)

Look out for the new Fliptrix album 'Theory Of Rhyme' in Spring 2010 featuring Jehst, Verb T, Kashmere & Jam Baxter with production by Chemo, Jehst, Jon Phonics, Verb T, Runone, Chapta & Medison

'Real Name No Gimmicks' - Sons of South (video)

'All Eyes On The South Vol. 3' aka ;Real Name No Gimmicks' by various members of the Sons of South collective are dropping this mixtape pretty soon - it'll be available in Decemeber.