The Four Owls - Not Like Before (video)

Ok, this is now starting to make some sense... If you had clocked some the hype for a crew called "The Owls", who have an album upcoming on High Focus records, and like me were thinking something like "who the fuck are these nobodies I've never heard of?"... then you should check out this lead video for the album. It turns out that The Four Owls is in fact High Focus representatives Fliptrix, Leaf Dog, BVA MC and the omnipresent Verb T. So now you, and I, know...

The album, dropping soon, will surely be sick. Not convinced by the masks though...

Leaf Dog - Some People Say

High Focus records are pretty prolific these days. Here's the first vid off their next release, From A Scarecrow's Perspective by Leaf Dog, which drops June 13th. So far Leaf Dog's beats have impressed me more than his rhymes, but here is a full length opportunity to prove me wrong.

Kool G Rap - Baggin' In Da Spot (Prod. By Leaf Dog)

New G Rap produced by the UK's very own Leaf Dog of 3 Amigos

BVA Mc - First Look ((EXCLUSIVE))

The new single from BVA Mc of 3 Amigos off his EP which is dropping 25th of Feb. and can be got here and also buy the 3 Amigos album there if you havent already

Sleaze ft Lee Scott - Arkitectoniks (Leaf Dog Remix)

GV Clik member Sleaze remix by Leaf Doc. The original is produced by Reklews and taken from Sleaze's forthcoming album Arkitectoniks. Also featuring a heavy verse from Lee Scott.

What's Worth Hearing Today? Part 2 (free downloads and reviews)

Roots Manuva has met Wrongtom and made a tune called 'Jah Warrior'. It's really cool - I love a bit of Mr. Manuva and this Wrongtom fella seems pretty dope too. They've also done a couple of remixes; one of 'Buff Nuff' called 'Rebuff' and I think it's a greater than the original, especially in the chorus. 'Bashment Boogie' also gets tickled with the remix stick and 'Basement Bogle' is definitely rather bogling - good stuff. Buy.

UK Hip Hop artist QRED has joined up with US MC Brandeesh, looped up some apocalyptic beats and got busy with the darkness in a most admirable way. 'Raise The Levelz' has those big sonics that every Hip Hop fan really hankers after. You can download three tracks fro free - but only if you then keep your ear to the underground for more.

Leaf Dog has roped in the rest of 3 Amigos, Jimmy Raygun and Deadline on this Naive produced banger to tell us to do it 'Right Now'. Usual madness from these boys ensues.

Extra Curricular are the live Hip Hop band that Jack Flash fronts. They've put up a couple of free downloads on their blog. There's 'Don't Stop' and 'Where The Problem Lies' - both great tracks with totally different vibes but a recognisable sound. Check them out some more please.

Byron, a UK MC who really deserves more shine, has put out a free EP called 'Hard Worker'. these tracks are billed as covers, you and I might see them as Byron using well known instrumentals and taking cues from the subject matter. The most recognisable tune, B.O.B.'s 'Airplanes', gets done to begin with and then before you get comfortable Byron coes in over Maniac's 'Boiler' - wow, versatile! the further 3 tracks couldn't be more different either - whatever you do, don't pigeon hole or limit this guy - he can do it all. Give it a proper listen.

JC is gearing for a new assault of releases on his own No Money Records. He's hooked up with Oddisee for lead single 'Ayo' which is a double time rhythm with a relentless horn section accompanied by Oddisee's laid back delivery. Malik from Moorish Delta 7 provides the vocals on the flipside 'Soul Search' - a real headnodder. Told ya Yorkshire had the heat. Preview both tracks here. Buy it here.

Have no idea where this came from but it's an awesome bit of instrumental Hip Hop from Kwestro called 'I'm Blowing Up'.

Here's something new from a new artists too: LnC offers up 'Take You On A Journey' for your delectation. See what you think, I think he's pretty nice with his - feeling all aspects of this track. Solid.

To finish with, check Kaos' new track 'Traffic Lights' - got time for this.

'TV Dinners' - Lord Balrog (free download)

Been sleeping on posting this one for a while now. Leaf Dog of 3 Amigos fittingly alters his ego to Lord Balrog for this free to download album - 'TV Dinners'. Awash with apocolyptic and dark beats, remixes of Big Pun (nearly wrote Pig Bun then) and fellow alter ego lover MF DOOM come correct. Where things are cut and paste instrumental there is plenty to keep you interested and wary of the fact that the four horsemen and the reaper may only be round the next corner.

Head over to HHC for a little interview and then follow the link below for the D/L: