Rewd Adams - Spaceship (Video)

New video for this track which was on Rewd Adams' mixtape Hunger Pains (back when he was called Skandal...).

Aaaand, a reminder that his latest project, Rewd Awakening, will drop on the 5th of Feb as a free download.

Rewd Adams, coming soon

The artist formerly known as Skandal will return on the 5th of Feb with his first release under the new moniker, Rewd Adams.

Check out the 'official leak' (them again) from Rewd Awakening below:

You can also check out the, admittedly rather pointless, album promo vid as well:

'Questions' - Skandal (video)

'EP 1' - Loudmouth Melvin (free download)

I've been supporting Loudmouth Melvin since the first 'On The Radar' release in 2008, back when he was just Loudmouth. He's appeared on tracks with Professor Green, Charlie Sloth, Skandal, Black The Ripper, Skillit and America's Saukrates and now he's dropped the first of four free EPs.

The simply named 'EP 1' has a simple concept - bona fide wordplay. Loudmouth Melvin, you see, is a real lyricist who has the knack of turning punchlines and tongue twisters into full conceptual tracks.

Each of the 5 tracks on offer lacks compromise and to prove his confidence in his product the especially heavy 'Fill The Air' featuring Mentalist, Mystro and Skandal comes last. He knows you'll listen through to this point without switching off - saving the best 'til last is something not a lot of artists can do.

'Everyday' ft. Black The Ripper - Skandal (video)

Love the sung chorus on this - would defo be up for hearing more decent rapper-sung choruses in UK Hip Hop! Also, this is probably Black's strongest performance yet in my opinion.

'Everyday' is the first single to be taken from the forthcoming 'Hunger Pains Vol. 2' and if you like it, you can download the radio rip now at http://usershare.net/ad4tvgcjq0c1.

'Terrorvision' - Skandal (video)

'Kill 'Em Wit The Flow' ft. Black The Ripper & Little Dee - Skandal (video)

I only really like Skandal's verse on this but the video is pretty entertaining anyway.

'Kill 'Em Wit The Flow' ft. Klashnekoff & P-Money - Skandal

Skandal on 1Xtra

Here's a snippet from Charlie Sloth and Wretch 32 on BBC 1Xtra taking over the Friday night Semtex show - they recommend Skandal as one to watch in 2010! Just remember who was saying that this time last year by putting him on 'On The Radar Volume 1'! Check out my interview with Skandal if you already haven't!

Skandal Interview

"...curb your ego, listen to criticism and take it on board, especially if its one of your peers or someone you rate."

Man of the moment Skandal has just dropped a mixtape which had the honour of being The Independent's album of the week. CB wanted to show support for an original 'On The Radar' artist so we got this interview done:

Certified Banger: What’s up Skandal? How are things with you?

Skandal: Things are s**t bruv - my macbook just died on me! Imma jump off a building in a minute, I may have lost near 3 years of work and rough songs.

CB: Man that's bad - hope you revive it, then you can get a PC and transfer all the files! You’ve just dropped your mixtape ‘Hunger Pains’ with the mighty DJ MK. How well is that being received?

S: It's doing really well, to be honest. I knew it was a solid release due to the work we put in but it's done well; it got album of the week in The Independent newspaper!

CB: High praise indeed! Tell us a bit about it – is it a collection of stuff you’ve been working on over a short or long period of time? Are there original beats or dubs? How would you describe its overall sound?

Click here to read on.

Skandal Gets The Independent's Album of the Week

A big CB round of applause goes to Skandal (who featured on the first 'On The Radar'!) who last week had The Independent's album of the week. If you've not already bought this then read my review, read these quotes from other people in the know and then follow the links to buy it for yourself:

"Album Of The Week" - The Independent
"Brilliant..." - Huw Stephens - Radio One
"Promises to satisfy those starving for some straight up spittage" Rwd Mag
"Forward thinking" - Time Out Magazine
"Superb" [MONEY SHOT] 4/5 - DJ Mag
"Skandal eats up each riddim with ease" - IDJ
"Remember the name..." ATM
"Im a fan" - Shortee Blitz - Kiss
"If you wanna know how to spit, take a listen to my boy" - DJ 279 - Choice FM

Download now at iTunes, Amazon.co.uk or Play.com. The physical CD can be bought at UK Record Shop or http://www.suspect-packages.com/.

'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.

(for 'Digital Revolution Vol. 4')

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/

Souls of Mischief Live In London!

Are you mad? You don't wanna go to this? I do but probably won't be able too - so why don't you go for me? The legendary Souls of Mischief, lyrical beast Skandal, the much-hyped Charlie Sloth, ex-Scratch Pervert Mr. Thing and hostage by Mystro and more - sounds like a good do to me. Monday 9th November is the date (definitely can't make it!) and the Carhartt Store is the place - drinks on the house apparently. Click on the flyer to see the full thing.

Skandal & Faith SFX on DJ Gone TV (video)

'Hunger Pains' - Skandal (mixtape review)

Even from the cleverly put together 15 minute mini-mix it's obvious that Skandal’s new ‘Hunger Pains’ mixtape is of a high calibre. Each verse exhibits this MCs ability to twist and wreck words – bending them into his own configuration to serve his purposes. Roast dinners, films and actors and play with different root words all contribute to the overall dopeness and listenability of Skandal’s product.

DJ MK does the cutting honours and the beat selection is solid – guaranteed to keep you moving in your chosen way. The CD features Little Dee and Ramson Badbonez and it seems some real heads are already in support – Shortee Blitz, Huw Stephens (Radio 1) and DJ 279. Big.

‘Hunger Pains’ is available on 26th October and is exclusive to UK Record Shop.

Skandal's 'Hunger Pains' Mixtape Coming Soon!

I got my promo of Skandal's 'Hunger Pains' mixtape mixed by DJ MK this morning and then I saw these so thought I'd share them. First vid is an interview and the second two are snippets. You can pre-order your copy at UK Record Shop now. Also, go check out volume one of 'On The Radar' for his track 'Venom' produced by Chemo.

'Seize The Moment' - VA - DJ Thor (free download)

Hit up the download link for DJ Thor's latest mixtape narrated by Mystro. It features a right ol' mix up of US and UK artists such as Ramson Badbonez, Kyza, Nathan 'Flutebox' Lee, Recordkingz, Skandal, Mystro, Endemic, Mr. Scruff, SonnyJim and Roots Manuva. On the American side of things you get Slaughterhouse, Red and Meth, 50 Cent, Ghostface and MF Doom. For the full tracklisting clickedy here. If you didn't catch volume one then you can download that here and now.

Sarah Love Hip Hop M1x Show

Tune into Sarah Love's latest show 'Hip Hop M1x' on iplayer. It features a couple ton of hot Hip Hop from both the UK and the US. Representing these shows are Orphans of Cush (who have the highlight this week), Micall Parknsun, Professor Green, Kyza, Kosyne, MCM, Skandal (who drops exclusive '9 2 5' with Brad Strut), Jyager, Ben Grymm and SonnyJim.

Go on and support someone who is supporting our scene on a major level - big up to Sarah Love.