Farma G Joins Rock Band The Invasion Of...

Here are some photos of Task Force's Farma G performing with his new band The Invasion Of...

In an interview I did recently with Farma G for the next issue of Bonafide Magazine he had this to say about his new project:

"I have joined a band called The Invasion Of. It is a straight up Rock band in which I perform the lead vocals (no rap). Our drummer is the world famous Gary Powell ex Libertines/Dirty Pretty Things. Watch this space!"

'RIP Life' - G-Range (video)

Markus The Sadist in Leeds and Ipswich

Markus The Sadist - A Hip Hop Opera featuring the acting talent of Bashy, the musical input of Soweto Kinch and the overall mastermindery of Jonzi D is coming to the end of its UK tour. The remaining dates are:

Mon 26th October - Tue 27 October
LEEDS West Yorkshire Playhouse
7.45pm

Fri 30 October - Sat 31 October
IPSWICH New Wolsey Theatre
7.45pm

Go see it, who knows, it may get a permanent residency in the West End if it continues to proves popular.

'One Inch Punch' - Dubbledge (mixtape review)

Are you a fan of 90s beats such as those crafted by RZA and DJ Premier? Are you a fan of charismatic, funny but intelligent rappers? Then the ‘One Inch Punch’ mixtape fresh from Dubbledge is for you.

Hurtling through productions jacked from classics from Snoop and Dre, ATCQ, Raekwon, Souls of Mischief, Rakim and more, Dubbledge brings a brief 26 minutes of madness and memories. Kyza joins Dubbledge to destroy ‘Juice aka The Duppy Tamer’ (not the Puppy Trainer as I thought at first glance) and TB brings his aggy delivery to the table on ‘Glaciers of Ice’.

This release is a prequel to his forthcoming album ‘Is Wot It Is…But It Ain’t Wot It Woz’ and it’s proof that Edge is still on top form lyrically. ‘One Inch Punch’ is what a mixtape should be – not a listening marathon, quality loveable beats and well chosen verses (as opposed to every bar the MC ever wrote).

‘One Inch Punch’ will be released on 7th December on Hidden Agenda.

'The Kinesis Thesis' - K.I.N.E.T.I.C. (album review)

Solid, real Hip Hop is on the menu with K.I.N.E.T.I.C.'s sophomore LP release. With always-reliable production from Jon Phonics plus more dope beats from ones to watch JJ Malone and Vintage (who enlists Chemo's co-production help on 'Leave It All Behind' this album will keep you involved for its 47 minutes.

With lyrical performances as powerful as 'Love Has Never Lived Here' (an honest look behind the doors of K.I.N.E.T.I.C.'s childhood home), it's obvious his Energy Man suffix doesn't just adhere to the kind of hyped up Hip Hop displayed on opener 'Let's Go' - electricty runs through whatever topic is tackled.

Overall the album documents the elements that contribute to the MCs place in life - the city ('In The City'), soul destroying 9 to 5s '(Leave It All Behind'), upbringing and Hip Hop itself ('Memory Lane'). The bluesy 'Don't Be Silly' tells a tale of changing attitudes to love as a result of heartbreak - an attitude sadly adopted by many, resulting in an endless cycle of messy relationships.

'The Kinesis Thesis' is released digitally on Monday November 16th.

'It Ain't Hard To See' ft. Jamieson - K.I.N.E.T.I.C. (video)

Organix Part 8 - 'Freespit'

Probably my favourite episode of Organix so far with a really bouncy beat from Pro P and verses from 16 MCs - 777, Diligent Fingers, Ed-Xl, Gadget, Terawrizt, Dweller, Milc, Inferno, Evil Eyez, Mal, Trick, Day Two, Arfa Tunn, Stiks, DFG & Baron Samedi. Is it me or is there some beef going on with 777 and Pez who previously featured side by side on Organix projects?

'Mercedes Benz' - Sway

Buy 'Mercedes Benz' now - for all y'all who've been asking for the mp3, it's here -> http://tinyurl.com/yg25soo (at itunes!).

'Zone' ft. Mr. Lif - Kids In Tracksuits (7" review)

I remember reading about Kids in Tracksuits in HHC a couple of years ago but I never actually heard any of their music. Well, just before they disband (two members becoming Lone - that's the name of their new outfit), Fluid Ounce/Unfold have decided to drop a nice little 7" (well, not little - a normal sized 7") which features rhyming rhymes from Mr. Lif and Non-Genetic.

Mr. Lif features on 'Zone' alongside panpipes and mean buzzy, bassy synths and a hectic drum pattern. The hungry-sounding Non-Genetic features on 'No Hooks' - a more relaxing affair with all manner of orchestral instruments.

'Zone' ft. Mr Lif by Kids In Tracksuits drops on 2nd November. 'No Hooks' has also featured on a 90 track DVD entitled ‘Fluid Ounce Presents…’.

'Swing Reswung' - Voodoo Browne (single review)

Ever heard of Voodoo Browne? I hadn't until this made its way to me (beats me how I got it - maybe through FB?). Anyhoo, bags of charisma and dirty funky beats are the basic ingredients of 'Swing Reswung' and its B-side companion 'Told Ya'. Originating from Ipswich, Suffolk Voodoo reps the UK with some pretty original sounding material with the title track being an excellent anthemic introduction to this MC and producer.

'Swing Reswung' is out on Ambiel Music and is available to buy as a download on 16th November.

'Punches' ft. Baron Samedi, Dweller & 777 - Wizard & Scizzahs

If you wanna get involved as an MC in the next Organix track then check this:

'Designer Girl' - 10Shott (free download)

Probably not to the taste of some of my readers but here's the new free EP from 10Shott. 10Shott has brought himself up to date with the latest trends in British urban music with the whole autotune, housey beats thing and 'Designer Girl' is the result. Lyrically Tenny is way ahead of anyone currently making it big in the radio-friendly rap world - this deserves to go far, just as long as he keeps making music to keep the real heads happy too! There must be hundreds of women out there who'll love this!

'Sleeping in my Bed' is still very radio friendly but it has that noughties R'n'B vibe to it.

'The Watcher' - Sway (free download)

Sway goes in over one of Dre's best loved '2001' beats 'The Watcher', unleashes news of a forthcoming mixtape entitled 'The Delivery' and goes back to his old mixtape ways. Nice.

'New Day' ft. Soweto Kinch/'A Star Is Born' - Chima Anya (video)

A longer version than the one I posted and still a really top track - love this one. Check out Chima's version of Jay-Z's 'A Star Is Born' - it features guitarist Jake Burrell and it's easily preferable to the original:

'I Want In' - Podgy Figures (single review)

Bizarre name, bizarre track concept. Actually, if it weren't all so weird I might have felt this a bit more. Mr. Figures basically wants to be in on every money making scheme going - a nice thought but simply ridiculous - to be 'in on' something, you need to have a reason; you need to have done something to deserve it!

As a rapper Podgy is not bad, his playful side does come across and I suppose the fact that this concept hasn't been done before is a plus point - originality and all that. I even liked the synthy beat and I'd probably give further a releases a listen - we'll see.

'I Want In' was out on Gingerbread Records on 19th October.