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.

'Sounds From The Skylight (Side A) - Paul White (free download)

"19 weird and wonderful beat constructions fresh from Paul's South London attic studio, known as 'The Skylight'. Woozy, psychedelic Hip Hop from one of the most fertile imaginations of our time."

Certainly is. With Paul all convention goes out of the window and the result sounds like beatsy versions of Oasis B-sides ('Trying To Tell You'), re imagined ideas of the traditional sounds of eastern countries ('Ultra Violet') and dreams capes from your wildest nighttime adventures.

'Forever LuvLee' - Dres of Black Sheep

Loving this new track from Dres - the video goes really well with the lyrics as Dres parodies all these flossy, jiggy rappers. This is the first single from From 'The Black Pool Of Genius: The Prelude', available December 1st.

Mystro Investigates: The Circus Space

DJ Yoda Christmas Fun!

Diversion Tactics, Krate Krusaders, Tactical Thinking and 3 Amigos Live At Top Billin!

Featuring the hefty line up of Diversion Tactics, Krate Krusaders, Tactical Thinking and 3 Amigos this is defo not one to miss for you south coasters. 9th December is the date, White Rabbit is the place - I only wish I could be there.

SkinnyMan, SonnyJim, D.Gritty & DJ First Aid Live at Top Billin!

Top Billin must put on the best Hip Hop nights in the UK right now judging by their latest two line ups. On the 27th November be at the White Rabbit in Plymouth for SkinnyMan, SonnyJim, the release of a Sika Studios Mixtape and D.Gritty and DJ First Aid.

UK Graffer Kev Munday's Solo Show!

UK artist Kev Munday has a new exhibtion which is running 'til January. 'Making It Up As I Go Along' (could be the title of my autobiography) is on at 37 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London and his work will be available to buy with limited edition giclee prints starting at only £45. check his website for more info and examples of his work.

Certified Banger Presents 'On The Radar Vol. 5' Coming Soon!

Suspect Packages Radio Show with SonnyJim & Kosyne

Head over to Disorda's blog for the latest Suspect Packages Radio Show featuring SonnyJim, Kosyne and R.Tillery live in the studio and brand new tracks from the likes of Verbal Contact, Foreign Beggars, Skuff & Inja, Endemic & Cappo and more.

Also check out the Suspect Packages shop for Barbie Analogue's EP (that's C-Mone's alter ego by the way), Pre-orders of the Verbal Contact EP, the limited edition Ramson Badbonez mixtape and Skandal's mixtape - all big in their own way.