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Drastic Synth is a music producer from Birmingham who started to appreciate all things musical from a very early age. In1999 Drastic Synth heard the track 'Freestyler' by Bomfunk MC's; this is a time he credits as a turning point in his musical journey. From this moment on, he started to become very interested in the world of audio music production. From going to various clubs and raves around the country he became associated with local emcees and DJ's, which increased his interest. While most of his friends where rapping and writing lyrics, Drastic Synth wanted to take the journey of a producer and a beat-maker rather then the path of a vocalist or performer.

Drastic Synth admires the work of a wide range of musical genres and always claims to remain open-minded where music is involved. He credits the energy of rock music, the motivational power of gospel and the whole vibe of urban music as some of his influences. In 2005 Drastic Synth decided to step forward and began to invest money into his own studio. Starting off with a PC with basic software he began to start learning about how beats where created and indeed started sketching down rough ideas. Trying out various pieces of hardware such as the Akai MPC 1000, Roland SH201 synthesiser and a Juno keyboard he began to understand the principles of how a studio works and soon realised that what he was trying to achieve could be done by using various software.

After five years of working hard to create and develop a sound that was unique as well as relevant, Drastic Synth decided that it was time to start to focus on getting his music to a professional standard. He researched deeply into sound design, mastering, music theory and the language of music spending every spare minute in the studio trying to apply his increased knowledge into his already recognisable unique sound. For the next year he experimented with new ideas and different formulas always trying to creatively push musical boundaries drawn from his original inspirations.

Now in 2012 Drastic Synth is ready to unleash a barrage of brand new unheard material. First up is his debut release 'Deeper Than Rap', a twelve track free download release of instrumentals that showcase his diverse range of musical influences. Drastic Synth's production has already had the thumbs up from those few lucky enough to have heard it and already is making noise on the internet with a string of positive and complimentary reviews. With more of his own releases planned for the near future, as well as being commissioned to create beats for various other artists and labels the future looks bright for Drastic Synth. Drastic Synth has arrived, this is much deeper than rap…

Drastic Synth 'Deeper Than Rap' (Full Track-listing)

01 – Motivation
02 – Global
03 – Deeper Than Rap
04 – Rave
05 – Essence
06 – Mixtape
07 – Oxygen
08 – Encore
09 – Real Talk
10 – 5 a.m  
11 – B Town
12 – Your Love

Download links:
http://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/fhexot
http://drasticsynth.bandcamp.com/

Connect with Drastic Synth:
drasticsynth@gmail.com
http://soundcloud.com/drasticsynth
 

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Innuendo, the twenty-five year old Liverpool rapper has just released his brand new seven track EP entitled ‘Off The Cuff EP’.
The talented 25 year old first released his debut album 'Deep Breaths' in August 2008 and more recently dropped his first EP 'Soz Abar Me' in November of last year. His music has been well received from DJ’s, press & media as well him supporting some of Hip-Hop’s biggest names such as the legendary The Sugar Hill Gang, as well as US acts such as Jungle Brothers, Ugly Duckling and Brother Ali and a string of well known UK names such as Klashnekoff. Durty Goodz and many more. In January 2012 Innuendo became a member of #TeamHighrise aka Highrise Entertainment which is a national network of over fifty creative & talented urban artists ranging from The Midlands, London, Manchester and now Liverpool.

Innuendo is a well known name on the UK battle scene and since he first started battling in 2010 has achieved numerous accolades. Innuendo was the first ever emcee to go 5-0 in Don’t Flop, the UK's biggest battle league, before getting banned from Don't Flop due to a fall out with the owners, which has caused much controversy. In February 2012 Innuendo became a two times  Jump Off TV Rap Battle Champion as well as featuring in several other leagues such as Jump Off, LAB, Cold City, SCSC, BarMageddon, Spitroast and DFI. Innuendo also hosted a Hip-Hop night in Liverpool called ‘The Art Of Freestyle’ to build a network of local urban artists which you can view at www.youtube.com/TheArtOfFreestyle.

Innuendo’s battling skills have also led to him being featured on a BBC 3 television show and in May 2012 he will be battling in Liverpool for a TV pilot show about battle rap. With a Dubstep EP with producer DJ LiTek and numerous collaborations with other artists and producers such as Johnny North, Ro Jista and Urban Nomadic the future looks bright for Innuendo. Innuendo is name to look out for and a man making some serious moves.

Innuendo – Off The Cuff EP

1. Made It Now Feat. Nicky Talent & Clarity
2. And Then She Was Gone
3. You Can Call Me Feat. Ro Jista
4. Reason To Live Feat. Clarity
5. I'm On Top
6. Where Is My Mind? Feat. Baileyz
7. The Cost Of Living Feat. Ro Jista & MR2G

Download link:
http://innuendomusicuk.bandcamp.com/
   
Innuendo – And Then She Was Gone (Official Video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8mLQEoz6_c

Innuendo – And Then She Was Gone (Extended Video/Short Film)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcG5ANSF-DA

Connect with Innuendo
www.twitter.com/InnuendoMusicUK
www.facebook.com/InnuendoMusicUK
www.youtube.com/InnuendoMusicUK
www.youtube.com/TheArtOfFreestyle
www.InnuendoMusicUK.bandcamp.com

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B-iLLA ‘Home Sweet Home’ (Music Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgULpYnCsaQ

B-iLLA have got the ball rolling on the promotion for their forthcoming mixtape with UK Runnings entitled ‘Brothers In Bars’. Their last music video to the track ‘Paper Thugs’ which features Big Dutty Deeze and is produced by Tricksta has been well received clocking over 7000 hits on You Tube as well as featuring on numerous music websites and hip-hop blogs. Now the Cambridge brothers Mistah Biggz and Dillahman a.k.a B-iLLA are back with another music video, this time to their track ‘Home Sweet Home’.

‘Home Sweet Home’ sees B-iLLA go in on beat produced by the well respected UK producer. Talking on their own personal experiences and struggles on life as well as paying homage to life in their home town, B-iLLA are a duo that have a lot to say. Where other acts are too busy just constantly rapping hard bars choosing to push a negative vibe, B-iLLA switch the vibe and create real music with a unique substance, depth and style. The music video is directed & filmed by Urban Vibe UK, a You Tube Channel that has already clocked over 300,000 hits.

B-iLLA's 'Brothers In Bars' is already getting a major thumbs up from those few lucky enough to hear it and is destined to be massive. B-iLLA really are the true sound of the UK underground and will also be releasing the details of the ‘Brothers In Bars’ Mixtape Launch Party next week.

You can pre-order your copy of B-iLLA’s ‘Brothers In Bars’ now for ONLY £3.00each via Paypal.  ALL customers CD's will be posted on May 17th along with FREE copies of Mistah Biggz solo album 'The Darkness' and B-iLLA's latest release 'The iLLA Tapes Volume One'.

Pre-order your NOW!
http://billa.bigcartel.com/product/b-illa-brothers-in-bars

Connect with B-iLLA
www.twitter.com/mistahbiggz1
www.twitter.com/dillahman
www.facebook.com/mrbiggz1
www.facebook.com/dillah007
www.soundcloud.com/mistahbiggz

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Presha J 'The Life Of Presha' (Music Video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUy2ritN_xA

"Presha J impresses with some intelligent word play and a distinctive flow" www.TheHipHopMafia.com
"Tight, sharp, precise, on-point, are just some of the words we'd would use to describe his style" www.RagoMagazine.com
"A strong single that sees Presha J drops some knowledge with brilliant wordplay and use of metaphors." www.TalkingAllThatRap.com
"While the English media constantly paint a bad picture of inner city youth comes a rapper who could change that vibe." www.100PerCentUK.com
"A talented wordsmith that uses words well and has a flow that is tight with a whole sound that just hits the spot." www.HipHopLifeAndTimes.com

East London recording artist Presha J releases his warm up single 'The Life Of Presha' from his album 'The Travellers Guide'. The track focuses on the various trials Presha J has gone through during his experiences of life and how he has overcome them. Taking inspiration from old lyrics and new slogans, Presha J has created a chorus showing his development not only as an artist but also a person. Produced by MOBO Award winning artist and producer Victizzle, 'The Life Of Presha' combines urban rhythms, pulsating, energetic melodies and Presha J's inventive, bold and captivating rapping style. Below is what Presha J had to say about the project and his views on life and music…

"I really just want to let listeners know about my journey as a Christian. Becoming a Christian doesn't mean that as soon as you're in, everything will then be ok.  There's a process we go through to come out shining."  Since I became a Christian I've faced many tests and trials but I've overcome them and if I can; anyone can. There was a time when I just couldn't pray anymore. I found it really hard, and because of that I became weak and vulnerable… but when you have right-minded people around you, there's only so long you can stay like that. Being around light makes a BIG difference."

Presha J started out in the Underground UK Garage/Grime music scene with popular tracks 'Classical Riddim' and 'Pump Up Da Presha' which coincided with a life on the streets and gang-related activity. After a life changing experience where Presha J was held at gunpoint and upon trying to shoot him, the gun jammed and didn't go off allowing him to escape. After that experience, Presha J's life changed and so did his music taking on a more positive and inspirational message but with his trademark flow and dynamic writing style. Presha J released his debut EP in 2008 titled 'Changes' which saw the song 'No More' reach No. 7 on the Cross Rhythms Top 10 Chart. The video for 'Whose side are you on' ft A Star was aired on channel aka.

January 2011 saw Presha J, join power-house urban music group Writeway-Music which has since led to him being featured on the Writeway-Music LP 'One Way' (free download) and having a starring role in the Writeway-Music film also titled 'One Way,' both released in 2011. Presha J has toured the UK and has ventured out into Europe performing with Writeway-Music. He has also featured on numerous projects, namely the 'Next Ting 140' Grime album from MOBO Award Winning artist Guvna B in 2011.

Contact:
www.twitter.com/PreshaJMusic
www.youtube.com/PreshaJ
www.youtube.com/WritewayMusic
www.writeway-music.com

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LATE ‘Is the Future’ and a ‘Real Hip Hop Representer’ he has mastered all forms of Hip Hop from Graffiti, Breakin’, DJing and Emcing how many artists can say that? LATE is a true innovator and has always pushed the boundaries, he thinks outside the box while staying true to his Hip Hop roots

He was the only artist in the UK to release a track featuring 50 MC’s from all over the UK, Europe, USA and Jamaica before mp3’s so every verse was sent via the post on CD. LATE alongside long-time producer Tricksta were the brainchildren behind the print magazine called RAGO Magazine which dropped its first issue in 1999 to help promote Hip Hop music worldwide, RAGO Magazine is still going strong and has now been online since 2007.

Since releasing his first album in 1999 LATE has garnered a huge fan base from the UK, Europe and all coasts of the USA. He has worked with artists such as K-Rino from South Park Coalition of which he is a UK affiliate and Willie D of the Geto Boys to name a few.

LATE is all set to release his new mixtape ‘LATE is the Future’ which is all produced by Tricksta. It is concise and gets to the core of what to expect from this true innovator whilst gearing you up for the release of this new album ‘Street Science’ dropping this Summer 2012.

Tracklisting

01 – LATE Is The Future
02 – No Time To Waste
03 – Live From The Ends
04 – Futuristic Styles
05 – Enter The Sector Feat. Jabba Tha Kut
06 – Straight Outta UK
07 – Its Nothin The Return Feat. Willie D & K-Rino
08 – Outro

Download link
http://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/xbclua

Check out these viral videos:

LATE – Live From The Ends
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuGqv4s2yXU

LATE – Straight Outta UK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njGGsUNKi4w

Connect with LATE:
http://www.officiallate.net
http://www.twitter.com/officiallate
http://www.facebook.com/pages/LATE/127851320558827
 

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Recharged Magazine are teaming up with De Facto Entertainment LTD  Producer/CEO Stealf to offer you the chance to WIN A FREE EP released through De Facto Entertainment LTD .

For full details of how to enter and to obtain your FREE beat (Prod By Stealf) please visit the link below:

http://www.rechargedmagazine.com/reimagine

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Hailing from the South Coast Spitfire is a young up and coming MC who's been starting to make a name for himself in the UK scene with a the release of several free download tracks in quick succession over beats from producers from all around the world. Now, with the release of his eponymous debut extended play – also free download – he's ready to really start making his mark on UK hiphop. The Spitfire EP is a 5 track slice of real, raw lyricism combining witty quips with sharp metaphors over beats produced by Spitfire's musical partner in crime Towa, which recall classic hiphop vibes with smart modern twists.

Amongst the 5 hard hitting tracks on the EP is "Slow Dance With Satan" which was released to a good critical response earlier in 2012 and has been building a steady momentum ever since. The video for the track will drop soon along with a video for another banger on the EP, The Cavalry. Featuring Spitfire dropping countless flows over a sparse un-nerving beat it is not a tune to be missed. Look out for Spitfire's YouTube channel coming very soon!

Hit Spitfire's Bandcamp to download the EP (link at the bottom) and get excited for his debut album, due to be released mid to late 2012 with an array of features from both UK and international artists it will be a long player not to be missed. For now though, the Spitfire EP looks to make an impact on the UK and let people know that Spitfire is a young MC to keep a close eye on in 2012 and beyond.

Spitfire – Spitfire EP (Produced by Towa) Track-listing:

01 – Intro
02 – Slow Dance With Satan
03 – From Moscow
04 – The Cavalry
05 – Capsized
06 – Confessional

Download link:
http://www.datpiff.com/mixtapes-detail.php?id=323972
http://www.downloadamixtape.com/?page_id=195&mixtape_id=3057

http://spitfireukofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-spitfire-ep

Connect with Spitfire:
http://www.twitter.com/spizzle_uk
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Spitfire-uk-official/262305020458925

http://www.soundcloud.com/spit_fire_uk

"Real and raw lyricism, the bars hit hard, the beats bang, this is good music." www.100PerCentUK.com
"Spitfire has bars for days. This will make your head bounce and uplift you." www.UrbanPhenomenon.com
"This is something for the Hip-Hop purist. Bars and lyrics over boom bap future age beats" www.DailyUrbanNewz.com
"This is real UK Rap, this is quality. Make sure you get this now, your iPod needs this." www.TalkingAllThatRap.com
"Hailing from the South Coast Spitfire and producer Towa are two people who need a massive thumbs up from us." www.TheHipHopMafia.com

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Raiderz – Shooter

 

 

RAIDERZ are a collective of singers, MCs and producers from London and include:  

 

• Jernade Miah (20, Leytonstone, E11)
• Melle (21, Camberwell, SE5)
• Ozzy (18, Tufnell Park, N7)
• Kid Riz (19, Croydon, CR5)
• Tuks (20, Elephant & Castle, SE17)
• Tunde (18, Elephant & Castle, SE17)
• Mr Miniature (18, Peckham, SE15)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51SUsg3Srjw

Their track 'Shooter' taken from their forthcoming EP 'Furious Stylez' will be available as a free download on Monday 26th March fromwww.facebook.com/raiderzuk, www.raiderzuk.com and raiderzuk.bandcamp.com

 

 

Follow Raiderz on Twitter @raiderzuk

 

 

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Metabeats ft Dubbledge – EyeSeeYou


 

Continuing to stake their claim as one of the leading labels releasing consistently creative high grade hip-hop in the UK, AssociatedMinds present the brand-new video for Metabeats's 'EyeSeeYou' featuring Dubbledge.


Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sWPKAbQZVM

iTunes Link : http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/eyeseeyou-feat.-dubbledge/id503499031

 

The video, directed by the rising start Mike Tyler, perfectly translates the pearls of wisdom on racism, the media and UK police profiling that Edge drops so originally throughout the track and is a must see for anyone who appreciates hip-hop with class. We hope you enjoy.


The single is also out NOW and available worldwide at all the usual places.

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ONE OF THIS COUNTRY'S MOST PROMISING ARTIST'S TO DATE, RICTA, HAS ANNOUNCED HE WILL BE RELEASING HIS DEBUT LP 'SNACKS & DECEPTION' ON MAY 26th 2012, BOASTING A BUFFETT OF BOOM BAP BEATS FROM THE LIKES OF THE RETURNERS & JUSOUL AS WELL AS SELF PRODUCED TRACKS AND INTERNATIONAL GUEST APPEARANCES FROM CRAIG G, REKS & DIZZY DUSTIN.

"SNACKS & DECEPTION" WILL BE RELEASED ON MAY 26th, 2012 BEAT BACK RECORDS.

What the industry is saying about Ricta:
"Ricta has the true skills and raw talent it takes to be a great Emcee" – Britishhiphop.co.uk (Magazine)
"Effin' Ill !" – Jabba Tha Kut (UK Hip Hop DJ/Producer)
"Sick !" – Absolute Radio (DAB Radio Station)
"We didn't know they could make Hip Hop like this anymore" – Graffiti.de (Graffiti Company)
"Razor Sharp Flows" – Blatantly Blunt (Magazine)

Promo Vid 1 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUa8FW-Cf_Q
Vimeo Link – http://vimeo.com/35789186

Coventry, UK – Birmingham Bred, Coventry based rapper Ricta is currently recording his official debut album Snacks & Deception. One of this year's most anticipated albums; it drops May 26th, 2012 through Ricta's own Beat Back Records. Ricta's debut will be a silver plate served musical meal for Hip Hop fans, Classic boom-bap production and scratching alongside Ricta's real life experiences and stories means that the project will be overflowing with creative content.

Getting his first taste of hip hop coming up as a DJ / Graffiti writer in the Stalingrad twinned Coventry City, UK. Ricta studied the local scene intently, originally starting out as a DJ his focus would eventually turn from DJ'ing to becoming an Emcee, since then he has been hard at work both on the live circuit and in the studio.

Bringing an array of both self and guest-produced tracks Ricta is set to prove that boom bap beats are here to stay, combined with his distinctive voice, intelligent lyrics and a vibe reminiscent to that of rap's golden era a winning formula is undeniably here, forget gangsterism's and forced punch lines this is straight up, no gimmicks Hip Hop.

Ricta also boasts a capturing live show and is often joined on stage by fellow label mate (Beat Back Records) and rapper Idyllic, over recent years they have performed alongside the likes of… KRS-ONE, Akala, Kano, Ugly Duckling, GZA, Tinie Tempah, Jehst, Micall Parknsun, Plan B, Blackalicious, Wiley, Jaguar Skills, Rodney P & Skitz, Example, The SnowGoons & Many More as well as performing at many of the UK's top music festivals.

In 2009 he launched his own independent record label 'Beat Back Records' and secured sponsorship with the Midlands based music, arts and clothing collective 'SIKA Studios'. In April of 2010 Ricta released his first single 'Rock Caps' which was extremely well received and was consequently licensed for use on the BBC Television Programme 'No Hats No Trainers', as well as receiving much welcomed radio air-play. The release of the Expocate EP in July of the same year featured US rapper Rebel UN and Czech producer Drepo. This is only the beginning yet already Ricta has carved his own niche right into the side of the UK music.

Connect with Ricta:
beatbackrecs@gmail.com 
www.therealricta.com 
www.twitter.com/therealricta
www.youtube.com/RictaMusic
www.last.fm/music/Ricta
 

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