Category Archives: hip hop rap

SONG OF THE DAY Billy Woods – Snake Oil

Posted on June 12, 2017 by

 “…billy woods is a rapper who defies easy categorisation” Up until tonight I didn’t know anything about Billy Woods, but after reading the description above on his Bandcamp page, I was intrigued and wanted to see what he was all … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Restless Leg Syndrome – Here For good

Posted on June 7, 2017 by

Now here’s an exciting discovery that I am very happy to share with you today!  Restless Leg Syndrome are a hip hop-based musical team from Austria consisting of longtime DJ/producer d.b.h and the two turntable wizards Chrisfader and Testa.  Over the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Pet;wolf – Dance with the Devil

Posted on May 21, 2017 by

Whilst listening to a Soundcloud playlist today that I’d compiled in February, I rediscovered this interesting track which I went as far as re-posting, but never actually got round to featuring…so this is what I’m doing today! Pet;wolf (yes, this is actually how … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Above the Law – Freedom of Speech

Posted on May 15, 2017 by

I was listening to a radio show earlier today when a song came on that I haven’t heard in years, probably not since my teens, and that was a fair few moons ago! Released on Ruthless Records in 1990 by Californian … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY BocaWoody – Art Breaker feat. BluRum13

Posted on May 13, 2017 by

Thanks to a recommendation I’ve been reading online from the great Burnt Toast Radio Show, I have discovered the delights of Bristol’s BocaWoody today. Consisting of beats-merchant, Scott Hendy (aka Boca 45) and UK turntablist Lee Woodvine, (aka DJ Woody), … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY El Michels Affair – Shaolin Brew

Posted on May 11, 2017 by

Last month, New York’s El Michels Affair, aka the group of Leon Michels, released their highly anticipated follow-up album to their 2009, Enter the 37th Chamber. Titled, Return To The 37th Chamber, this collection of songs revisits the albums of the Wu … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Shabazz Palaces – Shine A Light (feat. Thaddillac)

Posted on May 4, 2017 by

It’s been nearly three years since Seattle art-rap Shabazz Palaces released their last album, Lese Majesty.  This July, they will return with a new LP called Quazarz: Born on a Gangster Star, an album appears to be a sort of Brother From … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY DJ Format & Abdominal – Diamond Hammer

Posted on April 20, 2017 by

When it comes to hip hop/rap I’m very selective in what I like to listen to, but Andy Bernstein (aka Abdominal) and Matt Ford ( aka DJ Format) encapsulate the perfect combination of inventive funky tunes, stomping beats and engaging … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Abdominal and The Obliques – Sock Hop

Posted on April 4, 2017 by

Toronto rapper Andy Bernstein, aka Abdominal, featured today’s song on his 2012 album, Sitting Music.  Best known for his extraordinary breath control and fun raps, this album was an experimental venture for the hip hop artist who sought to incorporate … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY DJ Format & Abdominal – Behind The Scenes

Posted on January 26, 2017 by

Andy Bernstein (Abdominal) and Matt Ford (DJ Format) have been making music together for the last 14 years, entertaining crowds from all over the world with their funky hip hop sounds. Now, the duo have returned and are about to … Continue reading →

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