Category Archives: hip hop rap

SONG OF THE DAY The Microphone Misfitz – Black Paranoia Feat. Fury

Posted on April 17, 2018 by

Six years ago Chicago’s Microphone Misfitz launched their Escape From Babylon series.  The 2nd volume  followed three years later in 2015 and in February this year came the third instalment: 15 more tracks digging even deeper into social and political issues. This … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Son Of Sam – Fighting Talk feat. Lifford & Blaise B (album version)

Posted on March 29, 2018 by

Son Of Sam are a live hip hop outfit from the UK who formed in 2003.  When the band first emerged they began by playing original hip-hop samples and in just two years, after extensive gigging, were already supporting acts … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Space Invadas – Wild World Feat. Remi

Posted on March 20, 2018 by

I heard today’s track for the first time about 20 minutes ago and the more I listen to it, the more I’m loving it! Smouldering sweet-sounding soul, honey-laced vocals and soaring horns..this is the sound of the Space Invadas’ Wild … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Herbaliser – Breach

Posted on March 3, 2018 by

UK hip hop veterans, The Herbaliser have spent the last 25 years touring and recording, building up a well-deserved and hefty fan base over the years with their diverse blends of hip hop, jazz and funk. Releasing their appropriately titled … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Herbaliser – Submarine

Posted on February 17, 2018 by

UK hip hop veterans, The Herbaliser have spent the last 25 years touring and recording, building up a well-deserved and hefty fan base over the years with their diverse blends of hip hop, jazz and funk. With an appropriately titled … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Edan – Making Planets (Ft. Mr. Lif)

Posted on February 3, 2018 by

So impressed by Cut Chemist’s Metalstorm , I have today been checking out the sounds of Edan Portnoy (better know as Edan) who collaborates and features on the track. Hailing from Rockville, Maryland, Edan is a hip hop artist who has … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Cut Chemist – Work My Mind (feat Chali 2na and Hymnal)

Posted on January 24, 2018 by

Eagerly awaiting the release of Cut Chemist’s second studio album this March (and first record in 12 years), I’ve been delving into the LP’s three available tracks so far! American DJ, producer and solo turntablist Lucas MacFadden, a.k.a Cut Chemist, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Cut Chemist – Metalstorm feat. Edan & Mr. Lif

Posted on January 20, 2018 by

American DJ, producer and solo turntablist Lucas MacFadden, a.k.a Cut Chemist, is due to release his second official studio album this March.  Die Cut follows his 2006 debut LP The Audience’s Listening and is to be Cut Chemist’s first ‘artist’ album’ in over a decade. … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Damu The Fudgemunk & Raw Poetic – Master Plan

Posted on December 20, 2017 by

Scratching, sampling and big mighty beats that nearly threw me off my chair! Now that’s the way to open a song!!..and this is the way Damu The Fudgemunk & Raw Poetic’s “Master Plan” worked its magic on me today!!! Hailing from Philadelphia … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Abdominal and The Obliques – Hot Cross Buns

Posted on December 18, 2017 by

In need of some serious cheering up tonight I found myself seeking refuge and smiles in Hot Cross Buns, a track from Toronto rapper Andy Bernstein’s, (aka Abdominal) 2012 album, Sitting Music.  Known for his extraordinary breath control and fun raps, this album was an … Continue reading →

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