Big Boi and Barrowclough....

Barrowclough releases a free download of this nicely produced summer banger. Produced by Re:Flex the Architect and a boasting a chorus getting your hands up in the air, "Me in 3D" has got nice bars throughout with some interesting reflections on life mixed in with jam sandwhiches. Go get it for free here.

Caught Big Boi live in Brixton the other day....damn the dude can rock; there was quite a young crowd who didnt seem to know a lot of his classic tracks but they were feeling the vibes crazy so all was good....one of the illest hiphop performances I've caught in a long long time.....me and the big homie Weezy singing our asses off to "Shine Blockers" was jokes so I thought I'd post it up for good measure, check it!

Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie & Chima Anya this Friday

London town be the place to be this Friday for a massive show from the 2 incredible Juice Crew members with support from my main man Dr Chima Anya...cant wait!!

Russo 'Old School' featuring Rodney P

Up and coming artist Russo hailing from Brixton, just down the road from Vocalswords Towers has enlisted the legendary Rodney P to give her track that authentic taste....I'm liking the track, vocals sound great and there are some great shots of Londoners in the video. Was hoping for maybe a full 16 bars from the Riddim Killah but heh we can't always have our cake to yam....Good luck to Russo though, coming on point.

Masta Ace : MA Doom New Project coming soon

As a long time Ace fan I was pretty hyped to see this little web cast today....project should be fresh!

Toofless featuring Capone, Redbeard, SK, Sam Stealth, Kashae Rae and London's Lyracist Lounge

Check this bumper post of freshness on what could be the first (possibly) summer day of 2012 in Blighty. Unusually for Vocalswords we begin looking over to the definitely sunnier environs of the United Arab Emirates.....

Being a bit lazy today, but thought the press release info was worth posting up about Toofless and his new project, as listening to a couple of his tracks Im pretty impressed; so get to know about him here....

Toofless, Toofless & the Dub Poets Collective (DPC) release “Perspective” featuring Capone of Capone-N-Noreaga (CNN)

More than ever today, hip-hop is increasingly taking a front-seat in the world of underground music in the Middle East, with new releases bringing fresh sounds and finely tuned talent.

28-year-old Feras Ibrahim is a UAE-based rapper of Sudanese origins. His hip-hop expression started to materialize at age of 17 after being inspired by acts such as Mos Def, Nas, Lost Boys, Wu Tang, Jehst, 9th Wonder and Talib Kweli. Formerly part of the renowned, forward-thinking and socially conscious hip hop collective ‘Diligent Thought’. Feras Ibrahim is now working on an experimental EP with DPC, Feras also performs regularly and is a vital member of Employees of the Month.

Dub Poets Collective (DPC) employ scores of international, musical and social influences fused into their heartfelt productions. Their music has been featured on many albums, mixtapes, television, documentary films, and major radio stations across the world.

Perspective - Toofless featuring Capone of Capone-N-Noreaga by Feras 'toofless' Ibrahim

“Perspective” is the highly anticipated single that resulted from the work of the Dub Poets Collective, and MC Toofless (aka Feras Ibrahim), with a spontaneous feature from rapper Capone from CNN. The content and subject matter of the track reflects the contributors’ diverse social realities and lives.

http://soundcloud.com/feras-ibrahim/perspective-toofless-featuring


Meanwhile SK, RedBeard and Sam Stealth have been putting their Brummy twist to the state of life in 2012; an abandoned hospital is the setting for the dark vibes on display in  Bad Mannaz - Fresh!


London's Lyriacist Lounge - Elite Leagues cypher smippets are well worth a look; the quality of the emcees involved alongside the ringmaster LeeN of No Long Tings Productions




Big ups to the ever energetic and versatile Kasha Rae who hits us with "Anuva Rap Tune"; with some pertinent digs at the current music scene/industry....I wonder if those suits will take much notice at the moment unfortunately but for me its good to know I'm not the only one pulling faces.....

Fat Gold Chain present The Dead Poets and The Book Thieves

After April's event which saw Jester Jacobs and the Ruby Kid tear it down, FGC welcome to the stage two duos making ripples in the UK scene right now:

THE DEAD POETS (Mark Grist & MC Mixy)
THE BOOK THIEVES (Legoman & Ol-E Mac)
OPEN MIC CIPHER
FAT GOLD CHAIN DJs

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THE DEAD POETS

Mark Grist and MC Mixy are the Peterborough based writers and performers known together as ‘Dead Poets.’ Since forming in 2008, they have been challenging the preconceptions of poetry and hiphop across the country. As ‘Dead Poets,’ they have performed in venues ranging from nightclubs to secondary schools; from festivals to formal dinners. They appeared on Radio 6 Live with Steve Merchant and have recently been on a National tour with Phrased and Confused. Both performers have been active on the Don't Flop battle circuit, including the milestone Mark Grist vs. Blizzard clash here:



"Both your flows are impeccable." (Stephen Merchant on the Dead Poets)

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THE BOOK THIEVES

Legoman and Ol-e Mac have both been on the Oxford scene for a long time and releasing solo and collab material. They decided to form the Book Thieves at the end of 2011 and have since released their first EP 'In Spite of Everything' that was well received and promoted by Wordplay Mag. It included the track 'Please Don't' for which they did their first video. The second video 'Beauty' has now been dropped as an introduction to the next EP 'Why Do We Do This Everyday?' which will be coming this summer. In other work, they have done tracks with Cappo and Split Prophets... Legoman also won the 'Chain at March's FGC open mic cipher.


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FGC's OPEN MIC CIPHER

If you think you've got the skill to go all the way into the final and flex your lyrical muscle alongside FGC's finest, all you have to do is sign up on the night. It is advised that you put your name down EARLY to avoid disappointment. The winner takes home a bottle of JD.


...and, of course, the FGC resident DJs (DJ DAVE, TACTICK, CHIMA ANYA, RP-1, OPTAMYSTIK) will be out in full force, making sure the party stays live 'til well in to the wee early hours of the morning. Expect to hear HIP HOP from across the globe, Funk, Soul, Glitch Hop, Beats, Ghetto Funk, Bass, UK Funky, Dubstep and DNB - basically dope party music from an eclectic range of genres....music is music yo!

All this for a mere £3 as well. See ya there - Charlie Wrights International, Pitfield Street, London - Nearest Tube Old Street


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Cool Nutz - The Cook Up (Free Album) Heat!!

Man I have been sent a lot of good shit lately, soon to be posted, but just had to bang this up real quick...Cool Nutz is a cat I've just become familiar (word to Audible Treats) but from the sound of him he has put his time in cos this guy is certified fire. There's a reasonable amount of hustling rhymes which I normally tire of, but the mix of pure dope rhyme skills on show and variety of topics, styles and beats more than makes up for it. This is an Emcee that is surely currently slept on and really should blow up if there is any chance that authentic hip hop can regain mainstream appeal. Anyway more on Cool Nutz, for now get your download on for an album of gems, you won't regret it. (Click on the pic if you aint realised!)

New Skuff Mixtape - Smash Anything

This was sent over as a mixtape from new outfit Audio Danger Records to warm up for forth coming long player from Delagates of Culture veteran Skuff. To be honest this set is more than tasty already so looks like Skuff material will be on constant rotation for at Vocalswords Towers a while.

 'Give it up' is a nice mixtape opener with some introductory notes over a superb funk vocals sample and riff, that comes with the proclamation to loyal Delagatges fans "Go abnd tell your neighbours even though your local drug dealers probably much more famous" Ive then just picked out a couple of gems that got me in focus mode; but as ever go check it and see what you reckon. If you aint impressed I owe you a beer!

'Sleepy People' is pretty rediculous, needs a few rewinds to catch it all, showcasing the Skuff trademark nonchelhant takeover swag is on ..... with lines like "suits need they taste buds checked im like f*ck it,
never did hold that much faith in the faith of the general public, but if I can get past the faces heads ell love it!!!" True.

'Bleed' bares all as Skuff reflects on a friend being sectioned; how hip hop was the only thing able to get through to him, inspiring Skuff to write. As he says at the beginning of the track, there's no room to fuck about; the only way I could get through to him was by ripping tunes. After such an outpouring its only right that Skuff can feel (somewhat understatedly)  to be the UK's Ghostface.

At 17 tracks deep this mixtape has a lot to offer, and includes some great guest spots from legends Phi Life Cypher, up and comer Dirty Dike plus crew cypher sessions and written verses over some classic beats which gives the whole project a nice spliced tape feel.  Go get it here.

Wordplay Sessions Volume 1...Mixed by Sammy B Side.... plus new SL Jones x DJ Burn One and fresh Jester Jacobs footage

The big man on the decks at the recent High Focus smash show was my man Sammy B-Side; always a bad man on the ones and twos for time I was excited to hear about this new Showcase, in the words of Sammy packed with  " loads of hexclusive in there ya know! " Its available with the current issue of Wordplay Magazine, if you cant wait that long for the physical version you can stream it here or have if for keeps for the insubstantial fee of just 2 nugs! Bumping out load at the Penthouse this has got some ill, ill joints especially if you check and see from the tracklist this tape is Jam Baxed (err, packed) with authentic raw hip hop reflecting some of the greatest talent coming out of the UK mixed together with style and panache by the one like Mr B-Side....rinse out!! Stand outs for me come from Granville Sessions, Jehst, Dirty Dike with the particularly raw 'Mayonnaise', Cappo, The Four Owls and in particular the new to my ears Running Punch with his track 'Haymaker'.

And while you get your DL on; check the latest footage from the heavyweight Bring Back Rap (BBR) team; Jester Jacobs doing his thing live on the Fat Gold Chain stage down in Shoreditch....


Just to finish off today's dose of hip hop, I was mesmerised by the rawness on display in this latest track from SL Jones x DJ Burn One

New Casual and Joe Budden tracks

Joe Budden is Going throught the motions in this dope new joint courtousey of HipHop DX
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/singles/id.19943/title.joe-budden--going-through-the-motions
I've had this on reload about 3 times so far without getting an eighth of the way through it....not many rappers can compete with Budden on my constant reload list over the years.....A few years back the joint 'Smoke with me', a ten minute chat over a cigereete hit me with a force that even some of the hardest bangers could never achieve to generate. I remember hearing a lot of comments hating on the way his fans used to mobb the 'net to defend his name; with his discography coupled with this latest effort, I can see why.

Casual (the Rap God) has been behind the camera of a slew of great rap videos recently, and its good to see him put his skills into action on his own project...a slow burning but mad heavy banger from forthcoming "He Still Think He Raw' Long player

Evidence featuring Fashwan, Nate Dogg Hologram, Dat Kid and fresh Kyle Rapps

A DJ Babu cameo appearance to a cash strapped looking Evidence and Fashawn is telling of the hip hop game in general, but his prophecy shouldnt be taken seriously as these two seriously dope emcees kill a refreshingly lively boom bap track to a level that you'd expect from em....you can even get the track free. (Go Google that ish I'll stick the link up when I find it!)


According to HipHopDX the legendary Nate Dogg will be appearing post humously in hologram form; and following the rave reviews of Tupac's back from the dead recently this is anther random hip hop event to look forward to!....Anyway the ever fabulous Audio Treats sent me this the other day and I thought it was pretty fresh....the fact that one negative poster thought it was 'the gayest thing ever' said a whole lot more about his mentality than reflected the track...so ever fighting against prejudice and for positve rhyme skills please enjoy Kyle Rapps - Streets Move on without you taken from his 'On Air' project.

Stand Up records team are putting in some great work on the UK scene, and this kid, er....Dat Kid delivers a personal smasher that takes a real insiders view Justice system produced nicely by Bailey's Brown -Check the video for his track Home by 8....already I know heads will be feeling this

Fat Gold Chain, Charlie Wrights Old Street London...Check it out!!

Million Dan and Jimmy Davis Quality Music

Was well impressed by the new Million Dan banger produced by Pete Cannon....Who Sey Hip Hop is dead!!? As well as vibing out to the video you can also download for free the track to keep you sharp on the sound scene when out and about. If your feeling this make sure you grab a copy of Dan's  'Spectrum'  album....I think someone's nicked my copy gotta get that banging again ready to party to in summer.  

A blast from the past came from Birmingham stalwart Jimmy Davis the other day. I have an EP of his from a few years back that cemented this geezer as one of the UKs premier lyracists, so was pleased to see his latest effort being given space to air on SBTV. Quality all day long.

Plan B - Ill Manors

Plan B - Ill Manors

This track has already garnered a lot of attention and has been discussed on a lot of media outlets; especially due to the madness of the video. An energetic return to form for Plan B despite inconsistancies; his seeming entrenched nihilism has never been a massive draw for me personally but the skills are on point. Unfortunately I'm not sure exactly what the message here is though, apart from the Manor being ill.....there are some salient points about cuts in Youth Services and politicians being completely out of touch with reality; but the extreme  violence of the recreation of the riots does smack of glamourisation. There is a scene at the end where I believe Riz MC (a very thoughtful recording artist and actor himself) is helping kick in an unfortunate person while gloating over a box of fresh trainers. This is similar to the now famous 'back pack picking' video of a Malaysian student getting robbed. Was this a legitimate cry of angst against the system or just an opportunity to thieve and bully? I reckon this track could have worked better if the social commantery and political criticism had been sustained and coherent; then the highly choreographed violence would have sent a more pertinant message. Shit is still mad entertaining though and I guess food for thought for all.

Simon Jr - Aeroplanes

From the jump off this 24 track instrumental hip hop album from Simon JR jumps out....anything that has a Mos Def vocal cut up within the first few seconds gets a big thumbs up from me. The album lives up to early promise throughout and the global influence grouded in funkalicious and hip hop sounds is a perfect accompaniemnt to todays London sunshine, but works equally well rocking a party or on your head phones as you funk your way around through life....go download it now for free!  

Gensu Dean featuring Large Proffessor

I love the cinematic edge to this video; but even more I love the creation of a seam of unbreakable love for hip hop music created through educating the younger generation. The little girl staring in the video will surely be a star....although possibly a  future Anakin Skywalker that must be protected from the Darkside!!

New Wiley 'Evolve or Be Extinct' Video, plus catch DJ Yoda and Chima Anya live in London

Stumbled over this track today and can't believe I hadnt seen it before....came out in February on the collossal Big Dada, the label l showing the way forward all over

London heads have even more to look forward to after Fat Gold Chain make sure you head down to XOYO to see the legendary DJ Yoda mash up the set with support from the one and only rapping doctor, my good friend Chima Anya! It's gonna be LIVE! Get your tickets here

Fat Gold Chain Live, Beardyman feat Foreign Beggars plus OutKast, Goodie Mob and Cool Breeze

Gotta love DJ Dave and his superhuman editing skills on this video for "Oh!" by Beardyman featuring Foreign Beggars....this was a big collaboration check the lowdown from PromoNews.tv... ..!

"Cut-up face antics for the human beatbox maestro Beardyman and his mates Foreign Beggars for Oh! by Jimi Crayon – a very suitable idea for a bunch who are their own instruments, executed in exuberant fashion.

“I jumped at the chance to work with these guys as I’ve known about them for a long time and both Beardyman and Foreign Beggars are incredible at what they do,” says Jimi. “I knew all three guys would be up for giving a quirky and energetic performance and didn’t really want to detract to much from this. I wanted to mix and match their faces as I thought I could get some weird combos from the guys different looks and skin tones.”

Beardyman ft. Foreign Beggars
Oh!
Director: Jimi Crayon
Co Director: Paul Barulis
Producer: Adam Farley
Prod Co: LoveHate Productions
DoP: Martin Roach
Art Dir: Ciaran Beale
Editor: Dave Silver

It's that time again Londoners and remember we have the One Hundred Pound Open Mic Competition! Big Ups to DJ Dave on this one, Editor Don! Dont forget to sign up to Fat Gold Chain and the party crew!http://www.facebook.com/events/338031506240424/

and finally check out this lyrical tour de force out of the South a few years back.....

The Vinyl Frontier

Dephect are behind a strong effort to keep the vinyl industry alive; check this video and be amazed by some quality beat production; this is the sort of thing that makes me extremely jealous.
Buy Records. from Dephect on Vimeo.

I knicked the above from the blog of venerated UK Hip Hop conductor Disorda, whilst checking out the one of the other passions he is becoming noted for; wicked Dub sets sourced from more of that funkalicious vinyl...never front on the wheels of steel! ....http://suspectpackages.blogspot.com/2012/03/dub-chronicles-march-2012-kane-fm.html

C2C DJs

French Worldbeating Crew C2C DJs have created some pretty cool visuals to complement their incredibly large, musical sound, this video is a precursor for their new EP soon to be dropping in the UK, watch this space!

Arse Out....Pass Out Parody (Had to be done really innit!!?)

Be interesting to see what else Kai Beaumont is up to? 

Genesis Elijah - My Truth

Great new track from the man who always tells it how it is; Genesis never fails to bring thought provoking lyrics from the heart....dont sleep this bangs!

Clean Bandit featuring Lily Cole, Fat Gold Chain Live Hip Hop and new music from Booda French!

First up on this marvelous once in every four years day; Fat Gold Chain Presents Oliver Sudden, Jester Jacobs, Ruby Kid and Mister Fox in two hype shows this Spring, get both dates in the diary if you are even remotely near London town! More info and cool stuff at the FGC Facebook pages

I was very excited to hear about this short film recently shown on the UK's Channel Four TV station; a great video for Clean Bandit ft Lily Cole track 'UK Shanty'.....and of course long time Vocalswords/Fat Gold Chain affiliate the one and only Eliza Shaddad! I love this video, one of the most creative things I've seen in a long while, big ups to all involved!


Respect to international hip hop super blog 2dopeboyz for linking up this new gem from Booda French (pka Truth) links with Brown Bag Allstars. I've always been a fan of the mans flow, and here J57 provides the perfect soundscape to Booda's intricate, heart felt ode to his home. A must have go check it over at 2dopeboyz.

 If that lot isnt enough, look out for Smiler's 'All I know' free mixtape....was just wondering before I post it up properly if this is the same Smiler who has worked with Stylah before!? Answers to solocypher@gmail.com to win some random shit from my flat! Peace

February Round Up.....Akala, William Shakespeare, Caxton Press, Kasha Rae, Ed Sheeran, plus Boiler Room Fresh Sesh Underground Hip Hop Cypher...What more could you want!?

February has definitely lived up to its creative potential after the bleak wasteland of January this year; I was very excited to see that London's very own Akala has got himself a well deserved spot on acclaimed acedemic and intellectual lecture circuit run by TED.com. As a fan of Akala's raw, honest and intelligent music, it was great to hear him make some very interesting comparrisions and observations in relation to the works of fellow bard, William Shakespeare.



Caxton Press have been creating no small buzz for themselves on the London hip hop and wider music scene. A collective formed by extremely talented lyracists, this new video showcases thier positive and inventive styles....try to catch them live at a venue near you soon too.


I caught the then plain Kasha down at Nottinghill Arts Club at a very momorable gig. Although his tracks were extremely danceable there was a real passion for rocking the mic, lyracism and an empathetic flair so it's great to see his ground work starting to show dividends with this video alongside Brit smasher Ed Sheeran.


Long time Fat Gold Chain and Vocalswords affiliate Lozza deserves some major props for getting a bunch of talented emcees from the London underground scene together under one roof for some cypher action. A big shout to the Boiler Room crew for holding it down on the video shoot front, was a lot of fun. Enjoy!

Fat Gold Chain present Mystro

Live once again from the heart of London, the Fat Gold Chain gang proudly present Mystro who will be performing a full live set this Friday 17th February. The night will also feature a sure to be slamming set from FGC Open Mic Champion Gambit Ace.....plus we will be running the open mic and of course the crew DJs will keep the place pumping. Check the promo video below, join the Facebook group and then relax and recap on the events of last year with Mys Diggy's 2011 rap up. Hip Hop lives in the UK!

Divine Rights - Sunday (Prod. By Cystic)

This one deserves at least 3 rewinds; some proper UK hip hop; this stuff is what I've been fiending for for a while! 

Epidemic & Dean Atta Hip Hop and Powerful Poetry

Epidemic came through with that classic boom bap head nod mic passing goodness. Suffering slightly for the bandying around of the 'faggot' insult, the companionship and dope sounds shine through from these guys. If your feeling these guys; go grab some of their music here 

Dean Atta's important poem "I am nobody's nigger" has been set to visuals by the SBTV team featuring a host of UK artists this combination packs a powerful punch.

New Scholarman video 'Overview'

The big homie from Maryland Scholaman returns to your screens with another great slice of classic hip hop. I'm loving this video that looks to be shot deep in the heart of Mexico (apologies if I'm wrong but the pyramids in the background look very similar to the ones I saw a bus ride from Mexico city a couble years ago) Great stuff, this is a taste of the forthcoming 'Worth Fighting For' coming in February.

Fat Gold Chain back for 2012...London Hip hop represent

Bennydiction "Beer Goggles and Rose Tinted Specs" New Video

Check out my brother Bennydiction getting some pretty rough treatment from a series of femme fatales in this heavy new video...the latest track from highly anticipated Long Player 'Hard Graft, Arts & Crafts and Hearty Laughs....I love it and it also get the thumbs up from my girlfriend who rates it as Fantastic! Check it ouuuut!!

Hip Hop History 1988 till 2011 The last installment...at last!!

From 1988 Hip Hop really seemed to be flying in a variety of very interesting directions. Talking to my man Chima Anya about this particular countdown he asked what the general theme or direction of the list was. I realised it doesnt really have a particular theme; just for me going through some of the different releases from each year of Hip Hop's existence. Supposedly at a rate of one a day in the run up till Christmas...oh dear that deadlines a bit dead now....never mind lets keep it running to the new year! And so, in at Number 22 from  1988 its......none other than the rap immortal Big Daddy Kane with one of my favourite classic jams, aint no half stepping......paragrahs I manifest, check out the original rhyme Prime Minister in full force; remember when his pen hits the paper....Ahh shit!!!

Big Daddy Kane held the crown as a giant of lyricism, however around the same time a hungry emcee made a return tot the stage. Kool G Rap was sharpening his skills and edge as his hardcore style began to be embraced just as musch of the inncence of Hip Hop had been lost and the early period of hip hop in the1980's was sadly being confined to history... Number 21....Kool G Rap& DJ Polo - Men at Work (1989).


1990 Number 21 - Masta Ace - The Music Man


1991 Number 20 - EPMD So Whatchya Saying? Apparently released in 1991 as a single, although the hip hop junkies had already been rocking to it from thieir 1989 album.


1992 Number 19 - Oh dear, far to many hot joints from 1992; I guess they will all have to share the 19 spot heheh I guess this is where Chima was right to question my priorites!!
Dre Dre & Snoop Dog - Nutin But A G Thang
Diamond D - What You Seek

Pete Rock & CL Smooth - T.R.O.Y (They Reminisce over You) Nas - Halftime 1993 - Number 18 - Souls of Mischief - Now till Infinity - Classic shit!! 1994 - Number 17 - Channel Live and KRS One - Mad Izm. Again I'ver had to miss out on mad classics (especially Big's Juicy, the classic Warren G/Nate Dogg Collab 'Regulate' and Common's I used to love Her) from this, another great year for great hip hop, but it's your turn to investigate more otherwise this list is never getting done!! Big L - Put it On! Nas ft Az - Life's a Bitch
1995 - Number 16 - A toss up again this time between Killah Priest's 'BIBLE' cut from the amazing GZA album liquid swords and Mobb Deep Shook Ones Part II - Probably the most ruggish thuggish track on this list. I guess this point in the list marks the increasing gulf that emerged between styles of hip hop from this period in time, and it seems sad that  these two tracks are nowadays unlikely to have any current equivalents.


I couldnt leave 1995 without this booming track that was mad influential in developing my personal love of hip hop lyracism, ruggedness and general verbal gymnastics to get ya girl on my mattress!
1996 - Number 15 - Poor Righteous Teachers featuring Nine - Gods, Earths and 85ers
1997 - Number 14 - Wu Tang Clan - Triumph
Immortal lines for all hip hop heads! Possibly the greatest posse cut of all time!? Rap along now... I bomb atomically, Socrates philosophys......

1998 - Number 13 - Big Pun - Dream Shatterer

 1999 - Number 12 -  Xzibit - Paparazzi

2000 - Number 11 - Task Force - Wha Blow.....Jacking the classic beat from Black Rob's 'Woah', Taskforce smashed this record and just as an era was apparently coming to an end in the US, British heads were showing strongly that ill spitting could be done regardless of accent......picking up a rare vinyl copy of this back in the day in an Australian record store also impacted on me showing the truly global element of hip hop.....

2001 - Number 10 -
Roots Manuva - Dreamy Days

2002 - Number 9
If lyrics had been getting increasingly forgotton in the mainstream version of hip hop, Canibus was resoulutely putting out some of the best music of his career. Re-listening to his work and noting the complex scientific, historical and liturary references it just reminds me of why his place as one of the greatest ever emcees should be assured. Ive sneaked in Jehst's classic Alcoholic Author track here to demonstrate the quality of lyracism also developing at the time in the UK. 2003 - Number 8 (Joint) Canibis - Master Thesis & Poet Laurete 2 - 

Jehst - Alcoholic Author


2004 - Number 7 - Its gotta be Jada with this unusually political anthem... Cant bypass this year though without re-visiting the classic Nas - Your the Man...indeed, ill shit from the legend

2005 - Number 6
Klashnekoff - Black Rose (revisted)


2006 - Number 5 - Hi Tek Music for Life
plus note this Killer Mike track....I was just embarking on studying to become a teacher around 2006 and that may be why I missed it; but hearing it fresh today has really opened my eyes to the intelligence of Killer Mike......

2007 - Number 4
International Players Anthem....I need to get married like this! Wonder how much this lot would cost to perform at it!!??

Honerable mention......Chammilionare and Slick Rick sticking it to fools with this great take on rap, politics and the media....
2008 - Number 3
Joel Ortiz - Hip Hop. Had this knockin on constant repeat when it first came up...dont believe me ask my housemates! twitter@jonmhill @lovelychaos!!

2009 - Number 2 - Rakim - Holy Are You....I love this track, inspirational and powerful; however with 77 dislikes on YouTube the controversies and prejudices of the world are ever present, seemingly especially towards hip hop and the people who create it.

2010 - Number 1 - Sci Fi Stu feat Remarkable Mayor John Robinson -No Swag Needed
Debut video for producer SciFi Stu featuring rising underground hip hop stars Remarkable Mayor & underground hip hop heavyweight John Robinson (Lil Sci of Scienz of Life). Turntable wizardry by Twelvebit!

2010 was a great year for releases that though not reaching the heights of fame deserved in the mainstream, at least bought the underground crew some gems. Akala released a very powerful track 'Yours and My Children' that provides food for thought in these fraught and increasingly divisive times
2011 - Check this! Most played video for me of 2011.....3 of the nicest rappers come together in the spirit of unity....loving hearing J Rawls breaking it down, the only missing bit is him doing a bit of rapping as well (saw him at Hip Hop Kemp rapping and DJing at the same time; dude is a beast!! Anyhow, yet again loads from 2011 that I've missed out but thats your job! Now I can get back to my inbox to try and supply some of the 2012 batch! Dont forget to check Suspect Packages for all the latest UK stuff too; I've let my finger slide off the pulse unfortunately but Disorda will always keep you laced. And for radio fixes Check Sammy B side's Rhymepad Radio, and as ever get the most indepth interviews and dope new Hip Hop from Conspiracy Radio and Rob One's 2020.........Peace to all and apologies if your favourite track of any year didnt appear.....this was a pretty personal take on hip hop! Reply with tunes if your offended! 

Hip Hop from 1985 to 1988 - Christmas Countdown!!

1986 Number 26 MC Lyte - I Cram to Understand You. Apparently written before she had turned 16; this love story turns nasty as Lyte tells of a relationship breakdown due her man's addiction to crack. 1987 Number 24 - One of the most ridiculous rap intro's that we all love; check out Ice T - Rhyme Pays ...."Bustin rhymes was his natural thing , he was crowd the westcoast mc king ,  but There was a rush of wack rappers , with one intention to crush this master rapper, but he showed no mercy , he rapped blood thirsty" 1988 Number 23 - Public Enemy - Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos. Wow!

Solocypher's Hip Hop Countdown 1983-85.....Rockmaster Scott and the Dynamic 3; Nucleus and Frandmaster Flash & Melle Mel

Number 29 - 1983 - Grandmaster Flash & Melle Mel - White Lines The pounding beat and production of White Lines puts it streets ahead of its contemporaries; whilst Melle Mel's veiled anti cocaine lyrics are another great example of Hip Hop's early social conciousness. How many different ways can you say snow anyway!? Check the end of the record with some super futuristic cut ups!! Wonder what Mel makes of Rick Ross and all the other cats glamourisng the drug dealing lifestyle nowadays? Number 28 - 1984 - Nucleus - Jam On It - This is one of the craziest early hip hop videos; b boys slammin it off the heezy!! Number 27 - 1985 - Rockmaster Scott and the Dynamic 3 ...Think you havent heard of this record? Check it and think again!!

Solocypher's Hip Hop Christmas Countdown 1979-2011 - Number 29 - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5- The Message (1982)

The hip hop police should take a fresh listen to this...original music from the people with a message. Melle Mel's immortal line; broken glass, every where...still rings through my head when ever I see those tell tale shining fragments signalling urban decay even in the London streets of 2011...The Furious 5 deserve even more credit as apparently it was member Cowboy who actually coined the term 'Hip Hop' itself while scatting. Respect due.

Solocypher's Hip Hop Christmas Countdown 1979-2011 - Number 30 - Funky 4+1 / That's The Joint (1981)

Solocypher's Hip Hop Christmas Countdown 1979-2011 - Number 31 - Kurtis Blow 'The Breaks' (1980)

A wicked break to party to, Kurtis lays down some nice observational and party verses over this piano led track. Highly influential down the line!

Solocypher's Hip Hop Christmas Countdown 1979-2011 - Number 32 - Sugarhill Gang - Rappers Delight

Greetings from a cold south London flat people! The world is not looking too rosy from this window at the moment; but let's not dwell on the negative for now and think about the upcoming festive season! I thought a good way to celebrate is to honour some of our hero's; and as such I humbly present the 'Vocalswords Christmas Countdown'; a journey through hip hop time and space. Please check the Solocypher Facebook page to like or add any of your favourite hip hop tunes from a particular year to make it a community history of hip hop....what will be Christmas number one!? (Shit too much SiCo sorry) So, officially (by record book standards anyhow) Hip Hop began (or at least) reared its recorded voice first in 1979. In that year, really only one record can truly be said to have set in motion the events, songs and history that combined to create the movement so many of us hold so dear...controversies over lyrics (shoutout to Casanova Fly!) aside; this is the jump off.... I've embedded the full length version with no video here; sit back in your time machine and imagine your self in a whole different era and world........

J Live - The Authentic

Always a breath of fresh air to hear a new Ras Kass joint and this one is no exception; incisive gangsterisms rubb shoulders with jokes and political commentary in the singular style that keep Rassy fans fiending for more! Check the track here

Another jem dropped throught the mail the other day; Audible Doctor X Blacastan. Check this new dopeness!

Skyzoo & Torae Live in London 1 Off UK Date!

My man Chima Anya will be hosting not one but 2 New York City heavyweights; Torae and Skyzoo at a fantastic venue in South London; if you are remotely near the big smoke on Wednesday 13th December you need to get your self a ticket quick for this exclusive night of dope hip hop!

SKYZOO With his critically-acclaimed debut album “The Salvation,” Skyzoo was both Brooklyn’s narrator and curator. The album hit the Billboard Top 200 charts at No. 14, the fourth-highest position among new artists. Working with a cast of producers that included 9th Wonder, Just Blaze, Nottz, Black Milk, Best Kept Secret, and Illmind, he created a sonic successor to hip hop milestones “Reasonable Doubt,” “Ready to Die,” “Illmatic” and “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx.” The lyrics are why Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg felt confident enough to put a lord of the underground among Nas, Andre Benjamin, Lil' Wayne, and Talib Kweli as the top lyricists alive. www.skyzoo718.com TORAE Torae gained recognition by collaborating with DJ Premier and Marco Polo. He and Marco Polo went on to receive critical acclaim for their collaborative LP entitled „Double Barrel“. With Cosigns from Hiphop Dx, 2DopeBoyz, Nah Right, Hot 97, XXL and a dope new album feat. production from DJ Premier and Pete Rock, if you are serious about Hiphop this is a man you need to catch up with. www.itstorae.com Chima Anya Chima Anya is a name familiar to anyone with a serious interest in Hip-hop in the UK. His debut mixtape came to national attention with support from Kiss, Choice, 1xtra and Radio 1, all while practising full time as a medical doctor. Having shared stages with legends such as Amp fiddler, KRS 1, Jay Electronica,Dead Prez and Pharaohe Monch it’s no surprise that when asked Chima states his greatest joy comes from performing. Always engaging, energetic and charismatic, Chima also fronts his own genre-leading 4 piece electronic / hip-hop outfit; a group that can only be described as a “must see". www.chimaanya.com + Special guests TBC

New Statik Selektah, B.I.G. Krit & Freddie Gibbs

Beats, rhymes, being dope and enjoying life; this is an ill track from some of the most exciting up and comers in the game...

Chima Anya - Closure

Big Props to Chima on this one; the hard hypnotic beat lays down the soundtrack to Chima's epic reflections on life. Filmed on a cold London autumnal morning; check out the cameo in the video lovingly shot by Fat Gold Chain renaissance man RP-1! And if you're feeling this make sure you check Chima alongside NY contemprary legends Skyzoo and Torae on 14th December for a one off UK show; more details Here

RIP Heavy D

Very sad unexpected news today; Heavy D has died aged just 44. A young death is a sad occurence in any circumstances, especially as Heavy D was one of the most positive, thoughfull and inspiring rappers of the 1990's. His presence will be sorely missed. RIP

New Solocypher, Jeff Spec, and Submit plus Classic Eat Good Hip Hop!

New Solocypher on production from DJ Nifty.....I recently hooked up with LeeN (NLT) to finally make a start on some proper productions and this is the result; was a very good feeling to get a recording done professionally so see what you reckon. Solocypher - What The Fuss by Solocypher Jeff Spec has produced a pretty immense sounding album 'Specnology'; I'm just listening through it bobbing my head to some wonderful horns at the moment so havent had a chance to form a full view of the album as a whole; but its going to be a pleasure checking it out! Jeff says of the project "Over the past 10 months, I've been working on a record that I truly believe is my best yet (I know that's the standard thing to say, but I won't release a record unless I feel it tops my last). The album, called "Specnology", is up on Bandcamp now for preview/purchase. Go check it here. Eat Good have been doing some outstanding work with many of the dopest heads in UK; I believe there is a Sonny Jim/Foreign Beggars collab in the not too distance future. In the meantime I've gone back to 2009 to re-check this dope posse cut 'Planet Rasco' ; in particular check out the rediculous verse from my boy Truth, always reppin the East!!

Submit - Victory Lap....pretty excellent track; haven't heard much stuff doper stuff than this recently! Soon to have his Mixtape dropping, this track is a thank you to fans after winning a hypetrak.com competition; Get involved...... SUBMiT-Victory Lap by Bombay Knox

Logic - Spectator

The spark that Sylvia Robertson, Grandmaster Flash, Last Poets and all the pioneers kindled still burns strongly; and for evidence of how Hip Hop has given a voice to humanity just watch this...the potential of simple beats and rhymes to hit so deep; big up Logic

RIP Sylvia Robinson

Regardless of the arguments to and fro on the precise origins of hip hop; credit must be given to Sylvia Robinson and her Sugarhill imprint for bring hip hop to the world; Rest in Peace. The following article is from the Guardian; please do check it out on their site if you would like to be embroiled in the usual pedantic debates in the comments section! Sylvia Robinson, 'mother of hip-hop', dies aged 75 Pioneering producer put out the first ever rap record by assembling the Sugarhill Gang by Sean Michaels Sylvia Robinson, 'the mother of hip-hop', has died aged 75. Most famous for assembling the Sugarhill Gang, Robinson was a songwriter, performer, producer and label owner. "RIP Ms Rob," tweeted Public Enemy's Chuck D. "A black woman putting rap records on the map/now a scene where today women are voided out of it." Born Sylvia Vanderpool in New York in 1936, Robinson began making records aged 14, under the name Little Sylvia, and enjoyed her first hit – 1957's Love Is Strange – as part of the duo Mickey and Sylvia. It would be 16 years until she next reached the top 15, this time with her own song, the soul classic Pillow Talk. Despite her success as a singer, Robinson's life changed direction in 1979, during a visit to the Harlem World disco. As a DJ played the Chic song Good Times, Robinson discovered rap. "The DJ was playing music and talking over the music, and the kids were going crazy," she told the New Jersey Star-Ledger in 1997. "All of a sudden, something said to me, 'Put something like that on a record, and it will be the biggest thing.' I didn't even know you called it rap." Although rap was already in its infancy, the genre had yet to be recorded. Robinson assembled a trio of Jersey kids – Big Bank Hank, Wonder Mike and Master Gee – and dubbed them the Sugarhill Gang. Hiring a band to recreate the rhythm from Good Times, they recorded the first rap single. "This was in the days before samplers and drum machines, when real humans had to play things," said bassist Chip Shearin. "Sylvia said: 'I've got these kids who are going to talk real fast over it; that's the best way I can describe it.'" Robinson released Rapper's Delight on Sugar Hill Records, founded with her husband Joe. While it only reached No 4 in the R&B charts, it launched a movement. By the early 80s, the label's roster included the biggest names in the scene: the West Street Mob, Funky Four Plus One, the Treacherous Three, and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. When the latter released The Message in 1982, Robinson was listed as co-producer. "She was really good on the artistic level," said Michael "Wonder Mike" Wright, "coming up with material and shaping lyrics and melodies into a song, not just a piece of music that's five minutes long." Her work was a powerful inspiration, helping to make hip-hop into arguably the most popular genre on the planet. Robinson's label notched up 26 gold records before closing in 1986, following a troubled distribution deal with MCA. The Sugar Hill recording studio, in Englewood, New Jersey, was destroyed by a fire in 2002. Robinson died on Thursday morning of congestive heart failure. She is survived by three sons, as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. "Making a dedication song with my sister [Leanetta] to my grandmother," Darnell Robinson tweeted on Thursday. "Grandson and Granddaughter of Hip-Hop." The Sugarhill Gang are reportedly working on a new album.

Random Axe ft Roc Marciano "Chewbacca"

Some top technical spitting as ever from Sean P, rocking with the force of a Jedi cipher,alongside Guilty Simpson and a nice cameo from Roc Marciano, the beat knocks and the video is pretty jokes. Good work as ever coming out of Bucktown.

Murs x Ski Beatz plus The Dark Sea Scrolls ft El Crisis and HKB Finn

For all the Independent Artists doing thier thing this is a heavy weight rallying call, check it out..... And if that gets you in the mood for some authentic artistry, make sure you check this new night if you are out and about in London; having had the pleasure of witnessing the host El Crisis at one of our recent Fat Gold Chain events and his spoken word forthcoming events 'The Dark Sea Scrolls' are destined to be pretty special, especially as UK hip hop legend HKB Finn (previously Huntkillbury) is one major name amongst some serious poetical and lyrical talent.

B Boys in the UK

I like to harp on about the disunity between the elements of hip hop down the pub; but like many pendants rarely do anything to help bridge the gap...so in a small attempt to do such check details for the UK B-Boy Championships, its going to be hosted by Bronx legend Crazy Legs and Zula Nation grandee Afrika Islam. If its anything like the Notorious IBE in Holland it should be sick! Tickets are pretty steep for the main event (although some real world class talent will be battling it out)....however for ballers on a budget you can check the qualifying rounds out in Islington for £15!

League 510 - The Soul of a Synth (Flying Lotus Instrumental)

League 510 - The Soul of a Synth (Flying Lotus Instrumental)

Got stuck into this tune and if you are reading this I have a feeling you will too! These guys have a got a pretty interesting back ground story according to thier press release "Emcees TK, Mont, Mr. Knowitall and DJ Blacksmith better known as League510 are pioneers of a sound that is all their own, Town Techno. With a sound that is out of this world, League510's musical journey began in a galaxy far away from ours. After traveling the universe for years, they entered our galaxy and our planet shortly thereafter. With sights on our world, the quartet chose to land in the hills east of Oakland, CA. After hiding their ship deep in the hills they approached this new town with great curiosity and were immediately amazed by the vibrant culture that they found. Adopting the Bay Area scene as their new home, League510 wasted no time in beginning their new musical journey here in our world. Using advanced abilities, the four emcees quickly mastered the art of sound and gave birth to Town Techo, a form of music that would unite the people in heightened awareness; to show them to take action, to appreciate the fun in life, to believe in themselves and to believe in The League." Check the styles! The Soul of a Synth (Flying Lotus Instrumental) by League510 If you're feeling the vibe; buy the album here - http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/believe-in-the-league-ep/id422907443

Casual and Chima Anya both going hard on new tracks!

Very excited to be posting these two choons today; reinvigorating my hopes for a return to dopeness in Hip Hop...First up Chima Anya (chilling with myself and Big John at Fat Gold Chain) treats us to some fiiire bars on a freestyle jumping on hard beats on this heater, originally Terrah Danjah, by Royal T ...and can you believe a reject from his soon to come 'Closure' project...must mean its definitely gonna one to look out for... Chima Anya - Full Attention by Chima Anya Moving over to States and Westcoast legend Casual of the Hieroglypics presents 'Fiend for Hip Hop' for a slice of rediculously dope music with a nice Nas vocal cut on the hook...classic!

J.Cole - Cole World the Sideline Story Album Preview

An awful lot of hype is surrounding J Cole at the moment, and having been impressed by a few of the tracks I had already heard from him, it was a great pleasure to attend a listening party of his debut album, apparently produced by No ID and released very soon (cant find an official date at the moment) here are the initial Vocalswords impressions..... The album intro eases in gently with some general random chat, which seems unassuming but swiftly an ominous piano leads into the massive sounds of 'Dollar and a Dream', a classic cinematic, riding out beat with a fantastic arrangement provide a great platform for Cole to set out his stall. "Walk with a n--- pain, quick fix, everyone broke" this is an ode to coming up through hard knocks in the game of life and music. It's good to hear a humble note that runs through the album with "Never knowing riches, he's known broke, jeans low with a mean flow" This album opener is pretty swaggertastic but works pretty well. The tempo remains quite upbeat but "Can't Get Enough" featuring Trey Songz is a fairly standard bump and grind led tune that will probably be favoured by many people, unfortunately not me....while I like the amusing swagger and tongue in cheek class of In the Morning with Drake, later in the album, I will probably skip this track on the album; for some reason the phrase 'Beat the Pussy Up' jars a sour note in my mind. Luckily for me a real treat from this album comes up next. Fans of Cole will already be well aware of this track but on listening again the clever song set up and magnificent delivery of 'Lights Please' is a sure fire reason to get this album. Documenting the fine line between discussing social issues and getting more intimate there is something intangible about this track that makes it a classic....playing it to my flatmate he was very impressed by how such a simple set up can sound so good. Sideline Story appears at the heart of the album and is a statement of intent that showcases J Cole's rhyming ability and honesty over a resounding boom bap beat highlighted with a nice piano tinkle; highlighting how it "fucks up a white man's head when they see I got manners". I didnt quite catch the full version of the hook, but again this track will be another good reason for grabbing the album. Unfortunately the out of place electronica and disjointed, unnecessary ostentationess of Jay Z and by default Cole on 'Mr Nice Watch' knocked the so far smoothly running album out of kilter slightly. The pace remains high with Cole World and some heavy 808 drums inject some energy as Cole flips some pretty nice verses of a generally self congratulating tone. 'In the Morning' is, as mentioned earlier, a great tune so take a break if you need and appreciate the humour and production value of the song. Got to love the girls singing along to the chorus. "Lost Ones" brings a well placed slice of maturity to the proceedings over a classic beat that allows the lyrics to shine; some deep refleections on the responsibilities of parenthood taken as a conversation between partners. Cole switches his delivery to narrate the female's point of view and the vicious lyrics and delivery sound like a slap in the face. The track ends with a heavy soulfull hook, mashing up generic song arrangements and providing another example of the diversity and talent of the artist. "Nobody's Perfec"t (ft Missy Elliot) is a fantastic tune that see's Missy in excellent form displaying an amazing voice that to be honest I hadnt really appreciated before. This fairly slow headnodder has some really nice guitar licks and fits in perfectly to the running order. "Never Told" has a spacy, soundshifting type beat with some random word play that appears to be aimed at a girl. Although it sounds quite odd its a fairly short track and seems to work well as a slightly offbeat musical interlude before the final installment of the album. "Rise and Shine" is a highly optimistic tune where Cole documents some of his journey on the rise up to achieving the position he is in now. His workman like attitude and persona gives him an affability that helps this track sound very genuine, and is genuinely a positive and entertaining track. "God's Gift" Has a gaellic sounding, haunting introduction which is soon accompanied by some hard drums creating a very nice soundscape. Cole comes over pretty hard on this one but again, a single listen does not do it justice and I will have to check this one out in more depth. "Breakdown" is a very interesting, soulfull sounding tune with some fantastic instrumentation with Cole in his finest form, waxing lyrical about the temptations that lurk in clubs, stresses and strains of family life on mothers and various social issues and problems. I really need to relisten to this track but it sounded a super dope slice of soulfull music that really establishes the potential of hip hop can be; for me this is J Cole's real superstar track. The album moves finishes up with "Workout" and my first impression was.....really? Another unfortunate sore thumb, but I imagine it will get spins as a radio friendly hit for the ladies. General generic pimp fodder about hollering at big ol chains in a range shaking them thangs. As a tea drinking british gent it doesnt really float my boat but I imagine when Im dandying around the west end and this comes on I probably wont mind gyrating against some nubile young thing while this is playing. Still think it is a bit of a shame as it it slightly tarnishes what is otherwise a pretty genuine heart felt album. So in summary, despite a few blunders this album hangs together extrodinarily well; the music is incredible and Cole delivers an album that bares an awful lot of soul whilst giving him credibility as an authentic lyricst, story teller and showman. This is the sort of album that has long been needed and should put a shot of adrenaline into both hip hop and contemporary music. It would be nice to hear some more lyrical schemes edging more into a political or economic commentary but that's a personal bias of mine, but I am hopeful that as J Cole becomes more comfortable in his role he will be able to expand the scope of his work, and lead the way for a concious, music loving approach to beats and rhymes.

Truth Vs Tony D - Cold City Battles hosted by Charlie Sloth

Loving this battle some great lines, and both emcees coming with a bit more comedy and intelligence than is sometimes seen! Vote at the end for the winner

Unbridled Land Grabbing Greed! Plus new Statik Selektah ft Big K.R.I.T & Freddie Gibbs

A pretty slick preview of a larger campaign from Oxfam's GROW campaign; a project to try and make sure the world has enough to eat. Pretty powerful stuff already.

Statik Selektah always packs a smooth hip hop punch with his consumate production and his new single featuring Big K.R.I.T and the hard-as-fuck-but-mad-intelligent Freddie Gibbs lay it down nicely. Check the new single taken from new album 'Population Control' here

Juice Aleem, Fat Gold Chain, Antidote plus Carpetface & Audio1

Yes yes Yall Live hip hop is repping as Fat Gold Chain present Juice Aleem plus the return of funky rap battles! Emcees and rap Junkies get down to Charlie Wrights this Friday! Email solocypher@gmail.com for more info or join us on Facebook (link on the right) In other rap news..... People here in the UK have had a while to reflect on the recent riots that broke out accross the capital, and Carpetface & Audible 1 have decided on the drastic but fun filled measure of just packing it in and head to the beach instead. A pretty good idea and if the convoy is going to be pumping this thumping tune (and its dopealicious dubstep remix) I might have to get in the missus's jalopy and join 'em...enjoy! Time To Get Out (escape from the riot) - new single from CARPETFACE & AUDIBLE1 by CARPETFACE & AUDIBLE1 Slightly less sunny but definitely representing the British sound is boom bap heavy weight Antidote's latest project alongside the always ill Pro P 'Antidote - Mass Hypnosis. This free to download album is chockfull of emcees spitting from experience in a Mancunian land filled with alcholic, drug fuelled geezers and slags where tea is drunk mainly as a cure to the disgusting hangovers and memories of truly messy nights...the sort of mess most can relate to on a "Friday Night". The track "Termination" with Assa and Deadline is a rediculous highlight with lightning speed sick flows over a redicullous headnodder from Pro P. The whole project is full of gems; I need to spend a while more zoning out to this but hopefully you get the idea; real life from quality artists this is UK hip hop still grinding.

Go get your down load on now for some quality......Bandcamp Goodness

A Good Man? Great tune from Eliza Shaddad

It's great to see my home girl Eliza Shaddad starting to get a real buzz in the industry and congratulations to her on winning a Sony recording contract. I've just been checking her flashy new site (www.elizashaddad.com) and stumbled over this fantastic mini-movie or video short. On a car radio can be heard the incredible voice of Eliza on her song 'A Good Man; whilst a pretty disturbing but very well done drama unfolds. I have no other info on this work so am quite intrigued...anyway get checking!

Mr Average Shortfilm from Jesus Plaza on Vimeo.

Esinchill - Daddy Was A Sailorman

Great piece of chilled hip hop with a very nice sentimental feel representing good family. Lovely sounds from Jake One and a smooth video shot by Casual...