EEDRIS ABDULKAREEM - NIGERIA MY COUNTRY JAGA JAGA PT.2

The original version or part one of this track in 2004 caused controversy and was banned by then president of Nigeria Obasanjo. There is a short version of it floating in the internet ether but unfortunately the quality isnt great. Part 2 however is an equally powerful track calling on leaders both political and religious to make a difference. Ni-ja Boy!

Obama's 99 Problems (Explicit Political Remix)

Not sure who edited this together but it's pretty well done. Personally I dont have huge issues with Obama, who in my opinion has at least pulled us (the west) back from the abyss that morons Bush and Blair had us facing into in term of International Relations. Im aware of the many criticisms of Obama especially in regard large corporations and their influence; however in the upcoming elections, from a British perspective I have my hopes firmly pinned on the Democrat's main man. I have a feeling a version of this made for our head boy Dave, Mr Cameron would come off looking far worse.

Mecna - Kryptonite feat. Ghemon/Gilmar (Official Video HD)

Saw this whilst browsing and although I dont understand the lingo this is a great tune with a pretty intense video. Any Italians out there drop a translation!?

Audible Doctor "I think that..." EP

Audible Doctor has been behind an awful lot of goodness recently so I was excited to hear of the release of this EP; with features from legends Wise Intelligent, Blacastan and Elzhi this is quality from start to finish. Audible come through consistently heavyweight on the mic, and as the man creating many of the beats this EP is an individual tour de force that is perfectly complemented by production and lyrical assists. Check the EP here and get the Download

Chima Anya - Still Here

The first release from upcoming project 'The Doctor's Note' this is a smooth, thoughtful but very on point jam from my man Chima Anya, produced by Dexter and with a sick video featuring er, an awful lot of Chima Anya's and the beautiful Chantelle. Dedicated to Adeyosola Adedayo who sadly passed earlier this year, this track celebrates life no matter where it finds you.

Ed Green - No Borders

Shot with Jerusalem in the background this track from UK emcee Ed Green makes some thoughtful points on the plight of Palestine and the hypocricys of the statist system.A strong track with a very important message for contemplation.

Ras Kass "Definition of a Raw Spitter"

Doing what it says on the tin Rassy goes extra hard on this banger with a nice concept video; classic Menace nod too...

7evenThirty ft Sleepy Will & Kamikaze

Taken from "Heavens Computer" concept LP, 7evenThirty comes hard on "Mysterious Business" ft Sleepy Will and hits a cord with anyone tired of turning on the radio to hear the same artists again and again..."Original, what the fuck is that?" This callabo track takes the rap music industry to task from the point of view of hardcore independent lyricists. Trying to get rich off rap, rapping about selling drugs but wearing "jeans uncomfortably snug" these guys are calling out some serious failings in the culture. "I feel like giving up" is one of the disillusioned opening lines in this track, but these guys really shouldn't. Smooth flows over a wicked moody beat, (I cant embed the audio at the moment...holla at solocypher@gmail.com if you can help)....so click the link above and go check it! 

Azaelia Banks - Van Vogue

Azealia Banks has been blowing up lately and this new video has obviously been given a bigger budgets than her previous work. I'll be honest I'm not 100% sure what her flow is all about but the fact she goes in and loves emceeing is good enough for me, and the eye candy appeal is just too much for me to resist
I heard some Has-Lo a while back and enjoy his laid back yet postive style. This animated video does a great job of bringing his quirky flow on 'Inherit the Stars' to life, riffing on art, racism and whatever else Has feels like spitting!

Hardcore Special.....Kaniva - Warrior Freestlye

Parental guidance advised; the following text and videos can be considered offensive Shiittt....My middle class politically correct side kicked in as I first listened to this new set of bars from Kuniva; horrible violent, misogynistic attack rap; but as the whole rap kicks in I just couldnt help wildin' out, as they say.  This is that real hardcore rugged rap shit, take it as you will :) Hmmmm something about the duality of man quote here.....
 Ab Soul Black Lip Bastard ft Fendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q and J Rock come through equally hard on this Rocksmith track; and arguably with J Rock coming through with the strongest flow of all, you make up your minds

What If....Rudyard Kipling gets a fresh overhaul

Just watched a very entertaining and inspiring take on Rudyard Kiplings classic poem 'If' with Noel Clarke using the classic verse to help inspire a troubled young man to see what can be achieved when the effort is made. Ridiculously sick Parkour, BMX skills, beatboxing, street art and sick flows from among many including Brum's fire spitter RtKal this is an excellent expose of UK talent, from a century ago breathing through to today. Good to see real talent being given a platform. Watch it HERE

The Loft : Rap Vs Poetry

This is going to be off the chain! Come on down and support your favourite genre!

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The Book Theives "TBT/Lines"

Having had the pleasure of witnessing Legoman win the Fat Gold Chain title, and later watching them smash a live set it's great to see another video from these fellas...

Chima Anya - "Flexible/BBR"

Chima Anya is back with a switch up track that is also available for free download, some real BBR right here!! Check it!! Download the track for free here! And check out ChimaAnya.com for more info and music

Veritas

A new force emerging from Ireland are rap duo "Veritas" who've recently dropped two seriously impressive tracks along with two compelling videos. 

"Thou shalt not fall" has a haunting, beautiful gothic sounding instrumental that provides a classical back drop for some of the illest rhymes I've heard in a long while, opening to"Traumatise your mind like an intense interrogation" and "The man that loses all is ready to fight for fucking anything; I've lost more than you would ever be even capable of handling". Both emcees come correct "With a reinforced perspective your sytem will never restrict how I think, my leak subconcious thought  insync with instrumentals but keep the darkest thoughts incripted scripted with invisible ink" 

The violent history of Ireland is obviously still raw in the land that Veritas inhabit and  the overspill into wasted landscapes wrought by drugs, unemployment and violence is bought to focus by these their rhymes. Track "Dark Ages" brings disturbing sets of narratives; a mother struggling with pain killer addiction gets the news that her son has apparently committed suicide, but in dubious circumstances, meanwhile another family member spirals violently out of control, his misery compounded as he "doesnt understand why his Da left him" News snippets within the tracks highlighting the levels of violence that has co-incided with ruthless drug dealers and led to Veritas venting in this heavy track. These boys go from the heart but with a technical swagger that puts them on an  playing field with the top emcees outside of Ireland. 

Veritas, individual emcees Epik n Exile hailing from Dublin and Kildare also, impressively, produce their own material but have a few producer features on upcoming album, so watch out for that; their "Plans are to keep projectin the truth as we see it in the rawest form we can"