We linked up with the amazing Maiday to record a ‘zoned out’ version of our new track Big Love taken from Eye of the Tiger Volume 2.
Young Dro (@dropolo) & DJ Burn One (@DJBurnOne)– Ralph Lauren Reefa mixtape
Young Dro returns with a new mixtape hosted (and featuring production from) DJ Burn One. This one has some bangers. Download here or stream below.
Shy Glizzy (@ShyGlizzy) – Get Smoked Freestyle (Video)
Shy Glizzy returns with the visuals after releasing the freestyle over Lil’ Mouse’s record yesterday. Directed by J.Cudder & Koosta from JUKEBOX:DC.
Recap: Lyrical Master Heat 5 (@ArtistFlameus @NxtGenUK @LethalBizzle @DJTarget @RollDeepManga)
The final heat of Cameo’s Lyrical Master see’s Flameus from West Bromwich up against Nxt Gen from Loughborough, with guest panel Lethal Bizzle, Manga and DJ Target. Who will go through to the final? Watch Round 3 in full here.
DJ Fresh Feat. Rizzle Kicks – Skyhighatrist
DJ Fresh’s forthcoming album ‘Nextlevelism’ (preorder here), which is due 1st October on Ministry Of Sound.
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Nike Nando (@SuperNikeNando) – The Erika Interlude
Spreadlove is coming soon…in the meantime, we get to hear another track about a pretty deep relationship now. Check it out below.
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Download: Nike Nando – The Erika Interlude (Right Click + Save As)
Fekky (@FekkyOfficial) – Day In The Life (Part 3)
Catch up with Fekky after droppin his street banger ‘Come On Den‘ (hosted by DJ Whoo Kid) in Switzerland…this is a day in his life, featuring a hype performance with Albanian star Noizey OTR and a music video at the end. Featuring JJ and shot by Elmino.
The xx Perform Perform On ‘Later… with Jools Holland’
The xx treated the fans to a rendition of ‘Angels’ while on the BBC Two late show.
The L.O.X. Feat. Swizz Beatz – Grand Wizard (@TheRealKiss @TheRealStylesP @REALSHEEKLOUCH @THEREALSWIZZZ)
Classic Ruff Ryders blend. Kind of.
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Jaden Smith (@officialjaden) – The Coolest (Video)
On the low, this songs kind of goes…not bad, Smith-spawn. The Cool Tape drops October 1st. Directed & edited by Mike Vargas for Nuyorktricity. Vocals produced & music provided by Omarr Rambert for Stoopid Robots.
Freeway (@PhillyFreezer) Feat. Mama Jones (@MamaJones1) – F.O.S. (Freedom Of Speech)
It’s always good to see Philadelphia Freeway continue to drop good music….this is the title track to his upcoming F.O.S. project, which is hosted by Don Cannon.
Joey Swagga (@JoeySwagga301) ( Garvey The Chosen One (@GarveyTheChosen) (Underrated) Offical Video
Joey Swagga is back with a new video with Gravey The Chosen One off his highly anticipated mixtape “Back 2 Bizness”, hosted By @DjSchems , @JukeboxDC , and @Livemixtapes .
YSC (@StunnaB_ysc x @CHASE_YSC)- No Worries Freestyle
As YSC prepares to release their debut mixtape “Stunna Season” rap group YSC decides to jump on Lil Wayne’s “No Worries” and spit a freestyle. Stunna Season is set to be released on October 31,2012 featuring producer 2tall, Dew Baby , Marcus Canty and more. YSC will be performing alongside Fat Trel at Ust Music Hall in DC on Oct 14,2012.
Rihanna (@Rihanna)“Diamonds”
Rihanna drops off her first single off her upcoming LP, Produced by Stargate and Benny Blanco. Rihanna never fails with her music she has another hit on her hand as she prepares to release her new album. You can pick this up now on itunes.
Charlie Sloth (@CharlieSloth) Presents ‘Rap Britannia: The UK State Of Rhyme’
A new visual story from 1Xtra following Charlie Sloth’s journey to find out about rappers in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The follow up to the award-winning It’s Grime Up North. Watch as Charlie takes his search for homegrown rap talent nationwide and tries to celebrate the diversity of the UK rap scene.
Starring (in order of appearance): Astroid Boys, Mr Phormula & Hoax Emcee, Flow Dem, Goldie Lookin Chain, Jun Tzu, Dan Magill, Sketch Nine, Madhat McGore, Deko, Respek BA, Werd (S.O.S), Bigg Taj, English Frank, RoxXxan, Tez Kidd, Shotty Horroh & Mic Righteous.
Check out the music video for the UKRA (UK Rap Anthem) here.
Ludacris (@Ludacris) Feat. Kelly Rowland (@KELLYROWLAND) – Representin’
From Luda’s upcoming album, I presume (is it still going to be called Ludaversal?).
Konny Kon (@KONNYKON) – Outlook Sessions (@SBTVOnline)
Manchester veteran Konny Kon from Broke ‘N’ £nglish dropped some bars for us in Croatia.
Frank Ocean (@frank_ocean) – Blue Whale
Frank Ocean has blessed his fans with a new track via his Tumblr, which is apparently a dedication to his unborn daughter. Pure dope…check it out below.
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Lightshow (@Lightshow10thpl) – Pressure
Lightshow drops off another new song that will not make his next mixtape which is set to drop next month. Real Live
Gucci Mane (@gucci1017), Young Scooter (@1YOUNGSCOOTER), Waka Flocka – Hold Ya Rollie Up
Gucci Mane and Young Scooter are linking up for FreeBricks II, the sequal to Gucci’s mixtape with Future. On this leak, they grabbed Mike WiLL for the beat and Waka Flocka for a guest feature. Expect FreeBricks II soon.
Shy Glizzy (@ShyGlizzy) Get Smoked Freestyle
Shy Glizzy continue to release new music and today he releases a new freestyle over Lil Mouse hit record . Fly Money on the way.
Roses Gabor (@RosesGabor) – Stars
Forthcoming on (Toddla T’s) Girls Music/Ninja Tunes, we introduce the JB:UK community to the lovely Roses Gabor’s new single. Courtesy of BBC 1’s Annie Mac.
Merlin Miles (@MerlinMiles) – My Story (@MIKEVISUALS)
Check out this up and coming artist, with visuals courtesy of JUKEBOX:DC affiliate Mike Visuals (definitely someone other artists need to get at for a video….his twitter is in the headline).
D.O.E. C.I.G.A.P.O.M. (@DoeCigapom) – Caged Birds (EP)
Now THIS is what Hip-Hop is all about: if you’re from D.C. and you’ve been complaining about the music that’s been coming out of this city, you need to be hitting that play/download button ASAP. D.O.E. C.I.G.A.P.O.M. is bringing that dope music back and you can expect that there will be plenty more where this came from. Check out the new Caged Birds EP below.