We caught up with Chip to talk about his forthcoming release London Boy, working with T.I and Grand Hustle plus Lord of the Mics IV and Grime music.
@LoickEssien – @AmaruDonTV Interview
Amaru Don TV catches up with Singer/writer Loick Essien for part one of our interview.
@RelentlessCrew Feat. @RamenaMusic – Way With Words (Video) (@KayDasho @RC_Castro)
Produced by Levlz and directed by Carly Cussen. You can purchase the song here.
@Example & DJ Wire (@SamuelWire) Acquire 2013 Summer Residency At @MallorcaRocks
Rocks’ favourite Example is set to make a triumphant return to the Balearics with longstanding collaborator DJ Wire, for an amazing run of 12 exclusive shows on dates across the summer only at Mallorca Rocks.
Example said: “The reason for the residency and why I keep coming back for more is quite simple. Whether it’s my live show or the We Are Rockstars crowds, the hotels are packed and the atmosphere is incredible. I’ve started on new material and have some big collaborations in the pipeline. DJ Wire is working on new material too. We’ll change our set over the summer but it’s the best of my back catalogue mashed up with whatever huge tunes are around for summer. It’s not often you can spend all day on the beach and then jump on stage and party with a few thousand holidaymakers. Honestly, playing the Mallorca Rocks Hotel – it feels like home for the summer.
With 12 shows in total during his exclusive season residency it’s going to be one seriously hot summer for Example.
GRizzly (@ThisIzGRizzly) – Fight Club (Video) (@SwiftaBeater)
Check out GRizzly’s first track, taken from his forthcoming ‘Back On My Grime‘ EP, released 17th December (download here). Produced by Swifta Beater.
Little Mix (@LittleMixOffic) – Change Your Life (Lyric Video)
Little Mix has released a lyric video to their new single ‘Change Your Life’ (which was co-written by Biff Stannard of Spice Girls fame), which you can check out above.
Slay (@SlayMusic) – About To Blow (Video)
The latest visual from a post-Lord Of The Mics’ Slay. Produced by TRC.
Fangol (@FANGOLNOTTZ) – Chosen (Video) (@TVTOXIC)
The above visual is taken from Fangol’s forthcoming mixtape titled ‘Things Have Changed‘, which is due sometime next year.
@LinkUpTV: The Tracklist – @AmplifyDot’s ‘Spare Parts’
A. Dot breaks down the tracklist to her lastest mixtape with Link Up TV.
Kasha Rae (@KashaRaeMusic) – Mic Merkers Freestyle (@MixtapeMadness)
Mixtape Madness presents Mic Merkers, showcasing MCs to watch out for in 2013…..Kasha Rae definitely showed up for this session. Check out his latest mixtape as well.
K.O.F. (@KOFmusic) – Thugz Mansion/Smells Like Teen Spirit/TimeBomb (Live Mashup)
Probably one of the more creative performances I’ve ever witnessed. You can download the audio here.
This track is a mashup of 2pac’s “Thugz Mansion” and Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit”, blended with some KOF’s own lyrics from his track “Timebomb”.
Phil Dyer features on guitar.
This track is taken from SOUL: Live, which is a free bundle of music featuring acoustic one take performances of some of his fan favourite live mashups and covers.
Jessie Ware (@Jessie_Ware) – Sweet Talk (Video)
Jessie Ware’s sound somehow manages to sound like the 80s and current music, all the while done effortlessly. Check out the visual to her latest song from ‘Devotion‘, titled ‘Sweet Talk’.
Chronik (@DaRealChronik) & Gods Gift (@E3sFiNEST) In The Studio For ‘Shoot Out (Police & Thief)’
Courtesy of The Grime Report:
Slew Dem’s Chronik and Grime Legend Godsgift hooked up to record a new Banger called Shoot Out (Police & Thief) for Chronik’s forthcoming mixtape ‘Rise Of The Lengman’ and here’s some of the action from the recording session for the track.
@SuperCloudGang (@JNR_5 & @Enz_Superfly) – Ghetto Tears (Video) (@INCA_R)
New visual from Inca Recordings artists JNR & Enz from Super Cloud Gang.
Tippaly (@TIPPALY) – Tippa Dior Freestyle (Video)
Tippaly drops a new visual for a freestyle that sounds like a full tune. Check it out above.
Cipher Jewels (MD7) (@CIPHERJEWELS) – The Money Making Manual (@UKOVERSTOOD)
You can purchase Cipher Jewels latest book that he speaks on here (which I’m doing immediately)…..visual courtesy of UK Overstood and spotted on The Grime Report:
Birmingham’s Cipher Jewels has dropped his much anticipated book The Money Making Manuel which will help any one from an urban background to learn to manage their money and learn about investments in an easy to understand format making this something every smart Hustler needs in his or her life as these days no one’s really paying attention to their financial future and being from the ‘Hood’ is no excuse.
@TEMPA_T, @DaRealChronik, @GManSlewdem, @RageSlewdem, @OfficialDPower & Dynamik – Deja Vu FM Set (@SpartanSpooky)
A dope Grime set for an hour on DPower Diesle’s show with DJ Spooky on Deja Vu FM.
Big Cakes (@bigCAKES) – Elephants (Video)
Produced by Jack Diggs…from Big Cakes’ ‘CCC‘ project.
Big Cro (@BIGCRO1) – Different Way (Video)
Big Cro does his thing over Rick Ross’ ‘Diced Pineapples’ remix.
Serena Soya (@SerenaSoya) – Do You Remember (Video)
I dunno…..I can definitely hear that she has a nice voice, but the mix doesn’t seem showcase her voice as it should…..just my opinion. Check out Serena Soya’s latest visual for ‘Do You Remember’….produced by Sinikle.
Dont Jealous Me (@DontJealousMe) – The Relationship
Tboy is back with his Dont Jealous Me persona and series:
Tboy gets some interesting news from his girlfriend, lol
@Discarda – RWD TV Interview (@LordOfTheMics 4)
With his standout clash with Jaykae the talk of the internet this week following Lord of the Mics 4’s highly anticipated release, it was only right that we catch-up with Grime stalwart Discarda with Jammer in attendance to talk about his involvement in the legendary DVD series, his clash with Invasion’s Jaykae and more…
Devlin (@DevlinOfficial) – Link Up TV Interview (@LinkUpTV)
Devlin speaks with Link Up TV about record labels, the UK urban scene and more.
@NuBrandFlexxx Feat. @BOYADEE, @DarqEFreaker, @PEIGH & @WONDERBOY__ – Project: Cherryade (Video)
From the forth-coming ‘Trip’ EP. Check out the lyrics below.
[Hook 1: Darq E Freaker]
BILL IT REAL HARD, bill it-bill it, REAL HARD
BILL IT REAL HARD, bill it-bill it, REAL HARD x 2
[Verse 1: Boyadee]
Now I could write bars till my pens empty, But too many wanna be the best mc
I’d rather make P’s from the hits that I wrote, And drive round the mannor in the best M3
I remember when we started this ting, Came in the game on a fardarissh ting
Video killed the radio star, Bare man weren’t eating on a margarish ting
So you wanna be the best but why? I felt what you feel cause i came from grime
But had to think should I really care for a scene where the best DJs an ex Forum guy?
No sending… True say Grimes in my heart till the ending
Even tho most of the scenes been far from friendly, I’d still two’s anyone of them on the lem ting
We’re the best and we don’t need a panel to know this, And yes we could’ve put a lot more out
But a shark don’t have to be told hes a shark, If hes stuck in a pool full of goldfish (huh)
We’re different, so they outkast us in an instant
But the hits still bang like a piston, that is all… Thanks for listening.
[Verse 2: Darq E Freaker]
Smoking this Damien Marley it got me feeling gnarly (OUFF!)
Cowabunga surfs up dude, I ride the wave like it’s a Harley*
*Davis, I’m out for the money, punani I get without asking
All these bums are pissed at the shit that I do-do, I got them going potty
(WHAT?) And you’re lame I’m sorry, I’ve got the market & I’m off my trolley
Anybody that want it please come & get bodied, I walk like I’ve got the blood of a tiger
I think I’m Charlie Sheen, hash #winning , Zack Morris
And right now I’m higher than mount everest, I’m a forest on fire the way I burn green quick
And I ain’t even Shaggy but I’m boombastic, so flash don’t be looking if you’re epileptic
You’re more gassed than a petrol pump, man say that I’m like an 0’12 Slick Rick
My man ball in the club… Henry, Three thou behind the bar… Andre
You’re an Outkast, Big Boi but you never bade, I’m ah scar the fabric of time like Cherryade
[Bridge: Boyadee]
#1 hit (HO!)… #2 hits (HEY!)…
#3 hits (HO!)… #4 hits (HEY!)…
#5 hits (HO!)… #6 hits (HEY!)…
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, now we getting high
[Hook 2: Darq E Freaker]
BILL IT REAL HARD, bill it-bill it, REAL HARD
BILL IT REAL HARD, bill it-bill it, REAL HARD
BILL IT REAL HARD, bill it-bill it, REAL HARD
And I don’t think I’m coming down anytime baby
[Verse 3: Peigh]
I’m in Café 1001, I am my mums first born son
I damage my liver and my lungs, With the liquor and an 8 ball of punk
Bigger buds if I’m billing up a blunt, A little blicker been away in the sun
I’m in a string vest – no singlet, Rab C. Nesbitt I’m the messiest drunk
Ain’t paid for a drink in ages, Promoters know the deal when we’re fucking up the stages,
They bringing drinks by the cases, Still getting paid ain’t coming out the wages
Nah – I have far from made it, The road I live on is still full of racist
I’m getting darker now – I’m in the departure lounge, I see my dreams on the run then I chase it
Pocket full of Pepé Le Pew, 5 star – 10th floor – birds eye view
Sound like a broken record on loop, But I’m fully on attracting birds like you
Southend Pier, with my cousin Pierre, Two bad bitches in the BM coupé
It’s so clear you are not near, I keep on going like I’m stuck on loop
[Verse 4: Wonder]
Wonder I am, Nu Brand we are, Bringing it life the game needs CPR
Spirits, smoke, we got it in da mix, Take a hit, watch the rizla, kick
In-hale keep it locked in like jail, Release like your 1st week of sales
And hope that u end up at the top of the charts, Or u could be swimming where the stingrays are
Grime scene… From the bottoms where i climbed up, Please pass the mic your times up
And Stand over there with your hands up, You’ve got a shit flow and your swags off
Really I’m taking piss, Mc’s don’t want they want from dis
I think that they’re lost in the sauce, Crabs in a pot and I’m holding the torch
She wants to roll wig W, While rolling up that W
So I show her my bag of tricks, And she pulls out the riz and cigs
She starts to strip… And then she grinds it…
She starts to lick… Man I wanna take a hit… (Man I wanna take a hit!)
[Bridge: Boyadee]
[Pre Hook: Bianka Lee]
Real high baby, real-real high baby
Real high baby, real-real high baby
Real high baby, real-real high baby
I don’t think I’m coming down anytime baby
[Hook: Darq E Freaker]