LAY. - YinYang [Music Video]

Manchester soulstress LAY. (Layfullstop) presents her refreshing new track 'YinYang'. 

Released through independent label and hip-hop collective RootsRaddix, the track combines 90's neo-soul vibes and a laid-back hip-hop feel. LAY.'s catchy melodies and hard verses demonstrate her diversity as a vocalist and result in some serious vibes. 

Vannessa Roth also kept it wavey with the visuals, filmed around the Mancunian Way and China Town,  featuring dressing gowns and some funky moves.

If you're liking the sound make sure you check out LAY.'s soundcloud. 

Hope to hear much more of her this year. 

@LayFullStop

@NESSAROfilms 

Blogger: @CJHamand 

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SLEAZY F BABY - FROM THE BITS [MUSIC VIDEO]

As promised Sleazy F Baby aka Wordz has come correct with his killer debut single on Blah Records. Produced by Blah legend Lee Scott, 'From the bits' is a raw banger with a punchy boombap sound combined with Sleazy Fs energetic flow and mad wordplay. After building up a momentum and putting in constant work with his 2win and fellow cult member Black Josh, 2016 is set to be this guys year!  

Check out the sick, sick visuals by Aboveground giving a cinematic glimpse of  #cultlife and ofcourse shouts to Jack Banner keepin it real in the Bloc2Bloc office! 

Follow the link and make sure you cop it! https://blahrecords.bandcamp.com/album/from-the-bits

We look forward to the EP.  

@SleazyFBlah
@tinfoilfronts
@blahrecords

Blogger: @CJHamand

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COCO FT JAMMZ, TERMINATOR & TRIGGA | BIG BOU YAH REMIX [MUSIC VIDEO]: SBTV

MANCHESTER x SHEFFIELD LINK-UP 

Produced by Toddla T this heavyweight remix of 'Coco - Big Bou Yah' is already a strong contender for 1xtras remix of the year 2016.....future business! 

After killin the set at Moss Side Carnival alongside Coco & Toddla in the summer and dropping 'Who Run Tingz' on Toddla's label Girls Music, the legendary Trigga has again linked up with the steel city guys for this dark banger.

After the success of the original there was no mistake this track was going to make an impression and each MC brought their own unique flow.  

Shouts to SBTV for their continued support for Northern MCs and a very cheeky shout out to our very own Jack Banner partyin' outside Chicken Run. 

Keep your eyes peeled for some backstage footage! 

@TheCocoUK

@TODDLAT

@TRIGGASDC

@Jammz

@AndItsTee

Blogger: @CJHamand

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SKITTLES - EVERYWHERE [MUSIC VIDEO]

Skittles returns with a thought-provoking track about 'God'. Tackling themes such as grief, honesty and ultimately his atheist stance on faith. Without a doubt the mancunian lyricist is one of the best to do it, crafting a flawless track and expressing himself on such heavy topics with an real acuteness that can't be taught nor imitated.

If you like the sound make sure you cop it from either:

http://skittlesuk.com/album/skittles-everywhere
or
https://aluminiumshinyshinsideshackout.bandcamp.com

Shouts to ALUMINIUM SHINY SHIN SIDE SHACK OUT MUSIC, 
BROWN BEARD PRODUCTIONS + STANDBY STUDIOS on the video

@Skittlesuk

Blogger : @CJHamand

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TRIGGA x CHIMPO x SAM BINGA | WHO RUN TINGZ / MCR [MUSIC VIDEO]: SBTV

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Manchester veterans Chimpo and Trigga have linked up with Bristols D&B don Sam Binga to resurrect that dark and heavy badman sound.  Combining an original 'moss side inna jungle vibe' with the city and scenes new and emerging creative style. Solid production and Triggas timeless approach to dominating the track guarantee it as a sure fire shadow anthem.

Grab it from the download link above and expect to hear it mash up a set near you.

We'll be chatting to man like Trigga (maybe inna corner) very soon so look out for that.

@CHIMPOMCR
@TRIGGASDC
@Sam_Binga

Blogger: @CJhamand

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ELLIS MEADE - ALL I CAN DO [LP] : HIP HOP REVIEW

ELLIS MEADE - ALL I CAN DO 

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'I wanted people to hear what sounds and artistic styles I'm into without compromising my sound or my collaborators and keep everything as organic as possible.'

Room 2 artist Ellis Meade dropped a big 20 track LP earlier this month, titled 'All I Can Do'  it is a finished project that proves a true product of the Rapper and Producer's talent and creative ability.  Check out the self-directed/edited music video for the the releases title single below.  

A combination of musical influences and a homegrown style proves the LP as an interesting listen in terms of production, with many of the tracks including the dark yet bouncy grime-infused banger 'Jack Ups' feat Sparkz and the amerimanc old skool track 'Shit thats Dope' having been produced by Ellis Meade himself. Guest production comes from big names such as the UK Hip-Hop lord Pete Cannon, Room 2 partner Kydro and Proclaim Knowledge. Check the sick visuals below!  

A consistency in terms of writing and vocal ability moves the listener on a 'sonic journey' with ease, with Meade expressing content ranging from personal concerns to gritty social observation, partying and storytelling. 'All I Can Do' is full of hooks, chorus parts and catchy rhymes yet still manages to maintain that underground and poetic vibe with some well-crafted and energetic beats thrown in allowing Ellis to demonstrate a versatile flow. Guest rappers include fellow Voodoo Black member Sparkz, iLLChill from L.A and Boston-born France-based rapper Mattic.

Although releasing a wider and international sound the release does feel every bit organic in terms of both vibe and content with the Mancunian having both absorbed and reflected his environment through his music

www.Room2Records.com

https://www.facebook.com/EllisMeadeMusic

Shout Out to Voodoo Black  

Blogger : @CJhamand

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HYPES ft. MEZ - SCAREDY CAT : GRIME REVIEW

HYPES ft MEZ - SCAREDY CAT [MUSIC VIDEO]

MANCHESTER - NOTTINGHAM LINK UP 

Hypes is one of Manchester's longest standing Grime figures having been in the game for more than ten years. After working with brands and artists such as 'Sidewinder', 'Jammer' & 'Lord Of The Mics' he has solidified himself as a key player within the scene.

He is back again this time having enlisted Nottingham's new top boy Mez for the Showdem produced banger 'Scaredy Cat'. The wavy bassline-inspired instrumental complete with to the point, aggressive punchlines and energy from Hypes as well as Mez' unique skippy flow makes this one a must listen for all fans of the genre. 

It's good to see Hypes coming back harder than ever making Manchester and the rest of country know why he deserves to be in pole position. We look forward to hearing more from the 'Wizeguy' in the coming months.

Big up Hypes & Mez.

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