New dancehall mixtape download

New mixtape for £0.00 here sent over to me from RiddimStream by Konshens, an up and coming dancehall singer I've been listening to recently who notably featured on a recent track with the prolific Mr Vegas (who's apparently retired?!) on a brilliant track called 'Who's gonna help me praise Jahoviah' which I later discovered is a cover of an old Tenor Saw track of the same name.

Download here!

Tinie Tempah hits the number 1 spot

Congratulations are due to Tinie Tempah, an MC from the grime scene who was today officially announced as having the UK's #1 single with 'Pass out'. This tweet (that's a Twitter post for those unsure of the term) from one of Grime's gatekeepers, Logan Sama summed it up best for me:

"Dear TinieTempah, thank you for showing UK artists they dont have to make pop music for 12 year olds to have a No.1 hit. Respect."

new video: DVA ft Black The Ripper - Wake Up

Huge link up here from 2 of the UKs biggest underground artists. Black The Ripper goes in fully on conspiracy theories and government lies over a thundering instrumental from DVA . Look out for Black the rippers newest mixtape the endmonton dream which contains 60 tracks.

Blatantlyblunt features on GrimeDaily's new blog

My recent interview with S-X from Stay Fresh Crew was featured on the new blog on GrimeDaily.com...

http://www.grimedaily.com/news/blatently-blunt-producer-of-one-of-2010s-biggest-instrumentals-woooo-riddim/

Big up to JP and everyone @ Grimedaily...

Meth apologies to Waka Flocka over wackness accusation

Check this article, an interesting observance of true hip hop veterans seeing problems with the new breed of rappers (who tend not to put lyrical content as priority) ...

"Wu-Tang veteran Method Man has issued an apology to Waka Flocka regarding their differing opinions on the value of lyrics in today’s Hip-Hop.

In an previous appearance on Shade 45’s All Out Show with Raekwon and Ghostace Killah, Method Man spoke on his disdain for subpar lyrics in Hip-Hop music, specifically pointing out Waka Flocka after the hosts made him aware that the Atlanta rapper stated intricate lyricism is not needed in today’s climate.

“He has the right to his opinion. But the people that are in the know and know what time it is, know that if you ain’t saying s**tout your mouth, your time is very slim in this motherfucking game, b.”

Waka Flocka responded in an exclusive AllHipHop.com interview that he wouldn’t disrespect Method Man, and expressed disappointment an artist he looked up to would attack him.
Read the rest of the article here...

Method Man is making promotional rounds in preparation for a March 30 collaboration LP with Raekwon, RZA and Ghostface entitled Wu-Massacre.

Waka Flocka Flame’s debut project Murda Man Flocka is expected to drop this year. The 1st single, “O Let’s Do It,” was released in December."

From Thisis50.com

New track: Jah Chosen feat. King D - Fire

Regulars will know I occasionally stray from the grime/hip hop core content; normally in the reggae dancehall direction. Check this by Jay Chosen it's called Fire and has elements of bashment, funky house, electro and what sounds like a Black Eyed Peas inspired hook as well as a sample from Tomcraft - Loneliness that was also used by UK rapper Akala! Make sure you check this if you're into lively jump up music!