PYREX STIRS IS THE HOME FOR UNDERGROUND CULTURE IN LONDON. SHOWCASING THE MOST EXCITING NEW HIP HOP, R&B AND URBAN ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE. Our next event takes place on April 14th at Junction House, Dalston, with a headline performance from Jevon and support from Central Cee and PYREX STIRS DJs. Brought to you […]
Diary: Norfolk November ’16.
The latest photo set is from my trip to Norfolk, on the east coast of England, in November. I was there to collect my dog Goldie who was spending the week there while I was in Dubai. We went for a walk on Holme Beach, one of my favourite beaches in the UK, hers too… […]
My 2 Music Video Cameos in 2016.
This year I made my first ever cameo in a music video, then in December I slid into one more before the end of 2016. I love all the musicians on these tracks and am happy that I waited for two fucking tunes to jump in the video for… Giggs x CASISDEAD – 501 (Hollow […]
Skepta – Alexandra Palace Live Show [Stream].
Artist: Skepta Project: Alexandra Palace Live Show [Stream] Watch via Apple Music. Via The Fader.
The Lily Mercer Show: June 19th ft Popcaan.
The Lily Mercer Show, every Sunday night/Monday morning from 1-3am [GMT] on Rinse FM. On June 19th, Popcaan was a guest on my show talking about Red Bull Culture Clash, Clarks and Sherlock Holmes. I also brought you two hours of new and underground Hip Hop, including new music from Danny Brown, G Herbo and […]
Meet: Jammz
Location: London, UK 1. What’s the meaning behind your name? Really it’s an abbreviation of my real name/old Alias. When I was in school I used to be called Jammin, but as time went on I discovered that there was another MC with the same name and at the time I wasn’t that known so […]
Complex 30 Under 30: Music Industry Creatives Making Waves Right Now.
Complex recently featured me in their list of 30 Under 30 Music Industry Creatives and they had some very kind words to say about my career so far. Read the full list here. Job title: Publisher, Viper Magazine / Broadcaster, Rinse FM + Beats 1 Radio Age: 28 Twitter: @LilyMercer Lily Mercer impressively emblazoned the […]
[EVENT] Jay Prince Beautiful Mercy Tour.
East London’s own, Jay Prince, has announced his Beautiful Mercy Tour and I’m excited to say I’ll be supporting him at his London date! Make sure you’re at XOYO on February 3rd to see Jay, me and Barney Artist in action. And if you haven’t already, take a listen to his Beautiful Mercy EP. He’ll […]
Diary: Norfolk, UK January ’15.
I love to travel and am lucky to have been to some amazing locations in my life. I have a habit of taking a million photos everywhere I go, most of which live on my iPhone and barely even see the light of Instagram. So I decided to share some of my favourite locations with […]
EVENT: Kali Uchis Debut UK Show – May 13th 2015.
What an exciting day! Last night it was announced that Kali Uchis will be coming to London for her debut UK Show on May 13th 2015. In association with Viper Magazine, Rinse FM and Coda, the show will take place at The Victoria in East London. Tickets are already selling fast so head here for […]
Jump Off TV Debate: Do British Urban Artists Need Validation From America?
On Friday night I took part in a debate for Jump Off TV about Kanye West‘s performance at the Brit Awards. There have been many debates about the performance but the topic of Do British Urban Artists Need Validation From America?
Competition: Win a pair of tickets to see The Lox.
If you tuned into The Lily Mercer Show on Sunday night, you will have heard me announce a competition to win a pair of tickets to see The Lox live in concert when they come to the UK this month. I have a pair of London tickets to give away plus a pair of Manchester […]
Giggs Makes Public Apology [Video].
This makes me sad. The fact that the police are able to shut down the majority of Giggs‘ shows, because they feel like it, is ridiculous. I’ve been to several of his shows, and never seen the slightest threat of violence, but yet the ones that are supposed to protect us continue to act as […]
Fekky ft Tempa T – Rude Boy Ting.
Grime meets Trap with this new one from UK based spitter Fekky. This track is called Rude Boy Ting and features possibly the hypest man in London, Tempa T. https://soundcloud.com/fekkyofficial/rude-boy-ting-feat-tempa-t Via SoulCulture.
Sway ft Smiler, Elro, Akala, Mic Righteous, Logic & English Frank – Supercharge Part 2.
As part of #SwaysSundayService (Sway‘s new track giveaway series), Sway has unleashed this lyrical posse cut, Supercharge Part 2. Keeping it UK, Sway surrounds himself with Smiler, Elro, Akala, Mic Righteous, Logic and English Frank for this sequel to last year’s Supercharge single. Listen to the track below. Via SoulCulture.
K-Nite 13 – According To Plan Mixtape.
One of my favourite London producer/rappers, K-Nite 13 has just dropped his new mixtape, download According To Plan.
Blacks – Hold On Wait Video.
I like this a lot.
Piff Gang – Plantlife Mixtape.
The homies Piff Gang have released their third mixtape Plantlife, featuring my bed and Huf socks as back cover stars. Currently, 1xtra’s mixtape of the week, it’s UK Hip Hop at its finest. Download it now.