If you missed World’s Fair’s debut album, Bastards Of The Party, when it dropped recently, you missed out. Read a mini-review below. The Queens, New York sextet consists of Cody B. Ware, Prince SAMO, Jeff Donna, and Children Of The Night members Nasty Nigel, Lansky Jones and Remy Banks. You couldn’t assemble a group of MCs who are more different than […]
Thoughts on Chance the Rapper’s Acid Rap.
Throughout this summer, most of the focus on Hip Hop has been directed toward a couple of mega-releases: Kanye West’s Yeezus, an interesting, oddly enjoyable, but above all weird album; and Jay Z’s Magna Carta Holy Grail, a decent album that seemed more about its creator’s partnership with Samsung than actual music. Lost in the […]
SBTV Review: Danny Brown – XXX
Popping pills, blazing blunts and seducing strangers, welcome to XXX… The album title represents Brown’s age in Roman numerals, but could very easily stand for the sexually explicit themes or even the ecstasy references, both of which regularly feature in his music. If you know Danny Brown, you’ll know what to expect from the Detroit […]
Ghostface Killah Performs at Supreme Opening After Party – SBTV Review.
Supreme pulled out all the stops for their London store opening, including an exclusive performance from Ghostface Killah… The Supreme clientele crowded around the entrance to Madame Jojo’s eager to catch a glimpse of the performance from Tony Starks. Those lucky enough to get inside waited patiently while the DJ played an unusual mix of […]
Terri Walker x Ski Beatz.
The night following Black Milk, all roads led to Jazz Cafe where Terri Walker and Ski Beatz held court. Click here to read my review. Look out for the Producer’s House episode with Ski Beatz coming soon to SB.TV. Watching him make a beat has to be one of the most surreal moments of my […]
Stalley – Lincoln Way Nights (Intelligent Trunk Music) Review.
On his latest mixtape, Lincoln Way Nights (Intelligent Trunk Music), Stalley takes us on a journey to his hometown of Massillon, Ohio… With smooth production and poetic lyrics, Lincoln Way Nights (Intelligent Trunk Music) is the ideal follow up to Stalley’s MadStalley: The Autobiography. Where The Autobiography introduced listeners to his mind, LWN (ITM) provides insight into his lifestyle and surroundings […]
K-Nite 13 – The Drawing Board Review.
East London’s K- Nite 13 is a beast with the beats and a menace on the mic. With The Drawing Board LP, he brings a selection of the UK’s finest spitters to the table to produce an impressive debut.
The Streets – Cyberspace & Reds Review.
You might remember earlier this month, we referred to Elro as a young Mike Skinner. Well it seems The Streets MC also saw the cheeky side of himself in the young Welsh rapper because Elro is featured on Skinner’s new mixtape, Cyberspace and Reds: The Deluxe Edition.