Pretty V or as most would know – Voldy Moyo, Is a well-known architect in a new wave of hip hop referred to as ambient trap/lo-fi alternative rap. Hailing from Wakefield in West Yorkshire, his music is a decoration of metropolitan sounds exploring a bunch of scattered thoughts and feelings. Imagine a scrapbook of thoughts compelled into a range of metaphors and slang induced phrases, aligned upon an ambient sound you could relate to that found in old arcade video games. Is what you get when you listen to Voldy. Following ‘Beverly (sped up)’ a snappy but peaceful drop (an utterance of a recent ..read more

Its been a bumpy period for Dutch.. to say the least.. Personal allegations aside, he’s back dropping music & in his most recent release ‘Bumpy one’ over a skippy drill beat he addresses a few things.. There’s is no doubt he’s a strong character, and as a fan of Dutch its good to see him back making music, being positive, and getting back to where he left off ..read more

So I’ve taken a little break from blogging over the past month, mainly due to work and other commitments. But after hearing Artan’s latest release “See another morning”, it ignited a flame inside me and through the pure notion of relatability I had to draw some words on this. When I listen to Artan in some way’s I feel I’m taking a trip through my own thoughts and feelings. Whether by chance, or genuine intent he has this ability to connect with a listener. Maybe, as a fellow 20 something, there’s things I can relate too. But I think what makes Artan one of my favourite artists, is how he art ..read more

Briefly charting the changes in human relationship with the natural world over time, ESK takes a deep dive in ‘Wildness 1,2 & 3’ taken from his soon to be released mixtape ‘Business secrets of the pharaohs’. As a fan of conscious hip hop, this track immediately stood out to me. It’s refreshing and inspiring to see an artist using music to delve into such a topic. Directed by Huw Wahl. The visuals are impressive and align perfectly with the aura and intention of the track. Beats produced by long term collaborator Sour Ground/Stone Garden create an eery/introspective setting, for ESK to narr ..read more

It’s been a solid start to the year for Central Cee, with the release of singles ‘Retail Therapy’ & ‘Cold Shoulder’. Building on the hugely successful release of ‘Obsessed with you’, and in anticipation of the release of his New Mixtape ‘23’, which has been announced will be dropping on 25th February. Cold Shoulder “God knows my intention, I sin for the sake of progress, got a big heart when It comes to my family. But in the streets my heart is the coldest. My personal life ain’t right, but I’m putting myself first, so I won’t lose focus. Remember I needed a helping hand, reached out and ..read more

Sonny Green is a grime artist from Southend on Sea. Also, founder of the spoken word platform Trouble Tounges. Sonny is a prominent grime artist coming out of Essex, and has featured on urban music platform’s such as SBTV and BL@CKBOX , he has also performed at Reading on the BBC music introducing stage. In CAME FROM. Sonny conveys the importance of staying grounded, remembering where you are from, and being responsible for your life direction. “Listen to your gut instinct, i don’t care what him thinks” “Don’t care about the in thing, but what’s within him” “Its your life so course y ..read more

Digga D and Liverpoolion driller StillBrickin have collaborated brilliantly in ‘Pump 101’, taking a brief step away from drill to bring a fresh wave of energy on an a sampled beat from G unit classic ‘Stunt 101’. Digga is waving the flag for UK drill at the moment, and he is gathering global recognition with a hugely successful 2021, following the release of his mixtape ‘Made in the Pyrex’. His recent music has showcased his versatility, and the release of ‘Pump 101’ is another great moment for Digga D. This track really gives off a high calibre aura, flaunting the potential of the UK scene an ..read more

half-life (2019 ep) Wind whispers its applause, rain pours & doesn’t talk. It takes its course to our cries it ignores. Still we searching for the source for the truth, for the root, & the cause. Empty thoughts fill my head with remorse. Reflecting my flaws, no perfection, the rest ain’t assured. i’ve left it before, now i’ve let it tempt me don’t test me i’m torn, we been through the storm now out the other side still searching for the warmth. Still feel the same, feelings still in vain, in and out of shade, way too cold for me to stay. Jada yeah i’m Jaded, fate in my hands, no faith ..read more

I’ve had this song on repeat, and thought i would post the lyrics. Thanks RAS, this is inspiring & thought provoking. (link to song down below) I’m chasing way more than clout; I’m chasing way more than fame. (Chorus) I’m chasing more than a bag, I’m chasing what money can’t tame. I’ve been broke for a while now, I think everything gon’ change I look at the sky and I smile now, I do not have no complaints. I ask God will he save my soul today (x4) It’s been a long time coming I really been patient It’s natural to feel some temptation, whenever you waiting, and that’s not from God there fr ..read more

From Being Homeless to Signing His First Management Contract. North West London’s Dpart is back with ‘No Fixed Abode’. Hailing from humble beginnings, Dpart talks about his journey from being homeless to signing his first management deal. After a 3 year break from music, the last 12 months have been a whirlwind for Dpart who managed to clinch 2x UK Download Chart top 40’s with his single ‘Declan Rice’ & Album ‘Deep Art’. A series of single releases this year including ‘Really about this’ (which earned an energised remix with Mic Righteous), ‘Squid Game (wake up)’ and most notably his impr ..read more