One of the most exciting upcoming artists in the UK right now WhoisOrion is back again with brand new head spinning freestyle Tekken! Those with their pulse on the UK scene will have this quick witted spitter on their radar already. WhoisOrion has cultivated a cult underground following with his independent releases across GRM Daily and Link UP TV, quickly becoming renowned for his fun loving style and wavy flows. This Tekken freestyle is without doubt a statement of intent from WhoisOrion, he’s coming for the game in 2022, armed with enough bars to start turning heads up and down the country ..read more

Games is the brand new single from promising 18 year-old artist PR6TTY E and man it goes hard! Originally cutting his teeth in the cloud rap scene, PR6TTY E is an enigmatic artist who – like his song says – has levelled up in recent years. Coining his new style as ‘electropunk’, PR6TTY E now combines a multitude of influences to create something special each time he steps inside the booth. This latest effort, Games, is shaping up to be PR6TTY E’s most successful track to date. It’s clear from this one that he’s really refining his own style with effortless finesse. Games hits like Nirvana mee ..read more

It’s that time of the year again when YOU get to crown your RIDE Music Artist of the Year for 2019. Simply enter the name of any artist featured on RIDE Music in any capacity this year and press ‘submit’. It’s time to back your favourite artist in the North East and help them win this year’s amped-up prize pool. This year’s winner will receive a slot at one of the North East’s biggest festivals, a Shutter Productions video session, a professional photoshoot and full press kit (including a biography, press release about their AOTY win and tips for getting their music coverage). CLICK HERE TO VO ..read more

From LDN to NCL, UK rap legend Giggs brought an all-star cast from the capital to Newcastle on the first UK date of his Hollowman tour at O2 Academy Newcastle. Tiny Boost, Ms Banks, Ambush, Sneakbo and the legendary Charlie Sloth all had the pleasure of warming up the stage for the man himself. This stacked line-up gave the show a sense of occasion, Giggs was determined to make it a special one.  Introduced by the DJ as ‘The Future’, Peckham rapper Tiny Boost’s set left a lot to be desired. Boost didn’t seem to be up to the task of opening the show with a bang. His vocals were incoherent ..read more

We’re breaking the rules a little bit with this Track of the Week. It’s not hip-hop, or even rap, “Drive A Car With Your Eyes Closed” is Jack Fox‘s spoken-word call to arms. Originally released in 2018 as a part of Jack’s ‘Seriously Butterflies’ EP, the track quickly became a fan favourite with amazing responses whenever it got performed live. Imagine the famous ‘Choose Life’ speech Ewan McGregor gives in Trainspotting, the one that gets put on posters, but it’s put to music. That’s the best way we can describe it. It’s inexplicably motivational, rabble rousing, witty, simply a listen that in ..read more

If you’ve clicked this review you probably already know a little about Just B. The Ashington based rapped is widely considered to be one of the best in the North East at what he does. He’s gained a reputation for his razor-sharp flows and brutally honest lyricism that often depicts the worst parts of life in England’s poorest region. Many would label Just B simply ‘the best grime emcee in the region’. A great title to have, but when everyone comes to expect the same thing of you how do you keep it interesting? You reject that title. You show them you don’t fit into that neatly carved out box ..read more

Ocean Wisdom invaded Newcastle University’s student union with a lyrical force so powerful that by the end of the concert the crowd had developed a collective repetitive strain injury from constantly shaking their heads.  Wisdom walked onto the stage humble and chill from the start and dripping like a stylish rainbow in a colourful North Face. Rapper and personal hype man Sleazy F kept the energy high throughout the concert, rapping and dancing alongside Wisdom whilst expertly maintaining gas levels. The set felt more like a relaxed house party with Sleazy F, the cameraman and the DJ sip ..read more

Listaa has made his name as one of the most respected artists to come out of North East in recent years, with solid projects like ‘PiSC3S’ and ‘Calm’ making him a leading name in Sunderland’s hip-hop and grime scene. However, the SR5 spitter’s releases have been sporadic in 2019, leaving us wanting more much more from him. Surprisingly Listaa’s output has spiked over the past week, dropping two tracks out of the blue. His brand new single “Showtime” debuted on BBC Introducing in the North East, followed up by a remix of drill superstar Headie One‘s hit single “Both” being dropped on Facebook ..read more

Abi Nyxx is a name that you might have seen floating around your timelines recently. She’s one of the freshest faces in the North East hip-hop scene, seemingly appearing out of nowhere this year to snatch the crown as queen of the mic.  Turns out Abi literally comes out of nowhere, well… Alnwick to be precise. A small market town in Northumberland famous for its gardens – not its rappers. After seeing Abi’s videos amass thousands of views online, higher numbers than some of the most popular artists in the region, I had to find out more about the unassuming barsmith. Dragging her 34 miles ..read more

Already racking up thousands of streams, “Mpath” is one of the strongest releases to-date from Teesside based artist Eyeconic. Since coming up on grime in 2017 with energy-filled bangers like “Spit One Lyric” and “Lewandowski”, Eyeconic has been hell-bent on breaking out of boxes and experimenting with any genre he’s feeling in 2019. “Mpath” taps into Eyeconic’s grunge influences with a simplistic yet atmospheric guitar riff that provides the backbone of the track. The verses are filled with melancholic self-exploration, punctuated by dark trap hi-hats and cavernous drum kicks ..read more