Archive for October, 2006

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Ralph Rip Shit (Oct, 2006) Fans of Associated Minds since day one, we wet our pants on hearing that this guy was dropping a solo release. We made sure we sent questions his way, to ...

N-Type (Oct, 2006) Continuing our adventures into the world of Dubstep, Rapnews sent over questions to DJ and producer N-Type, to find out what he's released, projects on their way and the scene. What's ...

DJ Wonder- Welcome To Wonderland (Oct, 2006) Strong, well structured albums don't come along too often in the sectors of Grime and Dubstep music, so it's really refreshing to hear this fourteen track, long awaited debut album ...

Daddy Cool Auditions (Oct, 2006) The people behind Daddy Cool are now auditioning for parts in the worldwide tour of the production. They're after both males and females between the ages 16 and 30, whom ...

Plastician (Oct, 2006) Not heard this guys beats? Where have you been? For some time now, he's been putting out some of the most exciting tunes around. We caught up with him to ...

Ten bangers Rapnews Rates (Oct, 2006) Ty- Sophisticated & Coarse Manage- Speaker's Corner DJ Wonder- Chi Flute Akira The Don- Back In The Day Kyza- Snakes 'n' Ladders Braintax- All I Need Kashmere- Souls Of The Unborn Skream- Tapped Feat. JME Kode 9- Addiction Foreign ...

Afrika Bambaataa and Co. Head To UK (Oct, 2006) Following up last year's successful 'Planet Hop 2005' event and celebrating three decades of the Universal Zulu Nation, Afrika Bambaata will be joined by Cutmaster Swift, MC Supa TC IZ, ...

Xzibit- Full Circle (Oct, 2006) How Xzibit has managed to create another album within the space of a year is incredible. Whilst appearing in “Pimp My Ride” and appearing in various films such as the ...

DJ Wonder (Oct, 2006) He's been Dizzee Rascal's tour DJ and was a founding member of the Roll Deep crew. Now DJ Wonder is about to drop his debut solo album. We asked him ...

Various- Ammo Dubs (Oct, 2006) Out on Ammunition, this is a sick compilation of mainly Dubstep tracks from the likes of Wonder, D1, True Tiger, Benga, Coki and many more. True Tiger's 'Bare Faced What' ...

DJ Jazzy Jeff- Hip Hop Forever III (Oct, 2006) You could argue that similar compilations have been dropping way too frequently throughout the last few years, but if you've got some cash to spare or consider yourself to be ...

Peanut Butter Wolf Presents- Chrome Children (Oct, 2006) Out on Stones Throw records this month is another Adult Swim flavoured complilation featuring the likes of Jaylib, Dudley Perkins, Madvillain, Madlib, J Dilla and many more. If any of ...

Plan B- Live At The Pet Cemetery (Oct, 2006) It's funny that Plan B should criticise mainstream music taste to the extent he does on this release's closing track 'My Life', because for all the 'Yo Bro' adlibs on ...

Semtex- Grime Waves (Oct, 2006) If like many, you've only recently cottoned on to how great Grime music is, and need a lesson in the biggest tracks from the last couple of years, look no ...

Evil Ed & K-Delight- Live From Outer Space (Oct, 2006) Recorded live in just one take, this is a diverse mix featuring all sorts, from well known records and breaks to obscure movie soundtrack samples and lots more. If turntablism ...

Blunted Needles- Sharpest Tool In The Box (Oct, 2006) Rhyming review, now that's impressive; There I was thinking that Underground Alliance was basically no more, when this little beauty came through the door. Featuring Plan B, Foreign Beggars, Skinnyman and ...

Xzibit- Full Circle (Oct, 2006) After dropping two underground gems in the form of debut album 'At The Speed Of Life' and follow up '40 Days & 40 Nights', Xzibit launched into the mainstream with ...

Chester P’s Freestyle Trial (Oct, 2006) Already a popular Camden event, the Kungfu guys are taking their heavy freestyle competition to London's Cargo. Have a go at winning one of two pairs of tickets for the ...

Manage- (Live) In Protest (Oct, 2006) '(Live) In Protest' is executively produced by Chemo, who's previously worked with the likes of Kyza, Jehst, Skinnyman and many more. The album features guest spots by Skinnyman, Foreign Beggars, ...

Ghost- Basic Instinct (Oct, 2006) Taken from his well received debut album 'Seldom Seen, Often Heard' this is the next Ghost produced single to be released on Breakin Bread. Featuring the vocal talents of Abstract ...

SuparNovar- Tomorrow / Nothing Left To Say (Oct, 2006) Produced by heavy beat maker C-Swing, or Emmanuel as he likes to be called these days, both tracks on this new Kemet Entertainment release are solid, with a great sample ...

Beezwax- Dead Strangers / What’s Poppin’ Remix (Oct, 2006) The first solo release by producer Beezwax, 'Dead Stranger' is a laid back track of a western feel due to it's guitar sample. Mickey Stix and Keys contribute vocals which ...

The Game- Stop Snitchin’ Stop Lyin’ (Oct, 2006) When it comes to bad PR moves, this is one of the biggest. From the start to finish of this awful DVD, out next month in the UK, viewers get ...

Braintax CD & Vinyl Competition (Oct, 2006) Braintax releases his long awaited second album this week. We've got copies of the CD alongside the lead 12" and limited edition 7" releases to give away. Try your luck. ...

Skream- Skream! (Oct, 2006) For the past few years Dubstep music has really made moves. Consumer and media interests seem about ready to peak, and will most probably go off the Richter when this ...

Kashmere- In The Hour Of Chaos (Oct, 2006) 'In The Hour Of Chaos' is the debut solo album of UK hiphop heavyweight Kashmere, who's previously released various tracks including an EP on Lowlife Records. This time the label ...

Akira The Don- When We Were Young (Oct, 2006) You may have heard of Akira The Don when he got signed by Interscope and had lots and lots written about him. Or, you've took a break from browsing porn ...

Lloyd Banks– The Rotten Apple (Oct, 2006) Lloyd Banks is back with his sophomore album “The Rotten Album”. After going platinum with “The Hunger For More”, fans and critiques alike expect nothing less from the G-Unit punchline ...

RBK Celebrate New Trainer With Gigs (Oct, 2006) To launch their sick new trainer, the Daddy Yankee, Reebok are organising a heavy live event which will take place in Footlocker stores on the 26th of October at Manchester's ...

Stig Of Dump (Oct, 2006) Take a step into the mind of Stig Of Dump, currently one of the most interesting artists in the UK. Max C to the man about all sorts, from his ...

Rhyme Asylum (Oct, 2006) Max C caught up with the Rhyme Asylum collective for an extensive chat about their background, influences, EP and their thoughts on the UK scene's current state. Rhyme Asylum are what ...

Estelle Shows Up In Legend’s Video (Oct, 2006) When you get a chance to check out the video for John Legend's really great new single, 'Make Room', pay close attention and you might see a familiar face in ...

2006 Urban Music Awards (Oct, 2006) The nominations for the 2006 Urban Music Awards have been announced, and as predicted, contain some very suspect choices. It's not all as disastrous as the pitiful MOBO Awards, but ...

Jurassic 5 Set For UK Tour (Oct, 2006) Rapnews' favourite international hiphop group are coming back to the UK for a series of gigs. Supporting their incredible new album 'Feedback' out now on Interscope Records, J5 will be ...

New Stones Throw Release (Oct, 2006) By now you've probably heard that Stones Throw Records are about to drop another gem. Like Dangerdoom, this one's another Adult Swim themed affair called 'Chrome Children' and features music ...

Rapnews Podcast 3 (Oct, 2006) Doc Jnr and Reality? return with the third offering of Rapnews Podcasts. Fresh from their 1Xtra shows, the guys are on form, dropping heavy tunes including Terra Firma & L ...