rap and that: December 2009

Monday 21 December 2009

'Bad Meaning Good' UK Hip Hop Dcoumentary from 1987!

'Bad Meaning Good' first appeared on the BBC in 1987; Capturing many classic moments in the formation of UK Hip Hop it provides a genuine insight into the origins of Hip Hop Culture in the British Isles. The documentary features Tim Westwood, The London Posssee and Trevor Nelson and is highly reccomended to anyone interested in the early days of Hip Hop in the UK.

South African Graffiti Styles

Resistencia: Hip-Hop in Colombia

'Resistencia' was produced in 2002 by Faction Films (UK). This trailer gives you some insight into some of the Hip Hop that was being produced in Colombia around that time. More information regarding this film and other Faction Films releases can be found HERE..

Saturday 19 December 2009

Captain Crunch (UK) - IDA Technical Battle Entry 2009 Entry

Thursday 17 December 2009

Orphans of Cush - 'White Noize'

Orphans of Cush (London,UK) dropped this video a while back; reminds me of some US stuff like sunz of man.. check it out. Orphans of Cush are M9, Cyrus Malachi, Masikah, and Kyza Smirnoff.

DJ Babu: Duck Season 3

It came to my attention today that the third installment of DJ Babu's infamous duck season series had dropped.Remember Classics such as THIS from previous installments? If not I reccomend check out Volumes 1 & 2. The tune below is one of my favourites from Vol.3 (MF Doom + Sean Price!)

Wednesday 16 December 2009

ILL Bill (LCN/ Non Phixion) Interview on Bulgarian TV

Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx - 'The Exxecution'

In my opinion Marco Polo's 'Port Authority' set was one of the best albums released in the second half of this decade.. he is a seriously good producer; bearing this in mind its very exciting to hear that him and Ruste Juxx are working on an LP together. You may have heard Ruste Juxx on various duck down releases (in particular on Sean Price / Heltah Skeltah projects). Juxx has a sick delivery and you can expect a good product from this Brooklyn MC.

Scorzayzee - Nott's Rap at it's best

Scorzayzee (of Nottingham, UK) has experienced a much higher level of exposure this year largely due to his invlovement in Shane Meadows' ( of 'This is England' fame) Le-Donk and Scorzayzee project. Anyone who has followed the Underground Hop Hop Scene here in the UK for the last eight years or so will be familiar with some of his earlier output. If you have not seen Le-Donk and Scorzayzee I reccomend you do. Look out for Scorzayzee's debut EP dropping early 2010; support this people.. It would be a good thing to see some one who has put in the work rise to prominence in an era of euro-pop synythesised cack-hop.. Also massive Big ups to Cappo (Also a Nottingham resident) for his latest release 'Needle Drop'; which aslo features Scorzayzee (Check that out here)...

Tuesday 8 December 2009

Homeless G-Funk Beat Boxer; Serious Skills

Genesis Elijah - I'm Doing It

Genesis Elijah, the south London MC who rose to prominence through the DJ Awnser F.T.P Mixtapes & his song Jah Bless (Feat. Klashnekoff) is back. For those liking this track; check his myspace

Monday 7 December 2009

'Fresh Coast' Documentary - 10 Minute Preview

Anyone that follows the Grind Time Battle Leagues may find this video intresting. The documentary "Fresh Coast" was released in October 2008.The Documentary covers the rise of the West Coast battle circuits that paved the way for current leagues such as Grind time and KOTD. Mc's featured in the film are Lush One, The Saurus, Illmaculate, Iron Solomon, Poison Pen, Madness, Nocando, Passwurdz etc.