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 Articles & Columns

 Interviews

  • Blufoot & Wytfang 25.08.08
     Delbwoy recently caught up with the dynamic duo behind the new ukhh.com CD ‘Mic Ctrl’. Blufoot and Wytfang each took a moment to expose the brains behind the mix letting us know how they compiled it, their unique recording setup, and the scoop on future artists we should be checking in 2008…

  • Blak Twang 15.08.08
     Blak Twang has been a stalwart, fundamental force in hiphop in the UK since the early days of it’s development. Carving out a plethora of classic ranging from “Red Letters” all the way to the anthemic “Kik Off”, Taipanic has proven himself to stay relevant in the days of disposable artists. With a new single, a new album, and an even more ferocious candour, The Twangsta caught up with UKHH’s roving beatmaker The Last Skeptik to discuss matters further...

  • Late 05.08.08
     In 1995 two aspiring businessmen founded the UK based label Wolftown Recordings, many years later this empire is one of the leading independent music establishments running strong in the UK. With the infamous mix tape series UK Runnings, international PR company Park Street PR and Rago Magazine, Tricksta and Late have such an incomparable portfolio laced within the music industry they put major record businesses to shame. ‘Two Thousand & Late’ is the current project of ‘08 and although Late has established himself as an artist, he’s an all round entertainer and businessman which will never go unnoticed. UKHH doesn’t miss a ‘tricksta’ and talks to Late about his musical affairs to date.

  • Flying Lotus 10.07.08
     In person Flying Lotus is huge, a big friendly giant if you will. Much like his compositions Steven Ellison is full of contradictions and funny quirks – he is well versed in literature, music, film, has a fierce passion for politics and punctuates every sentence with at least one expletive. As well as having a tendency to go off on spacey tangents. He also enjoys playing computer games, chatting up girls and it’s probably fair to say, the occasional jazz cigarette. Mostly standard stuff except for the unconscious eccentricity that often separates geniuses from the rest of us... Kane met up with this genius in face and on phone to bring you an insight into the genius....

  • Lumes Flowne 08.07.08
     Lumes Flowne has been flirting with music for over a decade, and whilst perfecting his craft in production and artistry he’s gained a clear insight to the industry as a businessman. This compelling venture has consisted of developing his abilities with UK collective ‘FAUNA’ then later representing himself as a solo artist, Lumes weighed up his ambitions with education in law as well as music. Now after completing his degree, music is the prime focus, and his own company On My Jacks Entertainment will be bringing the man and the music on a full UK tour so Nina hooked up to bring us a preview of what to expect...

  • A-Alikes 20.06.08
     A-Alikes comprise of Illuminessence "Ness" a.k.a "P. Red" and Karaam "K" a.k.a "A-Black", Tallahasse, Florida natives with Dead Prez, relocated to Brooklyn, New York. On her recent trip out there Lady Jay met up with Ness for a quick update on their UK connection (through Baby J) and the progress on the new album, 'OneLife, One Death' ...

  • James Pants 12.06.08
     James Pants makes the sort of genre-bending music that will make backpackers and electronic nerds wet their pants with excitement. James met his boss (Peanut Butter Wolf) after his prom night some 10 years ago which lead to an internship with Stones Throw, and eventually, a record deal. Now promoting the release of his debut album, ‘Welcome’, a loose sounding record, with hints of early rap, 80s funk and electronic influences surrounded by more progressive and playful themes Kane caught up with the man to discuss this 'Alien wave', 'fresh beat' and forum favourite, ‘quirky retro shit’- just a few of the new fangled genre labels that have so far failed to stick....

  • Marco Polo 06.06.08
     Lady Jay has hit up NYC and while she's there has sent us some interviews with people she thinks we'll be hearing more of in the future. first up rapper, engineer and film maker Marco Polo talks truth about his collabs with Ice T & DMC, his music, films, the N word and why he ain’t waiting on a big record label to swoop and save his ass so is going independent....

  • DJ Aaries 04.06.08
     Hailing from South Carolina, DJ Aaries had a greater ambition than to be just a DJ, he wanted to create a movement within the industry and help peers achieve their musical goals. After relocating to ATL Aaries began to pursue what he was destined to do, and in 2005 he introduced the ‘HOOD HARD’ mix tape series which consisted of aspiring DJ’s as well as Hip Hop artists. The New Face of Roca Wear DJ Aaries was one of the two winners from 550 submissions of their Will Not Lose compaign which consisted of contestants submitting video footage which highlighted hardships and life obstacles, and how they oversaw these struggles. UKHH.COM dwells into the past, present and future venture of DJ Aaries aspiring empire and acknowledges his musical achievements to date...

  • Ahmos 28.05.08
    North London birthed one of the leading players within UK Hip-Hop and although some may be oblivious to his accomplishments, Ahmos continues to develop and perfect his musical craft. Having grafted his musical abilities within production, engineering, artistry and worked with some of UK’s finest artists, Ahmos defeats the selfish and egotistic behaviour by consistently participating in other projects besides his own. Currently hailing from Roots Manuva’s Banana Klan, Genesis Elijah’s Escape Route Music, Hip Hop collective’s Mosaicx and ICX to name a few, it’s time to represent Ahmos as a distinguished talented individual. This is the highly anticipated accreditation of Ahmos…

  • The IRS 26.05.08
     The ukhh editorial team have been galivanting around the world for a month so we've got a nice backlog of interviews to bring you now. First up is 2-Hips swansong interview for the site before he calls it a day - "The IRS weren’t a crew that I was overly familiar with, that was, until their album “The World is Theirs” well and truly caught me with my pants down. Rather than be deterred, I thought it was only right to track down Ed Strong to try and spread the word. The IRS are meant to be your friends! Read on…"

  • Big Cakes 22.04.08
     After releasing the highly slept on album “S.K.I.M.”, UKHH thought it was only right to try and bring to your attention the wonders and artistry that is Big Cakes aka Mr Kipling! Take a read and then make sure you check the links at the bottom to take your ear holes to a happy place… Mr Kipling makes exceedingly good raps...

  • Kray Twinz 20.04.08
     Hailing from Coventry but blessed with a worldly perspective, the Kray Twinz shot to some people’s attention with the club banger ‘What We Do’ featuring none other than Lethal Bizzle and Chi Towns Twista. Since the success of that track the Twinz have toured and hooked up with a range of unlikely collaborators from Blue’s Lee Ryan to Police legend Sting. So what’s next for the Midlands beat masters? Ben Spurr found out via a lengthy phone conversation with Jaz, fifty per cent of the duo...

  • Excentral Tempest 16.04.08
     Meet Kate, aka Excentral Tempest, who has been grafting on the UK underground scene for no less than five years, performing at festivals, open mics, and writing constantly. Anna Nathanson caught up with the MC (not female MC) for her first ever interview…

 Lyrics Archive

  • The Lyrics Archive 2002
    New for '02, Smiffy & QED have overhauled the lyrics archive. New contributions gratefully received.

 Video

  • DJ IQ ft. Asaviour - Klaeidoscopes And Tightropes 01.05.2007
    This video sees Asaviour take on a smooth flow over IQ's incredible production. View Asaviour and IQ don white jackets and deliver this rawness from a dark basement.

  • Dubbledge - Lips 2 Da Floor 01.05.2007
    This video features is a compilation of people hitting the floor, probably largely culled from YouTube. Painfully funny this fits EdgeEdge's humourous take on weak MCs.

  • Dirty Diggers - Wannabes 01.05.2007
    This video features see Pat and Max flipping their rhymes over an upbeat track, the video being set as a photo shoot.

  • Dom G ft. Zion I - Reflections 01.05.2007
    This video features long time UK veteran Dom G dropping smooth flows on this cross Atlantic Collabo with Zion I.

  • DJ IQ - Brainfood 30.04.2007
    This video features the cream of UK MCs all taking their turn on the mic with throbbing production from DJ IQ.

  • Chester P - Flowerz 04.01.2007
    Chester is better known for his devastating battle raps, but as the artist matures so does his style. Check out his latest interview which has been produced and animated by Telio Vellacott...

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