Upfront & Badhabitz – Daily Struggle
New one from the Split Prophets corner. Upfront on top form with the stanzas over an absolute banger from long time collaborator Badhabitz. ‘Daily Struggle’ is the first single to drop from upcoming EP titled Headrush.
Komposa – D.O.H (Different Over Here) ft Relly
Newest drop from the Brain Scran Records mob. This one boasts a trifecta of Bristol’s most inexplicably under-exposed talent. Komposa has been putting in work blurring the gap between hip hop and grime for more than a minute. Latest ‘D.O.H (Different Over Here)’ falls firmly in the hip hop category with In The Balance Records‘ Chillman in production mode laying down a soulful banger for K and Relly (of Rogue & Relly and Ree-Vo fame) to style on. As the title suggests, this lane of artists kill it differently.
Billy Whizz X G00SE – Dissolve The Crown
New heater from Bristol’s Billy Whizz and master of multisyllabic rhymey phrases; the one they call G00SE. ‘Dissolve The Crown’ is the second single from Billy Whizz’s upcoming project And Hell For The Company.
Wish Master X Billy Whizz – Workaholik ft Upfront MC
Prolific beatsmith Billy Whizz has outdone himself with this beat. Golden instrumental goodness is matched with competent flows from fellow Bristolian’s Wish Master and Upfront MC. ‘Workaholik’ is lifted from the WISH AND WHIZZ LTD LP which dropped recently. Get it in your ears!
Twizzy – Penfold ft Relly
Bristol’s Twizzy has been on a prolific one this year. His final drop ‘Penfold’ featuring fellow Bristolian barsman Relly serves as an impressive finisher. Taken from this year’s Crabs In A Bucket produced entirely by Chillman. If you haven’t checked it yet, go get it in your ears. Slick visual by Grizzly Panda.
Split Prophets (Joey Paro X Upfront) – UKHH Bars
Joey Paro & Upfront of Split Prophets dropped some heat for us last time we were down in Bristol.
Twizzy – Crabs In A Bucket ft Komposa
Latest from Bristol’s Twizzy. ‘Crabs In A Bucket’ is the title track from his latest album produced entirely by Chillman. The second single from the project to feature the genre hopping Komposa, its a fitting intro to the album if you’ve missed the stream of singles surfacing this year.
The full Crabs In A Bucket LP is out now. Plenty bangers laced with classic hip hop stylings and an impressive list of collabs from Bris and beyond. Cop/listen/follow HERE
Twizzy & Jinxsta JX – Living Story
Pretty much a given that Twizzy and Jinxsta JX going back to back over a Chris Lucas beat is going to be fire. ‘Living Story’ is a great example of how the boom bap tradition in the UK can stay true to its core elements while still sounding fresh. Timeless lyricism and hook combined with that bit of extra wub on the beat and a finished product that sounds full and crisp. Dope.
Wish Master X Hozay – A Beautiful Mess
On this new visual from their joint, Bristol’s Wish Master and producer Hozay jump on the mic to drops some fire bars! A haunting piano introduces producer and emcee Hozay, coming in strong with his verse “make a wish/I’m taking flicks with the wordplay/return like Christ on the third day”. The track debuts the duo rallying back and forth with one another, creating a single that pushes the EP to new heights. Hozay leaves not only an impressive production across the E.P, but his feature showcases his breadth of talent.
‘A Beautiful Mess’ EP delivers 6 hard hitting songs which hold their own and also show a cohesive run throughout. The vinyl is due for release soon, pre order here!