Rakaa - Crown of Thorns
Decon
Rakaa Iriscience: a man whose solid flow, diligence and entire demeanour behind a microphone has earned him due respect in many hip-hop circles. Hailing from Southern California, the Los Angeles native has spent the best part of 20 years carving…
The Roots - How I Got Over
Def Jam
23 years strong, 9 studio albums deep, a regular stint as house band for one of America’s most popular late night talks shows, plus their very own annual musical showcase, and signs of the Illadelph crew slowing down, I’m happy…
Big Boi - Sir Lucious Left Foot…
Def Jam
It’s easy to forget that Antwan André Patton, better known as Big Boi, is a superstar in his own right. Having made six platinum selling albums with OutKast, including the diamond selling ‘Speakerboxx / The Love Below’, Big Boi is…
Cappo - Ghengis
Son Records
In the mid ’90s, UK hip-hop rose to the top of the underground sound, tying in neatly with smoky trip-hop and dusty breakbeats. Messily parcelled, the sound was never in danger of breaking into the mainstream, but it did provide a…
Chemical Brothers - Further
Freestyle Dust // Parlophone
It should be undisputed that the Chemical Brothers, otherwise known as British duo Ed Simons and Tom Rowlands, played a heavy handed role in the electronic music scene of the 90s. Unlike other electronic groups of the same era (Prodigy, Underworld,…
Onra - Long Distance
All City Records
There’s a lot to be said for the French touch; that sweet sonic finesse which, like a full-bodied red wine or extra splash of cream in your coffee, makes for a far more satisfactory experience.
Parisian producer Onra…
Reflection Eternal - Revolutions Per Minute
Blacksmith Records
Since its introduction some 40 or so years ago, the hip-hop game has spawned some truly unforgettable dynamic-duo, rapper-deejay partnerships. Take for example legendary pairings Rakim and Eric B, Scott La Rock and KRS-One, Pete Rock and CL Smooth, the…
