The triple threat MC/model/actress Shystie returns with new single Stop, which is currently this week’s ROTW on 1Xtra with Twin B & Yasmin and got it’s premiere with Clash Magazine.
Produced by Deanyboy and featuring Jalissa on arguably THE catchiest hook of 2014, the piano riff and the big-bass-filled drum beat draws on influences reminiscent of 90’s dance classics, with a nod toward DnB, topped with a refreshing slice of 2014 freshness. ‘Stop’ is the first track to be taken from her forthcoming E.P, Exhalation, due for release in November 2014.
Stormzy is one that I’ve been saying is one to watch for a while now and the heat is definitely on him at the moment after the release of his very highly anticipated EP Dreamers Disease. This is the 2nd visual to be released from there Not That Deep produced by Heavytrackerz.
Little Simz is the 20 year old North London rapper who has been tipped by many industry experts as one to watch, and she is definitely that! She keeps the heat on her after the release of her E.D.G.E EP by dropping the visuals to The Hamptons.
Little Simz has had an incredible year already, and this track sent everyone crazy when they heard the audio. Now the Simpsons themed video for Bars Simzson is here with Simz bringing some incredible energy too. This track will be on her forthcoming anticipated EP E.D.G.E set for release on June 16th.
The Lewisham MC Novelist has been gaining some serious heat around his name and his collaboration with Mumdance will help spread this. Mumdance uses heavy bass shells on this sick beat for Take Time, leaving Novelist to spray over it. This will be on Mumdance’s new EP out June 16th via Rinse.
Flowdan announced he was making this EP Serious Business earlier on in the year via Hypedub. Production comes from longtime collaborator The Bug, Digital Mystikz’ Coki, Footsie and Masro. Add this one now to your grime collection as it’s set to be a classic.
Mumdance announces a new release on Rinse the Take Time EP out June 16th, which sees the producer draw upon his long-standing love of grime, crafting a tightly coiled, ten-ton heavy club riddim, all frostbitten drums and shockingly stripped-back midrange, powerful enough to carve a rift deep into the mix. You can now listen to one of the tracks Take Time featuring the quick-witted vocal play of rising London MC Novelist, whose bars dart swift and sharp through the track’s acres of frozen space.
Peak talks about Living Life and getting wavy on his track taken from his forthcoming Life’s Peak EP out next week on iTunes, with a bit of old skool DJ Luck and MC Neat at the end”With a little bit of luck we can make it through the night”
Prince Rapid will release his new EP Turning Point on 31st March, which sees the grime pioneer collaborate with Ghetts, JME, Tinchy Stryder, Dirty Danger, D Dark and Lil Nasty “to show the world me, my growth and who I’ve become”. He drops the video to the first track off the EP, Prince.