The Signature LP

UK hiphops kingpin returns with his second full length effort. . .Lets hope he got the beats this time, cause lyrically he's untouchable.

Interview at RWD

Black Stars

Remember Sway.... Well, he's just made his mark on the Black Boy's beat.. And to be fair, it completely trounces all other remixes of the song.. Especially with a mention of Ric Griffin for the Holby City fans.

It's available for download from his myspace page..

Go find.

+ Look out for new album in 2008..

Prequel To The Sequel

Finally getting round to this. Sway's newest release "One For The Journey EP" appeared on the 21st of May, labelled as "the prequel to the sequel" - something to keep the fans going until his next full length release, which I gather he is busy working on at the moment.

1. True Stories (Produced. By Sway)
Already it's vintage Sway.. the speed and wit had me rewinding the track several times just to pick new lyrics up. Touching on the problems of modern day UK, Sway here portrays a much darker side, very different from the humor we have seen on tracks to date. While some rappers let the agression take over the lyrics on more serious tracks, Sway toes the line perfectly mantaining his quickwit and slick wordplay throughout.

2. Move Back (Ft. Chiefer) (Produced. By Skilosio)
Even darker sounds from Sway as he journey's his way over epic strings and occasional gun shots. Again, its a side to him that we've not seen before, but it's a brilliant way to hit back at those who have criticised his carefreeness of previous releases. I prefer True Stories personally, however, yet again, Sway's charisma keeps the listener intrigued.

3. Baby Father (Produced. By Youngstar)
Grime, and the mood is lifted. This is Sway at his story telling best, narrating tales of unresolved parentage. Again lyrics and delivery are perfection, and again another track which had me rewinding, even though I'd seen it as a b-side previously.

4. Up Your Speed Pt.2 (Ft. Chamillionaire)
Again Sway and Chamillionaire trade verses in a fast paced exchange of wit and boasts. Here Sway is the star dropping lyrical gems aplenty; "Your profile views I can earn in a day", "Got a flow tighter than a batman suit", "Other MC's try to keep up with the Jones's, but we keep the Jones's up". One of the highlights.

5. Ex Boyfriend (Produced. Dj Turkish)
Change in tempo, as Sway tells relationships his way. More reminiscent of tracks from his long line of mixtape releases, but again is a perfect illustration of his versatility.

6. Every Man For Himself (Ft. Mr Hudson)
Joins forces with another of the UK's rising stars Mr Hudson on this genre crossover. And while not on the same level as their other collaboration to date "Ask The Dj Remix", it is again another show of what the UK scene has to offer.

7. Get Em'High (Stanton Warriors)
Another genre crossover as Sway teams up with dance crew Stanton Warriors to produce a very tidy club track.

Sway has again brought something different to the table, giving us another insight into this unique talent, and further increasing anticipation for the next installment. There are few who can match his lyrical prowess or versatility, and if rumours are to be believed future collaborations with Pharrell and Akon are sure to take him to the next level as he continues his journey to the top.

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HipHop

HipHop got pretty boring for a period at the start of this year, but again its starting too look up. Albums dropping from Common, Talib Kweli, Kanye and even Jay-Z set to drop one late 07/early 08.. so i'm pretty excited. . That and Wiley/Dizzee combination over here. Those releases are just a few of whats coming this summer, but i won't bore you with a list.. Instead here are some of the tunes from some of the artists dropping albums this year... All New.

MP3: 50 Cent - Straight To The Bank (Produced Dr. Dre)

Not my favourite artist of all time i must admit, but at least you know what your getting with him. And yes, its the same. Polished production, usual rhymes. But its good for a while. Prefer it over another tune knocking around at the moment, candy shop take "Amusement Park". Album, "Curtis" is due on June 26th.

MP3: T Pain - Buy You A Drank (Ft. Kanye West) (Remix)
(Check Previous posts for new Kanye Material)

I get pretty excited about any new material from Kanye west.. here's a song by T-Pain.. i usually skip the rest of the track after Kanye's verse. You'll see why..
His new album, "Graduation", is set to be released September 18, 2007.. but expect that to be delayed. Supposedly featuring tracks with John Mayer, Chris Martin and Young Jeezy.

MP3: Common - The People (Ft Dwele) (Produced. Kanye West / Cuts from Dj Premier)

I could sit and listen (look) at him all day.. Album due July 17th.

Brand New Lupe;

Lupe Fiasco - Bottom, Top (Thanks To Discobelle)

Lupe also has an album dropping.. October 31st. Featuring, Sway, Pharell and Kanye West among others.

Lastly.. Brand New Sway EP arrived this week. . Going from strength to strength. Make sure you grab it here at HMV.

Track Listing:

• 1. True Stories
• 2. Move Back-Feat. Chiefer
• 3. Baby Father
• 4. Up Your Speed Part 2-Feat. Chamillionaire
• 5. Ex Boyfriend
• 6. Every Man (For Himself)-Feat. Mr Hudson
• 7. Get 'Em High-Stanton Warriors Feat. Sway

Currently working with Akon and Lupe Fiasco.

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UK Style

Seeing as there aint too much exciting me from the States, i thought i'd bring you a little bit of UK's finest. Completely slept on at the moment by the majority, and while it's a bit patchy in quality at times, the rate of production means there are always some big tracks flying about. Heres some brand new, some classics, just to school you a little bit. Lets support as well.

MP3: Dizzee Rascal & Skream - Request Line Freestyle
Thanks to Analog Giant.
Dizzee doing what he does best over a track by UK Dubstep producer Skream. ***

MP3: Just Blaze - 101 Sessions (Ft. Skepta, JME, Klashnekoff)
Brand New track i just got in today. Not sure what just blaze is doing over here, but im not complaining.

MP3: Kano - Mr Me Too Freestyle
One of the industries pioneers, along with Dizzee and the recently retired Wiley. Can't wait for the new album.

MP3: Wong - Gudthing (Ft. Thuy)
Not a personal favourite of mine, although doing the rounds at the moment and loooks to be one of the bigger tracks of the year.

MP3: Roll Deep - Floating Thru Da Sky
Commercially viable grime. Something Roll Deep seem to have mastered since the departure of Dizzee. 2nd album picks up where the 1st left us.

MP3: SkinnyMan - No Big Ting
Not really grime, but brilliant nonetheless. Off the quality album "Council Estate Of Mind". ***

MP3: Sway - Month In The Summer
For me, the hottest Britist Artist out there. While album flopped slightly.. talent can't be denied, and following visits to the states where he recorded tracks with Lupe Fiasco and 2 with Chamillionaire, mainstream success should eventually reach him. ***

Support The Artists. . .

Sway - Future collaborations with Pharrell, Akon, Madness and Small World lined up. New EP due on May 14th. Free Downloads available on his myspace. .

Grab Skinnymans Album " Council Estate of Mind" Here.

Roll Deep Here.
Or Album No1, Here @ Amazon.

Wong. - Album on the way.

Kano
Or Album Here.

Skepta, JME, Klashnekoff - Three of UK's Finest.

Dizzee - "Maths And English" dropping this year.

Skream - Dubstep Artist.