D Double E "Street FIghter Riddim" (Music VIdeo)

Easily the biggest Grime tune of 2010. With an extra verse added, as well as some cheeky Street Fighter impressions (had to take out the original samples due to copyright, I assume), this has been smashing up raves all over the UK. Big up Swerve & Newham Generals!

Directed and edited by Tim & Barry

T.I. Feat. Lil Wayne "Yeah" (NoDJ)

Here's another Drama-free joint from T.I.'s Fuck A Mixtape, featuring Weezy.

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Produced by Lil C.

Aftershock Presents: Shock To The System (Free Download)

Mad props to Terror Danjah who recently put up this classic Grime album for free download, which features artists such as Wiley, Shola Ama, Mz. Bratt, Sadie Ama & Wretch 32, and production from artists like D.O.K, Terror Danjah & Magnum Force.

Whilst I'm on the subject of Grime, Terror Danjah's Power Grid EP is now available from all good digital outlets. Go cop that!

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Tracklisting:

01. Triple Threat, Royal, Bruza & Elrae – Getaway (Produced by Terror Danjah)
02. Bruza, D.E.Velopment, Tinie Tempah & Triple Threat – Pay Attention (Produced by Terror Danjah & D.O.K)
03. D.E.Velopment & Loudmouth – Don’t Mess Around (Produced by Terror Danjah)
04. Youf, Wiley, Mz Bratt & D.E.Velopment – Catch Up (Produced by Big Ears)
05. Bruza, Tinie Tempah, Mz Bratt, Royal, Badness, D.E.Velopment, Krucial & Triple Threat – Warning (Produced by D.O.K)
06. Gemma Fox – Think I’m in Love (Produced by Terror Danjah)
07. Elrae – Raeman (Produced by Terror Danjah)
08. Gemma Fox – Feeling’s Grow (Ft. 2nice) (Produced by Terror Danjah)
09. Bruza, D-Dark, Tinie Tempah & Elrae – Ride My Bike (Produced by D-Dark)
10. Badness – 10 Out of 10 (Ft. Gappy Ranks & Maxwell-D) (Produced by Terror Danjah)
11. D.E.Velopment – Again (Ft. Shola Ama & Andrea) (Produced by Terror Danjah)
12. Shola Ama – Over (Produced by D.O.K)
13. Sadie Ama & Wiley – The One (Produced by Terror Danjah)
14. Bruza, Wretch 32 & Tinie Tempah – Round & Round (Produced by Terror Danjah & Planet X)
15. Redz, Doom Man, Loudmouth & Fumin – Reppin (Produced by Magnum Force & D.O.K)
16. Loudmouth – 2000 & Shock (New Year’s Resolution) (Produced by Terror Danjah)
17. Specs, 2nice & Triple Threat – Street Life (I Try) (Produced by D.O.K)
18. Mz Bratt, Tinie Tempah, Youf, Joci & Elrae – Future’s Bright (Produced by D.O.K)
19. Triple Threat, Mc Fun, Shabba-D, D Double E, Skibadee, Bruza, Mc Melo-D, Hitman Hyper & Ragga Twins – Creepy Crawler (Reckless Soldier) (Produced by Terror Danjah)
20. Badness, Mz Bratt, Royal, Bruza, Youf, D.E.Velopments, D-Dark, Triple Threat, Krucial, Loudmouth & 2Nice – Zumpi Huntah Mega Mix (Produced by Terror Danjah)

BONUS! Audio footage from the Shock To The System launch party back in 2007.

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Narwuar Vs. Drake (Video)

Nardwuar's back with his quirky interviews....

Clipse x LA Leakers "Got It For Leaks" (Mixtape)

For those not in the know, the LA Leakers do a series of "audio boigraphy" mixtapes with certain artists, which is basically a look behind the scenes of what went on making certain records. With this project, they sat down with the Clipse and they gave the history on some of their biggest records.

It would have dope to have seen tracks such as The Funeral or Chinese New Year on there, but kudos for including Footsteps in the final tracklisting... That tune was slept on, in my opinion...

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Caspa "Back For The First Time" (Video)

Caspa's back with what could be regarded as the summer Dubstep anthem. Released next month on his own Sub Soldiers imprint, and consisting of an epic trance-like synth (backed with Caspa's trademark growling bass) there's no doubt that it'll be tearing up dancefloors and radio sets throughout the rest of this year.

Admittedly, it may sound a tad formulaic, but on a loud system this bangs...

Ricky Powell "Rappin With The Rickster" (Trailer)

Just spotted this over at Nah Right.

Legendary Hip-Hop photographer (and “Fourth Beastie Boy”) Ricky Powell is releasing a DVD compilation of the greatest moments from his 90′s public access show "Rappin With The Rickster" next week.

Full info below:

Disc 1 features “The Best of Rappin’ With The Rickster (1990 – 1994)” – a collection of Ricky’s handpicked ‘best of’ moments of the show. As expected it’s full of celebrity appearances and interviews including: The Beastie Boys, Russell Simmons, Laurence Fishburne, Sofia Coppola, Spike Jonze, Sandra Bernahrd, Tone Loc, Cypress Hill, Run-D.M.C., Billy Preston, Kim Gordon & Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth) and more !!

Also included on Disc 1, “Rickster Bouillabaisse” – a collection of snippets and antics starring Ricky Powell and a host of legendary figures and moments from the cable access show baring his name. Some of the highlights include: Eazy E, Beastie Boys, Beck, Q-Tip, SEEN, ZEPHYR, Bobbito Garcia, Everlast and more!

Disc 2 also features an updated version of Ricky’s cable access show. The unique “Rappin’ With The Rickster 2010” – a look at what Ricky has up his sleeve in 2010 and beyond. Celebrity guests include Dante Ross, DJ Eclipse, and Stay High 149.

The release date is set for July 27th, however you can pre-order the DVD from UGHH.com

Whilst my taste in music is really vaired, I eat, breathe and sleep Hip Hop music, so it's great to see that that a piece of Hip Hop history like this has been immortalised on DVD.

DJ Daddy's Money "Gamma Ray Gurl" (THUGSTEP)

Shouts to Khal for putting me on to this... Looks like the Thugstep bug has bitten a few more people recently!

Gucci makes good club records, but he sounds even better over Dubstep; and whilst I've got my own Freaky Girl blend that should be featuring on the forthcoming Fuck Thugstep Vol. 2, I thought I'd show some love and post this up on here, as it's a pretty dope blend.

Gamma Ray Gurl (Gucci Mane vs. Downlink) by Daddy's Money

Big up DJ Daddy's Money on this one!

J Beatz "1 Dutty EP" Sampler (Video)

Shouts to J Beatz, who recently hit me up with a copy of his new EP, which will be out soon on vinyl and digital from iTunes, 7 Digital, Hmv, Tesco, and all other good record stores...

Not much to say except that all 4 tracks are straight fire, especially Tazer and Cash Point. Expect to hear some of these on July's podcast!

EP Tracklisting:

01. Dutty (Instrumental To Big H Feat. Skepta & Bossman - Life & Death)
02. Tazer (Instrumental To Badness & Shizzle - Tarzan)
03. Cash Point
04. Ragga Muffin

Ayatollah "Reefer" (Video)

Here's a slick little promo video for one of Ayatollah's cuts off his forthcoming digital only, instrumental album "Cocoon", which is set to drop tomorrow through Tollah Music.

Based on what I've heard in the video, this looks like it'll be worth the purchase. You can download "Reefer" here

Here's the full tracklisting too:

01. Gordon’s War
02. Casino
03. Getting To Know Me
04. Dig This
05. The Writers Bench
06. Bubble
07. Soul Power
08. WOW
09. Heaven Can’t Wait
10. Reefer
11. Lonely Girl
12. Rhyme Amazing
13. Growth
14. It
15. Black Ivory
16. You And I
17. When Tomorrow Comes
18. How Ya’ll Feel Out There

Via Nah Right

Just Jam 013 - This Wednesday

If you're in London this Wednesday, make sure you pop down to Alibi in Dalston. Giggs will be there, as well as myself, Motive, Tim & Barry, and more...

Affion Crockett's Drake x Westwood Spoof (Video)

"I say, I say...."

This is epic!

BONUS! Here's the original video...

Retiring from DJ Battles...

Just a quick post to say that as of today, I'll no longer be participating in any more solo/head to head battles.

I believe my time as a battle DJ has come and gone, and as each year passes, it's becoming increasingly difficult to feel inspired to put new routines together. Apart from having to press shit up and spend countless hours programming routines to work exactly how I want them to (more or less doing to work for you, as some certain DJs have shown), there are hardly any good records/battle breaks out there to flip, and as a result, I've lost all enthusiasm for sitting down and coming up with new stuff.

There comes a time when you just need to walk away from things...

I'll still be doing the teams category though, and will also come to the DMCs as a spectator in the future, so I won't be disappearing just yet.

Dream McLean "Saxon Freestyle" CDQ

Forget Nicki Minaj's shit attempt, it's all about this version...

I got sent this back in May, and was told by Dream to keep it under wraps... It recently got a spin on Mistajam's show on BBC 1Xtra, and seeing as Team Supreme have liberated it, I guess it's now cool to post it on here...

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Nothing much to say except dude flows effortlessly over Chase & Status' anthem, throwing in some very dope punchlines...Sick...

Previously: Dream McLean "Wooooo Riddim Freestyle"

What not to say to a DJ (Video)

I read the list, but I never knew there was a video floating about!

Drunk, annoying club-goers, please watch this and take note. We're here to please everyone, not just you individually....

DJ Cable - June 2010 Podcast

Hope you're all enjoying the warm weather at the moment!

Once again, I'm back with another Podcast for your ears and iPods. As usual, massive thanks to everyone who's downloaded them so far...Remember you can still grab them using the links on the right hand side of this blog.

June's round-up consists of a lot more Dubstep & Grime, featuring new releases from SRC, Darqwan, Rusko, Supra1, Gemmy, Benga and JME, forthcoming material from the likes of Doctor P, Redlight & Ms. Dynamite and Joker, plus recent heat from Swindle, Mensah & Terror Danjah.

On the Hip Hop tip, there's new music from Giggs, The Diplomats, Kanye West & French Montana, plus recent club smashes from the likes of DJ Khaled.

As per usual, I've thrown a few cuts & juggles in for good measure.

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Tracklisting:

01. DJ Cable - Podcast Intro
02. Giggs - Hustle On
03. The Diplomats - Salute
04. Diamond - Lotta Money
05. Kanye West - Power
06. DJ Khaled Feat. T-Pain, Ludacris, Rick Ross & Snoop Dogg - All I Do Is Win
07. Shawty Lo Feat. Snoop Dogg - Say Yeah
08. French Montana Feat. Curren$y - So High
09. Doctor P - Vampire Dub
10. TC & Joker - It Ain't Got A Name
11. Lost - Metal Foot
12. Matty G - Turf W*rz
13. SRC - Goin Out
14. Swindle - Coffee
15. The Others - Puppetwalk
16. Mensah - Pulse 80s
17. Mensah - Acid Dub
18. Swindle - Airmiles
19. Terror Danjah - Bipolar
20. Crissy Criss - Kick Snare VIP
21. Benga - Stop Watching
22. Rusko - My Mouth
23. Rusko Feat. Gucci Mane - Got Da Groove
24. Gemmy - Maroon Chant
25. Rob Sparx - Cold blooded
26. Darqwan - JahWan
27. Teddy - Teddy (Edit)
28. JME Feat. Tempa T - CD Is Dead (Acapella)
29. Redlight Feat. Ms. Dynamite - What You Talking About
30. Supra1 - Ghoster


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Overall, a varied selection of different styles in this mix.

Feel free to forward to your friends, post on your Blogs/Twitter/Facebook profiles, etc. Let me know what you think!

P.S. The mix is now back on Usershare, as apparently some people don't understand how to "right click and save as". I dunno...

Big Boi "General Patton" (Music Video)

Directed by Zach Wolfe.

"Sir Luscious Left Foot" is out this week. Trust me, it's well worth the purchase!

Previously: Boi Boi "Shutterbug" (Music Video)
Related: DJ Cable "April 2010 Podcast"

Black Milk "How Dare You"

Here's some free goodness from Black Milk, who's forthcoming album, “Album of the Year” is due out on September 14th.

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Maino "Get Em Tiger" (Music Video)

The video finally drops...

All I'm saying is - that girl in the purple leggings = WOW...

DJ Jazzy Jeff & Mick Boogie "Summertime: The Mixtape"

UNDRCRWN and Motivation Boutique have hooked up with Jazzy Jeff & Mick Boogie to put together 49-track long mix of summer anthems, featuring cuts from Kool & The Gang, Quincy Jones, ATCQ, Jay-Z, Biggie, Jodeci, Roy Ayers, and even Ahmad (remember "Back In The Day"?). Awesome stuff.

Perfect for those summer BBQ's and gatherings, or for chilling outside in your garden.

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Tracklisting:

01. Summertime Intro
02. Kool & The Gang: Summer Madness (Live Version)
03. Kool & The Gang: Summer Madness
04. Quincy Jones: Summer In The City
05. Ahmad: Back In The Day
06. Ice Cube: It Was A Good Day
07. Roy Ayers f/ Mary J Blige: Everybody Loves The Sunshine
08. Pharcyde: Passin’ Me By (Ffej Remix)
09. Jay-Z f/ Babyface: Sunshine
10. Ramsey Lewis: Sun Goddess
11. A Tribe Called Quest: Find A Way (Ffej String Edit)
12. Bush Babies f/ Mos Def: The Love Song
13. Jodeci: Get On Up
14. The Commodores: High On Sunshine
15. J Dilla f/ Dwele : Think Twice
16. Erick Sermon f/ Marvin Gaye: Music (Mick’s Marvapella Edit)
17. Bernard Wright: Who Do You Love
18. LL Cool J: Loungin’
19. A Tribe Called Quest: Hot Sex
20. Main Source: Live At The BBQ
21. Nuyorican Soul: Nautilus
22. Pharcyde & Sublime: Summertime
23. Fresh Prince and Jazzy Jeff: Summertime Remix
24. Michael Jackson: I Can’t Help It
25. De La Soul: Breakdawn
26. Musiq: Just Friends
27. Carl Thomas: Summer Rain
28. Faze-O: Riding High
29. Dionne Warwick: Walk On By
30. Skee-Lo: I Wish
31. Black Moon: Who Got The Props
32. Frankie Beverly and Maze: Before I Let Go
34. Montell Jordan: This Is How We Do It
35. The Roots f/ George Benson: Breezin’
36. Fresh Prince and Jazzy Jeff: Time To Chill
37. Biggie: Can’t You See
38. James Brown: The Payback
39. En Vogue: My Lovin’
40. Bobby McFerrin: Sunshine Of My Life
41. Fifth Dimension: Let The Sun Shine In
42. Mos Def: Sunshine
43. Nine: Whatcha Want
44. Otis Redding: Sittin’ On The Dock
45. 2Pac: I Get Around (Mick’s String Edit)
46. Zapp: Computer Love (Terry’s Mirage On The Water Mix)
47. Seals And Croft: Summer Breeze
48. Jay-Z: Dear Summer
49. Weldon Irvine: Morning Sunrise

Via Rock The Dub

BONUS! A couple of throwback summertime videos.

D Double E "Street Fighter Riddim" Artwork

One of the best Grime tracks of 2010 finally sees a release on 26th July.

For the official release, D Double E has added an extra verse, and has done most of the Street Fighter noises/ad-libs himself (copyright issues, I assume). Big up to DJ Swerve for creating one of the hottest beats this year.

If you haven't yet heard the tune, you can check it out on April's Podcast here

Von Pea "So Motivational: The Most Skullduggery Of Mixtapes" (Mixtape)

Von Pea (from Tanya Mogan) drops this heavy mixtape in the run up to his debut solo album, "Peas' Gotta Have It", which is due out September 7th. Dude gets bonus points for using Mike Tyson's Punchout as the front cover too!



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Tracklisting:

01. Scorpio (Intro) (Produced by Von Pea)
02. Show Em Out (Feat. Che Grand) (Produced by Algorhythm)
03. Faded (w/ The Lessondary) (Produced by AEON)
04. Cantstandya (w/ Sene) (Produced by Thoughts For Food)
05. Lookin Fly (Feat. Trackademicks & Donwill) (Produced by Von Pea)
06. Something To Do (Produced by Brandun Deshay)
07. I Dont Know (w/ Danny! & Stephanie Mae) (Produced by D. Swain)
08. And Rollerskates! 2010 (Feat. ABNG) (Produced by Jermiside)
09. Fancy Nancy (Produced by Brandun Deshay)
10. 2 Hungry Bros Freestyle
11. Something Better (w/ XV & Donwill) (Illmind instrumental)
12. Year of the Other (w/ Max Mega & Justin Battle) (Produced by A3)
13. Jump In (Produced by Von Pea)
14. Sellin’ Outro (w/ and produced by Willi Dudat)

DJ Limelight Interviews Rude Kid & Teddy/Silencer (Video)

BBC Asian Network's DJ Limelight recently caught up with two of the Grime scene's top producers, Rude Kid and Teddy/silencer to talk about the scene the scene in genral, other producers to look out for, the importance of their production names, and artists they're working with.

BONUS! You can also check out the interview I did with Teddy/Silencer for HotOneTen here