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This is the latest video from Bashy for his latest single - Who Want's To Be A Millionaire. Produced by Sheffield badman Toddla T, it's a weirdly good mix of Grime, Electro, Jackin' House and Bassline all in one, sounds a bit mad still but I like it ALOT and the creative direction behind the video gets a thumbs up from me. Bashy is doing plenty at the moment, his album Catch Me If You Can is due for release June 1st and it should be a big un'. Also catch Mr.Oiii Naaa in the next issue of SUPERSUPER Magazine.

The Grime Minister Tells It All...

www.totalkiss.com/logan

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I must say I prefer this version and video much better than the first one that came out.

www.myspace.com/davinchemusic

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This is the new video from Terrakid (RED HOT Entertainment) and the message behind the track is touching (NO HOMO) but I went through something similar with my older brother, so it hit home a bit.

Tune Of The Day!

www.myspace.com/tempztempz

Listen And Take Note!

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I heard this tune on someones mixtape a lilly while ago, can't remember or be bothered to find out now though, LOL. It's a very big track from the OG's, the production and vocal are also plenty, video is aiight too...

Logan's Tribute...

Kiss FM DJ, Logan Sama will be doing a special tribute show for the late Gavin Dafoe aka Esco.

Tune in: 11pm - 1am // www.totalkiss.com/logan

Chantelle Fiddy Interview

Chantelle Fiddy aka The Queen of Grime, has now moved from surrounding herself with hoodies and new era caps in the grimey world to mingling with MP's at 10 downing street. From her popular blog in 2004 she was thee first to write about the grime sound which made her a bloggers favourite in turn getting her work published in nearly every worthy music magazine. I met up with her to talk Grime and Protesting about HIV.

When did you realise you had a passion for writing?
I've enjoyed creative writing since a young age, I always thought I'd go into radio, that's what I intended as a teenage anyway, but my career path had a mind of it's own. I don't think I fully realised my love for linguistics until after I'd finished my journalism degree. I call it 'finding your voice' and once I'd found mine, I began to relish it more so.

At what point did you decide to get into the male dominated grime scene?
When I started my career I was working for Touch Magazine. I was given some good advice from one of my editors, regarding finding a niche. My Touch peers at the time - Russell Myrie (Arts Editor of The Voice) and Hattie Collins (Editor of RWD) were both writing about hip hop/ R&B, and doing it much better than myself. I was a bit lost as to which direction to take. I had love for garage but it was on the way out. When I heard Dizzee's 'I Love You' on white label, it stirred something in me to pursue it. It kind of went from there. I quickly realised that with no press officers involved, I could effectively be that point between underground music and the mainstream media...So I ran with it.

Was it hard finding your feet at first?
I feel bad saying I can't remember, but it's a long time ago, maybe seven years or so... Financially it was hard! Learning to pitch was even harder though. They miss all the real stuff like treating your stuff as a brand, selling yourself on more than just your ability to use spell check: I thought I had to know everything too, from which producer worked for which label, every release that came out... but you learn how to manage your knowledge. There's a great quote I'll refer you to "an expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less until he knows everything about nothing." In real terms, you have to learn to arm yourself in life with those who can point you in the right direction, give you a phone number, and pull you up if you're wrong. I had to move quickly so I covered a lot of ground in my first two years... Where gender is concerned, it's a question that frequently comes up. You definitely get shit being a woman, people accusing you of being a groupie or whatever, but I - and every other female journalist who goes through it - learn to ignore it. Jealousy breeds contempt after all. I studied hard to get where I am and I've hustled ever since so I know myself and what I'm doing. I never going into a job thinking 'I'm a woman doing this.' That's a mistake. Regardless of your sex it's about doing the best job, representing well and withstanding the punches.

When did you decide you wanted to change your direction in writing?
Two years ago, my life became centralised around LIVE Magazine, in Brixton, where I work two days a week as a Senior Editorial Mentor. The quarterly 48-page magazine is put together by 13 - 22 years old, from any background, borough, race, religion, sexual persuasion... It's a beautiful project and stereotype-challenging job to be in. It's madly inspiring and it's shaped my work since beginning their two years ago. But there were other things too. I'd become bored by music journalism and had got to a point where I'd experimented outside the box, doing features of a rather random variety for places like thelondonpaper and i-D... this was something I wanted to do more. I actually enjoyed writing again. And it's such a blessed life to do a job you enjoy. Also, I'd fallen out of love with the music. Maybe it was me, my age, my expectations... but I couldn't even be bothered to listen to music period for a while. I found I could only tolerate classical which I often write to. Lastly, but of equal importance, someone special taught me a major lesson. Through him I challenged the way I saw myself and what I stood for, also he drove home the idea that I was much bigger than I realised, in terms of my then accomplishments and potential. As I began to grow my self-confidence, suddenly a lot of things didn't matter anymore.

Do you still listen / have love for grime music even though it’s not your main way of earning money anymore?
I'll always have love for grime - how can you not - and there is still the odd tune you simply can't ignore, but there's also a lot of doo doo to shovel out the way trying to find them. I'd rather listen to something like Logan's mix, which I can download on Facebook, and put on my iPod, than sit through hours of radio, having to read forums, whatever. There's the odd person you see perform and realise they have that special something: if you get genuine excitement then you should write about it, if not walk on by. That's my theory at least.

So Ctrl.Alt.Shift - what is it about, what's your role?
Ctrl.Alt.Shift is like a dream come true for me. And I didn't even realise that when I started. Don't Panic, who distribute the magazine, approached me about editing a new publication, funded by a charity (Christian Aimed), aimed at turning 18-25 year olds - who are pretty much force-fed a diet of celebrity gossip - onto global issues and international development. I had a blank, 38 page canvas and was able to repackage some amazing stories in a way never dealt with by a charity. We didn't even mention the charity. Or religion. The joy I felt opening the first issue and seeing my initial idea, the Pg 3 Stunna from India looking at me, I was elated. A Nuts writer had re-worked some shocking facts about prostitution and the abuse of women into this spoof piece. I road tested the idea and most people laugh when they see it and by the end look horrified or embarrassed. The feminists didn't get it, or the teen bride vox pops which involved us getting some UK teenagers valued by the same criteria used to price would-be brides in Kenya. As well as editing the magazine, which I work closely on with Neil Boorman (author of Bonfire Of The Brands), I edit the website which has new content uploaded daily. We've also got a series of cultural collaborations going on with Vice (a photography competition on gender, power and poverty), Sadlers Wells (a dance show with Street groups like Boy Blue around HIV and stigma) and the Baltic (an art project focused on conflict). We all have to multi-task and get our hands dirty where possible.

Do you find it more of a challenging role because not only are you an editor you protest for rights as-well?
I'm not going to lie - this is all new to me. And I'm absolutely loving it. I've quickly learned that it's not all about numbers when you protest; it's about the execution of your message. When I put my boiler suit on, at 8am, outside the South Korean embassy, to protest around the HIV travel ban they and many other countries impose upon people, you forget everything else around you. It's you and the cause. I'm lucky to have been working with some of the best from Space Hijackers and Plane Stupid, who lie on runways, stick themselves to politicians and climbed on top of Parliament earlier this year. It makes me feel that I'm even more blessed than I could realise possible. I get to work with some of the most interesting people I've ever met, am learning on a daily basis, constantly feel challenged, and best of all I'm able to spread the word and encourage people to get involved.

Can you talk a bit about your LIVE magazine project, from what I know it's a magazine run by under privileged youth in south London?
It's based in south London but anyone from come. The nature of the project means you attract a diverse crowd unified by their ages - 13-22. I've been there going on three years now and it's a truly amazing project, set up by Livity, the socially responsible marketing agency who we share an office with. Myself, Rahul Verma (Metro) and Emma Warren (Observer Music Monthly) run the editorial side of things, mentoring young people in putting content together. It's run like a professional publication and the experience it offers is like nothing else. Whether you're an ex-young offender, out of education, studying at Uni or looking for a new experience, LIVE offers a working environment which sets people up for their next steps in life. We have an in-house recruitment consultant who's there to help with employment or work experience and LIVITY and LIVE often work on projects together. Some LIVE writers have moved off the magazine onto Saturday, the new in-store publication from USC, which LIVITY created as another mentoring experience. Our young people - of which there's about 40 regulars who come in at least once a week - have also benefited from workshops at The Guardian, internships with Diesel U Music, presenting for BBC Sound and appearing on Channel 4's Frock Me.

What points would you give to an aspiring music journalist, protestor or mentor?
I think one principle applies to all; choose your cause and champion it. For me personally, there's much more happiness in doing something you believe in. If you can't give something your heart and soul in these industries, there's no point even trying because it's damn hard work.

What's next for Fiddy, apart from being one of the UK's best underground journo's and being down with the 'yout dem'?
I am the yout dem. Shut up old man. But seriously, I'm definitely wiser and hope I can get a better balance between my writing and other work. I love helping people - through mentoring or message - and I truly believe that you have to build an army to be strong. I get back as much as I put in, so I want to continue growing with LIVE and Ctrl.Alt.Shift. I've got a lot of work still to do as a journalist, hopefully talk radio will come into the equation somewhere, and the book. I've got the story just no time to type it. On a personal note, my grandfather passed away this week so I’m taking some time to reflect on where I'm going and to remember what's important in life: family and the family you make for yourselves - real friends.

www.ctrlaltshift.co.uk

www.chantellefiddy.blogspot.com

Words: Joseph JP Patterson

A version of this appeared in The Voice Newspaper

Tune Of The Day!

www.myspace.com/tinchystryder

Tune Of The Day!

www.myspace.com/wretchclart

Freeness!

If you liked what you heard there^ then you will like what I'm going to give you. Grimetapes.com have put together a Roadside G's compilation, thanks to Elijah on the heads up.

Download: HERE

R.I.P Esco : Tune Of The Day!

Just got in from raving to find out that Slew Dem crew member, Esco had died, this is sad news to people that knew him. I knew Esco, we went raving a couple times still and I respected him highly in the Grime game, he was a very cool guy, too many young people are dying these days star. My tune of the day goes out to him, R.I.P Esco BIG Bars. To his family and friends, stay blessed and keep strong in these hard times.

Read the story on his tragic death: HERE

Tune Of The Day!

www.myspace.com/411asher

MoS Blog: Skepta vs Wiley!

I wrote a feature for Ministry of Sound's blog on Skepta and Wiley. It was edited heavily to fit into the 'tone' of the site, it's still alot though (well I would say that init) Check it out!

Read: HERE

DJ NG Q&A (Unedited Version)

When did you get into music?
Well, Funky has only recently established itself around the last year or two, but I suppose before this it was Funky, Deep, Soulful & Tribal house that I started to get into at some point during 2005.

Who / what inspired you to get into music?
I moved back from Northampton after graduating from Northampton uni and had a few friends from back home that kept going on about the music and were always raving on the House scene – especially the after party scene. It was through following them to these specialist and underground ‘dances’ that it really opened my eyes and saw and felt the vibes first hand. The music and vibes was AMAZING! This kinda eliminated all the previous stigma’s I had of ‘House’ music as a young kid growing up during his early teens. Such stigma’s being ‘Gay’, ‘white’, ‘monotonous’ & ‘boring’ music that had little appeal to me. I now realised that the music had a strong and vibrant culture around it. You could look at some video footage of people dancing in one of these ‘House’ dances without the audio on and tell STRAIGHT AWAY that it was a house&funky / funky house ting just by the distinctive way(s) of dancing and the way people in this London scene dressed. To the places I went to, there was a strong ‘urban’ edge to it aswell through the general make up of ravers in the room. There was a lot of ‘bling bling’ culture and alongside sleek and sexyness, pure Champs aswell! Also, beyond the music, the girls were amazing to., mature and their dresses and outfits were like ‘jeeeze’. My age group was like towards the bottom end of the average age in there.

Do you think the Funky scene will last long?
I believe anything is possible with this Funky music, thus its so unpredictable now. For example 6 years ago, this MC thing or spitting lyrics with HOUSE was unheard of, let alone accepted. But its like since I made ‘Tell Me’ that featured an MC, it has kind of eased in this MC thing to the point that we now have MC’s making full MC tracks and its more or less accepted by the current main fraternity (ie DJ’s and ravers) of this scene. Its' weird cos out of this rich and diverse music they call HOUSE, we’ve made this new sound and club scene called ‘Funky’ but now, it looks like the music has evolved beyond ‘funky’ into this new 'street/ grimey' sounding music that kids relate to and make in their bedroom that is highly dependent on MC’s! A strong part of the scene evolves around the clubs. Pirate radio & what DJ’s play and buy, partly evolve around the clubs aswell. Thus a long term future to scene is quite dependent on a healthy and vibrant, safe and sexy club scene that is more DJ focused rather than MC-focused. As long as people are dancing and there is sex appeal in the music, all should be cool….:) Without the ingredients said above, (ie a healthy club scene) then the scene may not last long.

What plans do you have for 2009 & beyond?
ALOT! We’ll basically, concentrating on the follow up to my last single (and first ever record that I had ever put out) that got signed to Ministry of Sound. The follow up will be two records which will be released in sync. The A side is on a similar tip to Tell Me and the B-side is more of a radio type of track rather than a club banger. I also want to carry on strengthening my popular radio show (‘The Journey’) that I present with MC versatile on www.Rinse.fm (100.4fm London) every Friday 5-7pm and try to eventually secure my own show on Radio 1 ideally by the end of the year. At the moment, I have done a few live 4 hour shows on BBC 1 Xtra (covering for DJ Footloose) and have also done a guest mix on Radio 1, so all seems tidy in respect to the Radio 1 direction within the next year or two.

Also, im working on the promotion of 3 club nights that we have done in the past year or two. Firstly,‘Work’ meets ‘Future Sundays’ a weekly club night that currently takes place every Sunday at the infamous ‘Plan B’ in Brixton SW.London. Secondly, ‘The Journey’, which was a strong club night we were running last year at Bar Rumba in the West End and thirdly, the return of ‘Superstar Funk’ (a ram-jammed event that showcased the finest House & Funky DJ’s in the scene).

I also uploaded a video dairy on you-tube about a day in the life of DJ NG which got a lot of good feedback so I will be doing a few more of them this year aswell as continuing my DJ’ing across the UK and off course overseas. Me and Versatile recently flew back from a booking we had in Sweden and are due for another return just before summer ’09.

Finally after recently completing remix work last year for many of the Majors such as Sony, Atlantic, MOS & Domino Records… (including Usher’s forthcoming single, ‘What’s your Name feat Will-i-am), I have decided to have a 3month break from ALL remix work just to clear some time to focus on my next singles. It was kinda hard to say no to a remix I turned down last month but hey I've decided 100% that the next few months in 2009 have to be all about my original material!

There are also a few sideline projects I’m involved in but can’t really say anything at moment, but I’m sure you’ll hear about my involvements with them after summer ’09 so keep you’re eyes and ears open to www.DJNG.com for further info.

A version of this appears in SUPERSUPER issue 15

Is it the end of the 'Urban' music club night?

The Black music scene in the UK, or as some people would like to label it 'urban', has come up against many battles in its effort to become credible, from underground acts getting signed then dropped as soon as they don't gain a 10 hit, to club nights getting closed down due to the genre of the music getting played. The Metropolitan Police have recently set up a new system whereby all live music events that contain Bashment, Garage or R&B (and everything in between) music, will have to complete a form called ‘Form 696’, which is a document all promoters that will play such music will have to fill in. This is apparently due to the fact that many shootings and stabbings that have occurred in the capital have happened in and around club nights that people would like to call 'urban'. There has been outrage from unlikely people, such as former punk rocker and current CEO of the UK music industry representative, Fergal Sharkey, who has complained to the Equality and Human Rights Commission claiming that the Police seem to be focusing on music enjoyed by Black and Asian teenagers.

In a letter he wrote to Sir Ian Blair recently he stated, ''In explicitly singling out performances and musical styles favoured by the Black community: Garage and R&B, MC's and DJ's, we believe the use of the risk assessment Form 696, is disproportionate, unacceptable and damaging to live music in the UK.''

This issue isn't new to the urban music scene, back in 2006 Music Journalist and Ctrl+ Alt+ Shift editor, Chantelle Fiddy had to deal with something similar, where her popular Grime club night 'Straight Outta Bethnal' was shut down at it's resident nightclub 333, due to a shooting that happened elsewhere in East London at the same time people were enjoying a night full of MC based music). What must the urban club night do to save itself? I asked Pete Todd, the promoter behind London’s 100% Grime night, Dirty Canvas.

''When we first started our nights it was virtually impossible to put on a Grime night in London as clubs were too scared, we had to use Art galleries such as the Whitechapel and the ICA to put on the acts we wanted and even then we felt we were only one incident away from being shut down. Through our successful and trouble free nights we are now in a position to hold nights in most clubs, our most recent JME concert at Astoria felt like a big break through, as it was the first time an unsigned independent Grime act had headlined a concert there. Until recently it had felt like it was becoming easier to put on urban nights, but this form 696 seems to be another step back to shutting them down again. I think many artists will see this as an attempt by the government to close down their music scenes. The government has spent a lot of money on community music schemes in deprived urban areas, yet it is placing a hugely restrictive barrier from these musicians progressing and being heard and in the current music climate of downloads, live performances are hugely important both financially and for artists development.''

If you are partial liking a bit of Bashment or even some Grime every now and, then may I suggest you join the rest of people, in signing the petition to keep the 'urban' club night alive.

Sign up here: http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/Scrapthe696

Words: Joseph ‘JP’ Patterson

A version of this appeared in The Voice Newspaper

Tune Of The Day!

From today I'm going to start putting up my tunes of the day, could be from 2009, could go back to 1999 depending on what the membrains are saying. Today's tune comes from Tempa T with Plastician on the buttons for a remix of Next Hype. Enjoy!

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Ever since I heard this, (which was about 6 months ago, cruising around Leicester in my bredrins car, as you do) I've been trying to find out the name of this tune and thanks to DJ Q's tracklisting, I finally got it. Tell me the tune isn't heavy? Soulful Bassline...

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The Street Boy...

Catch an interview I did with JaJa recently in the next issue of SUPERSUPER Magazine, also www.grimedaily.com get a likkle shout in it aswell, soon!

Dual Play - Burgaboy vs Wittyboy

BURGABOY



COMMIX
Manchurian Bassliner, Burgaboy is one of the frontrunners of the Bassline scene. With his blend of the most wobbliest Bassline splendour over sweet vocals, he has made a place for himself within the Bassline game as one of the raver’s favourite producers. Being as young as he is, Burgaboy has got to where he is in a very short space of time and well deserved we think...

Essential Listening
Subzero – Bad Gyal Bass
Burgaboy – Don’t Wanna Cry
TRC – One Foot Skank
Caliber – L.O.V.E
Burgaboy – Tears

What’s Going On.
Burgaboy has recently made some new tracks with some of Basslines freshest artists such as, D’votion, Teresa, Slick Don and Ideal, alongside making some remixes. “Right now I’m planning on releasing some more music and making a video, I’m trying to get some commercial success, so I can have an even bigger influence on the scene and possibly work with some big artists.”

CHART ACTION
Bassline has been lucky when it comes to chart releases in the past year or two, with the likes of T2, Wideboys and HTWO0 hitting the big time, but is it all about gaining chart success or staying credible to your fans that remain more on the underground side of things? “Most Bassline isn’t even club friendly for most clubs, so I wouldn’t say it’s chart friendly (laugh). But there are some Bassline tunes out there that do have that quality sound that you can imagine hearing in the charts. I’ve yet to release a track for the charts, but hopefully when I do, I’ll be able to tell you if the experience was a good one and that it did well.” 3/5

STREET CRED
Being credible is one of the most important things when it comes to underground music, whether it is Grime, Dubstep or our focus this issue, Bassline. With many a producer and MC trying to hit the big time with their style of music, some fans usually end up giving up on the acts, it’s more of a you forgot about the streets so we forgot about you type of thing. So how can Burgaboy keep credible to the streets of which his fans mostly are made up from? “I think I am definitely credible to the streets. My name is still on the roads, people are still loving my music and I will always be on that level. I speak to people from the streets everywhere I go. I’m about my music and my fans and I just want to be about bringing fresh quality music to the Bassline scene and urban music in general.” 5/5

BELIEVE THE HYPE
From fellow Producers and artists to fans and Journalists, Burgaboy has proven himself to be one of the few inspirations within the Bsssline scene and at only 18 that is something oh too rare. With DJ’s such as BBC 1Xtra’s Cameo hailing Burgaboy as the next big thing in music, he has earnt his fare share of industry fans including the Directors of SUPERSUPER to legendary photographers Tim&Barry. 5/5

MATES WITH
In any genre of music, it is always good to have mates in the game that can lend a bit of advice now and again and Burgaboy can call on some of the crème de la crème of the undergrounds best DJ’s / MC’s and Producers.“Some of the people I know who are well known are people such as, DJ Q, DJ Cameo, Jamie Duggan, Tinie Tempah and Paleface. These people would probably think I’m a wild kid who makes mad music (laugh). I’m always joking around (you would have probably known this if you’ve heard me on the radio). Hopefully though, they think highly of me as an individual and as a producer, seeing as they play a lot of my music.” 4/5

THE KNOWLEDGE
Having a wide taste in music can add to a Producers thought process and sometime we might even be lucky to hear influences in their music they make today. The music you grew up around is what stays with you always so what inspirations made Burgaboy start to make his own music? “I grew up on mostly Soul music, which my dad used to listen to, stuff like Al Green, Marvin Gaye, The Isley Brothers and more. I used to hear a lot of Gospel too. I guess it influences a lot of the music I make now, since most of it is soulful and full of melodies.” 3/5

SPECIAL SKILLS
“The skills I have to add to the music game are creative skills. If you hear a new tune from me, you’re always going to hear something new. I got into producing by listening to Kanye West; he influenced me to start producing. When I started making Bassline I thought the best way to push myself was to DJ too, so I learnt how to. The first time I went to 1Xtra, DJ Cameo invited me, he’d heard of me and had been playing some of my tunes and thought that I was ‘big in the game’ so invited me along with some other acts for a special show.” 5/5

FRESHNESS FACTOR
“I am very fresh because just over a year ago I wasn’t well known and now I’m one of the most well known producers in the scene. I guess the only way this could come about is from being creative, I always try out new things just to be unique and people seem to like what I make. I’m bombarded with people asking for tunes the minute I log onto MSN (laugh).” 5/5

DEDICATION TO THE CAUSE
This producer is dedicated to making Bassline the sound of the moment, with his ever changing sound and style of production and mixing it with DJing at almost every Bassline event around the country, what more dedication could there be? Indeed one day he might change his direction as the sound of the genre evolves, but for now his plan is to take Bassline to higher heights. 5/5

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www.myspace.com/burgaboypros

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WITTYBOY

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L double E D S resident (or Leeds, if your not down with the lingo) Wittyboy is a DJ/Producer/Songwriter that has been making music on a serious level for the last 10 years. “I produce all genres of music but my main focus for the last 3 years has been on the Bassline scene and the impact it has made on the music industry in the last year. I DJ all over the UK and Europe and continue to release material which is getting support on radio, compilations and magazines”.

Essential Listening
Caliber - L.O.V.E
Z.O & TRC - Bad Boy Tune
Nastee Boi - Closer Than Close 09 RMX
Wittyboy Feat Slick Don - Clack Clack
Bass Boy - Get Milli Get Mad

What’s Going On.
Wittyboy is currently working on an album which is going to be a mixture of Bassline, Funky House, Dance, Electro and ‘good club music’. It will feature acts such as, Kele Le Roc, Richie Dan, Wiley and Alex Mills, as well as Bassline artists who are already popular within that circuit.

CHART ACTION
With compilations such as Sound Of Bassline 1 & 2 both reaching platinum status within the UK, it featured many artists in the Bassline scene including Wittyboy, but we ponder the question, is it easy to get a mainstream success without selling out? “So far I haven’t had any commercial releases to be in the UK chart, only dance charts which were the Craig David - "Are You Up For This" track which sold lots of units and received many reviews from magazines. I have sat down and been offered a few deals with major record labels which at the time I chose to decline as it wasn’t the right deal for me, but when it is I will surely let you know." 5/5

STREET CRED
With Leeds as one of Basslines homes, it is very important to fans that artists and producers don’t forget where they come from, non of that selling out to the major’s business. With all of that said does that mean you have to always stay one foot in the street to succeed in such an underground sound? “I would like to think I am credible to the streets, I keep a close eye and ear to the street all the time and I know I have support from a lot of people who have been supporting me from the beginning, so thanks to those people. I think I always will be credible as I have the right balance with my music."5/5

FAMOUS FRIENDS
“Well that all depends on the level of fame we are talking about. I have worked with people I used to look up to as a youth, so for me I would say working with Craig David, E17, Estelle, Roll Deep etc is definitely a high level of fame in my opinion. Anyone who knows me on a personal and business level in the scene will probably say that I’m grounded and down to earth. I am a big believer in quality over quantity and I have a very good business mind. I can adapt o almost any situation and that’s the reason I’m still doing well in the scene, where as others have fallen off the bandwagon so to speak." 5/5

BELIEVE THE HYPE
Wittyboy has been a part of Crazy Cousins Palefaces label, Northern Line Records, which was a popular label within the Bassline scene, in which Wittyboy made a name for himself. With magazines such as SUPERSUPER loving his unique sound and having famous photographers Tim & Barry taking snaps of him, Witty is definitely a media’s favourite. 2/5

THE KNOWLEDGE
Bassline music has many different sounds and elements which makes it what it is, you might hear the Reggae influence in a production somewhere and that is what makes it what it is. “I grew up listening to Hip Hop, Reggae and a lot of 80's and 90's music as I’m an 80's baby. I wouldn’t say I have made a song that was influenced by the music I heard in my childhood but I will say that any form of music is influenced from somewhere even if you don't know it. I could hear the smallest riff of a piano and turn it into something good. I think being a good producer all boils down to your imagination as well as experience and an ear for music."4/5

FRESHNESS FACTOR
“I’m not the type of person to be big headed but I know my music is fresh and always up to date. I have featured on every major Bassline compilation to be released in the charts as well as the pure garage compilation and I am constantly receiving remix work from artists who are working on their current projects so I would say I’m currently up to date, wouldn’t you (laugh)." 5/5

SPECIAL SKILLS
Having skills is obviously necessary for a producer, making music out of nothing is one of them and to DJ is a bonus, Wittyboy seems to have it all in the bag. “I am 24 now and I have developed a good ear for commercial and street music so I know what ingredients it takes to go into creating the right type of song. I am also in my last year at University doing a Bachelor of Science degree in music and New Media technology so my theory is bang on point. I started Djing to Old skool garage raves when I was in high school, then I got fruity loops and started messing about on it until it hit me that this is what I wanted to do forever. I then moved my way up in the software ladder and years of practice and networking has got me where I am now."5/5

DEDICATION TO THE CAUSE
Wittyboy is more than JUST a Bassline producer; with already telling us his future plans of making all forms of dance music he is looking to be THEE producer of the moment. Whilst some will say “why is he making that kind of music now, he sold Bassline out”, others will say “because he never said he was JUST a Bassline producer." 3/5

35 / 40

www.myspace.com/wittyboy4x4

THE VERDICT

BURGABOY
Well after that battle, it’s shown that the young star of Bassline, Burgaboy is looking to remain dedicated to pushing his scene to the maximum. By always keeping his music relevant and fresh, mixing different elements to his production to keep it alive.

WITTYBOY
Veteran Wittyboy looks to expand his horizon, making different styles of music, which will undoubtedly reach a totally different audience. But with this all said regardless which way the two go, I am sure you will be seeing many more flyers with their names on it and many more tracks with their names on the credit.

Interviews by Joseph JP Patterson

A version of this is appears in iDJ Magazine issue 111

SEF... Out Of The Ghetto?

So Solid Crew regular featuring vocalist SEF, is one of the UK’s only Asian R&B star’s but with a twist as he explains about his life on the streets as his main point of lyrical reference. ‘I got into music at the tender age of 11, I was asked to be in a boy band called Ultimate Chaos from early but turned it down because even back then I felt like they were too clean cut and puppet like, so I got my friends together (Mega Man, Kaish, Swiss & Younger brother Mr Shabz, all from the So Solid Crew) and started '2 Hype 2 Young'. We would sing and rehearse songs that I would write or what Mega would write, we had dance lessons, when I look back on it now for 11-12 year olds we were amazing kids, most youth would be getting up to mischief or kicking balls through peoples windows, not us, we were too mature and ready for the world, no adult ever helped us when it came to putting ourselves together. Totally independent and self reliant even back then’ says Sef.

So to be a singer surely you would need to have grown up listening to all the legends for inspiration? I grew up listening to a lot of Luther Vandross, New Edition, Basic Black, Guy, Lailah Hathaway, it was a very soul orientated house, hence why there was so much love in the family’. So from Soul to So Solid Crew, that is quite a different movement to involve yourself in terms of music style, ‘To be honest So Solid got involved with me, they knew I can sing and insisted I vocal majority of there records even if I was or wasn’t ‘the realist’, they knew with me I can deliver them hits, as Mega would put it, 'Sef is the truth’, he's known my potential from early and has always pushed and encouraged me to persevere as an artist. Shout out to my older Brother Megs’, added Sef. Since the group fell apart you would imagine everyone wasn’t speaking to each other for whatever reason, ‘I talk to them everyday still, I’ve not lost contact with any of them, the ones who have always been part of my circle are still within that shape, the others I was always cool with but never tight like the ones peoples would see me on road with. You have to have grown up with me to roll with me, all my child hood homeboys are still with me’.

For an Asian singer within the UK R&B scene isn’t frequent, but there have been some success with acts such as Jay Sean, but what makes Sef different from the likes of any other Asian urban act? ‘I'll let the people decide, I guess with me people will notice this is a born talent, in other words if I wouldn't have chosen music it would of chose me, no choice in the matter, plus I’m from the hood and I am proud to be from the hood, the struggle, the pain, the hurt I can relate to it all. I see it everyday because I am in the hood everyday, even though I’ve moved out and my environment has changed for the better, I can't seem to stay away from there, they keep calling me back, kind of like the music game, they need me. Out of the ghetto is Sef’s latest tune, ‘It's about exactly what I just elaborated on, it's about not being ready for love / life, too many distractions in the hood, so I had to come away to better myself and go back to claim the love of my life, says Sef.

With such a fire single under his belt and such a legendary past, what other things can we expect from Sef in the future? ‘It's all about the music kids take over, look out for Future Music Kids projects, I’m so excited and proud to be part of such a signature team, we historians up in here, people from all around the world will have to give us our props, you will see the body of work we put out, we went quiet only to better our craft. Look out for my next single 'Need A Hero' it is going to be the biggest record of 2009, mark my word, then the album 'Every Piece Of Me' due to be released mid 2009. Am I excited, Hell Yeah! Remember folks, 'Music Kids A Little Introduction to What It Really is’........

‘Out Of The Ghetto’ Out Nationwide from 8th December

www.myspace.com/sefmusic

Words: Joseph JP Patterson

A version of this appeared in The Voice Newspaper

Legal Logan.

Logan Sama is the only 100% Grime DJ on legal radio and with over 50,000 listeners every Monday night and he is one of the authourative figures in the scene. We sat down to talk Grime and old age?...

How did you get into djing?
I started listening to underground music at a time when the only way to get the tunes was on vinyl. If you wanted the tracks you pretty much had to be going to your Uptown Records, Blackmarket Records, Release The Groove, City Sounds and Planet Phat every couple of weeks to get the limited press vinyl promos or wait like a year for it to get licensed and come out on CD. So after a while I had a bunch of records at home that I would just play on my Dad's hi-fi and make tapes of the tracks one after the other. One day one of my friends was upgrading from his cheap decks to some fresh ones and he offered them to me for £100. I went out and bought a cheap mixer for £40 and off I went into the world of DJing. If I was a young kid now, I probably wouldn't have ever got into DJing because it is so easy to download tracks on mp3 online.

Do you listen to anything else apart from grime music?
I listen to all sorts. Literally. In my car right now I have Max B CDs next to The Best Of Dean Martin. Allsorts.

How do you think the scene has done in its 5/6 years of existence?
I think given all the restrictions and hindrances placed on British Urban music, Grime has done well to survive, let alone progress. The scene is growing, artists are getting better known. English MCing is more and more accepted now without having to use American accents or slang. Grime is a culture and that culture is establishing itself a proper foothold now across the UK, not just London.

Do you feel that you are one of the key outlets for the scene to be heard at the moment?
I am the only 100% Grime show on legal radio, so naturally I will be the most important outlet for Grime music to be heard and promoted. Sometimes that's great, sometimes not so much. I have a lot of responsibility and am under a lot of scrutiny, and I have learned over my 3 years that you can't please all of the people all of the time. But looking at the status of the show and the growth of the music, I am proud of my achievements. And I'm still the best there is at what I do.

Can you see yourself djing grime when you’re 60+ ?
No. I see myself running the first dedicated Grime label within the major label framework. I don't think that my tastes and opinions would be relevant to a younger audience when I am chasing my pension. However I do smile when I think about playing tracks like Eskimo and Pow at parties full of elderly folk reminiscing, the same way our parents and grandparents listen to the music of their youth now. I just want to build a legacy for this music and make sure people know it has a history, not just one or two big tunes as a flash in the pan.

Logan’s Top 10 of the moment:

1. Wiley - Where's My Brother (Asylum)
2. Ghetto - Don't Call My Number (J.Clarke)
3. Kano - Hustler (BPM)
4. JME - Sun Sea & Sand (BoyBetterKnow)
5. Frisco - Say My Name (BoyBetterKnow)
6. Kano & Wiley - Anywhere We Go (BPM)
7. Ghetto - Sing 4 Me (J.Clarke)
8. Jammer, Frisco & Tempz - Big Man Ting (Jah Mek Da World)
9. Badness - 8 Bar Banger (Lava Unit)
10. Nasty Jack ft Stormin - One Spliff A Day (Goldseal)

Catch Logan Sama every Monday on Kiss Fm 11pm - 1am

A version of this was featured in JD Sports Magazine issue 8

THE GRIMEY BLONDE!!

Lauren Mason is unique when it comes to Grime, with her striking image and soulful sound she has switched up the stereotype of the shouting Grime MC that rocks, New Era caps, Nike tracksuit and 110’s. I caught up with her to talk Grime, Bassline and Blonde Hair?

Lauren where are from where did you grow up?
I’m from Woodford, for people that don’t know where that is, it’s in Essex.

Growing up what music did you listen to, what was the family banging out?
My music taste has always been mental and I blame my fam for that. My Dad listens to all the oldies but goodies like Sinatra and Elvis, my Mum likes all the dance music from the 90’s like Livin Joy etc. I have 2 older brothers that are huge Rap fans, that’s probably why I’m so outspoken as a songwriter.

So did you take some inspiration and some elements of the old singers and adapt it to your style?
Nah not really, It’s hard to sing like someone else and if I’m honest I don’t do it well (laugh). I would say I am definitely influenced by the writing of the old singers but that’s where it ends.

So when did you decide you wanted to be a singer?
I started singing a few years ago as a hobby, I never thought that I would actually be heard by people and that people would actually like what I do but I enjoyed going to the studio and being creative.

When and why did you feel that Grime was the music you wanted to do?
It’s the music that I enjoy and had listened to for years, the more Grimey it was the more I liked it. I got to work with some of the best Grime producers from the start and that was a massive result for me.

How did you go about getting the best Grime beats around?
Working with Bless Beats at first was such a good look for me, doing tunes like Don’t Cry and PS really opened the doors for me to work with people like Scorcher, Swindle, Lewi White etc!

So the 'Blonde Grime' slogan, what is that about and how do you feel you fit in the Grime scene being a female in a male orientated genre?
Blonde Grime was meant as a piss take, I think I said it once on my MySpace and then it kind of stuck. At first I was never Lauren Mason I was that girl with bleached hair that sang on Grime, so that was the reason for naming my album Keepin It Blonde. I don’t know if I fit in or not (laugh), but what I do know is, we need more Grime singers!

How do you feel about other female Grime artists such as Ny, Shystie and Mz.Bratt?
I fully respect the other girls, they are all doing there thing.

The up north Bassline scene has been showing a lot of love to you with the Wittyboy remix of PS, how has that been for you?
That was mental for me, I had no idea that the PS remix was so popular in the Midlands. The Bassline scene is amazing and has a huge following and I’m grateful that I got the chance to be part of it. The ravers up there are heavy and to them it’s all about good vibes. Performing at the Bassline Ball in Birmingham was one of my favourite gigs of 08!

Your mixtape 'Keeping it blonde' was well received by fans and critics alike, how did that project go for you?
If I’m being honest the whole project was a massive challenge for me, an independent label picked it up in Jan 08 and wanted to put it out as an album. I am massively proud of the CD, but due to lack of promotion I feel like it let me down a bit. Nevertheless I have learnt a lot from the experience and it has made me a lot more determined!

Where do you see Grime going in 2009?
I’m not sure where it is heading but what I do know is Grime is no longer a genre that is under rated. People like Wiley, Chipmunk and Ironik are no longer Grime MC’s, they are household names. I’m sure that there will be more stars born in 09.

What are your plans for the year ahead?
This year I’m putting my work rate into 5th gear, my second album will be released and a few videos will hit the telly. Everything that I did wrong in 08 will be put right in 09, but actions speak louder than words, (laughs)...

'Keepin It Blonde' Out Now // www.myspace.com/laurenmason1

A version of this is featured in SUPERSUPER Magazine issue 15

JP Meets Tez Scar Fizza AKA Tez Kidd!

Tez Kidd is a member of Bassline MC crew B.O.D.R (Big On Da Roads). He has been doing more than a lot in the Bassline scene for more than a few years now, from back in the day when Niche Nightclub was the main spot for ravers across the UK and I can honestly say he was one of the first guys I heard spitting on Bassline. I caught up with Tez Scar Fizza to talk Grime, Bassline and Fresh Prince?

What got you into music?
I have always been music orientated, from a young age I was brought up around all different types of music. My step Dad plays bass guitar and has done work in the past on Salt n Pepa’s UK tour, Hot Chocolate and is still to this day touring with Errol Brown on his gigs. He used to sit me down from like the age of 6 and attempt to teach me how to play the drums but as I went on I realized I was the type that was to take centre stage as a vocalist.

What or who influenced you to become an MC?
I would say definitely growing up in the 90’s I was largely inspired by people like Fresh Prince at the very beginning, going on to man like Wu Tang Clan and that but I would definitely have to say I knew I was going to be an MC after hearing the first Onyx album. Writing lyrics was probably the only thing I wanted to do as a youngster and never really had no one to share that with, so it became very personal to me.

Did you get into the Grime thing or did you get right into spitting on Bassline?
Well, I was on the Hip Hop ting until I was like 16, then I came out of pen one time and all of a sudden everyone was feeling Garage. I never really paid much attention to it as it weren’t really my thing, but when I first heard the Dizzee Rascal and Wiley Sidewinder tape that’s when it hit me and this was something that got me excited. MC’s doing something that reps the UK sound felt realer to me than Hip Hop as it was a style I could relate to so obviously I started to do my thing with that. I then went on to put together a Grime collective from Sheffield called S.C.U.M (Sheffield City Underground Movement). Being from the North we was virtually ignored by the Grime scene regardless of our exceptional skill and talents, this made me realize that there was little hope for anyone to break into London’s tight circle of artists and industry proceedings without knowing the right guys. Even though I was making Grime music it was never something I was a true fan of and I was going to raves in Sheffield at a spot called NICHE, somewhere I frequented for years and being that it was more a Speed Garage spot there was never actually any artists producing music over this genre as far as MC's go. Being the type that likes to do what I feel is realer to myself, I took up an experiment and made a tune along with T2 over a Niche style beat and then it took off!

Would you consider yourself Grime or Bassline MC, when I've asked other MC's this they have always hesitant to answer?
I have no hesitations when answering this question, I AM A BASSLINE ARTIST, you get some people that want to try stay loyal by denying the fact that it was Bassline that finally got them some sort of recognition. Beer man are using Bassline as a platform to get themselves heard because of the fact that they cannot get anywhere in Grime. They followed my lead cos’ they saw what was happening and decided to jump on the bandwagon. NOW WE GOT A MILLION MC’s ON BASSLINE, but there talking about "I’m not a Bassline MC''...huh?

How did you get into the Bassline game?
As far as MCing over Bassline goes I will tell you straight, before I was here I didn’t see anyone else. I was on the Niche scene as a yout jacking man for there bud and pills to sell on in niche; I'm not going to lie. I’m the original Bassline MC and no one can argue with that, NO ONE. I was just doing my thing an now look (laughs).

Do you think Grime is DEAD?
Bwoy I could never say Grime was dead really because down in London it’s a culture people live, so Grime could never die. As for the way it looks as a scene, I think the clashing stuff made it all about the man dem and kind of spoilt the vibes, which is why I don’t condone any form of MC clashing on Bassline, it’s not worth it, and no one cares. Just do your thing and if someone wants to bar it out, then get a camera out and play a track and see what is really good. Ladies aren’t dressing up and looking sexy to hear some ugly weird guy cussing a next mans mum.

Tell us about your crew B.O.D.R, how did that form?
Well being on the rave ting I met Asher and Sickmade Man. Asher being one of the most talented individuals I’ve ever met impressed me with his MC /Singing skills and Sickmade has got a hell of a business mind so we just clicked and it made sense. It’s better to work as a movement rather then individually cos’ were all repping the same thing and it’s all about the music at the end of the day, that’s why I have to shout out Team Get Loco, Warbus Tourbus and Revelations too. All were about is makin the scene stronger.

What has been your biggest achievement in Music?
My biggest achievement? I would have to say I feel like I’ve achieved so much with the Bassline thing because I look at it now compared to how it was and i feel partially responsible (laughs).

Where do you see the Underground music as whole going in the future?
The underground will always stay underground because that is where it lives. Whether or not some one comes along and sprinkles glittery dust on it to try and push it mainstream will not change anything. If something gets big it’s not classed as underground but as soon as it gets big, it gets shit more time. So the goodness it left behind remains heard in the underground (laughs).

What plans do you have for the year to come and beyond?
I just plan to keep doing what I do regardless, I never had a plan with this and I only plan when makin buisness decisions. With the music it could go anywhere, I do this cos’ it’s who I am not because it’s what their doing and I would still be doing the same thing if people were listening or not.

www.myspace.com/trblmekka

Interview by: Joseph ‘JP’ Patterson

A version of this featured in SUPERSUPER Magazine issue 15

I'm Late, But Still iRate.

WOW, these ladies go very ard' on this set still, I can't lie to you!

Hand In Pocket Time!

Number 1 is out today people, go and support Tinchy. Could he be in for a number 1 hit with this track?, I dunno but it's overly catchy and everyone from your trendy Radio 1 listener, to your dedicated Rinse.fm fan, seem to be loving this one so it's looking good. If you haven't already done so, then check out my recent Artrocker Magazine review on the single: HERE

Buy: HERE

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This is the latest video from my Mums, Brothers daughter, yes people it's my big cousin Lil' London, repping it on a Funky tip. I've heard this tune come on in the dance many times but never knew it was her that sang it until I spoke to her on Facebook the other day, MAD TING. The track is produced by Seany B and is currently receiving mad plays on 1xtra, the video isn't looking too bad either (of course I'm gonna be biased, it's ma fam like). Go on cuz wid ya bad self starrr!

Gobsmackinglybrilliant!

Yeah whatever I posted something about BGT, say suttin, this yout right here deserved a post still, he did plenty of stuff. But hear what init, he's not better than me though like, I can sing better than Usher and dat, NO HYPE!

Your Thoughts?

www.myspace.com/dizzeerascal

Marcus Talks Funky, Grime & Titties?

This guy is a mad man raver, I'm telling you haha!

www.myspace.com/marcusnasty

I'm Freshhh!

Birmingham street wear label fresh2def, is the latest to make an dent on the scene. With a mix of men and women's clothing they cater for everyone and the styles are doing a lot for the eye pupil, check below for some of the designs they are currently dealing with...

Cassette Playa 09' = NEXT HYPE!

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My friend in garms aka Cassette Playa, has a new line coming out August / September 09 called BELIEVE IN FLESH + METAL. The designs are, as she would say next level >>> and there are definitely a few items that could do with getting bussed this summer.

www.cassetteplaya.com

Dancerocker x 2

Artrocker Magazine issue 89 is out now people, my reviews column has now been put online because I think it's more accessible for the people who don't really buy magazines, especially an indie orientated one. This month it features everyone from Tinchy Stryder and Skepta to Man Like Me and Dexplicit.

Check it out: HERE

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I just came across this video on Cassette Playa's blog from Mancunian producer Decco. The beat is plenty and the video is sufficient.

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www.myspace.com/leebrasco

What's Happening???

I just came across this on BNTL and apparently this yout is the new face of MHI and A.IN.T. He is the shittest MC I have come across, nah that's a bit deep, he is ONE of the shittest then at least. Little children will love him no doubt though. Chris @ MHI needs a hollering at I think...

PS. Surely he ment Jimmy Choo, not Jimmy Shoe, but whatever...

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YouTube uploads are better than nothing init.

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As you all know I don't really do Funky, but this tune does a lot in the dance, the bass on this is A-M-A-Z-E, a video for this is surely needed. Whilst searching for a myspace adress to link with this post I could only find this one - www.myspace.com/fuzzylogiconline. If those are the producers that made the tune then WOW, it's just they don't look the type to make Funky, but good on em, if it is them!

SUPERSUPER issue 16 Out Now!!

SUPERSUPER Magazine issue 16 is out now people, this month it features my articles on, DJ Footloose, Team Get Loco, Slick Don, Monsta 21, Nick Andrews, Feeling mandy and more. Go cop dat!

Buy: HERE or you can now purchase it from WHSmith stores nationwide!! : )

Next Ting!

WOW, ChockABlock last night was overly alot, I'm still feeling the after affects, ie. jaw swinging LOL. Thanks for everyone who came down and a skank!

Just came across this, all I'm saying is I'm glad I never went to this rave star, Grime man dem fix up, it's music, I know you all read my blog and I've spoken to you about this situation before, this beef is dumb, it's not worth it on both parties, for real.

Your Thoughts?

www.myspace.com/skepta

2MOZ!! : )

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www.myspace.com/chockablock

I'm Not Sure If iRate?

This is the latest video to come from Mingstar for the track Get Your Champagne and it is produced by Skitz Beatz. I kinda like this one, but I'm still warming to it, maybe with a few more listens it could do alot for my ear drum. The video does what is says on the bottle, literally, it's a bit cliche, but it looks like they spent more than a pound on it, which is good. I'm sure the Facebook hate group about MC's over Funky will think this is abominable, (catch my feature on Facebook hate groups in the June issue of Mixmag btw). What do you think about this tune, help me decide mayn?

''Make Some Money For Meee''...

Attacca Pesante's Make It Funky which features Shea Soul on the vocals, has just been signed to EMI (big up Queen Of Sheeba for the heads up). It's a great look for the UK music scene at the moment, if you could only see the smile on my face when I hear things like this. Of course they only got signed because I bigged them up on my blog init, haha ; ). Can we possibly be seeing another top 20 hit for the Funky House scene?

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Swifta Beater is my favourite Bassline producer at the moment, the siren type noise that he puts in a lot of his beats are nuts, when it drops in the dance, WOW. Please do check him out...

Your Thoughts?

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With nearly 5,000 hits in one day, goes to show Bashy is doing the damn thing. This is his latest video for the track Ransom which is from his londg awaited debut album, Catch Me If You Can (June 1st). The video is put together with some very well thought out art direction, it's like a mini movie init. The tune isn't that bad either, with the Movement man dem doing alot on it aswell. Hold tight all the set up chicks out there, dangerous!

''If You Like Me 079 Me''...

This tune has been doing alot in the Midlands and up north scene recently, a Funky production from Moky featuring LJ and C.Los. I think this could catch on with a little bit more promotion, what do you think?

You can download the tune for free: HERE

Parental Advisory...

Dexplicit is known for his big Grime and Bassline productions and now he has decided to put together, Dexplicit Content Vol.1 which is the first of 5 Grime instrumental compilations being released on DXP Recordings which will come out every 6 weeks of in 2009.

Buy: HERE

Vol.2 out May 15th ...Also look out for the Dexplicit Album Digikinesis Out Summertime!

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Brazen>>>>>>>>>

J2K>>>>>>>>>>>

www.myspace.com/rolldeepofficial

Fashion Designers On A Grimey Tip...

JCDC and Basso & Brooke on a gunfinger session, classic.

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www.myspace.com/blacktherippersamsom

FREENESS AT IT'S BEST...

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Myself (ChockABlock) and Bassline DJ Lionheart (HEARTBROKEN) decided to host a room at EGG Nightclub next week Friday (Good Friday) for a one off *100% FREE ENTRY EVENT*. All you need to do is come, get searched, then skank your life away!

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Ok I'm a bit late on posting this video, but I am overly feeling this track from MAN LIKE ME, the frontman has opted for a Grimey type flow on this one, well they do like Grime so why not try a ting (the Roll Deep remix of this tune>>>) the video is different aswell, but I like it. DJ Magic who runs Dirty Canvas, sent me a remix done by Rude Kid feat. JME of this track and it is in one word A-M-A-Z-E, It has a old skool Garage feel to it, cha, I would put it up but still don't know how to do that shit, you can hear it on the MLM MySpace though. Rude Kid is soon to drop an instumental CD that will have all of his famous tracks on it including Sing For Me, UFO and more including the remix mentioned above.