What's good Hip-Hop heads! I just returned from an amazing trip to Miami and Ultra Music Festival 2016.
If
you're into EDM/House/Dubstep/Trance all kinds of Electronic music,
definitely go (have to be 18+ kids). I can say it was one of the most
enjoyable festivals I've been to.
The
day I flew back I received an email from my bro Haka Beats - he
mentioned that he had a new EP coming out and being a fan of his work I
was excited.
Producing is an art form Haka Beats has that talent that makes the track come together - you can have the artist with amazing lyricism, quick-witted punchlines and bars on bars on bars, but if the track isn't produced well, it just doesn't come together and can make the "banger" you think you've heard, sound like a car crash.
Have a listen to a few tracks off the EP, trust me UK Hip-Hop in terms of producing has never sounded stronger.
Black Twang & Kyza ft. Non Applicable - More Than a Dream Prod. Haka Beats
Durrty Goodz & L Dot Man - Vision prod. Haka Beats
Non Applicable & Kyza - Slow The Pace Down prod. Haka Beats
Happy New Year Hip-Hop heads! Hope the New Year is going well for you.
So, we have projects on top of projects going on here, hoping to have some exciting stuff for you this year!
Back in the '90s I was a HUGE Garage fan, Craig David, Artful Dodger, DJ EZ, DEA Project, Zed Bias etc. Garage was everywhere and while I was slightly too young to actually go out raving, I remember listening to these guys religiously.
It could be said that they introduced me to DJ'ing and inspired me to pick up some mxers and do some bedroom Dj'ing.
Now Craig David has always been great so let me hit you up with a new-ish track from him and the legend that is Big Narstie.
(Shout-out to Dee who liked this track!)
-Enjoy!
Craig David & Big Narstie - When the Bassline Drops
What's good Hip-Hop heads! Been a minute since I've posted, I promise not to keep it song long next time.
So, if you're into Hip-Hop/R n'B and live in the UK you've probably heard the track IN2 by a guy called Akelle Charles. I have to tell you this guy is on point, this song is everywhere and is pretty catchy.
Thought I'd post some of his tracks so you can get familiar and look out for stuff from him in the future!
HipHopInformant is back in action! Been very hectic so hopefully I can get back and give you a good dose of Hip-Hop excellence.
In Hip-Hop the UK doesn't get recognized as a formidable force but, there are artist the rep the UK to the fullest and thanks to "Fire In the Booth" (Thanks to Charlie Sloth and BBC Radio 1Xtra) I've come across some amazing artist that have the talent that is needed to show that the UK, possesses some real strength in the Hip-Hop game.
Check this video I got from my people Authentic Bros for thier track " Same Rules" The track is seriously sick and as I've said before, I think these guys are at the forefront of bringing Hip-Hop back to the UK along with some other amazing home-grown Hip-Hop artists that we have!
What's good Hip-Hop heads! So I hooked up with my people at Simple Samples and we decided to do a follow-up Interview to see how things are going and what's been happening with Organix and what Simple Samples have planned for the future.
HipHopInformant:What have Simple Samples been up to since the HipHopInformant last talked to you?
Simple Samples: Simple Samples are currently in 'hip hop hibernation' as scrabble has just finished his dissertation as university and will hopefully soon have a nice degree in english language, which is a good thing for a wordsmith! Recently we have been concentrating on organix, and My mixtape (Dweller - Covered up) which will be dropping April 2010.
HipHopInformant: Tell me a bit about Organix. Where did the Idea to do that come from?
Simple Samples: About this time last year I entered in a beat making competition and did not recieve any positive feedback for my beat, The judges were clearly more interested in the gangster style beats, where as anyone who knows me knows that I am into crunchy dirty dusty beats! I was annoyed at the time, but this pushed me to wanting to create my own thing. Organix debud in July 2009. The idea is that we pick a topic (we have had topics like halloween, summer holidays, bad experiences, how you maintain, pet hates, the movement etc) and mc's who want to get involved have to write 16 bars to said topic over a beat that we have provided. All entrants are mixed together in a smooth lil video with relevant footage in the background. Its a chance to get heard, to do your thing and most importantly, a chance to get involved in what you love doing. We are currently taking verses for Part 14 - The Backstreet surgery, where the winner gets his verse on the finished track.
HipHopInformant: Has Hip-Hop changed in the last few months and how do you feel about Hip-Hop at the moment?
Simple Samples: The trouble with hip hop for me is that there is not enough hours in the day. I find that with a full time job (luckily doing something relevant to music and studio work) trying to produce my own tracks/beats and not to mention running organix, I don't have nearly enough time listening to as much hip hop as I would like. People send me mixtapes etc and I really want to listen to them, but being so busy with your own stuff rarely gives me time. Hopefully soon I can recieve more help from those around me in doing bits and bobs so I can finally have some ME time! But saying that, I wouldnt change it for the world.
HipHopInformant: Dwel give me your top 3 Producers and why.
Simple Samples: I would have to say:
1) Pete Rock - Most of my influence in making beats can be derived from Pete Rock. This guy basically schooled my technique in the early days and definately is one of my major influences.
2) Large Professor - Same as above! And also cos he raps, and I also rap and make beats, so its nice to be able to relate to something like that, Plus the fact that the man has brought some classics to the table.
3) Jay Dilla - I first discovered Jay when I was getting bored of making the same solid beats all the time, i was searching for a swing influence and Dilla shined it on me. Crispy hi hats and muffly snares! That shit makes me go wild!
HipHopInformant: Any big news in the world of Simple Samples?
Simple Samples: The Simple Samples album WILL drop later this year. Now scrabble is all systems go we can finally start on some fresh material. We have finished some tracks which are stockpiled for the release so keep you eyes peeled.
HipHopInformant: Have you reached out and connected with any Underground or new artists? If so, who are they and what can we expect?
Simple Samples: Too many to mention mate! In the past 8 months Organix Hip Hop has worked with 49 artists which we are very happy with. We have recently done tracks with J Gusto, Gadget, Ed-Xl and Evileyz from the dont flop battle scene. Expect rawness.
HipHopInformant: What can fans expect from Simple Samples In the future?
Simple Samples: The previously mentioned album which is going to feature alot of people, a lot tapped from the ever reaching arms of Organix! We will hopefully have the time to do a lot more gigs this year aswell which I have been yearning for for a while! Be sure to keep posted and subscribe to youtube user 'simplesamples' for all Organix updates and vids! Peace out.
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