Archives: Albums/E.P.s

One final album before the Beggars split! Timed to land just before the end of 2019 with a return to a Hip Hop vibe (as they started), ‘Matriarchy’ is the final release of UK stalwarts Foreign Beggars.

Written, produced, recorded by Corin Liall Douieb AKA The Last Skeptik Mixed by The Last Skeptik & Turkish Dcypha Mastered by Turkish Dcypha Additional Vocals by LCYTN (1,9,12,13,14) Violins by John Garner (1,2,6,9,12) Trombone by Tom Harle (6, 10, 13) Sax by Nick Briggs (3,6,10) Harp by Valeria Kurbatova (5) Guitar by Matt Wills (10)

11 track album from Synners and Pete Cannon.

This album is best listened to on MINI-DISC in Nottingham, wearing Air Max Uptempo’s while going to watch Space Jam the day it dropped at the Odeon 1997. Back To The Grill Again’ is the combined effort of two of the UK’s leading Hip-Hop artists. With production by Giallo Point and rhymes by Juga-Naut, this … Continued

All songs written and performed by Ramson Badbonez. Mixed and Mastered by Joe Spitz. Art Work by John Dye.

A prequel to Leaf Dog’s 3rd album.   All beat produced by Leaf Dog apart from track 9 by Illinformed prod. 3, 4, and 8 produced by O.A.B.

Adam and Cuth are back with their second full length project following up from their critically acclaimed 2015 album Formwork. Adam aka Adam Kammerling aka Adam the Rapper provides the words. Cuth aka Cuth provides the beats. The formula hasn’t changed much, there are raps and there are beats, but the sonic palette has expanded. … Continued

Fifth studio album from Skrabl. Features Verses Bang.

The long awaited full length debut LP ‘Auditory Vision’ from Parallax.

6 track album from the Roughcut Collective cohort.

The artist formerly known as Mystro returns with the long awaited third installment of his ‘Tip Of Da Mysberg’ series and indeed makes sure the wait was worth it. An 18-track roller coaster of Mutha Luva Music from the Natural Born Spitta who has come to be known as one of the UK’s most versatile … Continued

Leaf Dog releases a collection of his remixes.

The second instalment of Tonic from Messrs Syntax & Cannon.

Collaborative album between Res One and Illinformed. Features from Leaf Dog, Verb T, Datkid, Smellington Piff, Charly Cut, Inja and Paro.

All lyrics by Ramson Badbonez. All production taken from the MF DOOM/Metal Fingers Special Herbs Collection. Eucalyptus (Tinned Sardines). Benzino Gum (Guiness & Dominos). Orange Blossoms (Psychosomatic). Black Snake Root (Funk Babies). Safed Musli (High Tolerance). High John (Forbidden Fruit)

A long overdue hook up between South London MC Oliver Sudden and Shrewsbury based DJ Buzzword. A cold December weekend back in 2015 locked in the shed resulted in this 4 track EP.

A series of Badbonez’ classics. Mastered by DJ Jazz T.

The acclaimed debut album from North London artist Shay D.

The 6th full length album from Foreign Beggars – 2 2 KARMA.

Melanin9 releases his 6th solo project Old Pictures. Features From: Milano, Mach Hommy & Bisk Production Credits: Anatomy, Wun Two, DRWN, Ohbliv, Melanin9 & more.

The EP captures the artistic growth inspired by Apex’s travels in Africa and Asia. It features collaborations with pioneering Chinese Hip Hop/Reggae artist MC Webber aka Raddam Ras, New York emcee Jackson Turner, Cameroonian/French Reggae singers UBC and fellow First and Last member OMeza Omniscient and production from OMeziah, Frank Freeman, GI and In:Theory.

The first release from The Menagerie since 2004!

Illinformed’s beat tape.

All vocals, instrumentals and mixing by dedWest.

Produced by Billy Whiz Artwork by SPZero76.

Ramson Badbonez and Jazz T link up for this one.

Soul Searching’ is released on KBTZ Recordings and has been a full 2 years in the making. The album is undoubtedly Broken Poetz finest work to date, and once again they serve up the sort of deep, soulful, easy listening style of hiphop that makes them fairly unique in the scene. The album features an … Continued

The long awaited debut solo album by Si Phili arrives at the 11th hour. Having spent years in the game, now is the time to come correct on a solo tip. Some mighty manoeuvres are being made right here, 21 tracks deep The 11th Hour kicks hard! Some ill beats accompany equally ill verses, all … Continued

TRACK LIST: 1. Gashers ft Twizzy & Mr.Bigz 03:22 2. Here I Am ft Mr 13 03:28 3. Next Level ft Dotz 03:37 4. Lot Of Talk 03:37 5. Same Ol’ Road ft Amy True 03:04 6. Self Destructive ft Rawwz, Bamalam & Mr 13 03:49 7. Never Enough ft Mr 13 03:00 8. One … Continued

New compilation mixtape from producer Pro P, the mixtape features some already released tracks, some unreleased tracks from the vaults and some tracks from future projects. Beyond Average tracks taken off their album “Great Minds Think Alike” Kingpin tracks taken off his album “Art Of Survival” Danny Diatribe tracks taken off his album “Elevation Illustrations” … Continued

The instrumentals from this collaboration between Chemo and Jam Baxter.

Collaboration album between Edinburgh producer Daryl Donald and emcee Cutta Chase. Released on De Facto Entertainment.

All lyrics written, performed & recorded by Parallax. Tracks 1,4,5 & 6 produced by Parallax. Track 3 produced by Fredo. Tracks 1,2 & Outro produced by Sam Zircon. Tracks 1,3,4,5,6 mixed & engineered by Parallax. Track 2 & Outro mixed & engineered by Sam Zircon. All cuts by Parallax & Sam Zircon. Artwork by Hayley … Continued

Album from GV Clik’s Sleaze and producer Reklews. CD & Vinyl available from Greasy Vinyl.

Collaborative album from Synners and Pete Cannon dropping on 3rd March 2014. Features come from Jehst, Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, Dirty Dike, Dub Mafia’s Eva Lazarus, DJ Woody and Lunar C. Released on Tactical Thinking Entertainment.

2014 album from Big Dutty Deeze.

The (long-awaited) debut solo album from BVA. Acronymously named, “Be Very Aware” features production from labelmate Leaf Dog, alongside Illinformed and Amdek. It also features the many talents of Fliptrix, Leaf Dog, Verb T, Dirty Dike, Rag N Bone Man, Kashmere, Cracker Jon, Smellington Piff & DJ Sammy B-Side.

“The Route Of All Evil” is the follow up release to 2nd Class Citizenz’ debut album “Not For The Faint Hearted”. All tracks written and performed by 2nd Class Citizens. Produced by 2nd Class Citizenz, Leeboi and Matty Skatt. Mixed and mastered by Matty Skatt.

Free E.P. from Oxford rapper Elliot Fresh.

Tom Caruana Presents… Longusto & Devise – Stumbling. Longusto says: “Me & Devise had the idea of this EP a year ago. Now its here. Endless love to all the artists involved, my buddies. Sunny Jim Mann, Emilly Farrah Joy, Steve Bradley and Stuart Ward, plus my goodbuddy Enlish and of course the man behind … Continued

From Paro & Bil Next. This 8-track E.P. features production from Badhabitz, Blanka, Baileys Brown and 2late. Featuring all the Split Prophets crew plus an appearance from Jman.

MysDiggi brings us his end-of-year (w)rap up series. If you weren’t around between 2009 and 2013, then you missed out on these excellent annual breakdowns. All produced by Black Einstein, go ahead and reminisce on 5 years of events in rap form.

A Christmas 5-track E.P. gift from the legend Dr Syntax.

2013 album from Black Budget Ent. founder Just P.

An instrumental album of Verb T self-produced tracks from over the years.

The debut LP from Ceiling Demons, which follows on from where the “Ceiling Demons E.P.” left off. It is a journey of escapism that takes you through the darkness in order to appreciate the light. The album was recorded in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales and features BBC Introducing’s songbird Pip Mountjoy.

Wonderful number from 184 a.k.a Button Eyes, featuring the vocals of Rag N Bone Man.

Collaborative album from E & Daniels members Mr 13, Tony D, Locksmyth, J.Matrix, Theme, Mystro, Gizmo, Ceezlin, Jae Moe, Theo, Flabz, Dr Psycho, RawWz, Micall Parknsun, Gemini, Last Resort, & Money Mitch.

Produced by Charlie Mac, Ramson Badbonez’ High Focus pressed album is expected with eager anticipation! Features verses from: Fliptrix, Rag N Bone Man, Jam Baxter, Mystro, Joker Starr, Genesis Elijah and more. The album is a progressive concept; taking the listener through gritty crime ridden streets of central London.

Beats for you to spit on!

A luscious selection of remixes of the title track from Dizraeli & The Small Gods. Featuring a refix from GhostTown (Dead Players), a remix from Badhabitz (Krate Krusaders) and the original album version of “Moving In The Dark”.

The latest in this epic series from the Task Force crew.

Pete Cannon Presents… Deadline – My Mum’s Favourite Rapper.

The debut album from Jman on Greasy Vinyl. The album lands upbeat bangers, Boom Bap, soulful classics and everything in between. Featuring production from Pete Cannon, Badhabitz, 2Late and Illinformed. Featuring verses from Leaf Dog, BVA, Fliptrix, Dabbla, Res, Inja and Dr Syntax and more.

Their second E.P. after “The, The Pad & The Things We Had” earlier in 2013. “A self-fulfilling prophecy is a prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true, by the very terms of the prophecy itself, due to positive feedback between belief and behaviour” – Robert K. Merton

The single of the title track from Badbonez’ 2013 High Focus album “A Year In The Life Of Oscar The Slouch“.

Solo album from Efeks on Boom Bap Professionals. Having put albums out for a decade as the rapper behind Prose, Efeks is an emcee who should need no introduction. A veteran of the UK rap scene, his solo debut certainly lives up to it’s title. Contemporary Classic takes a more personal direction than the Prose … Continued

4-track E.P. featuring roster of emcees.

Free E.P. from the Birmingham crew.

In the words of Baileys Brown himself: “B-Movie Cult Classic Bidniz”. This joint is free to download and bangs like a nympho.

Free to download mixtape from Brotherman, lacing his favourite beats. A joint release between Free House Records and Brotherman’s King & Country Records.

Packed with socio-political and liberation-centred views, this album is for the serious listener. TRACK LIST: 1 Shackled By The Pound (prod by Apex Zero) 2 Absolute Zero (prod by Apex Zero) 3 Power Source (War at Night) (prod by OMeziah) 4 Our Times ft OMeza Omniscient & Kyra (prod by Apex Zero) 5 Walk on … Continued

Debut album from the Middlesborough duo, carefully crafted over 18 months.

Verb T’s 7th studio album. “I Remain” is 15 tracks long and is entirely self-produced. It features Kashmere, Fliptrix and Genesis Elijah. It was released on High Focus Records. Read our review right here.

Fresh off the back of Black Athena comes this E.P. from Cyrus Malachi.

Cyclonious – The Natural Disaster has put together yet another masterminded mixtape F.E.A.R. Bringing the light over to the darkness, Cyclonious carrys a history of lyrical artistry and an intense style of beat production which makes this forthcoming mixtape a must for any true hip hop fan When asked about the concept of his upcoming … Continued

5-track E.P. from Bristol crew Split Prophets.

From Life MC and DJ Nappa (of Phi Life Cypher.

Free release from Twizzy

From Kilimanjaro: Lamplighter’s new EP ‘The Senses’ bristles with an ultra-minimalist, cinematic atmosphere that entrances and unsettles in equal amounts. The first single ‘Lux’ plays out like a distilled UK Garage soundtrack to Bladerunner. Not much is known of the man, however there is a tale told, that he spent many fruitless years pleading with … Continued

A new offering from Boom Bap Professionals. Luca Brazi and Oliver Sudden are B.O.M.B. This 10-track album features Tenchoo, Archetype, Mnsr Frites, Tony Skank, Al Mighty, Jester Jacobs, TPS Fam, Benny Diction & Fourni P.

Free birthday giveaway from Big Stig. Plenty of merch to be had from the Bandcamp link below.

Album by Dead Players (who are Jam Baxter, Dabbla and GhostTown on the boards).

Free to download L.P. from Crusada. Featuring artists: Efeks, Midnight.

1st album from Manchester-based The Bluntskins. The album brings you a classic boombap vibe and a little extra, weed smokers of the world unite and roll up a blunt.

Album from Benny Diction, released on Boom Bap Professionals. The whole LP is produced by Able8, and features Cappo and other Punning Clan members.

A phenomenal piece of work from Illinformed on the beats, his older brother Leaf Dog and BVA on the mic. This album dropped on High Focus on 22nd July 2013, and immediately made itself a contender for album of the year. The album covers a variety of themes, the past, drugs, wisdom, mediation and features … Continued

Album from Split Prophets members Res and Datkid. The albums features the likes of Leafdog & BVA, Upfront, Paro, Bil Next, Flying-monk, Life, Lee Scott, Twotungs, Mistafire, DGreen, & Confusion. Production comes courtesy of Baileys Brown and Badhabitz of Krate Krusaders.

Sexy, sultry, high-class quality beats from the Associated Minds producer. Caviar Crackle is his sophomore album, and surely sees him cement his place as one of the UK’s top Hip Hop producers. This album features a whole host of respected international MCs.

The debut E.P. from this wordsmith from the southwest. The E.P. is released on RLD Records and production comes courtesy of Leaf Dog.

‘Not For The Faint Hearted’ is the debut album from 2nd Class Citizenz, The Southcoast UK hip hop trio take it back to the real rap of the golden era! With deep, dark and meaningful lyrics over heavy homemade beats, this is a must have for all hip hop heads! Produced by 2nd Class Citizenz, … Continued

Classic boom bap from El Tel The Dopeness, DJ Donnie Propa and Habitat.. Features Cappo and Verb T.

The Mixtape features a mixture of MC’s from Manchester to Liverpool to London and Dublin that include: Bill Sykes (TNC), Cheech (Mothership Connection), Fabz (Meeting Martin), Class A’z, Funzo, Wordsmiff Flip, Wordz Ov Wizdom (Mosh Team), Spider Jaroo (NSR), Goshin, Frisko, Beyond Average, K LoOse, Stoney, Innuendo, Tony D, Persia & Legion.

18-track album from Baileys Brown featuring a large range of artists from Bristol and all over the UK. Featuring: DGreen, Datkid, Paro, Flying monk, Kali Mist, Koast, Redskin, Dash Vilz, Ramson Badbonez, Mackie Skillz, Jay Wilcox, C-Strikez, Upront MC, Prime, Leafdog, Krazy, Hozay, Lowdose, Sonny Jim, Confusion. Sirplus, Dirty Dike.

Akala’s fourth studio album.

A free E.P., aptly entitled “Free E.P.”, a celebration of Crystal Palace earning promotion to the Premier League, and to announce his 8 track E.P. coming soon to High Focus. He produced all the tracks himself, and the cover art is Verbs as an 8 or 9 year old when he used to go to … Continued

The 19 track debut album from north-England based The Mouse Outfit. This is likely to be one of the biggest releases of 2013, and is already receiving acclaim from all sides. Our review can be read here.

So…what is End Of Level Boss Music? Well, let’s set the scene, the jolly in-game music fades out, the scenery dulls into blackness, you’ve got a matter of seconds to check your power-ups/items and surroundings (there’s usually rumbling too) before a menacing soundtrack starts up and you’re presented with a monster of gigantic proportions. Think … Continued

Released on BBE Records.

E.P. from K9 to promote “The Re-Education Of King 9” album.

Offering a fresh take on Hip Hop, Rag N Bone Man sings blues into hip hop whilst Leaf Dog takes care of the beats. The E.P. is fully produced by Leaf Dog and features Leaf Dog & SonnyJim on guest verses.

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Debut album from Caxton Press, and voted album of the year 2012 by readers of Wordplay Magazine. The album instrumentals are also available here and here.

Debut E.P. from Hampshire heads Mystero and D.Know. A soulful, heartfelt, honest-with-a-message release, and one to relax to, relate to and play back again. Broken Poetz tracks utilise elements of Funk, Soul, Reggae and Blues to form a melting pot of sounds. All tracks are rich in metaphors, hidden meanings, clever wordplay and have a … Continued

The latest studio album from The Breaks Collective, Audio Art is an eclectic mix of the many genres the band fuse together, an album that represents their outlook; a passion for original music and live performance. A melting pot of music and lyrics the album was written, recorded, produced and mastered in their own studio … Continued

Lusty’s album weighing in at 13 tracks long.

This is a 9-track remix album featuring remixes by Pete Cannon, Chemo, Sumgii, Illiterate, Eon Ra, Miles Courtney, Empire Of Sloth, Termite and Boomruin.

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A 19-track album concluding the Tongue Strung Project.

The Diamond LP is the debut album from Ben Diamond (formerly known as Benaddict) and was released on 29th January 2013 with production credits going to Nicholas “Aqua” McCarrell.

Having produced in its entirety Edward Scissortongue’s debut album Better Luck Next Life, Lamplighter has released the instrumentals from this great piece of work.

Fantastic FREE (pay if you like it) LP from the very underrated Cutta Chase.

TRACK-LIST: 1. Long Time Comin’ 02:13 2. Run 03:37 3. Way You Want It 03:42 4. Looking For Answers 02:56 5. Music 2020 Feat. Stig Of The Dump And Dr Syntax 04:24 6. Rhyme Enforcer 02:33 7. Here Come The British Feat. Deadline 03:55 8. Skit 01:03 9. Maximum Overdrive Feat. Nabo Rawk 02:45 10. … Continued

Debut album from the young rapper/producer from Plymouth. All tracks produced by Ross Sinclair except 3, 7, 10, 12.

Produced, mixed and slapped together by Dirty Dike at the ManCave.

Refixes by various godlike people of tracks lifted from The Gruesome Features by Jam Baxter, which is available from www.High-Focus.com on CD and vinyl and digitally on iTunes and all other good download sites. My hugest thanks to everyone who supplied the relevant murkage. Includes a tune I left off The Gruesome Features but think … Continued

The debut E.P. from Ceiling Demons. Production from Jesster, mastered at Junction 9 Studios.

This 8-track E.P. comes out of De Facto Entertainment. All tracks were produced by Stealf, and all verses provided by Silqe, with collaborative verses from Mista Flix and Macca.

“First Word are proud to present Time For Something New, the FW debut from Essa. He’s no newbie though – under his former name, Yungun, he rose through the UK Hip-Hop ranks to reach a worldwide audience winning praise from Nas, Mark Ronson and Cody ChesnuTT. Loyal fans have waited patiently for this, his first … Continued

Heroin is a moreish drug. If you take too much you will die. Language is equally moreish. It bathes in limitlessness. Unrestricted by purpose. Unless the shadow of letters combined make hyperdimensional voids in space time. Language is where ideas settle and civilisations dawn. Welcome to Mowgli’s world: Portals of literature, stories and soundscapes, theories … Continued

Vocals/lyrics by Dr Syntax Beats & mixed by Tom Caruana Artwork by Crespo Rebecca Stephens – additional vocals on Make Your Move, Masks & Heard This One Before Pete Cannon – cuts on Make Your Move, Another Classic & Heard This One Before Fidel Cutstro – cuts on Out Of My Mind Grab it here!

A super offering from the debuting duo of Adam & Cuth. At 2 British Pounds you’d be foolish not to.

Finally the highly anticipated debut LP ‘MYSTROGEN’ from one of UK’s most prolific entertainers amongst the Hip-Hop elite is ready for the world to digest. Many of us by now should know when it comes to originality this man is in a league of his own as a seasoned lyricist engulfed in undeniable charisma and … Continued

Produced and mixed by Pete Cannon

We haven’t been able to add a profile for this album yet

Free to D/L from Stig’s “Free Shit” pack.

“Match In The Ocean” from SE Fire, was put together between 2001 & 2009. During this period, the group, consisting of producer/rapper Sosé, rapper Mistafire, vocalist Jamileh Lee, engineer Ollie Weeks and the turntable wizadry of DJ Snafu, supported hip-hop luminaries like The Roots and De La Soul and caused carnage at festivals up and … Continued

All tracks written, recorded and arranged by Yungun (a.k.a. Essa) at Casa Nico.

2012 album by Rewd Adams and The Last Skeptik.

“What’s a FRMX? Well it’s halfway between a freestyle and a remix. Have a listen and it’ll make sense … These are alternative versions of a few tracks from the Grown Man Business album and the Jack The World mixtape. Me and Mr Thing did them just for fun”.

The collaboration of Jinxsta JX, M.A.B. and Twizzy.

Steady, Efeks, Crusada, Kingpin (Caxton Press), Oliver Sudden, DJ Jabbathakut and DMC Champ DJ Matman all appear on this E.P.

Single track from the Split Prophets crew.

Supar Novar’s 3rd album which dropped on 30th April 2012. The album was produced by Show ‘N Prove.

A free download compilation mix of Sonnyjim guest appearances, theres also few exclusives thrown into the mix along with a a couple gems that were released but went under the radar, all spanning from 2005-2011. Some of the collaborations on there are with DJ IQ, Jon Phonics, Lotek, Foreign Beggars, Metabeats, Jehst, Lee Scott, Chopper … Continued

Production from Nutty P / Skilaz / Sir Sleaze / Slic Vic / DDark.

In Reveal’s words: “This release is an experimental musical project, this is what happens when I don’t try to edit myself, this is really whats in the deep, dark depths of my mind. The concept of 7’s being a significant number was something that I came across while I was studying Religions and it kept … Continued

Produced by Baileys Brown.

A free offering from LDZ. 22 tracks with features from Jam Baxter, Stig Of The Dump, Dubbledge and Verbal

Acclaimed album from the High Focus quartet.

20-track album from Prose. Produced and mixed by Steady. Vocals: Efeks/ Crusada/ Reain/ Jaz Kahina/ Oliver Sudden.

In 2011, Brighton crew Split Prophets released their first album Scribbled Thoughts. It is 11 tracks long and features many members of Split Prophets, though the main emcees are Hi Res and Upfront. The album was produced and mastered by Badhabits (Krate Krusaders).

A joint venture between Eatgood records and Australian based label Obese records. The album is straight up premium quality Hip Hop, with production coming from the likes of M-Phazes, Dag Nabbit, Kelakovski, Jehst & DJ IQ.

The long over due 2nd LP ‘Speaks Volumes’ featuring production Ed Strong, Pete Cannon and Wizard and guest vocal spots From Rewd Adams and Stig Of The Dump.

Producers: LG, Jon Phonics, Chemo, Jehst, Beat Butcha, Mr Thing.

E.P. from Verb T which was essentially the second part of a series of two E.P.s (the first being Self Ish E.P.). Here’s the release explained in Verb’s own words: “It’s here! the follow up to ‘Self Ish’ it’s bigger, it’s better, and I hope you all enjoy it. Many of these tracks were recorded … Continued

Verb T’s E.P. which preceded its brother “Self Less E.P.”.

Dirty Dike’s second solo offering came in 2011. It was released on High Focus Records and like lots of his other work featured Contact Play members and also Skuff, Stig Of The Dump and 3 Amigos.

BVA’s first solo E.P. from 2011. Features Leaf Dog with production credit to Naive and Pete Cannon.

Released on YnR.

Features: P Money, Klashnekoff, Black The Ripper, Graziella And Neenah. Production from: Beat Butcha, Sivey, M-Phazes, Jetsun, Jon Phonics, Ed Strong and Loudmouth Melvin.

Chopped and Arranged by DJ IQ & DJ Gone. Featuring Jehst, Kyza, Kashmere, Verb T, Jokerstarr, T.B, Rewd Adams and Big Deal.

18-track beast of an album from Prose. Produced and mixed by Steady. Vocals: Efeks/ Reef The Lost Cauze/ Ed Strong/ King Kaiow/ Haiku/ Crusada/ Killer Rellik/ Side Effect.

Released on October 10th 2010, World War Three weighs in at 16 tracks long. All the beats are produced by Naive, and the use of samples is stunning. Lyrics come fresh from Leaf Dog and BVA MC.

Hackney-based rapper Klashnekoff has been on the UK hip hop scene for the best part of 10 years, yet this is only his third studio album. After 2007’s Lionheart showed distinct commercial leanings, this is a reconnect with his less-compromising 2004 debut, The Sagas of Klashnekoff. And that’s what causes the problems: since the first … Continued

The Purple Patch is an series created by Eatgood’s Sonnyjim with the tagline: “Taking it back to when MCs just used to rhyme, spazzing with the bars – fuck a hook, straight up Hip Hop”. Part 5 is the latest installment, dropping on May 20th 2013.

Emcee-poet-artist-social critic, Mowgli is one of this country’s most unique and talented lyricists, describing him as merely a rapper would be misleading to those who are all too familiar with the braggadocio and egotistical narcissism that has swamped the Hip-Hop genre. He has played around the UK and Europe to great success. After many years … Continued

Self-produced album from Cappo.

Mr Boss on production with a host of rappers on this tape. He was 18 years old when he put this out.

Kyza showcasing his trademark flow. Double time verses, staccato syllables, impeccable rhyme style. Mixed by DJ NoNames. Released on Dented Records.

Minimal electronica/hip hop, this is a 9-track instrumentals release from Glasgow producer Lamplighter.

Our favourite tracks are ‘Want You Back’ and ‘Trials & Tribulations’.

Jehst is back with ‘The Mengi Bus Mixtape’ mixed by DJ IQ and hosted by Sir Smurf Lil’. Bursting at the seams with exclusives, rarities and remixes this cut-n-paste extravaganza is not to be slept on! Featuring The Drifter at his blunted best alongside the cream of the UK’s MC’s and producers, this has got … Continued

A real HHIE favourite from the combination of Skrein and Dr Syntax, with plenty of talented guests to par!

The 2009 hit album from Kasha.

TRACK LIST. 01. Intro 1:55 02. Cirques Des Clowns 4:00 03. Speak 4:18 04. Grand Final 3:48 05. 15-10 2:46 06. Watership Down 3:28 07. Learn To Be Strong 3:29 08. Shakedown (Interlude) 0:36 09. Left / Right 2:57 10. Prevail 4:17 11. I.D.S.T. 3:37 12. Gloves Off 3:27 13. Outro 1:56

Released on Dented Records.

An astounding first release for Brotherman, with this double E.P. The Dark and The Light. The whole release is top notch; it’s honestly hard to find a fault or a weak track. Demonstrating versatility in terms of flow, material and style on different beats Brotherman made a name for himself. His series of mixtapes called … Continued

A 22 Track mixtape, jam-packed with original material from numerous producers, and featuring a roster of talented MCs including Foreign Beggars, Soweto Kinch, Stig Of The Dump, Verbal Kent, Verb T, Kashmere and more. Such was the popularity of this release, a Remixes album was released, and then an Instrumental/Acapella version.

Featuring Sonnyjim, Percy Filth, English, Mikee Lazy, R2Thabeatz, Wizard and more.

Released on School Bully Records in 2008, this album propelled Dike’s name and skills into UK Hip Hop orbit. It features fellow Cambridge rapper Skuff, and other Contact Play members.

One of HHIE’s favourite Chester P treats. This E.P. features Chester’s incredibly versatile style, his ability to be political, a story-teller, wordsmith, everything. Featuring upbeat tracks and mellow ones too, this E.P. carries something for everyone.

Released (like all his other material) on Low Life Records, this aptly named album was Braintax’s last work and incidentally the 50th CD pressed on the Low Life name.

Lionheart: Tussle with the Beast is the hotly anticipated collaboration between rising UK stars, rapper Klashnekoff, and producer Joe Buhdha. The duo mix up the styles to produce a startlingly good album where straight-up classic hip hop stands shoulder to shoulder with some potential crossover gems. For the hip hop faithful the all-synthed-up and sirens … Continued

Dr Syntax’s classic debut album from 2007. Grab it here!

This album is also available in CD format. Follow the link on this page.

Braintax’s second album from 2006. Extract from the BBC: ‘Panorama’ is very much an album of our troubled times. Al-Jazeera, the environment, refugees and Blair are all packed into its rhymes. Middle Eastern flavours weave and waft through the production, with political images cutting through; “Oil men, tugging on puppet strings, and the news is … Continued

Kyza Smirnoff’s album from 2006. There are some classic tracks on this album. There’s a little something for older heads and younger ones too. Fire.

Smashing album from Yungun and Mr Thing.

Classic collab between Verb T and Harry Love. A stalwart of UK Hip Hop.

Straight up one of our favourite E.P.s of all time. On point, funny and top-notch production.

Akala’s first studio album released in 2006. Features the trance-sampling “Shakespeare”.

Production from Evil Ed, Jehst, Ghost, Mr Thing and Apa Tight. Featuring Jehst, Braintax and Micall Parknsun.

Supar Novar’s debut album which dropped in 2006 on Kemet Entertainment.

Mixtape of familiarly astounding quality from the Baron.

Released on Low Life Records in 2005, Micall raps on the struggles of life and fatherhood. The album features Jehst, Kyza, Dubbledge, Skriblah and Wordsmith. Track 8 “Saltfish & Aggee” is a beast.

Produced entirely by Jehst.

Get The Picture Mixtape was a release by Illustrate a.k.a. Ollie Bates, with cuts by DJ Answer and hosted by Genesis Elijah. It was released on Escape Route Music.

Starting out as a battle rapper, Sonnyjim progressed to releasing music as a solo artist in 2005, when he put out Soul Trader E.P. As the title suggests, Sonnyjim had set out to cement his name in UKHH. The first track “Headlines” is a put-down track, a general statement to other rappers. With numerous bangers … Continued

“This mixtape I released in 2005 at the ripe old age of 18. I had a few pressed on CD, we sold them through a couple independant retailers and mostly hand to hand. Now it is not available anywhere. If you do manage to get a CD of it anywhere or anyone copies you one. … Continued

Recorded between 2002 and 2005, Animal Magic introduced a new element into the UK hip-hop underground and established the Menagerie’s trademark eclectic and exuberant style.

The debut single from Prose (Steady & Efeks) released in 2004 on Boom Bap Professionals.

“A collection of happy sad love hate music for animals. Featuring production from Baron Samedi, Sofa King, and Twisted Roots, as well as additional vocals from Simien Fox and cuts from Dise Beats. All rappingses by Baron Samedi. Mixed, mastered, and spliffs rolled by Baron Samedi.” Name your price

One of the most stalwart, classic albums ever to grace the UK Hip Hop scene.

TRACK LIST: 1. Pictures 04:31 2. Fuck U 04:11 3. Truly Deep (Plus Skit 3) 05:19 4. Deep Breath 04:48 5. What’s The Point 03:21 6. Same Story 04:50 7. Oh Yeah 03:36 8. Baddness (Plus Skit 2) 05:12 9. Little Letter 04:43 10. Suffering 03:44 11. Troubles Go 03:27 12. Till It’s Done

Production from Jehst and Lewis Parker.

Classic piece from Fallacy: genre-mixing and ‘big and bashy’.

Produced by Jehst and Harry Love.

Released on Low Life Records in 2001 at Joseph Christie’s (Braintax’s real name) studio in Shepherd’s Bush, London. The bar for standard on this debut album was set ridiculously high with the creation of 40 tracks to be shortlisted. Naturally, cuts were made and the album was released at 14 tracks as of course it … Continued

2 tracks: Alcoholic Author produced by Harry Love, and Nightbreed featuring Klashnekoff and Kyza, produced by Jehst.

TRACK LIST: A1 Intro – Producer – Wileekyotis 3:19 A2 Butterfly Concerto – Producer – Farma G 5:00 A3 Six Names – Producer – Farma G 4:03 B1 The Cosmic Gypsies – Producer – Braintax Rap, Featuring – Braintax, Jehst 5:41 B2 Battlecats – Producer – Farma G 4:23 B3 The Last Tune – Producer … Continued