Thursday 29 November 2012

iMusic... Tegan and Sara - Closer (Video)


One of my favourite Pop duos Tegan and Sara unveil the music video for their latest single "Closer" which is off of their forthcoming album Heartthrob which will be upon us in January 2013. Check out the fun and enthralling sleepover-style visuals UP top...


#Peace.Love.Closer

iMusic... Shea Soul - Where Did You Go


I'm pleased to share with you, this excellent debut offering from British Soul/Jazz singer and songwriter Shea Soul titled "Where Did You Go" which is to be released on January 28 via ThisIsArea7. You will probably best remember Shea Soul from Attaca Pesante's UK Funky hit "Make It Funky For Me" as well as from features with MJ Cole, Toddla T and Shy FX, the London native is gearing up to release her debut solo album titled Grey Skies & Rainbow Fingernails in April 2013 and "Where Did You Go" will be serving as the album's lead single. Listen to the Drew Horley-produced opus below...



#Peace.Love.WhereDidYouGo

Wednesday 28 November 2012

iAfrica... E.M.E All Stars - Change


EME Wednesday is back and this is the 7th video off the EME Album. The EME All Stars have taken  a break from their uptempo feel-good songs to address the situation in their home country Nigeria. Directed by Clarence Peters, the video features each member of EME speaking on the problems in Nigeria and attempting to inspire young Nigerians to be a part of the change they seek in their country. The video also features footage from some of the incidents that occurred in Nigeria in 2012. Watch "Change" UP Above and be inspired. 

#Peace.Love.Change 

iVideo... Soul II Soul - Back To Life (Later with Jools Holland)


Last night (November 27), legendary British group Soul II Soul were back together again for a special live performance on BBC 2's late night TV show Later with Jools Holland and they performed their classic tune "Back To Life" for our viewing pleasure. Check it out UP top...

#Peace.Love.BackToLife

Tuesday 27 November 2012

iMusic... Young Wonder - To You (Ambassadeurs Remix)


Brighton producer Ambassadeurs gets his hands on "To You" by Irish Electronic Pop duo Young Wonder and turn it into some chill baby-making music while still keeping it electronica. Listen below... "To You" - the single is out now on Feel Good Lost Records.


#Peace.Love.To You

iMusic... Rudimental + Angel Haze - Hell Could Freeze


London production quartet Rudimental link up with NY femcee Angel Haze for their new one titled "Hell Could Freeze" which you can pick up for free download on their website. Check it out below... the vocals on this one are giving me life right now!



#Peace.Love.HellCouldFreeze

iAfrica... L.O.S - Bad Guy P (Video)


L.O.S is maintaining their global domination with an amazing new video for their hit single "Bad Guy P". Shot in Lagos, the video sidesteps the norm by portraying L.O.S as a group of high-flying young men planning and executing a daredevil heist. The 3-minute mini-movie was directed by Clarence Peters. The story features cameo appearances by Show Dem Camp, Dammy Krane and Yemi Alade. Watch "Bad Guy P" UP Above... 

#Peace.Love.BadGuyP

iMusic... South Finesse - Take Me Away


Labelled as the new N-Dubz, Berkshire R&B/Hip-Hop quartet South Finesse return with a brand new single titled "Take Me Away" for your listening pleasure. Recently premièred by DJ Target on BBC 1Xtra and produced by Joe90 (Stooshe), "Take Me Away" sees South Finesse - who have been supporting Professor Green and Tim Westwood on tour across the UK in 2002 - in fine form. The new single will be released in January 2013, listen below...



#Peace.Love.TakeMeAway

Monday 26 November 2012

iAfrica... BlackMagic - Repete + Fantasy



BlackMagic is back and is getting ready to release his forthcoming follow up album, BLACKMAGIC VERSION 2.0. To get us ready for his new album BlackMagic has released two new singles "Repete" a
and "Fantasy". "Repete" was produced by Xela and "Fantasy" was produced by T-Flava. Listen and Download "Repete" and "Fantasy" down below...



Download Link: BlackMagic - Repete
 


Download Link: BlackMagic - Fantasy

#Peace.Love.Repete.Fantasy

iMusic... Chasing Grace - Don't You Worry Child (Swedish Mafia Cover)


British Acoustic/Folk duo Chasing Grace are going to have an exciting 2013 and you can take that to the bank. I've been a fan of Phill and Grace ever since I heard their enthralling cover of Jay-Z and Kanye West. This is another acoustic cover for your own listening pleasure, this time they tackle Swedish House Mafia's "Don't Your Worry Child" and give it the Chasing Grace acoustic/folk treatment. Listen below...



#Peace.Love.ChasingGrace

Sunday 25 November 2012

iMusic... Chromatics - Cherry (Video)


Johnny Jewel's Chromatics take it back to the 80's with this atmospheric and glitzy Pop tune titled "Cherry" which will be released on the forthcoming After Dark II compilation album via Italians Do It Better. You can check out its Alberto Rossini-directed music video UP top and pick it up for FREE download HERE!

#Peace.Love.Cherry

iMusic... Toyboy & Robin - In Need


T.Williams gave this one a short spin on his Rinse FM show exactly a week ago and now London production duo Toyboy & Robin are offering "In Need" in all its full glory for free download. Listen to "In Need" and download it below... Enjoy the BASS!

Friday 23 November 2012

iMusic... Marie Dahlstrom - Search (Live @ Cream Studios)


UK-based Scandinavian Soul singer and songwriter Marie Dahlstrom shares with us, this excellent live rendition of her latest single titled "Search: live from Cream Studios in London. Check out the Dan Pick-directed footage UP top...


#Peace.Love.Search

iMusic... Embers - Hollow Cage (Video)


I'm a big fan of Manchester 4-piece band Embers and I'm glad to be able to share with you, their brand new performance video for their excellent "Hollow Cage". Recorded and filmed in Manchester's Gorton Monastery, watch and marvel as Embers announce themselves with these enthralling new visuals.

#Peace.Love.HollowCage

iMusic... Ossie + Tilz - Ignore (Yes I Did)


My man Ossie's forthcoming one on Hyperdub is a massive winner if I do say so myself! Featuring Tilz on vocals and out on November 26, this one is titled "Ignore (Yes I Did)". Enjoy it below and make sure you pre-order your copy HERE!


#Peace.Love.Ignore

iMusic... Emma Blakk - Council Block Dreamer (E.P)


Emerging British R&B Singer/Songwriter Emma Blakk unveils her debut E.P titled Council Block Dreamer for your listening pleasure. Largely produced by Jordan Crisp and written solely by Blakk, this 7-track affair is sounding really good right now, listen below and get your free download below...



#Peace.Love.CouncilBlockDreamer

iCompetition... Make Your Own KIA Beat & Win a KIA Picanto


Fancy yourself winning an all-new KIA Picanto before the New Year, courtesy of KIA Motors Worldwide? Well it is your lucky day or week or month even. To coincide with their new brand identity 'A Different Beat', KIA Motors are running two social media networking games on Facebook which are rather well suited for beat makers. Read on to find out more...

iVideo... Joe Black - Realionaire (Live @ ILUVLIVE)


Fast-rising London rapper Joe Black performs his street smash "Realionaire" live at ILuvLive at Shoredtich's XOYO. Check out the footager UP top...

#Peace.Love.Realionaire

iVideo... RoxXxan - Westwood Crib Sessions Freestyle


UK female emcee RoxXxan is the latest guest in Tim Westwood's Westwood Crib Sessions and she blesses us with this straight-fire freestyle lasting for about five minutes. Definitely worth checking out UP top...

#Peace.Love.RoxXxan

iMusic... Rainy Milo - 'Bout You (Video)


BRIT School alumni Rainy Milo is one of those rare and special kind of artists and 2013 is going to be a really exciting year if she continues to bring out some of the quality music she has blessed us with thus far. "Bout You" is one of these quality records I talk about, the music video of which was recently premièred by Complex, you can check it out UP top of course...

#Peace.Love.BoutYou

Thursday 22 November 2012

iAfrica... Ice Prince - More (Video)



Back in October, Ice Prince performed his first UK gig at the 02 Academy and whilst in London he took the opportunity to film "More", the second single to be released from E.L.I. "More" was produced by Chopstix and directed by Moe Musa. Check out "More" UP above...

#Peace.Love.More

iVideo... Joey Bada$$ + Pro Era x Who's Next Live @ S.O.B's


Hot 97 TV gives us some exciting footage of their recent Who's Next Live gig at New York's S.O.B's which featured Joey Badass and his Pro Era crew. Check out the footage UP top as Joey and his people perform heavy cuts like "World Domination", "Snakes", "Survival Tactics" and much more...

#Peace.Love.JoeyBadass

iMusic... Dappy - Intro (Video)


Dappy links up with SBTV to release the visuals for "Intro", the first track from his debut solo album titled Bad Intentions which is out NOW. Directed by Morgan Keyz and Eddy Leonardo, check it out UP top...

#Peace.Love.Intro

iMusic... Big Cakes + Amy True - Use My Brain (Video)


Some controversial words from underground British emcee Big Cakes on his new record titled "Use My Brain" featuring Amy True on vocals and GEO on production for Whoa Records. Check out the Globfaction-directed visuals UP top...

#Peace.Love.UseMyBrain

Wednesday 21 November 2012

iAfrica... E.M.E + Niyola - Don't Delay Me (Video)



E.M.E has started a new trend called EMEWednesday, whereby every Wednesday they release a new video and this week E.M.E First Lady Niyola debuts her official video for "Don't Delay Me". The video directed by Tosin Igho shows Niyola flaunting her sex appeal and showing off her dance moves. "Don't Delay Me" features cameos from EME acts Skales, ShayDee & DJ XClusive plus Lynxx and Dammy Krane  to name a few. Watch "Don't Delay Me" UP above...

#Peace.Love.DontDelayMe

iMusic... Villagers - Nothing Arrived (Video)


Villagers are releasing their sophomore album {Awayland} on January 14,2013 and "Nothing Arrived" is the album's third single. The music video for "Nothing Arrived" - which trails the rather mundane life of one Terrence Bliss (it'll all make sense when you listen to the chorus) until something life-changing happens - was released recently and you can check it out UP top...

#Peace.Love.NothingArrived

iMusic... Lana Del Rey x Jay-Z - Baby, Who You Wit (Urban Noize Remix)


The latest mash-up effort from Urban Noize looks to conicide the coolness, sound and style factor of Lana Del Rey's music with that of Jay-Z's. The outcome is this 5-track E.P titled Lana and our favourite one from our first listenn is "Baby, Who You Wit", check it out HERE and download it below...


#Peace.Love.Lana

iMusic... BenZel & Jessie Ware - If You Love Me (Alternate Video)


This is one of my favourite records of this Autumn and yes we've already seen the music video for it which starred Jessie Ware but now, Asian production duo BenZel have unveiled these brand new (alternative) visuals of "If You Love Me" for our viewing pleasure. It involves pole dancing and pools, do check it out UP top...

#Peace.Love.IfYouLoveMe

iMusic... Brianna Perry - Symphony No. 9 (Mixtape)


We've been smitten with 20-year old Miami femcee Brianna Perry ever since we heard "Marilyn Monroe" and she recently unveiled this brand new mixtape titled Symphony No. 9 featuring Teyana Taylor, T-Pain, Trina, Ray J and Trey Songz among others. Check out the mixtape below and look out for her album on Poe Music Group/Atlantic Records next year...





#Peace.Love.SymphonyNo9

iMusic... Joe Budden - A Loose Quarter (Mixtape)


Joe Budden comes good with the release of his brand new mixtape titled A Loose Quarter. With production coming from the likes of SLV, AraabMuzik, Nigerian production duo Studiomagic and Cardiak among others and featuring Ab-Soul, Emanny, Royce Da 5'9 and much more, this 15-track affair sees Budden in flying form. Listen and download below...



Download: Joe Budden - A Loose Quarter (Mixtape)

#Peace.Love.ALooseQuarter

iAfrica... Jay Tuki - G.H.E.D

"After becoming the 2nd runner-up in the "RISE OF THE REAL" competition organised by ONE MIC NAIJA and tooXclusive.com, JAY TUKI has been busy recording & producing several joints just to register his name on the naija music scene. This talented rapper, singer and producer is ready to pass a message to the clubs with this latest banger titled #GHED... Put on your dancing shoes y'all" - Press Release
Brand new music from rising Afrobeats artist Jay Tuki titled "G.H.E.D". Definitely needs to be re-mastered as this is sounding like a demo but it is sounding lively nonetheless. Check it out below...


#Peace.Love.GHED

Tuesday 20 November 2012

iAfrica... Yeye Boiz - Yeye Boy


Produced by T-Flava, here's the brand new debut single from Nigerian Pop duo Yeye Boiz - DPO and Loc - titled "Yeye Boy". Check it out below and get your free download underneath...



#Peace.Love.YeyeBoy

iVideo... KOF - Fire On The Mountain


Brand new music video from Liverpool-native and Alternative Soul man KOF for "Fire On The Mountain" which is off of his SOUL: Love mini-EP. Check out the KOF-directed visuals UP top...


#Peace.Love.FireOnTheMountain

iVideo... Nicki Minaj - Freedom


Let's be honest, we seldom get any Nicki Minaj music on here but I like this one and the visuals are actually quite decent too. Taken off of her recently released Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded Re-UP album, here's the music video for "Freedom", check it out UP top...

#Peace.Love.Freedom

iMusic... Universal Mind System - Formless E.P


London production duo Universal Mind System recently released their debut EP titled Formless which features the likes of Theo Llewellyn on the E.P's lead single "Numb", Chantelle Nandi and Richard Anthony Davis on vocals among others. Listen to the 4-track affair below...



#Peace.Love.Formless

Monday 19 November 2012

iAfrica... BOJ + Teezee - Busta Freestyle


"Busta" is the second freestyle to be released by DRB-LasGidi featuring BOJ and Teezee. Listen to "Busta" Down Below...



Download Link: BOJ  + Teezee - Busta

#Peace.Love.Busta

iAfrica... FreshL + Ope Teflon - Ghost Freestyle


DRB-Lasgidi are putting in the work and are back with two new freestyles called "Ghost" and "Busta". Listen to "Ghost" featuring Ope Teflon Down Below...



Download Link: FreshL + Ope Teflon - Ghost Freestyle

#Peace.Love.Ghost

iAfrica... Jerriey - Fresh 4 Dat + Complicated


Brand new music from Jerriey aka Boy Wonder titled "Fresh 4 Dat" and "Complicated", produced by DJ Garey and Muno respectively. Listen to the two new records below out now via Goblin Records...

"Fresh 4 Dat":


"Complicated":


#Peace.Love.Fresh4Dat

iAfrica... Oluremi - Mokan Mokan


Nigerian Soul singer and producer Oluremi aka DMM Oluremi comes through with a brand new single that is rather excellent if you don't mind us saying so. Titled "Mokan Mokan" which loosely translate to "turn by turn", this single is rich with acoustic guitar arrangements, percussion drums and excellent backing harmonies. I implore you to listen below...



#Peace.Love.MokanMokan

Sunday 18 November 2012

iAfrica... Tboy - Somebody (Video)


Tboy aka Mr Don't Jealous Me has released the new video to his video "Somebody". The video was directed by Quason Matthews and features dancers Unique Silver. Watch "Somebody" UP above...

#Peace.Love.Somebody

iAfrica... P Square - Alingo (Video)


P Square have finally released the much anticipated video to "Alingo".  The video which was directed by Clarence Peters and Jude Engees Okoye is fun packed with fantastic dance steps and highly entertaining. P Square just keep raising the bar.  Watch "Alingo" UP above...

#Peace.Love.Alingo

Saturday 17 November 2012

iVideo... YJ - Sophie's Song


Emerging London rapper YJ comes through with some brand new visuals to the very poignant "Sophie's Song" which is off of his critically acclaimed debut E.P titled The Message. Shot and directed by Ade OG for Link Up TV, I implore you to check out this video UP top...

#Peace.Love.Sophie

Friday 16 November 2012

iAfrica... Tiwa Savage - Love Me 3x (Live at 9ice's Bashorun Gaa Versus Concert)



Flytime TV just released some footage of 9ice's Bashorun Gaa Versus album launch concert which featured performances from the likes of Wizkid, Davido, KWAM 1 and 9ice himself. Here's some footage of Tiwa Savage performing "Love Me 3x" live - albeit the odd wardrobe malfunction. Check it out UP top...

#Peace.Love.LoveMeLoveMeLoveMe

Thursday 15 November 2012

iAfrica.. E.M.E Crew + ShayDee + Banky W + Skales - Sun Mo Mi (Video)


The E.M.E Crew are back with a brand new music video for "Sun Mo Mi" which is another single off the new E.M.E album. "Sun Mo Mi" was shot in Lagos and directed by Clarence Peters. The video features cameos from the E.M.E family members such as; Wizkid, Niyola and DJ Xclusive and also a few other Nigerian artists. Watch "Sun Mo Mi" UP above...

#Peace.Love.SunMoMi


Wednesday 14 November 2012

iMusic... Shoot The Ghost - So Cold


Out now on MadTech Records (for free download), it's enigmatic producer, Shoot The Ghost's magical new one titled "So Cold". Amazing bass + lush drums + sultry ethereal vocals = an excellent five minutes for your listening pleasure. Check it out below and get your free download underneath (in exchange for some contact details obviously)...




#Peace.Love.SoCold

iEvent... Pardon My Talent @ Guanabara (Tuesday, November 20)

"With The X-Factor now occupying our Saturday nights, Pardon My Talent returns with its own search for the rawest talent the scene has to offer. The live talent showcase will feature acts from the weird to the wonderful with the audience handed the final vote on who deserves to win the amazing prize. Last year’s Pardon My Talent was an undoubted success with outlets such as BBC Radio 1, MTV and Flavour Magazine all on the panel supporting the talent search. The show was also blessed by the presence of the late great Aaliyah’s brother Rashad Haughton who came down to check out what the UK had to offer. Now it’s back…"
Next Tuesday (November 20), Pardon My Blog's talent showcase Pardon My Talent returns and it will be taking place in London's Guanabara with ten hopeful emerging artists competing to win a plethora of prizes including a full feature on Link Up TV including a live session, some studio session time from HCM Entertainment and a one-to-one sit down with a U.S R&B genius whose name is yet to be announced. The night's judges include Sian Anderson (Rinse F.M, Sightracked PR) and Pardon My Blog's Ralph Hardy.

Get your advanced tickets HERE and for more information on either Pardon My Blog or the Pardon My Talent showcase, click HERE!

#Peace.Love.PardonMyTalent

iMusic... Maxsta - Streets


Rising East London rapper and Sony RCA signee Maxsta comes through with a brand new one titled "Streets" which is off of his forthcoming Gear 6 E.P. With the music video scheduled for release this Thursday, enjoy the track below and look out for new music from Maxsta every week henceforth until Gear 6 drops...


#Peace.Love.Streets

Tuesday 13 November 2012

iMusic... South Finesse - Taking Off


British R&B/Hip-Hop group South Finesse come through with their latest single titled "Taking Off". Fresh from the success of their debut single "Wanna Ride" which garnered support from the likes of BBC 1Xtra and Channel AKA, the Berkshire-based quartet return with this brand new one for your listening pleasure, check it out below...



#Peace.Love.TakingOff

iVideo... WizKid - Love My Baby (Live at 1Xtra Live 2012)


Nigerian superstar Wizkid took to 1Xtra Live at the Brixton Academy alongside DJ Xclusive for a special live set last night (November 12) and here's his performance of "Love My Baby" off of his critically acclaimed debut album Superstar. Enjoy...

#Peace.Love.LoveMyBaby

Monday 12 November 2012

iAfrica... DRB-Lasgidi - Shakara


DRB-Lasgidi presents us a taste of what is to come real soon, "Shakara" will be their 1st release enroute their 2nd single "Cut Corners". The track produced by BankyOnDBeatz shows  BOJ with his unusual vocal style delivering yet again with a catchy sing along chorus and the two Mcs Teezee and FreshL individually delivering us their brilliant 16 bars. Listen to "Shakara" Down Below... 



Download Link: DRB-Lasgidi - Shakara

#Peace.Love.Shakara

iAfrica... Reminisce + Sauce Kid + Ice Prince - 2Mussh Remix



Reminisce is back with the remix version of his popular track "2Mussh" featuring Sauce Kid & Ice Prince. Reminisce has not failed to impress us with this remix, its just as good as the original version. Listen to "2Mussh" down below... 



#Peace.Love.2Mussh

iVideo... Terrorsum + Double S + Noeva - Calling Me Home


Downing Street Records brings together Terrorsum, Double S (Marvell) and the amazing Noeva on this brand new single titled "Calling Me Home". The Nik Squared-directed visuals were premiered by SBTV a few days ago and you can check em out UP top...

#Peace.Love.CallingMeHome

iMusic... Lulu James + Mao - Stuck


21st Century Soul singer and songwriter Lulu James unveils the B-side to her forthcoming "Be Safe" single which is due out on November 19 via Black Butter Records. Featuring Mao, this one is titled "Stuck" and it is an excellent song from the South Shields native.




#Peace.Love.Stuck

iVideo... Juliyaa - Tidal Wave


Emerging British R&B singer and songwriter Juliyaa unveils a music video for the Mo-Keyz-produced "Tidal Wave" off of her recently released debut E.P titled Stars & Dragons for your viewing pleasure. Check out the Joel Bennet-directed visuals UP top...


#Peace.Love.TidalWave

iVideo... Keaton Henson - Sweetheart, What Have You Done To Us


Brand new music video from the excellent Keaton Henson for "Sweetheart, What Have You Done To Us" which is taken off of his recently released E.P of the same name. Check it out UP top as we wait for Henson's sophomore album which is due out in February. If you still do not know about the genius that is Keaton Henson, read We Plug Good Music's feature on him HERE.

#Peace.Love.WhatHaveYouDoneToUs

iMusic... Aaliyah - Rock The Boat (Kensaye Remix)


London-based producer and DJ Kensaye drops off this lush remix of Aaliyah's classic "Rock The Boat" for your listening pleasure. Featuring an excellent guitar solo from Ryan Ansah at the end there, this one is worth a good few plays on this fine Monday morning, enjoy it below...
 

#Peace.Love.RockTheBoat

iVideo... Kozzie + Donaeo - No Way


Fast-rising Grime artist Kozzie links up with Donaeo for his latest single titled "No Way" which is via Kozzie's The Kid E.P which is out now via iTunes. Check out the recently released music video UP top...

#Peace.Love.NoWayOutNow

iAfrica... M-Tal + Nigerian Boy - Efizzy (Video)

Njoku Chinedu a.k.a M-Tal is a new artiste with the aim of dominating the Nigeria music scene. This Imo state born young man is a graduate of osun state polytechnic esa oke. He has been doing music professionally for the past two years. Here is his first official video - Efizzy Featuring Nigerian Boy from M-tal records.
New music video from new Nigerian artist M-Tal for his latest single titled "Efizzy" featuring Nigerian Boy. Check it out UP top...

#Peace.Love.Efizzy

iAfrica... Biggie Brown - Go Down (Video)


Directed by veteran music video director Akin Alabi, here's the brand new video from emerging Afropop artist Biggie Brown for his latest single titled "Go Down" out now via Remedy Records. Check it out UP top... 

#Peace.Love.GoDown

iMusic... Lady Lykez - I.T


New and emerging UK female rapper Lady Lykez comes through with "I.T", the first offering from her forthcoming debut E.P Lykez Me Now. Listen below as Lady Lykez drops a hot freestyle filled with sexual innuendo over a classic Missy Elliot record.


#Peace.Love.IT

Friday 9 November 2012

iAfrica... Skales - Ko Mo Le (Video)


Skales released his brand new video "Ko Mo Le" this week. "Ko Mo Le" which features Skales both rapping and singing in the video was produced by Sarz and shot in Washington D.C. The video was  directed by 1st Impressions. Watch "Ko Mo Le" UP above...

#Peace.Love.KoMoLe


Thursday 8 November 2012

iVideo... King Krule - Rock Bottom


Archy Marshall aka King Krule unveils the brand new music video for his latest offering "Rock Bottom" which is out now along with the equally stellar "Octopus" on Rinse. Directed by Paraic and Michael Morrissey with the concept provided by Marshall himself, check out the visuals UP top...


#Peace.Love.RockBottom

iVideo... Daniel de Bourg - Diamonds (Rihanna Cover)


Former X-Factor UK contestant and YouTube sensation Daniel de Bourg continues to slay these covers and his latest one is of Rihanna's latest single "Diamonds". Check it out UP top as Mr. De Bourg completely eats this one up for Breakfast.

#Peace.Love.Diamonds

iVideo... Mikill Pane - Dirty Rider


Alternative British rapper and new Mercury Record signee Mikill Pane drops off the music video for the title track of his Dirty Rider E.P. Check it out UP top...


#Peace.Love.DirtyRider

iMusic... Black Male Beats + Bar 4 Bar - Rhymes & Reality


London production duo Black Male Beats are gearing up to release their debut mixtape titled Community Roots which should be with us any minute now and here we have one of the singles to be lifted from the mixtape for your listening pleasure. Featuring Bar 4 Bar, this one is titled "Rhymes & Reality" and it's an excellent Hip-Hop record with straight bars and no room for a hook, check it out below...



#Peace.Love.RhymesAndReality

Wednesday 7 November 2012

iAfrica... LOS - Ololufe Freestyle (Video)


L.O.S linked up with Ego Fix TV to give them an exclusive unplugged freestyle version of their song "Ololufe". Watch "Ololufe" UP above...


#Peace.Love.Ololufe

Tuesday 6 November 2012

iMusic... Mini D + Ego-Ella May - Frank


Ego-Ella May is one exciting new British singer/songwriter that you should be keeping your eyes on. Her latest offering is by way of this intriguing and ethereal four minute collaboration with Mini D titled "Frank". I implore you to listen and download it below...



#Peace.Love.Frank

iMusic... Maribou State - Scarlett Groove


The latest Free Music Monday feature from Annie Mac Presents is a pure gem from London-based producers Maribou State titled "Scarlett Groove". The duo are signed to Southern Fried, the home of the 2 Bears so you know only good things can be expected from Maribou State. Listen to "Scarlett Groove" below and enjoy the free download underneath...


Download: Maribou State - Scarlett Groove

#Peace.Love.ScarlettGroove

iVideo... Mumford & Sons - Lovers Of The Light (Starring Idris Elba)


British Folk band Mumford & Sons unveil the brand new music video for "Lovers Of The Light" which is off of their recently released album Babel for our viewing pleasure. Directed by and starring none other than Idris Elba, the powerful and emotive music video was shot on location in Pembrokeshire in Wales. Check it out UP top...

#Peace.Love.LoversOfTheLight

iVideo... Seyi - Adorn (Miguel Cover)


British Nigerian singer and songwriter Seyi goes all the way in on this cover of Miguel's smash hit "Adorn". Everything is extra smooth and excellent from the young crooner - from his vocals to the melodies, everything is pure class. Check it out UP top...

#Peace.Love.Adorn

Monday 5 November 2012

iMusic... Axel Kacoutie - New Type E.P


Introducing 20-year old London producer and composer Axel Kacoutie with his brand new 3-track EP titled New Type. Featuring some excellent Drum & Bass, Dubstep and Electronic landscapes, this one is definitely worth checking out below...


#Peace.Love.NewType

iAfrica... Bracket + Flavour N'abania - Beautiful Baby (Video)


Bracket is back with a brand new video  featuring Flavour N'abania. "Beautiful Baby" is the latest video from their latest album Cupid Stories. Presented to you by Ape Planet, the beautiful video was shot in Philadelphia, USA. Watch "Beautiful Baby" UP above...

#Peace.Love.BeautifulBaby


iMusic... Kaleem Taylor - Alone E.P (OUT NOW)


After a hugely successful launch party last night (November 4), British R&B/Soul rising star Kaleem Taylor unveils his brand new sophomore EP titled Alone today via Radar Music. Featuring stellar singles "It'll Get Better" and "True Colours", this 8-track affair is worth every penny. Listen to the E.P sampler and grab your copy from iTunes underneath...


#Peace.Love.iTunes

iVideo... Sincere + Popcaan - Love We Bad


British emcee and Mercury Records signee Sincere links up with Dancehall artist Popcaan for his latest single titled "Love We Bad", produced by Kidbass. This, the third single to be taken from his forthcoming debut album Yours Sincerely has just birthed its music video - shot in Jamaica and directed by Sheridan Myers, check it out UP top...

#Peace.Love.LoveWeBad

iVideo... Hotwire - Did You Know


Emerging British R&B/Hip-Hop trio Hotwire come through with the brand new music video for their latest single titled "Did You Know". Check out the visuals UP top and pick up the free download below as you leave...


#Peace.Love.Hotwire

iMusic... Universal Mind Systems + Theo Llewellyn - Numb


Here's some brand new goodness from emerging London production duo Universal Mind Systems titled "Numb". Featuring Theo Llewellyn on vocals, "Numb" is another brilliant piece of music from UMS that is definitely worth a good few listens. Check it out below...



#Peace.Love.Numb

iAfrica... Stars For Christ Gospel Talent Hunt


Powered by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Stars For Christ is a Gospel Music talent hunt that is poised to identify, encourage and promote exceptional talent in Gospel Music. Aiming to give an opportunity to albeit unknown young talented people between the ages of 18 and 35 years. Read on for further details on how to enter the competition...

Friday 2 November 2012

iVideo... Paigey Cakey + Princess Nyah - Hood Swag


New and emerging UK femcee Paigey Cakey unveils the brand new music video for her latest offering titled "Hood Swag" featuring R&B songstress Princess Nyah. Visuals directed by Chas Appeti and Simon Dewey, check it out UP top...

#Peace.Love.HoodSwag

iMusic... Ed Sheeran + Mic Righteous - Give Me Love (New Machine Remix)


Ed Sheeran's latest and final single from his critically acclaimed + (Plus) album, "Give Me Love" gets the New Machine treatment on this remix which features Mic Righteous and was premiered by Mistajam on BBC 1Xtra recently. Listen to the massive remix below...



#Peace.Love.GiveMeLove

iMusic... Earl Sweatshirt - Chum


Brand new music from Odd Future's Earl Sweatshirt titled "Chum" and on this one, he bares it all from his estranged relationship with his father to the Odd Future movement to all the invasive media frenzy surrounding his stint in Samoa to where his head is at now in terms of his music, this is definitely worth a good few listens. 


#Peace.Love.Chum

Thursday 1 November 2012

iMusic... TOR - Energy


TOR (The Only Richard) is the 24-year old Bristol native that is responsible for giving my life right now with his latest offering titled "Energy". Bass-heavy and infectious to the very core, this will leave you hitting the replay button continuous times. Listen to "Energy" below...


Download: TOR - Energy

#PS TOR is part of Bristol duo AZ & TOR

#Peace.Love.Energy

iAfrica... D'Prince - Take Banana Remix (VIDEO)

In preparation for his new album Frenzy which is being released on the 5th November, D'Prince has released the video visuals to his remix version of single "Take Banana" and if that was not enough he has also dropped 3 new singles and launched a brand new website www.dprinceishere.com
Visit the website now to hear the new singles and watch "Take Banana" UP above.. 

#Peace.Love.Take Banana