iMusic... Darkness - Waveform EP

Upcoming East London Grime producer Darkness delivers his brand new EP project the Waveform EP released through Sir Spyro’s Dragon Punch Records.

After gaining support for previous work from DJs on BBC 1Xtra, BBC Asian Network and a whole host of underground stations, as well working with the likes of Maxsta, Rival and Mr. Miniature, the 18 year old producer releases his five-track latest solo instrumental project which you can stream below.

The Waveform EP is available for purchase now on iTunes and Amazon. Stream the EP preview below.

Words by: Benjamin ‘Renny’ Effiong

#Peace.Love.Waveform

iMusic... Kane - Raindrops (Video)

Here are the brand new visuals for "Raindrops", the latest single from 18-year old British R&B singer and songwriter Kane. Check it out UP top and pre-order the single below...

Pre-Order: Kane - Raindrops (iTunes)

#Peace.Love.Raindrops

iEvent... The Come Up @ The Wellington (Wednesday, July 3)

Monthly Hip-Hop & R&B Night The Come Up returns to The Wellington Club in Knightsbridge for their second event on Wednesday, July 3 with DJ Cable and DJ B on the decks spinning your favorite tunes.

Doors open at 10pm and last entry will be at 2am. Entry is fixed at £7 before 10.30pm, £10 before 12.30am and £15 afterwards. For guestlist or table inquires, send an email to thecomeupSW@gmail.com. Catch up on what happened at their last event in June here.

Find out more about The Come Up: Facebook // Twitter

#Peace.Love.TheComeUp

iMusic... Kid Bookie + Ziey + Christie - Beautiful Woman (BBC 1Xtra Radio Rip)

Premiered on DJ Cameo's radio show on BBC 1Xtra a couple of weeks ago, here is the brand new single from UK Grime artist Kid Bookie featuring Ziey and Christie titled "Beautiful Woman". Sonically, this one is not typically Grime, actually it's not Grime at all and is more acoustic/indie than anything, enjoy it below...

#Peace.Love.BeautifulWoman

iEvent... The Come Up @ The Wellington (Wednesday, June 5)

Introducing the brand new Hip-Hop/R&B night to take over the city of London, The Come Up, which will be taking place at The Wellington in Knightsbridge on Wednesday, June 5 with BBC 1Xtra's Twin B and DJ B on the decks, is brought to you by Live Magazine's Alya Mooro.

"Borne by four girls, one shared love and a diminishing number of places in which to revel in it, The Come Up at The Wellington on Wednesday, June 5th promises to bring the best in hip hop, trap and RnB with ground shaking, inhibition shattering tracks courtesy of DJ’s Twin B and DJ B. We’re bringing Knightsbridge’s hidden gem, The Wellington Club, formerly a private members club into the limelight with our launch on Wednesday 5th June 2013."

Doors open at 10pm and last entry will be at 2am. Entry is fixed at £7 before 10.30pm, £10 before 12.30am and £15 afterwards. For guestlist or table inquires, send an email to thecomeupSW@gmail.com

Find out more about The Come Up: Facebook // Twitter

#Peace.Love.TheComeUp

iPoetry... George The Poet - I Need (BBC 1Xtra Live Lounge)

George The Poet joins Trevor Nelson live on BBC 1Xtra for the first ever Spoken Word Live Lounge. Enjoy the footage UP top...

#Peace.Love.INeed

iVideo... Laura Mvula - Human Nature (Michael Jackson Cover)

Laura Mvula joins Trevor Nelson for a special edition of BBC 1Xtra's Live Lounge and she takes on Michael Jackson's "Human Nature". Watch the visuals UP top...

#Peace.Love.HumanNature

iMusic... Amplify Dot + Maxsta + Ghetts - Get Down Remix (Video)

Amplify Dot brings along Maxsta and Grime veteran Ghetts for the remix of her latest single "Get Down", produced by Show N Prove. With the audio premiered yesterday (January 28) by Mistajam on BBC 1Xtra, GRM Daily comes through today with the premiere of the music video. Check it out UP top and download the remix here.

#Peace.Love.GetDownRemix

iVideo... Mic Righteous - The Power Of Love (BBC 1Xtra Live Lounge)

"Mic Righteous performs his cover of Gabrielle Aplin's version of The Power Of Love in the all new 1Xtra Live Lounge - all as part of the 1Xtra's Hot 10 for 2013." - BBC 1Xtra

 Fast-rising London rapper Mic Righteous was on BBC 1Xtra's Live Lounge earlier today (January 8) and along with performing his latest single "Ghost Town" for Trevor Nelson, he offers up this poignant and dark cover rendition of Gabrielle Aplin's Christmas single "The Power Of Love". Check it out UP top...

#Peace.Love.ThePowerOfLove

iEvent... Trevor Nelson Presents New Years Eve 2012 @ Area (Monday, December 31)

Award-winning Veteran British DJ, Host and BBC 1Xtra's Trevor Nelson will be headlining at popular London nightspot Area this year for the Vauxhall venue's New Years Eve party taking place on Monday, December 31. Having been one of the leading DJs in Hip-Hop, R&B and Soul music in the United Kingdom for over 20 years, Trevor Nelson's NYE parties have certainly one of the staple events of every December month and this NYE party at Area will be no different.

Tickets are available from Ticket Mania, Ticketweb and View Tickets.

For More Information, Call 07870174814 or BBM 26AF4F8B

#Peace.Love.TrevorNelson

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

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

iVideo... Chaka Demus & Pliers - Murder She Wrote (BBC 1Xtra Tuff Gong Sessions)

Veteran Reggae duo Chaka Demus & Pliers perform their classic hit single "Murder She Wrote" live at the legendary Tuff Gong Studios in Jamaica exclusively for BBC 1Xtra as part of the radio station's recent Jamaica 50 special. Watch the performance footage UP top and let it take you back a bit...

#Peace.Love.MurderSheWrote

iVideo... Kyra + Cashtastic - Good Love

The latest single from London singer/songwriter Kyra finally gets its visual compliment courtesy of director Paul Gardner. Featuring emerging UK rapper Cashtastic, the video for "Good Love" also features cameo appearances from Wretch 32, BBC 1Xtra's CJ Beatz, Jacob Banks, Poet, Remel London, Shakka and a host of others. Check it out UP top...

#Peace.Love.GoodLove

iEvent... One Chance @ The Clapham Grand (Tonight, June 21)

The One Chance Talent Showcase/Competition returns tonight (June 21) at The Clapham Grand at Clapham Junction. Supported by Grime Daily, iTs a Big Thing and Play Ent, #OneChance is an open mic competition with the entrants standing a chance of winning some cash prizes, radio play on BBC 1Xtra and a music video shot by Grime Daily.

The judges for tonight's showcase/competition are Grime Daily's Pierre, BBC 1Xtra's CJ Beatz, Lisa Cheung (Capital FM, Choice FM), DJ Matchstick and the co-founder of BIG! so if you're an up and coming artist or performer, I'd advice you to go down tonight to check it out! 

Doors open at 7pm and entry is only £5 before 8:30pm and £7 after that. The venue - The Clapham Grand - is situated at 21 - 25 St. John's Street, Clapham Junction, London, SW11 1TT.

For more information on One Chance: Facebook // Twitter

#Peace.Love.OneChance

iVideo.... Benga + P Money - Hi Speed (BBC 1Xtra Maida Vale Session)

Dubstep producer Benga performs his new single "Hi Speed" along with veteran Grime rapper P Money exclusively for Mistajam's BBC 1Xtra radio show live at the legendary Maida Vale studios. Check out the footage UP top... 

#Peace.Love.HiSpeed

iVideo... Sneakbo + L Marshall - Sing For Tomorrow (BBC 1Xtra Afrobeats Live Lounge)

As part of BBC 1Xtra's Afrobeats Day all through today (May 6), British Nigerian rapper Sneabko performs this exclusive Afrobeats live session of his future hit single "Sing For Tomorrow" alongside fellow emerging British Nigeria Singer/Songwriter L Marshall backed by a very excellent Afrobeat/Fuji house band. You really want to see this one, check it out UP top...

#Peace.Love.SingForTomorrow

iVideo... Black The Ripper - Westwood Crib Sessions Freestyle

UK rapper Black The Ripper drops a dope freestyle for Westwood Crib Sessions. Check it out UP top and download the MP3 HERE!

#Peace.Love.BlackTheRipper

iVideo... Ice Prince x Tim Westwood (BBC Radio 1Xtra Interview)

Nigerian Hip-Hop artist Ice Prince joins Tim Westwood at the BBC Radio 1Xtra studios to talk about the rise of Afrobeats, D'banj signing to Kanye West, his UK tour, Nigerian women and more on Westwood's show. Check out the footage below...

#Peace.Love.IcePrince