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Musician | FKay 2 - Feeling Worlds Way

2011-03-01T10:45:00.001-08:00

Introducing up and coming urban music group Kay 2. Comprised of rappers / singers / songwriters Michael Dowley (17) and Souhail Matrane (16), Kay 2 are far from shy in expressing their determination and will-power to take over the music industry step by step, and become a household name across the UK and beyond.

Having grown up on a small council estate in Chelsea / Fulham with a rich Moroccan and Irish heritage, music played a monumental part in the upbringing of Kay 2, something which has transcended into the music they make today. "It's basically Pop and Hip Hop, with a mixture of any other genre we like," they reveal, whilst name checking the likes of Mike Posner, New Boyz, Jamie T, Kid Cudi and N-Dubz and some of their musical influences. Indeed it's almost certain that fans of those mentioned will inevitably also be fans of Kay 2, but the fact that their music is so varied and easily accessible means that a majority of their fan base could come from even further afield. They've already peaked at Number 2 on the Myspace UK Unsigned Music Charts, and received interest from countless record labels, distribution companies, and even the American based footwear company 'Kashi Kicks', a trend which looks set to continue even further with the release of their latest single.

'Feeling Worlds Away' is a mournful ode to solitude and alienation, lending influences from the likes of The XX, The Gorrillaz and even Radiohead, resulting in something incredibly powerful which surpasses the age of its writers. The official video for the track alludes to several messages, but leaves the listener to make their own mind up on its meaning. In the words of Michael: "there is a story behind this visual but I can't be arsed to type it down, so if you don't like it f**k off."

Musician | First Place - 'Best of Me'

2011-02-24T13:59:00.000-08:00

Hailing from the Bristol scene, First Place is a musical collaboration between producer OD Hunte, singer Allegra, 19 year old rapper Frenzee and tattooed frontman Yomi Davies. Between them, their credentials include writing for Leona Lewis and Unkle Jam, as well as supporting Lil Chris, Tinie Tempah and Double S.

Their new single ‘Best of Me’ is released in April, and is already being played on channel AKA!

Musician | GTSolo - Grinding Season

2011-02-10T12:05:00.000-08:00

There’s always one artist who manages to slip under the radar in terms of talent and potential GTsolo is one of those artists. Having released the Video ‘Best

Out Ya Speakers’ produced by Grime Hitmaker ‘Skeamz’ in late 2010, the hard and definitely for 2011 thumping bass filled Grime track was highly received gaining considerably exposure on Rinse Fm.

The video clearly separates him from other Grime artists with an artistic visual complimenting the underground sound yet still incorporating a commercial edge. The highly anticipated CD quality with 18 tracks, talent in the UK. GT has worked to date with some of the finest talent most notably within the Grime scene including Dot Rotten, Messy, DDark and Clipper as well as producers Flava D, Wizzy Wow,TeddyMuisc and Skeamz.

Look forward in 2011 to seeing a number of visuals from GTsolo including tracks from ‘Grinding Sessions’ including the ‘Best Out Ya Speakers Remix’ and the GT produced track ‘Winners & Losers”. One of the hottest artist to watch for 2011. Download HERE

Musician | Jamm Tyme - So You think Yo Can Dance

2011-02-08T12:34:00.000-08:00

Jamm Tyme was the name on south london's lips after releasing the energetic infectious summer banger 'so you think you can dance'

whch was accompanied by a video racking up 10,000 views in less than a week showcasing thier captivating dance mooves this video had evrey one wantng to get up and dance.
Only a year into the game and the eclectic trio which consits of uni-klone(rapper/songwriter) jay-Flow (singer/rapper) and soca king (main dancer/choreographer) have managed to rip up shows from london to midlands and as a reward for thier hardwork won the prestigous UK Unsigned 2010 talent competition which has seen previous winners such as leona lewis and n-dubz.

Jamm tyme have also recently released thier much antipated single 'foreva'set to be aired on tv whch displays the diversity of the group including singing,dancing n even comedy! Tipped for big things in 2011 jamm tyme proves the proof is in the pudding you would be a fool not enjoy these guys material..

Musician | Shawn White - Hooks 'N' Verses

2011-01-21T06:57:00.000-08:00

Having been born and raised in Peckham, UK, Shaun spent most of his teenage years as a diligent battle rapper in the London grime scene, something which put him in good stead as a recording artist in future years to come. Even now, with an expansive musical pallet and vast range of genres evident in his releases, Shaun utilises every aspect of his environment and cultural experiences to create a basis for music which can’t be defined, nor held back, by any type of boundary.

With his latest solo release, a 20 track deep mix tape titled ‘Hooks & Verses: Volume One’, Shaun emphasises his ability to deliver on an array of different musical styles, from the tongue in cheek punch lines on ‘Tag’ (which sees him going back to back with fellow Fr3e member Big Ven) to the thought provoking subject matter on tracks like ‘Away From Reality’ and ‘Follow Your Dreams’.

Musician | Startzy - About To B

2011-01-07T09:23:00.000-08:00

ABOUT TO B presents…Startzy, a 19 year old MC from Mitcham. Startzy entered the game around 2 years ago under the alias of, Start Kid. I remember first hearing of him, through a group of students who went to Brit School who ended up shooting a video for his track, ‘Ring the Alarm produced by Babyface.

Startzy has put in the work over 2010, battling on Risky Roadz mic fight alongside Terrorsum and Bully against Marvell. This led to a onslaught of dis tracks, after Marvell arrogantly announced on Westwood’s Show that they couldn’t remember anyone but Bully. Startzy went on to release a few videos and also appeared on Charlie sloth’s, ‘Fire in the Phone Booth’ and a few other online platforms.

MUSICIANS | Black Biscuit - Anonymous

2011-01-02T16:51:00.000-08:00

Inimitable rappers / songwriters Black Biscuit (otherwise known as Littlen and Raks) are back, kicking off 2011 with a seismic sized bang of a single titled 'Anonymous'.

Having amassed a devoted following across the UK from various nationwide club and school tours, BB is a name which is rapidly becoming recognized as hot product, with some of the UK's leading music media (including MTV, BBC 1xtra, Flava TV, Kiss and Choice) already pledging their support to the Black Biscuit cause.

Their previous smash singles ('Who's Skanking The Hardest' and 'We're Fly') both set the bar emphatically high for the future sound of BB, and 'Anonymous', along with the awe-inspiring music video, not only surpasses this bar, but smashes it to pieces.