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Diversion Tactics Interview
Diversion Tactics Interview
certifiedbanger.co.uk — "We make hip hop, it’s not local and the drums smack." If you hadn't heard, Diversion Tactics... are back with their album 'Careful on the Way Up'. Zygote, Jazz T and Chubby took time to answer my questions about the LP, the label and life: Certified Banger: Whasup? Let’s begin with ... Diversion Tactics Interview
Recommended Listening: Lewis Parker, Reggiimental, Fallacy & Ramson Badbonez
Recommended Listening: Lewis Parker, Reggiimental, Fallacy & Ramson Badbonez
certifiedbanger.co.uk — Lewis Parker is always going to be a UK Boom Bap fan's favourite. He's long gone from... these shores but is still doing his thing. 'The Unseen Trap' , which will be released on the HHV.DE label, continues his penchant for espionage-tinged beats and concepts with the title track seeing him team ... Recommended Listening: Lewis Parker, Reggiimental, ...
Ty speaks on 'Special Kind Of Fool'
Ty speaks on 'Special Kind Of Fool'
certifiedbanger.co.uk — Those of you who know me will know that I'd consider Ty's 'Upwards' as one of the... best albums there is - I recently included it in my Desert Island Ish on How We Do Radio. I'm really looking forward to Ty's fourth album 'Special Kind Of Fool' which is coming out on BBE. The first single ... Ty speaks on 'Special Kind Of Fool'
Recommended Listening: Wu-Tang, Mathematics, Tom Caruana, Nas & Damien Marley, Phoenix The Renaissance Man & KingPin
Recommended Listening: Wu-Tang, Mathematics, Tom Caruana, Nas & Damien Marley, Phoenix The ...
certifiedbanger.co.uk — First thing for today's installment is the recommendation of a purchase: Wu-Tang Clan's 'Return of the Wu... (Mixed By Mathematics) '. It's released on 1st March 2010 on the Gold Dust label. It's full of good stuff and will keep your head bumping. You can download 'Clap 2010' featuring Raekwon, ... Recommended Listening: Wu-Tang, Mathematics, Tom ...
'More To Life' - The IRS (free download)
'More To Life' - The IRS (free download)
certifiedbanger.co.uk — From Ed Strong: "Some of you may of heard that IRS are to stop making music as... a group. This is sad news but unfortunately true. We're all still good friends and the split is due to the fact we can't coordinate as a group anymore and don't have the time to compete in today's industry. We ... 'More To Life' - The IRS (free download)
'2009 UK Rap Up' - Mystro (video)
'2009 UK Rap Up' - Mystro (video)
certifiedbanger.co.uk — '2009 UK Rap Up' - Mystro (video)
Chief Wigz Interview
Chief Wigz Interview
certifiedbanger.co.uk — "...the time’s gotta be right for everything, recording, writing, practising, ciphering, timing of life, it ain’t luck,... just good timing" A legend on the Leeds scene, quiet for a while, is ready to rock again on a national stage. Certified Banger gets the lowdown from the man himself:  ... Chief Wigz Interview
Recommended listening: Congo Man Crew, Strong Arm Steady, Suspect Packages, Reps, DJ IQ & Joker Starr
Recommended listening: Congo Man Crew, Strong Arm Steady, Suspect Packages, Reps, DJ IQ & Joker ...
certifiedbanger.co.uk — My man over at Eclectic Hermit asked me if I’d ever heard any Swedish reggae and of... course I hadn’t. I had a bit of a laugh at the idea then listened to it and realised it was pretty dope. Then we had more of a laugh about it when we rapped about typically Swedish things (like Ikea) in ... Recommended listening: Congo Man Crew, Strong Arm ...
'The Return of the Boom Bap' - S.Kalibre (mixtape review)
'The Return of the Boom Bap' - S.Kalibre (mixtape review)
certifiedbanger.co.uk — Instead of choosing his favourite beats from the 90s S.Kalibre has chosen the best beats from the... 90s for his 'The Return of the Boom Bap' mixtape. Then he's taken cues from the original subject matter and made his own piece of art from the original elements. 37 tracks deep, one verse per ... 'The Return of the Boom Bap' - S.Kalibre (mixtape review)
Reps EP Launch
Reps EP Launch
certifiedbanger.co.uk — Reps, the artist behind one of my favourite albums of 2008, is dropping a new EP sometime... next week. It's called 'So Much More The Free EP' and Flash Fry are having a party in Bristol for its release next Wednesday. Get down to it! Reps EP Launch
'True or False' - Insight (single review)
'True or False' - Insight (single review)
certifiedbanger.co.uk — The latest release from Tea Sea Records is US rapper Insight's single 'True or False'. It's a... fast paced warning that everything might not be as it seems and the original is produced by Tom Caruana. The single also comes with six differing remixes. The funk of the Flevans remix, the flute and ... 'True or False' - Insight (single review)
Recommended Listening: Charlie Sloth, D.Gritty & Souls of Mischief
Recommended Listening: Charlie Sloth, D.Gritty & Souls of Mischief
certifiedbanger.co.uk — Using only genuine business acumen Charlie Sloth has managed to build his name into a bit of... a brand. All his hard work will surely pay off when he starts actually releasing music. His next single is 'One More Drink' , out on 18th January on his own Grimey Limey label. It's produced by ... Recommended Listening: Charlie Sloth, D.Gritty & Souls ...
Recommended Listening: Mr. Chop, Kidkanevil, Spin Doctor, Stonephace, Del & Tame One
Recommended Listening: Mr. Chop, Kidkanevil, Spin Doctor, Stonephace, Del & Tame One
certifiedbanger.co.uk — Time is short these days and I'm going to start experimenting with more time effective ways of... posting up all the UK Hip Hop news you need. Today is a snow day so I've got time to work things out. You may see more posts like these: First thing I'd like to tell you to listen to is Mr. Chop's ... Recommended Listening: Mr. Chop, Kidkanevil, Spin ...
Free Downloads from No Pretense, Joker Starr & KI
Free Downloads from No Pretense, Joker Starr & KI
certifiedbanger.co.uk — No Pretense - 'Death of a Star' ft. Belinda Hards To promote their forthcoming album 'Music &... Mouthwords', No Pretense are giving away a free download of 'Death of a Star' featuring Knew Jeru'slum's Belinda Hards on guest vocals. The download is available until 11th of January. Joker Starr ... Free Downloads from No Pretense, Joker Starr & KI
'What's A Postcode?' - Cyclonius (video)
'What's A Postcode?' - Cyclonius (video)
certifiedbanger.co.uk — Dope Hip Hop. Sense talked. Out on Feb 27th on itunes.... 'What's A Postcode?' - Cyclonius (video)
'It Came From Across The Pond - VA (free download)
'It Came From Across The Pond - VA (free download)
certifiedbanger.co.uk — Supporters of all things UK Hip Hop, the good guys at BMX/Skate/Music/Art mag Style 43 have put... together a compilation of UK Hip Hop niceness in collaboration with US based indy Hip Hop site aboveGround . Peep the tracklist: 1. Sound of a Genius – Jack Flash 2. Strange Fruit – M9ine 3. ... 'It Came From Across The Pond - VA (free download)
'Nothing To Lose' - Mr. Drastick (video)
'Nothing To Lose' - Mr. Drastick (video)
certifiedbanger.co.uk — 'Nothing To Lose' - Mr. Drastick (video)
'The Noughties (2000-2009)' - Dan Bull (video+free download)
'The Noughties (2000-2009)' - Dan Bull (video+free download)
certifiedbanger.co.uk — Check Dan's take on world affairs over the last 10 years - not bad! Download the mp3... here . 'The Noughties (2000-2009)' - Dan Bull (video+free download)
Jack Flash 24 - Week 3
Jack Flash 24 - Week 3
certifiedbanger.co.uk — More Mr. Flash over 'Survival Skills' by Buckshot and KRS One - 24 bars to be precise.... Not his best - some clever rhymes but some weak, resorting-to-cliches subject matter. Jack Flash 24 - Week 3
'Paper Up' - Klashnekoff
'Paper Up' - Klashnekoff
certifiedbanger.co.uk — Brand new Klashnekoff! Big beat! 'Paper Up' - Klashnekoff
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