Reworking Titles

A while back I posted a link to a talented artists website that goes by the name of Heartstrand. Well, the guy is back with more modern interpretation of some of the most iconic film posters you're likely to know. Clean, sharp and very impressive, these prints are now available for sale. To own something that's not available on a massive scale and would no doubt get your woman sliding off her chair, check out the new blog he has where you can pick up a piece of his work.







Reworking Titles
Heartstrand

Broke'n'English Live @ Dpercussion 2006

Bringing back the memories with this one, Broke'n'English performing live at the main Castlefield Arena at what was one of Manchester finest summer events. Sadly Dpercussion is no more but it lives on with this 27 minute gem which appeared out of nowhere:

"It's only just turned up & this is the first time I'm hearing it and it's sick. Actually emotional."

Strategy.

BnE-Dpercussion2006 by STraTS-Broke'n'£ngish

Broke'n'English
Broke'n'English blog

Rewd Adams

See!, not everything I post has Mancunian roots as some people emailing would like to think, haha. But seriously Rewd Adams (formerly known as Skandal) has dropped this free 13 track badman selection that has guests on vocals and on production including Klashnekoff, Black The Ripper, Jon Phonics, Ed Strong alongside others. Brilliant stuff. Free albums are fucking brilliant wouldn't you agree?

Tracklisting:

1. Rewd Awakening
2. Rookie
3. This
4. Everyday (Feat. Black The Ripper)
5. Go
6. Wish Myself Away (Feat. Graziella)
7. Hurt
8. Drift Away (Feat. Black The Ripper)
9. Struggle (Feat. Neenah)
10. I Know
11. Questions
12. Promise
13. Kill 'em With The Flow (Feat. Klashnekoff & P Money)



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Rewd Adams

Mikey D.O.N And Philly B

Long time Mancunian soundboy Mikey D.O.N And Philly B offer up a free mixtape that offers many sounds from across the globe. It features some of my personal favourites in LDZ and Mr Fox alongside W.A.R, Dubbledge, King Kaiow (IRS) and Philly B, Madlib, Damien Marley, Roots Manuva and Elephant Man to name a few. Tuff selection. Loving it.

Tracklisting:

01. Intro
02. Mikey D.O.N Intro
03. Mr Fox Soundboy Dead Fi True DUBPLATE
04. Madlib See
05. Mikey says do your homework!
06. This one too
07. Roots Manuva Witness the Fitness
08. and this one!
09. Mr Fox Rock the Mic Right DUBPLATE
10. JayDee Fuck the Police
11. Akon, Shabba & Busta Clear The Air
12. Elephant Man Weed
13. Busy Signal My Highness
14. Sizzla Haffi Get It (Nah Rape)
15. Mr Fox Tek Mi Simple Medley DUBPLATE
16. Delly Ranks We Nuh Like Them
17. Interlude UK 2 Noway
18. Dabbla From The UK 2 Norway DUBPLATE
19. Timbo King MastaKilla Armoured Truck
20. Dubbledge Dabbla Rocksta Kanyes Buying Diamonds EXCLUSIVE
21. WuTangClan BlackTwang Carefull (Click_Click)
22. DTension D.S.L Instrumental
23. The IRS Brassic
24. Sizzla Hustlin
25. Daddy Mory Daddy Mory Story
26. Assasin Anywhere we go
27. Cham Ghetto Story
28. YT England Story
29. YT England Story (Sleng Teng)
30. Sizzla Ultimate Hustler (Sleng Teng)
31. JrGong Welcome to Jamrock (Sleng Teng)
32. Dabbla Philly B Radio Edit (All Aboard) PHILLYDRIVEN
33. WAR Philly B Light Dem Bun Dem (All Aboard) PHILLYDRIVEN
34. KingKaiow Blaze This Slay Tracks (All Aboard) PHILLYDRIVEN

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Mikey D.O.N
Philly B

Dub Phizix & DRS - Broken Audio

Badman producer Dub Phizix and versatile mic-man DRS have collaborated for the latest Broken Audio podcast. Both artists are well known both locally in Manchester and worldwide and rightly so. Dub Phizix production value is impeccable while DRS and his reputation for being a solid MC, host and lyricist is apparent here as it has been for over the last decade. Fantastic stuff. Keep an eye out for forthcoming releases by both artists including DRSs solo outing Grown Man Biznizz on Estate Recordings.

Dub Phizix & DRS - Broken Audio Podcast vol 21 by Broken Audio
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Dub Phizix
DRS & Broke 'N' English

Skittles PrE.P

Following on from Two Pints of Brandy and a Packet of Skittles, Talented Mancunian resident Skittles offers up a free taster of his wordsmith skills in preparation for the forthcoming LP on Estate Recordings, Poor with £100 Trainers. An incredible talent and a flawless flow, Skittles should start to get the wide recognition he fully deserves.

Boys In Blue samples Arctic Monkeys alongside a couple of older tracks but just listening to the stories and images crafted prove Skittles is one of the finest MCs the UK can offer.



Download the PrE.P
One Guy Called Skittles
Interview with Skittles @ Hedmuk

Dom Hz

This guy is a producing machine. Tune after tune and he's only getting better. Cant wait to see what this guy will come up with in 2011 and i've been lucky enough to catch him at Manchesters Hit & Run night which has a fantastic philosophy in promoting local talent. Badman.

Tracklist:

1. why don’t you – jessica bunny (jazz step edit)
2. hip hop – dead prez (manc skank rmx)
3. starry eyed – ellie goulding (easy steppy edit)
4. always like this – bombay bicycle club (epic edit)
5. need to feel loved – reflekt ft delline bass (barber shop rmx)
6. first contact – omni trio (back in the day mix)
7. mo money – soren larue ft lea luna (the-kids-love-it rmx)
8. it’s love – jill scott (2008 mix)
9. ten snide e – family foundation (mbc anthem mix)
10. catch you – kosheen (not much to it mix)
11. hype hype – slk (speaker friendly mix)

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It's not included on this giveaway but a track that your ears need is the remix of Tip I Caly by Skittles. Love this track.

Captain Synkro

I'm double happy that people like Synkro come from Manchester. Probably one of the more progressive producers i've listened to for the last couple of years and his sound is finally his becoming. Collabos with Indigo and Biome really make me wonder where its going to take this collective. Only good things will come from these minds and their push to work as a live unit is an inspiration.

Read the exclusive interview here at Pyongyang City Sessions and be sure to grab the mix.

Tracklisting:

Synkro – Sheltered
Indigo – Snowfall
Until Silence – Our Culture
Szare – Action Five
Synkro & Indigo – ????
Synkro – Girl
Indigo – Lacuna
Synkro – It’s
Swarms – Moving Out
June Miller – Lowlands
Synkro & Versa – ????
Biome – Swan
Ruckspin & Quantum Soul – Gathered
Fantastic Mr Fox – Over
Biome – Cheesecake
Ruckspin – Fix
Mount Kimbie – William (Dayglo Mix)
Ultracode – Scandinavian
Synkro – Last Night
Indigo – Bardo

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Synkro @ Myspace
Biome

DJ Killian presents The Scrap Book Vol. 17

A bit more experimental with this one but the deep bass is prevalent throughout. A few tracks on here that deserve recognition and it seems that good producers are coming from right across the globe. Awesome stuff.

Tracklisting:

Nebulous - Numbernin6
Bloodline - Linton Brown
Shimmy - I.D & Skinnz
Hope - Kerogen
Amirah - Chasing Shadows
Fading - Indigo
Bamboo Dub - Science
Dark Light - Skream
Gimmie Shelter - Rolling Stones (Zeds Dead Remix)
Ride Ite & Blue - 12th Planet
Nevermore - Actraiser
Shallow - Joanna Newsom (16 Bit Remix)
Still Foolish - Sines
Summer Solstice - Matty G
Hard - Breakage (Takeover Remix)



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LDZ AKA London Zoo

London Zoo were once residents in Manchester and its a damn shame they headed home to the big smoke. They are consistently putting out releases (such as their album Living Long Ting) and also offering up free giveaways that are jampacked full of originality, head nodders, floor fillers and the MC's dont hold back either. 'Fucking brilliant' is how I would describe this collective which comprises of:

MIC~ DABBLA - ROCKS - COBES - PRINGLE.....
DJ's ~ FROSTY - TANGO - JONNY K.....
PRODUCTION ~ SUMGII - PIERRE GREEN - PHILLY B.....
VIDEO ~ ICHI ENTERTAINMENT.....
Extended FAM ~ DUBBLEDGE / MENTION / GOLDEN CHILD

and to quote them further: "They move like jelly-fish. They act like monkeys. They fuck like rabbits. Welcome to the wonderful world of London Zoo."











LDZ Music
The Puppa Murc EP
Living Long Ting album
LDZ @ Podomatic