I wanted to review this when it was first released on June 14th but alas life got in the way. Work and a holiday landed just so when it dropped. But having that space to fully digest this piece gave me ample time for reflection, and frankly it was too good not to put some [...]
![Quelle Chris – Guns [Mello Music Group]](https://ukhiphopblogcouk.files.wordpress.com/2019/04/quellechris_guns.jpg?w=600)
I waited to listen to the full album to drop after the first single, such is my relationship with Quelle. Despite releasing two further singles (“Straight Shot” and “Obamacare” after the initial “Guns”), Quelle Chris is very much an artist who excels on the long play format. Many now are content with picking and choosing [...]
Some would consider Ghostface Killah to be the most consistent member of the Wu-Tang Clan, maintaining a steady release of acclaimed records while still innovating and adapting. Over the last few years however, Inspectah Deck, perhaps one of the lesser recognised members, is giving Ghost a run for his money with the supergroup Czarface (which [...]
2018 has been a remarkable year for hip-hop. And after 12 months of quality releases, it's time for each member of the SOUTHSIDERS crew to reveal the five albums that stood tall above all others. So, without further ado, here are the albums that defined our year. Tiernan 5. K.A.A.N - Subtle Meditation [Redefinition Records] [...]
With his trademark rapid delivery - full of alliteration and staccato-laced flow - K.A.A.N’s first full-length on his new home at Redefinition Records is one you will have to revisit to take it all in, there’s no way you can catch and digest it all once through. But this is one you’ll want to put [...]
Homeboy Sandman is no stranger to individually produced EP’s. Having previously released works with names such as Paul White and EL RNTC he has crafted lyrically dexterous passages over the chosen producers recordings. On Humble Pi opener 'Grim Seasons' it’s business as usual, Homeboy Sandman on vocals, Edan producing. What sets this producer/MC pairing apart [...]
