The Expert – Dynamic Drift

After a decade of creating groundbreaking hip hop tunes as part of duo Messiah J & The Expert, it’s time for beat commander and music master The Expert, to start a brand new chapter of his very own.
That chapter begins with Dynamic Drift, The Expert’s debut album which takes you on a brilliant laid back journey, while still infusing plenty of intricate nuances that makes you want to keep hitting that repeat button. It epitomizes the commitment of The Expert from infusing new techniques with the classic Hip Hop sound. Dynamic Drift is a thirteen track melodic excursion that ensures a good old head nod from start to finish and is produced entirely by The Expert.
This album is dope and to make things even sweeter, you can download it for free! But please feel free to part with some cash.

George Fields – From The Sticks cassette

George Fields excellent instrumental hip hop album, “From The Sticks” has been long sold out on vinyl, however now you can own a physical copy on cassette.
For £7 plus postage, you can grab your copy now direct from UTS Records or from his bandcamp page.

Podcast No. 12 – Memory Man

It’s been a long time, and for that we apologies, but the Left Hand Side podcast is back!
For the 12th podcast we have a very special guest, the one and only Memory Man. Having recently released his excellent album, “Broadcast One”, featuring artists such as Edan, Paul Barman, Kool Keith and more, Memory Man’s podcasts reflects his influences and his supreme producing talents.
An interview with Mr Memory will follow shortly, but for now check out this excellent mix of hip hop, psychedelia and more…

 

Adam and Cuth – Formwork

UK hip hoppers Adam and Cuth are back with their debut full length album, “Formwork”.
Cuth’s production is soulful, dusty hip hop, along with latin, prog rock influences, while Adam expands on his unique rapping style and poetry.
Guest spots come from Dizraeli and Frankie Stew and Vecks, both fitting perfectly into the overall sound and vibe of the album.
Adam and Cuth have craved out their own path and sound within what we call UK hip hop, making an interesting, entertaining and unique album that deserves to be heard by the masses.
Released 20th July, order your copy on limited LP, CD or digital HERE.
Check out this little promo video they duo have made for the album.

Jermaine Peterson – Saturdays Child

ATA Records continue their free monthly downloads with Jermaine Peterson’s version of “Saturdays Child”. Saturday’s Child” was originally recorded by Ram John Holder, best known for his role as “Porkpie” in British television series “Desmond’s”. Now the ATA crew and Peterson give the track the northern soul treatment, to great effect.
The free downloads from ATA Record will continue eventually forming a compilation entitled “Hard Work No Play Vol.1”

Awkward – Atomic Lock (Reissue)

Awkward has just reissued his 2008 album, “Atomic Lock”. This is a rare chance to hear Awkward on production and on the mic.
“Atomic Lock” is a rare commodity, a hip hop album coming out of the UK that is straight from left field. Mixing electronic beats, heavy distortion along with Awkwards unique rhyming styles.
The reissue features some newer tracks, and older ones for that matter, along with new artwork.
Grab it now from Ghost Locust Music.

V/A Third Pass – 3rd Anniversary

The Jazz Jousters collective celebrate their 3 year anniversary with the release of a new compilation, “Third Pass – 3rd Anniversary LP”.
Featuring tracks Mr. Moods, Stay Classy, Es-K, Bones The Beat Head, SmokedBeat, Vinkate, Slone, Pawcut, Oldy Clap Recordz and more.
16 tracks of jazz laden, funky hip hop beats, with a summery laid back feel, enough to keep any beat heads happy. The compilation is available now on CD and digital from Millennium Jazz Music.

Mongrels – Chokehold

Check out the new video for the Mongrels (Kid Acne & Benjamin) new track, “Chokehold”. This is the lead track taken from the forth-coming, “Low Budget/High Concept” EP.
Pre-order the EP now HERE it is limited to 300 copies, so get in there quick!

Richard Marks – Never Satisfied

Seven years in the making, Never Satisfied is Now-Again Records collection of legendary soul and funk singles by Atlanta guitarist, singer, songwriter Richard Marks.
This 21 track anthology follows Marks’ stylistic development, from his earliest work for the legendary Tuska label, from 1968 until approximately 1972, through his more mature releases on the Shout label and smaller regional labels like Note, Free Spirit and RSC. It also includes two tracks never released in any form, found on reels Marks had maintained in his Atlanta home.
This is classic soulful funk of the highest order, do not miss out on it. Buy now from Now-Again records.

 

Ngozi Family – Day Of Judgement

The Ngozi Family album, “Day Of Judgement” is out now on Now Again Records.
It mixes African rhythms with fuzzed out guitar licks, proto-punk, garage rock, hard funk and more. If you are a fan of the work they did with Chrissy Zebby Tembo, then you will need to get hold of this album. It has a similar vibe, although I would say this has a much harder, lo-fi sound.
Buy it now from the Now Again Rappcats store.