Ash The Author & Krang: Two Man Band

The long awaited collaboration between BBP’s Ash The Author and Soulful Chemistry’s Krang, made a surprise appearance yesterday. The Two Man Band project features some really nice tracks; from the opening piano-laced Mic Check, to the Benny Diction assisted Main Course, the duo don’t seem to be able to put a foot wrong. There are more features from regular sparring partners, Gatecrasherz’s Gee Bag and Granville Sessions’ Archetype, making the whole EP an unskippable eight tracks of hip hop joy. There is already a video out, which you can see below and the EP is available to buy now from the Boom Bap Professionals Bandcamp page.

Verb T & Pitch 92: I Arrived Late

It was announced today that Verb T and Pitch 92 would be releasing an album together, which is very welcome news. For those of you who may not be familiar with the name, Pitch is the brains behind The Mouse Outfit’s production and as such has found a nigh on perfect partner in Verbs.

Rag’n’Bone Man: Interview

Rag’n’Bone Man is one of those rare artists who has managed to make the leap from underground to mainstream, without losing any of their integrity. I was lucky enough to to chat with him recently about his early influences, staying grounded and his recurring themes of death and mortality, among other things. The interview took place at the Cypher Lounge at the Windmill in Brixton.

Gi3MO: Cakehole

Rum Com representative Gi3MO, teams up with producer Wytfang, to bring us this dope new track and video – Cakehole.

Prince Kong x Mad Hatter: Mad Gorillas After Party

Following on from their previous release in 2011, Prince Kong and Mad Hatter are back with their Mad Gorillas After Party project. Featuring all the usual suspects from Rum Committee – Ceezlin, Gi3mo, Rag N Bone Man & Bukioe – as well as appearances from Mas Law, Mrisi, Frankie Stew and Victoria Port.