Twizzy: Crabs In A Bucket (Stream)

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A very welcome return to the blog from Twizzy, with the release of his latest album. It’s been a few years since we heard a full-length solo project from the Bristol MC; his hiatus fuelled by a mixture of personal struggles and disillusionment with the rap scene, both of which I’m happy to hear have been curtailed, giving him some new creative zeal in the process.
Crabs in a Bucket is testament to that, as we hear Twizzy sounding more enthused and focused than ever. The production on the album is handled in full by fellow Bristol artist, Chillman, and boasts features from Komposa, Genesis Elijah, G00SE, CAM, Jinxsta and Jolene, as well as cuts from DJ Rogue. You can check out the full album below, with downloads and physicals available on Bandcamp. And it’s Bandcamp Friday today, so what better excuse to support some independent artists.

El Ay ft. Genesis Elijah: Starting All Over Again

New video from #TheWinners UK connect, El Ay, as she brings us Starting All Over Again. The track is produced by Ihsan The Healer and features a nice verse from Genesis Elijah. The video was shot by Escape Route Media.

Genesis Elijah: Positive (The Streets Dub)

Genesis Elijah gifts us a great reworking of Stay Positive by The Streets, in homage to the monumental Original Pirate Material album, which turned 15 this weekend. You can stream it below.

Genesis Elijah Ft. Bobbie Johnson: I See You

There are a few unsung heroes in the UK rap scene, unsung for their work beyond the clubs and studios with the next generation. Youth workers by day, rap stars by night. Shay D & Kingpin fit that bill, as well as Genesis Elijah.

Genesis Elijah: Homicide

Big new track and video from a man who is arguably one of the hardest working people in UK hip hop, Genesis Elijah.
Homicide is actually a narrative for some of today’s social issues, cunningly disguised within a trap beat; a move that will get people interested and then, more importantly, listening.
The video features cameos from a few other well known UK faces, so keep your eyes peeled.

Joker Starr “Blood-Ren” Album Sampler

Joker Starr has got a new album dropping at the end of next month and so he has put together this sampler, featuring a taste of some of the gems he’s been crafting for the new project.