High Focus Summer Block Party: Review

It was already in the mid-20’s when I rolled down to this year’s High Focus Block Party in Bristol and it was only going to get hotter, given the days running up to the event. Last year’s party had been a smash and this year looked set to at least rival it, if not surpass it. Doors opened at 2pm so I got down there at about 3pm and already had to deal with the huge queue that had formed; a teeming mass of the new generation of UK hip hop fans all fully loyal to the HF brand (and all of whom I’m pretty sure I was old enough to be their dad).

Dutch Mob: Little Brother

Another great track from the Dutch Mob EP that was released back in April. Little Brother sees Res on a solo tip, giving some words of advice to one of his youngers. Great concept and a wicked video from This & That Media, who are going from strength to strength with each new release. The track was produced by Illinformed. The Passport EP is available to buy now.

Rye Shabby ft. Verb T: Trench Coat

More dope from Rye Shabby and his Arthur Lager EP. Trench Coat is produced by Illinformed and features Verb T. You can cop the EP right now from In The Balance Records.

Leaf Dog: Window

Yet another new video from the recently released Leaf Dog album. This time it’s Window, which is produced by Illinformed. Dyslexic Disciple is out now on High Focus.

Dutch Mob ft. Ed O.G: One Percent + EP News

Big tune from the Dutch Mob boys as they celebrate the release of their long awaited Passport EP, with this slick new video for One Percent. Featuring Boston rap veteran, Ed O.G, One Percent is produced by Illinformed, with Chris Lucas (Arun Productions) behind the camera. It’s good to finally see the EP reach the masses. I know how much work has gone into it and they have taken their time to make sure everything was on point. It’s worked a treat.

Eric the Red: Who’s That Kid

New music from the RLD camp as Eric the Red drops off his latest single. Who’s That Kid is produced by Illinformed. Downloads are available here.

Leaf Dog: Glass Eye

The next video from Leaf Dog’s new album made its debut yesterday. Glass Eye is produced by Illinformed. The album, Dyslexic Disciple, is out now on High Focus.

Smellington Piff ft. Sean Peng: Purple Trees

Smellington Piff dropped a new track yesterday, backed up with this suitably purple video. Featuring fellow RLD MC, Sean Peng, Purple Trees is produced by Illinformed. Downloads available here.

Dutch Mob: Rolls Canardly

Pleased to see the arrival of the fifth video from Dutch Mob and also the announcement of a release date for their long awaited passport EP. It’s a solo effort from Mistafire on Rolls Canardly, in which he tears the mic a new one with a blistering flow. Wicked beat from Illinformed and a great video too, courtesy of This & That Media.

Rye Shabby: Heat

Rye Shabby released his EP a couple of weeks ago and full of fire it is too, including this new one, which is called Heat. The beat comes courtesy of Illinformed. The Arthur Lager EP is out now on In The Balance Records.