Dubbledge & Forest DLG: Ten Toes Down (Stream)

Every time Dubbledge releases something fresh into the world, the UK rap scene quite rightly devours it because we are almost constantly fiendin’ for unheard material from one of the country’s most widely respected yet least prolific artists. So to be told that a whole Dubbledge album was en route, an album produced by the legendary Forest DLG, was enough to make me lose my shit.
Ten Toes Down was originally recorded a whopping 10 years ago, back when Forest was still Chemo, but for reasons unknown to this blog at least, it remained stashed away. But as the old saying goes, it’s better late than never, so please enjoy this 10 track assortment of beats and bars, which is at once as enlightening and entertaining as you would expect from an MC of Dubbledge’s standards. Ten Toes Down is out now on Potent Funk.

Snowy x Sumgii: Impulse

New heat from the Potent Funk family, as Snowy makes his official debut on the label with a tight Sumgii produced track. It’s the first of two singles, which are going to be available on limited edition 10″ AA vinyl. Check Bandcamp for order details, but be quick as there were only eight copies left at the time of writing this.

Dolenz ft. Dabbla: Blak Helicopters

Following on from the arrival of the new Dolenz EP, the Potent Funk producer has just unveiled the next video to be taken from it, featuring label-head, Dabbla. The video was made by Daisy Chain Video. Electric Fence is out now on both digital and physical.

Dolenz: Howzer + EP Stream

Fresh out of the Potent Funk stable, comes this new EP from London-based producer, Dolenz. You can check out an instrumental cut from the project above, and then below you can explore the remaining tracks, which include features from Dabbla and Black Josh. The cuts come courtesy of Matt Frost. Downloads and physicals are available via Potent Funk.

Gear: Ghost Tears

Brand new music from across the water, as Gear releases his second single on Potent Funk. Introspective lyrics and rolling basslines make up the foundation of Ghost Tears, which was produced by Gear himself. The track is available to stream now. Stay tuned for more from PF coming soon.

Sumgii x Illaman x Chunky: Lost in Space

New movements from the Potent Funk family, as they unveil a new collab between Sumgii, Illaman and Chunky. Their first track, Lost in Space, surfaced last week and set the pace for whatever else they have in store. Not even sure if there is more to come, but let’s hope so. Lost in Space is available to stream now on all the usual platforms. The video was made by Max Motion.

Problem Child: Me

A new drop for an old track here, as Potent Funk dust off one of their most cherished releases in the form of Problem Child’s 730 EP. The EP was recently given the remastering treatment and released back into a world very much in need of its anarchic energy and zero bullshit pedigree. For those unfamiliar, Problem Child was originally made up of Dabbla, Dubbledge and Sumgii, before Illaman joined their ranks not long after. They still exist under the updated moniker, Still A Problem, and I think we are due some new music soon, which would help explain the rejuvenated EP we’ve been blessed with. Check out the video for Me above and then head here to check the rest of the project.

GEAR: TYPE-0

News from the Potent Funk camp, as they announce a fresh arrival on their roster. GEAR is an MC and producer, hailing from Dallas, Texas, who’s brand of rap is the perfect fit for the hybrid sound that PF have cultivated and championed since their inception. TYPE-0 is GEAR’S first single and it’s available to stream now.

Dabbla x Sumgii: Out My Way

Fresh visual stimulation from the Potent Funk family, as Dabbla and Sumgii reveal the latest video from their recent Nobody LP. Once again, it’s This & That Media who are the brains behind the video, which features cameos from a selection of perhaps familiar faces, including Jester Jacobs and Alenee Aisha. Nobody is out now on all the usual platforms, with physicals available via Potent Funk.

Opus x DEDW8: Indigo

New cut from the Potent Funk camp, as Bristol duo, DEDW8, team up with London production force, OPUS, for this grimy banger. The video was made by Max Kelan Pearce Productions. Indigo is available now from all the usual spots.