Strange U: Maybe

A very welcome return from Strange U, with the arrival of a brand new video which surfaced last week. On Maybe we find the dynamic duo questioning everything, as King Kashmere delivers his doubts over some fresh Zygote production. The track is taken from a forthcoming 7″ release, which is due shortly on High Focus. Pre-orders are available now.

NuphZed: Nothing Interferes

A new loosie from NuphZed here, his second of the year, featuring some tight self-production and a slick video from Honey JD. Get stuck in.

youngdumblovers: slow60

Check the latest from youngdumblovers, a newly emerged outfit who have steadily been releasing new bits of music over the last few weeks. Taking a leaf out of SAULT’s book, the group have opted for anonymity, letting the focus remain on the music. Some familiarity might be apparent, but for now just enjoy the music. Check their website for more info / clues.

Twizzy & Jinxsta JX: Living Story

Fresh visuals from my neck of the woods, as Twizzy and Jinxsta release the latest video from last year’s excellent First Word Last EP. The track is produced by Chris Lucas, who is also the man behind the camera. The EP is available now via Bandcamp.

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.

Split Prophets: Kept Humble

Bristol represent in the latest video from Split Prophets. It’s been a while since we heard from the crew, so it’s good to hear Res and Upfront going back to back on this tasty cut from Badhabitz. Also props to This & That Media, who pulled out all the stops to put the video together, resulting in a sublime patchwork tour of the city.

Joe Burn: Hillsides

New track from Joe Burn, as he readies us for the forthcoming Brick Top Vol.1 project. Hillsides features production from Leaf Dog and cuts from DJ Rogue. The video was made by Jack Suddaby.

Confucius MC ft. Sonnyjim, Verbz & Jehst: Lanterns

New music from Confucius MC as he kicks off 2021 proceedings with a fresh banger. Lanterns brings a bit of light to the early year blues, thanks to a lyrical extravaganza involving four top tier rappers. As well as the man himself, there are also contributions from SonnyJim, Verbz and Jehst, raising the bar early for 2021 in the process. The track is produced by Keor Meteor and the lyric video was made by Bee Graphics. Streams are also available.

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.

Oblique Strategies: Numbers Up

Numbers Up is the latest jewel to be released from last year’s Oblique Strategies collaboration from Cappo and Mr Brown. Featuring some typically sublime lyricism from Cappo and some weighty boom bap production from Mr Brown, it’s a definite high point on an already strong album. Raw Pastiche is out now on We Stay True.