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Fatboi Sharif & Steel Tipped Dove: Travel With Caution – gingerslim
Continuing the release celebrations of the deluxe version of Decay, Fatboi Sharif and Steel Tipped Dove have dropped another bonus track from the album. Featuring both Sharif and Dove at what is arguably their abstract best, Travel With Caution sits comfortably alongside its neighbouring oddities, while also filling me with hope that the duo reunite…
Blockhead: Dolphin Lundgren + LP News – gingerslim
Blockhead is gearing up for the release of his next instrumental album and to pave the way he has released a new single. The very seriously named Dolphin Lundgren is a pretty joyous track, complete with its own refrain instructing us to "let the music set you free". It's taken from Mortality is Lit! which…
Nolan The Ninja ft. Fatboi Sharif: MUKBANG – gingerslim
A superb new video from Nolan The Ninja, which sees the Detroit rapper enlisting the talents of Fatboi Sharif for the feature on MUKBANG. The Sharif connection extends beyond the mic too, as his regular collaborator, Roper Williams, is in charge of the production. And to top things off, the animated video was made by…
Duncecap & Steel Tipped Dove: The Need To Know (Stream) – gingerslim
A perfect union here, with the arrival of a new album from Duncecap and Steel Tipped Dove. Having each enjoyed a great year thus far, with a cluster of projects already under their respective belts, the two New York artists have found harmony within collaboration and given Duncecap what is among his strongest work to…
De La Soul: Oodles of O’s – gingerslim
A new drop from De La Soul, with the arrival of a video for one of their many classics. Oodles of O's was first released back in 1991 when it appeared on the group's acclaimed De La Soul Is Dead LP. Now, some 33 years later, Plug 1 and Maseo have given it a brand…
Pink Siifu: GOT FOOD AT THE CRIB’!!!! VOL.4 (Stream) – gingerslim
Pink Siifu returns with another burst of brilliance as he releases GOT FOOD AT THE CRIB'!!!! VOL.4. As with the previous instalments, the project is released as a single mix with a stack of production contributions. There are beats from iiye, DJ Harrison, Butch Dawson, Ohbliv, Earl Sweatshirt and Khadija Al Hanafi, as well as…
Hemlock Ernst: Old Dead Dogs / Remains + EP News – gingerslim
Hemlock Ernst is on the verge of releasing a new EP, produced in full by Icky Reels. Following on from an Icky-produced collaboration on the Venga album from Antipop Consortium co-founder, Beans, Ernst was inspired to team up with the East Coast producer for a full project. Studying Absence is due for release on 16…
Fat Tony x Fatboi Sharif x Steel Tipped Dove: Brain Candy (Stream) – gingerslim
Artwork by Negashi Armada Not content with releasing four projects in two months, Fused Arrow return to the fore with yet another album. Brain Candy unites Fat Tony and Fatboi Sharif, alongside Steel Tipped Dove, who is at the helm for the album's production. The two rappers work well together, better than I could've imagined,…
OLD SELF: Smart Phone – gingerslim
Fresh from releasing his latest EP, OLD SELF follows it up with a new video from the project. Much like the EP, the video for Smart Phone is a solo affair, shot, directed and edited by the man himself. It also contains the very relatable line, "Bought a smart phone to do some dumb shit",…
Make Some Noise: An Interview With DJ Haram – gingerslim
DJ Haram first came on to my radar through her association with Backwoodz Studioz. Not long after that the release of the Nothing To Declare LP, from her noise rap collaboration, 700 Bliss, alongside fellow multi-hyphenate Moor Mother, blew my mind wide open. From there I went back and revisited some of her earlier work,…
PremRock & Willie Green: Through Lines (Stream) – gingerslim
Artwork by Shane Ingersoll A welcome surprise from PremRock, as he reconnects with his long-term friend and collaborator, Willie Green. The duo have released Through Lines, an EP that reminds us how successful their creative bond is, while also underlining the strengths in their respective crafts. It's also a good marker for how far they…
ELUCID: THE WORLD IS DOG (Video) – gingerslim
After the recent release of the latest single from his forthcoming album, ELUCID follows it up with a very satisfying visual accompaniment. The video, directed by Ryo Tanzawa, features an energetic live performance of the track featuring co-producer Jon Nellen on drums, spliced with dog's-eye view footage of the city streets, courtesy of a shiba…
Damu The Fudgemunk: Heir Born + LP News – gingerslim
London label Def Pressé continue their ongoing KPM collaboration series with a return visit from Damu The Fudgemunk. The Washington DC producer was the first artist to raid the legendary music library back in 2021, resulting in his album, Conversation Peace. Since then a number of equally notable producers have crafted their own projects from…
The Alchemist ft. ScHoolBoy Q: Ferraris in The Rain + EP News – gingerslim
Following the release of two projects with Hit Boy and an unexpected Gangrene album, The Alchemist returns with a new solo EP. The Genuine Articulate was released on Friday and sees the veteran LA rapper-producer laying out eight fresh tracks, which combine solo joints with some unsurprising collaborations. Previously released single, Seasons Change, brings the…
NAHreally & The Expert: Accumulation + EP News – gingerslim
Following on from the release of their acclaimed BLIP album, NAHreally and The Expert return with a new EP. FLIP is a project that reimagines some of the elements of its predecessor, through a selection of remixes and new material. The full release is set for 4 October via Rucksack Records and to get us…
cropscropscrops & Steel Tipped Dove: Long-Light Derecho (Stream) – gingerslim
As if they hadn't already smashed 2024 with a seemingly endless run of releases, Fused Arrow is back with another new project. Long-Light Derecho is the brainchild of cropscropscrops and Steel Tipped Dove, who have put together a beautiful EP that showcases the best of both their worlds. crops' poetic lyricism drifts through each track…
Fatboi Sharif: Psychedelics Wrote The Bible Q&A – gingerslim
Photo by George Douglas Peterson It's been another great year for Fatboi Sharif, with the New Jersey artist bending the minds of rap fans across the globe after the release of two new projects. The first, Something About Shirley, found Sharif reuniting with Roper Williams for a brief but intense journey that took listeners even…
Mutant Academy: Rock, Paper, Scissors – gingerslim
Another new video from Mutant Academy, as they continue to pave the way for their upcoming album. Once again, it is Fly Anakin, Big Kahuna OG and Henny L.O. on mic duties, backed up by some smooth production from Foisey. Rock, Paper, Scissors is the second track to be lifted from Keep Holly Alive, which…
Juga-Naut: Punch – gingerslim
UK favourite, Juga-Naut, returns to the fore with his latest video. Punch is one of the standout tracks from his Bem II album, which was released earlier this year. The song's strengths are matched here by a masterful video from Flipped Sides. Bem II is available to stream and download now. While you’re here: this…
ELUCID: THE WORLD IS DOG – gingerslim
Very happy to see the release of a personal favourite from the upcoming ELUCID album. THE WORLD IS DOG is the first track on REVELATOR, kicking things off with a feverish energy that sets the pace for the remainder of the album. The production is handled jointly by ELUCID and Jon Nellen, with extra backing…
Phiik & Lungs: Carrot Season (Stream) – gingerslim
A huge release here from Phiik and Lungs, as they finally bring their much-anticipated album into the world. Carrot Season has been on our radars since last year, when the New York duo dropped Kurt Mcburt as the first single. Since then they have teased the album's arrival with a couple more tracks, ahead of…
Rapswell & Moe Sample ft. Defcee: Living Saints + LP News – gingerslim
A fresh cut from the Penpals family, with the arrival of Living Saints by Rapswell and producer, Moe Sample. The two artists have united for a full-length collaboration, which marks Rapswell's first solo outing. A concept album that revolves around themes of deep sea exploration, Calypso feels like its going to be the perfect vehicle…
Lee Scott: la scala (Stream) – gingerslim
More new music from the ever-prolific Lee Scott, as he releases a new EP. La Scala may signify the end of an era for the Runcorn artist, as he hints that this may be the last time we hear him working with this sort of tempo. So who knows what the future may hold, but…
The Hell Hole Store: H. E. Double Hockey Sticks (Stream) – gingerslim
A much needed return from The Hell Hole Store, as they end their five year hiatus with a brand new album. The duo, comprised of ialive and Darko the Super, last graced us with their unholy presence back in 2019, with the release of Three the Hard Way. But far from resting on their laurels…
AJ Suede & Wolftone: Lost My Bag – gingerslim
Another new video from AJ Suede and Wolftone, as they continue to bless us with gems from their recent album. Permafrost Discoveries is out now. While you’re here: this blog has been running for 13 years and is a completely independent venture. I have never charged for features and would never consider doing so, as…
Ka: Such Devotion – gingerslim
More perfectly crafted raps from Ka, as the Brownsville favourite returns with another album. Such Devotion is the first video to be lifted from The Thief Next to Jesus, an album that pours scorn on the rife hypocrisy within Christianity, as well as exploring the relationship between the religion and Black Americans. It is available…
Earl Sweatshirt & The Alchemist: Sirius Blac (Flight Club Fridays Live Performance) – gingerslim
A nice live performance from Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist here, as they pass through renowned sneaker consignment store, Flight Club. The video includes a rendition of Sirius Blac, which was featured on last year's Voir Dire LP, as well as a little Q&A with the duo. So in case you ever wondered what they…
Rhys Langston ft. Inkydew the Companion: petrol and vegetables / don’t airstrike the messenger – gingerslim
I somehow missed this when it was released last month, but Rhys Langston has penned a protest song to help raise money for evacuation efforts in Gaza. Poignant and subtly powerful, the track is produced by Langston and also features vocal support from Inkydew the Companion. Listen below, then head to Bandcamp to do the…
OLD SELF: A drop in the bucket is still a drop (Stream) – gingerslim
Sticking with the Karma Kids crew, OLD SELF released his latest EP a few weeks ago. A drop in the bucket is still a drop is a contemplation on life in the suburbs, while surviving the duress of everyday anxieties. The self-production means that OLD SELF is in the perfect position to find the sound…
Lt Headtrip x Bloodmoney Perez: EMBLEMS (Stream) – gingerslim
Just over a year after the release of his last album, Lt Headtrip returns with a new project. Teaming up with Bloodmoney Perez, who handles production throughout the album, the Portland artist has composed a psychedelia-tinted trip that successfully distills the fervour he directs towards his craft, into 10 superb tracks. There are notable features…
Cappo: S.T.A.R.V.E. (Stream) – gingerslim
Cappo is back with another new album, his second of 2024, following on from the Kong The Artisan produced Canon, which saw its release back in January. But this time round the output is different, with the Nottingham legend digging deep into the personal traumas of his past to bring S.T.A.R.V.E. to fruition. The album…
Kemastry: Directors Notes Say Smile, Eyes Say Different (Stream) – gingerslim
New music from Kemastry, with the arrival of his latest solo album, Directors Notes Say Smile, Eyes Say Different. Stepping away from his CMPND brothers, the London-based rapper delivers a 10-part narrative that explores the highs and lows of a more youthful era that has passed but will never be forgotten. Lost love, loyalty, debauchery…
Dead Players: The Sooner We Die the Sooner We Can All Go Home + LP News – gingerslim
At last, we have confirmation that the long-awaited third album from Dead Players in on its way to the world. Following in the distant footsteps of their two previous and acclaimed albums - the last of which was released way back in 2015 - Faster Than The Speed of Death is due for release next…
Cavalier & Quelle Chris ft. Pink Siifu and Denmark Vessey: Shining Brighter – gingerslim
New music from Cavalier and Quelle Chris, as they reunite for the second instalment in their Death Tape series. Death Tape 2| We Gon' Need Each Other is going to be an exclusive digital download and will not be made available on streaming services, but the duo have treated us to one sample. Shining Brighter…
Fatboi Sharif x Steel Tipped Dove: Hell – gingerslim
Yesterday, Backwoodz Studioz announced that they will be releasing a new deluxe version of Fatboi Sharif and Steel Tipped Dove's 2023 album, Decay. Arriving in cassette form, the latest manifestation will include two previously unreleased bonus tracks, as well as all the original instrumentals. It is available to pre-order now via Backwoodz and they also…
ØKSE feat. ELUCID: Skopje – gingerslim
The long-awaited debut album from ØKSE finally landed this month and with it came a new video. Skopje is probably my favourite opening track from the year, thanks to a typically potent appearance from ELUCID and some fervent instrumentation from the experimental jazz quartet. Plus another superb video from Duncecap. Beautiful stuff. If you're yet…
Fatboi Sharif & Duncecap: Fetus – gingerslim
Another video from Fatboi Sharif and Duncecap, taken from their recent EP. This is a personal favourite, with Dunce's stripped back production and Sharif's eerie monotone creating a hell of an atmosphere in the relatively short runtime. Dunce's film work only adds to the mood; his location scouting is impeccable. Psychedelics Wrote The Bible is…
ELUCID: REVELATOR – CHANNEL 1 – gingerslim
Some insight into the forthcoming album from ELUCID, as the Brooklyn artist takes us behind the scenes of REVELATOR's creative process. Narrated by the man himself and visually blessed by frequent Backwoodz collaborator, Joseph Mault, this is the first in a series of a despatches in the runup to the album's release on 11 October.
Lee Scott ft. Black Josh: Merry Karma + EP News – gingerslim
Three months after the release of his album, To Tame a Dead Horse, Lee Scott is following it up with a new EP. Not surprising considering how prolific he's been throughout the duration of his career and funnily enough, according to Lee, the underlying theme in La Scala is his "insatiable, and sometimes inadvertently destructive…