MUTB X Hekla 'Monster Ink' EP

'Monster Ink' is the must have new EP from Lou Hekla (Squid Ninjas) on the beats and Monster Under The Bed (Blah/Children Of The Damned/Piff Gang) on the vocals. Dusty, smoked out production and sick, technical wordplay come together to create a literal Monster of an EP. Available now for a ridiculously low £2.99 from Hekla's Bandcamp page, Monster Ink comes with the 5 original tracks, a mixed version of the EP as well as acapellas for all 5 tracks so you producers out there can get your remix on. GO GET IT NOW!

Cop 'Monster Ink' for just £2.99 here...

Phillip Morris 'Lady Liberty is Wasted' - Album Review

One of my favourite MCs of the moment is back and getting his nerd on for his latest addition to his release catalogue 'Lady Liberty is Wasted'.

A lot has happened to Phillip Morris since he dropped his last album into the public foray. He's been signed to Redphone Records, has directed a full music video for 'Same Ones and Zeros' a track taken from 'The Truth Campaign', and has been busy campaigning in his local community. Anyone expecting anything other than a glimpse into the life of a weed smoking, alcohol consuming, Milf loving nerd should not proceed, however, those who dare to venture further into the world of Phillip Morris then pop the red pill, sit back and prepare for the audio onslaught.

Over the short time I've been listening to Phillip Mo I'm beginning to see the true genius in his lyricism. From tracks about politicians and social injustice to getting his nerd on and getting fucked over by promoters, he takes us on a complete trip through the life of Chicago nerd and what a ride it is. As I've come to expect every track is concocted with masterful precision, maintaining the highest level of clarity, whilst weaving his lyrics to the headnodding beats that have been presented to him.

As far as collaborations go the only lyrical collaborations on the album come from Number 2 (check out ‘When Animals Attack’) and interludes courtesy of Aedazcate, who's portrayal of a promoter in Tahoe paints a real picture of the struggles facing any artist in the industry (trust me – promoters like this exist and in greater numbers than they should do). This is in stark contrast to the number of producers who have contributed to the release – being able to create such a well blended album from no less than 10 different producers is no mean feat, a testament to the hard work and dedication that is Phillip Morris.

Lady Liberty Is Wasted is available direct from the Phillip Morris Bandcamp http://phillipmorris.bandcamp.com/album/lady-liberty-is-wasted and an even bigger incentive to check it out is that you can set your own price. Yes that does mean it can be free, should you so wish, but do bear in mind that Phillip is a starving artist and every penny made goes back into living and making more hip hop. Support the cause no matter how little you can offer – it’s worth every penny.

Phillip Morris can be found in the following places:

http://phillipmorris.us/
http://phillipmorris.bandcamp.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/Phillipmorris
http://www.facebook.com/phillipmorris420

Heavy Metal Kings - Album Review

Heavy Metal Kings is by far one of the best albums to come out in 2011 to date, although we’d expect nothing less from the likes of Ill Bill (Non Phixion) & Vinnie Paz (Jedi Mid Tricks)..

For those that assumed they would be getting an album in the same vein as the ‘Heavy Metal Kings’ track on the Jedi Mind Tricks album think again, it’s not, it’s much better, and those who thought that they would be getting a heavily enthused metal guitar based album, its not, it’s straight up Hip-Hop with cleverly placed Heavy Metal references entwined in skillful wordplay. I wouldn’t be exaggerating if I was to say that this is a masterpiece of an album. It’s pure undiluted and uncut d’opium that’s sure to leave you fiending hit after hit.

A 16 track monster that’s so heavy it’s like the earths very rotation has increased speed exponentially causing massive spikes in its gravitational pull, enough to topple corrupt governments and bring down heaven its self. So let’s start with the most immediate stand out track on the album ‘Blood Meridian’, the beat is amazing, reminiscent of that early Non Phixion era with cuts to match, (also check out the sick video too). Bill & Paz bond so well to this beat it’s like Hannibal Lector’s feet and a pair of vagina slippers, so natural and cosy as fuck!

Although the whole album is dope its only after you listen to the whole thing again with equal focus that you find tracks that are just as dope as ‘Blood Meridian’, if not more dope. With features from ‘Reef the Lost Cause’, ‘Sabac Red’, ‘Crypt the Warchild’, ‘Q-Unique’ & ‘Slaine’ what we have here is a mixture of ‘the expected’ and ‘the unexpected’, what you’ve come to expect from Bill & Paz are tracks like ‘Keeper of the Seven Keys’, ‘King Diamond’, ‘The Vice of Killing’ and ‘Splatterfest’ alongside the unexpected, original and timeless tracks such as ‘Impaled Nazerene’, ‘Children of God’, ‘Devils Rebels’, ‘Leviathan (the Spell Of Kingu)’ and ‘Final Call’ which really make this a truly groundbreaking album.

This is Heavy, Raw and uncompromised music from two of the most undeniably skilled and almighty leaders in this occult we call Hip-Hop boasting a track record that goes way back and proves time and time again that they still rule the throne.

Cop the album and merch here..

Check the amazing video for the track 'Blood Meridian' produced by Reel Wolf Productions.

Knew Jeru'slum 'The Samson Lok Files' Mini Album FREE DOWNLOAD!

Knew Jeru'slum bring you their dope new Mini Album 'The Samson Lok Files' in digital format and completely FREE!!!

This selection of freshness features production from The Scarlet Pimpernel, Miss Tofelees & Keor Meteor and guest vocals from Stahhr (who features on a number of MF DOOM & John Robinson's projects!!!), Iz-Real, Turtle Hands, Wide Boi along with cuts from Andy H! Your not going to have to wait too long for this one, in fact you can download it for free right now at Knew Jeru'slum's Bandcamp..

http://knew-jeruslum.bandcamp.com/

Knew Jeru'slum 'Love Me!' Official Video

Here is the Video for 'Love Me!' the Free Dowlnload Single taken from the forthcoming 'The Samson Lok Files' Mini Album, also Free to Download from 28th February 2011!

This video is Directed by Kieran Malko, and features production from Paris based Keor Meteor. Mixed and mastered by The Scarlet Pimpernel. Peep it!

Subspecies Presents 'SY vs WY' FREE LP DOWNLOAD!

Its a no holds barred bare fisted, last man standing, guns, knives, folks, swords, sporks, C4, cattle prods, Stanley B's, knuckle dusters, broken glass, acid filled super soakers, ANYTHING GOE'S royal rumble! Civil War at its finest!! The dope West Yorkshire based street wear company 'Subspecies' (who are also our sponsor!) bring you SY vs WY!! A collection of some of the best SY & WY based Hip Hop to date totally FREE for your listening pleasure.

SY Artists include Nayben, Cyber Ninja, King Trellion, KVerse, Marshall Artist, Disorderly, General Knowledge, Sass & Figment.

WY Artists iinclude No Pretense, Spida Lee, Brutal Artistry, Chief Wigz, Optik, Knew Jeru'Slum, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Alamak & Stevie Heath.

This is Evolution/Revolution right here! So go treat yourselves to this truly dope compilation and pamper your ear drums while enjoying a home grown doobie and a nice fresh cup of Yorkshire tea... Aye that's grand!!!!

Download Subspecies Presents 'SY vs WY' here for free!

RedPhone Records Presents 'Weapons of Mass Awareness' FREE LP DOWNLOAD!

Courtesy of RedPhone Records we bring you Weapons of Mass Awareness!!!!! This 21 track flame soaked, hardcore Balrog of an album has ascended from the very depths of the fiery underworld itself to wet up your blood lust no end! And BOOM! RPR are giving this nuke away COMPLETLEY FREE!!! Expect to find some of the most hardcore hip hop you've ever heard from MC's and producers world wide. Artists include... Matt Maddox, Just-1, Born Visionz, Ganjak, Shallow Pockets, Block McCloud, Kromeatose, Tha Soloist, Cyber Ninja, Blood Orange, Son Of Saturn, Powder, Mark Deez, Symphonik Bang, Outcome, Godhead The General, Morbius, Adil Omar, DJ El-Zink, Weirdo, Godilla, De La Rue Squad, LT. Mana, LA Dog, Rythmmonster, Mic Daily, Danegurous, Niko La Tesla, Snowgoons, Mury Poppinz, Bane, Phillip Morris, Herma Puma, Engineer, Cinch 33 and The Infidel. Full of head nodding beats and some powerful wordplay you will undoubtedly become fully absorbed by the movement so get you self clicking and download this isht at the link.... HERE!

Mury Poppinz 'Bruce Banner Movement' (Promo Video)

Mury Poppinz (of No Pretense) has been in a dark, dark place exorcising some demons to bring us the promo video for his track 'Bruce Banner Movement'. Produced by The Scarlet Pimpernel , 'Bruce Banner Movement' is the first leak from his forthcoming Free Download &; CD album 'Corporal Mortification'.

With a strong concept running throughout the LP, Mury P is creating some seriously intense, hardcore Hip Hop! with further production coming courtesy of Brutal Artistry, Pheend Supreme, Melph, Junior Disprol, Cyber Ninja, Jack Danz, Megamouth & Jig-One. 'Corporal Mortification' will be darkening the airwaves very soon.

Cyber Ninja Presents Nayben Spraydem 'Killer Iller Styles' (Raw Cuts 2)

Nayben Spraydem Raw Cuts 2 is HERE!!!!! Featuring a variety of classic remakes from Jeru Tha Damaja's One Day to Kool G Rap n DJ Polo's On The Run plus some raw exclusiveness for your listening pleasure, Just Cause brings you that next level freshness that no doubt is opening more and more doors for the thriving South Yorkshire Hip Hop scene. Following there well received 12" release Honor Killing; Cyber Ninja drops some head nodding production that we have all come to expect of late while Nayben articulates that SY flava flawlessly. Also ft fellow Just Cause affiliate Disorderly along side production from the Marshall Artist laying down a taster of whats to come. Oh Yeah!! And its FREE!! So there's no excuses my people. If you like your raw Hip Hop or you only restrict yourself to that retrospective 90's vibe, or even if you don't particularly like Hip Hop; go download this and check it for yourself......
Burn it here and play it outside... (the links at the very bottom of the page)

The Horror is Coming: Front Cover Art Preview

As the 5th step in the countdown to the Horror we bring you a black and white preview the amazing front cover artwork for the EP!

All of the artwork for 'Horror Epicz' (and there's a lot of it!) has been beautifully rendered by Junior Disprol of Dead Residents (and formally Fleapit) and we think its breath taking! This piece is just the front cover, we will reveal all of the images in glorious full colour closer to the release...

 If you want to join the street team to receive exclusive free music / Vinyl Stickers / Art prints of the intensely DARK images from the cover of the forthcoming 'Horror Epicz' EP and much, much more over the coming months, delivered to your door for free just email your details to info@thedarkcity.co.uk ...

Follow the countdown to the Horror here...