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Foreign Beggars - United Colours Of Beggattron
Review of Foreign Beggars album united Colours Of BeggattronForeign Beggars are back with their 3rd album 'United Colours Of Beggattron' released on their own label Dented Records. Indeed UK hip hop has progressed loads since...
Review posted on 27th January 2010
DJ Mehdi - Red Black & Blue
Review of DJ Mehdi's album Red Black & BlueFrench stalwart DJ Mehdi, now signed to Ed Banger Records, releases 'Red Black & Blue' on the label. Hip Hop has always been Mehdi's thing however his...
Review posted on 27th January 2010
Boys Noize - Power
Review of Boy Noize's album PowerBoys Noize aka Alexander Ridha is certainly a well known act in world of dance music and release his second album 'Power' on his own record label Boynoize Records. It's...
Review posted on 27th January 2010
Taio Cruz - Rokstarr
Review of Taio Cruz's album RokstarrTaio Cruz is certainly making headway in the UK music industry. This young talented singer/songwriter/producer is gaining serious acclaim having won a Brit, being nominated for a MOBO and very...
Review posted on 27th January 2010
Speed Caravan - Kalashnik Love
Review of Speed Caravan's album Kalashnik LoveMehdi Haddab is the main man behind Speed Caravan. A renowned virtuoso oud player and his acclaimed previous dance projects certainly give him a respect for innovation. Now working...
Review posted on 27th January 2010
Dam-Funk - Toeachizown
Dam-Funk's Album Review for Toeachizown Damon Riddick aka Dam Funk releases his debut album 'Toeachizown' on Stones Throw Records. Dam Funk has been hailed as the ambassador of 'boogie' essentially post disco funk music that...
Review posted on 11th January 2010
Shir Khan - Exploited
Review of Shir Khan's album ExploitedBerliner Shir Khan is the head honcho at record label Exploited that is fast becoming a truly innovative and re-defining label. Anyone who's been to Berlin knows that it is...
Review posted on 19th November 2009
Southport Weekender - Nov 6/7/8th Nov 2009
Review of Southport Weekender #45Well would you believe we're back at Pontins in Southport for the legendary Southport Weekender! It doesn't seem anytime at all when I was here last year shocking out to Guru,...
Review posted on 18th November 2009
Killa Kela - Amplified
Review of Killa Kela's album AmplifiedKilla Kela releases his third album to date 'Amplified' on 100% Records. Kela most known for his legendary beat box skills. He certainly made a name for himself performing with...
Review posted on 18th November 2009
Thavius Beck - Dialogue
Review of Thavius Black's album Dialogue released through Big Dada.Thavius Beck is a true innovator and pioneer who's most recently known for his work with Saul Williams but let's not forget his work with Nine...
Review posted on 18th November 2009
Chromeo - DJ Kicks
Review of Chromeo's DJ Kicks compilationK7 release the 30th version of DJ Kicks this time it features Chromeo. Montreal electro funk duo David Macklovitch and Patrick Gemayel are Chromeo and their 80's electro influences are...
Review posted on 18th November 2009
Anti-Pop Consortium - Fluorescent Black
Review of Anti-Pop Consortium's album Fluorescent Black released through Big Dada.Anti-Pop Consortium have always been known for their experimental hip hop that consists of futuristic sounds mixed with virtuoso hip hop lyrics, certainly not for...
Review posted on 18th November 2009
Danny Krivit - 718 Sessions
Review of Danny Krivit's album 718 Sessions released on Nervous Records.Danny Krivit is a DJ stalwart of the New York club scene having mixed with some the most influential musical legends of our time like...
Review posted on 18th November 2009
2562 - Unbalance
Review of 2562's album UnbalanceDave Huismans aka 2562 releases his second album 'Unbalance' on Tectonic. Indeed this Dutch man received favourable reviews for his first album 'Ariel' and this eagerly awaited album is gaining the...
Review posted on 18th November 2009
Ali King - Losing My Mind feat. Fabolous
Review of Ali King's single Losing My Mind featuring FabolousThe world of soul, r'n'b and hip hop is big business these days and when someone young, fresh and with a voice that works it's all...
Review posted on 19th October 2009
Jay Z - The Blueprint 3
Review of Jay Z's album The Blueprint 3.Jay Z is back with another 'Blueprint' and who would have believed we would have another after the supposed final 'Black Album'. Multi Grammy award winner, record winning...
Review posted on 19th October 2009
Missill - Mixshake
Review of Missill's compilation Mixshake.DJ Missill is one of French's hottest DJ's and 'Mixshake' is a collection of tracks mixed and compiled with her unique style and touch. A mix of the most cutting edge...
Review posted on 21st September 2009
Resin Dogs - More
Review of Resin Dogs album MoreResin Dogs are back with 'More' released on Hydro Funk Records. These Australians have been representing their homeland for time and it shows with the host of quality artists on...
Review posted on 21st September 2009
Mamas Gun - Routes To Riches
Review of Mamas Gun's album Routes To Riches5 piece Mamas Gun hail from London and release their debut album 'Routes To Riches'. Andy Platts is the main man in the band who sings and writes...
Review posted on 21st September 2009
Superthriller - Moods
Review of Superthriller's album Moods.'Mood's' is the fourth album by Superthriller and two years in the waiting has a more laid back vibe. Having been spotted by Beck in 2003 and asked to support him...
Review posted on 21st September 2009
Netsayi - Monkey's Wedding
Review of Netsayi's album Monkey's WeddingZimbabwaian Netsayi releases her second album 'Monkey's Wedding' on World Connection Records. Her first album 'Chimurenga Soul' received much praise and her uniqueness and braveness for being herself was respected....
Review posted on 21st September 2009
Sudha - Antifreeze
Antifreeze Album by Sudha reviewed by Tareck GhoneimSudha Kheterpal, percussionist, talented producer and song writer releases 'Antifreeze' on Bish Bash records. What's obvious is that she's cool, progressive and a player with the innovators. 'Antifreeze'...
Review posted on 7th September 2009
Echaskech - Shatterproof
An Album Review of Shatterproof by, London based ambient duo, Echaskech.Londoners Dom Hoare and Andy Gillham are 'Echaskech' and release 'Shatterproof' on Just Records. If you want to hear good music right now listen to...
Review posted on 7th September 2009
Discovery - Self-titled
Review of Discovery's self-titled album.Rollercoaster.Yes. Rollercoaster. That's what this album is. It seems like a pretty talented guy has a multiple personality disorder, one minute he produces some rather cool dance based music, then later...
Review posted on 21st July 2009
Bashy - Catch Me If You Can
Review of Bashy's album Catch Me If You CanLondon MC Bashy releases his debut album 'Catch Me If You Can' on Ragz2Richez. Bashy is certainly a lyrical talent created a name from himself with...
Review posted on 18th June 2009
Kissy Sell Out - Youth Album
Review of Kissy Sell Out's album Youth. Kissy Sell Out hails from Essex, England and has been tipped as one of the most exciting DJ's for 2009 from Mixmag. Having made countless remixes from well...
Review posted on 18th June 2009
Keri Hilson - In A Perfect World
Review of Keri Hilson's album In A Perfect WorldUpcoming American r'n'b sensation Keri Hilson releases her eagerly awaited debut album 'In A Perfect World' jointly released on Timbaland's and Polow Da Don's labels Mosley Music...
Review posted on 15th June 2009
Man Like Me - Man Like Me
Review of Man Like Me's self-titled album released through Our Time Records. This quirky, unique and creative bunch hailing from down south have clear British influences such as Ian Dury and certainly The Specials springs...
Review posted on 28th May 2009
David Guetta - When Love Takes Over featuring Kelly
Established dance act and favourite amongst many David Guetta must be over the moon working with Kelly Rowland to release 'When Love Takes Over' on Positiva. Both have collaborated to create an obvious uplifting dance...
Review posted on 28th May 2009
Southport Weekender - 44 May 8,9 & 10 2009
Review of Southport Weekender #44 which took place 8, 9 & 10 May 09Well it's that time again! Southport Weekender is with us once more and this time it's the summer one!! The summer one...
Review posted on 19th May 2009
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WYSE talks to us about her "form of synaesthesia", collaborating with Radiohead's Thom York and the prospect of touring with a band [EXCLUSIVE]
With only a few days to go before Portsmouth based songstress and producer WYSE releases her new single, 'Belladonna', we caught up with her to find...
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Bay Bryan talks to us about being a "wee queer ginger", singing with Laura Marling and being inspired by Matilda [EXCLUSIVE]
Colorado raised, Glasgow educated and Manchester based Bay Bryan is nothing if not a multi-talented, multi-faceted artist performing as both...
Keelan X talks to us about staying true to "your creative vision", collaborating with Giorgio Moroder and being "a yoga nut" [EXCLUSIVE]
Former Marigolds band member Keelan Cunningham has rediscovered his love of music with his new solo project Keelan X.
![Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]](https://images.contactmusic.com/images/home/homepage/luke-de-sciscio-abof-a.jpg "Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]")
Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]
Wiltshire singer-songwriter Luke De Sciscio, formally known as Folk Boy, is set to release is latest album - 'The Banquet' via AntiFragile Music on...
Annie Elise talks to us about the challenges a female producer has to face and "going through a year of grief and sickness" [EXCLUSIVE]
Electronic music pioneer and producer Annie Elise says that the release of her first EP - 'Breathe In, Breathe Out' feels "both vulnerable and...
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