Geo - The Over Excess EP

Straight from your boy Geo! Always with the jokes!:

"I’m still a student(for the next few weeks at least), I still drink way too much, and I continue to be inspired by Alcohol and various other substances. So in order to celebrate my love of music and everything alcoholic I put together ANOTHER free EP for you to enjoy. If you missed the previous edition you can check it out here, but this is “The Over Excess EP”. Again 8 banging Grime instrumentals, all in 320kpbs as standard, along with 4 bonus tracks just for the hell of it."

Tracklist:
Shangralah
Famalam
Flared
Relentless
Rubicon VIP
Yoga
Partake in the Par
Willow
Maximum Karnage(Bonus)
One Finger Skank(Bonus)
Dark Runson – Feng shui(Bonus)
Last Locks – Tactical Nuke(Bonus)

Download Geo "The Over Excess EP" HERE

and follow Geo on twitter HERE

Rude Kid - 'Are You Ready?' Album Preview + Tracklist

Via Twitter Rude Kid released a sneak preview of the artwork for his forthcoming album 'Are You Ready?' plus the tracklisting. The CD being full of instrumentals including the one all Grime fans and a few Dubstep fans have being waiting for, 'Electric'. The beat has been wrecked by MCs lucky enough to spit over it. The CD also includes his recent vinyl release which only got pressed ten times, 'Emergency', the B-Side of the 'Electric / Emergency' vinyl release. More vinyls will be pressed though as this is going to be released in the forthcoming weeks. The instrumental of Jack Daniels also makes a feature at track number six. Check the rest of the tracks after the jump.

Tracklist:
1. UFO Remix
2. Are You Ready?
3. Dentist
4. Emergency
5. Shark's Back
6. Jack Daniels
7. Electric
8. Aftershave
9. Lush Remix
10. Space Dance
11. Winter
12. Window Cleaner
13. Leave Me Alone
14. The Best

The only thing this release is missing in my opinion is the dance heavy tune 'Exist.' Check it here:

P Money on Westwood TV

Brand new exclusive freestyle for Tim Westwood on BBC 1Xtra from P Money over the bare beat 'Woo Riddim.' Can you say HEAD GONE?

Skepta + P Diddy?!?!

Congratulation to Skepta who has been on the line to Sean P Diddy Combs today discussing a grime remix of Diddy’s latest tune ‘ Hello Good Morning’. Here’s the tweet conversation:

@iamdiddy: “Hey london I want to do a grime re mix of hello goonmornin! Who should do it?”
Many people tweeted him back saying that Boy Better Know member Skepta should be chosen for this project.
@iamdiddy: @Skepta ”the people said we should talk. Dm me a contact! Let’s gooooooo!!!”

Diddy then went on to say how much he liked grime.

@iamdiddy: “4 the record I’ve always been a fan of grime I remember the 1st time I heard it! Blew my mind. This is the 1st song I had that it could work.”

And following their phone conversation…

@iamdiddy: @Skepta ”good talkin to you. Let’s see if we can catch a vibe. And if its meant to be then we let the people hear it. Thank u 4 hittin back.”
@Skepta: @iamdiddy ”100% G. Love”

Diddy has made no secret that he intends to sign a UK artist this year and rumors that Skepta whose single Bad Boy is out now is at the forefront of Diddy’s A&R mind are growing like fire.

For us stateside GRIME fans, this honestly could not be bigger news! Big ups to Jr!

You can follow Skepta on twitter HERE

and follow P Diddy on twitter HERE

J Beatz - Interview & "Petrol Bomb"

Taken from kmag.co.uk:

In 2007 Boy Better Know's JME started up a small competition, offering up-and-coming producers the chance to remix one of his tunes with the winner gaining opportunity to appear on his Tropical EP the following month.

A young J Beatz entered the competition with ambition, and despite only reaching runner-up status, the 18-year-old producer from North London went on to bigger and better things.

Following on from a onslaught of free promo and digital releases, J Beatz has worked with the likes of Big H, Devlin, Revolver, Syer Barz and many more in just a few years.

Formerly of the Behave Yourself movement, he's got plenty of releases lined-up for the year including vinyl on the well established label No Hats No Hoods. Here's what he had to say...

You've had one digital release and an array of free downloads, what's in store next?
I've got the Broken Amp EP coming out on Earth 616, I've got a currently untitled EP coming out on No Hats No Hoods and there's some big collabs to look out for in the future as well.

You've been doing this for a while now, how would you describe the transition from being noticed in remix competitions to working with the scene's top rated?
A long journey but well worth it, it was bound to happen. It's all about progression over the years, consistent networking and building links.

Grime artists are opening up and embracing other genres allowing new sounds to amalgamate together, do these sort of hybrids appeal to you as a producer?
Yeah, you know what, I do that unconsciously when I make beats. I gather influences from different music, you'll hear influences from funky, dubstep, garage and reggae in my beats and I fuse them with grime. You lot will see what I mean when my EPs are out!

The Crown Jules EP contained some heavy beats that were mainly percussion based, but on the other hand you've put out beats that are straight funky. What's the basis of a good J Beatz beat?
A lot has changed since The Crown Jules EP, nowadays I start with my drums and get the vibe going, then add some percussion to get the beat moving and try lay a bassline down, then think of ideas for melodies to put in the beat.

During the process do you often try and think what one certain MC would sound like on it, or do you ever base an entire beat around someone's flow?
A bit of both, I listen to the beat for a while and try to think who would suit the beat the most. I even spit some of their bars to see if their style would compliment the style as well.

You've made quite a name for yourself on the back of various remixes, is that an aspect of producing you prefer? Or are you more a fan of the originality factor?
I prefer making an original beat nowadays, I find remixes long unless I have an idea for it to start with. I was actually asked to do a remix of Terror Danjah's Air Bubble but after many failed attempts I quit. Making original beats is quicker as well.

Grime has so many different people involved from MCs to DJs to promoters and the like. To what significance is the role of a producer? It's more than just giving someone an instrumental, right?
The producer is right at the top of the hierarchy 'cos the MCs spit on the grime beats and DJs play the finished result. Without producers grime music would be non-existent really!

You've said previously you take inspiration from the likes of Rapid, Maniac, Nocturnal and more, would it be a fair to say you're on the same levels as some of them now?
No way! They've been producing for much longer than me and I've only been producing for four years and I've got so much more in me and for me to say I'm on the same level as them would be lying to be honest.

When can we expect the EPs to hit stores/digital outlets?
Hopefully within the next month or two...


For more information on J Beatz check out FACEBOOK, TWITTER or listen to material on YOUTUBE.

J Beatz has thrown in a free instrumental for you to download, it's entitled Petrol Bomb and it is insane, to say the least.


J Beatz Petrol Bombbyknowledge

Download J Beatz "Petrol Bomb" HERE

Mr Slash – Forward Slash EP

Legendary original grime producer Mr Slash makes a welcome return to the scene after a three-year hiatus with his ‘Forward Slash EP.’ This one is crispy.

Download Mr. Slash 'Forward Slash EP' HERE

Rude Kid - Jack Daniels (video)

LOL at this video for Rude Kid 'Jack Daniels.' Harrrrrdddd tune!

N-Dubz Ft. Skepta - Na Na (Video)

Finally, the video to N-dubz's track 'Na Na' is released, with a new guest appearance replacing Wiley, as there had been issues between N-Dubz and Eskiboy during and before the shooting of this video. Anyway, a hard grimey video here people!

URB Presents Terror Danjah – Q&A and Exclusive Mix

Taken from URB magazine:

Grime master and ever-evolving producer Terror Danjah has done the rounds of Planet Mu and Hyperdub lately, putting out danceable tunes with a brain and soul. With the release of Acid / ProPlus on Hyperdub and rumors of an upcoming album, Danjah gives an insight on this meaty mix of bass insanity as well as his roots.

URB: How did you get into making tunes?
TERROR DANJAH: I started out doing specials for myself back in the jungle days, then jungle/drum & bass producers started getting tight and started getting more and more serious into production.

URB: You’re rooted in grime and have taken a lot of that sound and atmosphere into what you’re making now. Is there a difference in style to you nowadays?
TD: It doesn’t make a difference to me personally, both genres both come from UK Garage. Grime is still a strong sound, dubstep is getting a lot attention at the moment, but it’s all good.

URB: How did you get Acid / Pro Plus released onto Hyperdub? How is different from you previous releases?
TD: I had to do something different, and Kode9 played a big role, because I sent Kode a shed load of tunes, then I got a rough idea from Kode that he wanted something out[of] the box.

URB: What tunes have you been listening to non-stop?
TD: “Acid,” “Gully Brook Estate” by Joker and my remix of Rox’s “My Baby Left Me.”

URB: Elaborate on this hearty mix you gave us; what kind of vibe were you going for?
TD: Party/raving kind of vibe!

Tracklist:

01) “Space Traveller” Terror Danjah – Planet Mu
02) “Acid” Terror Danjah – Hyperdub
03) “Nitemare” Badness, Skepta & Lil Narsty – No Hats No Hoods
04) “Purple City” Joker – Kapsize
05) “Air Miles” Swindle – Planet Mu
06) “Power Grid” Terror Danjah
07) “Electric” Rude Kid – No Hats No Hoods
08) “Air Bubble” Terror Danjah – Butterz
09) “My Baby” Rox (Terror Danjah remix) – Rough Trade
10) “Emergency” Rude Kid – No Hats No Hoods
11) “Pro Plus” Terror Danjah ft D.O.K – Hyperdub
12) “World War 4″-Silencer – Wow Bass
13) “Evil Ryu” – D.O.K
14) “Hard” – Newham General – Digital Soundboy
15) “Pulse” Terror Danjah – Planet Mu
16) “Keep On Grime” D.O.K
17) “D.T.I” (Silencer Refix) Skepta
18) “Next Hype” Tempa T – No Hats No Hood
19) “Next Hype” (Scratcha DVA) Tempa T – No Hats No Hood
20) “Creepy Crawler” V.I.P Terror Danjah – Butterz
21) “Ropechain” (Sidechain remix) Terror Danjah
22) “Sidechain” (D.O.K remix) Terror Danjah – Butterz
23) “Sidechain” (Swindle remix) Terror Danjah – Planet Mu
24) “Hysteria” D.O.K & Terror Danjah – Butterz
25) “So Contagious” Terror Danjah ft Shola Ama & D Double E
26) “Bruzin” V.I.P Terror Danjah – Hyperdub
27) “East London Back” Maxsta – Aim High
28) “Zumpi Huntah” R.I.P Terror Danjah
29) “Hyph Mango” Joy Orbison
30) “West Coast” D.O.K
31) “Untitled” Swindle
32) “Horror Story” Terror Danjah – Butterz
33) “Spotlight” (Loudmouth Remix) Terror Danjah ft Double S, Smurfie Syco, Griminal, Dream Mclean, Chipmunk, Black The Ripper & Bruza – Hardrive Vol 2
34) “Best Crawler” Terror Danjah & Rude Kid – No Hats No Hood
35) “Not Interested” Terror Danjah ft Badness, D.E.Velopment & Bruza – Hardrive vol 2
36) “Bipolar” Terror Danjah – Butterz
37) “Big Man Ting” Terror Danjah ft Frisco, Jammer & Tempa T – Hardrive Vol 2
38) “Splash” Terror Danjah – Planet Mu
39) “Ave It Large” Bruza (Sidechain D.O.K remix)

URB Presents: Terror Danjah — Mix available for download HERE