"I Never Sleep Cause Sleep Is The Cousin Of Death"

Wicklow's wonder producer, Sleepy, has kindly put together a collection of beats for aspiring emcee's to use. He's one of Irish Hip Hop's best up and coming producers in my opinion and his constant deviation from standard beats really sets him apart from other competition. This collection should not be slept on. He's 19 years old and apart from his hair cut he has everything going for him.

Get Sleepy's 'Beat Tape Volume 1' Here

Remember to check his Bebo and Myspace pages for new productions


For anyone wondering how Nu-Centz and Rawsoul's Hot Property album is coming along, here's a nice, little interview to put your minds at ease. Yes at ease....

Nu-Centz & Rawsoul - Hot Property Interview


As you can see, it's a deep, introspective and very personal interview given from both fellas. I have to admit Nuie had me laughing out loud whenever he suddenly stands up and just shouts "I think I just double dropped on being a fuckin' icon". Classic interview with the boys and there album is out 'soon'.


In other news, Rob Steenson's new project 'Sense Makes Cents' is near completion. It should be out soon. With over twenty tracks and features from Butcher Boy, Nugget, Nu-Centz, Redzer, Terawrizt, Rawsoul and Piercy it's shaping up to be another great release from the 16 year old fresh off the success of his original mixtape 'What's The Story?!'.

Desperate fans can contact Rob directly at his email: robsteenson@hotmail.com for the first few copies of 'Sense Makes Cents'. I will post up the paypal account as soon as I get the details.

'Sense Makes Cents' will cost 10e and album art shall be up soon. To satisfy your needs, here are two tracks off it, 'Waiting' and 'Black War' will feature on 'Sense Makes Cents' and 'The Lads Are Back!' is a new track from the Sway-Z crew. Rob has confirmed it will not be on his album.

UK RAPPER SWAY TO HEADLINE RAP IRELAND’S 3RD BIRTHDAY
MOBO AND BET AWARD WINNER SWAY DAFASO TO PLAY DUBLIN JUNE 1ST

Leaving behind his trademark Union Jack bandana for the first time in his career, Sway
Dasafo will make a once-off exception, replacing the Union Jack with a Tri-colour bandana
when he visits Dublin’s Radio City Nightclub to celebrate Rap Ireland’s third birthday.

Celebrating a year which has seen the Rap Ireland brand soar, most recently as part of
Rihanna’s international tour, Sway is teaming up with one of the strongest forces in the
urban music industry in Ireland.


“He exudes a level of charisma matched only by Ludacris on a global scale.”
– Stylus Magazine

“His supersonic flow frequently dazzles, yet he remains intelligible and intelligent
throughout” – MoJo

“Strikes a winning formula of DIY integrity and big bucks sheen” – Q Magazine


With a grassroots support that spreads far beyond the London streets from which he hails,
Sway will be giving Irish fans a rare glimpse of what has propelled him to international
acclaim, not least the awards that have been pouring in from MOBOs to BETs.

Sway is the latest guest to grace the stage at Radio City, where Rap Ireland have recently
showcased grime star Lethal Bizzle (POW) and chart-topper Jodie Aysha (Heartbroken ft T2),
along with a selection of the best in local talent, from Maverick Sabre and D-Child, to the up
and coming Millionaire Boyz, who are currently on tour with Irish rock group Republic of Loose.

Price is 20 Euro at the door and Doors Open 10.30pm - 02.45am

Finally I can't believe I am only getting round to posting up these videos now. Probably the biggest Irish Hip Hop track the year 'Dropkicked' by Rob Kelly and Slaine gets video treatment. The transatlantic video is a good look. And the Irish Hip Hop grand daddy RiRa has had his classic '25 'O Clock In The Morning' stuck up on youtube now too. Have a look!

Rob Kelly feat. Slaine - Dropkicked



RiRa - 25 'O Clock In The Morning