The Blackout

The Blackout Hosted By Ciaran Black

Tuesday 8-10pm
GK Radio
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The Best For The Newest And Freshest Hip Hop/Grime/Dubstep/DnB


The Blackout hosted by Ciaran Black - GK Radio - Tues 10th Feb 09

Playlist:

The Five Blind Boys Of Alabama - Way Down In The Hole
Durrty Goodz - Superhero
Frisco - Say My Name
Tinchy Stryder ft. Sway & Chipmunk Take Me Back Remix
Termzy ft. Nasar & Mutya Buena - Fast Car (Remix) (Prod. S Dot BeatZ)
Rhymes Vital - Gaza (Prod. Sert1)
Rob Kelly - Crazy
Big Punisher - It's So Hard
Chipmunk - Chip Diddy Chip
Shaymin - Game Over
Raekwon ft. Ghostface Killah & Method Man - Wu Ooh
Twisted Method - Rigid Communication
Dot Rotten - I'm Not One Of Them
Rhymes Vital - Gaza (Sleepy Remix)
Supa Kid - Ready For The Kid

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The Blackout

The Blackout Hosted By Ciaran Black

Tuesday 8-10pm

GK Radio 

http://www.staffsunion.com/gkmedia/gkradio/

The Best For The Newest And Freshest Hip Hop/Grime/Dubstep/DnB

The Blackout hosted by Ciaran Black - GK Radio - Tues 3rd Feb 09

Playlist:

Dizzee Rascal – That’s Not My Name 

The Prodigy - Invaders Must Die

Crystal Castles - Alice Practice 

Rhymes Vital - Gaza (prod. Sert1) 

Durrty Goodz - Destruction (Prod. Taz Buckfaster) 

Frisco - Say My Name

Newham Generals - Head Get Mangled

Chipmunk - Chip Diddy Chip 

Crookers - What Up Y'all? 

Wiley - Conspiracy Freestyle 

Correkt Minds - No Escape

Skepta - Sunglasses At Night 

Terawrizt feat. Redzer - Every Step 

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Playtime's Over But Is Summer Time Just Starting?

A good friend of mine loves his electro and every time I meet him he will whip out his giant mp4 player and plays me the latest music from the scene. Now I enjoy the odd bit of electro but wouldn't hunt it down. But today I noticed that Crooker's, an Italian collaboration between DJ Phra and Bot have remixed Wiley's follow up single Summertime and I actually quite like it. The video was taken off BigElectro's profile who is ranked 91# most viewed musician on youtube. It's definitely a good look for Wiley who is desperate for more chart success after his recent rants on the RWD Forums. Have a listen, I think it's actually quite good and could see it being a hit in clubs.

Wiley - Summer Time (Crooker's Remix)


Crooker's did an exclusive mix for XLR8R last year, for anyone who missed it first time round you can get it by clicking on the title below.

Crooker's - XLR8R Podcast Exclusive Mix Series

Tracklisting

1. Skream! “Midnight Request Line (Switch Remix)”

2. Boy 8-Bit “The Suspense Is Killing Me”

3. Radioclit “Divine Gosa (Switch Remix)”

4. Edu K “Gatas Gatas Gatas (Crookers Remix)”

5. Don Rimini “Let Me Back Up (Crookers Tetsujin Remix)”

6. BB's “Discommunication”

7. Chemical Brothers “Salmon Dance (Crookers Wow Mix)”

8. Cr**krs “Love To Edit”

9. Adam Sky vs. Mark Stewart “We're All Prostitutes (Crookers Mix)”

10. Aaron LaCrate & Debonair Samir “Samirs Theme”

11. STARTINGBLOCKS “America (Brodinski Remix)”

12. Bart B More “Make Some Noise (Crookers Edit)”

13. Brabe “Hold You Here”

14. Peter Bjorn & John “Young Folks (Diplo Mix)”

I've Got The Same Jeans On.....

This came out near the start of August but I never upped it, so thought I would shine a little light on it seeing as Messiah J & The Expert are some of the leading men in Irish Hip Hop

The strict message from MJEX is that 'Jean Is Planning An Escape' is not their first single but it will be on the new album 'From The Word Go' which will be out this October.

You can download this track at the MJEX Myspace


Messiah J & The Expert - Jean Is Planning An Escape

Kelousy's A Mutha...

Rob Kelly is currently the most requested artist on Beat FM's Fresh 30, to keep him at the top with his new single Jealous, go to Beat FM's Fresh 30 and vote!

Some fresh new info for Rob Kelly fans, taken from his blog on myspace.

"The album is sounding massive, as in mammoth...I'm not exaggerating"

It's being named 'Kell's Kitchen' and the release date is still to be confirmed. Also previous single 'Dropkicked' featuring Slaine has come into a bit of trouble with the record execs for the use of the original Dropkick Murphy's sample. It's been pulled off iTunes but Rob claims it will still feauture on 'Kell's Kitchen' but with a live traditional band playing the tune.

And finally to all the Beat FM voters and fiends that can't wait until the album, Rob has kindly uploaded The Best Of Bobby Bars mixed by Toronto mixtape DJ Law.
You can download it by clicking the title underneath the artwork.

The Best Of Bobby Bars - Rob Kelly
Tracklisting:

DJ Mo-K Freestyle
Do My 1.2 featuring Frankie Krutches + Baby Blue Produced by Mr Green
99 Problems Remix produced by Mike Donnelly
Criminal Minded produced by Soundsmith Productions
Take A Look produced by Mike Donnelly
In The Air produced by Mike Donnelly
Bizerkk Produced by Mike Donnelly
Throw Down Your Armz produced by Show N Prove
Rockstar featuring Frankie Krutches produced by GQ Beats
DJ Pudgee P Freestyle
Alright Produced by DJ Flip + Freezemaster Slick
The Response Produced By DJ Flip, Ads + Freezemaster Slick
Do It To It (original version) Produced by Mike Donnelly

http://www.myspace.com/robkelly

"I Want My Gravestone Carved Out Of Amy Winehouse's Teeth"

"Iris Robinson fucked me in the ass with a strap on,
Then I choked the stupid cunt with her own fuckin' tampon
Rugged, fucker, living out my dream
Me and Max Mosley are into the same scene"

Kinda marks the return of Dirty Roy who has been 'semi-retired since December 06'....

Forget Pete Doherty or Amy Winehouse, Roysta draws influence from gay porn, Columbo and Buckfast while describing his music as sounding like tinnitus. Let's just say he isn't the sort you would invite over to your Granny's on a Sunday afternoon for tea and biscuits.

Roysta's new track "The Stench" is up on his Myspace so if you are brave enough, give it a listen. And yes it is just as rude, filthy, sick and disgusting as you want it to be.
You can get all of Roy's back catalogue for free @ Roysta's Last FM Page


And if anyone happens to be in Glasgow on the 16th September, call in and get dirty with him!


One of my favourite artists from the Irish/UK scene Maverick Sabre has put two new tracks for free download up on his Myspace recently. They are taken off his Falling On Deaf Ears E.P. and going on the strength of "The Demo" which Mav released last year for free this E.P. should be be full of wholesome musical goodness.
Get up on there and make sure you get the downloads to bang out your systems. "Lost Then Found" would have to be a personal favourite of mine, Mav chronicaling his musical tastes that have made him the artist he is today.

Check his Myspace for the slick new artwork courtesy of Semothy Jones.

All the Irish dubstepper's should know about Skream vs Benga next Saturday at Shine in the Students Union in Belfast. It should be an excellent night, I'll catch you guys up stairs in the Speakeasy fo' sheezy!


The Elements have recently annouced a live event at The Village on Wexford Street, Dublin on the 19th September. Doors open approx 8 O Clock and it's 10 Euro at the door.

Sights To See This Summer

If you are having trouble this summer spending money (not likely in my case) or just wanting to see some decent hip hop there should hopefully be a few more popping up over the next while. With the likes of Atmosphere, Brother Ali, Cool Kids, Jay-Z, Erykah Badu and Kidz In The Hall playing here in the past month, we have been treated nicely. Lupe is here tomorrow at the Tripod and The Roots, George Clinton and Snoop D-O Double are lined up for the near future. Check out a few of the following gigs if you can.


One of my favourite 'alternative' hip hop artists Josh Martinez is going on a European Tour with Ireland's very own DJ Flip. Sadly Flip couldn't convince Mr Martinez to play on our shores this summer but if you happen to be travelling Europe this summer and Flip is in town, make sure to pass by!


Make sure not to miss the US Vs Ireland Hip Hop night at Eamon Doran's 12th July. The 20e door price should be well worth the money with such a strong line-up. Imagine Jada & Styles going back to back with Nu-Centz and Jonny Boy. Frank Jez and DJ Ahmed will also be on the decks holding it down for the night alongside DJ Eddy.

The Infomatics will be in Brighton this summer representing Dublin at the Rising Styles Block Party. Boasting a very strong line-up with the likes of Jehst, Sway and Kidz In The Hall playing I've got my fingers crossed for some good weather!

The Irish Time's recently reviewed The Infomatic's last performance,

"A three-pronged attack led by the Cool Kids was kicked off in rare fashion by The Infomatics, a rap electronica outfit playing on home soil.
The bristling rapping of the two MCs, Konchus Lingo and Mr Dero was counterpointed by grooving bass and samples and some tight, fluid drumming with more than a hint of Jazz by Jorge Laguna"

The Irish Underground Sessions 41-44

Well it appears since I've been away Irish Hip Hop has been solidly grinding away with the latest output of Irish Underground Sessions. There have been an influx of new sessions hosted by different people and each is unique in it's style and presentation. Every one of them is worth the download. Personally I'm loving the new direction The Irish Underground is taking, it's great to see the artist's getting involved and hosting shows, highlighting some of the best Irish Hip Hop out. Make sure you get them all iPodded as soon as possible!

The Irish Underground 44 - Hosted By Urbanize

1. Elements - Exclusive

2. Maverick Sabre - Seeing Red

3. Messiah J And The Expert- Something Outta nothing

4. Filthy Rich - Breathe

5. Rob Kelly - Dropkicked

6. Jee4ce - On The Rise

7. Nucentz - Open Letter

8. Class A'z - Everytime

9. The Infomatics - Lost Soul

10. Correkt Minds - To The End Preview (Feat 4real, Maverick Sabre)



The Irish Underground 43 - Hosted By Dreadroom

1. Nugget - Loser

2. Ri Ra - W'duntdat

3. Ay Cee Interviewed by Urbanize (Dreadroom Style)

4. Ay Cee - Chattin Hard

5. Collie - Cool Water

6. Intox - Outrox

7. CMX "Interview" (Dreadroom Style)

8. CMX - Newest Addition

9. Tanya D "Interview" (Dreadroom Style)

10. Tanya D and SDK - Let it Flow

11. Redzer "Interview" (Dreadroom Style)

12. Redzer & Tera - Everystep

13. Dread Room and Associates - Smash Mush *Irish Underground Exclusive*



The Irish Underground 42 - Hosted By Collie

1. The Bin-Man - Victim Of The Wank

2. The Product - Dapper Gent

3. Hot Property - Why Be Modest

4. Chance - The States

5. Jonnyboy - The City

6. Jambo - Round 4 Round

7. Clarkey - Working Class Lifestyle

8. Rob Kelly - Uh-Oh

9. Creative Control - I'd Give My Right Arm

10. Lunitic - Addicted To Fame

11. Infomatics - The Chase

12. Capt. Moonlight - OCD

13. Mo-T - Little Little Rashers

14. Redzer- Streetlife

15. Scary Eire - Truncheon Song



The Irish Underground 41 - Hosted By Redzer & Terawrizt

1. Fade Away - Maverick Sabre

2. Memories Of You - Nucentz

3. Progress - Dave Dread (from SDK)

4. Persevere - Terawrizt

5. Whiskey Didnt Help - GMC

6. Bottle Talk - Collie

7. Achilles Heals - Intox, Butcherboy, Redzer

8. Urban Diss - Rob Kelly

9. Suck These Nutz - Class A'z

10. Back To Reality - Rob Steenson

11. Hackers - Nucentz, Redzer