Monday, 4 May 2015

Breeza - LengerzPengerz Vol 2 Mixtape

If you don't know about Breeza you must of been living under a rock because the guy is a Grime and Bassline star, possibly one of the most underrated mc around right now he's brought us a new classic realise titled Lengerzpengerz vol. 2. Its out for free download and is defiantly a must for all you Grime dons out there, with such bangers as This Ones Banging Don featuring Sox, Monsters Are Real, Dem Bwoy Deh featuring D.Knight, but the stand out track for me is The Dopest Remix featuring Sox, D.Knight, J-Man, Jinx Touchwood & Turbo. Other features are Subzero, Lc, Thanks and Ezz TG. So kick back, light a zoot and just zone.

Download it here: https://www.sendspace.com/file/wlet2d

Saturday, 2 May 2015

Stand Up Norths Predicitons: WAW Presents Summer Grime

Words are weapons is know for bringing the art of clashing into a new platform tier style. W.A.W. is now well established as one of the grime scenes top clash based companies and is rated right up there with Whos Da Boss and Lord of the Mics, having brought us epic clashes such as Dorris vs Bru C, Slickzz vs Splinta, Eze vs Izzie Gibbs and many many more. With that said here's my prediction for their upcoming event Summer Grime sponsored by KA drinks. Ghetto!

Debut Clashes:

Loco vs H-Man: I must admit I'd never heard of these man but after a little research I think Loco could win it.

Bn vs Whitby: This is one the stand out clashes on the flyer for me, I'v been familiar with both these Mcs for a while now and fully rate both of them but I definitely think Bn should take this, the event is in Bn's home town, Leeds, he's also a complete beast in a clash setting.

Beanz vs Sdot: In my opinion this clash is anyone's game, should be a good entry for both of them into WAW.

Main Events:

Geo vs Forma: Both are sick Mcs, this will be a very entertaining clash seen as they both have a nice C.V. so in this Grime game.

EMC vs Rago Vybez: Rago Vybez no question. A man got his shirt ripped off for fucks sake.

Just B vs El Jay: El Jay should win this but I know Just B's got bars but has he got enough?

Angry vs Jaydott: I'll start by saying this is two of my favourite up and coming Mcs and I rate both of these will be big names in grime in the next 5 years. But this is bumbaclart war and I'd have to give this to Jay Dott. He's just a bodybag Mc, but seen as this is in Angry's ends the crowd could turn this into a shutdown, I'v seen Angry feed off the crowd and just bring pain on a mans life.

Crawler vs F.O.S.: Crawler is a lyrical monster and if he puts his mind to the clash he's unbeatable. So I'v no doubt that in his home town he will spin.

P Solja vs Jakus: He said it himself, P Solja don't loose at Temple of Boom. Who am I to argue with a veteran.

Dialect vs Vigilant: This is the one. This could easily be on WDB or LOTMs, both Mcs are beast and no doubt will shell this down. This ones to big for me to predict so we will just wait and see the outcome of the clash when it comes out.

This event is set to be the biggest event this year so far, if you follow Grime then you will be gassed for it.

Thursday, 30 April 2015

The Polymath - Product of our Environment E.P.

Have you been missing that real Hip Hop? Where Mcs talk about actual problems and reflex on society, that kind of Hip Hop to sit down and just zone too? Then Polymath's latest release Product of our environment is definitely for you. With banging beats and deep bars this E.P. had a smile on all the way through. I'd recommend this to any real Hip Hop head.

Download here: http://polymathsmind.bandcamp.com/album/products-of-our-environment

Tuesday, 20 January 2015

10 Question Catch Up With: Its WHOO? Its Dorris Dorris

Yo introduce yourself and tell us what you do.
I'm dorris. Grime mc and call people nasty names lol.

How long have you been around the grime scene?
Been putting out music since 2007 (dorris volume 1)

What inspired you to pick up the mic?
Just being around people that mc from early and listening to hysteria tape packs back in the day.

You bring a very unique angle to grime, was that an instant thing or did you slowly progress into the dorris we know today?
I think it's always been there from early but over the last few years I found myself.

I know you've worked with a lot of artists, who would say was the fun to work with?
Either xtra or polymath. When me and xtra used to come together it was always a madness n bare fun. And when you make a tune with polymath it's like your creating a epic Hollywood movie ! Haha

Who would you most like to work with next?
This year I'd like to work with opium, nolay, sox and dot rotten. Producer wise - teddy

How did you get into clashing?
Always been told I'd be good at clashing due to my professional 1xtra kitchen party banter hahah. (Slewing random people in house party's lol) And chronicle asked me to battle on words are weapons I accepted and just went on from there.

What do you think of the current state of the Manchester grime scene at the moment?
There is a few guys doin it properly. But tbf it's a mess, no foundation no core. Everyone wants to be a blummin mc ! Take a step back be a Dj / producer/manager/promoter lol

What plans do you have for the future?
Just to continue releasing music until I get it right.

What's been your biggest achievement to date?
Probably featuring on lord of the mics 6 or collaborating with stream.

Peace

Dorris - #Whoo e.p.

OHH MY GOD!!!! I am so gassed right now and that's all thanks to the Manchester grime god know as Dorris. He's back with a fire 8 bar remix of Whoo featuring such beasts as Hypes, Eyez, Grim Sickers, Row D, Vader, Shizz and Butchaman. If you don't know who Dorris is by now you've been hiding under a rock, not only has he been carving a name for himself on the clashing scene he's one of the few grime artists to have a large body of work behind his belt. He's been putting out solid bangers for a long time now and has been a contender for being the first mc to really blow out off Manchester. This track is coming straight off Dorris's new e.p. Whoo which also features remix's of the original Whoo track done by the likes of Chimpo, Pavv and Moony. You can download this on 1st February. Your dumb if you don't.

Thursday, 15 January 2015

Fumez - Remember Me Video

Fumez is back with an absolute banger! Remember Me is packed with punchlines and quotable bars, I seriously wound this video back at least four times. Fumez brings a refreshing new flow that I can honestly say no one else has done before. What we have here is pure raw grime in a somewhat stale scene. Keep your eyes pealed for Fumez and the rest of the Rej because I'm sure if their output in 2015 is as talented as this everyone in the scene with the Rej on their tongues.

Strickz - Strickly Beats Volume 1 E.P.

Today I'm bringing you a fire e.p. of 4 instrumentals by one of mannys best kept secrets Strickz. These tracks complete fire and are well worth a listen be you a mc or just a fan of gritty hip hop. I'd definitely recommend giving this little gem a download.

Download here:

Saturday, 3 January 2015

EZE - EZE Does It Net Video

Eze is one of my favourite mcs right about now, with a crazy flow and hard bars he really been making a name for himself in the clashing scene. Yet again another strong member of a team tearing the scene a new hole this Highlife member is a force to be reckoned with. This video shows off just how much he's improved since his early freestyle videos. Eze Does It is just a little taste of what's to come as you can expect a mixtape of the same name to drop hopefully this month.

Friday, 2 January 2015

Eze / Strika / Muver / Luchi - Shutdown [Produced by SkinzMann]

This is a full on banger of a track, don't normally post single tracks, or post 2 posts in one day, but I'm sat here getting fully gassed on my own. Highlife are one strong team and are going to take over in 2015 trust me.

Hear it here!

Butchaman - 1300 Sleepless Nights

If your a fan of Manchester grime then you should remember Butchaman from back in the day. He's made tracks in the past with fellow Manchester grime mcs like Dorris and Fluke Don and proven he's a top lyricist. Now he's back with a 5 track e.p. called 1300 Sleepless Nights and he sure as hell spits that fire. This is one of my favourite releases since Meanys - Henrys Spine. If you ain't heard it yet make sure you download it from Butchaman's soundcloud. Keep you eyes pealed for more from Butchaman as I'v heard through the grape vine he's got more in store for us in 2015.

Download 1300 Sleepless Nights here

10/10

Thursday, 1 January 2015

Butchaman - Fuck You

So I'v decided to resurrect Stand Up North for myself to keep a kind of documented history of what happens in grime. To bring it back my first post will be one of my favourite artists in Manchester right now, Butchaman. Fresh home my man is putting in serious work an it looks like 2015 is set to be his year. Check out his new video for the track Fuck You released on HypeUpTv.


Sunday, 27 October 2013

Black Josh - Blick Flair's Ape Mountain Mixtape

Manchester's Master wordsmith Hip Hop Mc Black Josh is back with his new mixtape Blick Flair's Ape Mountain, it's a collection of fifteen killer tracks any Hip Hop fan will be blown away by. From start to finish this Ape Cult/Mosh Team member provides the goods, with a mixture of tracks ranging from a 90s vibe mellow banger such as Bong Life to the futuristic sounding Sonic Boom you can't help but be blown away by Black Josh steps up all standards lyrically. With features from some of Manchester's best MCs and producers, including The Mouse Outfit, Metrodone, Wordz, Truthos Mufasa, D'Lyfa Reilly, C Aye Monk, Kydro & Twisted Roots, Blick Flair's Ape Mountain is one of my favourite releases from the new wave of Manchester Hip Hop releases and I look forward to hearing more of him in the future.

9/10

Download it and more here: http://blackjosh.bandcamp.com/album/blick-flairs-ape-mountain