Beef Report - Tap D sends for Chronicle!

Legendary Manchester Artist Tap D has released a track called Hands On Deck sending for Don't Flop North's Chronicle. This track is so fucking sick. This is going to be a heavy weight baring match between two of Manchester's hardest Mcs. Keep a look out for Chron's reply.

No Mics Needed - Kamali Grime Freestyle

Grime Mc Kamali has some heavy bars, every video I see Kamali in is just a banger. I fully rate Kamali as one of the scene strongest up comer right now. With a flow that just cuts the beat to pieces and combined with lyrics that blow my mind every time I give this a listen, Kamali is one to watch. I have watched this video at least eight times now, no joke.

K Dot - Sir Frost Send

K Dot and Sir Frost were supposed to be having a clash at words are weapons but for whatever reason the clash never happened on the night, so this is K Dot's send video to Frosty. This is such a hard send, K Dot is full of raw bars that really show he's a future heavy wait within the Manchester Grime scene. Keep a look out for him! Say no more.

No Mics Needed - Creeper Freestyle

Its been a big year so far for Manchester Grime Mc Creeper, with videos, E.P.s, and even a clash Creeper is making movements. This little freestyle is packed full of evil bars that yet again stun me! If you don't know Creeper you better get to know. He's one of my favourite Mcs from Manchester right now.

Clash: Fstar TV - Creeper vs Kamali

JHEEEZZEEE this is a big clash! Two heavy Manchester Mcs going bar for bar on Fstar TV hosted by Sin Seer, both Mcs dropped some raw bars. I loved this clash, its now one of my favourites I'v seen so far. Kamali has a huge flow and spat some hype bars that packed a punch. Creeper equally sprayed out some devastating bars that had me rewinding my PC. Take a look and have a vote on Youtube big up both Mcs.

Vote here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDhPqxsVUl4

Fstar TV - Sweeney Hudz Send

Its not often I write a post at 10:25 on a Sunday but Sweeney just buried a man. Dead on contact. No question. Fstar has released Sweeney's send video for Hudz in preparation for their forthcoming clash, and let me tell you right now, Sweeney went in! Each bar was more hard that a roundhouse to face from Chuck Norris. I'm just left wondering what can Hudz say back? This is going to be a huge clash!! Keep your eyes pealed for it in the future.

Strickz - My Time

Today I'v got some fresh new Hip Hop straight out of Manchester! This is Strickz first track and what a great way to enter the scene, the beat is perfectly chilled, a great sound with its sweet riff. combined with clever lyrics delivered with perfect flow this is a great listen. I highly recommend giving it a play and I look forward to more of Strickz's music.

Define Roots - Diluted E.P. Promo

Define Roots have released this promo video for their forthcoming E.P. Diluted. The levels in this promo makes me think this E.P. is going to be a big release for 2012, the flow is heavy and the lyrics are heard. Take a look, its well worth it, I look forward to Diluted's release and will defiantly be pushing this E.P. Produced by Force'Of Habit.

Its out 16th May

KTS.TV - Sweeney Freestyle

Another week another Sweeney freestyle, this guy is putting in work right about now! Every video this Manchester Grime Mc does just makes me like him even better, his flow is just too much, unique, fast and clear. The perfect trio. Keep looking out for Sweeney, his time to blow is coming very soon. Trust.

Words Are Weapons - LK vs Prose

The first video from the first Words Are Weapons has been release, LK vs Prose. This clash is completely insane, both Mcs came with incredibly hard bars and gave it there all. With so many reloads you know this is going to be a classic clash that will go down in Manchester Grime history. Both Mcs came with hard bars but at the end of the clash the judges gave it to LK, this must of been a very hard clash to judge since both artists gave it their all. Congratulations to LK, a well deserved win. I hope to see much more of these pair in the future. Big up Words Are Weapons, I know the next clash will be just as heavy!

Fstar TV - Jus Micc

Fuck off, what's this? Not another Manchester Grime Mc with huge bars that will rip your face off is it? Jus Micc is yet another Mc blasting his way into the scene with his hard flow and  sick delivery. This video sets the standards for the rest of the people trying to break into the scene. Jus Micc is sick and I recommend keeping a look out for him in the future.

Dorris & Sin Seer - Dub Skets Video

Dorris and Sin Seer are set to have a huge year in 2012. With an E.P. coming out soon and a possible clash you cannot miss these pairs name right now. This track is an utter Dubstep anthem that will rip up any rave in seconds, the bass is absolutely filthy with some sick drops combined with Dorris and Sin's lyrics it makes a great listen that Grime and Dubstep fans will love. I'm also loving the look of the video, makes me want to put my raving shoes on and get down for a good old fashioned SKANK!!!!

Big On Road TV - JNG (Part 2) Freestyle

Every video I watch of JNG he seems to make a hundred steps forward in the right direction. His flow is cold and his delivery is hard, he has all the making to dominate the Manchester Grime scene. With clever lyrics he's slowly developing a well deserved hype! Watch out for more of him in the future.

Fstar TV - K.D & Creeper Freestyle

Fstar has release a great freestyle here with two of Manchester's most underrated Grime Mcs K.D and Creeper. K.D drops some hard bars and Creeper does the same. Keep a look out for these pair as I'm sure they are about to blow up!

Str8 Gz vs Invasion Alert

Whos The Boss has set up a clash between Manchester's Str8 Gz and Birmingham's Invasion Alert, in my opinion its no contest, with Shifty announced to spin Sox and Don Dyno to spin Jaykay it looks all to easy. Don Dyno has released his send for Invasion and it is a killer. In just two minutes and thirty-one seconds Don merks every member of Invasion. This is set to be a big clash, I'm backing Str8 Gz all day long. #fuckinvasion

Misfit Music - Button5 Album

So Manchester Hip Hop super group Misfit Music have released their new album Button5. Misfit Music members include Demz, Illatant, Notes, Kamo, Rick Charles and Briggzy. Button5 is almost a Mafia concept album, which is not a bad thing as it adds a unique 20s gangster feel to it, due to the mafia style in the skits, which I don't heard very often in Hip Hop releases. Misfit Music bring a level of swagger I'v not seen in a record for a long time, tracks like Get Em, Gentlemen's Club and So Crazy are all heavy tracks that will rip up the club. Symbol is an interesting track lyrically as its themed around superheroes, providing a great listen. My favourite track is Its Salford all down to its banging instrumental and cocky lyrics. Overall this album is a great listen and Manchester Hip Hop head will appreciate, throw your Ms in the air!

7/10

Buy the album here:
http://misfitmusic.co.uk/album/button5
Like Misfit Music on Facebook here:
http://www.facebook.com/Misfitmusic

Beef Report: Shocka's Reply To Magiic

After Magiic's send to Shocka for no showing at their Words Are Weapons clash Shocka has released a reply.Its got some heavy bars which have may have reached the level Magiic set with his send. In typical Shocka style the track switches instrumental showing he has plenty of bars for war and is hungry. Although the diss is aimed mainly at Magiic there is also a bar that calls out Explicit's name as well, so I wonder if Explicit will now jump into the beef? Anyway this is a great reply and I look forward to Magiic's reply!

Watch the video here!!!

No Mic Needed TV - CDot Grime Freestyle

Manchester's CDot is utter fire in this video. His bars are dark and his delivery is hard! With a clear North Manchester sound CDot is representing the scene in the best way possible. If you don't know about CDot then all you have to do is watch a few freestyle videos and I guarantee you wont forget him in a hurry.

UV.UK - #CypherSeason - CDot, Sweeney & WhyJay

JHEEZZEEE these guys go in! This is one of the best cyphers I'v heard all year. With each Mc dropping some heavy bars this cypher is defiantly showcasing some of Manchester's hardest Grime artists. CDot, Sweeney and WhyJay are all destroying the scene right now and to ignore them is just stupid. This is the new school of Grime, fuck London, Manchester is where Grime is at right now.

No Mic Needed TV - Sweeney Grime Freestyle

Sweeney is an upcoming Manchester Grime Mc who has been ripping the scene apart with some heavy freestyle videos. His flow and delivery is clear yet keeps an interesting speed combined with bars that are unique and fresh. In my opinion Sweeney is going to rip the scene in to pieces so keep a look out for his E.P. coming out this year.

Stand Up North's 2012 Manchester Mc Hot List

As its a few months into 2012 and several Mcs are starting to announce projects lined up for the year I'v decided to write a 2012 Manchester Mc hot list. I'm expecting big things from Manchester this year but these artists have participially caught my eye recently. So without further to do here we go:

10. At number ten we have grime artists Creeper, he has an E.P. in the works which I'm sure will be a great release. With his previous tracks being well felt in the Grime scene I'm sure Creeper will be well received within the scene.

Like him of Facebook here:http://www.facebook.com/Creepermc or follow him @creepermcr

9. Coming in at number nine we have Don't Flop battle rapper/long time grime Mc, Blizzard, with an E.P, Mixtape and album planned you can expect BIG things from this cocky 17 year old. Don't underestimate him because he will collapse your brain with his bars.

Like him on Facebook here:http://www.facebook.com/blizzarddubs or follow him @iamblizzard

8. Number eight is Hip Hop group Red IQ comprising of D'Lyfa Reilly, Bo'nidle and C Aye Monk. After a great year last year I hope to see a lot more of these guys. They regular play shows, I have never seen a bad set from Red IQ and I try and see them as much as I can. Make sure you see them live so you can fully appreciate them.

Like them on Facebook here:http://www.facebook.com/BeRedIQ or follow them @REDiQniverse

7. Hip Hop collective Misfit Music makes number seven simply for their outstanding Button5 album. Misfit Music is made up by Briggzy, Illatant, Kamo, Noted, Demz and Rick Charles. I highly recommend Misfit Music and look forward to what all artists have planed for 2012.

You can like Misfit Music on Facebook here:http://www.facebook.com/Misfitmusic

6. After his clash on Lord Of The Mics I'm sure Hypes will have big plans this year. With a heavy flow and hard hitting lyrics Hypes has confirmed himself as one of Manchester's best Grime Mcs and after LOTMs he will defiantly be remembered in Grime history, what happens next is down to him. I would wish him good luck but Hypes doesn't need luck, he has talent!

You can find more about Hypes on his website here:http://www.officialhypes.com/ or follow him @ManchesterHypes

5. I found it hard to pick between these two so I decided they both deserve number five, so its Grime artists Dorris & Xtra. After Less Gass More Work Dorris and Xtra stepped their game up. With both artists working on solo material 2012 is set to be a huge year. I can honestly say I have never heard a bad track from either of these pair.

You can add Dorris on Facebook here:http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003168812498 or follow him @itsdorris
You can add Xtra on Facebook here:http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002192927068 or follow him @mcxtra

4. Already having started the year opening for Jedi Mind Tricks The Natural Curriculum are set to have a huge year! The live performances I'v witnessed from these guys have been insane. The Natural Curriculum is made up excellent artists that together make a unique modern blend of Hip Hop. If you haven't heard TNC I highly recommend seeing them live. They have also been confirmed for Croatia's Soundwave festival so get yourself down to sunny Croatia!

Hear more of TNC live. They are so underground you wont find a Twitter or Facebook page, a few tracks are on Youtube but now much.

3. Sin Seer clocks in at number three. Sin Seer is a great Hip Hop artist who has recently branched out into Grime working with such artist as Dorris, Xtra and Lady Killa. I literately cannot wait for what Sin drops this year, with out a doubt it will be an instant classic. Keep your eyes pealed. I am.

Like Sin Seer on Facebook here:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sin-Seer/58347104840 or follow him @Sin_Seer

2. The legendary Grime Mc Shifty made a relatively unnoticed return into the scene last year, with a few videos he crept back in gracefully. So far he's made a few more videos with Str8Gz members that have gone down a storm in the scene. I hope Shifty regains the hype he previously had before his car accident.

You can like Shifty on Facebook here:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shifty/30514718585 or follow him @ShiftyM21

1. I think only one artist deserves the number one spot, and that belongs to Meany. With the long awaited Henrys Spine finally confirmed for release the whole of Manchester better be ready, Meany's hard hitting street poetry is sure to mean Henrys Spine will be a classic release that will undoubtedly leave all completion behind.

You can like Meany on Facebook here:http://www.facebook.com/meanymusic or follow him @officialmeanyuk

Traumatic - 100 Fire Bars (Part 2)

Manchester Grime Mc Traumatic has released his 100 Fire Bars part 2 and fire isn't even the word! Traumatic brings a heavy flow with deep lyrics that has a harder punch that right hook from Bruce Lee, if you don't know Traumatic I'v got a feeling he will be blowing the Manchester scene away soon.. Keep your eyes pealed!