MUSIC: Funky DL vs. Amy Winehouse 'I Can't Help You'
Submitted by Fusion on 9.46pm, Sun 10th Jan 2010
Funky DL’s early influences were producers like Pete Rock, which is
highly apparent on this one in which he sends a message out to all those
who are always prepared to lean on others for help, never having ever
done anything themselves to help themselves. The shortest and last track
on ‘Back To Frank’ offers the opportunity for self-reflection if
adhered carefully.
2:47 minutes (5.11 MB)
MUSIC: Funky DL vs. Amy Winehouse 'But That's Not Me'
Submitted by Fusion on 9.52pm, Sun 10th Jan 2010
DL came with some niceties on this one with a story of his fears and insecurities of a suspected cheating wife to whom he is unsure whether to confront or quietly slip away from, only leaving a note or letter. DL explains “This was a difficult one because Amy hardly said anything from the original ‘Take The Box’ song that I could really write around” The story unfolds and is vividly descriptive only to come back round full circle to display that the 1st verse could have easily been 2nd and the 2nd, 1st…
4:28 minutes (8 MB)
MUSIC: Funky DL vs. Amy Winehouse 'Made For You'
Submitted by Fusion on 10.00pm, Sun 10th Jan 2010
DL stays true
to his producer roots with this ode to “studio equipment”. With a hook
from Amy stating “everyday I see you my hands were made for you” it
becomes clearer to understand where DL’s heart lies. As an avid Akai MPC user, Funky DL has taught himself the machine
inside and out, even having to open the sampler to replace a burnt out
memory chip whilst recording the project. A music lover’s favourite
appears in the form of Grover Washington JR’s ‘Mr Magic’, which Amy
covered on her debut album as an unlisted bonus track.
3:53 minutes (7.12 MB)
MUSIC: Funky DL vs. Amy Winehouse 'Kicked Me To The Curb'
Submitted by Fusion on 10.34pm, Sun 10th Jan 2010
This is the song that started the whole project and as Amy’s 'You Sent
Me Flying' is DL’s favourite track of hers, he made 'Kicked To The Curb'
his starting block for the album. DL remarks of his regret as to the
reasons why a relationship had to come to an end without actually saying
what the girl did that led him to kick her to the curb and does this
smoothly over a beat reminiscent of some old Dilla / Slum Village vibe…
3:51 minutes (7.07 MB)
MUSIC: Chipmunk feat. Wiley '2010'
Submitted by Fusion on 1.16am, Thu 28th Jan 2010
Chippy burst a few bubbles last year with his pop success. Fresh for 2010, Mr Munk takes it back to the underground to remind fans that he can still freestyle, ride riddims and body beats. The mixtape entitled 'For The Fun Of It' features new songs, freestyles and guest appearances from Sway, Wretch 32 and Sincere.
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2:57 minutes (6.81 MB)
MUSIC: DMP vs Shezar 'Creep'
Submitted by Fusion on 8.21pm, Sat 30th Jan 2010
DMP brings you a brand new funky twist to TLC's 'Creep' with sweet soulful vocals from our very own Shezar and production by Darren Martyn. Big tings. Spread the word.
3:36 minutes (3.3 MB)
MUSIC: 40Winkz 'Beat 1'
Submitted by Fusion on 9.24am, Fri 5th Feb 2010
40 snatches a braggadocious Jay-Z lyric, a menacing sub bass and some knocking old skool drums to serve up a riddim ready for emcee warfare. Dope.
1:35 minutes (1.45 MB)
MUSIC: 40Winkz 'Beat 3'
Submitted by Fusion on 9.27am, Fri 5th Feb 2010
Kicking off the door with a K-lash lyric and a moody piano drop, 40Winkz paints a sombre soundscape worthy of any reality rhymer.
1:14 minutes (1.14 MB)
MUSIC: 40Winkz 'Beat 2'
Submitted by Fusion on 9.37am, Fri 5th Feb 2010
40 locks and loads with some serious audio artillery. Somewhere between the sonar blips and empty magazine clips you’ll be sure to find an emcee preparing to unleash a few lyrical salvos.
1:07 minutes (1.02 MB)
MUSIC: Scorcher 'London Boy'
Submitted by folamak on 10.22am, Fri 12th Feb 2010
The 'London Boy' himself Scorcher will be gracing the mainstage at Industry Takeover... check out his new single 'London Boy'.
3:30 minutes (3.21 MB)
MUSIC: Princess Nyah 'Pass Out'
Submitted by folamak on 8.21pm, Thu 18th Feb 2010
They call her the Queen's daughter. Yes, that's right Princess Nyah is holding things down for female MC's in a right royal fashion. She'll also be holding it down at this years' Industry Takeover. Listen to her latest freestyle of Tinie Tempah's 'Pass Out'.
Hailing from North London, 22 year-old Hammer is an emcee who hails originally from the grime scene. It was through hosting a show on Mystic FM &
Heat FM every week (between 2004 - 2006, with his former crew Menace To
Society) that Hammer started to get noticed and build popularity amongst his
followers. Originating from the same part of London as the likes of Tinchy
Stryder, Wiley and Dizzee Rascal, Hammer is looking to follow in
their footsteps and climb the ladder to success... escalator style.
2:09 minutes (4.36 MB)
EXCLUSIVE: Josef Green feat Leon Jean-Marie & Black The Ripper 'Fade To Black' (Dexplicit remix)
Submitted by Fusion on 7.11pm, Tue 2nd Mar 2010
The orignial version got the R&B massive open last year and featured Josef Green and Leon Jean-Marie sharing vocal duties. Never one to rest on his laurels, rising star Josef Green is back with a bigger and badder refix.
'Fade To Black'gets the 2010 treatment, courtesy of super producer Dexplicit (of 'POW!' fame) and lyrical titan Black The Ripper. We think it's a banger. Let us know how you rate this one. Get voting now.
The UK goes in on the remix for Diddy's club monster. Released on June 21st, it's great to hear the Transatlantic tag team over the Danja and Tim production. It's a good look for all concerned... but let us know who had the biggest bars.
3:46 minutes (3.46 MB)
RE:DEFINITION 2010 PROMO EP
Submitted by djwonder on 2.39pm, Thu 17th Jun 2010
Sit back, relax, plug in your headphones and let our Re:Definition promo EP transport you around the sights, sounds and emotions of the big city. Think London at night, the streets, the cultural evolution of sound, markets, the Olympics, home and future aspirations.
Press play and see what happens when urban music is re:fixed, re:mixed and re:freshed.
