REVIEW: Chucky - 2014 (E.P)

1. Caged In (Prod. Shotzie)

2. Down Freestyle (Prod. Show N Prove)

3. Love Hate Relationship Ft. Alish and Emzi (Prod. Ripper)

4. Shot Caller Remix Ft. Reciver

5. Overthinking (Prod. Marcus T)

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In this blog I will provide a track by track review of Chucky's 2014 E.P first providing a brief introduction to the artist. Chucky from Birmingham brings us a new project entitled the 2014 E.P. Chucky is a talented artist and earnt his name at the same time as Sox and other upcoming Birmingham artists around 2010. Chucky is known for his fiery flow and his willingness to clash featuring on WhosDaBoss (Series 1) and recently on Words Are Weapons against Militant from Higher Stakes.

1. Caged In

This track shows a side rarely shown by Chucky, to me he has always come across as a gritty and street MC. However he shows versatility in this track by showing a more emotional side to him and expressing hardships in his life. I was impressed by this track, it is well produced and overall a good start to the E.P.

2. Down Freestyle

The beat on this track sent tingles down my spine when I first heard it I swear down, the beat to me is inspiring and the track highlights Chucky's ambitions. It also reverts back to Chucky's more gritty side and the side he is known for.

3. Love Hate Relationship Ft. Alish and Emzi

Certainly something different, the vocalists aren't the strongest on this song but I like the concept of it, I can certainly relate to the track and Chucky holds it up well on this track. It seems this E.P is displaying different angles to Chucky and really showing versatility to his music.

4. Shot Caller Remix Ft. Reciver

Impressed by this I hadn't heard of the feature on this track but he holds it on the track with Chucky so props to him. Both artists flows on this track fit this and they definitely do the beat justice which can't be said the same for other artists who took on this beat.

5. Overthinking
This track is really deep, Chucky mentions having to provide for his family and as he says "analysing the way he's living". This is a clear self-review on his life and an ambition to change for the better through doing music rather than the hood lifestyle. Emotional track and strong hard hitting lyrics which make this track one to make you think about your own life.

REVIEW: Proton - Product of Hard Work (E.P)

 

Track list:

1. Intro (Prod. XVII & Fade)

2. Breathe (Prod. ARN Arrogant)

3. Lonely Nights (Prod. Proton)

4. Trapdoor Freestyle Pt.2 (Prod. Mr Carmack)

5. High Fashion ft. Dubz-D & TempoArtist (Prod. Proton)

6. Still Pro (Prod. Climaks)

7. Show Out (Prod. Stööki Sound)

8. 24-7 ft. KashWallis, Dazer, ellzBS & Argon (Prod. Plastician)

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Proton forced his way into the scene with a quick power move during the war season which was popping off after Maxsta dropped It's Not What It Looks Like. Pro has since then used this buzz more than wisely and made his way on to LOTM5 clashing Realz which in my opinion was one of the best on the DVD. There is no doubt that talent was there from the beginning Proton just lacked the exposure but now he is getting the acclaim and using it to his full advantage. I definitely recommend downloading this E.P as it is consistently strong lyrically and the production on it is something to be proud of. 

In this blog I will go through track by track and review...

 1. Intro

Production on this track is meeeeeeeeeental! Big up XVII and Fade on this. Proton rides the beat well and it suits his flow well. A very strong track to start off the E.P which depicts his journey and mentions the reason for his buzz.

2. Breathe

A track which also features on the LOTM5 DVD and has a catchy hook to it. Definitely one to cement his name as a top artist in the grime scene and I have to give him props for mentioning Stevenage in a bar. Generally a sick track and Pro comes across as very humble in this track through thanking the new fans that are showing him support.

3. Lonely Nights

This track mellows down the tone of the E.P and gives you food for thought. Proton recognises his sincere nature and hardships in life which lead him to as the title suggests 'Lonely Nights'. Again giving a humble stance to the game.

4. Trapdoor Freestyle Pt.2

I personally had heard this track before listening to it on the E.P and it's another one of those productions that are done extremely well. It seems Pro is definitely in touch with top producers which only enhance his tracks as a whole. This track is a solid and consistent portrayal of Proton in the modern day which can only be a positive thing for him.

5. High Fashion ft. Dubz-D & TempoArtist

The chorus is extremely catchy on this track and really makes the track what it is in my opinion. Dubz-D reminds me of Dizzee Rascal when he first comes in on the tune and all features act consistent on this but I think all of them could have gone harder on this one.

6. Still Pro

This one really gassed me from the start the flow accompanied by the beat is too much. Proton states in this track that he has "the flows on lock" and I couldn't put it better myself in the case of this track. Proton is certainly Still Pro.

7. Show Out

The drop on this beat is crazy definitely one to vibes to. The flow is consistently strong but differs to other tracks on the E.P. This track seems to take a different stance to others on the E.P with a change in tempo being introduced into the flow and the beat catering for this need which works well.

8. 24-7 ft. KashWallis, Dazer, ellzBS & Argon

I hadn't heard of any of these features on this track however they all held it up well and killed the beat. I'll definitely be looking out for the features and individual projects they've got going on so props to Pro for bringing them to light. Pro himself held it up consistently like he has done throughout the E.P to make another strong tune.

REVIEW: Triple Darkz [SHUTDOWN SESSIONS]

Triple Darkz from The Force drops his Shutdown Sessions for ImpactTV. Triple Darkz is a prospering artist in the East Midlands grime scene and with his team they have established a small buzz in the Midlands as a result of putting out fresh content regularly.

Darkz has a gritty flow mixed in with comical bars at points but delivers a strong performance in this video. There are a few things to be worked on in controlling his flow as sometimes it seems to fall off beat but Darkz is clearly still developing with his team and I feel he is one to watch in the future if he keeps up his workrate.

Darkz has informed me has a ton of new things to come in the new year. Keep an eye out for him and his future projects.

REVIEW: Macca - Ride or Die

Macca brings us a fresh new sound with his track Ride or Die. This track is the first one taken from the StayFresh artists new E.P Top Floor. After not hearing much content from Macca for a while this is definitely a nice way to quickly reestablish himself in the game.

 I saw a discussion between Durrty Goodz, Rage and Top Dolla on GrimeReportTV regarding the status of women in the grime / urban scene. This track is definitely one to big up the ladies but also gives a subtle hood and basey flow to it. The beat produced by Zdot not only fits extremely well with the track but switches up the sound to fit the chorus and verses which I feel gives the track that something special that others lack.

Macca has always been a well known face in the StayFresh team and he seems to wish to further his solo career with his new E.P which I'm sure will feature familiar faces. I'll certainly be taking a look at what Top Floor has in store.
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INTRODUCING [SERIES 1: BLOG 1]: OUTZAUDIO

Outzaudio is a young upcoming MC from Northampton and is regularly seen amongst other Northampton based MC's such as Izzie Gibbs who Outz has frequently collaborated with on his come up. Outzaudio is still a developing artist and working on perfecting the angles of his career to progress with his location being a downside to being apart of the grime community with Northampton grime being fairly new to the scene.

Outzaudio first came to my attention on JDZmedia sending for Darkerz which at the time I honestly didn't think much of. However I have seen progression throughout his time as an artist and teaming up with The Force is definitely a step in the right direction in the above video entitled "I'm Lean". Outz has clearly stepped up his game since then and is looking more and more like an established artist with everything he does. The track itself is quite a catchy tune with adequate visuals to fit the tone with the inclusion of strong lyricists for those that feature in the track.

Outz has also featured on P110 Media and gives us a Bar for Bar of which he highlights his frustration with the grime game put sets the bar high for himself and exceeds levels set in prior videos. He mentions his passion for the game with his skippy flow and the beat compliments the lyrics.

I'll be interested to see what Outz has to offer in the future and believe he does have potential to make something of his career if he works hard at it. I'd like to see more tracks from him definitely rather than freestyles but as aforementioned he has a bright future.

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REVIEW: Real Diddz [SPITFIRE]

Real Diddz representing Get Busy Music gives JDZmedia his spitfire. Diddz, from Nottingham has built up his name recently as an established MC within the Nottingham grime scene. He has featured on Jack and Reload and UGX Set Pace where he clashed Jay Eye on the set.

Diddz has a distinct gritty sound and he displays this gutter flow in his Spitfire. Diddz switches his flow up during the video a lot and this is definitely a positive to this artist as he adjusts the tempo seemingly in full control of his flow. The beat fits perfectly with the image Diddz is trying to portray within this video and he comes hard overall with this being one of my personal favourite Spitfire's and one of Diddz's top performances.

Diddz has a lot of potential to progress as an artist and is one of the leading figures pushing the Nottingham grime scene. He is certainly one to watched in terms of development and work rate as he could push his name forward if he follows through with an adequate amount of effort.
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REVIEW: Eyez | Warm Up Sessions

Eyez has had a busy year, the Derby based MC has featured on a variety of media channels and not long ago featured on TooHardForTV as a more or less unknown artist. This has definitely been Eyez's year in terms of development and exposure as he has progressed to become an established artist not only featuring on SBTV but gaining exposure in the dungeon on LOTM5.

This video shows Eyez's ambition and motivation to make something of his career. He shows passion to progress through his lyrics and a determination aided by his wordplay in this video. Eyez shows why he's one of the hardest up and coming artists in the UK at the moment. Eyez also shows us a side we haven't seen from him before as he sings the chorus of this performance which furthers his passion within the video despite being the strongest vocalist it works well as part of this scenario.

Eyez recently released an E.P under the title WHAM! hosted by English Frank and Mic Righteous which can be purchased here. He also has another E.P coming called WoiOi! which is highly anticipated in the grime community as Eyez's buzz seems to digress so be sure to get that when it comes out.
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REVIEW: Marshy [SPITFIRE] [PT.2]

Marshy out of Walsall gives JDZmedia his Spitfire Part 2. The YoungGuvament artist has recently had a lot of hype on his name caused by disputes with other artists in the Midlands grime scene, Izzie Gibbs and Mez to name a few. However Marshy has steered clear of the hype to focus on his career and I don't blame him.

In terms of his Spitfire I don't believe Marshy really did himself justice and he has proven to be a lot stronger than as shown in this video. He gives an above average performance but it's not one that stands out from the crowd like he has done in previous videos. The lyrics and flow work well with the beat but as said there is just something lacking there for me and I can't quite put my finger on what it is. It may have just been an off day for Marshy or possibly he may have lost his touch however I still believe he has it in him to make a top notch artist one day and he has to just keep working at what he's doing.

Marshy as an artist has worked hard to gain his position as a respected emcee in the Midlands grime scene and has a mixtape out now called Marshy's Madness available for free download here.
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REVIEW: Brotherhood ft. Maxsta | Alone With My Thoughts

The Brotherhood team up with Maxsta once again for a more mellow track then the previous collaboration Make It To The Top however the balance still works with the three individuals involved being highly talented and holding experience within the grime community.

The Brotherhood consistently provide strong and unique music this being no exception. The work rate of the Brotherhood can not be knocked with content being pumped out on auto with the future being so healthy for them. Menace particularly stands out to me as a very strong lyricist on this track and certainly someone who has mastered his flow, Blaze holds it up well and always seems to come with a different stance to other artists and Maxsta just tops off the combo with his eloquent flow which seems to be almost flawless.

The Love Life Hate The World mixtape is coming soon and I personally will be getting hold of it to witness the progress made by the pair in such a short space of time. They are talented individuals and deserve all the acclaim they get from the hard work they have put in.

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REVIEW: CASisDEAD - Play [Faze Miyake Remix]

Cas brings forth a collaboration with Faze Miyake to the table called Play. The original track features along with the remix on his new mixtape "The Number 23" as well as the original track featuring on the LOTM5 DVD which was released earlier this month. The concept of the track is extremely gritty as is Cas' nature portrayed through prior tracks such as "You Might Be Scared" which highlight the unspoken truths of society.

The track shows elements of lyrical prowess combined with comical yet factual rhymes such as "And the other stuff... the same colour as Elton's c*ck" and "I've had food since MS-DOS". The remix from Faze Miyake levels with the original in my opinion with the beat giving a similar mysterious stance which fits Cas' persona.

The release of Cas' new mixtape will surely gain him the much needed exposure he needs to expand as an artist. He has established his name within the scene however he is not widely known as he should be as a unique musician bringing a fresh take to the grime community.

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REVIEW: Realz ft Kay Wills | "Far Away" - [Live Performance]: SBTV

Realz has been on the come up since he was fifteen as stated in the video. Realz was formally known as Realist from East London. Realz recently featured on LOTM5 (Lord of the Mics 5) which seems to have triggered his ambitions and exposure to the grime community.

In this video Realz takes us on a journey through the hard times in his life and dedicates this performance to those who have lost someone in the world. This emotion plagued performance includes his prior aspirations before music, the loss of his brother and a general struggle in his lifetime which he has overcome with music. Lyrically Realz is undeniably talented with strong wordplay and heart felt lyrics allowing him to connect to his audience. Realz is certainly someone to look out for in 2014 with a future release entitled 'What's Real' coming shortly.

The chorus in this performance by Kay Wills fits the beat and meaning of the song giving it that real and gritty edge to it which he delivers well. The pair in my eyes bounce off each other to make this performance really hard hitting and showing viewers that there is a message or morale to the story they are painting through lyrics.

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