This song is brilliant… (or should I say brill)! Apparently Kano has been getting very annoyed at many of the critics whom have voiced their negative opinions about his new mainstream sounding singles, so Kano decided to release a combative record, titled NWMOS, to address all the journalists, bloggers and fans that have been asking him to revert back to his original style of music. The idea to loop a Jay-Z line from Blueprint 3 was absolutely fantastic. And Kano definitely didn't disappoint. I'm fairly neutral on the argument of whether Kano should revert back to his underground style of lyricism. Personally, I'd listen to Kano's music regardless.
I can't wait to hear this new album!

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"NWMOS"
Artist: Kano
Samples: Jay-Z – On To The Next One
Samples: Justice – D.A.N.C.E.
Production Credits: Mikey J, Swizz Beatz, Justice
Country: UK
Year: 2009
Kano on Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/kanorecordings
Kano on Twitter: http://twitter.com/TheRealKano
Label: Bigger Picture Music

This is Sway's brand new single, "Mercedes-Benz"! I've been waiting for this song to be released in CD quality for quite a while, ever since he premiered a one minute snippet of it earlier this year.  Since I'm a bit of a Sway fan, I was planning on buying the digital version of this single though Itunes, but unfortunately, I ran into an annoying and familiar problem… This Single Hasn't Been Released In The US!!!! European rappers really need to start releasing All of their music in All six major continents! This is one of the reasons why music piracy is so rampant these days. I couldn't buy this record legally if I tried (and trust me… I've tried). Now, all these Sway fans that are here in the US, that have been waiting for this single to drop are going to be forced to download this record for free, even though they may have had full intentions of spending the 99 cents to purchase the high quality version of this single.
Now I understand that there hasn't been any promo, or major radio support for this song here in the US, But… that doesn't mean that people the here in the States haven't heard of Sway DaSafo. C'mon Konvict Muzik…

Either way, whether legally or illegally, everybody needs to download this record! It's definitely one of the biggest party records of the year! And to Sway's management.. PLEASE BRING THIS RECORD TO THE USA!

"Mercedes-Benz"
Artist: Sway
Samples: DJ Mark the 45 King – "The 900 Number" (1987)
Samples: Marva Whitney – "Unwind Yourself" (1967)
Album: The Signature 2
Year: 2009
Location: UK
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/swaydasafo
Twitter: http://twitter.com/Sway_Dcypha
Label: Konvict Muzik

Someone on youtube said "What a good wedding song!". Sorry, I had to laugh at that one. This is another typical Akon record, with a catchy hook, a great instrumental and a chorus that glorifies strippers and gold diggers. All around it's a good song. Sway, from the UK, did a great job in putting this song together. I spoke to him a couple weeks ago when he was in New York City and he told me that Konvict Muzik was planning to release and market this song here in America before the end of the year. He performed it at the Urban Music Awards, earlier in the month. It received a lukewarm response, possibly due to his British accent. At times, I felt as if I was the only person in the front row dancing to it… maybe I was. He made a reference to his accent in “Silver and Gold“, when he says ""She's always telling me that she loves my accent but she's thinking to herself what the hell is he saying". Personally, I don't think the UK accent is really that hard to understand, although, maybe I’m just accustomed to hearing people use it because I have family over there. Last year when Sway released the "Go Hard" freestyle, he spoke about how his accent prevented him from getting signed to many American major labels. ""I was in New York trying to give them my disc, walked into Shady Records and said listen to this… Peter Rosenberg said 'this is a hit but because of your accent, I'm going to give it a miss.'" In my opinion, Sway's accent is barely noticeable especially when you compare it to other UK rappers such as Ghetts. But that's the way my country is, everyone knows that if "Silver and Gold" featured a rapper with an American accent, the song would be 3x platinum and #1 on the Billboard Charts. No matter what the underground critics in the UK say about Sway‘s new sound, you have to absolutely respect him. He's breaking down a lot of barriers here in this country and he's opening the doors for UK rappers to market their music and find success here in America.

"Silver and Gold"
Artist: Sway
Featuring: Akon
Album: The Signature LP
Year: 2009
Location: UK
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/swaydasafo
Label: Konvict Muzik

Here's a new freestyle from Kano aka one of the best rappers in London. Apparently he found (or made) a looped instrumental of Jay-Z's "Death of the Autotune" and decided to speak his mind about the current state of rap music. In Death of Everything, Kano implies that autotune isn't the only thing that's currently wrong with hip-hop. He makes numerous references to the fact that most new artists rely on paying famous musicians to feature on their songs in order to sell records. This track may go over your head, so listen to it more than once.

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"Death of Everything (Death Of Autotune Freestyle)"
Artist: Kano
Original Artist: Jay-Z
Sampled: Janko Nilovic & Dave Sucky – In the Space
First Premiered: BBC Radio 1xtra
Country: UK
Year: 2009
Kano on Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/kanorecordings
Label: Bigger Picture Music

This is the video for Devlin's new single "London City", which is produced by Kraze and directed by Digital Dan. The song contains a sample of Utada Hikaru's "Passion" (also known as "Sanctuary") from the Kingdom Hearts soundtrack. The video, which features cameos from Ghetts and Griminal, is an artistic masterpiece. It is by far one of the best new music videos of 2009, and it'll definitely be remembered as one of the greatest low budget videos of the decade!

"London City"
Artist: Devlin
Producer: Kraze Productions
Sampled: Utada Hikaru – "Passion" (Kindom Hearts)
Director: Digital Dan
Cameos: Ghetts & Griminal
Location: London, UK
Year: 2009
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/devlinot
Label: O.T Recordings/J. Clarke Enterprise

What more can be said, Listen to the song! I've heard , Kano, Ghetto, Lazee, Adam Tensta, and now Eboi on this epic Hustler track. Lyrically, I still have to give it to Adam Tensta, but DELIVERY, I have to say that Eboi took it! He made 100% of every second of that Mikey J instrumental into his own work of art. I can't even believe I'm saying this but it is now very difficult to listen to the Kano version after hearing this song, and the original Kano tune use to be one of my favorite records. Speaking of great songs, the Tensta/Eboi duo have been picking some great instrumentals to rap over as of late, for example, Electric Feel (Justice Remix), Waters of Nazareth, Thunderstuck was amazing and now this!!!

What's next!? Seriously?

"Hustler"
Artist: Eboi
Music Producer: Mikey J
Filmed By: Keynote
Editor: Marcus Lundin
Album: "Unreleased"
Country: Sweden
Year: 2009
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/eboirmh
Record Label: RMH Ent.
Booking: rmh.ent@gmail.com

Here is an interesting quote from someone on Itunes:
Willlll Quoted: "People need to start supporting the UK scene more and opening their eyes to great artists like the mitchell brothers instead of the same old stuff from Americans like 50 cent who can only rap about money…."

This Album is quality and I too think it's a shame that American record execs aren't pushing this record out in the airwaves.

Albums like these should be released in more than just one Country.

Artist: Mitchell Brothers
Song Featured: "Michael Jackson"
Album: Dress For The Occasion
Download available, only at the UK Itunes Music Store
Year: 2007
Country: UK
Genre: Hip-Hop
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/themitchellbros
Website: www.themitchellbrothers.co.uk
Contact: themitchellbrothers@hotmail.com

Kano & Craig David, One of the UK's biggest 2007 Collaborations.

“This is the girl”
Artist: Kano & Craig David
Produced by: Fraser T Smith, Kano & Craig David
Year: 2007
Country: UK
Management: mailbox@endlessentertainment.co.uk
Record Label: 679 Recordings
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/kano679
RIYL: Lethal Bizzle, Shystie, The Mitchell Brothers

Shystie is one of the best rappers out, and this song proves it. Who else can rap on Booka Shade?

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“New Style (Remix)”
Artist: Shystie
Samples: Booka Shade – "In White Rooms"
Year: 2007
Country: UK
Management: Justin@Networkmusic.info
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/shystie
RIYL: M.I.A, Kano, Lady Sovereign