Sponsored Video: Kinect Star Wars

If you like Star Wars, you'll love this!

In association with XBox and created by Microsoft, Kinect Star Wars is the free application for smart phones operating on the iOS operating system. Allowing you to view your Facebook and Twitter newsfeeds in the same fashion of the STAR WARS opening title sequence, you can now enjoy social networks while feelin the force within the palm of your hand.

Marking the release of 'Kinect Star Wars', the latest XBox game for the revolutionary motion-tracking technology which allows gamers to to be controller free, within Kinect Star Wars players are able to see if they have the true ability to combat like a Jedi.

Kinect Star Wars application is available now, offering a series of mini games offering fun to fans of all ages. Within the application you are also able to discover more about the full Kinect Star Wars game and even purchase a copy directly!

The games at a retail price of £39.99 and the console bundle available at £349.99 this would make a great present for any Star Wars fans *hint hint*.

See XBox Kinect Star Wars for more information

This post has been sponsored by Kinect Star Wars

Mixtape Review: Smiler – All I Know

His previous mixtape Clarity caused a major storm on the underground causing his name to leak over into the mainstream. Receiving recognition from Fearne Cotton on BBC Radio One and becoming one to watch as a current breakthrough artist, Smiler releases another mixtape titled All I Know.

Having mastered his craft along the way, Smiler’s flow comfortably rides over the beats, applied at a quality that those who have supported him during his climb will know this is Smiler at his finest thus far. In the meantime, Smiler makes it clear that he is happy with his progress, yet within ‘Feel It Coming’ shows that he is far from his coveted spot. This is understandable, considering the calibre of this project.

In addition to Smiler’s outward display to where he is at present, the mixtape sees features from other favoured artists and includes current favourite Delorean featuring Wretch 32 and boasts spectacular production with basslines and melodies capable of getting a pensioner who knows good music to simultaneously start banging their head along to the beats.

The only negative aspect of this mixtape is the length in entirety, or lack of it. 10 tracks and 35 minutes in total, it’s possible that I’m requesting too much from a mixtape. But hopefully, Smiler will take the comment in his stride and now he’s signed to Warner Music, there’s no reason why he can’t get in the studio and get recording his long awaited nice lengthy album!

Get your copy of the All I Know mixtape here!

New Video: Take Our Time

Shakka

Once again I've been blown away by a new show of innovation.... The first time I watched this video, I sat staring at everything that was happening in the background. Have a look and see what I mean....

I'm sure I'll continue to enjoy this video just as much, no matter how many times I watch it. Such a great piece of work!

Taken from Shakka's The Crown Affair Mixtape (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Mixtape Review: Kano - Girls Over Guns

Kano has been rather distant from the music scene, though never allowed himself to be forgotten with the regular unexpected appearance here and there just to let us know he’s still about and producing those direct intelligible bars that get stuck in your mind. In addition to his recent acting role in C4’s Top Boy, Kano has kept his loyal fanbase engaged, while opening doors to create himself a brand new audience.

Coming across Kano’s most recent mixtape titled ‘Girls Over Guns’ there was an instant question within about what to expect. At first there was an unwanted judgement that Kano may have gone soft! How terrible would that be? I mean, Kano has always provided a fair balance… In the past while the ladies were crooning away to Nite, Nite, the fellas we’re in full appreciation on the gritty beats of Mic Check (Check 1, Check 2), later on This Is The Girl feat Craig David and London Town respectively.

With those comparisons made and having now listened to ‘Girls Over Guns’ I confidently say that Kano is still delivering what we expect from him. In addition there has been evident maturity within him as a person, which shines through into his music. However if you’re looking for something that you can play as a soundtrack to amp you up while going on a rampage; this isn’t for you! – Girls Over Guns!!

Download a copy here!

New Music: MA1 - El Amor (Free Download)

It's not often you get such good quality free downloads from the reputable producers from the scene, but it seems we are all currently in a fountain of luck. Fresh from releasing his Elektron EP via Deep Teknologi Records, MA1 has gifted a free download for all currently swaying to his productions for good measure.

Have a listen and see if you like....


MA1 - El Amor by MA1

New Video: Nothing Is Impossible

Jah Cure

Available for free download here

New Video: Hello Badmind

Big Man Zest feat Chan Dizzy & L's Hills

Despite my Jamaican heritage, I'm not a major fan of bashment but the original of this one caught my attention a while back....

Quite liking Zest's flavour once again. He really does love showing off his diversity doesn't he?

Taken from Big Man Zest's Variation mixtape available from www.bigmanzest.com

New Music: Do Ghana

Coming from the Myish camp, the one and only Incisive has teamed up with some of his brothers from Ghana Trigmatic and Kesse to bring you a free afrobeat download...

Check it out!



Download your copy here

New Music: Natalie May - MayDay EP

The teaser video was previously posted on the blog... Now Natalie May has released her Mayday EP to enable us all to be able to be blessed with her diverse talents across the UK dance genres in which she has worked within and more.

 

Natalie May MayDay EP by Natalie May xx

New Music: Donaeo - Indigo Child

Regarded as a leader of the new skool, pushing all things UK forward, Donaeo has finally released a compilation of music for all his die hard fans. Indigo Child has been gifted as a mixtape available for free download, much to the glory of all the UK Funky supporters who struggled to have most of the music readily available to them. Something Donaeo has never held back from those who love his music.

Indigo Child is definitely another step in Donaeo's journey of musical growth. With many more vocal treats in comparison to his previous album Party Hard. Not to be mistaken for a slow ballad mixtape, Indigo Child also holds some faster tempo catchy tracks which will get in your head without you even knowing it.

Get your copy of the Indigo Child mixtape here!

Favourite tracks:
Move To The Gyal Dem
Love
Universe

New Video: 6 In The Morning

Fem Fel ft Dubz & Scorcher

Download your own free copy of this track here!!

New Video: Fast Lane

Frisco ft J2K (prod by Target)

Taken from Frisco's Tear Drops EP available for download here

DaVinche is Ready To Go!

There's something magical about watching a track come together... The basic steps of composition coming together to produce a creation of beats, hooks and melodies which we're once mere silence. The finishing product the avid listener takes for granted, having the liberty of just pressing play, overlooking the time and creation taken to manufacture 3 minutes of euphoric melody.

DaVinche takes us into the studio in this viral video for Ready To Go 

feat Baby Blue & Cleo Sol, a promo release for his upcoming album due 

later this year....

Like what you see? Get a free download of the track here!

New Music: It's You

The Fives ft Hayley Miller

 

The Fives ft Hayley Miller - It's You by The Fives

Available on limited free download, if you haven't already grabbed a copy you'll need to be QUICK!!

New Music: Tell Me 2011

I've been awaiting A.L. to let me know when the video shoot is taking place for this one. I'm well excited. I absolutely loved the original of the track when it was originally released on the Funky circuit in 2009. Now Footsteps and AL have teamed up with Ghetts, Mercston and Stutta to release it with a brand new flavour and breaking the track in to a whole different genre!

What do you think?

A.L. is currently sending this track out to DJs. If you would like a copy make sure you get in touch with A.L. via her twitter: @ALOfficial

Recommended: A.L. - Who's That Girl

A.L. is making the vast array of musicians of who she has collaborated common knowledge with her 'Who's That Girl' mixtape. Some of the tracks on this mixtape are reported to be up to 8 years old, showing how long A.L. has been putting the work in!! There are various tracks on this mixtape that really grabbed my attention, have a listen and let me know which ones you like......

Favourite Track - 7 Rewind Time

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Mighty Moe says “Yagga Yo!”

Many were feeling overwhelmed by the news at the start of the year that Heartless Crew had parted ways. Major longstanding contributors to the underground music scene for more than a decade, the trio had touched the hearts of many throughout the years. Bushkin stated in his video which revealed all the news that Mighty Moe had a banging CD on it’s way… Less than a month later, here it is!!

Mighty Moe had collaborated with a vast number of other musicians in the production of the mixtape, including Todd Edwards, Zed Bias, Benga and highly affiliated Smasher. The two have combined forces on a number of the tracks showing how diverse their talents are, coming together on my favourite on the mixtape titled ‘Sometimes’ where we get to hear Mighty Moe sing along to a melody you only wish was truly acoustic to give its full capable kick. The duo bring it to another level on ‘Gassed’. I quote “Them man are gassed, them man are talking trash on tracks…”, if you’d like to hear what else is said, you’ll have to download a copy of the mixtape, but the forward is definitely necessary when Mighty Moe draws for one of his foundation bars totally shutting down.

There are a few other gems within the mixtape but I think I should leave it to you to download the mixtape, give it a listen and find them yourself.

Available from: http://www.mightymoe.net/

The Yagga Yo! Mixtape

1. Intro [Produced by Benga]
2. Gal Dem [Produced by Smasher]
3. Getaway [Produced by Sly]
4. Sometimes [Produced by Mighty Moe & Smasher]
5. Arriba [Produced by Suspect]
6. Old Skool Daze (Dub) [Produced by 28 Hurtz]
7. Old Skool Daze (Mash Up) [Various]
8. Todd Freestyle [Produced by Todd Edwards]
9. Gassed [Produced by Smasher]
10. Make That Crack feat Smasher [Produced by Smasher]
11. Lion Freestyle [Produced by Mark Pritchard]
12. Midnight (Mash Up) feat Smasher [Various]
13. Smokers Interlude [Produced by Smasher & Mighty Moe]
14. Zoom feat Smasher [Produced by Smasher]
15. Dangerous (Mash Up) [Various]
16. Arriba (Remix) [Produced by Zed Bias]
17. Ride Again [Produced by Smasher]
18. Yagga Yo [Produced by Smasher]
19. Outro