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Denzil Bell

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Jordy

The Love Ting

Love is a brilliant thing and Essex by-way-of Tottenham rapper, Jordy, encapsulates all of its peaks and troughs with his latest EP, The Love Ting
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Potter Payper

Real Back In Style

Finally releasing his debut album after a decade in the game, Potter Payper gives it everything, finds Denzil Bell

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Kwengface

The Memoir

The third and final part of a trilogy, sees the renowned drill artist setting his sights on the mainstream
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Transmissions From Total Refreshment Centre

Various Artists

A crossing of genres creates a thrilling fusion for Denzil Bell
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Stormzy

This Is What I Mean

The Croydon-born MC takes a step away from his grime roots with latest album, This Is What I Mean
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Young Don

Weatherman 3

Tales of life inside and out from the Brixton-born MC, son of the legendary Smiley Culture
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Tion Wayne

Green With Envy

The debut album from Tion Wayne balances a finely-tuned pop sensibility and hardcore street anthems with ease, finds Denzil Bell
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Skepta

All In

All In may be Skepta's last record, but if so he's going out with a bang, finds Denzil Bell
Album of the Week

First Class On A Crashing Plane: Dave’s We’re All Alone In This Together

Santan Dave releases his second album *We’re All Alone In This Together* with guest spots from Stormzy, Giggs, Ghetts, Fredo, and more, cementing his place at the top of the scene
Album of the Week

Licence To Drill: RV’s Rico Vondelle Mixtape

In the new mixtape from North London's RV, Denzil Bell catches a glimpse of the future of drill
Black Sky Thinking

Biblical Verse: How Grime And Christianity Intersect

As a teenager, Denzil Bell felt that his religious beliefs and his love of grime were incompatible – until he heard the lyrics of Ghetts and Stormzy. As Ghetts releases a new LP, Bell explores the relationship between Christianity and grime

A Quietus Interview

Searching Questions: iLL BLU Interviewed

Denzil Bell asks James Grant and Darius Ellington-Forde their perspective on the use of stop and search targeting the black community, as well as the future of drill music, the funky house revival and their forthcoming debut album The BluPrint
A Quietus Interview

I’m A Hustler Baby: Bryte Interviewed

Bryte’s debut album gives us a glimpse into the hardships that many go through in the streets of the Ghanian capital Accra, says Denzil Bell
News

LIVE REPORT: Maribou State at the Roundhouse

Following the release of their second album, Kingdoms in Colour, Maribou State give us an amazing show at London's Roundhouse

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LIVE REPORT: Hospitality In The Park

The rain may have won the battle, but drum & bass won the war at this year's installment of Hospitality in the Park
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Brighton Alternative Jazz Festival Begins Next Week

The Brighton Alternative Jazz Festival starts on Thursday October 4th and will take place at the Verdict Jazz Club.
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Chip

Ten10

Chip's Ten10 cements his role as the Darth Vader of grime, says Denzil Bell
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WATCH: New Novelist

Novelist blesses the people with 'Dot Dot Dot', the first set of visuals from his debut album 'Novelist Guy'
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PREMIERE: The Eskimo Chain LP

The Eskimo Chain release debut album 'Abnormal Dreams', an art-rock project layered with ethereal vocals
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WATCH: New Bryte

Produced by The Busy Twist, Bryte's latest release, 'Hustler', features a blend of afrobeats, bassline and UK funky
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LISTEN: New Low Spirits

'The Plumber' serves as Low Spirits' debut release from their record label 96% Music. Photo by Jono White
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Dizzee Rascal

Don't Gas Me EP

The veteran continues his rich run of recent form with a brilliant blend of bassline, garage and grime
News

LISTEN: New Blue Whale

Blue Whale are shaping up for the release of their debut album, 'Process' and today we bring you the project's lead single 'Shortbread Finger'
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LISTEN: New Cairo Liberation Front

Today we bring you one of the gems from 'Eurabia Vol 1', Cairo Liberation Front's forthcoming EP

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