At this point there is not much to say about Ghetts and the high levels of lyricism that he has always consistently brought to grime. If you have a top 5 of all time list and Ghetts isn't on it, then you're clearly a fly by night fan of the scene.
London band Fightmilk have announced the details of their upcoming second album. Titled 'Contender', the LP will land May 14th on Reckless Yes. Aside from a digital release, the record will also get pressed on cream/smoked and ‘lucky dip’ eco vinyl, as well as CD format.
London-based producer and singer Laura Bettinson aka lau.ra has released so many bangers over the years that at this point, whenever she drops a new track, we just assume that it's going to be a smasher. With that being said, lau.ra returns with a new single titled 'Waste My Time'. For this record, she has connected with New Zealand rapper JessB.
Westerman has shared a new remix of his song 'Drawbridge' courtesy of Unknown Mortal Orchestra. With the original version taken from Westerman's debut LP 'Your Hero Is Not Dead' released last year, this rework is a killer handing of 60s-inspired psychedelic.
George Harrison's Dark Horse Records imprint will release a collection of Joe Strummer solo records in the form of a new best-of album titled 'ASSEMBLY'. Slated to land March 26th, the LP will get pressed on vinyl and CD, as well as released through digital platforms.
Having released her single 'Sacrifice', which was also included on the EA FIFA21 soundtrack back in August of last year, Chløë Black returns in 2021 with a new tune dubbed 'Title Track'. What sounds like the introduction song of a Bond movie, the sultry, cinematic producion beautifully coincides with Black's seducing vocals that woos the listener like that of a snake charmer.
Crazy Cousinz has enlisted Caitlyn Scarlett to feature vocals on his latest single 'Sweet Side'. A sexy and pulsing house offering, Scarlett elegantly glides over airy synth lines, throbbing 4x4 drum kicks and an absolutely killer bass line. Whilst something that would work well in a club setting, there is also a serene aspect of the production that is quite blissful.
London's Benin City make their return in 2021 with their latest track 'Freaking You Out'. With the content touching on the current state of politics and global events, the track itself is a dance-fuelled gem with the paired vocals of Joshua Idehen and Shanaz Dorsett being a sheer delight of melodica.
London-based singer DEJA has released her debut EP 'Intro'. With a tracklisting of six songs in total, the record is comprised of slick R&B laced with trap, electronica and pop edges. With vocal performances packed with confidence, DEJA exercises sheer poise, all the while gliding over sexy and future-forward rhythms.
King Krule has unveiled a cover version of John Lennon's classic track 'Imagine'. Whilst the production is quite minimal with mostly eerie guitar strums, attached is that signture King Krule sound that straddles the lines of jazz and post-punk.
