One of the most exciting artists Big Dada (of Ninja Tune fame) has signed recently is the Liverpool bred Bang On. A born MC, Elliott Egerton’s delivery effortlessly moves between funny and furious, as he spins yarns and nails metaphors that make rap sound like a good idea again. Combined with raw, bass-hefty production that could make a bleeding edge dubstepper weep, he’s set to be a force to be reckoned with in the coming year.
His debut single, ‘Hands High’ is one of the most astonishing records we’ve ever released. You can now hear it, and, even better, see the spectacular video by Goetz Werner, who shot Dizzee Rascal’s ‘Graftin’ and ‘Off To Work.’ Click here, and brace yourself.
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Off the 2008 album The 3rd World by Immortal Technique:
Inflicting wrath upon the politicians and oligarchs. It’s an old bill that needs paying…
Anti-Pop Consortium is attempting to establish a connection. Four Tet decrypts and relays the signal:
Anti-Pop Consortium – Volcano (Four Tet Remix)
Before Lil Jon freaked the synthesizers in club hip-hop tracks, there was Anti-Pop Consortium. After listening to their new album from Big Dada/Ninja Tune, you’ll wonder who influences who. You either love them or you can’t stand them, but this album might change a few minds. On both sides. I should disclaim that the Four Tet remix above doesn’t really represent the album well, but it’s a sick remix so I had to post.
In my mind, Anti-Pop Consortium represents possibilities in music. Many of their past tracks bring you into the fuzzy zone between genius and insanity, a flavor of electronic hip-hop that earned qualifiers like “alternative” and “experimental”. APC’s new album Fluorescent Black embraces a wider range of musical styles without sacrificing their signature sci-fi flavor.
Overall, Fluorescent Black sounded less raw and more disciplined than I expected. Hardcore avant garde fans of APC might be a little disappointed, but they’ll get over it when they realize this album covers familiar territory while exploring new terrain.
Zion I has just dropped a new video from their album The Take Over. This one is a club banger titled “Juicy Juice”. You can listen to the rest of the tracks from the album for free at zioni-thetakeover.com.
As usual Zion I come with a solid album that shows a wide variety of musical influences, from old school to future school without ditching pop sensibilities. The Take Over gets some guest support from Brother Ali, Devin the Dude, K.Flay, Ty and Jennifer Johns.
