Bitter Instinct: February 2011

Thursday 24 February 2011

Best video game trailer ever.

Meyhem Lauren & Action Bronson - "TYPHOON RAP"

This shit is hilarious. Loving the budget green screen. Action is the man of 2011 no doubt... Track is off Meyhem Lauren's album 'Self Induced Illness'.

KINGS OF THE CITY - Darkness ft. Klashnekoff

Up and coming group Kings of the City release their first official single and video for the tune 'Darkness' featuring the legendary Klashnekoff. Creating a unique sound from a mix of grime, indie rock and hip hop the London group have successfully accomplished the crossover genre so many have tried and failed at. 2011 is obviously set to be a big year for the band. The single is available for free download from their bandcamp.

Heavy Metal Kings news

As we approach the April 5th release date of the highly anticipated Ill Bill & Vinnie Paz collaboration, the tracklist and another tune have been leaked. The track is produced by Ill Bill himself and entitled 'Children of God'.

They will also be doing a world wide tour including 2 UK dates as follows-

5/11/11 - London, UK - The Underworld
5/12/11 - Manchester, UK - Moho Live

Tracklist:

1. Keeper Of The Seven Keys (Produced by C-Lance)
2. Eye Is The King (Produced by Junior Makhno)
3. Impaled Nazarene (Produced by Grand Finale)
4. Children Of God (Produced by ILL Bill)
5. Blood Meridian (Produced by Gem Grates)
6. Oath Of The Goat (Produced by Vherbal)
7. King Diamond (Produced by ILL Bill)
8. The Vice Of Killing featuring Reef the Lost Cauze and Sabac Red (Produced by Sicknature)
9. Devil’s Rebels featuring Crypt the Warchild (Produced by Shuko)
10. Age Of Quarrel (Produced by Jack of all Trades)
11. Metal In Your Mouth featuring Q-Unique and Slaine (Produced by Jack of all Trades)
12. Terror Network (Produced by C-Lance)
13. Leviathan (The Spell Of Kingu) – (Produced by DJ Muggs)
14. The Crown Is Mine (Produced by C-Lance)
15. Splatterfest (Produced by C-Lance)
16. The Final Call (Produced by ILL Bill)
iTunes Exclusive Bonus Track: Blood Meridian (ILL Bill Remix)
Napster Exclusive Bonus Track: Santa Sangre (Produced by DJ Lethal)

This week in Grime

Tuesday 22 February 2011

Taskforce - The final countdown (free download)

Those looking for more hip hop from Bitter Instinct need not worry. Here we have a free download from the mighty Taskforce. Recorded in September 2009 over a dope J-zone beat, this is supposedly the last thing Farma G and Chester have recorded together. No need to fret though as there is news of MFTC 5 dropping this year.
For more current hip hop please don't forget the check the constantly updated 'Top 10 Tracks' on the top left of the page.

Saucony Elite x Bodega Collection Phase II

All four rocking the pre-yellowing to give that authentic vintage touch. FRESH.

Jamie Grind - Footwork EP

Jamie Grind brings more of that vocal garage sound we like along with a nice dose of juke/footwork style beats thrown in for good measure. At first listen it may not seem all that, but trust us this ones a grower. Plus the artwork is pretty mental.
Snippets below.

Monday 21 February 2011

Cyrus Malachi - Ancient Future - REVIEW

Ancient Future is the new debut album by Cyrus Malachi, one arm of the mighty Triple Darkness crew that filled the void left by the now defunct Terra Firma. For those who don't know, Cyrus and his crew are the crowned heirs to Wu-Tang proteges Sunz of Man. In similar deft fashion they take on the subjects of trife life city livin', nefarious street activity, and a society mercilessly under The Man's boot.

Production is kept in the capable hands of Beat Butcha, Jon phonics and Chemo amongst others. Relatively unknown and notable newcomer Anatomy has crafted one of the illest beats on the album; 'Black Maria' which tells the harrowing story of Cyrus' incarceration. M9, Kyza and Iron Braydz are all welcome guests but one can’t help feeling that help from across the pond could've been chosen with more diligence; Cyrus would find natural and more skilled allies in Hell Razah, Roc Marc and Milano than with what’s currently on offer.

Cyrus' words have never been more apt or prophetic than on 'Brave New World', describing a dystopian world at war with itself. Worthy contrast comes on 'Duality', a beam of romantic optimism that cuts through the more hellish depictions on the album. Other highlights include 'Animal Circus' - a detailed and tragic account of the evolution of the hip hop scene as well as 'Kemetic Love' a portrayal of family hardship and struggle.

Ancient Future is a welcome debut from a rapper serious about his lyrics and aware of his audience.
The album is a solid set with moments of excellence that justify anticipation for it's release.
Cyrus Malachi and Triple darkness have reaffirmed themselves as ones to watch carefully in 2011.

Ancient Future is out in April via No Cure records.
For more from Cyrus Malachi check the free downloadable mixtape 'The Isis Papers' here.

Pace Won and Mr. Green - "Can You Hear Me?"

This is the official music video to the Pace Won and Mr. Green song "Can You Hear Me? (A Tribute to the People of Tunisia)."

Following the recent unrest in Tunisia and Egypt it was only a matter of time before the hip hop world made their thoughts known. This video gives a heartfelt and powerful insight into the plight of the Tunisian protester. THIS IS REAL MUSIC.

Sunday 20 February 2011

Eric Lau - Quadrivium (Preview)

Eric Lau's forthcoming instrumental LP 'Quadrivium' drops on the 25th February and judging by the below snippets, it is sounding excellent. Following on from his previous project 'Makin Sound', his perfect style of jazzy hip hop and soulful beats are exactly what we like to hear when it comes to instrumental music. Check the snippets and promo vid below.

Friday 18 February 2011

Royalty - Royalty EP

Following on from the success of Onra and Dam-Funk it is now the UK's turn to show their hand regarding the 80's funk and boogie scene. This comes in the form of London duo Chesca and Elliott Yorke's production group Royalty with their self titled EP. Think analogue synth-based boogie funk with a new beat twist. This is out on the 24th February on indie label Five Easy Pieces.

FEP001 - Royalty EP (stream only) by Five Easy Pieces

New Balance x Hetic x Mita MT580 BKX 10th Anniversary

The woodgrain pattern heel kills it!

Thursday 17 February 2011

Jessie Ware and Sampha @ Boiler Room

Regular features at Bitter Instinct Jessie Ware and Sampha recently took over the Boiler Room to perform their single 'Valentine'. The SBTRKT collaborators are definite ones to watch in terms of future British vocal talent. Check their performances below including a cover of 'What you won't do for love'.

Wednesday 16 February 2011

Hype Hype - Ifan Dafydd

Whilst trawling through the crapfest of music the internet contains today, this caught my attention. On the 9th February Gilles Peterson show James Blake guested and this song was played. Not much information was given besides the track and artist name. The blogoshere has now erupted with speculations about who this Ifan Dafydd person is with ideas that he is another of Blake's aliases or just some Welsh man who is good at making music in a similar style to James Blake.
Anyway, here's the track entitled 'No Good', featuring a sample of Amy Winehouse's 'You know im no good' (hence the above image, incase you were wondering).
I'm sure we'll be hearing more of this guy very soon. Stay tuned.

BONUS: Peverelist - Roll With The Punches (Harmonimix)

Tyler 'Yonkers' Live in Washington DC Feb 14th

This song came out less than a week ago and these people knew every single word. Even the third verse.. which is not in the video.

This thing is officially out of control.

SWAG.

edit: lol @ the inhaler

Tuesday 15 February 2011

Cassius & Ghostface - Thrilla (The Streets Remix)

This tune has been around for at least 5 years now but hardly anyone has heard it, which is a damn shame. In my opinion this remix of Cassius and GFK's track 'Thrilla' is some of Mike Skinners best work. The mix of French house, UK garage and NY rap would never normally work however Skinner managed to get it just right. This track needs to be heard and was very much ahead of it's time which is probably why it so hard to find.

Check below link for Ghostface b2b Mike Skinner (!!!!!)

Food Pr0n

Fillet Steak & Tortellini

Ellesse making a comeback?

These are pretty 80's retro. Can't decide if like or not. Also where has this brand been for the last 20 years???

SBTRKT & SAMPHA - Living Like I Do

New track from 2 favourites at Bitter Instinct. This bangs. Sampha's soulful, unique voice flows so perfectly over the bouncy garage beat by SBTRKT. Set for release 11th April on Young Turks.

SBTRKT / Living Like I Do by Young Turks

Spirits...

One of the better Woon remixes floating around...

Jamie Woon - Spirits (Jay Scarlett Refix) by Jay Scarlett

Cyrus Malachi - Ancient Future

Cyrus Malachi of Triple Darkness / Orphans of Cush is preparing to release his first solo album on April 11th.
Going by his past work this album can be expected to be serious fire.
The album features Rustie Juxx, M9 and Kyza amongst others with production from the likes of Jon Phonics, Beat Butcha and Chemo.

Below is the first leaked track entitled 'Bulldozers' featuring Rustie Juxx and Killa Sha.

Tracklist

1.Intro (Prod Noize Theivery)

2.Dark Skies Ft Melanin 9 (Prod 7th Dan)

3.Native Son Ft Letia Larok (Prod Diplimat)

4.Streets of Sodom (prod Anatomy)

5.Black Madonna Ft Melanin 9 (Prod Beat Butcha)

6.Master Builders Ft Bronze Nazareth & The Wisemen (Prod Endemic)

7.Elemental (Prod Morph)

8.Brave New World (Prod Morph)

9.Hell's Garrison's Ft Melanin 9 (Prod Endemic)

10.Duality (Prod Anatomy)

11.king cobras Ft Ruste Juxx, Darkim be Allah and Kevlaar 7 (Prod Endemic)

12.Bulldozers Ft Killa Sha and Ruste Juxx (Prod Endemic)

13.Slang Blades Ft Kyza Smirnoff (Prod Beat Butcha)

14.Black Maria (Prod Anatomy)

15.Kemetic Love (Prod Beat Butcha)

16.Concrete Flowers (Prod Noize Theivery)

17.Crimson (Prod Anatomy)

18.The Crucible Ft Iron Braydz and Cipher Jewels (Prod Beat Butcha)

19.Animal Circus (Prod Jon Phonics)

20.Solomon's Temple (Prod Chemo)