I'm not really sure what my excuse is for not having featured this guy on LxEnts before now. I'm actually quite ashamed of myself! After hearing this track and watching the AMAZING video, I'm 100% sold and this is something that does not happen everyday.
With Tinchy's seal of approval, McLean will be doing big things v v v vsoon! You mark my words!
Hailing from the uk (UK STAND UP) you can catch this talented artist on the Sun sponsored 'Brrrap Pack Tour'.
The self proclaimed "Best Rapper you have never heard of", Brooklyn born and bred Kel Spencer, is a man about his business and the business- music industry that is; Boasting song writing credit for such artists as Nick Cannon, Teddy Riley, Rodney Jerkins, and Big Willie Will Smith. American Music Award winning, he has also been featured on the soundtrack to the blockbuster "Wild Wild West". More than Music Kel is a community activist, spearheading projects such as Pens of Power which promotes literacy amongst youths, and hosts afterschool programs in his hometown of Brooklyn, NY.
Formerly a football standout at Canarie H.S. while at the historic Morgan State Univ Kel realized that his calling was not in sports, or business management, but in Cceative writing- which turned into a love and penchant for making hit songs. Explained in his own words Spencer felt that, "GOD blessed me with more than one gift and I think I can help a greater cause by doing the music thang". And that he has done. With performances in over 75 showcases, he has been published on HipHopgame.com, Smack DVD, XXL Magazine, Entertainment Weekly Billboard, VIBE, and ESPN to name a few.
Kel Spencer feels that there is a need in music for inspiration in order for listeners to embrace their ambitions and lift themselves above whatever tribulation is existent in their lives. Hopefully his forthcoming debut, "One Way" will fill that void. In addition to being a solo artist, he is making excecutive moves as well seeking distribution for his Co- chaired label 3rd Power Music Group. With mixtape after mixtape including, The Streets Know That, the EP, Who is Kel Spencer? The Mixtape; his catalog is very strong and his live performance is even stronger..
I had the pleasure of seeing this brother perform and he definitely gets my vote as a serious artist, not just rapper; He is a force to be reckon with, as well as a voice worthy of being heard, with work that must be supported. True Hip Hop fans, rather connoisseurs of music alike will not be disappointed with his product and brand. Currently he has a duet wit MC Lyte in Stores, "Salon Stories".
Promising he is, and a promise not to be broken- Kel Spencer is rated next by me. If u do not believe have a look for yourself and I dare you to disagree.
Salon Stories - The Listening Parties - Bringing the Listening Party to YOU!
LxEnts first came across Jimmy Screech at a performance a few years back at Yoyo - Notting Hill Arts club and was immediately impressed with the calibre of tracks, performance, swagger and good vibrations and atmosphere brought to the set as a whole. We were also pleased to finally experience an artist who is aware of their surroundings enough to be heard clearly over their music without shouting, straining or battling against the music. Such a breath of fresh air...Fast foward to The Enterprise on Tuesday 4th August and what do you know? Nothings changed! In fact, if anything - he's even better than we remembered! A very rare occurance, wethinks!
LxEnts are never ones to start pigeon-holing and labelling an artists music genre because music nowadays cannot be so easily classified but what we WILL say is that the amount of styles presented to us during the set were so diverse that if you were not shaking a leg by the end then you came to the wrong show!
LxEnts are predicting Jimmy Screech as one to watch due to tracks like:
(An LxEnt fav!)
and
Don't say we didn't call it...JIMMY SCREECH - ONE TO WATCH!
The name 'Bluey Robinson' has been floating around on the circuit for a lil while now...LxEnts, we like to take our time when it comes to new talent as one minute they're here and the next...ummm well even WE have to admit we were DEEPLY SNOOZING on this dude! Debut single 'I Know' will tell you all YOU need to know!
For everything 'Bluey' check his myspace and tweet with him!
"Born and raised in Brooklyn New York Tah Mac began his career in the mid 90’s as a co-producer, educating himself on how to program drums on a song, and later accomplishing the mastery of learning to finish a record. He expressed his talent and experience in production as early as age 15, working with a team of well-known hiphop leaders of our time, and learned to create his own signature sound. Here are 2 tracks from Tahmac's debut album 'Welcome To Tahland'.
Having cut his teeth with the legendary hip hop outfit, The Def Squad featuring Erick Sermon, Keith Murray, Redman, Jamal, Malik and Da Rockwilder, Tah Mac produced some of the most phenomenal tracks of all time, helping build the Def Squad brand into a staple fixture in hip hop culture.
With a decade of experience under his belt, Tah knows how to create the very best music with top quality artists. Not one to be pigeon holed, Tahmac has worked with diverse array of talent including Jo Jo, Javine, Ciara, Onyx, Leona Lewis, Redman, Aretha Franklin and The Charlatans. Often describing his music as a ‘global sound’, Tah has finally crafted a sound that is uniquely his own."
DJ JS-1 - Murder (Chino XL, Sean P, Killah Priest)
DJ JS-1 - Nuthin' (CL Smooth, Brother Ali, Sadat X)
Here is a new tracks 'Murder' and 'Nuthin' from DJ JS-1's new album 'No Sell Out'. This track titled 'Murder' features Chino XL, Sean P and Killah Priest and is produced by DJ JS-1.
DJ JS-1 (Rock Steady Crew / Rahzel) once again is set to release another full length solo album with that hard-core, underground, new york boom-bap that "true skool" fans have been craving. "NO SELLOUT", a part two to his classic Ground Original album, is guaranteed to deliver, boasting over40 Mcees and 20 colaborations, all produced by DJ JS-1.
'NO SELL OUT' OUT JUNE 23RD 2009
Features from KRS-ONE, Canibus, OC, Pharoahe Monch, Termanology, Ill Bill, Rahzel and many many more
This is the lead single from Glasses Malone highly anticipated Beach Cruiser album which will be hitting stores 18/8/2009 on Cash Money / Hoo Bangin Records. The new single from Lil Wayne and Mack 10's protegefeatures Rick Ross, T-Pain and Baby and is produced by Big D.
STYLAH - THE WARNING - HOSTED BY DAVE COURTNEY This is the highly anticipated new mixtape from Stylah (Formerly of the Poisonous Poets) 'The Warning'. The mixtape is hosted by British celebrity gangster and best selling author Dave Courtney and sees Stylah rapping alongside artists including Mims, Sincere, Mike GLC and more as well as original production from producers including Styalz Fuego (Chamillionaire, Flo Rida...) and Sivey (Kool G Rap, Immortal Technique...).
01. SCARFACE (PROD STYALZ FUEGO) 02. DAVE COUURTNEY SKIT 03. KISS OF LIFE 04. BLACK BOYS F/ BASHY + MIKE G.L.C. (PROD NAUGHTY BOY) 05. JAMES BOND (PROD DJ MENTAT) 06. BANG BANG07. NOT DEM (PROD RED SKULL) 08. PLEASE LISTEN (PROD SIVEY) 09. MONEY (PROD STYALZ FUEGO) 10. CRAZIEST REMIX F/SMILER, SINCERE + TRIGGS VEGA 11. HARD WAY 12. HARD FOOD 13. NEED IT MORE 14. CATCH 22 15. A STAR 16. YOU GOTTA KNOW F/MIMS, SINCERE + DEADLY HUNTA (PROD BLACKOUT MOVEMENT) 17. CHANEL (PROD STYALZ FUEGO)
WWW.STYLAH.TV A FULL WEBSITE WILL BE LAUNCHED SOON LDN GLOBAL / RED MONKEY JEANS / SO EMPIRE / 7THIRTY ENTERTAINMENT
Jay Full Stop V is a talented UK artist from South London that is already getting a good response from the media and DJ’s. His debut album ‘City Meals’ is due out in June and just to keep us going is this superb FREE download mixtape which features twelve tracks. ‘No More A Promo’ is indeed something special and is the perfect soundtrack for any discerning urban music fan.
Scholar & Stix - ring any bells? - WHAT? Are you trying to tell me that you HAVEN'T experienced these talented musicians in action? You are seriously gazing! With Scholar on keys and Bobby 'who said men couldn't multi-task' Stix on drums and guitar (not at the same time obv...can you imagine! lol) this musical pair are destined for big things in the '09! CHECK THESE OUT:
(Yes, your eyes do not deceive you...that is THE Austin Drage from X-Factor)
Ready for more...ok!
Brini can saaaannnnnng! Dang!
You want MORE! Oh, our bad! Just a teaser for all the funky funky ravers...watch your back Crazi Cousins! No really...seriously!
Consider yourselves educated and stay tuned to their youtube page for more of Scholar & Stix in action!
'Pass Go' is a new section which will feature our top tips for '09, all fields and genres welcome! All this section will contain is the name of the artist/band, a photo, their myspace, a track or video and YOUR opinion. If you like what you hear, TELL US! Leave a comment!
Salon Stories - The Listening Parties - Bringing the Listening Party to YOU!
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