Triple Threat
Got No Fridge: Vol.1
Mind Macanics
ATTENTION!!! Despite the ridiculous name, this mixtape is far from stupid. Triple Threat’s name has been bandied about for a while now and it’s about time the spotlight shone a little brighter. The lyrically tight Triple is not afraid to sing the odd hook, but he’s far better when dispensing bars at just above the speed limit; check the similes wrapped inside metaphors soaked in comical asides for your ‘Better Be Worth The Money’ illness. Give it a go if only to listen to Not Famous ft. S-Kid with its ‘Saw you on the RWD site’ lyric.
Track to check: D Double & Triple Freestyle
3/5
Taken from RWD Magazine (March 2006)
Monday, March 20, 2006
Quick Review: Triple Threat - Got No Fridge: Vol.1
Quick Review: Bruza - Doin Me Vol.1
Bruza
Doin’ Me: Vol.1
Aftershock
It’s big Bruz’ for 22 seconds shy of an hour, and while those who have followed the Aftershocker will know a large portion of these tunes, you can’t deny their big-ness. Terror Danjah and D.O.K. bless Bruza with huge beats, while the rest of the Aftershock camp pop up on a few tracks. Part of a series, the I’m Just Doin’ Me East MC promises there are two more CD’s to come in quick succession. Track to check: No One But U ft. Dido
4/5
Taken from RWD Magazine (March 2006)
Sunday, March 19, 2006
Image of the Week - Lastmin.com hook up!
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Last Word With the Plastician (Plasticman)
Taken from March's RWD Magazine
We got the DJ formally known as Plasticman to give you his lasts…
Ok, before you sip that tea, the last drink you had?
Probably a cup of tea at my house [laughs]. When I’m out its vodka, lemonade and lime though. It used to be vodka and Red Bull but whenever I drink that, I have these mental dreams.
[Slightly bemused] And the last mental dream???
[Laughs] I have these dreams where I’m drinking water from waterfalls and stuff. I think it’s cos my mouth gets so dry.
Last time you were nearly taken to court over your name?
I got an email from a lawyer representing Richie Hawtin (Plastikman) saying they’re looking to go to court unless I changed my name. To be honest they were really good with it and everything was cool. (See RWDmag.com for full details).
The last time you had to school someone on the difference between grime and dubstep?
Probably sometime today, I have to do it all the time.
Last time you were literally blown away by a tune?
The Murkle Man I think. I just wanted it.
The last track you finished?
Japan, back in October, I haven’t made anything for so long. I tried last night but gave up cos I got board.
The last tune you reloaded? Uploaded? Downloaded?
Cha VIP at Rinsessions, Ministry. A Walk in the Car Park or Stringulate (a sort of a hip hop/ crunk beat). And probably cheese, Bobby Brown Don’t be Cruel... yeah that was the latest addition.
Last thing you blagged?
I got sent something from Nike the other day.
And the last thing you bought with hard earned cash?
Hopefully when I get home I would have won an adidas Superstar leather jacket on eBay.
Last time someone nearly threw up on you?
[Laughs] Ah… you’ve seen the pics from Brussels. We went to a funfair with a 60 metre high swing which was pretty crazy, something dropped there [points ridiculously close to his face]. We thought it was bird’s sh*t but then this girl walks past and she’s COVERED in sick and we realised what it was… discussing!!!
Last loves from The Plastician
The last time you got air or rejected from a chick?
Happens everytime I go out, I don’t care, I’ll say anything. If I get rejected it’s cos SHE’S not ready for what I had to say to her.
Last time you used a bad chat up line?
I don’t use chat up lines, I’ll just say something random like… ‘You’ve got really nice elbows’ or ‘What do you think of Bob Monkhouse?’ Just to see what kind of reaction I’ll get.
The last Valentines present you gave?
When I was with my girl, I took her to the theatre to see a musical (I hate musicals); I can’t think of anything I hate more.
And the last Valentines you received?
I dunno, I can’t remember, probably furry handcuffs.
Last time you were embarrassed in front of a female?
When I met my girlfriend’s parents for the FIRST TIME, I was hammered. It was at a 21st birthday boat party and the staff tried to throw me off, I was so embarrassed.
Catch The Plastician on rotation on Radio One’s The Residency every six weeks from Feb 5th and check out… http://www.thehardgraft.blogspot.com/
MC Narstie's Better Than U!!!
Taken from RWD Magazine
The self-proclaimed Mr Kipling of the UK underground - cos he’s ‘exceedingly good’ - N Double A’s MC Narstie tells RWD about his hot filling...
Words by Danny Walker
Not afraid to tell the world all about himself, new Dice Records’ signing and Brixton native Narstie rhymes about friends lost, women gained, jokes had and food eaten. He tells us how he got his name onto flyers and his lyrics into people memories. “I started off as a crew slag, goin’ from crew to crew spitting bars,” he jokes. “Then two years ago things started picking up for me. I was on people’s phone lines like their baby mothers!” On a mission to outshine everyone, Narstie helped South London’s N Double A gleam from within the council estates, rundown flats and general street-living. “There are 11 of us coming through, each with their own unique style; DJ Frampster, DJ Suicide, Ceo, Oozie, L. Man, Dreama, Young One, Infamous, Flamer, Solo and myself. I’m not saying we’re all livin’ grimy but when we come together we’re like Real Madrid, Galactico - pure stars. And Dice Recordings have got our back.” N Doubs’ Infamous and Solo confirm the love inside the camp, and explain, “We’re all close outside music; Narstie is the big brother and we got love for him; Oozie is murkin’, L Man is the Justin Timberlake and everyone’s doin’ their thing.”
With tunes ranging from slow melodic wifey teasers to hypement of the highest order, Narstie informs he’s not just on a grime tip, “Me, I’m an artist, I’m off-key, I’m on everything from grime to that techno sh*t. I grew up in the system and have learned how to express myself; I spit from the heart and from my mind.” His forthcoming mixtape I’m Betta Than U (with title-track video and single on the way) exemplifies further why people need to listen closer. “I’m always spitting my issues; it’s not about talking about what some next man is doin,’” he expresses before summing up a few flows: “We’ve all lost our house keys, we’ve all over-run the bath, we’ve all burnt a pizza in the oven... You know I always talk about food innit – and people can relate to it.” The underground pleaser, Brush Man where Narstie and Solo cuss each other, has gotten many wondering what exactly he’s gonna do next? “We’re just trying to bring back more comedy to the scene - hold tight Solo cos we argue everyday. I just heard it made best vocal of 2005. It came about when we were arguing in the studio and thought we might as well do it on a beat.”
The self-confessed sexiest fat kid in the world has loads of projects up his sleeve. “Look out for the single I’m Bak [yes, spelt B.A.K] and Hold It Down RMX feat. Shystie, J2K and Durrty Goodz. There’s more mixtapes coming - I’m planning eight this year; Fat & Proud; I’m Betta Than You And So Is My Crew.” As well as his album you can check Narstie on P Jam’s sicker than sick ‘Grindie’ remix of Coldplay’s Spun A Web.
With the video for the comical Brush Man around the corner, Narstie’s confident 2006 will be a big year. “Yeah, the video is coming soon, which will be jokes, I think we both got it on that tune. I’m the fat kid so I expect a few disses at me and also part two is coming soon. Don’t forget my role in the film London State of Mind (written and directed by the Dice team) - I cut through, doin’ my dodgy dealing. I’m Bak!!! The American’s need to be scared cos I’m doin’ this for the fat fans.”
DVD/ Mix CD I’m Betta Than U is OUT NOW on Dice Records
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Katie Pearl Speaks on New Album
Katie
Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.
Taken from http://www.rwdmag.com
Whether it’s on a soulful rhythm or a ruthlessly dirty grime riddim, Paperchase Recordings’ Katie Pearl knows how to hit the right note.
It’s midday (well, post-breakfast and pre-lunch) and SUBWAY’s SUB of the Day is Meatball Marinara at a mere £1.99; I must admit my mind isn’t fully on a work thing. That was until I leisurely (yet-hungrily) stroll into Overtone’s Holborn based studio and hear the first DaVinChe (and Geeneus of Dump Valve) beat. The producer of the moment DaVinChe – the same guy who amazed me live at RWD in Stereo less than a week before – is at the maaaahooooussive mixing desk. Katie Pearl of Leave Me Alone and Kano’s Nobody Don’t Dance Know More (Remix) fame is in the vocal recording booth. Melodically singing over the grimey Wanna Be Your Girl intro, Katie is fearless in her note execution and hits every one – but the music stops. DaVinChe presses one of three million buttons and speaks to Ms Pearl via the studio’s intercom, “Yeah that’s great, just extend the word, ‘ear’ when you sing the intro.” Via acapella the words are repeated with emphasis on the chosen and newly extended ‘ear’; now seemingly ready she then asks for the beat to be replayed into her headphones.
She nails the intro and briefly breaks to talk to RWD. With loads of her fans waiting for her forthcoming album, she explains the longness, “I know, I know, I’m trying to vocal it and do it properly. I want it to come out as a quality product. Please just bare with me and I’ll get it there.” Accepting her apologies on behalf of those waiting I delve into what it will consist of; she updates “it will be soulful and grimey, a real fusion of the two. Obviously I was brought up on R&B and music like that and grime is the new thing (for me), but I love it. You know they call it rhythm and grime, that’s also the right label for what I’m doing.” Grime and soul on the one LP sounds great and she continues, “as you can hear from what DaVinChe and I are doin’ we’re keeping it proper grimey but catering for everyone from garage to other genres.” Not wanting to leave without an exclusive of some kind I press for some limited edition information, “It’s not official yet but it might be called Make It Official.” Job done, instantly a blood hungry journalism bug exhumes me and I press for more, “the reason for this is cos from young everyone’s been saying to me, ‘Katie, why don’t you sing? Why don’t you sing Katie?’ So now, the album is me making that official, but that’s not official yet [laughs].” So when can one expect this promising product? Just before my much-deserved trip to SUBWAY she leaves RWD with, “it will be out this year sometime. I want it to be out for summer in all the cars and on iPods but we’ll see, we might just put out the single. I’m working so hard so keep waiting please; it will be so worth the wait.” RWD definitely will, we’ll put it on the list along with PS3, Spiderman 3, Wiley’s 2nd Phase and a whole other bunch of ‘can’t wait for’ goodies.
Words by (the now full) Danny Walker
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Walking in to the sound of Heatwave (Punchline Records) amidst the finest selection of R&B, bashment, soco and Caribbean flavours since Notting Hill Carnival, we were pleased that RWD in Stereo was off to a good start. A slow yet promising 8pm start was soon eclipsed by the opening of a post Eastenders/ The Bill floodgate and the Cargo dwellers seemed all too pleased with the sprinkling of free drink. The sounds of Rinse FM DJ's Design and Kendall got the dance into a UKG/ hip hop/ R&B frenzy, with the biggest reactions coming from their +5 crew. The vibrant female DJs knew how to draw the avid bar lingerers to the filling dancefloor and when it was time for Lowkey to jump on the mic, the stage was well and truly set. Starting with a spoken word mind-blower ‘Key really showed why he’s currently talk of the town.
Sway’s partner in rhyme Pyrelli soon donned the stage with slick flows and a somewhat brief PA as the crowd in the main room clogged the dancefloor entrance. As clients sipped sweet freeness our Blazin Star run street team rolled through (sporting brand new logo-clad t’s) just in time to deliver the asking public the new ‘F**k Valentines’ issue.
Paperchase Recordings’ DaVinChe and Katie Pearl were up next and despite being half dressed (rocking jumper pon-shoulder) DaVinChe showed Cargo exactly how to play the piano with style. Katie told girls exactly how to handle troublesome guys telling song based stories which involved her letting-off some favourites which included the crowd mover Leave Me Alone. DaVinChe walked the keys and Katie walked the melody, long enough for us to get some snaps (pictured) and leave us with a warm ‘wow, the UK has pure talent’ feeling. As MTV filmed the night everyone was in a relaxed mood and waited to see who’ll grace the stage next.
Scratchy made his was to the stage after a micro R&B interlude and the Yetnal From Bethnal reeled off bars thanks to DJ Maximum’s big selections. Meanwhile in the lesser packed middle room underground magician (in every sense of the word) Dynamo was being filmed for Channel 4. Wowing onlookers with crazy-arse in your face tricks. He showed his growing fan base a live version of his self-titled Dynamo DVD (which incidentally is available to buy now). Ruff Sqwad’s Fuda Guy joined Scratchos and one ‘You Know Me Man’ sent frontliners wild in a ‘zoop zoop’ frenzy. A somewhat unbooked shower ten minutes then followed as SLK’s Flirta D grimed out the stage followed by Ghetto, Skepta, Jammer and the rest. Despite being unauthorised Flirta was on the mic talking all kinds of lyrical madness and the crowd lapped it up.
Manchester’s JSD, Goldfinger, and Nika D of Virus Syndicate finished off the night as Mark One supplied some slick beats. Tune into the next RWD Magazine to see/ read the full rundown.
NON -biased and opinionated words by the tired yet on-point RWD Team
Junk email of the Month - February 2006
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Image of the Week - Chelski!!!
I just watch a goofy yet brilliant footballer end Chelski's hopes for world domination... need I say more, as to why this is Image of the Week???
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
I'm slacking?!?!
Anonymous recently said...
more posts danny, ur slacking
6:30 PM
Danny Walker replied with...
You know what? You’re right. I'm as slack as a pair of Gold Anniversary Y-fronts right now - You know that ‘special’ - I hope that’s chocolate - stained pair as seen half way down the wrinkly limbs of a geriatric World War I veteran. [Sway]Walker Up Your Speed!!![/Sway]
11:49 PM
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I've been meaning to Blog for a while but been mega busy.
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