2005
The latest releases from Brighton's hip hop artists and labels.If we've missed your release off the list, drop us an email at info@brightonhiphop.com
Enlish AKA Big Dave - So Massive Vol 1 (Imagineers/Massive Warriors)
Cd
September 05
20 Tracks of mayhem from the Imagineers MC mixtape style, with a selection of hot cover versions, collabo's and orignal tunes.
Production comes from 184, Steve Clear and Ido with Tom Hines, Dr Syntax, Koaste, Devise, Elemental and Tai all pop up for a guest spot or two.
www.myspace.com/enlish
Branch 2 - Car Alarm (Southside Recs)
7''
August 05
Debut 7'' from Branch 2 producer Tenshun with this Princess Trust supported 2 tracker on the new Southside imprint
2 tracks of trademark instramental business from the long time Brightonite. Look out for more Branch 2 material alongside Non Cons MC Real D in the future
www.tenshon.co.uk
Evil Ed & K-Delight - Live from Ceasars' Palace (Playing Around)
CD Only
June 05
Over 40 tracks get flung on the wheels of steel during this 3 - turntable - live extravaganza, all recorded warts and all in one take.
Ceasars' Palace is the first in a series of team ups from these two Uk dons, check out Ed's website for more info, and tune into K-Delight on his weekly net radio show from 7 till 9 pm on www.urfonline.com
www.hidproductions.co.uk
www.djk-delight.com
BG & Buzz - Say What (White)Vinyl Only
June 05
Mysterious white-lable pressure from some of Brighton's most well known and established artists.
Say What is a Jam - sampling dancefloor monster, guarenteed to be tearing up a club near you right now.
This one's a strictly limited, one time only vinyl issue, so get it while you can
The Jezter - The Blue Deck (4 World Media)Download Only
June 05
This one's a download special, only available direct from the 4 world media website.
12 instramental tracks from producer the Jezter, picking up where last years the Blue Deck left off. Check the website for more info...
www.thejezter.com
www.4-wordmedia.com.com
Yoshi - Trees and Flowers (Nefista)CD Only
May 05
Album number two from MC and producer Yoshi, the follow up to last years From a Western Box.
Th self-confessed studio head has been getting some good press for Flowers and Trees, coming correct with 12 tracks drawing on a wide range of influences. Check out the website for more info...
www.nefisa.co.uk/Flowers&Trees.htm
The Dugout Compilation (Zebra Traffic)CD Only
February 05
A nice compilation CD from Zebra Traffic's Dugout radio show, featuring highlights from the Zebra back catalog.
Brighton's home grown talent are represented with tracks from Digi Tek, Simpson and the Lazy One, and Quantic Soul Orchestra's remix of Cappo's Learn to be Strong.
www.zebratraffic.co.uk
Salvo - Cooking the Books (Last Minute Records)Vinyl Only
April 05
Release number 2 from Bognors Finest Salvo, this time with a 7 track EP totally produced by his brother 184 on thier own Last Minute records imprint.
Cuts come from DJ Simpson and Mr Crumb and there's a guest spot from Conspicious from the Colony on the track Dead Moths.
www.lastminuterecords.co.uk
Hypercondriacs - Hook Line & Sinker (Clever Looking)Vinyl Only
April 05
First 12 on the new Clever Looking label. The Hypercondriacs are former Metaphorce MC Debut 75, Dj Iye 95 of Digi Tek fame and producer Double Czechin.
This is a double A side release, with Hook Line and Sinker featuring Rup and Mr J and the solo vocal cut Back to Burn on the flip.
www.cleverlooking.org
Menagerie - Wild Kingdom (Esperanto)CD Only
April 05
The long awaited full length Menagerie Lp finally drops on new local label Esperanto. 15 tracks of Menagerie mayhem featuring mc's Dr Syntax and Elemental, producer Tom Caruana and Dj Nick Maxwell.
Look out for future collaborations with newly added Menagerie members Koaste aand Ido soon