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Author: Taytula Burke

London based lady 'livin' la vida writer'. I'm into what makes humans tick, so you will catch me waxing lyrical on anything from music to politics and all the glorious and mundane things in between.
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Review: 050 Boyz – Everything 050

September 2, 2015November 18, 2020 by Taytula Burke

Newark’s 050 Boyz have been on the scene in various guises since the illustrious Golden Era, but it’s been only two years since they joined forces proper to launch an assault on the industry. Being from Brick City; Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK no doubt rubbed shoulders with some of the areas …

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REVIEW: Constant Deviants – Avant Garde

May 14, 2015February 29, 2020 by Taytula Burke

Constant Deviants have built up a reputation for delivering quality hip hop during a career that spans two decades, and their latest offering, Avant Garde, is no exception. The duo – consisting of rapper M.I. and producer DJ Cutt – first unleashed their combined talents on the world in the form of ‘Competition Catch Speed …

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Review: Buggs Tha Rocka – Scattered Thoughts of an American Poet

December 16, 2014November 22, 2019 by Taytula Burke

We reviewed Buggs tha Rocka’s Scattered Thoughts of an American Poet. Although not yet a household name, Buggs has been steadily making his mark on the industry. Already the recipient of two Cincinnati Entertainment Awards, his reputation as a gifted lyricists has seen the likes of Talib Kweli regularly bring him on stage, performing to …

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Review: Kid Vishis – Timing Is Everything

July 24, 2014November 22, 2019 by Taytula Burke

There’s something to be said for a rapper who can generate a buzz as loud as a hornet’s nest without blessing the world with a full album. Kid Vishis is one such emcee and we reviewed his debut album, Timing Is Everything. Kid Vishis has managed just that armed only with a few mixtapes and appearances …

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REVIEW: Iron Braydz – Verbal sWARdz

April 6, 2014November 22, 2019 by Taytula Burke

Forget about flying daggers, Verbal sWARdz are coming your way courtesy of Iron Braydz and Taytula Burke reviewed the album for Sampleface. Triple Darkness’ newest member has been digging in the crates to come up with a collection of previously unreleased material that would no doubt have gathered dust on a hard drive somewhere. Depending …

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Review: Matt Maddox – Righteous Fury

February 17, 2014December 22, 2019 by Taytula Burke

There’s not long to go before Righteous Fury is unleashed upon the world of hip hop in the form of Matt Maddox’s latest release. Coming four years after his solo debut, Righteous Fury sees Kansas resident Matt Maddox use and improve the penmanship and raw delivery style that has earned him a loyal legion of …

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Review: Apex Zero – Reality Provoking Liberation

October 16, 2013November 22, 2019 by Taytula Burke

West London’s Apex Zero delivers a powerful debut this month entitled Reality Provoking Liberation. The name is clue enough that this is not a trap, ratchet or dance music offering. The 12 track project is a non-stop call to overthrow an oppressive system that has everyone around the world under the cosh. Apex Zero accuses …

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Review: Ethemadassassin – Soul On Fire

September 18, 2013November 22, 2019 by Taytula Burke

Ethemadassassin has dropped his third solo album. We know his soul is on fire, but can the same be said of the album? In a bid to bear his soul, E delivers a 13 track project that touches on a variety of subjects such as growing up in the crack era, 80s & 90s; being …

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Hip Hop R&B

RKZ – SOULar EP

September 17, 2013September 17, 2013 by Taytula Burke

Better late than never, Taytula Burke gave RKZ’s SOULar EP a listen. I hold my hands up: I’m a little late with this one. The SOULar EP from RKZ dropped in August and the shock waves are still reverberating through my iPod. The project is a collaboration from the Luton based singer-songwriter /rapper and beat …

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Hip Hop

Hip Hop And The “F” Word

June 10, 2013May 24, 2019 by Taytula Burke

Hip hop hasn’t always had a harmonious relationship with the F word – feminism – but where does it stand now and is it any better in other genres? Taytula Burke ponders on the subject. I’ve been a fan of hip hop ever since I made my debut on this planet. No other genre of …

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