Sampleface's Favourite Albums Of 2012
Better late than never, the team at Sampleface give you their favourite albums of 2012.
12 Days of Early 90's Hip Hop - Day 7
Happy new year on Day 7 of 12 Days of Early 90’s Hip Hop and The Oynx is here… Bacdafucup – Onyx (1993) Produced by Chyskillz, Kool Tee, Jam Master Jay and Jeff Harris This debut album from Onyx made the sort of impact one more readily associates with a heavy-duty post-apocalyptic street assault. It’s …
VIDEO: RKZ - Superstars feat. Sian Sanderson
Sampleface favourite RKZ’s starts the new year off with a superb video for his track Superstars featuring the delectable Sian Sanderson. Happy new year to you all! We couldn’t think of anything better to kick 2013 off than the new video from RKZ. While his mixtape Words of Adrenaline is picking up steam, he dropped …
12 Days of Early 90's Hip Hop - Day 6
Day 6 of 12 Days of Early 90’s Hip Hop and we haven’t moved from 1993 yet. Here Come the Lords – Lords of The Underground (1993) Produced by Marley Marl, K-Def and DJ Lord Jazz The debut album from LOTUG, with the last full-length production job from Marley Marl, this album was a huge …
12 Days of Early 90's Hip Hop - Day 5
We don’t have five gold rings for Day 5 of 12 Days of Early 90’s Hip Hop but and we’re still in 1993. Black Sunday – Cypress Hill (1993) Produced by DJ Muggs and T-Ray It was a close call with this slot. I almost plumped for Guru’s Jazzmatazz Volume 1, which might just edge it …
ONE TO WATCH: Tay Devenny
Meet Tay Devenny: an emcee out of the UK with a laid-back and smooth flow reminiscent of Guru from his Jazzmatazz projects. Backed by jazzy and downtempo beats, Devenny showcases how hip-hop isn’t just about aggression and braggadocio. Take his recent collaboration with your boy Languid, for example. From the cold smooth production to the poetic imagery laced …
12 Days of Early 90's Hip Hop - Day 4
Day 4 of 12 Days of Early 90’s Hip Hop and we’re onto 1993. Menace II Society Soundtrack – Various Artists (1993) Produced by Various Producers I start with the first of the albums released in hip hop’s most golden of years: 1993. I was 14 and knocking about with inappropriate boys. I was too young …
SATURDAY MATINÉE: Bassline Baseline (2005)
A great documentary on the shortlived TB-303 that spawned some influential basslines after its “death”.
12 Days of Early 90's Hip Hop - Day 3
Day 3 of our 12 Days of Early 90’s Hip Hop and we’re journeying back to 1992. The Chronic – Dr Dre Released December 1992 Produced by Dr Dre and Suge Knight Whichever way you slice the pie, this is an important record. I’m from Manchester and I barely give a fuck about the geographical …
12 Days of Early 90's Hip Hop - Day 2
Onto Day 2 of our 12 Days of Early 90’s Hip Hop and we look at another classic, this time from 1992. Mecca and the Soul Brother – Pete Rock and C. L. Smooth (1992) Produced by Pete Rock, C. L. Smooth and Large Professor The debut album from Pete Rock and C. L. Smooth …