Category: Hip Hop & Grime
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Single Review: “Tekken Freestyle” – WhoisOrion
One of the most exciting upcoming artists in the UK right now WhoisOrion is back again with brand new head spinning freestyle Tekken! Those with their pulse on the UK scene will have this quick witted spitter on their radar already. WhoisOrion has cultivated a cult underground following with his independent releases across GRM Daily…
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Single Review: “Games” – PR6TTY E
Games is the brand new single from promising 18 year-old artist PR6TTY E and man it goes hard! Originally cutting his teeth in the cloud rap scene, PR6TTY E is an enigmatic artist who – like his song says – has levelled up in recent years. Coining his new style as ‘electropunk’, PR6TTY E now…
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ARTIST OF THE YEAR VOTE 2019
It’s that time of the year again when YOU get to crown your RIDE Music Artist of the Year for 2019. Simply enter the name of any artist featured on RIDE Music in any capacity this year and press ‘submit’. It’s time to back your favourite artist in the North East and help them win…
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Live Review: Giggs brought an all-star cast and show to O2 Academy Newcastle | 25/11/20
From LDN to NCL, UK rap legend Giggs brought an all-star cast from the capital to Newcastle on the first UK date of his Hollowman tour at O2 Academy Newcastle. Tiny Boost, Ms Banks, Ambush, Sneakbo and the legendary Charlie Sloth all had the pleasure of warming up the stage for the man himself. This…
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Track of the Week: “Drive A Car With Your Eyes Closed” – Jack Fox
We’re breaking the rules a little bit with this Track of the Week. It’s not hip-hop, or even rap, “Drive A Car With Your Eyes Closed” is Jack Fox‘s spoken-word call to arms. Originally released in 2018 as a part of Jack’s ‘Seriously Butterflies’ EP, the track quickly became a fan favourite with amazing responses…
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EP Review: “Valley Of The Ash Trees” – Just B
If you’ve clicked this review you probably already know a little about Just B. The Ashington based rapped is widely considered to be one of the best in the North East at what he does. He’s gained a reputation for his razor-sharp flows and brutally honest lyricism that often depicts the worst parts of life…
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Live Review: Ocean Wisdom gives a lesson in lyrical force at Newcastle Uni SU | 25/11/19
Ocean Wisdom invaded Newcastle University’s student union with a lyrical force so powerful that by the end of the concert the crowd had developed a collective repetitive strain injury from constantly shaking their heads. Wisdom walked onto the stage humble and chill from the start and dripping like a stylish rainbow in a colourful North…
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Track of the Week: “Both” (Headie One Remix) – Listaa
Listaa has made his name as one of the most respected artists to come out of North East in recent years, with solid projects like ‘PiSC3S’ and ‘Calm’ making him a leading name in Sunderland’s hip-hop and grime scene. However, the SR5 spitter’s releases have been sporadic in 2019, leaving us wanting more much more…
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