Conscious Route - Protest EP

Protest EP 

 

Conscious Route is a rapper, MC, poet and singer-songwriter who was born in London before moving to Edinburgh over a decade ago. 

 

In 2020 he unleashed the collaborative - ‘Lost Routes’ album, alongside producer True Note - The album received a 4-star review in The Scotsman and picked out for a ‘track of the week' on BBC Introducing Scotland. In addition to this - his last two releases ‘Trojan’ and his feature on ‘Dragons Jaw’ by ‘Post Coal Prom Queen’ were named track of the week on BBC Introducing Scotland and his Sensory EP from August was a collaboration with producer Toni Smoke – which saw 2 tracks receive worldwide airplay on Rapstation 365 – Radio station of legendary Chuck D.

 

Protest EP is a thundering blend of contemporary sounds and old-school execution showcasing Conscious Route’s diversity and versatility as an artist and a willingness to embrace more cutting-edge production styles while not compromising his individuality or past credentials. The EP is produced by fellow Edinburgh-based beat-maker - Crink and cuts by iconic UK turntablist, DJ JabbaThaKut on the track ‘C4’.

 

 

 Never one to conform to industry trends or expectations – Protest EP is another heavy addition to Conscious Route’s diverse and progressive back catalogue which he looks to continue to add to through 2021 and beyond…

 

 

Father & Son : Conscious Route / Tzusan [Video]

Conscious Route & Tzusan: Father and Son 

 Following a brief hiatus, Edinburgh-based rapper, Conscious Route has joined forces with producer Tzusan for the new single, ‘Father and Son.’ The single features swirling sonics alongside Conscious Route’s deep lyricism to deliver a track that demands more than one listen to unlock. There is also a darker, downtempo and more atmospheric remix from Konchis which strips the sound back to basics allowing Conscious Route’s rhymes to sit at the forefront. 

Father and Son follows 2020’s “Lost Routes” collaboration album with producer True Note which went on gain a 4-star review from Fiona Shepherd, have 5 tracks named among Scotland’s top 100 tunes last year in The Herald and having ‘track of the week’ on BBC Introducing Scotland. Conscious Route looks set to continue delivering homegrown hip-hop to make you think throughout 2021. 

Father & Son Produced by Tzusan (Skoop Records) 

Lyrics by Conscious Route 

Stem Mixed by Forest DLG @ KMJ45 Studio 

Video Shot and Produced by Ben Glasgow 

Special thanks to Rita Hu for dance performance in the video Tom Clover & One9Ate7 for editorial and press support.

Released by True Hold Records Released on 14.05.2021

‘Lost Routes’ by Conscious Route & True Note

 Conscious Route & True Note: Lost Routes

Edinburgh-based rapper, Conscious Route and producer, True Note bring you their collaborative debut album, ‘Lost Routes.’ As True Note brings a range of musical styles from hip-hop to grime and drum and bass, Conscious Route uses his lyrics to deliver social commentary, personal insights, and politicized wordplay.

The Album is out now on all digital platforms

 

Music from this 20-track release has already been catching attention, with three instrumentals and one full track being picked up by Channel 4 for their mini documentary series, ‘Take Your Knee Off My Neck,’ a response to the killing of George Floyd, which shared experiences of racism as it delved into the issues around the Black Lives Matter movement. 

You can hear instrumental extracts from ‘Needles', 'Mash up Days', 'Cat’s out the Bag' and the full vocal version of 'Frontline' on episodes 1, 2 and 4:  

https://www.channel4.com/programmes/take-your-knee-off-my-neck 

A powerful and personal contemplation on UK life in the 21st Century, this release possesses more than enough bump to take the message to radio and the clubs too. 

On a personal note, I can't recommend this album enough. It's utterly outstanding. -  Drew Devine aka Werd

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Deeko - Life Itself Vol.3 [Free Mixtape]

Contains existing features and new tracks.
Tracklist selected and edited by Deeko.
Vocal editing and mastering by Werd.

Vocal features include: Bang Dirty, Jordan Butler, Conscious Route, Wardie Burns, Blasfima Sinna, Werd & More.

Sons of Scotland 2015.

Direct Link: https://deeko.bandcamp.com/album/life-itself-vol-3



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Direct Link: https://deeko.bandcamp.com/album/life-itself-vol-3

DC Presents: The Route 54 Mixtape (Re-Upload)

Route 54 was a mixtape put together by Bright Sparks a couple of years before DJ Scuba launched the Scotland Standup Mixtapes and this served as his influence to get them started.

Featuring artists from all over Scotland, this includes some tracks from some disbanded crews and solo acts aswell as a few acts that are still heavily influential in Scottish Hip Hop today.

One for your collections guys. Enjoy.

And much love and respect to Bright Sparks for allowing us to put it out.

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'The Wee Hings' wins Scottish BAFTA

Short film made by 19 year old student Iain Henderson commissioned for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony, screened to over 40,000 people at Celtic Park has just won a BAFTA award. The music / poetry / video project also feature Zambian Astronaut production and vocals from rapper Mog.

Watch the BAFTA winning video below:

 Who says hip-hop in Scotland isn't recognized or respect? Surely those people that doubt the genre are slowly digesting their words. Hip-hop in Scotland is thriving, it’s time people sat up and noticed.

Sometimes Buckie drinking young guys can shine as bright as anyone else...









BAFTA website:
http://www.bafta.org/scotland/awards

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