LE TV Interview: 7ru (Tru Factz)

3-Part interview with 7RU / TRU FACTZ, based on his childhood, how he got into what he does, what he has accomplished and his plans for the future, also featuring 2 tracks from the local Hip-Hop artist.

LE TV: Interview - Scottish Hip-Hop's 'Nasty P'

3-Part interview with Edinburgh's Nasty P.

Also featuring 2 new tracks from the Hip Hop artist.

Wurrd Jenkins: Oh The Horrah!

 

"Oh The Horrah" is a chaotic clash of broken break-beats, growling bass-lines stabby pianos, screeching synths and the razor sharp molasses flow of Wurrd Jenkins.

The EP contains 2 additional remixes of the original, the first by Edinburgh based Electronic Artist
Edward Spark who's take on the track adds funky electronics with clean break-beats and a feature verse from California's Emceebrownbear who adds in a new verse in the middle, his smooth buttery flow adds an additional element to the track not out of place being sandwiched between 2 verses of the hard style Scots of Wurrd Jenkins.

The 2nd remix featured is by Toatie Made It (www.beatstars.com/toatiemadeit/), who's approach to the track takes a more modern rap/grime approach with shuffling strings and rolling snare drums, capturing a claustrophobic atmosphere that truly resonated "the horrah" vibe of the track.



Twitter contacts:
@wurrdjenkins
@producerspark
@toatiemadeit
@emceebrownbear

Werd (SOS) - Echo [Double Single Release]

Werd x Supermann On The Beat = Echo / Purpose

Written & recorded by Drew Devine.
Beat production by Supermann On Da Beat.
Cover artwork painted by Brain Pack.

Hip-Hop from Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Werd (SOS) & Deeko: Sorry We Were Missed LP

 

12 years after 'Werd n Deeko - SOS Vol.1’ the Edinburgh based emcee's return with a new LP. Self-funded and released entirely independently via Sons of Scotland publishing. With countless songs released over the years, we now go back to where it all started.

*** Click Here For All Digital Store / Streaming Links ***

 

The new album is also accompanied by a double music video.

Written by Drew Devine & Derek Stewart. 

Recorded and mixed by Werd aka Drew Devine.

Artwork Photograph from Bronia Stewart. Art by Drew Devine.

Beat production from Jigz, Scant Squad, LCA, Salem & Nunny.

Who Cried Wolf? Limbo [Official Video]

Directed by Jesus Barrero at JBA Music Video

Produced by Deezy Doubles

Music by RJ Cherry

SNOW - Hell of A Ride [Video]

Taken from the album "All or Nothing" 

Released 01.01.21 

Shot & edited by @MoltenMedia 

Music by @V.I.P.N 

Stream the full album on all major streaming services. 

Limited edition, signed hard-copies available. Contact: OFFICIALSNOWMUSIC@HOTMAIL.CO.UK

'A Wee EP' by Werd (SOS)

 'A Wee EP' by Werd (SOS)

Out now on all digital platforms from 14th September 2020.

5-track Alternative Scottish Hip-Hop release: contains vocal features by Spawn Zero, Texture & Mog. All beat production from Salem. Recorded and mixed by Drew Devine in Leith, Edinburgh at Sons of Scotland (SOS). 2020 All Rights Reserved.

EP Smart Link : https://ditto.fm/a-wee

Thank you for any kind of support, streaming, sharing or promotion.

Radio edit version is also available on request.

Drew Devine / Werd x

www.hiphop.scot

WERD x LAIGO - Laochs a’ Mheur-chlàir

'But Doctor, I Am Pagliacci' album coming 2020.

Beat production: Laigo (RIP).
Photography: @0405Photography.
Make up: Naomi's Fun House Edinburgh.
Released by Sons of Scotland (SOS) publishing.

Spawn Zero - New Album Review

‘Whatever makes you happy’ – These words echo as soft melodies play with the feel of a Lewis Carroll fantasy novel. As the first wave of audio hits our ears in the intro, we get a sense of what to expect in this project: A person who finds purpose by helping others or making them smile. While perhaps ignoring the void of happiness within themselves. ‘I’m not happy, but I’m not the priority’. Is it purely kindness that creates this aim for outwards reach? or lack of hope - that you can’t have the same impact on your own life? Perhaps if not for ourselves, outwards rants and anger could help a listener or viewer feeling similar. Afterall, isn’t that the point of making art?

While many Scotland based emcees have found themselves following UK’s recent grime insurgence and tailgate the southern movement. There is a selection of homegrown artists still creating a unique outlet of audible talent up here. Spawn fits that latter for sure. While Scottish hip-hop artists such as Gasp, G-Mo, Ransom FA, The Honey Farm and Empress really moved the scene forward in 2019, expect Spawn Zero to lead from the front in 2020. With this short album review, I’ll dive into his new album dropping February 1^st, 2020 on digital formats.

Music can be a diary, a log of achievements and inner reflection. From the start we hear a vague honesty on the record. Inner battles and self-aware contradictions. Most writers in this genre will question themselves on having the balance between a rapper’s ego and being humble as a person. This is no exception, if anything Spawn discusses this openly with self-awareness. If not in attitude as much as lyrics. As indicated on the track-list, these are audio ‘Mood Swings’ consistent in the genre.

Spawn often flows as quickly as his apparent intake of alcohol; the boasting and confrontation of addiction is prevalent throughout many tracks. ‘The Lights’ he seeks could be quick overindulgent flashes on a night out, rather than an ongoing steady glow of sobriety. But while this is celebrated, it’s clear from the lyrics that it’s becoming normality and not something he is proud of anymore.

The album in terms of recording and mixing is consistent and clear. Beat choice is progressive to the genre with a signature sound throughout. The instrumental choice doesn’t look back to 90’s hip-hop or push towards English grime, something that’s oversaturated by many writers in Scotland. This leans towards a trippy, trappy hip-hop sound more seen in the US charts and underground. Spawn’s ability to flow in various tones and emotion is clear. Whatever the tracks BMP he tends to rap at speed, however arguably his best material comes when he slows down and puts real emotion into speaking to the listener in these short breaks – often mid-song.

I won’t spoil the album any further, however I think the above will give you an idea of what to expect from the project. Although some of the subjects repeat (such as speaking on intake of substances), that is however a repeating aspect in a lot of our lives. I can’t say it’s a negative point to bring it up more than once - more so a realisation that our lives have this addictive pattern on repeat also. There are also some great vocal features from Jazz Williams and Barz Fury. With that said, the features don’t take away from the personal solo album feel at all.

Favourite tracks:

·         ‘Doom Petrol’. A short, deep and personal song written as a letter to his father.

·         ‘S U F F E R’. An incredible strong chorus with critical verses almost dissing himself on chosen lifestyle and pathways. A clash of ego and doubt.

In conclusion Swan Zero and Jazz Williams create a strong piece of work that updates Scottish hip-hop into 2020. Though the fast past will be easier to the ear on people familiar with our accent, the content isn’t limited to Scottish culture or local perspectives. Jump in and listen on the 1^st Feb. Released on all good digital outlets. 

Review by Drew Devine aka Werd.

Scottie Media #RepYourCity [Cypher] Ep.1-3

Werd - Somebody That I Used to Know (Dub)

Tzusan - "Whats My Line?" [HD Video]

Brand new visuals for "Whats My Line?" taken from Tzusan's forthcoming solo project dropping on SKOOP later this year. Credits to the one and only Baux Cat on the lens.

MacKenzie - Year of The Panda [LP]

 

A Hip-hop / Trap / RnB soundscape lamenting the demises of a species that refuses to reproduce or adapt to its surroundings.

Released November 17, 2017

Produced Mixed & Mastered by MacKenzie @ NuVoice Studios 

Additional production by Kid Robotik & Soundthief

For BandCamp Direct Link Click Here 

To View in iTunes Please Click Here 

'On The Rocks' by Werd (SOS), ft Kirsty Innes [Video]

'On The Rocks' [Official Music Video]

Feat: Kirsty Innes

Prod. Gareth Jones aka Geezilla.

Filmed by: Omar Al-Zidjali

Werd - Here Are Some Bars, Fk It

Werd confirms new album release date for 'Alien'

New 13-track solo album from Werd released 16th October 2015.

Features production from: Bigg Taj, Righteous Fist, Konchis, Madman Speakz, Dixie, C. Boyd, Sea-Bass, Tam O'Shatner, Lorne MacDougall, Big Shamu, loonatic beats & Dale A Thomson.

Available on digital download or limited edition CD copies.

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.

Stream/Download Below:

Beats from The Burgh (JkBeats)

James Kelly aka JK Beats has released an instrumental tape online, and they are all completely FREE to download. Follow the producer and his updates via his Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/JkBeats/501387673304958

MOG - In Black 'N' White (Free Download?!)

Well, if you are reading this, and you didn't already buy the release. Good news...




Shouts to Steg G / Powercut Productions.

Direct link: https://mog-in-black-n-white.bandcamp.com/album/in-black-n-white