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Copywrite – God Save The King (Proper English Version)
Copywrite - God Save The King (Proper English Version)
Release Date – Tuesday 15th May 2012 (link coming soon) 13th June (read below).
Being able to listen to Copywrite’s “God Save the King (Proper English Version)” makes me smile for reasons unfathomable to most. The concept for the project began in early 2011 after an interview with Copywrite for Hip-Hop Kings following the release of “Life and Times of Peter Nelson”. I’m not for one second suggesting I’m responsible for God Save The King (Proper English Version) however I’ve been involved indirectly throughout the making of the album. That being said the review has being a challenge to ensure an unbiased view of the album.
UPDATE – Due to a change in Man Bites Dog Records’ international distribution for God Save The King (Proper English Version) the release date has been moved back to 13th June 2012. Hip-Hop Kings will still present the download link on the day of release.
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Rhyme Asylum Freestyle and Interview with Hip-Hop Kings
Rhyme Asylum
Rhyme Asylum – Solitary Confinement DOWNLOAD Link
The latest Hip-Hop Kings exclusive saw myself and Creation (@CreationBeats) meet with U.K Hip-Hop legends Rhyme Asylum for a brand new freestyle and interview. Rhyme Asylum had just finished their set at the last ever Beats and Pieces held in Huddersfield, and I was quick to ask about the new music that fans can be expecting in 2012. Rhyme Asylum also discuss their personal favourite tracks from albums “State of Lunacy” and “Solitary Confinement” and what they’ve been doing since the last release in 2012. You can view more great interviews and freestyles on the official Hip-Hop Kings YouTube page, however you can watch the Rhyme Asylum Freestyle and Interview with Hip-Hop Kings below.
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Raine Wilder Freestyle and Interview with Hip-Hop Kings
Raine Wilder Freestyle and Interview with Hip-Hop Kings
In another exclusive feature for Hip-Hop Kings, we spoke with International Hip-Hop artist Raine Wilder during his U.K tour towards the end of 2011. Raine Wilder is a Ohio-based Hip-Hop artist, who self-funded a tour to play a number of locations in the U.K including London, Sheffield, Hull and Huddersfield. I speak with Raine Wilder about his latest music, his plans for 2012, and of course his views on English girls. Credits go to Matt and Whitey for the filming and editing. You can watch the brand new Raine Wilder freestyle and interview with Hip-Hop Kings on the youtube player below.
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Chief Wigz and Sonar Cousin Interview with Hip-Hop Kings [Exclusive]
Chief Wigz and Sonar Cousin and Ryan Maxwell
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I spoke with Leeds-based MC Chief Wigz and producer Sonar Cousin in this brand new interview exclusive to Hip-Hop Kings. After we marked a brand new affiliation with Sedgwick Avenue bar, with the Hip-Hop Kings logo gratified onto one of the high walls, we caught up with Chief Wigz and Sonar Cousin ahead of their album “The Cat Came Back” which will be available to fans on April 2nd 2012. Chief Wigz and Sonar Cousin discuss how the collaboration happened, what fans can expect to hear from the album, and what else is planned before the release. Furthermore we have an acapella from Chief Wigz with Sonar Cousin on the keyboard at the end of the interview. You can watch the new Chief Wigz and Sonar Cousin interview with Hip-Hop Kings on the youtube player below.
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Firts (aka Mr 13) Freestyle and Interview with Hip-Hop Kings [Exclusive]
Firts (aka Mr 13) Freestyle and Interview with Hip-Hop Kings
http://www.2skinnyguysandablog.com/
During my recent trip to London I finally had the opportunity to interview DJ/rapper/battler Firts aka Mr 13 in a brand new and exclusive feature for Hip-Hop Kings. Many of the readers will be aware of the mixtape “Firts Featuring” alongside a number of other projects and stand alone tracks. Furthermore Firts is a regular battler in the uk rap battle league Don’t Flop, and in the interview we discuss his battle with Leeds based MC Joe Snow. Check out the interview and freestyle with Firts (aka Mr 13) on the youtube player below.
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Precise Interview with Hip-Hop Kings [Exclusive]
Precise Interview with Hip-Hop Kings
After releasing the hit single “It’s On Me”, Chicago Hip-Hop artist Precise has spoken exclusively to Hip-Hop Kings in a brand new interview. We speak with Precise about the single, his earlier moves in his music career, and of course his plans for the rest of the year. Precise also speaks about the Chicago Hip-Hop scene and who his major influences are which include Common and Capadonna (who he’s also worked with). Look out for more Precise music coming as we lead through 2012, however you can watch the new interview with Chicago Hip-Hop artist Precise on the youtube player below.
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Classified Interview with Hip-Hop Kings [Exclusive]
Classified Interview with Hip-Hop Kings
Handshakes And Middle Fingers DOWNLOAD Link
Towards the end of 2011 I was lucky enough to get some interview time with Canadian Hip-Hop artist Classified. After the release of Handshakes and Middle Fingers, I spoke to Classified about his favourite tracks on the album, his label and distribution situation, his live performances and plans for touring the U.K and Europe amongst other things. Classified’s Handshakes and Middle Fingers can be bought using the download link above (please support) and fans may have seen the new video which is featured at the start of this interview with Joe Budden for their collaboration track “Unusual”. You can watch the Hip-Hop Kings interview with Classified on the youtube player below.
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Kulez Freestyle with Hip-Hop Kings Part 2 [Exclusive]
kulez freestyle for Hip-Hop Kings part 2
Last month I uploaded the first Kulez freestyle for Hip-Hop Kings, and due to the feedback and request for another, here is part two of the Kulez freestyle for Hip-Hop Kings. Let me remind fans these are bars written exclusively for this project and you won’t hear them on another Kulez project. Look out for Kulez‘s single “Say Hi To My Mrs” which will be available before the end of the year. Please check the related links section for part one of the freestyle, and if you haven’t already leave some comments to support the project. You can watch the Kulez freestyle with Hip-Hop Kings on the video player below.
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M-Phazes Interview with Hip-Hop Kings [Exclusive]
M-Phazes Interview with Hip-Hop Kings
HHK: Thanks for speaking to us M-Phazes. You’ve worked with some great Hip-Hop artists over the years. What has been your most unique studio moment when recording?
MPhazes: Definitely being in LA working with Amerie, it was my first major placement and the timing was perfect for me to be in LA. We were working at the same studio Nas and Damian Marley were working, Puffy, Michael Bolton, all these huge artists, it was crazy!
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Matter Freestyle and Interview with Hip-Hop Kings [Exclusive]
Matter - The Stitch Up
http://mistermatter.bandcamp.com/album/the-stitch-up
Here is the brand new interview and freestyle from Leeds, West Yorkshire and Verbal Contact frontman Matter. Hip-Hop Kings readers will probably be more familiar with Matter as a battle rapper in Don’t Flop, however musically we speak on the latest news surrounding Matter and Verbal Contact, along with his thoughts and plans for Don’t Flop. Matter also gives an exclusive freestyle to Hip-Hop Kings fans, and we see a cameo from U.K Hip-Hop legend Mystro too. Fans can download Matter‘s project “The Stitch Up” as a free download from the link above, and you can watch the Matter freestyle and interview with Hip-Hop Kings on the video player below.
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