my full frontal….
A huge thanks to Chimp Magazine for two very fun experiences this month, my first front cover on their bestselling Manchester whats on guide and my first time reaching for a magazine off the top shelf. Yes thats right my face right next to someones mum holding her very ample breasts, like two raw turkeys savagely against her chest. I dont know why Etchells figured this was top shelf material but either way im thankful for the experience and for such a lovely interview, Seamus thank you very much, another reason im back blogging for the time being 
The magazine is out now in well stocked newsagents in the manny area, if its not at the counter look on the top shelf ;P
The Lazy Blogger
Yeah thats me, its been way too long and im doubting theres even one person left reading this because of my utter slackness but im not gonna lie its been a hard, mad year and its made me very lazy in terms of blogging. So much to catch up on…some might say even too much so im not gonna back track too much, more try to push things forward
Right now im in my kitchen still suffering from jet lag after an awesome week in LA. Big shouts to the Winter Fresh Crew for getting me over there and to all the faces that took me places, i particularly enjoyed driving on the wrong side of the road for the first time…not as scary as i thought it would be thanks to the perfect soundtrack provided by Backspin radio, literally every song you want to hear about Cali/LA when your drivin through it
Speaking of scary no doubt alot of you will have witnessed Strategy’s Voodoo priest get up for the terror dome anthem from DubPhisix, Skeptical & himself ‘Marka‘. Absolute salute to the Manc contingency on this one, the video which is already over 100,000 views on the tube is like an excerpt from a movie i wouldnt watch alone. Nice to see alot of support for this track which no doubt will be smacking a speaker system near you over the festive period!
In closing i obviously have to direct anyone in the Manchester area towards The Ritz tomorrow night (Monday) for Hit n Run vs Riot Jazz. Ill be jumping on for a few tunes with the RJ Brass Band ad mist a heavy line up as always ft Silkie, Drumagik and more 
See you there or back on here now im not being so lazy
beware, sleeping giants!
Euro-cultured this weekend in Manchester has as per usual a MASSIVE line-up blaring quality music rain or shine all thru the bank holiday. Looking forward to seeing the return of Jehst (who is not my postman, gutted) at Hit n Run on Monday but most excited bout the first live performance from Sleeping Giants aka Zed Bias, Fallacy & Rodney P BLAOW!!! Its a killa combo indeed, the above a little preview featuring the ever illusive Btch Pls See ya in the city this weekend….
wobble control
Twittered this video earlier in the week but the mp3 just landed in my inbox thanks to All Young Kings doing their promo ting! Mr Scruff as funky as ever and being played loudly in my car whilst driving windows open through Chorlton before i return it back to the rental shop! Wobble Control 12″ vinyl out now at the Ninja Shop
chilli grill vs nandos – its beef
Manchester residents might be all to familiar with Fallowfields Chilli Grill, not so familiar however with the Chilli Grillionaire. Get acquainted amidst the beef that is the fallowfield chicken wars, Chilli if you please…
say free at 500!
Im definately late on this one but its better than never in my books!
To say thank you for the first 500 followers on his new Facebook page ,Manchester drum and bass producer Dub Phizix is giving away his remix of Sabre’s 100 teeth for free online. For every 500 followers who like his page Dub Phizix will give away another free tune.
saturday! saturday! saturday!
As Maxwell would say in a falsetto ‘Its a re-uuuu-nion!’ This Saturday the Qemists are back in my home town on tour and i’ve got the night off!! RESULT INDEED! So im gonna head on over to Moho Live on Saturday night and invade their show, or maybe just down their rider cause its been WAY TO LONG since i seen these guys. Tickets are still available so go on get in there for some dnb/rock/live awesomeness, Qemists are on stage at 9 then you’ll be free to go Hoya Hoya later on for the super spesh secret sessions guest who is an absolute Manchester legend! Saturday is gonna be quite messy i can already tell wahey bring on the weekend
manchester music mondays
Manchester is repping pretty hard right now, lots of artists making some BIG moves and GREAT music, STANDARD So Mondays are now OFFICIALLY dedicated to all things musical from my city. First up on my magical Manc melody tour is the ever troublesome but always lovable Skittles with his new single Tip-i-cal-ly from the forthcoming album ‘Poor with £100 trainers’ if the title hasn’t got you wanting more already then maybe 2010′s free download of the pre:P will get you salivating for the album which drops this year! Catch me performing at the Manchester album launch April 6th at Noho, in the meantime enjoy the below sampler featuring remixes from Chimpo, Dom Hz and more
problem child – blog lovin!
Checking out todays postings on one of my favorite new blogs Problem child, had to direct you all to a banger of a free download from a few of Manchesters’ finest under the artful direction of Chimpo! Hypament Fling Volume 1 has got some absolute smashers including the Manchester Anthem Gaza from the ever ready Trigga MC, its free fabulous and full of filthy beats and basslines so head on over to Problem Child give that blog some good old fashioned lovin and get your North West swag on!
was a fun night indeed ;)
Mancunians know if you aint got the cash but still wanna get trashed to good music and live acts theres only one place to go Ballin on a Budget STANDARD! Heres a little sample of what went on at 2010′s alternative NYE bash including Konny Kon in his Boyz to Men garms, gwarn! If you missed out make sure your there this Thursday for Strats big burfday bash, unfortunately someone (no names yeah) will be sick on the stairs…will it be you?
my panic attack
Annoying but not at all usual, sudden and quite unexplained, embarrassing in public and highly inconvenient at the departure gate…
my house
New from Hercules & the Love Affair . Im finding this track is making todays change of schedule even harder…i wanna be in my house, with my mic and my notes making amazing music. Royal Mail please fix up in the next hour and a half
sick chirpse = blog luv
Oh how i wish someone would have a sick chirspe then maybe a part of me wouldnt be so barren – erm i mean dateless. Anyhoo whilst i wait for the real thing i can get my kicks at the above blog from Saturdays host with the most Check it fo’ yoself before you wreck yo’self fool 
tomorrow in manchester @ miami
Just like Will Smith im going to Miami and without the US customs hassle ;0) First solo gig in Manchester for a while, big thanks to Jayou for getting me down tomorrow night alongside DARK SKY, INDRA and the man himself JAYOU! Come check out my live show which includes brand new tracks from the forthcoming album….tee hee hope to see ya’ll front and centre at SoundControl tomorrow night x
ode to the spider
Somewhere in my frontroom is a monster, its present location is currently unknown. This unsettles me somewhat, having met if face to face only once i cannot be to sure of its exact type or species but one thing is for sure, its big and i dont like it. Sitting here on the couch half asleep i swear its somewhere watching me with its beady little eyes *skin crawling*. Fight the fear i must, be at one with the beast and so a dedication, to take this creepy crawly feeling away, ode to the eight legged invader.
3,2,1 im gone ;)
So long, adieu goodbye my lovelies i have gone to further shores…ok im only in Belgium today but tomorrow ill be even further and then a week from now ill be in Berlin, not touching UK soil til Oct 4th, i can feel you miss me already as much as i miss you X
twas a wonderful night :)
RIOT JAZZ Vs. Hit & Run from Dr. Treehorn on Vimeo.
Just seen the video from the last time the Riot Jazz boys and i played together in Manchester….mind out of the gutter people im talking music! Made by the fabulous Dr Treehorn and starring the raving masses that always make Riot Jazz such a special night. Shouts as always to Axel & Tom, True Tiger, Chunky, Strategy, Rich Reason (playing the trumpet very well at the end) and of course Misell my bell. Do ya self a favor if your new in town, get to know Riot Jazz, an ill see ya down the front when im back!
jesus & harry potter at mosside carnival
A week back today i was at Alexandra Park in Manchester enjoying the Mosside Carnival, the first time i’d been there in over 12 years! Shocked as i was to see Jesus and Harry Potter there i was even more surprised by the beautiful weather and rather pleasent crowd of all ages, creeds and cultures peacefully enjoying the some what community lead entertainment and tasty but pricey food. Snap happy as always here some pics from a very fun sunday… (more…)
(rhyme fest!) new jayou – unto you
Ok im not trying to brain wash you or anything this song actually fits in nicely with the last post getting you in the mood for next weeks Urban Nerd vs Bigger than Barry warehouse party. Its a new track from Jayou who is part of next weeks bass heavy Carnival Warm Up line up, if you like you can catch down Hewitt St next Saturday night…ooo errr missus! lol
broke n £nglish factor
WHAT IF-THE CELEBRITY SHAKEDOWN (24 Bar MC Competition!) by STraTS-Broke’n'£ngish
Fancy being on a track with one of Manchesters finest team Broke n £nglish? Well then sonny jim this is your lucky day! STraTs has a spare 24 bars on his track What If -Celebrity Shakedown due for release on his forthcoming mixtape. All you have to do to enter is download the above track and then record your bit over the space where the second verse should be, send your entries to strategymcr@hotmail.com by the 1st of August…in the words of Kelis ‘what you waiting for?’
More details from STrats after the jump
Raekwon on pop
Wu Tang are just one of my teenage fave’s gracing the UK shores this summer (checked Snoop & Prince last week, Salt n Pepa get here in Aug!) caught a bit of the interview Raekwon done for 6music to promote the UK shows, where he says it exactly how it is with regards to artistic content of the modern day pop artist/rapper.
I cant bloody wait to see the Wu…seriously too many albums with too many tunes what the hell are they gonna fit into their live show?? Oh sooo exciting Makes you wonder though in terms of the artistic development of the modern day stars he’s talking about are Tinchy, Tinie, Dappy, Sneezy (lmao) and whoever else you lot listen to gonna be able to get back on stage in 13 years time for a WORLD TOUR? With the unoriginal A&R’ing of the UK major labels just what longevity are they creating for their artists? I’ll stop right there.
snoop in manc
Seriously he was and thats got nothing to do with the fact i wasnt at Glasto…more do to with the fact he didnt bring TT onstage, actually did more of his own tunes rather than other peoples and was wearing a Man United football shirt…..there was a few moments at Thursday Rockcorps concert where me and Sam were not feeling it at all (Akon track, random Euro pop freestyle) but regardless Snoop Dizzle was the shizzle for rizzle the complete bomb bizzle my nizzle. Also im giving myself props for wearing my original Snoop T from the Doggystyle era and standing out like a sore thumb, beeyatch you better recognize im an OG lmao! Also caught Vampire Weekend who were bloody brilliant very happy clappy low down snare playing slappy, drummer and bass player just a joy to watch making it a dope event all round. Big up the Orange RockCorps crew for all your hard work you soooooo deserved Thursdays knees up, and big shouts to theGiftd & LT for the tickets case you know i never painted no wall! Gonna add the few videos i took after the jump but gimmie til end of week innit blud! (more…)
bunches kicks ass
Hurt Less – The Qemists
THE QEMISTS | MySpace Music Videos
New promo video for Hurt Less by The Qemists ft my Mancunian self went up on Myspace today, love that i knew nothing about it….those guys are always surprising me, they know i love em and this track to death Album ‘Spirit In The system’ is out in August.
