WU-TANG 8 DIAGRAMS OUT NOW

Getting the entire Wu-Tang Clan together seemed a tough a challenge. So it's remarkable enough that the new Wu-Tang album — the Staten Island crew's first in six years — actually exists. What's more, 8 Diagrams is better than most would have expected: a terrific mix of classic Clan grime and enough new tricks to justify Inspectah Deck's claim that "Wu-Tang keep it fresh like Tupperware."

Those tricks include more expansive production, most apparent on the great "The Heart Gently Weeps," a violence-laden narrative built around the Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." Cuts like "Unpredictable" — where RZA's ominous, screeching attack evokes a Scorsese flick about crack dealers– also prove that the Wu can still dish pummeling grit-hop as well as anyone. There are a couple of snoozers, including "Weak Spot." And while ODB is missed, his taste for weird abides in "Sunlight," an atmospheric, bullshit-philosophical tone-poem starring RZA, and one of several reminders that the Clan still sound unique as hell. Our favorite tracks after long consideration have to be "Campfire" and "Rushing Elephants"

In the six years the Clan were on hiatus, Ghostface Killah was busy becoming one of the greatest MCs ever. The Big Doe Rehab isn't as distinct as last year's Fishscale, but it's close. Ghost's bouncy, more direct approach on cuts like "Walk Around" shows off his ability to turn crack-slinging narratives into big, hooky pleasures. This much is clear: Right now is a good time to be a Wu-Tang fan.

We are also giving away a free 29 track Wu-Tang Mixtape. We will be uploading "Wu-Tang Returns" in the new year, if you can't wait just holla us and we'll email it you.

'BLACK BOYS' BANNED [VIDEO]

Bashy's video has been banned by OFCOM for being racist. This young brothers 'grime' is positive and banned yet 50p is destructive and welcome??

To date MTV have refused to stop showing the video..props to MTV!(rant over)

Bashy's Response:


Black Boys Video:


There's also a few remixes doing the rounds too feat Chipmunk, Ms Dynamite, Ghetto and many more.

Fancy your own verse on Black Boy's? This link is you! Do your thing and send it back! Bashy has spat his barz, its all you now fam...

BOY BETTER KNOW IN NEW YORK [VIDEO]

The Boy Better Know bothers JME & Skepta recently returned from a trip to New York with the BBC. They appeared on the Westwood NYC show over the holiday season. A few forums and radio call in shows have seen people again not too happy with Tim Westwood.

Complaints include the lack of grime instrumentals and the slightly patronising way Westwood introduced JME and Skepta more as competition winners than actual stars of the UK underground. 'One day, you could be as big as LL, guys.' And also, why didn't Jim Jones and LL freestyle too - we wanted some US/ UK battling!
Although you got to give credit where credit is due..Westwood didn't need to take BBK to the US and he has had many UK artists on his show recently allowing them to gain exposure..

Check out the footage for yourself and let us know what you think?.

GQ ON FRESH FM 95.6 - WEEKDAYS

Remember to catch GQ weekdays from 4pm till 7pm playing a wide range of grooves to catering for everyone! Lock into 95.6 Fresh FM!

Fresh FM was launched in september 2002 and has been on air for 4 years. A station dedicated to black music 7days a week, broadcasting throughout Leeds as well as West & South Yorkshire.

Fresh FM is a station where both young & old presenters combine to make a versatile radio station for all age groups and races! If you are residing in Leeds or heading this way, remember to tune into Fresh FM 95.6 in the mix!

Studio: 07880687994

Email: Freshleeds956@hotmail.co.uk

BASHY DVD OUT NOW

After the success of The Chup Chups Mixtape, assorted flavours, a good friend of KMedia, Bashy returns with his latest offering, The Chupa Chups DVD. One of the UK's most charismatic street artist hailing from West London invites you into his world. This off-the-cuff documentary follows Bashy behind the scenes of the UK's underground music industry, from video shoots, hotel rooms and commercial radio stations to backstage, recording studios, exclusive interviews and never seen before classic footage.

This is like no other DVD, with appearances from Wiley, Sway, Sadie Ama, Emily Rose, Kano, Nathan, Wretch 32, Scorcher, Masterstepz, Dappy and Tim Westwood plus many more. Also includes audio from the mixtape Ur Mum Vol 1 and The Chupa Chups Mixtape. Check bashy at myspace.com/bashystar
(there's rumours that exculsive content will feature on the 2008 KMedia Mixtape....ummmm)

LEEDS V MIDLANDS 4TH JAN

The Leeds Vs Midlands jam will take place on the 4th January 2008 @ Rio's in Leeds City Centre. (County Arcade) With Dj's on the night including: TS7, Witty Boi and many more.
All hosted by our very own Kockee K.

LEEDS MAKES XMAS 1XTRA CHART

Congratulations to T2 and Nastee Boi for making the BBC 1Xtra Chart!…T2 jumped straight in at number 1 with ‘Oh Boy’ and Nastee with ‘Bangerz’ at number 2! Also T2’s why, makes number 5.

So that a straight 1 & 2 from Leeds in the christmas BBC chart! Well done boys…keep it up! We moving Leeds!…