This weeks For The Record takes a look at one of the greatest, and most influential Hip-Hop records of our time. This Saturday sees the 20th anniversary of its release; Gabriel Ebulue talks us through why stealing GZA-LIQUID SWORDS, from his…
Within moments of campers arriving and the festival kicking off, Nozstock’s eclecticism was made clear. Stages were christened by the weird and wonderful (though some certainly strayed more towards the former) and by the evening everyone was well and truly…
As a Sheffielder, I figure the best way to harangue you into coming to Tramlines is to be your local guide. Here’s how to do Tramlines, broken down into easily digestible tips and handy numbers. Come escape to the city….
Kate Tittley has no love for the contemporary trend towards hip hop / dance crossovers… This morning I listened to a little Usher and Nelly albums circa late 90’s/early 00’s. In my opinion, when they were actually good. As I bopped…
Whilst he was in London, we managed to grab a quick chat with Wu-Tang member and all round rap legend Raekwon to discuss his recent appearance at Kanye West’s show at Camden’s Koko, his love of UK music and his…
2015 promises to be a great year for album releases. But it’ll take some doing to top the number of great albums released 20 years ago… 1995 saw Britpop reach hit its plateau. The Verve, Elastica and Pulp delivered seminal records,…
Forget about Shaft. Ignore his turn as Chef in South Park. And let’s skip over all of that Scientology bollocks. What Isaac Hayes really ought to be remembered for is his second LP – Hot Buttered Soul. It’s a masterpiece that deserves to be as revered as…
Rating: Don’t call it a comeback. Those were the iconic words of LL Cool J back in 1991, shortly before legendary group and fellow New Yorkers Wu-Tang Clan shot to the peak of East Coast hip hop. Now, nearly a…
On the day that their sixth studio album is released (just the twenty one years since their debut…), here are ten songs that you really should get to know by the Wu-Tang Clan. PLEASE NOTE: This article has swear words…
Wu-Tang Clan have revealed their new single titled ‘Ron O’Neal’. The track will be part of their forthcoming album ‘A Better Tomorrow’ which is pencilled in for a November release. Have a listen below and let us know your thoughts…