The Couch Sessions » UK Hip-Hop

UK Tings: Sway, Rolex Sweep

Stone — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:39:14 +0000

So the Rolex Sweep is supposed to be the UK’s version of the Soulja Boy. I’m actually liking the fact that its easier to do, and women like the fact that it has no obvious sexual connotations. I severely doubt that it will cross the pond (like outed racist Amy Winehouse), but who knows. Even Busta Rhymes is doing it.

Sway F Ur X

I know most of y’all don’t get down with UK grime, but personally I never thought most of the US gave the genre its just due. But I’m biased as hell since I used to live in London. Anyway, Sway’s F Ur X is becoming one of my hot tunes of the summer, even if it has a slightly repetitive grime beat and similarities to Dizzee’s “I Luv U.” Still, it’s got the perfect combination of dance beat and British cheekiness to get the floor movin’–at least in South London.

Damn. I really wish I could make it to London this year…

Video: Wiley – Wearing My Rolex

Stone — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:08:04 +0000

Wow.

Ty in DC Tonight

Stone — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:35:23 +0000

Dammit! I saw on Ty’s MySpace bulletin that he was going to be in DC and I didn’t even put two and two together. Ty? In DC? NAW….it can’t be!

Ty feat Roots Manuva – So You Want More (Refix)

Anyway, if you’re up for checking out some great UK Hip-Hop, roll over to Marvin tonight for a FREE performance. Unfortunately I already have plans (Saul Williams at 9:30 club), but might roll over EARLY to stalk one of the greatest UK rappers of all time cause I’m a stan like that. (via Upset The Setup)

Ty will also be in NYC this weekend as well.

Dizzee Rascal – Where Da G’s, MP3, Video, Tour Dates

Stone — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:56:25 +0000

Dizzee Rascal – Where Da G’s (feat Bun B)

I know most of y’all can’t stand this dude but I can’t help but post a free and legal MP3 from Maths and English, which was one of the best albums of 2007. As I said before, that album is finally getting released Stateside on April 28th. Of course, with a track featuring UGK (rip Pimp C), we could tell that Rascal is aiming directly at US hip-hop fans though I’m very skeptical if they will take the bait. The video, filmed in Houston, is making is premiere on MTV this week.

El-P / Dizzee Rascal Tour Dates
May 8- 9:30 Club, D.C.
May 9 – First Unitarian Church, Philly
May 10 – Webster Hall, NYC
May 11- Middle East, Boston
May 12 – New Capital Music Hall, Ottawa
May 13 – Crofoot Ballroom, Detroit
May 14 – The Abbey Pub, Chicago
May 16 – Triple Rock Club, Minneapolis
May 19 – Neumos, Seattle
May 20 – Berbatis Pan, Portland
May 21 – 1015, San Francisco
May 22 – El Rey, Los Angeles