One of the better pictures I took from a drab night. Everyone got a reload, even Hyperplank

Full Review Soon Come (Maybe)


Probably means you are very bored, here is one of my favourite grime sets. Its DJ Cheeky & Wiley from Freeze in 05. Wiley at his best (or worst).




Enjoy!

Imagine if your family members were in touch with what you listen to, rather then what they think you listen to.

Instead of getting typical gifts like LL Cool J CDs or oversized T shirts:

I could get some grime albums, maybe even a vinyl or a "Its a Par T Shirt"



One day, im going to be out of touch with the youth, and be buying my family un cool things to!



You know when you want to go downstairs with a drink and laptop in your hand, drop the drink, stand on it, and fall down the stairs drop the laptop..

No enter button, or shift button in 2008 for me :)

Best thing to happen to Grime Online?


WWW.GRIMEGENRE.COM

aka Grime Wikipedia

Everything you need to know about Grime MCs, Producers, DJs and even Crews (R.I.P) is on this butterz encyclopedia.


Check it out, bookmark it, and ENJOY.

WWW.GRIMEGENRE.COM

ITS VERY BUTTERZ ®

I caught up Skitz Beats and we talked Grime Music..

Elijah says:
Skitz, what have you been working on lately, seems like you have been quiet for a while?

S.K.I.T.Z Beatz says:
Well when it ain't been tied down by my college work I been in the studio putting together my next production CD. Putting in work on the Brazen and Tempa T projects as well.

Elijah says:
Why do you think producers haven't taken the same path as you, and done a full album like In The Zone?

S.K.I.T.Z Beatz says:
I couldnt tell you, maybe they dont have the same drive and ambition as me. In The Zone was the first part in a carefully planned and structured process.

Elijah says:
Do you care to elaborate on that, what is the next step?

S.K.I.T.Z Beatz says:
Well, I feel as a producer I am partly responsible for pushing the sound out to the masses, lets face it, not everyone is as open minded to mc's as you and I are.

S.K.I.T.Z Beatz says:
The correct beats matched with the right artists can do nothing but good for the scene. I believe a producers job is more than just composing the beat.

Elijah says:
Talking of the producers matched with the right artists, and we are at the tail end of 07, what have been your favourite songs from this year?

S.K.I.T.Z Beatz says:
In the corner from the Skepta LP was a very well thought out and constructed track.
But Sirens and Something About Your Smile are also favourites.

Elijah says:
What did you think of the albums from the "Top 4" Dizzee, Wiley, Kano & Lethal B?

S.K.I.T.Z Beatz says:
I believe Dizzee has done what few thought he could do by creating a solid 3rd album with successful singles. Kano fell short in my opinion delivering an album that had no innovative production or ideas from my once favourite MC.

S.K.I.T.Z Beatz says:
Wiley and Lethal had fairly subdue campaigns without a strong lead single for either. Perhaps 'No Qualms or Bow E3' would have been more suitable options.

Elijah says:
Who is your personal top 5?

S.K.I.T.Z Beatz says:
Davinche, Rapid, Lewi White, Wiley, Skepta

Elijah says:
Do you know why there are rarely any Co-productions in grime, compared to the dubstep scene?

S.K.I.T.Z Beatz says:
I can only put it down to egos, I'm quite open to collaborate with good producers, perhaps the next CD will address that.

Elijah says:
Who do you think is going to be big in 08, obvious names spring to mind, but are there any that you know have the ability to come through?

S.K.I.T.Z Beatz says:
Well i believe with the correct grooming Griminal stands a chance of being something slightly special, I believe he possesses a good character and with good tracks and production he could shine a light.

Elijah says:
Do you think it has been a good year for grime? What do you think grime can take from this year?

S.K.I.T.Z Beatz says:
Grime and 'urban' music has had its up and downs to be fair this year but it shows that well promoted and campaigned Cd's can sell as in the Kano and Dizzee cases.

Elijah says:
Do you describe your music as grime?

S.K.I.T.Z Beatz says:
Id say some of my songs are very grimey but there are other times when I will create hybrids of other genres and mash them all in. I believe boundaries are for the lazy.

Elijah says:
Are you going to get involved in any other scenes i.e bassline or dubstep? Skitz Vs Benga or T2 Vs Skitz, is that possible?

S.K.I.T.Z Beatz says:
Yea that's more than possible, I have alot of respect for talented producers so if its going to be good music, genre goes out of the window.... Sticking within constraints produces forced music.

Elijah says:
Any final thoughts Skitz to share with the world?

S.K.I.T.Z Beatz says:
Look out for the next CD, its not gonna be hard to miss... Massive PR campaign hitting your screens, radio and Streets

Check out Skitz Beatz on www.skitzbeatz.co.uk and watch out for his new album in 2008

I started this blog saying I've seen a lot of weak blogs, but I have also seen LOADS of ones I like. Here are links to my favourites:


www.stopbeggingmag.com
- Pretty silly putting this first, he might say im begging. But I agree with most things he said about Dirty Canvas, so I will treat you to a pint one day for that mate. (No Momo)

http://hgmag.blogspot.com
- These guys keep it grimey, but don't post often enough. They have an online magazine coming soon that I may be part of. Big up Roots.










www.prancehall.com
I dont know much about Prancehall apart from he writes for Vice, hosts a club night called DO IT and DJs. He also enjoys taking shots at Lethal Bizzle and posting random pictures of Jammer. He updates often so check him out.


http://www.hyperfrank.blogspot.com/
Last but not least is Hyper Frank. The only one thats not written by a bloke (even though she looks like one) may have the funniest grime pictures on the internet. She is a photoshop DON!

All that should keep you entertained until I return from Holland on Sunday!

Soon!

If you have ever seen Lethal Bizzle live you would know he is one of the best performers. The London date has Tim Westwood, Ghetto, Fire Camp & N Dubz added to the bill, which is on Thursday 29th November; so order your tickets NOW!

http://www.ents24.com/web/artist/84842/Lethal_Bizzle.html
or Lethal Bizzles MySpace for more information.

Tim Westwood has dedicated his Sunday night show to everything UK. When all the kids should be sleeping preparing for Maths at 9am on Monday morning, they have to stay up way past their bedtimes to listen to their favourite MC's. Those that are in bed already, and have missed the show which airs 2200 until 0000 can watch the freestyles back on Youtube. Here are my favourite so far:

Fire Camp:


Chipmunk, Brutal, Shallow, Maverick, Griminal:


Roll Deep:


Fumin:


Boy Better Know: