Securing this interview with one of the Lords of the decks with Grime producer Rude Kid, has presented my greatest challenge, since I nearly broke both thumbs, figuring out the combo code on street fighter 2 turbo to execute a flawless Chun Li upside down, spinning helicopter scissor kick! The interview at Grime originals went according to plan in one take, or so I thought. There I was, ready to jump into transcribing my next interview from my Dictaphone when I hear “Over here?” then nothing but white noise! Nooooooooo! ‘What happened to the interview?’ I panicked...
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*INTERVIEW* – Grime Violinist at Grime Originals
It is all of the above that makes Tanya Cracknell, AKA Grime violinist such an intriguing performer, she has carved out a niche in a scene you would not automatically place her, as a classically trained musician, bringing live instrument to Grime's earth shattering logic pro beats. The Grime violinists' covers of contemporary cuts such as ...
*INTERVIEW* with Madders Tiff at Grime Originals
By Cammy Thomas If the title of Madders Tiff recent EP 'Madders On The Block' is anything to go by, the madness on her block is down to her being on absolute bits this year and having a busy block to pattern! This year alone she has worked with some of the Grime's powerhouse producers including Wiley on 'Underdog', Rude Kid… Continue reading *INTERVIEW* with Madders Tiff at Grime Originals
*INTERVIEW* – Manga Saint Hilare at Grime Originals
Tremors From the North side! A chat with Scouse Tremz
Liverpool rapper Scouse Tremz, 24 has ripped up the U.S rule book and stamped his unique identity on the budding UK trap scene by taking elements from its American counterpart, such as ominous beats and menacing delivery, when breaking down life in his in his North West ends. Scouse Tremz shares tales from the trap with a distinctive twist, by uncompromisingly rapping in his visceral scouse accent and ...
Jamz that make you jump up! Jamz Supernova interview
I caught up with radio 1Xtra extraordinaire Jamz supernova after her explosive set at Manchester’s Parklife festival to find out how she juggles being a radio presenter on one of the most prestigious music platforms in the UK, hyping up the rave at her ‘Future Bounce’ club nights where she is hostess / DJ ...
Diamonds are forever: Introducing Blvck Diamond, Mic Check Interview
I was temporarily dazzled by the glisten and glare I spied emerging from the dimness surrounding us created by non-other than Manchester’s talented R&B collective ‘Blvck diamond’ consisting of members Kay Angz (producer, singer, songwriter and engineer), JNR - (Singer/Songwriter), GH05T (Producer Piano/Keys player), Shinaye (Singer/Songwriter), OffKee - (Rapper/MC), Romayne Erin (Close Friend of the group and intermittent guitarist) and missing member on the night ...
The Queen speaks to UK Grime: Lady Leshurr Interview
A catch up with Manchester MC Kay Rico at Bigga Fish New Wave party 2016
While I was staring at the tray of food backstage and deciding whether I wanted to be the first one to pig out on the untouched feast or if I should wait for someone else to dive in so I didn’t look like I’d never been fed, Kay Rico saved me from my stressful dilemma and agreed to a quick chat before he hit the stage.