Dec 1, 2015

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WSTRN - In2

WSTRN's debut single 'In2' was an underground smash and eventually reached #4 in the UK charts. The west london collective is made up of Akelle, Haile & Louis Rei. They mesh well on this up-tempo feel good song. Essentially this is a UK spin on the ever popular combination of singing and rapping.

#19
Ellie Goulding - On My Mind

On My Mind was released as the third single from Ellie Goulding's hugely successful album 'Delirium'. It is a clap back to an ex (rumoured to be Ed Sheeran) The production is handled by Max Martin with guitar riffs and trap drums that complement Goulding's quickfire delivery on the track.

#18
Chip - Run Out Of Riddim

This song is a nuclear bomb in the Bugzy vs Chip beef which went on for most of 2015. (I encourage you to check out the full timeline https://forum.sectioneighty.com/chip-vs-bugzy-malone-beef.t45190/ ) This was the second track in a week where he released 3 tracks clapping back at Bugzy Malone. It interpolates the famous 'Pow - Lethal Bizzle' beat. It has Chip sounding as hungry and confident as he's ever been.Chip sounds re-energised on this and with it, managed to claw his way back from a beef which had been buried.

#17
Nick Brewer Feat. Bibi Bourelly - Talk To Me

Bibi Bourrelly has been a prominent songwriter for a while. She wrote Rihanna's hit 'BBHMM'. This is Nick Brewer's debut single and they both mesh well on this track. The track has an interpolation of Crystal Water's song 'She's Homeless'.

#16
Tinie Tempah feat. Stormzy & Bugzy Malone - It's Peak

Tinie Tempah has had massive commercial success throughout his career. But he goes for a more street orientated record and enlists two up and coming grime MCs Stormzy and Bugzy Malone for this monster collaboration. They all bring their best to this song. Tinie also takes the chance to throw some jabs at chip.

#15
Wiley - Chasing The Art

The godfather of grime has seen it all through his long and established career. Wiley has said this song was inspired by a Kevin Hart interview. Wiley takes the opportunity to realise he's not after the industry money any more and is instead doing it purely for the art. The monstrous instrumental is handled by trackerz and Wiley manages to fly around the track in his usual confident manner.

#14
M.I.A - Can See Can Do

After a brief hiatus away from the music scene, M.I.A returned this year to release her first single since her 2013 album 'Matangi'. Usually provocative, this single is more on the heart-warming anthem side. The theme is mainly based on remembering the past in order to build on a better future. M.I.A also managed to sneak in a few politicised bars which is unsurprising.

#13
Section Boyz - Lock Arff

2015 was a breakout year for the Drake endorsed uk rap group 'Section Boyz'. Lock Arff contained monstrous verses all round and had an infectiously catchy hook. With this song they definitely proved they deserve to be at the top of the UK rap scene.

#12
FKA Twigs - In Time

In Time is a song from the critically acclaimed album 'M3LL155X'. This song manages to capture the essence of relationships and the feelings prior to a breakup. It's a minimalistic in nature and FKA Twigs makes use of auto-tune and has electronic trip hop elements. The song also makes good use of vocal samples which add to the atmosphere created by the stomping beat.

#11
Bugzy Malone - Watch Your Mouth

2015 ended up being a breakout year for Bugzy Malone and a year in which he was nominated for a prestiougs MOBO award. This was the first single from his debut EP 'Walk With Me'. This is a hard hitting grime anthem. The thumping beat combined with the infectious hook make this a standout track. He sends a direct message to any mc talking dirt about him. He proudly declares that he is 'grime 2015'.


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