More of the UK's Beat Butcha taking over the US.

Pat D and Lady Paradox have put together a really very impressive album with Soulscapes & Jazz Breaks . Don't be fooled or put off by any preconceptions you may have of the hackneyed use of jazz samples in hip hop; in this case they're misconceptions. The production on this project is understated and excellent. Lady Paradox is a great complement to the backdrops, and I suggest you 1) download the mp3 posted below, then 2) check the links for the rest of the music from the album before pre-ordering it. Soulscapes & Jazz Breaks [...]

Kirk Spencer is a producer/guitarist/writer who works in Notts with Big Trev's CRS camp. This song is lifted from a forthcoming EP titled REBOOT , which you'll be able to get your hands on as of 5 December. Kirk's got more in the works too, including a live spot on BBC Radio 1 on Friday alongside Scorz. It's good to hear Lee Ramsay back in the booth. Kirk Spencer feat. Scorzayzee, Jah Digga, Tempa and Lee Ramsay - Clap Your Hands Check Kirk Spencer's [...]
HHC is back and this time features that bloke who had a producer called Eric B, along with a load of other stuff that you'll find out about when you peep it. Download it here , then read it wherever you damn like (if you've got a laptop or printer).

At the turn of the millenium the much anticipated Word Lab 2 compilation album was released. This was a ridiculous record that introduced Klashnekoff to the UK hip hop scene with the unfuckwithable Daggo Mentality , and far too many heavy-hitting songs to mention. Taskforce jumped on the project with something a little different to the dour music they became known, and largely loved, for - a [...]

Matman is back up in this piece with the latest installment of Fresh Cuts Radio. POW! Playlist: 01. Matman & Daredevil - Fresh Cuts Radio Intro 02. Strong Arm Steady ft. Talib Kweli - Get it Started 03. Sean Price - Figure Four 04. Damu the Fudgemunk ft. Buff 1 - When the Winter Comes 05. Royce da 5'9 - Hood Love ft. Bun b & Joell Ortiz 06. Plus Bell ft. Matman - All I Need instrumental 07. Endemic ft. Cappo [...]

Iron Braydz is set to release Devil May Cry in January and the first single, Golden Legacy , has been offered up in preparation. Iron Braydz - Golden Legacy (clean) Peep his MySpace fo' mo', mofo.

I'll let DMC champ DJ Matman tell it: "My boys Steady & Efeks (aka Prose) dropped a little giveaway treat today in the form of this nice little single, taken from the forthcoming release 'The Boombap Bootleg Vol.2', & in anticipation of their forthcoming LP Monomania dropping early next year." Download free of charge from the Prose bandcamp page here .
UK rapper Derek B, one of the first hip hop MCs from Britain to achieve chart success, has passed away after suffering a heart attack in hospital. Whilst he has not been active in the home grown scene for a number of years, Derek B was a prominent figure in the 80s, releasing a string of singles and album Bullet From a Gun in 1988. While critics often panned Derek B for selling out and affecting an American accent, he arguably paved the way for the commercial success others have gained since he made his mark.
Chima Anya goes in over a wonky Diplo banger. Chima Anya - Hawk On The Rhythm (Pon De Floor)

Grimlok of The Colony pinches Lupe's Dumb It Down and does some rapping on it. Watch out for his B.K.S. Vol.1 , which is coming soon. Grimlok - Dumb It Down (Freestyle)

Straight outta Glasgow, producer Steg G has put together a collaboration project that sees rappers from both sides of the Atlantic touch the microphone. Former member of the legendary Juice Crew, Craig G, features on the synth-led title track, Royce Da 5'9" is on board, as is the UK's Stig Of The Dump. All good then. Vulgar Eloquence is available now . Steg G feat. Craig G - Vulgar Eloquence (Clean)

UK hip hop from way back in '88 - this joint is older than my grandpa (RIP). B.C. Of Bass Inc - Rock The Boat
Dipset's UK subsidiary rework Busta's Respect My Conglomerate . Does Dipset still exist? Does anyone care?

A little mix from Donnie Propa that goes from UK hip hop to dubstep in one fell swoop. 1. Rodney P, Dynamite MC and Tali - Its On 2. Phi - Life Cypher - Cordless Mics At 20 Paces 3. Jehst - Lines Of Defence 4. Hoodz Underground - Pass The Mic 5. Cappo - Underground 6. Fallacy and Fusion - The Groundbreaker 7. TRG - Oi! Killa! 8. Distance - V 9. Rukus, TY, Klashnekoff and Yogi - Let It Go (Remix) 10. Benny Page - Swagger 11. Benga - 26 Basslines 12. High Rankin - No [...]

These Scottish lads let you know about their doobie antics. Off the forthcoming Music For Spaceships mixtape. DSG - feat. The Auld Reekie All Stars - 2 Joints (prod. Show N Prove)

Off Before Tha Tomahawk Tape , dropping 23 Nov, which is the warm up to Tha Tomahawk Tape. Yaeo And Wordsmith - New York Minute