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One half of the Newham Generals has strapped one and put his feet up with this extended player. Give up your details and the freebie is all yours.

Following closely on the heels of his work with Benny Banks , Show N Prove now hits Ghetts with something fresh. Watch out for more from the Scot producer as his work rate stays way up there, while Ghetts has a couple of new sets in the works, not to mention the mixtape he did with DJ Whoo Kid that dropped a few short weeks ago.

Here's some new UK Hip Hop for you. This one is from Don Rasputin and his voice kinda reminds me of Farma G. This music sounds very much like UK Hip Hop from the early 2ks - if that's your thing check it out. Don Rasputin // Facebook DJ A-UP Tags: dj a-up , Don Rasputin , freeness , the word is bond , uk hip hop

CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW Don't know why I haven't posted this dope video yet, showcasing some the new tracks from DJ Formats upcoming album 'Statement of Intent'. Featuring a whole host of artists the new album looks set to be a winner in my eyes. Loving the video with its animated graffiti, with artwork done by the good people at 'PaintShop Studio' all filmed and edited by 'Jeff Metal'. To findout more please check the links to their respective websites for more info (see below). Also be on the look out for an exclusive interview that [...]

Big Cakes serves up a slice of neck-snapping boom bap for this homage to the scrilla. Get hold of his album Blue Cheese over here .

Congratulations are in order for Context, who managed to get his fans behind him to end up on MTV's recent Brand New For 2012 winners' list. He was the only unsigned act to go through and kept company with the likes of Lana Del Ray. Respect his grind hustle grustle.

Just as US MCs started rapping about pills as late as the turn of the millennium - when Brits had already developed lockjaw, missing teeth, short-term memory loss and bouts of depression - now Cypress Hill rope in Rusko for a dubstep number. DJ Muggs once told a music mag that UK rap is shit and would never be able to touch America. Well Muggs, I'm afraid US rappers sound shit on 140bpm.

Here's a snippet from Bonobo with guest vocals courtesy of Ipswich rapper and fellow Ninja Tune labelmate DELS. Eyesdown will be available in full glory on 13 Feb when Bonobo's remix of 2010 album Black Sands hits stores. Pre-orders available here .

Dope beats coming from the god brother Ophqi of the UK. Ophqi is also one half of a duo called S.M.R.G with Superior Thought. This beatape really shows off his skill as a producer with inventive samples of both music and vocal sampling from various sources all bringing some the full headnod factor leaving you wanting more. So cop the free download on the bandcamp banner and show love and respect for his creation. Also cop his other work with Superior Thought which really shows off his skills not only as a producer but also as a dope emcee! [...]

Mystro's latest yearly overview gets a video, the perfect accompaniment to ensure that none of those topical one-liners go over your head. Welcome to 2012, mutha luvaz!

Here is a nice and soulful collection of beats by Mancunian beat-maker and MC, Kuartz. He has been a regular at local hip hop nights and events over the past couple of years and has performed at the night I help run - In The Loop . Check out what this local kid has to offer. Kuartz // Facebook // Twitter DJ A-UP Tags: beats , dj a-up , in the loop , instrumentals , [...]

• Kuartz - Manc Soul Vol.1

Here is a project that features half of the Manchester hip hop scene. This is a dope project and it gives you an insight into some of the dark and moodier sounds the city has to offer. Some of the many artists featured on this album include Dubble O, Dro-P, Too Shugas, Legion, Goshin, Cheech the Grim Reefa, 3D, Twisted Roots, LDigz, Sakre, Deepo & Benjamin Franklin ... DOWNLOAD DA DARKEST TEAM DJ A-UP Tags: 3d , Cheech [...]

• Da Darkest Team - Da Darkest Team (download at http://www.mediafire.com/?b0a20b7ydyoakyh )

The Four Owls - Not Like Before www.youtube.com/watch?v=tA16i4 7I1HM Jehst - Starting Over www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSkiTj 6oXAk Dot Rotten - Keep It On A Low www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FBoBY Wm-zk Skittles - Tip-i-cal-i [...]

As you know, I'm prone to the occasional UK hip-hop post, but I tend to keep it fairly chilled out because understated beats and cathartic lyricism is what I loves yo. That being said [rap battle judging joke], here's Cruger with an introspective discourse of unrealised ambition and general regret. It is, however, accented with a hint of optimism because what he's essentially doing is acknowledging his personal flaws and proposing solutions, no doubt with a view to ultimately fulfilling them. I'm pretty sure it will strike a chord with a lot of you because I know you [...]

Cop the description below to find out more. This gem has been in my rotation for a little while now, so I had to share the dopeness. "S.M.R.G was formed in august 2010 with 2 members and long time friends Superior Thought & OphQi. After knowing each other for almost 10 years & pursuing very separate musical ventures, the pair decided to join forces after ST agreed to produce OphQi's debut album "Taking The Piss" This quickly turned into the entire project being produced by ST and a Hip-Hop synergy like no other being formed [...]

CLICK THE IMAGE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The Mouse outfit are a Manchester based, 10 piece hip hop band and over the last year or so they have been regularly teaming up with UK hip hop veteran, Dr Syntax. Here is a promotional video to show what they have to offer on the road and in recoded format. Make sure you download The Mouse Outfit's EP 'Check Your Pulse' from iTunes feat. Dr Syntax, Baba Israel, Presto, Sparkz and of course Bedos - my co-host on the NouGold podcast . [...]

King Underground Records have released this free digital single in the build up as a thank you to the Lewis Parker fans who have been buying the recent releases. This one is a re-make of the track 'Fake Charades' from the classic LP 'Masquerades & Sillhouettes'. Essential download! DOWNLOAD LEWIS PARKER 'GAME OF CHARADES' FROM BANDCAMP Lewis Parker // Twitter // Facebook DJ A-UP Tags: audio , [...]

Bricky T Mortar AKA Brick Top AKA Bricks is a well known face in the Manchester Hip Hop scene. He's a producer, an MC and also a dope musician. He is a member of Skittles' band as well as doing his own ish. Alice is one of my favourite beats by Bricks and I'm delighted that he has finally made it available for free download. Have a listen and then make sure you cop this dope-strumental. DOWNLOAD BRICKY T MORTAR - 'ALICE' Bricks // [...]

• BRICKY T MORTAR - Alice

UK Producer Configa dropped this gem back in August, got around to listening to it recently and its tight. Configa provides a slew of dope beats which have been liberal;y peppered with a hole host of other artists from all shores. A great listen from start to finish I am especially feeling 'Thousands to Call Me (feat T.D. [...]

WORD IS BOND VS.: Sol Brova Vs. K.I.N.E.T.I.K - Flying High by TheWordIsBond.com Alright folks, this is a call here from all the guys at the Word Is Bond, hoping you'll help our progressive hip-hop movement grow. We're sure you'll agree Christmas is a time for giving, and our one wish this is year is that you'll vote for us in MTV'S UK's "Brand New For 2012". As part of the competition, they've selected "Sol Brova Vs. K.I.N.E.T.I.K - Flying High" which comes from our "Versus" series to go up against other [...]