Irish Hip Hop SuperThread

HighClass · 11-03-2014 4:28pm

ragtime wrote: »

Anybody have any info on the cork scene of if there is one? Really curious to see what their take on it would be. And excuse my complete lack of knowledge on the subject, this thread is helping to fix that.

Pretty big hip hop scene down there as far as I know. Here's some of the best stuff.

Can't forget this classic either!

ragtime · 11-03-2014 7:10pm

Excellent, thanks for that. Gonna have to give these a listen now

Boom_Bap · 12-03-2014 12:45pm

The Animators are giving away thier Sketch album for free for a limited time:

http://theanimatorsireland.bandcamp.com/album/sketch

Boom_Bap · 26-03-2014 4:06pm

Here's a list of Alan Newmans favorite IHH tracks/vidoes

https://www.facebook.com/notes/alan-newman/irish-hip-hop-videos-worth-watching/10152333525642594

Boom_Bap · 31-03-2014 3:11pm

Dynamic is a guy who's been around a few years now. His most recent outings where his Boss Level Bits verse which you can see on the Boss Level Page on Facebook. He also was in the Boss Level 1 track.

He's gearing up for an EP release with FUDman on beats, here's the promo video that went out over the weekend. The EP will be called 'This That and the Other'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJNlkeAYAjA

You can also check out the rest of his tracks on his youtube channel -> https://www.youtube.com/user/dynamiceire1

He is one of the new generation of homegrown rappers that is putting a huge effort into his craft, diverse delivery, decent beat selection, not a rapper that's heavily reliant on similaes, can tell a story. So it's alot easier to listen to then some people's albums recorded over on a 'VTech My First Cassette Recorder', and he's not trying to battle an imaginary person in the room.

I particularly like this one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLckHC9QwPo

Boom_Bap · 02-04-2014 4:57pm

Hot off the presses - Flip Will Mix It Vol 4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5_7VOKiEpo

Boom_Bap · 07-04-2014 2:13pm

A few new things have appeared recently.

First up is the preview for Boss Level - Part 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gptfvezCsFw

Lineup is Myster E, Kid Antics, Murka Murkry, Spekulativ Fiktion, Tenchoo, Bradshaw, Bexi and Genesis Elijah

Bitter Rocc has released the video for The Dream featuring Chris Haze

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQS9T1nVEVY

His next projext is announced at the end of the video.

There's part 1 of an interview with Bitter Rocc on the Project A Apparrel blog
http://projectaapparel.tumblr.com/post/81982327157/bitterrocc

Muirshin Durkin · 07-04-2014 3:02pm

a little fact about bitter rocc, he features in Oasis - Shakermaker video, hes the kid at the start.

Boom_Bap · 07-04-2014 3:06pm

Muirshin Durkin wrote: »

a little fact about bitter rocc, he features in Oasis - Shakermaker video, hes the kid at the start.

He grew up accross the road from them

Muirshin Durkin · 07-04-2014 3:15pm

Hes a lucky bloke!

HighClass · 23-04-2014 8:23pm

New Maverick Sabre tune! Been years since he's just been straight rapping on tracks but you can hear the hip hop coming through still, production is quality! Just hope he has at least one full rap track on the new album, easily one of the best rappers to come from Ireland.

Boom_Bap · 27-04-2014 9:08pm

I had the pleasure of hearing this a couple of days early and have been listening to it alot. Now it's finally out there for public consumption. New bonus track from Bitter Rocc, a bit of a change in sound, and cant argue with how he is evolving as a rapper and producer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KdyWJ6wTOw

He's also competing the production on the new Ace & EJ album, which is being released on his BR Music label.

Boom_Bap · 08-05-2014 1:36pm

Just realised that I hadn't posted this here yet.

Boss Level - Part 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lwhc7eERQek

Pretty darn tooting good if you ask me.

HighClass · 08-05-2014 3:26pm

Good stuff, fair few lads I've never heard of in it! Tenchoo & Genesis Elijah were on that next level though!

Boom_Bap · 08-05-2014 4:17pm

Mister_E is from a group called This Side Up, havent heard much, but decent:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqzAothNuZs

Muirshin Durkin · 12-05-2014 3:52pm

New RiRá, sounds class.

https://maddaxxemusic.bandcamp.com/album/sound

HighClass · 23-05-2014 2:43pm

The new mynameisjOhn & God Knows album is out. Ain't got a chance to listen yet but I'm fairly sure it'll be one of the best releases from anywhere this year.

http://godknows-mynameisjohn.bandcamp.com/

Edit: Given this a few plays, easily one of my favourite albums of the year. Habbakuk is some track!

Muirshin Durkin · 28-05-2014 12:41am

Snippets off Lethal Dialects new album 1988. Looking forward to this one.

Also Mouse Hughes from Sons Phonetic released a free EP the other day, its sick.

https://sonsphonetic.bandcamp.com/album/jewels-of-the-trade

Boom_Bap · 29-05-2014 3:22pm

HighClass wrote: »

The new mynameisjOhn & God Knows album is out. Ain't got a chance to listen yet but I'm fairly sure it'll be one of the best releases from anywhere this year.

http://godknows-mynameisjohn.bandcamp.com/

Edit: Given this a few plays, easily one of my favourite albums of the year. Habbakuk is some track!

Just given it a listen, it's f*cking excellent.

Here's an appearance from Bitter Rocc and Chris Haze on Balcony TV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYDGp44FPGQ

Boom_Bap · 11-06-2014 2:21pm

The Animators are no more:

Ladies and Gentlemen.
After nearly 4 years of rockin through the jungle bringing you the best Hip-Hop out of Dublin, all of us at The Animators have decided to call it a day as a collective.
We first and foremost would like to thank all our fans. We would also like to thank our families and friends for their continuous support. Of course a special shout to everyone who helped us develop musically and otherwise on a greater level from The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, DJ. Flip, Gerard Walsh, Albert Hooi, John Ennis and the Lyricist Lounge crew, all the Drawn Together Artists, the homies at Le Cool, Bodytonic, AllCity and of course a massive thank you to Mark at Choice Cuts.
It's been a great ride full of fantastic music, beautiful people, brilliant gigs and just phenomenal experiences.
It was a pleasure to bring out our 2 projects 'Sketch' & 'Drawn Together' to such a great reception which solidified our mission on creating Hip-Hop big enough to take it out of the doldrums in this country. With the support of all the radio & TV shows, magazines and websites championing our music, our passion and our Art were able to flourish. It truly was a labour of love.
Our musical and creative paths have not ceased and be sure to look out for solo material from all members soon and expect the same standard we set as a crew.
So this is the final sign off from all of us,
Mango, Smokey J, Ricki Rawness, Rhymes Vital, Mathman, Classquatch and Redbloc.
We leave you with one last present, all of our music is now available free of charge.
One Love.
Peace,
The Animators.

HighClass · 11-06-2014 3:17pm

Real shame. They were one of the few Irish hip hop acts who seemed like they were on the way to breaking through to the mainstream in a big way.

Andy_rse · 11-06-2014 8:44pm

Sad news that.

Boom_Bap · 13-06-2014 12:09pm

Ger Kellett's new album is free to download for the next 24 hours:

https://gerkellettofficial.bandcamp.com/album/honesty

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIU7fofkCN8

Muirshin Durkin · 03-07-2014 11:30am

Anyone check this out? They're from Dublin, made it on to VladTv, sounds class as well.

Boom_Bap · 07-07-2014 3:11pm

A few posts back I mentioned Ace & EJ will be releasing thier debut album this year, produced by Bitter Rocc. Well the first vid/track/single is here and called 'Today Was The Day'. Vid and beat by Mr. Rocc, and it's the first release on his BRMusic label.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ir-tDS0Vq4

It's also getting a bit of support from Hot Press
http://www.hotpress.com/Ace--EJ/news/WATCH-New-vid-from-Bitter-Roccproduced-Ace--EJ/11831366.html

Muirshin Durkin · 07-07-2014 3:22pm

Find that cringey.

Boom_Bap · 09-07-2014 12:37pm

I've been thinking about doing a write up on Scary Eire for this thread, but I think this article sums it all up

http://www.state.ie/features/beats-bodhrans-and-bloody-mayhem-the-story-of-scary-eire

mahamageehad · 11-07-2014 1:37am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GMEIV8BPx0

This is the first song from a debut album!

Boom_Bap · 05-08-2014 5:28pm

DJ Flip is representing Ireland in a DJ championship, words from the man himself:

I've been keeping this kind of quiet because it's been so long since I've entered a DJ competition, but with the right people in my life I was successfully persuaded to enter the Redbull Thre3style World DJ Championships this year.
It was a last minute decision as Ireland had no official heats. So in order to enter I had to make a 15 minute mix,and enter the "Lucky Bastid" draw online.
Skratch Bastid would pick the winner from the hundreds of entries from all over the world.
Any DJ in the world can enter this once your country didn't hold an official heat. That means I was up against some heavy hitters, including USA,UK,France,etc.
Well, I just found out that I've won,
and will be flying to Azerbaijan September 6th to the World Finals.
I want to thank anybody I told about this and pretty much made me enter.
I will do us proud.

Muirshin Durkin · 05-08-2014 11:14pm

Thats brilliant news.

Boom_Bap · 16-08-2014 9:51pm

Great new music from Ricki Rawness

https://soundcloud.com/mr-highspeed/1-outlandish?in=mr-highspeed/sets/space-rap-101-transmission-one

DermoMIO · 26-08-2014 7:02pm

any1 playing the smaller stages/tents in Electric Picnic this year ? I seen Simi Crowns is playing 3 times over the weekend any1 else around ?

Boom_Bap · 28-08-2014 9:42am

The Boss Level crew where in the final rounds of a competition to win a slot last night. Havn't heard the results yet, but as soon as I hear I'll post it up here.

HighClass · 29-08-2014 1:39am

Bit late on this one but just seen the new Costello video, track off his next album!

Boom_Bap · 29-08-2014 10:43am

Boss Level didnt win the comp, but they still have a few slots at EP:

23:00 - 00:15 - Friday - Natasha's Living Food, Body & Soul Area
00:15 - 01:20 - Sunday - Cultivate Global Green

Look out for Funzo tonight as well just after Boss Level. I'd expect some of the BL lads to stay on stage with him.

Muirshin Durkin · 29-08-2014 10:51am

RiRa playing trenchtown Saturday/Sunday morning, cant remember what time, but be worth seeing.

Boom_Bap · 05-09-2014 9:54am

DJ Flip competed in the Red Bull Th3style event in Baku Azerbaijan last night, unfortunataley he didn't make it out of his heat.
You can hear his set and all others here -> www.mixcloud.com/RedBullThre3style/

There is still a chance that he could get a wildcard into the next round.

By all accounts, he's having a swell time there hanging out with Jazzy Jeff, Scratch Bastid, Q-Bert. Lucky git.

HighClass · 25-09-2014 2:45am

Great 3 part documentary featuring Captain Moonlight.

"The story follows Kilkenny MC and hurling nut Captain Moonlight around Dublin as he investigates the recent upsurge in interest and quality in both hurling and hiphop in the capital. He meets some Dublin rappers and writes a song with them while visiting six clubs and following the Kevins U-14 team to their Féile final."

Part 1:http://vimeo.com/m/98949018
Part 2:http://vimeo.com/m/98959212
Part 3:http://vimeo.com/m/99545216

HighClass · 26-09-2014 2:03am

Lethal Dialects new album 1988 is out now on iTunes & Spotify. Not too sure what to think about it after my first listen, didn't blow me away like the first time I heard his LD50 albums. Will need a few more listens but it's feeling a bit bland at the minute.

mjcunn · 25-10-2014 10:01am

I was wondering does anyone on here know the name of a irish rapper that was a few years ago he had a song about dublin bus on his album?

Camac Hibs · 29-10-2014 9:08pm

mjcunn wrote: »

I was wondering does anyone on here know the name of a irish rapper that was a few years ago he had a song about dublin bus on his album?

I think the tune is Bus Rage by Collie - album is Is Ainm Dom.

http://colliecollins.bandcamp.com/track/bus-rage

HighClass · 29-10-2014 11:04pm

Great new EP from Spekulativ Fiktion x Deviant & Naive Ted

https://unscenemusic.bandcamp.com/album/slave-labour

jigglypuffstuff · 02-11-2014 3:20am

Rapper from Limerick's first video. Grew up in the same place as me. Cool dude! dropped his album yesterday!! Real hip hop! Solid effort!!! makes an absolute joke of anything ive seen or heard from irish rappers in the past

Muirshin Durkin · 02-11-2014 7:10pm

Do you listen to much irish hip hop?

guapos · 20-11-2014 8:00pm

I'm hoping someone can help me remember the name of a song/band. I saw them on facebook recently. Dublin hip hop with a well produced video, young lad in love with the girlfriend of the head hencho of a gang. That's all I can remember.Any ideas?

Boom_Bap · 20-11-2014 10:31pm

guapos wrote: »

I'm hoping someone can help me remember the name of a song/band. I saw them on facebook recently. Dublin hip hop with a well produced video, young lad in love with the girlfriend of the head hencho of a gang. That's all I can remember.Any ideas?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJKrAiBl4VA

MacDurce · 28-11-2014 9:56pm

Hey guys.
Just poppin a link to a gig I think some people might be interested in.
Temper-Mental Miss Elayneous, Funzo, Remedy and John Cummins who is a savage spoken word artist who occasionally plays with a band.
Its on December 4th in Grand Social.

Boom_Bap · 16-02-2015 11:51am

A few new Irish releases recently.

5th Element (Ger Kellett & Linco) x Doublescreen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raVP_pmJOSg

Boss Level 3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbgl5FgwdTc

There is currently a spot for BL4 open, you can get the beat from the Boss Level FB page and send audition video to them with a solid 16.

Rob Kelly also released an EP the other day, currently 2nd on the iTunes charts behind Drake.

tossy · 19-02-2015 11:27am

pone2012 wrote: »

Rapper from Limerick's first video. Grew up in the same place as me. Cool dude! dropped his album yesterday!! Real hip hop! Solid effort!!! makes an absolute joke of anything ive seen or heard from irish rappers in the past

"take a look at my eyes,you think i give a f$*k? No,i only ever give a f%&k to a ho....." that's not a great satart is it? Is there anything else in the remaining 2 mins plus that actually backs up the statement ...

makes an absolute joke of anything ive seen or heard from irish rappers in the past

Then please do post it.

Hip Hop is about who you are and where you come from and being true to that, there is nothing in that song that points to him being Irish or from Limerick or whatever, just another American wanna be.

I admire your friend for doing it,i would never knock anyone for trying,recording and going to the effort of putting themselves out there but i don't think he would thank you for setting his stuff up like that. Why not just let his stuff rise under it's own steam rather than setting him up for a fall.

Boom_Bap · 03-03-2015 11:11am

New track from teh very impressive Dah JeVu

https://soundcloud.com/dah-jevu/harebell-blues-ft-amano-prod-by-wastefellow

Not sure if this has been posted yet, Rapthor x Alan Newman...there is an album in the works at the moment along with a few videos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA0MtvwrVwM

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