Hip Hop

We're back before we officially wave goodbye to 2014 and cement the year as an absolute banger for our homegrown scene! Before we close the curtains we have one more review for our loyal readers, this time with a fresh face and sound we've not heard before. Known by the alias of Smart Aleck, a fr...

Ending the year on a complete high we're glad to announce the last review of the year and it couldn't have gone to a more talented head if we wanted! Dropping at midnight is the 5 track EP titled "The Format" by the notorious battle emcee Cee Major, entirely produced by Phocus Beats! Cee blessed ...

Chairman Maf is the name and eloquent and tranquil production is his game, born and raised in Cambridge he's been an avid part of the scene with his craftsmanship and work ethic. Blessing us with one more release before 2014 is over, we're glad to announce Chairman Maf has dropped his latest prod...

Rockformz consists of an ill duo featuring Harry Tha Bastard from LDZ and Formula/Harry on the production, together they create hypnotic hip hop that'll have you vibing in different dimensions. Currently adding the finishing touches to their Anarchy LP dropping soon on Shadow Player Records and d...

Aykaye is the producer behind the Laze Harsh Realities EP's which we featured earlier in the year, we're back to showcase what Aykaye is bringing to the table. Not only a dope producer but also an emcee set on a quest to sharpen his abilities when riding the rhythms! Aykaye recently dropped a 64 ...

Daniel Son is a relatively new name to the game having only released one mixtape so far titled One For The Team which we heavily enjoyed and reviewed earlier in the year. We're glad to announce that before 2014 is over, Daniel Son has made his second appearance with his brand new release titled "...

Underground collective known as the Culture Vultures are back with a brand new video titled "Balloon Animals" with Zubar featuring alongside them. One of the many dope collectives we've discovered since launching the site, blessing the jazz infused soulful beat with greasy and rugged rhymes deliv...

Earlier in 2014 we reviewed an album by the one and only known as Whirlwind D. One of the B-Line Recordings tribe, Whirlwind impressed us with the complexity and dexterity of the tracks. Back at the Underground HH head quarters this week we received a little treat. Our second exclusive preview of...

Earlier in the year here at the Underground HQ, I reviewed one of my favorite areas of the underground hip hop scene; the Glaswegian hip hop label Southside Deluxe. Within that collection of verbs and nouns was a nod to a new up and coming Scottish crew - Toy Control. Described by one of the foun...

Synchromystics are a collective of emcees and a single producer bringing nothing but hard hitting, pound for pound rhymes and ruthless delivery, creating pure homegrown head nodders every time. They're currently finishing their debut album titled "Council Of 13" set to drop next year, compact fro...