Grime veteran Scorcher, a previous member of both Cold Blooded and The Movement (infamous for their 'Fuck Radio' sets and clashes with rivals Boy Better Know) picks up his old flow and some nostalgic bars to go over JME's classic '96 Bars Of Revenge' instrumental. The beat is hard and Scorcher rides its distinctive kicks easily, giving a sound reminiscent of the Rinse sets which made his name.
Grime artists aren't known for their proficiency in the field of actually releasing their tunes (there's a lot of people still waiting for 'Bud Sweat & Beers'or the elusive 'D Double EP'), which, it must be said, is largely due to a lack of label and media support, so when one such long promised release does drop it's just one more good day for grime music.
First up is man-of-the-moment P Money's collaboration with Funky House hero Marco Del Horno and the most recent convert to grime production, DJ Swerve (the man also responsible for the beat behind D Double E's EP-referencing 'Streetfighter Riddim'), entitled 'Ho! Riddim':
Second is a release which has been hugely anticipated by grime fans worldwide, and has been some time coming. The Newham Generals are easily among the most highly respected members of the grime scene. Releasing once more on Dizzee Rascal's Dirtee Stank label, the duo cement their position at the top as they deliver a short and flawless EP which features the huge 'I'm A General' with the late Slew Dem member Esco Big Bars joining them on vocal duties:
Finally we have the latest from grime scene don and King of Grime crown-challenger, Boy Better Know's JME with his latest CD offering 'Blam!'. Despite many of the MCs in his generation making moves over to the money in the mainstream, this collection boasts a tracklist aiming to extend grime music to a wider audience rather than simply using his history in grime as pre-existent evidence of talent.
Stalwart grime MC Frisco of Boy Better Know has released a free ten track promo EP in the run up to his highly anticipated album, 'Fully Grown'. Featuring production from the likes of Skepta, Target and S-X and feature vocals from Wiley, Scorcher, Wretch 32 and Lay-Z among others, this one is definitely worth a spin. 'Fully Grown' is due for release on the 11th of October and follows, aswell as this free release, news of a forthcoming EP of instrumentals.
Grime veteran Scorcher, a previous member of both Cold Blooded and The Movement (infamous for their 'Fuck Radio' sets and clashes with rivals Boy Better Know) picks up his old flow and some nostalgic bars to go over JME's classic '96 Bars Of Revenge' instrumental. The beat is hard and Scorcher rides its distinctive kicks easily, giving a sound reminiscent of the Rinse sets which made his name.
