Tricksta on sturban clothing blog

This month TRICKSTA releases his new UK Runnings mixtape in conjunction with sturban clothing entitled "100% Exclusive". The thirty-track mixtape features fifteen tracks produced by TRICKSTA as well as seeing him produce and direct his first DVD. It’s a massive release and is already causing a stir on the underground. Alex Davello went to find out more from the man who helped to put Wolverhampton on the Hip-Hop map…


So tell us Tricksta how long did this project take to make?
I started it in the summer of 2007 and it was complete in July 2008. I wanted to make a project with sturban clothing that really stood the test of time, and I guess by making all the tracks exclusive I have done that. I also wanted to do a DVD. I've wanted to do a DVD for ages, so I thought why not do it on this project.


So for those that don’t know tell us who features on the mixtape.
Well I always try and rep different endz. From Wolverhampton I got LATE, 10Shott, Jai Boo, Size8, A1, Conman and myself. I got some sick skits cut up by Jabba Tha Kut who also got me an exclusive from Magishan, and they are both from Bournemouth. I got Bristol being repped by Kelz and Trz aka The Souljah Clique, Bungle from Sheffield, Double E from Gloucestershire, Kid Rad from Lichfield, Unfriendly Neighbours from Tamworth, Deadline from Birmingham, Hard Livin from Essex, and London artists Swift It Major, Reain, Big Cakes, Logic, Manny Moscow, Cons from The Colony, Jimmy Raygun, Debonair, P.A.C and Yaeo.

And the DVD?
It features some of the people on the mixtape as well as Blak Twang, Million Dan, Supar Novar, an interview with HHBRadio.Com and a street artist from the Midlands called Matt "The Artist". There are a few unseen music videos too. It’s around an hour long because I didn’t want it to be boring.

UK Runnings has been moulding a string bond with sturban clothing. Tell us more about that.
Glyn is like family to me. He has always understood UK Runnings and what it is all about (promoting and pushing quality home-grown hip-hop music). We hooked up when he sponsored a volume of UK Runnings around 2005. The rest is history... Since then we’ve done a total of three mixtape releases ("sturban clothing Mix", "Music For The MySpace Generation" and now "100% Exclusive"), I also do a monthly radio show which is broadcast on sturban clothing website (to listen go to the website at www.sturbanclothing.com, scroll down and at the bottom left hand corner simply click Urban Shop Radio. sturban clothing sponsor me throughout too, so you can guarantee if you ever see me in some sick garms and want to know where they are from they are from www.sturbanclothing.com.

So do you have a fourth mix planned?
Yes we do, it won’t be out until 2009, but the next release from us will be called "Urban Runnings". It will be a double CD that features different genres such as UK Hip-Hop, Grime, Dubstep and Drum’n’Bass. It’s going to feature some guest DJ’s.


And UK Runnings? Anything else planned there?
Well yeh, I am just compiling "Flying The Flag" which as a collaboration project with Lunatrix from HHBRadio.Com. That’s going to be a double CD with 50 tracks! Massive release with loads of exclusives.

So as a producer and mixtape DJ what else have you been up to Tricksta?
You know me, always got loads of projects on the go! I have just produced LATE’s debut album "Below Street Level" which a tight fourteen track CD that features the likes of Willie D from the Geto Boys, K-Rino and JT The Bigga Figga. Now I am starting to work on tracks for my debut album "Urban Mathematics" which is planned for a release late 2009/early 2010. There are other things I am producing too but I am sworn to secrecy! Mixtape wise, just done mixes with KB Da Kidnappa, Keak Da Sneak, The Jacka, 2025NYC.Com, LATE and many more.


What would you say have been your biggest achievements in Hip-Hop so far?
Releasing over fifty Hip-Hop CD’s on my own record label, all of them official, and all pressed up. No big thing for any USA record label, but for a bloke from the Black Country I think that’s a big statement! Working with some of the biggest names in the scene (both UK and USA), being asked to present the award to best Hip-Hop act at the UMA’s in 2007, Willie D from The Geto Boys rapping on one of my beats, producing a track on K-Rino’s last album that came out in the USA and putting my city on the Hip-Hop map. Big up everyone from Wolverhampton!



So where can you get "100% Exclusive"?
As with all Wolftown Recordings releases you can get them from HMV, Zaavi, iTunes, Play.Com etc, and if some reason they haven’t got it in stock everything is always on www.wolftownrecordings.com.

Okay before you go, anything else you want to say?
Yeh, I run a promotions company. Any UK or US artist looking to get exposure should get in touch www.myspace.com/parkstreetpromotions. Come and see why we got 5000 in three months of launching the MySpace page. There are more details on the website at www.parkstreetpr.co.uk.

Thanks for the chance to do this interview and much love to everyone involved in this project from Glyn at sturban clothing – check www.sturbanclothing.com and get yourself some new garmz, Luna & Vokal from OYM Media who dealt with the DVD and some music videos, all the artists that contributed to it and a massive shout out to the sponsors… Abuze London, Mada, Ambiguous Clothing and Nomis.

Interview by Alex Davello

Karma Collective on sturban clothing Blog

Where are you from and what was it like growing up there?
SuperStead: London, It was hectic and dangerous but there are lots of interesting people to link and make music with.
Scribbles: Scribbles: Yeah my name is Aiden David Scribbles from Swaziland, South Africa and the UK (a member of the new race and its a long race to run....but
were running not away, from, but to).
Don Le Morso: The Killer Streets of SJT.
Suffice: I am from Liss in the South of UK. There was not much to do there, pretty boring with no music scene. I used to travel to London to see bands and go raving.
Snook: I'm from London so its that big city life, delayed tubes and buses and overpriced council tax.
Semantics: I live in Portsmouth.There is a weird music scene in Portsmouth that doesn't seem to know what itself is doing really, kinda like a dog chasing its tail.


How did you get your name and is there a story behind it?
SuperStead: SuperStead aka R.I.L.L.A.I have always been called SuperStead since i was a child, it was a play on my name Steadman or Steadmankind.
Don Le Morso: I used to be called Autistik when i was younger but it became too offensive and a change was needed. Don Le Morso is a slanged abbreviation of the french Dans Les Mourceaux which means In Bits.
Suffice: I have had a few names including JK Jesta when i was a D+B MC but for Hip Hop i am called Suffice which i feel summarises me as a rapper and poet in general. I speak suffice words, only Suffice will do.
Snook: Snook came from my youth where i was always the sneaky cheeky one, so mans called me snook so it sounds like ive already done rather that im about to sneak. Silver Tongue came more recent and thats my lyrical side. I spit a lot of realness hence Silver Tongue.
Scribbles: It began with me and a friend levi and it started as David Scribe then it turned into D Scribe then it became David Scribbles. The root of the name is representative of King David Scribe, Solomon's Father. Hatter was my fathers nickname but it directly came back to life through the KC subconsciously due to my surname which is Hadfield.

Was there a situation or a person who inspired you to rap?
Don Le Morso: Yes, i loved MCing to D+B in my head, badly. I spent a summer working in Sainsbury's warehouse with MC R1der who i used to freestyle with.
SuperStead: My man Jordan or Jords Chords aka JRJ. I have been involved with him since i was 6 making music and recording Hip Hop and R+B tracks.
Suffice: There was no real situation i just wrote poetry and songs cos i am so into music. I enjoyed writing, rapping came later.
Scribbles: Um..... I was the first person that inspired me or... i mean i have enjoyed hip hop since i was a kid so numerous artists from various different genres actually influenced my writing in this time but one main person who may have got the ball rolling was Levi or Slew Dada.
Snook: I grew up in London during the Garage days when everyone was MCing so it just came naturally.

Tell us about your latest release.
Snook: Its a collection of tracks to introduce us, Karma Collective, to the people.
Semantics: It is called "The Mixed-Up Tape" by all the crew, it is a collection of songs we have been working on for a while now and it came time to step up the game and get it released. It is a fat multigenre journey through styles and flavours. The follow-up volume 2 is nearly recorded and is sounding even more banging than this one.
Suffice: It is sick go grab yourself one.
SuperStead: Watch out for Reflective Materials present SuperStead and the Home Truths LP from me.


What do you prefer; playing live, recording in the studio or battling?
Snook: I'm an event man, I get a big adrenalin rush when I'm on stage.
SuperStead: Playing live, there is nothing like being on stage.
Don Le Morso: Battling people but not on stage.
Suffice: I am not a battler, i love playing live or recording, they are completely different but i couldn't choose one.
Scribbles: Well i enjoy all three but i prefer playing live or busting it out in the studio or cyphering.....

How would you describe your personality? What do you enjoy doing?
SuperStead: I am down to earth, open minded and open to new experiences and new people. I like good food, watching sport, reading and movies.
Don Le Morso: I am the epitome of efficiency and i am obsessive with being organised. I also like making music, mixing and getting (really) smashed.
Snook: I'm cheeky chappy whose life revolves around music. I'm here to enjoy life and make the most of it.
Suffice: Um.... I am a balanced person and i live for the moment. I enjoy creating ideas and coming up with stuff.
Hatter: Chaotic order (hence member of the Chaos Order). I enjoy reasoning.

How did you go about setting up independently?
Semantics: Well i set us up as a LTD Company so we are registered and we have a home studio, Sativa Cuts Studios, in my house in Portsmouth which we record everything in.
I do all the engineering and production, having learnt a lot from Doc Jones from Specimen A- nuff love bro- and reading a lot!!
We have just started pushing ourselves properly and getting everything sorted there is just never enough time.....

What’s your favourite clothing label?
SuperStead: Co-exist an independent UK clothing label.
Don Le Morso: Addict
Semantics: I am with Don on this one Addict are some sick UK clothes.
Snook: There's to many, Rocawear, Avirex, Academiks, nike, if it looks good i'll buy it.
Suffice: I don't have a favourite. I just wear lots of stuff for different reasons.
Scribbles: No labels and if there is a label read it or you will be poisoned.

Forget the budget, what would be your dream collobo?
Snook: Making a beat with Pharell, the brers a genius
SuperStead: Madlib.
Don Le Morso: Current Value
Suffice: Right now at the moment Blackmilk
Scribbles: It would have been Bob Marley but he has passed so it would be , so many, but KRS 1
Semantics: Dj Shadow.

With so many artists out there, what are you doing different to get heard?
SuperStead: Speaking real home truths, no BS, truly universal.
Suffice: Our producer, the sound he is making is so different from other hip hop with a rawness. We also have a combination of MC's from a wide range of places making us sound different and fresh.
Scribbles: Write utter crazyness and utter crazy sensical madness......
Snook: Keeping my lyrical content away from the norm which you will see on my solo album which I hope to drop in January, and making my flow stand out. Plus the tracks we do are very individual.

Now is your chance to get something off ya chest! Anything getting you down or any opinions you need to voice?
SuperStead: Stand up for underground UK hip hop cos the mainstream is whack and the underground is where it's at!!
Suffice: The UK in general needs to step up its game. We have a lot of talent and A+R people need to wake up and smell the coffee and put more money and time into us and trust UK Hip Hop.
Snook: Yeah what is it with skinny jeans and plimsoles at the moment. Sort it out.
Scribbles: Everything is blessed.

Okay, before you go please give us you’re My Space details.

Semantics: Just check out Karma Collective and you can find the whole crew on the top friends.

Chatting with Juttla

For the last few years there has been a producer out of the Midlands that has really been catching my ear. His name is Juttla and he is a producer that is musically pushing boundaries as he mixes up his Eastern influences with ground-breaking bass led electronica. His first release ‘Angels, Aliens & Assassins’ back in 1999 is now considered to be a classic, and his new album is ‘At War With Satan’ has already been causing a stir with a number of DJ’s including Bobby Friction and Mary Anne Hobbs on BBC Radio One. I managed to grab five minutes of his time to get the lowdown about his new album and his new-look record label.

Okay Juttla, for those that don’t know please tell people what you have released to date.

I released my debut album back in 1999 which is when I also founded my label Eastern Pressure Records. From there I did a few releases for other labels including Swarj, and then licensed a lot of tracks off my debut album ‘Angels, Aliens & Assassins’ to a few compilations in the UK and Europe. I then started getting commissioned to do loads of remixes for various artists including Asian Dub Foundation, Fun-da-mental, Banco De Giai, Wayward Soul, Swami, Aiwa and loads more.

Then around 2004 I started making some chilled out leftfield grooves which eventually led to me producing Hip-Hop. I am very good friends with Tricksta from Wolftown and around 2005 we both decided I should drop an album for Wolftown. This album featured official remixes and fresh tracks all within the Hip-\Hop genre. It featured some big names such as 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G, Slim Thug, The Game, Freeway, JT The Bigga Figga and some UK artists such as LATE, Foreign Beggars, 10Shott, Conman, Creamo, P.A.C, Jai Boo and more. The album was called ‘Bass Kicks, Snares, Spits’ and released in 2006.

Then working with the tempo of Hip-Hop and me coming from a more breakbeat / jungle background I fell in love with Dubstep. I started making that around 2007 and from there started on the album which is ‘At War With Satan’.

Wow! You’ve kept busy then! The new album is on Eastern Pressure Records (your label), does this mean the label is back up and running?

Well I can honestly say that Eastern Pressure is now back, and back in a much bigger and better way. I now have someone running the label full-time which has allowed me to get a healthier release schedule together and put out some of the projects I have had in my head for the last five years. I also now have a world-wide physical and digital distribution deal which I am buzzing about. I feel the distribution I have now can help me to really get my music out there. Do a Google search on the album… LOL, it’s on the HMV, Amazon, Juno and Zaavi website, as well as bigger stores such as Tesco, Borders, Asda and WHSmith sites.

I think releasing my own music and remixing other people’s music for various labels has given me the experience, the knowledge and the confidence to step out with my label again. I think that if you are going to do something and put your name to it, you should always try your absolute best. That’s where I am at now.

What releases have you got planned then?

Well this year, as you know I dropped my album ‘At War With Satan’ along with two singles, and at the start of December I will be releasing the ‘Joyrider EP’ by an artist called Charged, who is actually the producer I remixed ADF with back in the day! A lot of people from the Asian Underground will know of his music from before, but his new style and vibe is just something else. I am so excited by this release.

So anything planned for 2009?

A whole heap of releases!!! We have two compilations that will both be released as double CD’s. I am currently compiling them and am looking for tracks. The first one is called ‘Electronic Taals’ which is an Eastern breakbeat project and then ‘Dubstep Pressure’ a double CD of the deadliest Dubstep being made! Also I have just signed an artist called Barbarix who will be kicking off with an EP which will be followed by a full album. That guy is serious! He is remixing my next Juttla single too.

Actually if there any artists are making good music reading this they should get in touch with Neil, the new label manager at info@easternpressurerecords.com – send us links or Mp3’s!

Okay let’s talk about the album for a minute how would you describe the sound of it?

It’s a mixture of bass heavy Dubstep bangers with a more experimental twist. I try to be original and carve my own sound rather than imitating others. I tried to cover all styles of the Dubstep genre, there are some real techy tracks, straight-up dub, and medi tracks too.

So imagine the scenario. You work in HMV and I am a customer. I am in a rush and want to hear three tracks off your album before I decide to buy it. What three tracks would you play me and why?

Well first up I would play you ‘Ramp With Me’ because it seems to be a track the DJ’s have picked up on. It samples a famous film and gives it that drum’n’bass feel. Secondly I would play you ‘Stalker’ as that will be the third and final single. That track has two automated modulation basslines and is something that fans of Dubstep are loving. It’s straight up ‘smack-you-in-the-face’ Dubstep. Then for the third tune it would have to be ‘Sub Zero’ as this track has a fat bassline and really shows me draw for my Eastern influences injecting Asian spices to add to the flavor!

So what’s next for you as a producer?

I am working on tracks as well as compiling the two compilation albums (‘Electronic Taals’ and ‘Dubstep Pressure’), as well as writing music for my next album for 2009. This will be called ‘Paranoid Nightmares’ and feature a few more vocal tracks with some well-known British artists. I wish I could tell you more, but I don’t want to jinx anything.

Well thanks so much for doing this interview. It’s been a real please speaking with you Juttla. We love your music and wish all the best of luck with your future projects. Before you go please give us all your weblinks.

No seriously thank you Alex, for giving me the opportunity to push and promote everything I am doing. Nice one!

Eastern Pressure – the official record label website & shop.
Eastern Pressure - official Eastern Pressure MySpace.
Juttla- my official MySpace page
Juttla – official website.

Big up to my boy Tricksta for all his help & commitment to everything I do, big shout to Dom at RGS for having the vision and belief in myself and my label, much love to Glyn & Sam at sturban clothing (SturbanClothing) for sponsoring me, shouts to LATE (make sure you check for his album ‘Below Street Level’ if ya like Hip-Hop!) and everyone on Wolftown, and shouts to all the artists on my label and the artists that I hopefully will be working soon! LOL.

JUTTLA ‘At War With Satan’ is out now on CD and MP3 Download. Make sure you grab a copy!

Redeye from East Anglia Chonic Redeye speaks

Where are you from and what was it like growing up there?
Growing up around Norwich was cool, the city itself is the same as any other - it runs on the same vices, but you’re never too far from the countryside so there was always outdoor parties and other craziness to get into.

How did you get your name and is there a story behind it?
Our crew name Chronic Redeye came from the 2 original members DJ Chronic and myself, Redeye. Chronic got given his name by the DestaNation reggae crew in Oxford. He used to live with them and got the name due to how much sticky green he burns! I used to write Redeye as my tag as a yout’ but i guess it still originates from blazing high grade haha

Was there a situation or a person who inspired you to rap?
Going to Exodus festivals in Luton and hearing mans chatting on a big sound system inspired me get on the mic, but even as a little kid in 1990 rapping along to ‘Mama Said Knock You Out’ I was inspired to write rhymes.

Tell us about your latest release.
Our new joint is called ‘Knowledge Is King’ and its 15 tracks of raw, stripped down boom bap served with reality rhymes. Most people can notice the reggae sound system influence in our work and I think we got the balance right between serving bangers and the more thought-provoking tracks. Our fam Lyrical T and Franko Fraize feature heavily plus we’ve got guest verses from Main Flow, Bronze Nazareth, Conman, Manage and Syanyde. We did most of the production ourselves but we’ve got guest riddims from Tricksta, Mr. Laws, Dillijence and Fudalwokit.

What do you prefer; playing live, recording in the studio or battling?
Playing live is the biggest buzz and you can’t beat that feeling. I love building in the studio just as much but it’s not the same adrenaline rush as getting a crowd hype! I haven’t got much time for battling, it’s like since 8 Mile everyone wants to be Rabbit haha! I respect that battling has a place in hip hop but I’m a grown man with more important things to deal with than calling someone a wasteman!

How would you describe your personality? What do you enjoy doing?
I’d say I’m laid back but focussed – I like to have a joke and a spliff but I still wanna get things done, I haven’t got time for dreamers! I enjoy going out raving and staying up for days afterwards talking shit and running tunes on the decks

How did you go about setting up independently?
We got hand to hand sales of our music up to the point of registering ChronicRedeye Music as a company where each release builds funds for the next. We keep it going by also having a record shop in Norwich upstairs in Ali Bongos the bong shop.

What’s your favourite clothing label?
Champion

Forget the budget, what would be your dream collobo?
Premier, Rza or Necro beat with the hook sung by Sizzla and all my crew catching wreck alongside B Real, Skinnyman and Killah Priest


With so many artists out there, what are you doing different to get heard?
We’re mashing up stages and raves and that’s the best way to get heard – live and direct


Now is your chance to get something off ya chest! Anything getting you down or any opinions you need to voice?
Tight jeans are wrong.

Okay, before you go please give us you’re My Space details.
Chronic Redeye

Spanish Graffiti

Spain is covered in graffiti and I had seen this wall a while back, so I made a special effort to jump on a bus , get off in the middle on nowhere and stand in the middle of a Spanish duel carriageway to get some decent shots. There's loads more form the Benidorm trip over at the Spanish Graffiti page along with ton of other graffiti, music, snowboard and skate galleries. Hope you enjoy.

Oct 26th Podcast guest mix from Juttla

Oct 26 podcast goes live with a special guest mix from dubstep producer Juttla


ASHLEY WALTERS FEAT DURRTY GOODZ AND SWAY ‘M.O Part 2’
TB TUBERCULOSIS ‘Who’s The Beast?’
GHETTO FEAT KANO, SCORCHER, DELVIN, WRECTH 32 & DURRTY GOODZ ‘Top 3 Selected’
TRICKSTA Speaks
LATE FEAT K-RINO & KB DA KIDNAPPA ‘I’m A Saint, I’m A Sinner’
JUELZ SANTANA, LIL KEKE & ARCHIE LEE ‘On What We On’

JUTTLA 'Distant Aura's'
JUTTLA 'Sub Zero'
JUTTLA 'Inner Soul'
JUTTLA 'Spy'
JUTTLA 'Kush'
JUTTLA 'Stalker'
JUTTLA 'Lock Down'
JUTTLA 'Ramp With Me'
JUTTLA 'Little Trouble'

GIL SCOTT-HERON ‘The Bottle’
THE DETROIT EMERALDS ‘Baby Le Me Take You’
DONALD BYRD ‘Change’
THE JB’s ‘You Can Have Your Watergate’
THE CRUSADERS ‘Stomp & Buck Dance’

sturban clothing Podcast

UK RUNNINGS & sturban clothing - 100% Exclusive

Tricksta from Wolftown is like something like a cemented rock in the building that is UK Hip-Hop. He has released more mixtapes as a DJ than most labels in the UK put together and is without a doubt one seriously hard-working guy! The much anticipated CD & DVD release is one of the biggest things to come from Tricksta on a UK tip, as it features thirty tracks which fifteen of them produced by Tricksta with DJ cutting on four tracks. Tracks come courtesy of some of the UK’s most cutting edge artists such as LATE, BIG CAKES, SWIFT IT MAJOR, REAIN, CONSPICUOUS, JAI BOO, LOGIC, KID RAD, 10SHOTT, SIZE8, YEAO, THE SOULJAH CLIQUE and the bonus DVD features interviews and music videos by BLAK TWANG, MILLION DAN, CONMAN, JABBA THA KUT, LATE, JAI BOO, SIZE8 & 10SHOTT and more. This really is a one seriously super-sik release and if you don’t own a copy and like UK Rap what the f**k are you doing? C’mon give the man a break! LOL

UKRunnings
SturbanClothing
Wolftown Recordings

Review by Tony Rowley

JUTTLA - At War With Satan

I first heard of Juttla when he released his "Bass, Kicks, Snares, Spits" album back in 2006. That was a twenty track Hip-Hop album that featured UK rappers such as Foreign Beggars, 10Shott, LATE and Jai Boo as well as US rappers such as Slim Thug, The Game, Saigon, Deep and many more. Well this new album from Juttla is a change of direction as he serves up some tasty Dusbtep for us all. This is what I would call next level Dubstep, more thought, more creativeness and above all more original. Tracks such as "Ramp With Me" and "Dub Dragon" tear down the dancefloor with ease while the more chilled vibes such as ‘Distant Auras’ so a great deal of diverseness. This is a great album and if you are new to Dubstep this is a good place to start. Juttla has a great unique production sound and is a master of all things bass. Make sure you get this CD now from the website link above!

Juttla

Review by Alex Davello

LATE - Below Street Level plus Interview

Anyone who has seen HHC this month should have already seen that awesome four page feature where Wolverhampton rapper LATE breaks down his debut solo album. If you haven’t then that’s cool, but make sure you read on as this is without a doubt one of the biggest releases on an independent record label out of England in 2008. Fourteen tracks deep, we get the single "I’m A Saint, I’m A Sinner" featuring Houston’s K-Rino and KB Da Kidnappa, which features on HHC’s recent double CD compilation ‘Recognition’, as well as the massive ‘It’s Nothin’ featuring Willie D from The Geto Boys and the summer sounding "Supply & Demand". Dope-E from The Terrorists, JT The Bigga Figga, Jai Boo, Geezy from Mac Dre’s Thizz World label all feature amongst others, making this such a massive release. LATE is just getting better and better, I can’t wait to see he does in 2009. Massive album, a must buy CD!

LATE has been an integral part of the UK Rap scene since 1999, and even before that he was rhyming and dropping verses on various tracks. This year has been without a doubt his busiest year with his Urban Shop sponsored mixtape "Two Thousand & LATE" doing some serious damage. Now set to release his debut album "Below Street Level" which features legends such as K-Rino, Willie D from The Geto Boys and JT The Bigga Figga, we sent Alan Jenkins to find out more about the L, the A, the T, the E. Ladies and gentlemen, we bring you LATE, the UK’s hardest working!!!

How ya doing LATE. Thanks so much for taking time out you’re increasingly ever busy schedule to do this interview! Okay, let’s start at the beginning. You have been in the game for a while what releases have you had out?
I released my first single “UK SOUND” under the name Villains on my own label Wolftown Recordings in 1999. In 2000 we went on to release the album VILLAINS – WELCOME TO WOLFTOWN and have actively been releasing music ever since. Together with Tricksta we put the group Wolftown Committee together and released the album “LEGENDARY STATUS.” Along side Tricksta I have done so much its hard to keep track of what we have done, I know when this interview goes live I will remember lots of other achievements... I featured on 100’s of mixtapes worldwide I was the first person in the UK to record a posse track with 50 mc’s on it in 2003. I have recorded with artists from The East coast, West coast, Midwest The South, Canada, Jamaica, France, Germany, As a dj I have done mixtapes with Chamillionaire, Trae, K-Rino, Papoose, Grand Daddy Souf to name a few. I’ve released 3 underground mixtapes projects The Villainous One, An English Man In New York and 2 Thousand & LATE and this year released my first full length solo album “BELOW STREET LEVEL” featuring Willie D from the Geto Boys, K-Rino, Dope-E, JT the Bigga Figga plus quite a few more special guests.


Wolftown has always had a different approach to promoting its music than the traditional UK artists with lots of different concepts and always colourful artwork what made decide to break the mould?
Inspired by labels like Rap A Lot Records, No Limit, Suave House and Big Tyme Records they where strictly independent but had good distribution deals. I liked the way all their artists used to collaborate with each other doing big posse tracks, and they way they used to market their selves really influenced me by having big bold artwork that stands out in a saturated market.

You have had 2 releases out this year 2 THOUSAND & LATE and the album BELOW STREET LEVEL tell us about those releases.
2 Thousand & LATE is a collection of tracks that I had in the vault, tracks I’ve featured on and some remix tracks and exclusives all mixed together by Tricksta. It was a basically a teaser for the album to get the fans fired up for the release, it features; KB DA KIDNAPPA from the group STREET MILITARY, JT THE BIGGA FIGGA, JON CONNERS, BRICK SAAVY, LO–KEYS, STRESS, FAMOSO, MOKEOUT, JAI-BOO, SIZE8, RICKY LEE, CONMAN, CEE-ROCK “THE FURY”, NUT-RAGEOUS, PANAMA, JAK DANIELS, and S.P.C rappers THUGSTAR, MURDER ONE & KUWAIT, there is also a bonus chopped n screwed track on there by DJ LOON.

BELOW STREET LEVEL is the full length album all produced by TRICKSTA this is my best work to date. I have done a lot of underground projects in the past just teasing the fans but on this album I have held nothing back I talk about a lot of social issues my own issues and gone deeper lyrically on each track. I have also had the pleasure to work with some of the artists I grew up listening to. I have collaborations with WILLIE D (Geto Boys) K-RINO, KB DA KIDNAPPA, DOPE E, JT THE BIGGA FIGGA, GEEZY (Fendi Boyz / ThizzWorld) ESINCHO, D.A, JUSTICE ALLAH & JAI BOO. There isn’t an album like this that has ever come out the UK

For someone that have never heard of you before and want to check out the album what can they expect to hear?
100% uncut reality rap/hip hop there are NO back pack lyrics stringing words together just because they rhyme. It’s just pure from the heart lyrics about life and about the world we live in. There are no samples on the album all the music is created by UK vet TRICKSTA and mastered by the man they call Ryan Pinson.

I see the album has been getting a lot of good press what is your favourite track from the album?
I don’t know really every track has a piece of me in it and my life in it so it’s hard to pick a track. I only put 14 tracks on the album I wanted to keep it quality over quantity no fillers just pure good music.

Tell us about the title BELOW STREET LEVEL?
I chose that title because I’m an independent artist on the underground that has been releasing music actively for nearly 10 years but doesn’t get accepted in certain circles of UK hip hop community. I felt like my music must be so underground it’s below street level, that’s why I ran with that title.

So what’s next for LATE?
I’m working on a few projects at the moment but I don’t want to give too much away just keep a look out on the websites Wolftown Recordings.com and LATE and all will be revealed when the time is right.

LATE - Below Street Level is out now on Wolftown Recordings. To buy your copy direct please just simply click the link.

SturbanClothing Interviews KO and OD

Where are you from and what was it like growing up there?
K.O. I'm from Geneva, Switzerland. I've been exposed to a variety of different people, ideas and other things. Growing up always has its ups and downs, but I made it through.

OD I’m from Trinidad. Growing up there was cool in some respects; the weather, the food and the girls were (mostly) all beautiful. I hated the music though (Calypso) and I found the cricket dull as dishwater. Besides that it was OK. I prefer the UK though…

How did you get your name and is there a story behind it?
My name, K.O., doesn't really have a story, but it just came to me like that, and then it stuck. It stands for 'Keeping It Original', because what I do in music is me and nobody else.

OD OD are the initials for my first and second name. In the industry, everyone knows me as OD and don't know my given names. I prefer it to my real name. Some people think is stands for “Old Dirty”..maybe....


Was there a situation or a person who inspired you to rap?
K.O. Yes there was actually a situation. Basically it was me and my friends messing around with a tape recorder and a rhyme book. After a while we started taking it serious and eventually began recording our songs on PC.

OD I love rap and always have done. I’ve always wanted to be able to express myself over beats but my main focus has always been writing and producing tracks and sometimes songs. I don't rap a lot but I guess I’d have to say Will.I.Am as his raps are very G as in PG and are commercial as well as being non-threatening. My Labels’ most commercially successful track is called “Get Them Hands” which I’m rapping on.


Tell us about your latest release.
K.O. The "Back to the Hip Hop EP" is a creative 4 track classic effort by myself and producer OD Hunte. The EP brings the listener back into the days when you actually needed lyrical skills to be signed to a label, where storytelling and self expression were the messages in Hip Hop, all while having a new school twist up in the mix.

OD Yup. Back To The Hip Hop -the EP is a good introduction to our work together as we give you a party joint “Blow Up”, an autobiographical joint “Be This Way”, a factual joint “The Art” and a story joint “I Gotta Go”. People are digging the production and lyrical content on all these tracks so the combination just works. The EP is available from all major music retailers online worldwide, ITunes, Amazon, Napster etc. and is released on December 1st 2008.

What do you prefer; playing live, recording in the studio or battling?
K.O. Recording in the studio works better for me, I can relax more, take my time with a track, get it perfect.

OD I prefer creating magic in the studio. That’s where I’m most comfortable. I like making records.

How would you describe your personality? What do you enjoy doing?
K.O. To sum me up, I more or less like to be different from the crowd in terms of personality. Some know me as chilled, others know me as goofy. I love making music, but when I'm not doing that I'm out with my friends.

OD I’m a workaholic. Everyone who knows me knows I’m always busy working, grinding, thinking, figuring stuff out. I believe in “doing for self”. Don’t expect people to do for you. I get on with people generally. I enjoy my work and chilling out with a DVD and the fam when I can. I love learning. The internet is genius... instant research and entertainment.


How did you go about setting up independently?
K.O. Just find beats and do a load of music, then try to promote it, get the name out. Simple.

OD I found out what the process for promoting a record is and then decided to apply it to my music. I want as many people to hear my music as possible. There has been a traditional way of getting your music out but that has changed now with the internet, modern technology, TV and games. There are alot of opportunities.

What’s your favorite clothing label?
K.O. Probably Ecko or South pole, but anything that looks good is a good piece of clothing.

OD I’m not really into designer clothes. I hink so much of it is over priced for what it is. Okay if something is made well then that’s one thing. For me any label is cool as long as the cut and fit is quality and it looks good. I want to eventually have my own label called Southern Cuba though..like Sean Jean.

Forget the budget, what would be your dream collabo?
K.O. Defiantly something with Dr. Dre or DJ Premier.

OD I’d like to work with Missy - she called me a few years ago but we never worked together, Eminem, Ludacris, Method Man, Busta, 50, Mos Def, Pharoa Monch, Immortal Technique, Mase, Bubba Sparkxx, Andre 3000, Sean Paul and Collie Buddz and last but by no means least Marsha Ambrosia from Floetry. THE most magical British singer for me ever!

With so many artists out there, what are you doing different to get heard?
K.O. I'm being me, simple as that. I bring people my vision, my thoughts, and my experiences, and hope that people can relate to what I say. Also the fact that many people in the game can only talk about specific things, such as cars they don't have, or money they don't have, I can talk about anything, because in my version of hip hop, it is MEANT for you to express what you're feeling, what’s on your mind.

OD From a business point of view I’m trying to take it to the next level. Artist think by “dropping by and showing love” on myspace that means something. That’s booty chatter... I’m doing radio, press, online and club promotion and soon TV advertising with this project. Plus on top of that I’ve been getting tracks into huge international games with companies like EA Sports and films like American Pie 6. That’s above what the average unsigned artist is doing..

Now is your chance to get something off ya chest! Anything getting you down or any opinions you need to voice?
K.O. I just don't understand why ringtones are selling for more then actual tracks, and it isn't even a full song? and don't you think A Millie is the most annoying beat in the world, yet EVERYONE did a freestyle on it? Music is going crazy.... especially when people are making dances which don't even make sense, the Wu Tang dance doesn't have anything to do with the Wu Tang Clan, and the Dre dance doesn't have anything to do with Dr. Dre. Lastly, why is Lil Wayne the hottest rapper? Surely, he's not the best, I can think of 5 people who are alive who deserve that position.

OD. Yes, can people please stop with the N word and negativity in rap. Its so backward and unproductive. Violence in music isn’t cool. I’m not saying write your raps for the Disney channel but get some balance..Although it’s tricky when you have huge blockbuster films like James Bond where dude is running around killing people and people think it’s cool and entertaining. Good thing he’s not black. But then you never know. Never thought we’d ever see a Black Presidential candidate..

Okay, before you go please give us you’re My Space details.
KD & OD

SturbanClothing Interview Dutty Devioso

Where are you from and what was it like growing up there?
I'm from Jigg City (Baton Rouge, La.) but I also spent some time in New Orleans. It was hard growing up , but it ain't no harder that where you're from, I'm sure. The world is a ghetto.

How did you get your name and is there a story behind it?
Not an interesting one, I used to be known as Lil' D.V.S. because my music had a "devious" connotation to it. But I kinda graduated to Dutty Devioso over the years. as my style matured.

Was there a situation or a person who inspired you to rap?
Music videos when I was kid & KD & Pympwell from Groove Control for guiding me & in doing so, inspired me.


Tell us about your latest release.
The latest release is entitled "Up The Ante" & if you don't have it by now, you should go order it right now & come back & read the rest of this article. It's available at: Cd Baby, as well as iTunes.


What do you prefer; playing live, recording in the studio or battling?
I prefer recording & playing live. Battling is cool to watch, but it's not my thing. How many cats that battle have record deals?

How would you describe your personality? What do you enjoy doing?
I'm a "fun" guy! The life of the party. I enjoy having fun! lol

How did you go about setting up independently?
With the help of KD & Pympwell from Groove Control Ent. They basically took me under their wings & showed me the ropes. They're both "stand-up" guys.

What’s your favourite clothing label?
Wow! That's a tough one. I like a lot of designers. I probably have more LRG than anything though. Just by a hair. Sean Jean & Gucci are next in line.

Forget the budget, what would be your dream collobo?
Kanye West! Easy!


With so many artists out there, what are you doing different to get heard?
Well 1st off, I'm a tad bit more lyrical than most rappers from my area. Don't get me wrong, I ain't saying I'm the best, but whoever is, better watch out! Plus, I ain't com'n with that same ole, same ole.

Now is your chance to get something off ya chest! Anything getting you down or any opinions you need to voice?
Yeah just 1....EVERYBODY GO VOTE ON NOV. 4TH!!! TIME FOR A CHANGE!!! And a shot out to my Big Momma... Rest in peace.

Okay, before you go please give us you’re My Space details.
www.myspace.com/lildvs

SturbanClothing Nov radio Show is live

Well the November show is live is it early I hear you shout or the observant may notice that it could be late as we missed Oct, whatever BIG thanks to Tricksta who has put together yet another crazy show for sturban clothing. See ya in 2 weeks blud, we'll go scare some little kidz around town;-)


NOVEMBER SHOW
01 - Barbarix - Jump Start
02 - Juttla - Ramp With Me
03 - The Karma Collective - Thinking Deep feat Snook
04 - Roni Size & Reprazent - Railings (2008 Re-edit)
05 - LATE Feat K-Rino - What Do You Do
06 - Reain - Close The Curtain
07 - Size8 - To Be Real
08 - Kid Rad Feat Jabba Tha Kut - Everyday I See The Same Thing
09 - MJ Cole - Bandelero Desperado
10 - Mathhead - Grime Acid
11 - General Thade from Subspecies - Shaolin Monkey
12 - Kromestar - Quicktime
13 - Kano Feat Ghetto - Hunting We Will Go
14 - Elephant Man - Sweep The Floor
15 - Chronic Redye Feat Franko Fraize & Lyrical T - Rudeboy
16 - Madcap - It Comes From Jah
17 - Ragga Twins - 18 Speaker
18 - Richie Spice - Wrap Up A Draw
19 - Roots Manuva - 9 Dubs A Year
20 - The Wiseguys - Au Pair Girls

DUTTY DEVIOSO - Up The Ante

It wasn’t until I read the interview with Dutty Devioso on Rago Magazine that I realised that his man is Lil DVS a rapper who featured on that 50 man posse cut that LATE from Wolftown did back in 2003. I jammed the CD straight away, as he was one of the best on that track. Soon as I heard track four "Easy" I was bouncing to a dope beat with some killer bars like "Ain’t no effort needed/ so focussed the rap thing is so F’ing easy", he just kills it. Swagger on the microphone can be heard all the way through this banging nineteen track CD, and I think it’s personality I begin to get hooked up on. The more I hear the more I want! "Real Talk", "Wasshappin" and "Young N Dumb" all need mentioning, but then on track 16 when I thought there was nothing more for him to give this track called "Dis Is Life" comes on. As it starts with soulful female vocals the beat enters, before Dutty Devioso spits some humble lyrics as well as guidance in deep bars. This album is just heavy, period!

Lil DVS

Review by Kut Loose

MANNY MOSCOW - The Three Fierce Exkusion

There’s a lot of emcees coming out of London, but this my friends is one of the better ones! He is not rucksack Hip-Hop, he is not Grime, he is not Urban, he is just Manny Moscow and the music he makes is Hip-Hop! LOL. Yeh that’s the best way to describe him. He can get down on any tempo and his contribution towards the new "100% Exclusive" CD by UK Runnings really had me intrigued. This is a three track EP, and three tracks it is which kinda gutted me as I was looking forward to a mixtape or full-length album! Track one ‘Straight 48’ is a deep string led mystical groove produced by Mr Biils that is something really special. Next up we get a collaboration with fellow-Londoner Shepherd entitled ‘You Can’t Tempt Me’ and tucked away on track three is the EP’s biggest highlight ‘Cross Over’. I really like the vocal tone of Moscow as he takes it more gully and more road! Give us a mixtape Moscow, c’mon blud! LOL.

Manny Moscow

Review by Kut Loose

JAI BOO & PAUL WALL - Diamonds & Grills Edition

JAI BOO & PAUL WALL - Diamonds & Grills Edition (Wolftown Recordings)

Wolftown seem to be repping for the city of Houston hard! To date they have released official mixtapes with the likes of Chamillionaire, Trae, Ricky Lee, K-Rino and KB Da Kidnappa, and now it’s the turn of Swisha House artist, the man with the diamond smile Paul Wall! Jai Boo has been making serious moves this last year with her mixtape series getting respect from both sides of the Atlantic, but this double-disc package is just something else. Jai Boo deals with the regular speed mix while DJ Slice (Mike Jones’s DJ) slows it down for the ‘slowed and sliced’ CD. Loving a lot of tracks of this CD, like the head-butting banger by Jai Boo & LATE called ‘Diamond & Grills’ and "Officially F**ked Up" by Dead Ent & Paul Wall hits the spot too. Other appearances from Tech N9ne, K-Rino, Charle Boy and Grit Boys help to make this CD the perfect mix. DJ Slice mashes the slower mix too and will be loved by screwheads everywhere. A big release go the Wolftown site and buy it now!

Jai Boo
Wolftown Recordings

Review by Kut Loose.

RAPPER K - Long Time Coming

RAPPER K - Long Time Coming (Black Book International USA – Album)

There’s not a lot of US Rap that is really turning me on at the moment. G-Unit, D-Block, Dipset, Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, you can keep it! It does absolutely nothing for me, watered down mainstream gangsta rap! It’s noisy and does nothing to uplift your soul. On the other hand there’s plenty of music from the States that is good. Immortal Technique, Dead Prez, Wu-Tang and Papoose have all impressed me lately. So when I heard this album from Houston’s Rapper K I pretty much jumped to conclusions thinking it was going to be another Rick Ross wannabe. I was wrong. Infact I couldn’t have been more wrong. Instead what I found was knowledge, lyrics of inspiration as well as advice on how to live life. This album is something so special and has restored my faith in Southern rap music. Guests such as K-Rino, Klondike Kat and Dope-E shine and I couldn’t believe that it featured LATE from Wolftown too! This album has knocked me for six! Respects to all involved!

Rapper K
South Park Coalition

Review by Tony Rowley

THE KARMA COLLECTIVE - The Mixed-Up Tape

First off we got too big up the people at Karma Collective and Park Street PR for hooking us up with those crazy green pens and lanyards! I got my phone hanging off it and the pen is next to laptop helping me review all these CD’s for this blog! So a big thumbs up for that, we love that type of biznizz! LOL. So the CD, well it’s a well produced fifteen track CD that features rappers from a range of locations worldwide including Snook and SuperStead from London, Don Le Morso from Brighton, Suffice based in Bali and Hatter from South Africa. Key tracks for me where the opening positive message that is "Collective Karma", as well as the more dance-floor friendly "Thinking Deep" and "The Journey". Make sure you check this out, it’s original and unique, and the reason alone needs attention.

Karma Collective

Review by Tony Rowley

CHRONIC REDEYE - Knowledge Is King

As the horns blow on the first track "Know The Ledge" I knew this album was going to be full of organic goodness. It’s definitely got a big reggae influence from the blessed bars of the rapper right to through to the production. Key tracks are "The Last Breed" featuring US rapper main Flow, the jeep beat rolling "Frontline", the head bouncing "Rudeboy" which has a bass-line to die for. This is a good album no doubt and contributions from the likes of Manage, Conman, Franko Fraize & Lyrical T all really impress. A really well-rounded album from Chromic Redeye. If the progression from first album to second album is as big as the second album to third album, then the next album is gonna off the Richter. Pure niceness, skin up and play this loud! Real chronic for ya!!!

Chronic Redeye

Review by Tony Rowley

Matix Lord Of The Lines Castleford, UK

Some footage form the Matix Lord Of The Lines skate compettion @ Castleford, UK

We love Zoo York like a fat boy loves cake

BIG delivery at SturbanClothing from Zoo York and I aint saying much other than “you’ll love this like a fat boy like cake”. SturbanClothing is are the oldest and most respected online retailer of Zoo York in the UK and we believe that this collection will prove that even if you are not a fan of Zoo York it's worth a quick visit you WONT be disappointed lets check the highlights.

Zoo York Garrison Jacket, 40/30/30 wool/acrylic/rayon mix Zoo York Military styled jacket, fully lined with custom allover tonal ZY polka dot print with light padding, high neck, four external patch pockets plus one on sleeve, zip fastening with button down storm flap, custom Zoo York button and rivets to reinforce pocket flaps, adjustable cuffs, small ZY patch on hem pocket and Zoo York patch on sleeve. Nice Jacket.

Zoo York Gruff Buffalo Fleece Lined Hoodie, 60/40 Cotton/Poly Zoo York full zip hoodie, fully lined body and hood heavy fleece, 2 button down waist pockets, Zoo York metal badge on chest, Zoo York script logo incorporated into lumberjack print.

Zoo York Space Invader Full Zip Hoodies, 60/40 Cotton/Poly Zoo York full zip hoodie, with all over dot print to represent stars and skyline pint all around hem, 2 waist pockets. Also available as a t-shirt

DuFFS UK Snow Team

Some of you may not know but DuFFS is now UK owned, and as of last week the started putting together a small snow team to help endorse our more funky shoe lines, in particular the 4130.

The first UK rider on the snow team is Halifax & Chill Factor E local Col Myton.

Col’s been around on the UK scene for a fair few years now and is constantly pushing the limits of dry slope and UK dome riding. If people have been following Col’s coverage you will know he was inches away from landing a double backflip on the famous HALIFAX kicker, and DuFFs are sure it's in his big bag of tricks for the future.


DuFFs new management have personally known Col for a few years and stated "he is someone that impresses me everytime we ride together, with new lines and a different way of thinking. So it’s a perfect start to what will become the new part of the DUFFS direction of the future."

All Change at Ambiguous

Ambiguous founder Frank Delgadillo starts new streetwear brand Comune.

Frank Delgadillo has left Ambiguous and is launching a new brand, Comune. Frank had previously worked on Comune as a creative side project where he did a limited run of denim and T-shirts. Most of the product was sold in Japan. Frank describes the next iteration of Comune as a little darker than Ambiguous. Comune is to launch in fall 2009 with a full collection of denim, T-shirts, knits, wovens, sweaters and jackets.

Most of the Ambiguous team with Comune, including team riders, design staff, marketing staff and most of the sales group including Jacob McCabe, Mike Quinones, Howie Marchbanks, Chris Thomas, Corey Smith, and Jack Mahaffa.
Frank, 36, founded Ambiguous in his dorm room at Chapman University when he was 20. “I’m excited,” Frank said. “I feel like a kid again, like I did when I started Ambiguous, but with more knowledge and capital.”

Meanwhile over at Ambiguous David Patri, formerly of Split takes helm, David founded Split Clothing in 1988.

Patri said the Ambiguous team has built a tremendous legacy of creativity in the market. The focus on street culture and art will continue to be an important component of the line. "We want to continue this legacy and create a line that is unique and forward as well as offer solid, consistent sellers," Patri said in the release. "Collaborating with photographers and artists is key to keeping it fresh and on point. I am committed to throwing off the limitations that have been put on the brand in the past."

For Sping 09 Ambiguous are offering a special high-end T-shirt line that features artists and photographers from around the world called. We will have some basic tees as well along with some carryover cut and sew pieces. We are hoping we can supply our loyal retailers with enough product to maintain Ambiguous.

Patri added “I have always admired the Ambiguous brand. I feel like the brand has always been “real” with it's approach to design and marketing. We see so much of the “smoke and mirrors” in our industry it is refreshing to see a brand that is honest about who they are and who is the target market. This appeals to me and how I approach branding and design.”

Skullcandy Headphones and Ear Buds

Just arrive hot off the streets of Utah we have Skullcandy the urban answer to what to listen to music with and still look cool. Since 2003 Skullcandy has been leading the way within the urban extreme marketplace to provide headphones and ear buds that not only perform but look good and supported by leading street athletes.

Obey, Public Enemy and 11th Hour

Public Enemy
Is in the words of Obey Shepard Fairey “the most important Hip Hop group of all time”. Obey had been listening to punk and hardcore for many years then in 87-88 he came across an article about Public Enemy in Thrasher magazine calling Public Enemy “the new punk”. Shepard had been into Beastie Boys and Run DMC but when he started listening to Public Enemy he was blown away and now Obey and Public Enemy are collaborating on t-shirt design.

The 11th Hour t-shirt.

Obey launched AWARENESS to educate the posse and generate funding for causes that Obey was involved with. 11th Hour has been chosen as this seasons AWARENESS cause. Here’s a few words from Shepard on the project "I wanted to write a long explanation of why I’m doing this print to help promote the movie the 11th Hour and to generate funds for the 11thhouraction.com. Unfortunately, I’m short on time and so is planet Earth as we know it. Basically the film expands on the Earth crisis explained in an Inconvenient Truth. Global warming, deforestation, pollution, dependence on petroleum, and over-population. The film puts these issues in frightening perspective but also shows there are solutions. If you won’t do it for yourself, do it for MY kid! Thanks"

Ping Pong 5 Podcast

We know loads of you ae listening to these podcasts and few are even getting involved but it would be nice if we got a bit of feedback as to the tracks that are being chosen or even a bit of interaction you can pick your fav tunes as well as do a podcast if you want just check the podcast group on the forums

Isley Bros - Fight the Power
Public Enemy - Fight the Power
EPMD - Big Payback
Eric B and Rakim - Paid in Full
Herbie Hancock - Rockit
Kraftwerk - Man Machine
Death from Above 1979 - You're a woman, I'm a machine
CSS - Let's Make Love and Listen to Death From Above
Saravah Soul - Oil is thicker than Blood
Dr Alimantado - Oil Crisis
Horace Andy - Ain't No Sunshine
Massive Attack - Karmacoma
John Lennon - Instant Karma
Easy All Stars - Karma Police


sturban clothing Podcasts

SeventySeven Aut 08 Streetwear

After a little absence from the site SeventySeven is back and boy were we glad to see this range. There's always one or two clothing companies that show potential to blow each season and SeventySeven is one of them this season. We first met SeventySeven a long time back in London by chance and they had just started like us so it must have been around 2000 and were taking the brave step of making jackets. When most companies start off they produce a few t-shirts and build from there but SeventySeven dived straight in at the deep end, well a few years have passed and in our honest opinion they had some ropey ones, we put t down to catering for certain retailers but now they are back on track doing what they want and making a damn fine job of it.

Aut/Win 08 see SeventySeven offering everything from wallets and beanies to jeans and limited edition jackets. Personally I think their real strong point this season is their full zip hoodies along with jeans at £45 which for a small company is a good price.

Lil Chris rocks Fly53

If like me you dont watch reality TV then maybe you are clueless who Lil Chris is but apparently he was on Rock School anyway Fly53 have kitted the lil blager out with a new wardrobe and apparently he's on TV this weekend with his own show. Any Way if your still clueless and would rather be out Saturday night here's a short vid so you'll know who he is.