Still Sway & Kane - Sway, Kano and Trigger Da Author

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! YES YES YES!

When I first heard that Sway and Kano were dropping a new tune together happy wasn't even the word. For me no other British rapper's flow get's me as excited as Sway - he delivers EVERY time and you always know Kano will K.O with his punchlines. They have been in the centre of the scene for god knows how long but it still frustrates me to this day how underrated both of these artists are. This track re-enforces that frustration x100000000.

With the piano from the classic 'Still Dre' sampled, normally I'd be saying "why would they even go there?" but they went there and I can't even fault it - and I'm quite a critical person. They obviously added the UK flavour and made it their own and every lyric was worthy to be spat over that legendary choooooone. They proved that no matter what newbies come onto the scene they have STILL got the game in their hand. And what's even better it's an sound that I can see hitting the charts, as well as not straying too far from their roots - none of that rapping over a dubstep/dance beat.

This is the first we've heard from both of them from 2013, and they have raised the bar fo' sure. With Sway's recent chart success maybe it's Sway's turn to follow in the footsteps of Wretch (who makes a cameo in the video along with his bromanc-er Chip and Mr JME) and be added to the list of rappers who are making an impact on the industry.

If you've already listened then listen again anyway because you know you want to, and if you haven't heard it yet, LISTEN NOW and thank me later ;)

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Etta Bond & Raf Riley - RESOLVE

Before I start: GET THEIR EMERGENCY ROOM EP. When it first dropped in July, it was free, but "ya snooze, ya loose", and now you'll have to pay iTunes 6.32 - which is still a bargain. But, if Christmas rinsed your wallet, then at least have a listen on Spotify here. Either way, when you hear it you'll feel the need to at least sent Etta and Raf a thank you card.

But anyway, they dropped their second visual from the EP, Resolve, which I guess, follows on from Boring Bitches as the kick-back-and-relax-track is all about nursing the hangover...probably one of the most relevant tracks to drop in the first mornings of 2013.

Etta and Raf are definitely ones to watch. Under Labrinth's Odd Child label, they both have the raw and edgy talent that music is missing right now. Etta's vocals are stunning and gentle but with her naughty girl image and gritty lyrics she manages to intrigue you further - she's like Rihanna meets...I don't yet have a name to finish this sentence, but this is what I mean - she's different (which is good). Then we have Raf's beats. Raf also brings something new to the table, he definitely is a producer set to make waves. The Emergency Room EP demonstrates he isn't just a one trick pony and can produce a range of different beats, but still have that signature hint of Raf in them. I can't yet put my finger on what it is he does, that pleases my ears so much.

With a great song comes great visuals, Reuben Dangoor, who is also responsible for the Emergency Room artwork, directed the video and did a great job on matching the video to the vibe of the song.

ps. while your here, you might as well find out more about Odd Child and check out there 'Oddumentry' (I promise that you'll giggle)

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