http://shop.silentsoundz.com/ en Copyright (c) 2009 SilentSoundz shop@silentsoundz.com (SilentSoundz) shop@silentsoundz.com (SilentSoundz) Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:25:11 +0000 Zen-Cart v. v 2.1.4 14.02.2008 15:26 RSS 2.0 Feed 1440 http://shop.silentsoundz.com/yungun-mr-thing-forget-me-not-p-73.html http://shop.silentsoundz.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=73 Yungun & Mr Thing are back with this stunning first single from their forthcoming collaboration album, “Grown Man Business”. This is the duo at the top of their game, bringing you three solid tracks, each delivering something different to the others. Instrumentals of all three tracks also feature.

"Definitely single of the month" - ***** Echoes

"Addictive" - Knowledge

"An exemplary three tracker" - Hip-Hop Connection

]]> SilentSoundz http://shop.silentsoundz.com/yungun-mr-thing-forget-me-not-p-73.html Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:59:14 +0000 3.99 73 http://shop.silentsoundz.com/images/medium/yungunforgetmenot_MED.jpg http://shop.silentsoundz.com/yungun-mr-thing-grown-man-business-p-74.html http://shop.silentsoundz.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=74 This is it… Yungun & Mr Thing’s debut album is finally here! What started out as an EP simply had to become an album after so many top-class tracks were created for it. The duo’s dexterity shines throughout this project, so there’s something here for everyone. From club bangers to chilled head-nod grooves, “Grown Man Business” sees old-school-veined modern classics sitting seamlessly alongside timeless epic anthems. The consistency of the album makes it one of those fine rarities that can be played from start to end.

Also featuring guest appearances from Devise, poisonous poets Doc Brown, Lowkey and Stylah and UK hip-hop favourite Jehst, this album truly is unmissable. Check the track previews in the Digital Downloads section for proof and get hold of the album on CD, vinyl or mp3 now.

“Here is an LP that’s refined and confident, wistful yet battle-scarred, with a sparse but stylish guestlist. The duo has ably pooled their individual talents for rocking crowds and creating flat-out fun music. There’s a real polish to proceedings; certainly [Yungun] is ready for greater outside recognition.” - **** Hip-Hop Connection ]]> SilentSoundz http://shop.silentsoundz.com/yungun-mr-thing-grown-man-business-p-74.html Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:10:24 +0000 6.99 74 http://shop.silentsoundz.com/images/medium/yungungrownman_MED.jpg http://shop.silentsoundz.com/yungun-mr-thing-jackin-4-breaks-p-83.html http://shop.silentsoundz.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=83 Last year saw Yungun and Mr Thing dropping their instant street classic “Jacking for Beats”. The sought after white label, now exchanging hands on eBay for 4 times its original price, sold out in a matter of weeks. It featured Thing mixing a number of timeless hiphop instrumentals on which YG let it rip.

This time the ex-Scratch Pervert cuts up several classic funk and soul breaks from his extensive record collection for their follow-up, “Jackin’ 4 Breaks”. Also included is the “Dancing Shoes Remix” featuring Doc Brown and Devise, the follow up to Yungun’s biggest selling single. Finally, Mr Thing pulls out the big drums for his remix of Games We Play originally from the Lewis Parker & Yungun EP to round up this limited edition vinyl in style. Essential.

"An excellent record" - **** Echoes

"A winning combination" - Blues & Soul

"You cant help but marvel at the talent of the lad... definitely one to put your pennies and pounds down for" - Hip-Hop Connection

"Mandatory" - **** iDJ ]]> SilentSoundz http://shop.silentsoundz.com/yungun-mr-thing-jackin-4-breaks-p-83.html Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:09:45 +0000 3.99 83 http://shop.silentsoundz.com/images/medium/yungunjackin_MED.jpg http://shop.silentsoundz.com/verb-t-the-last-skeptik-satisfied-p-78.html http://shop.silentsoundz.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=78 The title track “Satisfied” has a double-time banger of a beat that sees Verbs addressing serious the issue of addictions in our lives. The flipside, features the more light-hearted “Put ‘Em On Ice”, an upbeat stab at day to day stresses, plus the press favourite “March”. This track, with Skeptik's eerie strings and military-esque drums, also showcases the talents of guest emcees Kyza and one of last years runaway success stories, Sway.

“Two of UK hip-hop’s newest and brightest ascendant stars, “Satisfied” showcases both Verb T’s insightful lyrical styles and Skeptik’s production prowess... Quality UK hip-hop shiznit guaranteed” – **** Blues & Soul ]]> SilentSoundz http://shop.silentsoundz.com/verb-t-the-last-skeptik-satisfied-p-78.html Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:08:56 +0000 3.99 78 http://shop.silentsoundz.com/images/medium/verbtsatisfied_MED.jpg http://shop.silentsoundz.com/verb-t-harry-love-delusion-p-84.html http://shop.silentsoundz.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=84 Right folks, this is a big one! Delusion is the lead single from Verb T and Harry Love's debut album "Back to Basics". The media absolutely loved this three-tracker, check the review quotes below...

“Truly astonishing… one of the most beautiful moments in UK music for a long time. Single of the month by a country mile” ***** DJ Magazine

“One of the most sublime UK hiphop tunes of all time. E-to-the-fucking-ssential” - Knowledge

“Cracking stuff from Silent Soundz, Delusion is everything you want in a hip-hop record” - **** Beat Surrender

“Gold star material… a sure shot thriller” - **** Blues & Soul

“The biggest talents in UK hiphop” - Trust the DJ

“Fine production and lyrical brilliance” - New Noise

“Superior stuff” - **** iDJ

“A great single from hip-hop wonderkids” - Weed World ]]> SilentSoundz http://shop.silentsoundz.com/verb-t-harry-love-delusion-p-84.html Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:08:29 +0000 3.99 84 http://shop.silentsoundz.com/images/medium/verbteedelusion_MED.jpg http://shop.silentsoundz.com/skitz-homegrown-vol-2-sampler-p-86.html http://shop.silentsoundz.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=86 The Homegrown Vol.2 vinyl sampler is a vital addition to any DJ’s record bag, encompassing five of the biggest anthems from Skitz’s latest album on one EP.

Released in limited numbers only, the 12” features Skitz and DJ Die’s hiphop and drum & bass mash-up riddim 'Go In' with MCD, K.Ners and Dynamite letting it rip on top. MCD and K.Ners team up with Million Dan to ride Jamaica’s anthem of 2004, the Military Riddim. Rocking clubs from Brixton to Kingston, this Skitz Special has been a critics’ favourite.

On the flip side Skitz brings together 3 of UK hip-hop’s biggest acts, Skinnyman, Phi-Life Cypher and Taskforce, each contributing a tough-as-nails track. Taskforce in particular come correct with a track as fresh as any they’ve ever laid, making essential listening for fans and newcomers alike.

'Essential' – 5/5 – DJ Magazine ]]> SilentSoundz http://shop.silentsoundz.com/skitz-homegrown-vol-2-sampler-p-86.html Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:08:15 +0000 3.99 86 http://shop.silentsoundz.com/images/medium/skitzhomegrownvinyl_MED.jpg http://shop.silentsoundz.com/harry-love-ft-yungun-verb-t-mystro-surprize-p-91.html http://shop.silentsoundz.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=91 The first release from Medication Records, Harry Love’s own imprint, was never going to be a quiet affair. Squeezing Verb T, Yungun and Mystro into his West London studio, the Pharmacy, Harry has captured the energy and hunger of three of the UK’s finest. The A-side entitled Surprize packs one hell of a punch and sees the trio launch an onslaught of battle rhymes to their unsuspecting victims. The beat is laced with aggressive trumpet stabs to complement the intense wordsmanship perfectly. On the flipside the equally strong Live from London sees the three amigos once again do what they do best, this time over a funkier, bass driven instrumental. Killer cuts on both tracks are no less than you’d expect from an ex-Scratch Pervert and typifies the style of hiphop that Harry represents.

Medication have started in fine form with this one, 12-Inches of Harry Love is exactly what the doctor ordered. ]]> SilentSoundz http://shop.silentsoundz.com/harry-love-ft-yungun-verb-t-mystro-surprize-p-91.html Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:07:59 +0000 3.99 91 http://shop.silentsoundz.com/images/harrylovesurprize.jpg http://shop.silentsoundz.com/first-man-thinking-out-loud-p-80.html http://shop.silentsoundz.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=80 This 4 track EP showcases the diversity of First Man’s work while maintaining their soulful signature sound. First up is “Set It Off”, a commercial cross-over track by Skinnyman alongside Full Cycle’s first lady, Tali, followed by the Blak Twang anthem “Help Them”, with its epic wall-of-sound backdrop. Next is the BBC 1Xtra A-listed track “How I Feel” by Ayak, an Estelle-esque emcee and vocalist who is a recent signing to DJ Hi-Tek’s production company. Last but not least we see Yungun alongside new major label soul star in the making, Charlie Brown. An essential piece of wax for anyone who appreciates good music of any type.

“Consistently good throughout… this impressive EP offers real quality with not a filler in sight” – **** Blues & Soul ]]> SilentSoundz http://shop.silentsoundz.com/first-man-thinking-out-loud-p-80.html Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:07:43 +0000 4.75 80 http://shop.silentsoundz.com/images/medium/firstmanthinkin_MED.jpg http://shop.silentsoundz.com/brotherman-heart-of-dem-bollox-p-88.html http://shop.silentsoundz.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=88 This double A-side single “Heart of Dem”, backed with “Bollox”, is the debut single from Brotherman, a future hip-hop star in the making.

Brotherman’s lyrical substance paired with the warmth and clarity of his voice make him an accessible and exciting new performer and a breath of fresh air in a stagnating home-grown scene.

The first track on the single, “Heart of Dem”, is an ode to the youth and the struggle they face growing up today amongst the chaos on our streets. Chemo’s production and the Brother’s melodic chorus make it an upbeat track despite the serious nature of the lyrics. “Bollox” sees Brotherman oozing bravado over a bouncy reggae groove with a deep dub bassline courtesy of talented new producer Teajay. ]]> SilentSoundz http://shop.silentsoundz.com/brotherman-heart-of-dem-bollox-p-88.html Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:07:23 +0000 3.99 88 http://shop.silentsoundz.com/images/medium/brmanbollox_MED.jpg http://shop.silentsoundz.com/skitz-requiem-of-the-gods-p-76.html http://shop.silentsoundz.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=76 “Requiem of the Gods” is the first single from Skitz’s forthcoming sophomore production album, “Sticksman”. The release completes “The God’s Trilogy”, with Skitz’s previous instalments being considered two of the biggest UK hip-hop tracks of all time. The format for each of these is four different instrumentals, each featuring a different artist, spliced together to make one epic anthem. The final chapter features Orifice (Foreign Beggars), Lethal, Dynamite MC and Mr Ti2bs (Mud Family).

“Stunning.” - **** DJ Magazine

"The third in a trilogy of stupendously dope tracks” - Knowledge ]]> SilentSoundz http://shop.silentsoundz.com/skitz-requiem-of-the-gods-p-76.html Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:09:54 +0000 3.99 76 http://shop.silentsoundz.com/images/medium/skitzrequiem_MED.jpg