This week in UK Spin we have a plethora of goodies for you. With music from Shakka, YJ’s Deal or No Deal  and Nick Brewers’ Flat 10 mixtape, the UK underground scene has been producing very healthy bodies. Even OG Mic Skinner of The Streets surfaced with new music. Having been quiet since 2011 the spaced out 90’s garage backdrop, piano heavy stories of the night before is back with Know There’s No. The very nostalgic cut gives you a reminiscent feel of the fearless British frontman. There’s more about this week in UK Spin after the jump.

1.Little Simz Meets LA Reid

One to watch Little Simz who released her Blank Canvas mixtape via Jay-Z’s Life+Times website was in New York just last night showcasing some of her work of art for Epic’s very own LA Reid. If the Instagram flick is any indication, the young musician should be signed any day now.

2. Giggs Speaks With Westwood and Cipha Sounds About New Album, When Will It Stop
South London’s very accomplished rapper Giggs has an issue with the police. “They talk about they wanna cut crime down, I do something positive and they fly down,” he raps on “Slow Songs.” Prior to the release of his sophomore star-studded album When Will It Stop, London Metropolitan Police department cancelled his show and album signing at the proclaimed HMV London store. Nonetheless the rapper was able to stick to his word and sign albums outside the store instead. Giggs continued his album promo run on Westwood’s, alongside special guest host, Hot 97’s Cipha Sounds.The album is out now on iTunes worldwide.

3. J Spades Is Stepping Away From Music
Gritty trapstar J Spades took to Twitter and Instagram to announce he was moving away for music. “Right now my mind state is to step away from music,” he wrote on IG. “The industry is too fake & full of sh*t! #NewMoves #BusinessVentures.” Not sure how concrete this is but hopefully he changes his mind.

4. Krept and Konan Sign To Virgin EMI.

Young Kingz Krept and Konan, who are now proud owners of a MOBO Award, inked their deal with Virgin EMI Records, despite having no radio or major label backing for their latest mixtape. It seemed the “work hard, play dirty” formula worked for the South London rappers. Check it out above.

5. Rudimental Showcase Free Video Featuring Emeli Sandé

Rudimental’s vibrant cut “Free” featuring Emile Sandé now has an accompanying video. With the previous release of the Nas remix who exclusively invited the 4 piece Hackney hailing band to New York for a collaborative session due to his strong liking to what they are doing here in the UK.

Rudimental on Free: “Emeli lives in Hackney and she came down to the studio and we had a lovely idea for Free. When she worked on it we were so excited.” Amir adds “although the concept for the down tempo track came quite late into the album process, it was rapidly written with ease. It was such a simple kick drum and guitar and me going ‘oh oh oh.’ She heard it and started making up words, singing, putting it together. The result is quite simply a magical record”

6. Tanika Premieres “Bad 4 U” Video on Vevo

Rising R&B/Pop star Tanika released the visuals for her dub/pop smash “Bad 4 U.” Produced by NMEK, the strong vocal-driven cut sees the singer/songwriter looking very sensual in a sleek black outfit. Tanika, along with Emeli Sandé, is dubbed to take the UK R&B scene by storm and there’s no telling what to expect next. The single is out November 24. Be sure to grab that.

7. X-Factor Contestants James Arthur and Rebecca Ferguson Release New Music
New music is finally here from UK X-Factor runner up-turned-platinum artist Rebecca Ferguson! “I Hope” is the latest single taken from her forthcoming sophomore album Freedom. Sticking to what she knows, the Liverpool native delivered a blazing piano and drum-heavy piece to go with the perfectly captured visuals of different perspective of what hope is or could be. Following behind her is James Arthur, a previous winner of the same show, who’s self-titled album is almost amongst us. James’ new acoustic cut, New Tattoo, was produced by the renowned Salaam Remi and is now available for free download on Amazon.

Check out the tracklist below.

01. You’re Nobody ‘Til Somebody Loves You (prod. TMS)
02. Get Down (prod. Mojam)
03. New Tattoo (prod. Salaam Remi)
04. Impossible
05. Lie Down
06. Recovery (prod. TMS)
07. Roses – James Arthur and Emeli Sandé (prod. Naughty Boy)
08. Supposed (prod. Naughty Boy)
09. Suicide (prod. Da Internz)
10. Is This Love?
11. Certain Things (Feat. Chasing Grace) (prod. Naughty Boy)
12. Smoke Clouds
13. Flyin’ (prod. Naughty Boy)