This Week In UK Spin: Ed Sheeran, Jessie J, Sam Smith & More
by Staff Editor
This week became quite interesting courtesy of Wiley. Every week there is someone in the firing line to lead his rant, and this week he came after the ‘I See Fire’ singer, Ed Sheeran. Also new music from Cynikal and Malick IV from his Blood Of A Martyr mixtape. Peep after the jump for more.
1. Wiley Goes After Ed Sheeran
Whilst on Twitter (19th November) discussing what he called “The English Mentality”, the Grime Godfather made some petty snide comments as per usual towards Ed Sheeran who previously worked with him on his early collaborations EP. Wiley ‘s shots indicated that due to the mentality of the English people, the recognition for North London’s emcee Scorcher as the primary founder of the talented crooner was not highlighted as well as his dislike for not being able to release a collaborative track he had did with the platinum selling recording artist because he became more popular. Peep the tweets below.
@scorcheroficial Helped to Make @edsheeran known . but the E.M cannot even see lol……
— Wiley (@WileyUpdates) November 19, 2013
The E.M.. I do work for @edsheeran he does work for me …when he wants to release his one its cool …my one can’t happen cos now he is ED
— Wiley (@WileyUpdates) November 19, 2013
@WileyUpdates I’ve done songs for tonnes of people that have come out and it’s more about scheduling it than actually blocking it
— Ed Sheeran (@edsheeran) November 19, 2013
@edsheeran I like the way you covered your bosses there lol they know what they done tho…Lol.
— Wiley (@WileyUpdates) November 21, 2013
@WileyUpdates the reason it couldn’t happen is coz you wanted to release exactly the same day as mine, we said the week after would be fine
— Ed Sheeran (@edsheeran) November 19, 2013
Get ya 8 million followers out…..@edsheeran …Let em know we respect you cos simon cowell never found you first scorcher did .
— Wiley (@WileyUpdates) November 19, 2013
@WileyUpdates you know the respects mutual, just wanted to set the record straight on that one
— Ed Sheeran (@edsheeran) November 19, 2013
2. Bipolar Sunshine’s EP Makes Its Impact
Bipolar Sunshine’s Drowning Butterflies EP may have already made his name for the ‘up-and-coming’ list for next year with his one foot in one foot out between self-pity and a positive outlook like a smirk in mid tear. Certainly influenced by the RnB lead piano’s of the 90’s, Merchant showcases his signature sound with melancholy lyrics in bright form with trippy soulful textures and hazy melodies coated in beautifully arranged chocolate vocals. Having found his voice which so suits his 90’s chic look, Merchant gets inspirational on Love More Worry Less and a distinctive dark aura with the titled track. Download and experience the drowning of butterflies through loud speakers and cookie dough.
3. Mikill Pane Asked if ‘You Guest It Too’ with New Mixtape Release.
Hackney rapper Mikill Pane sets his trail for eargsms with a brand new EP ‘You Guest It Too’ – the follow to his 2012’s ‘You Guest It’. Pane’s tongue and cheek serves a true guide to his eccentric characteristics. Boasting with features from Newton Faulkner, GFrsh and Jordan from Rizzle Kicks the EP is electric in many ways and you can tell by just looking at the tracklist.
With the release of his his debut LP ‘Blame Miss Barclay’ earlier this year, ‘You Guest It Too’ is a tide to hold over his screaming fans repeatedly requested for new music to which he severed. Vocals from Jordan of Rizzle Kicks and cover of ‘Royals’ from the incredible Lorde for new music excluding ‘May Be Wrong’ a heavy guitar led ballad sees Pane changing the shape of hi slow alongside Disturbing London’s GFrsh shows that the collection of songs is diverces even for the cockney lad.
Peep video above and download EP here.
4. Adian Coker Say’s Its A ‘Young World’
Adian Coker has been very consistent with his releases and seemed to have had a good year. With two releases under his belt ‘Cream’ and ‘Suicide Drive’ and being the creative force behind the unique visuals there’s definitely no doubt that this young rapper is destined for grew things. His much anticipated 11 track mixtape which are self-produced/written anthems, ‘Young World’ sets him apart in his own lane. Download Here
5. Jessie J Gets Dark In Thunder Video
Jessie J had the internet rushing to view her Thunder video on vevo Tuesday night (19th). The ‘Do It Like a Brother’ singer released the gothic like, drama filled third single from her Alive album. The symbolic anthem buoyant, triumphant and pleasing to the eye sees Jessie J doing some fancy foot work in front of a classic car (at some point levitating) in a nude bodysuit and fierce cape. The blonde haired quirky ‘Price Tag’ style icon stuck to her signature pop ballad with powerful vocals rifting in all the right-ish places. Peep above and feel the thunder.
6. Katy B Serves New Music Cry For No Reason
Katy B’s sophomore album Little Red is slowly approaching us and in preparation the South London singer formerly with the Illersapiens served up the second single ‘Cry Fro No Reason’ to tide us over. Press play above.
7. Wretch 32 Kicks Off GRM Daily’s ‘Daily Duppy’ Season With Redemption
So it’s Daily Duppy season and GRM Daily kicked it off with MTV’s Best Rapper Wretch 32. Delivering what could only be described as incredibly clever, witty, thought provoking lyricism layered by the talented The Confect production duo, Wretch 32 boldly displayed why he is the nations best asset to hiphop and why the appreciate of lyricism is needed. Press play above.
8. Little Simz Is Rated
After the release of her mixtape Blank Canvas via JAY Z’s Life+Times and co-signs from Zane Lowe and LA Reid, 19 year old flourishing musician Little Simz still has the streets talking. GRM Daily’ continued with their interactive freestyle series #Rated of which Little Simz slays ‘The Shadow of Your Smile’ by Brother Jack McDuff a fitting sampling backdrop for Action Bronson’s ‘Shiraz’. Press play above.
9. Sam Smith Collaborates The Legend Nile Rogers
Disclosure had the summer bumping to their hits. songs like ‘white Noise’ and ‘Latch’ had festivals and BBQ’s off the hook. Now the talented duo are back with a legend on their production. ‘Together’ features Chic legend Nile Rodgers and ‘Lay Me Down’ singer Sam Smith.
“This is the product of a day in timber St Studios with Disclosure and Sam Smith, Jimmy Napes and Nile Rodgers. Hope you enjoy!” – a statement released by the collaborators simply put was a great chemical reaction. Sam Smith added “dribbling with happiness to be working with Nile Rodgers”. He continued complimenting Rodgers, “a true legend for me it was crazy to be in the company of people that I have looked up to my whole life. It’s been very very surreal”. Press play above and get together.