New Video: Wretch 32 - 6 Words

Mr. Jermaine Scott, better known to the world as Wretch 32 has released the visuals to his new single ‘6 Words’.

The song ‘6 Words’ received a great guest review on the blog early last month and is taken from his third album due early next year. BBC Radio 1's Zane Lowe made it his "Hottest Record in The World", and we couldn't agree more. ‘6 Words’ will be released November 16, watch the captivating new video below.

[Guest Review]: Luzia Panda Reviews Wretch 32's New Single ‘6 Words’

November 16th see's the return of popular grime artist Wretch 32 with his new single ‘6 Words’. This is a snippet of what's to come from his upcoming new album, due early next year.

Personally, I love this song and wish it lasted longer. Wretch 32 is renowned for being one of the pioneers in Grime music. However, this single reveals a new side to the artist, although some may argue that from the days of ‘Blackout’ (ft Shakka) and ‘Doing Ok’ (ft Jacob Banks) the grime scene saw a change musically in Wretch 32, we had never heard him vocally.

When I first heard this song, I was very confused as to who was singing, because I know the song doesn't feature anyone. When I realised it was Wretch's voice I was shocked, although it may not be the best vocals I've heard, I like it; and I'm enjoying this new side to Wretch 32. I can't find any faults in this new single, apart from the fact that it ends as soon as the song reaches it's peak. Nonetheless, I love the song as it shows that artists can be diverse and dabble in other genres of music and explore unseen talents. This single explores Wretch in a more vocal light, while there is still some elements of grime in this song. What really made me take a liking to this single, is the fact that it's very diverse and can be played anywhere, for any crowd and it's fits in multiple genres.

Over the past year we've seen Wretch 32 branch out into different genres of music, and explore a variety of musical instruments, causing some of his more recent songs to fall into the category of a hybrid genre. Having said all of this, it doesn't mean that Wretch has forgotten his music background and where he started, he's been seen supporting the Mark Duggan movement, and Grime artists from Tottenham such as Avelino, Smila, Hurricane Hunt and much more. It's good to know that he's not just progressing with his own career, but is also making an effort to help upcoming artists.

Whether it's pure Grime, or a mix of genres, Wretch 32 always delivers on a track and I can only see good things in store for him, and his third studio album, ahhhh yeaaaa.

‘6 Words’ can pre-ordered off iTunes today here: http://po.st/6Words

Luzia Panda is a media student and a budding TV presenter, her love for media has grown over time and we cannot wait to see her blossom on our TV screens within the coming years.. She is the first person to do a guest review on It's Just Mobolaji, and I'm more than happy to have chosen her, as she done an amazing job reviewing Wretch's new single. 

Stay connected with Luzia via her twitter page: @JustLuzia - more guest reviews to come over the course of the year.

New Video: Scorcher - Work Get It ft. Wretch 32, Mercston & Ari

Three of UK's most talented MC's, and Ari join together again for Scorcher's ‘Work Get It’. The Wretch 32 and Mercston assisted track which premiered back in May on the Mistajam show, is the first track to be heard off Scorcher's forthcoming EP ‘1 of 1’.

Speaking on his upcoming 9-track EP, Scorcher said: "I'm trying to make music people can live with - more than just music for the club, radio or car. I'm trying to bring people into my world be a part of it, like IMAX."

Out on iTunes now, watch the video to ‘Work Get It’ produced by TSB below.

New Music: Scorcher - Work Get It ft. Wretch 32, Mercston & Ari

And look who's baaaack?!

For a while I didn't think Scorcher would actually make a return to the music scene after he embarked on his new journey of acting. 

Hailed as one the UK's leading Grime emcees, the actor and award-winning producer has reappeared with his brand new track ‘Work Get It’, produced by TSB. Scorcher, does it big as he comes with an allstar lineup of Wretch 32, Mercston and singer Ari who delivers with a catchy hook on the song.

‘Work Get It’ is the first single from his forthcoming EP, and is his latest release since his third edition of ‘Simply The Best’ mixtape collection - back in 2012.

Speaking on his new music and forthcoming 9-track EP, Scorcher said:
"I'm trying to make music people can live with more than just music for the club, radio or car. I'm trying to bring people into my world and be part of it, like IMAX."

After getting premiered on BBC Radio 1Xtra's Mistajam show - fans have been left with a taste of what's to come from Scorcher and his new EP. ‘Work Get It’ will be released on June 22 as part of his brand new EP.

Listen to ‘Work Get It’ below. Is this the "it" track we've been waiting for from Scorcher for a while now?

New Video: Krept & Konan - Don't Waste My Time (Remix) ft. Chip, French Montana, Wretch 32, Chinx Drugz & Fekky

The unstoppable duo - Krept and Konan keep the momentum going after they entered the Guinness World Book of Records earlier this year for 'Highest Charting UK album by an unsigned act', breaking all limits, and reaching new heights.

The boys who hail from South London have now dropped the video to the remix of ‘Don't Waste My Time’, one of their biggest songs off their EP - ‘Young Kingz’, released late last year.

Chip, French Montana, Wretch 32, Chinx Drugz and Fekky all feature on the remix and also appear in the video. 

Krept and Konan are also the first UK rap artists to feature on Diddy's 'Revolt TV' in the States.

There is no stopping Krept and Konan, and there's no denying that this song isn't a tune, definitely their biggest song yet! They even have Wiz Khalifa singing it, it's only a matter of time before Krept and Konan begin dominating the UK charts!

New Music: Krept & Konan - Don't Waste My Time (Remix) ft. Chip, French Montana, Wretch 32, Chinx Drugz & Fekky

There was a little riff on twitter not too long ago with Krept and Konan against Chip, Wretch 32, Fekky and a few others - but it was all a publicity stunt to get fans excited for the official remix of ‘Don't Waste My Time’.

Earlier today we heard the ‘Coke Boys’ version of the song featuring French Montana, Lil Durk and Chinx Drugz which appeared on the ‘Coke Boys 4’ mixtape.

The official remix from Krept and Konan features Chip, French Montana, Wretch 32, Chinx Drugz and Fekky. Take a listen to the 5-minute rap song below.

Do we love the remix?! UK stand up!!!

New Video: Wretch 32 - Doing OK ft. Jacob Banks

Wretch 32 takes it to Africa for the video to his African beat based single ‘Doing OK’. The follow-up single to ‘Blackout’ brings a cool vibe with meaningful visuals, as Jacob Banks sings on the hook of the song.

Wretch is known for giving us influential music, where he never forgets his roots and where he came from and in the new visuals to ‘Doing OK’ he portrays exactly just that - where everybody is "doing OK".

Pre-Order ‘Doing OK’ via iTunes today and the single is available to download on August 25 via Ministry of Sound.

Wretch 32 kicks off his UK tour this October, more details HERE

New Music: Wretch 32 - Doing OK ft. Jacob Banks (Mike Mago Remix)

Check out the fantastic new Mike Mago remix of Wretch 32's latest summer jam ‘Doing OK’. A perfect fusion of deep house and garage vibes, Mike Mago makes this track his own and gives the upbeat atmosphere exciting dark undertones.

New Music: Wretch 32 - Doing OK ft. Jacob Banks

I first saw Jacob Banks perform in December at the ‘Ed N Kev’ show in London and since then I've been a fan ever since. Now he's featuring on Wretch 32's follow up single ‘Doing OK’.

Wretch 32's single ‘Blackout’ has been a huge success on the charts - the song which featured Shakka is the lead single off Wretch's third studio album. Jacob Banks sings on the hook of this new feel good inspiring song from North London's very own. As we anticipate the release date and name for Wretch 32's new album - check out this West African beat track ‘Doing OK’.

August 18 will see the release of ‘Doing OK’ via Ministry of Sound/Levels Recordings. Wretch 32 also goes on his UK tour this October through til November - tour dates HERE! And will be performing at Wireless, Reading, Leeds, Oxygen and Isle of Man Festival this Summer to name a few!

Wretch 32: Announces UK Tour Dates

Wretch 32's latest single 'Blackout' featuring UK artist Shakka is a favourite for so many artists and fans in the UK right now (like myself). 

Now the BET Best International Act of 2012 has announced his UK tour dates in support of his third studio album - which will drop sometime this year.

Wretch 32 will be hitting up different cities in the UK from October to November. Check out the tour dates below

Wednesday 23 October - Manchester - HMV Ritz
Thursday 24 October - Liverpool - O2 Liverpool Academy
Friday 25 October - Newcastle - Newcastle University Union
Saturday 26 October - Sheffield - The Plug Sheffield
Tuesday 29 October - Birmingham - HMV Institute

Wednesday 30 October - Norwich - UEA

Thursday 31 October - Oxford - O2 Academy

Friday 1 November - Bournemouth - O2 Academy

Saturday 2 November - London - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire

Tickets for Wretch 32's tour are currently on sale via www.livenation.co.uk

New Video: Wretch 32 - Blackout ft. Shakka

The fantastic new video from Wretch 32 'Blackout' is finally here; with guest vocals from incredible new talent Shakka, Wretch 32 is back to carry on his reign as the 'Best MC in UK Grime'. Since the success of Pop? Wretch 32 has taken on an exciting new direction and continues to do what he does best; create honest, exciting and genre breaking music.

This is the first single off Wretch 32's upcoming album and will be out on May 12, on Ministry of Sound Recordings/Levels Entertainment. 

New Music: Wretch 32 - Blackout ft. Shakka

Premiered last night on MistaJam’s Radio1Xtra show, Blackout is the first single to be released from Wretch 32’s forthcoming sophomore album. Featuring London-based singer, Shakka and produced by Knox Brown the track follows the high-powered Kano sampling cut ‘Pop?’.

'Blackout' is out May 12.
Sounds a bit like House music... Don't you think?

*cuts shapes to 'Blackout.'*

New Video: Giggs & Wretch 32 - Cool Nuh

Grime Daily premiered the video to Giggs & Wretch 32's song 'Cool Nuh'. The South-East London to North London link up was directed by Buck & Elmino. Both artists definitely represented for London - I'm liking what I'm hearing.

New Video: Chip - Londoner ft. Wretch 32, Professor Green & Loick Essien

UK rapper - Chip formerly known as Chipmunk is planning on releasing his mixtape "London Boy" hosted by DJ Drama on Christmas day under T.I.'s record label Grand Hustle.

With singer Loick Essien singing on the chorus of this song - Chip, Wretch 32 and Professor Green all hold it down for London with fresh bars. As well as Chip paying homage to the legendary UK hip hop group - So Solid Crew. 

Reppin' London with the Union Jack flag, the famous red telephone box and more. UK rapper GFrsh also makes a cameo appearance in the video.

BET Awards 2012: The Winners

The BET Awards took place last night in Los Angeles. Below is a list of all those that won big! Congratulations to all those that won and got nominated!

Centric: Common

Youngstars: Diggy Simmons

Best Group: The Throne: Jay-Z and Kanye West

Best Actor: Kevin Hart - Think Like A Man

Best New Artist: Big Sean

Best Male R&B Artist: Chris Brown

Best Male Hip-Hop Artist: Drake

Best Collaboration: Wale - 'Lotus Flower Bomb' ft. Miguel

Best Gospel Artist: Yolanda Adams

Best Female R&B Artist: Beyoncé

Best Female R&B Hip-Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj

Lifetime Achievement Award: Maze ft. Frankie Beverly

Video of the Year: The Throne: Jay-Z and Kanye West - 'Otis' ft. Otis Redding

Humantarian Award: The Reverend Al Sharpton

Viewers' Choice Award: Mindless Behavior

Video Director of the Year: Beyoncé and Alan Ferguson

Entertainer of the Year: Chris Brown

FANdemonium Award: Chris Brown

Best International Act - AFRICA: Sarkodie and Wizkid

Best International Act - UK: Wretch 32

A BIG shout out to Chris Brown for scooping up the most awards, and to Nigeria's very own - Wizkid for winning Best International Act, AFRICA - making us proud!!!! And to UK's very own Wretch 32 for winning Best International Act, UK!!!!