So far 2012 has seen some extremely powerful releases with mixtapes and Albums as well as singles from some of the biggest Artists in the Grime and UK Rap scene doing well and Artists such as Wiley and Wretch 32 attacking the National charts and at the same time releasing mixtapes which have worked well in maintaining their status in the underground not forgetting Artists like Big Narstie who's Pain is Love mixtape was downloaded 200,000 times in its first month of Release.
The Grime and UK Rap markets are a changing place especially in this era of free downloads but here are some of the most anticipated Mixtapes and Albums for the rest of 2012,trust me when I say these are the projects which will shape the sound of 2013.
Blade Brown - Bags and Boxes 2
Its this simple Bags and Boxes 2 is easily the most anticipated album in the streets at the moment with Blade Brown letting off very little by way of who will be featuring and an exact date for the release,This has led to more anticipation as many a UK Rap fan eagerly await the sequel to His UK Rap classic.
Young Spray - Hard 2 Kill part 2
Hot on the heels of Realer than Most vol 3,North London's Young Spray has announced that He is working on the follow up to His street classic Hard to Kill.
As of Yet there is no word on collaborations,Producers etc but with Young Spray you know exactly what to expect which is some of the hardest most authentic and uncompromising street music.
Fekky - Come On Den
With the release of the video to Fekky's track Hot Boy He announced that His mixtape Come On Den was to be in August and this has led to a lot of interest and anticipation for the South East Londoner's DJ Whoo Kid hosted project which will feature some of Fekky's hardest tracks to date with collabo's from Blade Brown,Youngs Tef, Fem Fel,Young Don and a few surprise guests.
Wiley & Manga - Cause & Effect
Wiley and Manga's chemistry in the studio has not gone unnoticed tracks like F-Off,Still Waters & 24/7 have had fans clamouring for the mixtape Cause & Effect which will be a mixture of Grime and UK Rap bangers,No set release date on this project as of yet but with Wileys recent chart and underground success and Roll Deep stepping back into the spotlight the anticipation for this project will only increase.
Big H - Fire & Smoke
Bloodline's legion of loyal Grime fans have been patiently waiting for Big H's Fire and Smoke and since His recent return from a brief hiatus the anticipation has grown more intense with every freestyle,Radio set and video Big H is involved in.
One things for certain and that's whenever Fire & Smoke is dropped it will do well as Big H is one of the Grime scenes few inimitable Artists.
Mike GLC - Last of a Dying Breed 2
Since the end of last year Mike GLC has consistently dropped a series of freestyles and music videos which have been some of the best UK Rap releases this year with Mike exploring His deepest thoughts as well as dropping spine tingling stories about life in the streets and all this has led to the anticipation of His forthcoming mixtape reaching fever pitch with fans eagerly awaiting the project which will be some of Mike GLC's most compelling work to date.
Chronik - Rise of the Lengman
Its as simple as this, there are very few amongst the Grime scene who are not anticipating Chronik's Rise of The Lengman as Man In the Boot,Black Out and any video of Him this past year have proven He is in a league of His own and remains one of Grime's most intriguing characters.
Expect collaborations with Slew Dem members G Man,Rage,Lexman as well as Trim,Big H,D Power,Footsie and D Double E plus a few special guests.
J Spades - More Money More Pagans 2
Since the release of More Money More Pagans East London's J Spades stock has rocketed with the Mash Town representative fully entering the minds and consciousness of UK Rap fans and Rappers alike with many a Rapper clamouring for verses from J Spades to light up their projects.
More Money More Pagans 2 will be released soon as Spades smartly capitalises off of the heat of part 1 and with each interview and video (Most recent with Tinchy Stryder) the anticipation for this project continues to grow.
Pak-man - Legend
Since the release of his last project Ahead of my time Pak-Man has solidified his status in UK Rap after a brief hiatus from the scene and this year South Londoner Pak-mans forthcoming album Legend is one of UK Raps most eagerly anticipated projects with the Rappers ever growing legion of fans forming #TeamPakman which if you check on Twitter will let you know what the hype for this mixtape is like.
No word as of yet on any collaborative efforts or a release date on this project but expect a few major surprises on this one.
K.K (Killa Ki) - KK Mode part 2
Killa Ki dropped an extremely impressive freestyle earlier on this year which showed how much the South London Rapper had improved as both in terms of content and flow plus his unbridled ability to craft intriguing street rhymes laced with authenticity and detail.
All the aforementioned have led to the Sn1 representatives forthcoming mixtape KK Mode 2 being much awaited by UK Rap fans.
D Power - Progress CD 2
A few weeks After the release of His latest project the highly rated and well received Progress CD East Londoner and Grime veteran D Power announced that Progress CD 2 was going to be ready for the end of the year and I have been fortunater to hear some exclusive tracks featuring Wariko,Big Narstie and Footsie which I guarantee will make this another release to shake up the Grime world and serve as further evidence of D Powers Progress
ILL MILL - Slim Faced baby Gangster
SMS representative and UK Rap veteran ILL MILL has been hard at work on His latest project 'Slim Faced Baby Gangster' or #SFBG over the past year which has led to many a UK Rap fan have been waiting on the project to drop and although there has been little fan fare so far from ILL MILL regarding the release,It should easily be some of His best work to date with ILL MILL switching things up a bit this time with production and collaborations with both sides of the transatlantic and should hit the spot with fans of His uncompromising brand of street music.
Expect Slim Faced Baby Gangster to hit shelves late August.
Big Narstie - #Pain E.P
Big Narstie has been one of the most consistent and relevant Artists of 2012 with His Pain is Love mixtape alone downloaded over 200,000 times within its first month of release as well as. His Sbtv freestyles which have reached a staggering 450,000 views,which leads us to His forthcoming release #Pain E.P which will definitely be His defining moment this year with tracks like SuperMan and Grinding which are some of the best tracks I have heard this year and will be remembered as some of the biggest tracks this year.
#Pain EP should be available on I-tunes at the end of August.
Youngs Teflon - Trilling
Its almost as if with every Freestyle,Guest spot or release South London's Youngs Teflon is constantly upping the levels and this was especially evident with His past 3 videos and freestyles with His fan base ever growing as well as possessing what has to be one of the most imitated and revered flows amongst His Rap peers.
Apart from the videos He has released from the project so far Youngs Teflon has kept this one a close guarded only announcing to expect the usual suspects and a few surprises when the mixtape drops.
K Koke - I ain't Perfect
Since signing to Roc Nation last year K Koke has had a tempestuous time to say the least but His loyal fans have stuck by Him and He has gained a legion of new ones with the release of tracks like Power and Guesswho's Back as well as His highly popular K Koke Tv series which has led to His fans anticipation for His forthcoming Album I ain't perfect reaching fever pitch levels.
K Koke has been seen in the studio with Rita Ora,Krazie Bone and a host of other Artists but He has been quite tight lipped about who will be on the finished Album which should see an end of year release.
Blacks (OGz) - Untitled Mixtape
OGz member Blacks caused quite a stir with the release of His Grime banger LaLaLa and followed this up with the club monster Gassed and with a few other notable releases this year the anticipation for Blacks forthcoming as yet untitled mixtape has continued to rise as He smashes clubs and the occasional Radio set up and down the country alongside His partners in crime P Money,Little Dee,Jendor and Ruger.
Expect production from Faze Miyaki,Splurt Diablo,StenchMan & Gizzle Guy,Preditah and more when the mixtape is released later on this year.
G Frsh - LegoMan 2 (Wheres my Brick?)
One of the stars of the recent critically acclaimed UK Film Offender G Frsh is one of the few Trap Rappers whom is considered a lyricist and this has been evident with His previous mixtapes LegoMan and Purgatory which were both Jam packed with intricately written rhymes and some of the smartest punchlines out of many of the Artists in His league which leads us to G Frsh's forthcoming LegoMan 2 Mixtape which He has promised will be more of the "Flashy Af" and less of an experimental project than the more musical Purgatory mixtape.
Esco - 2 Bricks
Slew Dem member Esco's 2 Bricks mixtape will be a posthumous release and with the announcement of the release there were loyal fans & and forums going crazy with anticipation about how it will sound and who will be on it.
All the tracks for Esco's 2 Bricks mixtape are ready and sounding like monsters with Skitz beats handelling majority of the production on what will be one of the most important Grime releases this year
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Political Peak - Dreams To Reality
After the success of Political Peaks last mixtape Guns & Roses the 18 year old
South Londoner and UK Rapper has announced his forthcoming mixtape dreams to reality is set for a september 1st release date and the streets and internet alike are buzzing with anticipation for the project from the Rapper who is best known for His straight fire club bangers like the classic 'Wave like Peak' and the recent 'Sex in the car' and 'Party Wave'.
Expect more Big tracks and anthems from Political Peak on Dreams to Reality.
Chip - London Boy
Earlier on this year Chipmunk pulled off a commendable power move as He. parted ways with His record label and shortened His name to Chip went over to the States and signed with T.I's Grand Hustle label releasing a track and video with T.I but Chip hasn't taken His eye off the UK game dropping very impressive freestyle tracks and verses on tracks with Krept & Konan,Wretch 32 and Bigz which has led to some very strong anticipation from His fans and doubters who have come to enjoy His new music which is a lot less sugary than in His Oopsie Daisy days.
Written for @TheGrimeReport by some guy called Lordie
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