BIP013
A: They Better
Recognize (ft Uptown)
B: Beastin’ (ft
Percee P)
By
Beats In
Progress
The latest release from the awesome Beats In Progress label
is this super hot double A sided single which features some heavyweight names.
The A side features Uptown, who you might know from his classic “Dope On
Plastic” and his work with Buckshot LeFonque, while the B side features the
legendary lyricist Percee P, who really needs no introduction, and Mr Vincent.
But, before I dive into this one, as this is the first BIP
release I have fetured on the blog, let give you a brief little history of the
label. Set up in 1997 by TufKut, RobLife and STS, the label has dropped some
stunning releases over the last twenty-five years. Now run by TufKut the label
last dropped the critically acclaimed album “Keep On Diggin’” back in 2020.
Over the years the label has featured some of the cream of Hip Hop artists from
all over including Chrome, King Kashmere, Craig G, Sir Beans OBE, Percee P,
Ghost, TMO and many more.
With TufKut now being the main man at BIP he provides the
production, Cuts and mixed both tracks so you can bet this is gonna kick in an
80’s/90’s boombap Hip Hop style.
So, let’s get into it…
The A-Side is They Better Recognize and features
vocals from Uptown. TufKut’s production here is a mix of drums, keys, horns,
and cuts, all of which combine for a Hip Hop and Jazz fusion. The verses have a
more chilled vibe to them whilst the choruses are far more pounding to bring
more of an emphisis to that part. Uptown drops two verses here that are slick
in their delivery but, also have a raw edge to the sound. He gives you bar
after bar of solid street poetry that not only delivers on the entertainment
level but also has one primary focus, which is to school all the other emcees
out there as to why ‘They Better Recognize’.
Flipping to the B-Side for Beastin’ which features Percee P delivering the kind of performance that shows why he is worthy of that legendary lyricist status. He unloads a verse that you want to end, delivering bar after bar of incredible lyrical dexterity. Sometimes it seems hard to keep up with his flow as he lays out just what this Hip Hop and Rap ting is all about. He does this over TufKut’s funky masterpiece that hits you with drums, horns, plenty of JB Samples and more those delectable cuts. When Percee P finally puts down the mic, we are treated to Mr Vincent on the keys delivering the kind of performance that you just have to get moving to, wherever you’re at…
It's almost too difficult to detail exactly how good these
two tracks are and just how they fire you up. On the A-Side you have a jazzy
vibe track with two verses that just really pumps you up. On the B-Side there
is this funky vibe with this single extended verse followed by a musical
interlude, which just blows you away. What you do have here is two tracks that
mat appear different in their styles, flows and vibes but, they have one solid
thing in common, they bring you an energy and a vibe that makes you move, makes
you smile and reminds you of just exactly why you love this Hip Hop music.
TufKut’s production and cuts are second to none here. He
gives us two banging Hip Hop sounds that, kinda make you fall in love with Hip
Hop music all over again. Not only that but, he brings in guest artist who just
compliment his production with aplomb. All are on top of their game, in their
own way, and prove that real Hip Hop is not only alive and kicking but, it
lives in the hearts of those making the music and those who listen to and
appreciate that music.
This is not one to miss and will get your pulses racing for sure. It will be out very soon with a
strictly limited vinyl run too so, you know what to do, get on this and let
that music fill your mind, body, and soul. As a bonus, the vinyl labels feature the awesome artwork of Dan Lish, just another reason to grab one while you can...
Pre-orders are now live.
My thanks to Olie Sung aka TufKut for sending this one my way.
I’m out,
See ya next time,
Steve.
LINKS
Pre-Order you copy from BIP Bandcamp Here:
https://beatsinprogress.bandcamp.com/album/uptown-they-better-recognise
Mr TufKut on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mrtufkut/
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