RIVAL - Talk That

Mr. Headshot Season speaks up his mind on the reality he lives in and explains why his lyrics often relate to violence and crime as that's all he knows.

The London made of suits is a remote world for the Grime MC, who portrays his own environment when the majority of kids is left to their own and only seen as a problem, rather than part of the solution.

A track filled with emotions and anger for the East Londoner who are visually transcribed by Lock Down Records behind the camera.

Also check out what went down when Rival met Remel London for Kids Of Grime TV.

Taken from 'Lord Rivz' due to be released soon! Stay tuned!

Twitter: @JusRival

Image: Verena Stefanie Grotto (Kids Of Grime)

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Who's The F*ckin Gangster? Rival sends for Z Dot

Shortly after Z Dot released his 'Gangster EP' including the infamous instrumental, Rival didn't waste no time to address the producer who, for unknown reasons, wasn't willing to send the East London MC the beat when the first remixes came out.

And Rival once again murked another beat (sending for Z Dot with explicit bars) and delivered one of the best versions of 'Gangster'.

Twitter: @JusRival

Look out for 'Constructive Violence' coming soon.

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Rival - Lock Off The Rave 8 Bar Remix OUT NOW!

Produced by Darq E Freaker, 'Lock Off The Rave' all stars remix was meant to drop on Sunday, but due to few problems with the distribution it had to be postponed.

In the meanwhile, the headshot season mc from East London has dropped 'Biscuits' (download it for free here) featuring Discarda, Big Narstie, Wariko, Sharky Major, Kwam and more.

The wait is now over and Pitch Controllers Records is proud to announce that you can buy 'Lock Off The Rave 8 Bar Remix' from iTunes.

Seventeen heavyweights from the Grime scene jumped on this hype remix and the love it received from radios (from Logan Sama to Rinse FM DJs) and the scene in general is undeniable.

Featuring Discarda, Jammin, Nasty Jack, Kozzie, Badness, Merky ACE, Sharky Major, Danny D, Kwam, Big Narstie, Blacks, Dark Boi, Ego, Diesel, Jammer & Jamakabi, make sure you look out for the official video coming soon!

Purchase 'Lock Off The Rave 8 Bar Remix' here.

Twitter: @JusRival @pitchcontrol

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Faze Miyake - 'Take Off' instumental

We're talking Woofer music here and if you don't know who Faze Miyake is then you're not living (sarcasm, well you're not living fully that's for sure).

Affiliated to Family Tree, the producer has caused mayhem in the Grime scene with his infectious sound and everytime you hear dogs barking in the background, you automatically know it's a Faze Miyake's.

'Take Off' instrumental is for the majority of Grime heads the 2011 'Woo Riddim'. When your beat gets wheeled about 7 times in a club or every single Grime DJ spins your record on radio, you know it's a certified banger.

Recently two Grime heavyweights, Diesle and Rival, have vocalled Faze's 'Take Off' and trust me it's a gas mark 10 affair.

Diesle's (@dpowerdiesle) version

D POWER -TAKE OFF prod. by Faze Miyake by BeaUKUW

Rival's (@JusRival) version

Rival - Take Off Freestyle (Prod By Faze Miyake) by BeaUKUW

If you'd like to know more about the Woofer Music master, read Faze Miyake's interview with K Mag here.

Don't forget 'Take Off' EP is out now on iTunes.

Twitter: @FazeMiyake

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Logan Sama - After Hours Sessions

If you worship Grime then you should know about Logan Sama's After Hours Sessions on Kiss. Since his limited one hour slot on Monday night, the Grime DJ has given more time and space to the hardest mc's to spray those 'throw-your-laptop-out-of-the-window' bars.

Here are the videos for the After Hours Sessions to day and expect more to come.

Durrty Goodz, Armzout, Mr A & Scarz - May 10th 2011

Durrty Goodz's album 'Overall' is out now: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/overall/id433238174

P Money, Blacks & Little Dee May 16th 2011

P Money & Blacks's 'Boo You' is out now: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/boo-you-single/id431625454

Diesle, Jammin, Rival, Badness & Jamakabi May 23rd 2011

Diesle's 'Ive Got The Power' is out now: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/iv-got-the-power/id438762297

Logan Sama's show every Monday night/Tuesday morning on Kiss (12am-1pm)

Twitter: @djlogansama

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Bars On a Saturday - Nico Lindsay, Kwam, RIval and Pyro

Bars bars and bars! This week has witnessed some sick freestyles from the Grime scene and they couldn't go unnoticed, so here a quick bars recap for you.

Nico Lindsay & Kwam - Spartan Freestyle via The Grime Report

Pyro - 0121 Freestyle via The Grime Report

Rival & Kwam - Brick Lane Freestyle via Blatantly Blunt

Shout out to Lordie (@thegrimereport) and Nick (@BlatantlyBlunt) for filming these hard freestyles.

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Posted in: bars on saturday,blatantly blunt,freestyle,grime,kwam,nico lindsay,pyro,rival,the grime report

Y'OH X KIDS of GRIME Afterparty [VIDEOS]

On Thursday night history was made. Y'OH launch and KIDS of GRIME first solo exhibition at Pure Evil Gallery was the place to be! Pleasantly surprising, a lot of people turned up at the gallery to experience one of the most talked events of the month.

Not the only success of the night as the afterparty at Apples & Pears was legendary! And no it's not gassed talk.

In a packed basement, Grime veterans and new comers came together and murked every single record JJ and Vectra spinned on the decks. If you weren't there, I think words cannot describe the hype and the energy of the night, but you definitely get a grasp of what you have missed watching the videos below.

Jammer - Murkle Man

Lady Leshurr, Lioness, A. Dot and Diesle

Rival & Lil Nasty

Kozzie and Merky Ace - Grime set

Jammin, RD & Lil Nasty

Massive shout out to The Grime Report for the footage of the night.

Thanks to the DJ's, MCs and everyone who came down and made the night one to remember!

Twitter: @thegrimereport

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Rival - 'Policeman Freestyle'

On a Skillioso's production, Rival doesn't play around with his bars and literally murks this beat. Check it out!

Free download here.

Twitter: @JusRival

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Posted in: free download,grime,policeman freestyle,rival,skillioso

PITCH CONTROLLERS - EAST VILLAGE TAKEOVER

Facebook event page here.

NOT TO BE MISSED!

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Logan Sama - Rival, Merky Ace and Kozzie - Grime set

Although it's only April, last Monday Kozzie, Merky Ace and Rival had everyone locked into Logan Sama gassing with a set called by many the Grime set of the year. The Grime Report headed down to Kiss to document the three mc's epic shut down. The so-called New Wave is really bringing us back to that aggressive and energetic sound we have been missing in the past years.

Don't forget Rival's 'Lock Off The Rave' and Kozzie's 'Spartan Remix' are out now on all the major digital retailers.

Merky Ace's much anticipated 'Blue Battlefield' is dropping at midnight - Click here!

Look out for his interview coming soon on Pitch Controllers.

Big up The Grime Report (@thegrimereport) for sharing this epic footage.

Follow Rival (@JusRival), Merky Ace (@MerkyAce) and Kozzie (@mckozzie) on Twitter.

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Rival VS Nytz EP [FREE D/L]

Released live on Logan Sama show on Kiss last night, Rival VS Nytz is a must have in your iTunes: infectious grimey bars over heavy Dubstep.

Free Download (mediafire // sendspace)

Rival's 'Lock Off The Rave' out now! Get your copy now here.

Follow Rival (@JusRival) and Nytz (@NytzProducer) on Twitter.

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Posted in: dubstep,ep,grime,lock off the rave,nytz,rival

Don't Watch That TV: Rival and Kozzie [FREESTYLE+INTERVIEWS]

Tim & Barry have been supporting the Grime scene from day one and they keep showing love with Don't Watch That TV - Series 2.

Two of the hottest MCs part of the New Wave, Rival (@JusRival) and Kozzie (@mckozzie) have both spat some pure fire and caught up with Motive (@MotiveUK) for a quick interview on their future releases, collaborations and more.

Rival's 'Lock Off The Rave' out March 27th.

Kozzie's 'Spartan Remix' out March 28th.

Follow Tim&Barry (@timandbarry) on Twitter.

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Spartan Remix gets play-listed on 1Xtra

Following the major hype that has built up around Kozzie's 'Spartan Remix' (feat. Marger, Merky Ace, Rival, Ego and Scruffizer) and its video, the grime banger produced by Spooky has been added to 1Xtra B List earlier on today.

Also check out Kozzie's interview with Diva Ash for The Grime Report, the Grime mc talks about how Spartan Remix came about and more. Look out for his freestyle dropping tomorrow on http://thegrimereport.blogspot.com/.

Spartan Remix is out on March 28th! Cop that!

Follow Kozzie (@mckozzie), Marger (@itzmarger), Merky Ace (@MerkyAce) Rival (@JusRival), Ego (@Ego_FT), Scruffizer (@SCRUFFIZER) and Spooky (@SpookyBizzle).

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MTV The Wrap Up Review: Rival - 'Lock Off The Rave'

With the release of 'Lock Off The Rave' round the corner, Jake Hanrahan (@OiJake) at The Wrap Up has reviewed Rival's forthcoming banger.

Read all about it here.

Follow Rival (@JusRival) on Twitter.

'Lock Off The Rave' out March 27th - Available from all the major digital stores:

• iTunes

• Amazon.co.uk

• Juno Download [MP3 and WAV]

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