Guardian Music — Rap has become a news network of the downtrodden, oppressed and the socially conscious across the globeContrary to popular mythology, the art of rhyming rhythmically over the beat of a drum (rapping) was not invented in 1970s New York. The cultural w... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Some of the UK’s finest Hip Hop acts come together for Black History Month. This track features Logic, Big Ben, Jaja Soze, bigCAKES, Genesis Elijah, MC D, Cerose, Big Frizzle, Wordplay, Haze, USG, Rodney P and Akala. Jody McIntyre narrates a fantas... more info

NME — The King Blues, Akala and Sound Of Rum join Bragg's Left Field In Motion tour more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — On the new season of Charlie Sloth’s freestyle series “Fire In The Booth”, Akala blesses the mic.   a2a_linkname="Akala – Fire In The Booth Freestyle"; a2a_linkurl="http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/2011/05/07/akala-fire-in-the-booth-freesty... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Global Faction did another great job covering the Speakers Corner event at Jamm in Brixton. Akala, Chester P, Swiss, Logic, Mazzi of S.O.U.L. Purpose, DJ Snuff and Rodney P all did their thing. Can’t wait for next one in June.   a2a_linkname="Spe... more info

Guardian Music — This is the music that is mobilising Britain's youth and getting them think about issues they might not otherwise have doneThousands of students protesting against the government's plans for tuition fees in recent months put paid to the myth that you... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Swiss drops off a visual to part one of his Bad Boys Remix which features UK rappers Black Twang, Klashnekoff, Akala, Black The Ripper and Aks.   a2a_linkname="Swiss – Bad Boys (Remix) ft Blak Twang, Klashnekoff, Akala, Black The Ripper And Aks (V... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Posted this a few weeks back but here’s a reminder that this Friday sees a dope night at Brixton’s Jamm. Speakers Corner is back with another tough lineup. Akala, Mazzi & Soul Purpose, DJ Boogie Blind, Chester P, Shadia Mansour, M9, Cyrus Malach... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — 3rd single from Akala’s third album “Doublethink” featuring Cassell The beatmaker on drums, Jodi Milliner on bass and Angelo Kangellaris on guitar. Both album and single available on iTunes now! Directed by Global Faction.   a2a_linkname="Akal... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — What a dope line up. I liked this single from Swiss. Good to see him do this remix.   a2a_linkname="Swiss – Bad Boys (Remix) – Blak Twang, Klashnekoff, Black The Ripper, Akala, Lowkey And Aks"; a2a_linkurl="http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/2011... more info