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This is definitely an artist who’s project release was long overdue: after putting out banger after banger over the last few years, Birmingham’s Dapz On The Map then compiled them all together into last year’s Spring Clean (Froggy, his short-play joint effort with fellow Brum artist JayKae, is still one of the best Grime offerings this decade, hands down). While we still await an official debut, fans are now fortunate to get a new EP from Dapz titled Champion Settings, which sees 7 new cuts and additional appearances from Blay Vision, Scorpz, Bowzer Boss and Jme.

Check it out below.

The Diplomats – Diplomatic Ties

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This is a long time coming. Without going over the ups-and-down of the core Diplomats (who haven’t released an official album as a quartet since 2004’s Diplomatic Immunity 2), Cam’ron, Freekey Zekey, Jim Jones and a newly-engaged Juelz Santana are finally back with the new project Diplomatic Ties, which sees 9 new tracks and appearances from Trav, Belly, The LOX, Tory Lanez and Un Casa. Stream below, along with — I had to add this — a new EP from former Dipset members JR Writer, Hell Rell and 40 Cal titled The Upstage. Very interesting.

Boosie Badazz – Boosie Blues Cafe

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Going for a more creative blend, Boosie Badazz delivers a Blues album titled Boosie Blues Cafe, which is much doper than you might expect (Boosie always possessed a Blues-y vibe with his music anyway, so this was probably effortless for him). There’s only one additional appearance from Big Pokey Bear, leading the way for soulful production and melancholy vocals from the Louisiana native.

Jaden Smith – The Sunset Tapes: A Cool Tape Story

Following the well-received SYRE and it’s remix Electric Album, Jaden Smith‘s back with a new project titled The Sunset Tapes: A Cool Tape Story, which pays homage to his Cool Tapes of the past without actually being a third installment:

November 17th pic.twitter.com/oU5FNf4TnW

— Jaden Smith (@officialjaden) November 17, 2018

Vibe to the 11-track offering below.

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November is definitely Dapz On The Map‘s month. First, the Birmingham star delivers a new visual for “Turnt,” which follows his Jme-assisted single “Off To Work” and features assistance from Scorpz (above). Next, he revealed the artwork and tracklisting for his forthcoming project Champion Settings, which drops on the 23rd:

If you’re in Birmingham (or anywhere in the UK, for that matter), make sure you lock in on a ticket to Dapz forthcoming return to O2 Academy…you can get your tickets here.

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Check it out below. While last year’s Spring Clean — a collection of past releases grouped together into an album — held us all down, I’m definitely keeping my fingers crossed that a new album might finally be on the horizon…

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Vibe to “Off To Work” below and pick up the single here.

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Ever since the release of 2014’s Froggy EP, Birmingham (UK) artist Dapz On The Map — along with his equally-talented cohort Jaykae — have been touted as the next to blow from the Midlands. Since then, both artists have continued to release quality bangers to the masses, most of which might be considered Grime yet effortlessly breaks the proverbial ceiling as a genre-bending sound all their own.

In Dapz case, he’s been meticulously crafting his long-awaited project Don’t Say A Word, and everything that he’s cooked up during this time (“Champion Champion,” “Murdah,” “Oh My Days” and “I Swear“) is beyond amazing. Recently, he blessed his fans with a new track and visual for “Mini Valet,” which sees production from Thomas Mellor (a frequent collaborator and super-prodigy in his own right)…the Kyle Xay-directed clip begins and ends with footage of recent performances and centers upon the process of getting a wash at a mini valet (hence the title).

Dapz explained the deeper meaning to Complex, who premiered the reflective cut:

…Dapz has seemingly been through the rough-and-tough and comes out the other side fresh — and raring to go. “I knew that if I took shortcuts, in the long run, man wouldn’t see any traffic…”

Enjoy “Mini Valet” below and pick up the single here. As an extra dose for newcomers, we’ve also added the clip for the razor-sharp “Shinobi Part 1.”

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