Lady Sovereign - Jigsaw

01. Let’s Be Mates
02. So Human
03. Jigsaw
04. Bang Bang
05. I Got You Dancing
06. Pennies
07. Guitar
08. Student Union
09. Food Play
10. I Got The Goods

Dozens of musical genres have come to favor and disappeared since Lady Sovereign's debut Public Warning hit in 2006, and now she's back, trying yet again to launch grime into the American mainstream with her new album, Jigsaw. The album's first single, "I Got You Dancing" sounds like M.I.A. filtered through Dizzee Rascal, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it remains to be seen if it can breakthrough further than her hit single, "Love Me Or Hate Me." The album is thefirst for Sovereign's Midget record label...www.prefixmag.com

Zion I - The Take Over

01 The Taking 
02 Geek To The Beat
03 Takeover 
04 DJ DJ
05 Antenna 
06 Caged Bird Pt. 1 (feat. Brother Ali)  
07 In The Mornin’ (Caged Bird Pt. 2)  
08 Radio  
09 Gumbo 
10 Country Baked Yams (feat. Devin The Dude) 
11 Coastin’ (feat. K.Flay) 
12 Juicy Juice  
13 Peppermint Patty  
14 Bring In The Light  
15 Legacy (feat. Ty & Jennifer Johns) 

This Oakland duo, producer AmpLive and emcee Zumbi, have always championed a synthetic sound that incorporates the full spectrum of beat-based music. Their debutMind Over Matter kept a foot in soul and funk sample-based nostalgia while also pushing keys, synths and drum'n'bass beats to the forefront. Almost ten years later, the duo continues to create "sponge music" that soaks up any beat worth taking. Early leaks like "DJ DJ" sound at home with Common's "Universal Mind Control" electro vibe, while first single "Juicy Juice" bristles with Southern-styled 808 kicks. Their rainbow coalition party continues to expand and now includes guests like Devin the Dude, Brother Ali and UK emcee Ty..http://www.prefixmag.com