Author Archives: IBMCs

The 2020 update never happened because just as I was writing it, I saw the news about MF DOOM´s death. Just like all his big fans I was shocked. And we lost many more musical heroes, iconic figures, irreplaceable individuals… … Continue reading →

This is a project from UK producer Crimson who’s love of French Hip Hop, and particularly the legendary late 90s Marseilles era, led him to create these remixes. With expert sample choices and arrangements, Crimson masterfully captures the feeling of … Continue reading →

It’s difficult to know what kind of tribute, which words to use when we suffer loses on this scale. It’s very overwhelming but also heartwarming to see through the limited lens of social media that these people will not be … Continue reading →

After a four year hiatus George Fields is back with his brand new album Tomorrow’s Sun – a futuristic sounding six tracker filled with luscious soundscapes and signature drum programming. It features a host of stateside talent such as Rasheed … Continue reading →

A lot of us are shocked we’ve lost Ty. As well as a phenomenally talented emcee & artist whose inspirational styles and attitude will live forever, Ty was also someone who took the time to personally motivate and encourage many … Continue reading →

  Another hectic year gone, 2019 saw the continuation of the building of the label with 9 new projects added, and Vol 2 Ultimate Selection compilation. We got the Hain Teny Ultimate Instrumental Selection on wax, and Sir Beans OBE … Continue reading →

Busy as usual and continuing on from January’s smasher from Marc Swing & Wildelux –  ‘Open Letters’, we’re now approaching our 40th release. We’ve got 3 new projects from Ogi Feel The Beat & Nella G. Fella (A Dutchman and … Continue reading →

Wildelux is a Bronx emcee I first came across on the DJ Lord Ron 12 inch ‘BX 2 LA Konnect’ released in 2005 when he went under the name Willmatic. I was struck by the dense lyrical styles on that … Continue reading →

At the start of the year IBMCs Beats Vol 5 was completed featuring instrumental contributions from 25 producers, and hopefully we can follow that up with Vol 6 in 2019. Taking us onto the summer we released a bumper crop … Continue reading →

  40 interviews and Q&As with: DJ Krush, Breis, Slug, Freddie Foxx, Beat Butcha, Vice, Karl Hinds, DJ Mehdi, Hill Top Hoods, KAOS, Muneshine, Stalley, Concept, Main Flow, Trainspotters, ASM (A State of Mind), El Cerebro, Viva Fidel, Azrael, Deams, … Continue reading →