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High Focus Records Spinning the Fast Lane in 2025 From the vibrant city of Brighton, the High Focus Records Collective has been transforming the landscape of UK hip-hop since 2010. More than just a record label, it's a thriving community of lyricists, producers, and innovators dedicated to pushing the limits of sound and storytelling. Founded by Fliptrix with the intent to release his own music, the collective quickly became a […]
Reks, Apollo Brown, Gensu Dean, Diamond D, illa Cam, Leaf Dog, Life MC, Jehst, Klashnekoff, Dirty Dike, Verb T, Avelino, Wretch 32, DJ Supreme all in this episode of the Weekly Wind-Up 94 hosted by Shante Hudson. We’re here with our 94th weekly news show Weekly Wind-Up 94 features Reks hit's you with an Apollo Brown produced Track 'Hip Hop'. 'Hip Hop' is from his recent album 'The Greatest X' […]
Stormzy, Young M.A, Your Old Droog, Wiki, Edan, Leaf Dog, Planet Asia & Main Source are all in this episode of the Weekly Wind-Up 91 hosted by Shante Hudson. We’re here with our 91st weekly news show Man of the moment Stormzy with his 1st video entitled "First Things First" from his debut album "Gangs Signs and Prayer" Young M.A. Goes in hard with a freestyle over Jay Z's "Dynasty" intro […]
Smellington Piff drops Food Chain Smellington Piff returns with a fresh visual for Food Chain, produced by Leaf Dog and released through Real Life Drama Records. The track is taken from Notice of Eviction, Smellington Piff's debut 17-track album, which was produced by Leaf Dog and features appearances from Son Doobie, Rag'N'Bone Man, Life MC, BVA, Verb T, Fliptrix, Jack Jetson, Lee Scott, Bill Shakes, Eric the Red and Cracker […]
The Four Owls share the visual for Think Twice, the second single from their album Natural Order, with production from DJ Premier. Leaf Dog handles the main production across Natural Order, with DJ Premier providing guest production. The album also features appearances from Dirty Dike, Jam Baxter, Smellington Piff and DJ Sammy B-Side. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYOYqn4No1w Video by Aboveground Natural Order arrives on High Focus Records on 12th February 2015 and is […]
Check out the official BVA This Love Is Love video right here. The hard-hitting track serves as a massive teaser for the UK rapper's highly anticipated debut solo album. Filmmakers Michael Wilcox and Finn Wild captured and edited the gritty visuals for this release. The upcoming studio project features premier production from Leaf Dog, Illinformed, and Amdek to create a classic boom-bap soundscape. The full debut album officially drops on […]
Leaf Dog, BVA and Illinformed, collectively known as Brothers Of The Stone, return with the visual for "The Awakening". The track comes from their album, released through High Focus Records. It brings together the group's distinctive approach to UK rap, with Illinformed on production and Leaf Dog and BVA delivering the bars. The album also features a strong line-up of guests. These include Reef The Lost Cauze, Vinnie Paz, KRS-One, […]
Brothers Of The Stone release the official video for They See You. Leaf Dog and BVA link up once again over production from Illinformed for the second single taken from their self-titled album. The project drops via High Focus Records and features appearances from Reef The Lost Cauze, Vinnie Paz, KRS-One and more. Boris Rivkin produces the video, while Jeffrey Celis directs the visual. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4JFTOZXv4Y Image courtesy of High Focus […]
Rag N Bone Man and Leaf Dog release the official video for Digging For Gold featuring SonnyJim. The track appears on their EP Dog ‘N’ Bone, produced by Leaf Dog and released via High Focus Records. SonnyJim joins the project with guest verses, adding extra weight to the collaboration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFF1AD4QiwM
