Ever since Nidzumi was sold I’ve had a lot more free time. While as much as I would like to convince myself that Football Manager is a worthy way to burn that time, it’s probably not. So, call it a summer project with long term ambitions but I’ve recently launched my next project.

You see, ever since Nidzumi was sold and subsequently closed (apparently) I’ve been listening to more music. It’s been great really. The only problem is, and I’m trying not to sound like one of those people, that not many people are aware of the cliché-free hip-hop I’ve been listening to. Now I’m going to stop there because we’re entering pretentious music listener territory, which is the opposite of what I wanted to achieve with the site. So instead of rambling on I’ll let you visit Lesson Six.

I haven’t done of these in a while and I’ve accumulated a motley crew of new artists to share, so lets waste no time. First up is emerging Canadian rapper, Shad. It’s not your typical hip hop but that’s probably why it’s so much better than the usual stuff I find. He’s just released a new album called TSOL, which is worth checking out although it isn’t on iTunes yet. In the meantime give The Old Prince a listen, it’s different but better for it.

Previous UGHHR: Iller Than Theirs – Junk Science – Dumbfoundead

Haven’t done of one these in a while and just discovered the interesting world of Dumbfoundead. I’m not sure if this one is a keeper as my first impressions of his album weren’t so great but the track above and I Need a Dollar are top draw if you ask me. Worth a listen.

Previous UGHHR: Iller Than Theirs – Junk Science

While it wasn’t exactly a new years resolution, it was as close to one as I was ever going to get. For those late to the blog or those who can’t remember, I’m basically buying my entire music library. It was something that would bring one of two outcomes, bankruptcy or a smaller library; the latter won. I’ve deleted nearly two thirds of my music.

Other than a few dated albums that I don’t really listen to any more, the main reason for a deletion was quality over quantity. For example, LCD Soundsystem’s first album has a selection of sixteen tracks with many of them being quite throwaway. I like to get value for money but I’d rather add ten great tracks to my library rather than twenty tracks with a load of filler.

It’s honestly led me to just delete albums rather than buy them. Which is quite frankly, a shame.

Come on, it’s like the most epic song ever. Easily the best song from Age of Empires at least, maybe not ever. Admittedly the midi version sounds better than this weirdly produced one but you get the jist.