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K-Nite 13 is somewhat of a hidden gem in the UK Hip Hop scene. Whilst his name may not saturate radio playlists or appear at the beginning of every track, his presence is most certainly felt on everything he produces. Not merely remaining behind the boards, K-Nite is also pretty capable with the mic. Whether he’s more Kanye than Pete Rock (when it comes to producers spitting) remains to be seen, however The Drawing Board is where all have been summoned to catch a sample of his first outing.

If there’s one thing the naysayers of ‘Urban Pop’ (and all its spin-offs) can take heart from is that the Hip Hop movements away from the glitz and glamour of the mainstream are still churning out some exceptional material. A rapper whose movements really began to take flight last year was Mentalist, an East London juggernaut who packs a punch both in metaphors and delivery. Assaulting the Internet throughout December with free downloads (as part of his Mentalist Monday campaign) his album finally drops and hopes to make all family, fans and the genre proud.

Whilst 2010 has so far been a successful for artists breaking into the charts, the UK Hip Hop scene has also provided some standout moments. From acclaimed albums to live events, Hip Hop hasn’t been left in the shade by those artists who choose to produce a more accessible format. So it makes for great news to hear that Loudmouth Melvin, the lauded wordsmith, plans to drop four EPs with the first of the series hitting the web this week: EP #1. "The Outspoken": [audio:http://soulculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/01-The-Outspoken.mp3|titles=01 The Outspoken] E.P 1 consists of more dope lyrical displays from another East London associate. The opener “The Outspoken” is packed with samples of his trademark tongue-in-cheek