Brad Hamers - The Cut-Ups Of A Paper Woman

Brad Hamers is one half of the hip-hop duo Phlegm, who are great themselves - but that's a different story entirely. His first solo record is fantastic - it comes with a 16 page booklet of artwork and lyrics, but then the lyrics are artwork in themselves. Brad Hamers doesn't rap about the first things that are so stereotypically associated with rappers; there's no Bloods or Crips or hookers in this record, which unsurprisingly makes it easier to relate to it (if you're a white suburban brit, that is). Actually... maybe that could be held against it... but whatever, this record is incredible. Definitely a must for fans of Phlegm, DJ Shadow, Busdriver, Ninja Tunes Records, cLOUDDEAD and all those other amazing alternative hip-hop artists floating around out there at the moment.

You can get hold of this record here. Make sure you do!

Half World
a. Sinking Summer Boat / b. Water Drops And Record Pops