I’m very impressed with this kid. London-born and raised in Ireland, Michael Stafford is a songwriter who has placed himself in the intersection between the world of urban pop, grime, hip-hop and dubstep. His soulful and reggae-tinged timbre is perfect for singing hooks as he demonstrates on Professor Green’s new single ‘Jungle’. Early Plan B comparisons are valid. Currently on tour with Chase & Status, he dropped a 10-track The Traveling Man mixtape on Bandcamp for free last week as a showcase of his talents backed by some dub-heavy and sweet acoustic guitar instrumentals.
Thanks to a tip-off from Shapeyfiend and via Ireland’s best hip-hop blog at the moment, Craic Music.
Listen to two sample tracks (the first produced by Starkey) and head into the more for the full stream and a video for ‘Sometimes’.
Maverick Sabre – Run To The Roof
Maverick Sabre – Slow Down (ft Macca)
Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005. He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Cara Magazine, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, co-founder of Lumo Club, event curator, Indie Sleaze club promoter, and producer of gigs and monthly listening parties & events in Dublin.
New dubstep and electro tracks here! http://addictedtothebass.wordpress.com/
Quality video. When did he move to Ireland? He sounds pretty English to me.