Episode 279: What Do You Call It? DJ Dibnah

A mix to accompany the book What Do You Call It? From Grassroots
to the Golden Era of UK Rap' by David Kane, out now via Velocity
Press.
velocitypress.uk/product/what-do-you-call-it-book/



“Unravels the complicated calculus between hip-hop and its
offshoots (UK garage, grime, drill) against a backdrop of
resistance (the Met police’s highly controversial Form
696/Operation Domain policies) with mathematical precision and a
genuine fans warmth”



MOJO (4 STARS)



“Kane builds bridges in a rich musical universe full of heroes
and villains—and plot twists. With an inimitable style, he merges
culture high and low to bring new meaning to the music. What Do
You Call It? is a landmark tome for UK rap music.”



Wax Poetics


DJ Dibnah’s musical journey started in lo-fi bands on the east
London pub circuit of the 00s, inspired by bands like Pavement
and the Silver Jews. In recent years he has developed an interest
in electronic beats and remained true to his teenage love for
hip-hop. His mix for the release of What Do You Call It? takes in
classic era Britcore, and early 00s UK hip-hop, together with a
few unexpected contemporary heaters.

1.⁠ ⁠How’s Life In London - London Posse 
2. From The South - Cookie Crew 
3. Organised Rhyme - MC Duke 
4. Both - Headie One 
5. Council Estate Of Mind - Skinnyman 
6. Zero - Klashnekoff 
7. High Plains Anthem - Jehst 
8. All Hallows’ - CASSisDEAD
9. Tierney Terreace - Loyle Carner
10. Smoke With Me - Children Of Zeus