Author: Sam Blake

Things have been moving a bit differently up North lately in Liverpool. Not in some flashy, overnight way — more like a quiet build that’s suddenly started clicking into place. The events are getting sharper, the talent’s always been there and now the scene feels like it’s levelling up without needing to shout about it. If you’ve been around recently, you’ll know exactly what I mean. From the Mtion sets with DJ Amber Rose to that surreal but properly grounded Koj hologram, there’s a real momentum right now. It feels personal, not performative.The Mtion sets especially have stood out. DJ…

Anyway, back to Eze – my friend Oscar introduced us. Since then I’ve seen him everywhere. He shelled it at my friends event for the issue #4 launch of Hazy Magazine then again at DJ Maximum & Friends in London where he went back to back with JME. Most recently caught him at Amber Rose’s Motion set at the @svararadio in Liverpool – and again, he did not disappoint. Mans consistent with it.But it’s not just Eze – there’s loads of people coming up right now, really doing their thing. You’ve just gotta tap in. Wether it’s on TikTok, Insta,…

On the 22nd of April, I went to Chip’s album launch for his new project ‘Grime Scene Saviour’ and it was sick. Held at the iconic Jacaranda in Liverpool, the night was packed with raw energy, heavy bars and serious crowd vibes. The album itself is a bold statement from Chip, blending classic grime roots with sharp, current flows. It’s all about preserving the culture while pushing it foward- calling out the fakes, repping the real and proving why he’s still one of the hardest in the game.On the night, I was just expecting it to be Chip running through…

I’m 4MATT – born and based in Liverpool, fully tapped into the sound, the streets and the stories behind the music. My focus is grime, but I keep my ears open to all of the raw and real talent coming out of the city. This sections about giving flowers where they’re due, spotlighting artists on the come up and documenting the culture as it evolves – no filter, no industry gloss. Whether its cyphers in the park, shelling’s on stage or behind the scenes moves, I’m here to catch it recap it, and rep it properly.  Music in the North…