Representing the North of England is Budrat Records. Since 2016 the label has been putting in work and together they’ve already supported a number of big acts including KRS One (twice!) and have repped the UK scene at Croatia’s Soundwave Festival. The most recent release from the independent label dropped in August and gave us a focus on E.D.D.Y (one of seven MCs) and Kimi (one of three producers) that help form the ten strong label. Dropping a 6 track EP titled Eddy X Kimi, this is their first collaboration and hopefully one of many.

‘Lemon’ is the first release from the EP conveying a slightly moodier vibe from the more mischievous sense heard on other tracks through the EP. Lemon is clearly an example and insight into the knowledge and ability Kimi holds as a producer. Attacking the beat with all the vigour, E.D.D.Y’s flow over this one is fast paced which when juxtaposed against the beat Kimi has assembled, creates a forceful head-nodder leaving you wanting to hear more.