Joe Simpson

[Joe Simpson @98Jobo]

2021 has been a long year. I’ve been suffering from long covid which has been difficult and tiring to say the least but I’m really pleased with the direction my writing is going in.

Here’s a thread of my favourite pieces I’ve worked on in 2021 ✍️

Hopefully lots more to come!

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REVIEW: Drake - 'Iceman'

A blockbuster return that only works sporadically - while the highs are revealing, there is a frustrating lack of quality control...

https://t.co/qg3eannXX8

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PLTFRM: Ceebo

The buzzy South London rap philosopher on trauma, Black pride, honouring the underground and his quest for omnipresence -

https://t.co/ZIb3eGPx8h

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💿Review: Jim Legxacy - "Black British Music" Project Review ⚫️🇬🇧🎶

"Every track has multiple easter eggs where Jim will for a split second splice in a sample from the UK Rap lexicon"

"This is beyond UK Rap – this is Black British Music, and it feels as if this is the start of something far bigger"

Read Here: 🔗https://t.co/TzIJxge6FA

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"I'm really happy that this is my season to really make it all happen. It’s been a life long process to become an overnight success..."

- @leonthomas

https://t.co/kKPWDR1dbP

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"We're building a real relationship!" @leonthomas Interviewed

"To this day I see music as an experience of expression, fun, and joy..."

https://t.co/kKPWDR1dbP

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You'll Be Okay: @KofiStone_ interviewed

The UK artist on his fantastic new project, his relationship with faith, and working alongside the late, great Benjamin Zephaniah.

https://t.co/krYkX2WDkq

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REVIEW: @m1llionz ace new 'Ghetto Life' project re-affirms his status in drill's top tier - Joe Simpson reviews.

https://t.co/VCPcXuOhXh

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📝INTERVIEW: @jdcliffe talks about his musical upbringing, the state of the UK Rap scene, and the birth of the ‘Grindie’ genre!

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https://t.co/hiMjd1UfZY

[Joe Simpson @98Jobo]

Words by me 📝

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"I've grown as a musician!" @ktrap19 is staking his claim

The inside story of his incredible new album - and the journey it took to get there.

https://t.co/sBbHODaoTt

#Ktrap

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“I’m A Cowboy Before Anything Else...”

🤠 In our latest interview, @ThatMexicanOT_ discusses if Texas Rap and Hip-Hop get the recognition they deserve.

➡️ https://t.co/rLKk7s7BCQ

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📝 Project Review: Jordy shows his class on ‘SNM’

https://t.co/tjBIcyIjJX

[Joe Simpson @98Jobo]

@SethJPereira Congrats bro 🎉

[Joe Simpson @98Jobo]

@ClashMagazine debut on @THEREALGHETTS new project!

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Review: @THEREALGHETTS engages with new songs across 'On Purpose, With Purpose' - a terrific, multi-faceted return, writes Joe Simpson.

https://t.co/eL0k9CyfJR

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Album Review: J Hus Solidifies His Sound On ‘Beautiful And Brutal Yard’ https://t.co/L87oA6PmNQ cc @MixtapeMadness

[Joe Simpson @98Jobo]

Spoke to @Akon for @MixtapeMadness about his upbringing between Senegal and New Jersey, championing African music, his views on the UK scene, and what he would like his legacy to be. Check it out here if you have a minute!

https://t.co/QvxQbDzvG9

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💿️ REVIEW : ‘Real Back In Style’ therefore feels like the most well rounded Potter Payper project to date and a true contender for album of the year.

https://t.co/AGCpb55Py0

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📝INTERVIEW: @RoyWoods talks R&B, vulnerability as an artist, Exis, Jim Legaxcy & more
https://t.co/i9yt0btR55

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📝 INTERVIEW: @ManuelTurizoMTZ talks Reggaeton, Afrobeats dealing with the limelight, and his new album, ‘2000’

https://t.co/oIcixsaXo5

[Joe Simpson @98Jobo]

@geminitoofly Hi! I write for Mixtape Madness and a couple other publications. Feel free to drop me an email [email protected]