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London To MKFrom Grime WikipediaLondon To MK is a UK hip-hop blog featuring music, videos and industry news.
AboutLondon To MK is run by UK hip-hop blogger, Danielson. The site launched in April 2009 and within 12 days was added to BBC 1Xtra's website under '1Xtra Recommends' (Hip-Hop and Garage). Danielson has stated that the aim of the site is to "bring the freshest UK and US urban music to readers" and therefore adopts the slogan, 'My Blog Game Proper' (in reference to the song 'Whip Game Proper'). The blog is also known for featuring local and independent artists from the UK and is continually updated within the day providing readers with fresh content whenever they log on. Despite being primarily a UK hip-hop blog, LondonToMK also features other genres including Funky House, R'n'B, Bashment, Reggae and Grime music. Mainstream US hip-hop and R'n'B are also featured. London To MK can also be found on other sites including DaVinChe's blog and US hip-hop blogs, Nah Right and XclusivesZone. StyleLondon To MK's site design is kept simple yet stylish and allows for comments within each post, with the aim to build a community amongst the readers. Danielson has stated that reviews and interviews are purposefully not done "to avoid politics" with the content he posts and that UK music "will always get priority on the blog". Another reason for the lack of writing and interviews is to also avoid the perception of trying to be a journalist as he has clearly stated that is not his desire or purpose. Danielson said: "I think there are several blogs in the UK game with 99% of them going for a more journalistic style of blogging and that seems to be the preference in the UK. I aim to be in the 1% which I know is an uphill struggle but hopefully my vision will eventually be seen by others and they can enjoy the blog." Re-launchIn June 2009, after a successful intial launch, the site underwent a major aesthetic/design overhaul and therefore a re-launch. Links |
