Verbz & Mr Slipz - Radio Waves (Album) & Verbz 10 Questions
Today rapper and producer duo Verbz & Mr Slipz release their latest album ‘Radio Waves’. Released on the acclaimed Hip-Hop label High Focus Records, the 22-track project sits perfectly between present-day greatness and unrivalled nostalgia welcoming us into their unique rap landscape. The cover, designed by Matt Littler, captures the essence of the album perfectly.
Born and raised in Croydon, rapper Verbz has proven himself time after time with his innovative rhyming style and distinct flow. The creative partnership wouldn’t be complete without Brighton based producer Mr Slipz who marries Verbz’ form with his laid back jazzy sound as well as unmistakable attention to detail. The pair started making music together in 2017 when they released their debut collaboration ‘Lessons Of Adolescence’. This was followed by extensive tours and studio sessions where their musical alliance was cemented and their bond has been untouchable ever since.
1. So tell me, how did it all begin? What sparked your love for music?
It all started on a park bench in Brockwell Park, South London, smoking dead cheese, freestyling with couple man. I don’t even know myself if I’m honest, I guess it was the process of making music and the idea that I could make my own, it was all random tbh, I never thought I’d be doing this.
2. Who are some artists that influence you and that you want to work with in the future?
The people around me making music really, people I grew up with making music, peeps from my ends who have blown up in this music shit. I love to see it.
There’s no one really that comes to mind right now, I just wanna build with my gs first.
3. Your new single is out and doing the rounds, we love it, I know there is an album just round the corner which we are really excited for, are you able to tell us about it and when we can expect it?
Glad you like the new single! Uh, I don’t wanna say to much, but there are some dope features on there, should be landing on 35/13/40, keep your eyes peeled.
4. How would you describe your sound?
Thoughtful, raw, honest & open.
5. What's your proudest moment to date so far as an artist?
Just having my music out and being listened to, also being able to have my projects on physical. We come along way from the park bench.
6. Do you have any advice for our readers who may be trying to play the mad game of music?
Don’t stop, just keep it going, try and write regularly, keep the pen fresh, don’t smoke spice, wray & nephews red label is better than magnum, don’t let no one tell you different.
7. Are there any artists on your radar at the moment that we should check out?
Renelle 893, Big Frank, Child Of Da Ville, Badi, Crafty 893, Pertrelli Purple, Yewghi, Nokia Mansion, The Gumpy Lurker, 2Late, Zack From Bitcham, Zelly One, Dotman, ShakkaDaGiant, CMPND, Bernard From Croydon, Revorg Records, Nelson Dialect.
Mandem really. (If I forgot you, I still love you).
8. What albums are on heavy rotation on your Spotify playlist currently?
Potter Payper – Training Day 3, Benaddict – Rain Falls, Nines – Crabs In a Bucket, Nas – Kings Disease, Hak Baker – Babylon.
9. What do you like to do when you’re not making music?
I like to do fuck all if I’m honest haha, sometime its nice to just sit down n do nothing.
I also like to walk my dogs.
10. Name Three things you can't live without?
My dawgs (pet and mandem), music, family.
And slush puppies, I know that’s four things, but I like em’ a lot.
Words - Ed Lindsay
