‘Gangster Chronicles: The Definitive Collection’, the London Posse’s game changing 1990 LP ‘Gangster Chronicle’ repackaged and augmented with a comprehensive selection of exclusive, previously unheard tracks, and eclectic, cutting-edge remixes including the handiwork of Steve Mason, Wrongtom, The Nextmen, Hint and Drumagick is out now.

This album moved UK hip hop to the next level, presenting a vivid depiction of London street life that put the listeners THERE on the street next to Bionic and Rodney P. No-one else was really repping the street life to this extent – the lyrical content showed a striking attention to detail, possibly because it was inspired by real-life street runnings.

Get in touch with us if you're interested in using any of the London Posse material - mail@fullthought.co.uk

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The next installment of Ty's "Kick Snare And An Idea” (#AKSAAI) is out now on Tru Thoughts. The second of two singles by Ty, this package brings two more new songs.

The opening track is “Let’s Start” (added to both MTV Base and BBC 6 Music playlists); the last single announced Ty’s bold intentions, and this track continues the proactive, frank and forward-looking message that has captured the public’s attention. The theme is set over a unique groove, a built-up arrangement that is neither fast nor slow, cuts are provided by Harry Love.

The second track, “Well Well Well” is a tribal 4-to-the-floor musical experiment; out-there inventive, yet with a supremely catchy, breezy feel. Collaborators on this exciting track include drummer Richard Spaven (Flying Lotus/4Hero/Jose James/Cinematic Orchestra), Joy Jones on co-vocals and Jason Yarde (Manu Dibango/Plan B) on horns. “It’s me breaking from the norm”, says Ty; “One Verse, One Message Overall, One Human Race.”

Fans should expect to hear more from Ty, today he announced: "Last night, I slept on the studio floor with my sleeping bag...because I've gotta get this music done, I've gotta get this album in the bag!", so expect to hear more from the prolific and critically acclaimed artist in the near future.

Full Thought publish the new Ty material so get in touch if you're interested in using any of it: mail@fullthought.co.uk 

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Over at The Guardian they have been asking "Who are the people that make Glastonbury festival special?", and under good judgement they have chatted to Alice Russell about her previous experiences there and also the build up to her performance on the West Holts stage. Alongside the interview, Alice performs an acoustic performance of 'To Dust', the title track from her critically acclaimed new album. Head over to The Guardian website now to watch the video (CLICK HERE). Alice Russell will be performing with her full band on the West Holts stage at 4:30 on Friday 28 June.

Alice's performance at Glastonbury precedes an extremely busy summer. She will be stopping off at Womad, Shambala, Soundwave Croatia and Porto Latino festival alongside a slew of gigs around France, the UK, Spain and Belgium - Check out her website for more information and dates.

While Alice is jetting around the globe, set on world domination, you can contact us to enquire about using her music - mail@fullthought.co.uk

Marcus Intalex signals his long overdue return with META008 which features both “Riots” & “Hell To Pay", two outings that illustrate why Marcus is still deservedly regarded as one of the Drum and Bass scene's most important ambassadors. Marcus' productions are renowned for pushing boundaries whilst retaining broad appeal, an innovator and a pioneer of the genre.

“Riots” kicks things off with a driving, gritty hard-edged dark stepper carried perfectly by a heavy helping of splashy rides and low-end grunt, steadily building and rolling in combination to devastating effect Marcus provides a soundscape which is reflective of the title itself. A tune that looks back to London’s troublesome past by taking “Riots” of the streets and transferring them straight to the dance floor.

“Hell to Pay” features a very healthy nod to the past in bang up to minute standard. All of the golden elements are here that defined the early tech era – Heavy tech stabs, plenty of reese and a massive helping of live drums – Everything that is right about this sound is found right here in perfect balance. Elements that are tried tested and in this case perfect!

You can listen to the tracks below, then head out to your nearest record store or head to the Metalheadz Shop. Full Thought publish Marcus Intalex and his house leaning alias Trevino, so get in touch if you're interested in using any of his material - mail@fullthought.co.uk

You can now stream the new Youngblood Brass Band single (see below), the '20 Questions' single features three original tracks along with a couple of instrumentals thrown in for measure. The single is set for official release on June 3rd via Tru Thoughts Records - Their new album ‘Pax Volumi’ will be released this summer of 2013. You can get your hands on an exclusive early copy of the MP3 or vinyl over here...

Youngblood Brass Band are a nine-member ensemble hailing from all over America (Madison, New Orleans, New York, Nashville, Minneapolis, Chicago), they have been unleashing their crash course in hip-hop/brass band/improv/punk on stages worldwide since 2000.

Full Thought publish the new Youngblood Brass Band material so get in touch if you're interested in using any of their material - mail@fullthought.co.uk

Out now, ‘Tombstone’ is Hot 8 Brass Band’s third LP. The second installment in a two-album set, it closely follows it’s counterpoint to the straight-up party side of the band showcased on ‘The Life & Times Of…’. Thematically a more sombre, emotional record, it presents another chapter in the history of the Hot 8 Brass Band – a new window onto the lives, the friendships, the heartbreaks, the roots and culture of New Orleans brass music and its players. The majority of the songs are personal dedications, in memory of the four Hot 8 band members, and other musicians and dear friends, who have passed away. And those that aren’t dedication songs are new, original Hot 8 jams, party tunes that remind us – and the band – of why the music is worth it all; setting the scene for where the band are at today, while their city and its people still bear the scars of Hurricane Katrina, and where they are carrying the spirit next.

Full Thought publish the Hot 8 Brass Band, drop us an email if you're interested in using any of their material - mail@fullthought.co.uk

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We are extremely pleased to announce that a number of Quantic tracks have been licensed to a new basketball documentary 'Doin' It In The Park'.

Here's what it's all about:

"DOIN' IT IN THE PARK: PICK-UP BASKETBALL, NYC explores the history, culture and social impact of New York's summer b-ball scene, widely recognized as the worldwide "Mecca" of the sport.

In New York City, pick-up basketball is not just a sport. It is a way of life. There are 700+ outdoor courts, and an estimated 500,000 players, the most loyal of which approach the game as a religion, and the playground as their church."

The European premiere can be seen at The Montpellier in London, this will be followed by a run of screaming from the 19th to the 29th May.

You can watch the trailer below. If you would be interested in featuring some Full Thought music in your film, documentary or TV program then please get in touch - mail@fullthought.co.uk 

Big news today, London Posse's “Money Mad” and a prime selection of exclusives and remixes are out now - This is ahead of the deluxe, extended two disc Tru Thoughts reissue of the seminal London Posse album ‘Gangster Chronicle’.

The track regarded by many as the finest UK rap single of all time, “Money Mad” gains another chance to shine here for a new generation, 25 years on, as this single package brings together the classic with the new. The lead track is backed with an exclusive, previously unreleased London Posse cut, “Future No.1”, and new “Money Mad” remixes by reggae/dub don Wrongtom and the hot Brazilian jungle and drum ‘n’ bass duo Drumagick.

Full Thought are extremely proud to be publishing this re-issue, so get in contact if you're interested in using any of the material - mail@fullthought.co.uk

Out now “Milwaukee Fat” unveils two stunning new original songs from the Hot 8 Brass Band. This is the first single to be lifted from ‘Tombstone’ (out on 20th May), their upcoming third LP and the sister album to November 2012’s ‘The Life & Times Of…’ which gained heavy radio play and four and five star reviews across the board including The Observer, MOJO, Metro, Songlines and The Big Issue.

These original songs from the Hot 8 perfectly showcase the energy of the brass collective. For anyone unfamiliar with the band, they are the New Orleans’ premier purveyors of roof raising, jazz infused, funk and hip hop fueled marching band music, straight from the heart and fresh from the second line parades.

Full Thought publish these new tracks and can also clear master rights directly with Tru Thoughts - give us a shout if you're interested in using any of the Hot 8 Brass Band's music: mail@fullthought.co.uk

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Last night Alice Russell made her US TV debut on the Jimmy Kimmel Show, performing tracks from her critically acclaimed album 'To Dust'. Alice Russell and her band stormed through 'Heartbreaker Part 2' and 'For A While' on the popular late night ABC chat show. This is all part of the extensive promo tour that Alice is undertaking over in the US at the moment - a selection of live shows are booked across the US and she will be stopping off at KCRW, NPR, WXPN and Amoeba Records for special promo performances and interviews.


Alice Russell USA Dates May 2013
02 Amoeba Records Instore (6pm),  Los Angeles
03 Mezzanine, San Francisco
04 First Unitarian Church, Los Angeles
07 Neumos, Seattle
09Liv Nightclub, Washington D.C
12 Le Poisson Rouge, New York City

As always, get in touch if you're interested in using any of Alice Russell's music from 'To Dust' - mail@fullthought.co.uk

Wrongtom and Deemas J have released the second single from their much loved album ...In East London. Check the new video for ‘Superteng’, in which Deemas butters a baguel and does the washing up in boxing gloves, fights Tom’s Mum and battles with creatures of his subconscious. Amazing stuff. The ‘Superteng’ single is out now - buy it from iTunes or direct from us.

Wrongtom and Deemas J... In East London was released at the end of last year to much critical acclaim, check what people had to say below:

★★★★★ - Blues and Soul Magazine
★★★★ "Essential listening" - MOJO Magazine
★★★★ “Perfect” - Q Magazine

"A Collaboration reflecting on three decades of London's music and culture" BBC
“Brilliant” Cerys Matthews (BBC 6Music)
"Wrongtom delivering yet again" Hard Fi

Full Thought publish 'In East London', so give us a shout if you are interested in hearing or using the material - mail@fullthought.co.uk.

The phenomenal reception to both Quantic & Alice Russell's 'Look Around The Corner' and Alice Russell's 'To Dust' has been a real boost to both of their profiles, most notably their online presence. As the consumption of music changes, we are continually finding that YouTube is a serious player in the way people listen to music, and with a flash video to accompany it can gather a lot of attention. To date we have seem a monumental response to the Look Around The Corner and Heartbreaker videos. As it stands, viewing figures stand at:

Quantic & Alice Russell - Look Around The Corner
153,000 views (17/04/2013)

Alice Russell - Heartbreaker
136,000 views (17/04/2013)

You can check out more of the Tru Thoughts/Full Thought videos over at our YouTube channel.

If you're interested in using either of these tracks, or any other Quantic and Alice Russell tracks, then get in touch - mail@fullthought.co.uk

On 17th June 2013 Tru Thoughts will be releasing‘Gangster Chronicles: The Definitive Collection’, shining the spotlight on the London Posse’s game changing 1990 album ‘Gangster Chronicle’, plus previously unreleased exclusive tracks, and remixes from Steve Mason, The Nextmen, Wrongtom, Hint and more. Full Thought Publishing are in on the release and will be publishing the release.

We're extremely excited to be representing one the most crucial and seminal hip hop albums of all time, get in touch if you're interested in using or licensing any of the material - mail@fullthought.co.uk

Below you can check out a mini documentary that the talented Mr Joel Stagg put together. It charts the wit and grit, the rise and influence of Rodney P, Bionic and their London Posse as they rewrote the hip hop rule book.

Since Ty signed to Full Thought Publishing in January he's been extremely busy. In the lead up to the release of Kick Snare and An Idea Part 1 (out now on Tru Thoughts), he was playlisted on MTV Base and BBC 6 Music, he's also found time to pop in and chat to Huey Morgan on BBC 6 Music (listen again) and DJ 279 on Choice FM (listen again). Tonight you can catch Ty live at the Jazz cafe with limited tickets left (link).

Ty's new material is taking the mercury nominated rapper to new and exciting levels. The lead track on the single, “Like You Never”, is a deep and multi-layered cut that finds Ty setting out his stall and airing his concerns about the state of his beloved music scene today, his philosophical and measured flow carried up on a euphoric melodic hook to a resolute chorus. Two more brand newies showcase Ty’s fabled versatility: the sparse, loping beat and laid-back fluidity of “Knock Knock”, and “Playing With Fire” with its staccato delivery over a melodic, dreamy soundscape. The latter track features celebrated rapper and poet Akala and grime MC Durrty Goodz.

Get in touch with Full Thought if you're interested in using some of the new Ty material - mail@fullthought.co.uk

Full Thought are very pleased to announce that the wonderful Youngblood Brass Band have signed their upcoming publishing rights to us. The nine piece brass/electronic ensemble make a variety of music, mixing elements of hip hop, traditional brass band, improv & punk. The first single ’20 Questions’ will be out on June 3rd, to be followed by their new album ‘Pax Volumi’, out in July on Tru Thoughts Records.

The nine-member ensemble hail from all over America (Madison, New Orleans, New York, Nashville, Minneapolis, Chicago) and have been unleashing their crash course in hip-hop/brass band/improv/punk on stages worldwide since 2000. What other band can claim the honour of having their music spun by DJs like ?uestlove (of The Roots), working with hip hop luminaries like Talib Kweli, having their original compositions performed by student marching bands and jazz ensembles around the globe, and still not be out of place on an all-punk bill? What other band brings together the ostensibly disparate worlds of the trombone geek and the backpacking b-boy?

Get in contact with mail@fullthought.co.uk if you're interested in using some of the Youngblood Brass Band's material. In the meantime you can check out the video for ’20 Questions’ below:

‘Neon Hurts My Eyes’, out now, is Natural Self’s fourth album. Three years in the making, the LP unveils a striking departure for the producer and DJ as he takes on the role of singer-songwriter fully for the first time.

His inventive sonic landscape, a highly poised confection of beats, bleeps and noises drawn from a vast textural palette, is now more redolent of Radiohead and the Beta Band; while a tight, melodic pop-but-not-pop sensibility aligns the songs with Little Dragon or James Blake. Having previously enlisted guest singers including Andreya Triana for main vocals, here Natural Self lays himself bare. Immersive and synth-heavy, this is electronic music with warmth and heart, a sense of being at once futuristic and nostalgic as it explores themes of technology, the environment, the passing of time and our place in the world.

Full Thought publish Natural Self, so get in contact if you're interested in using any: mail@tru-thoughts.co.uk



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We're proud to announce that Flevans' brilliantly catchy 'Sketch' song is currently soundtracking the new DFS advert. The UK advert is current being broadcast on commercial channels, you can watch the video below.

Flevans is the alias of Brighton based producer Nigel Evans. His infectious hooks and dancefloor-delighting beats have featured on a number of Tru Thoughts releases. Full Thought represent the publishing rights to his catalogue. If you'd like to hear more from Flevans, or are interested in using some of his material then get in touch - mail@fullthought.co.uk

‘Machine’ / ‘The Valleys’, is the first official single from Natural Self’s upcoming album ‘Neon Hurts My Eyes’, which follows in March, unveiling a striking departure for the producer and DJ as he takes on the role of singer-songwriter fully for the first time.

Natural Self's new material is a mix of dynamic beats, imaginative structures and impishly offbeat vocals. The first track from his new album, Red Wire Blue Wire, was premiered with KCRW radio play and an online Clash feature to widespread praise from tastemakers, blogs and music fans, sparking much anticipation for more new material.

To celebrate his new album, Natural Self is having a launch party at Severant Jazz Quarters in Dalston, London on 19th March, this will be the first time these songs have been played live. The venue is only small so if you want to guarantee entry sign up for a free ticket. More information here.

Full Thought publish Natural Self's new material, along with previous material too. If you are interested in using any of his tracks, or would like to hear more of the new stuff, then drop us an email - mail@fullthought.co.uk

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We're counting down the days until the new Alice Russell albums comes out, and it looks like everyone else is just as excited as us. As part of the 6 Music Live at Maida Vale Alice will be performing on the Craig Charles show, he's billed the show as celebrating "the very best in funk and soul with classic tracks and session". So tune in at 4:30pm tomorrow (9th February) to hear the live session.

Furthermore we have a new track from To Dust, originally premiered by Clash Magazine, you can now grab a free download of ‘Twin Peaks’ (below) lifted from the new album, out February 25th. It was also Lauren Laverne’s MPFree of the Day via the BBC 6 Music website.

Full Thought publish the new Alice Russell album (in UK/US/AUS/JP), furthermore we can clear Master rights through Tru Thoughts records - so drop us an email  if you're interested in using any of the songs mail@fullthought.co.uk

You can pre-order To Dust from the Tru Thoughts Etch Shop here ... and you'll receive it a whole week before release date.

We're pleased to announce that the new Mark de Clive-Lowe album is in the shops. ‘Take The Space Trane’, released on Tru Thoughts, is the new album from producer, composer and musician Mark de Clive-Lowe in collaboration with the Rotterdam Jazz Orchestra. Joining forces for the first time here, they deliver big orchestral jazz grooves with a nod to club productions for a modern, experimental take on the big band sound. The LP brings together cuts from across MdCL’s prolific career, some covers, along with some  bespoke compositions which are published by Full Thought.

Full Thought publish some of this new album and Mark's previous release, Renegades. Drop us an email if you're interested in using his material - mail@fullthought.co.uk

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Full Thought are extremely pleased to announce the addition of Harleighblu to our roster, an outstanding young soul singer. Expect to hear her vocals laced over modern soul productions put together by producer Joe Buhdha.  She has been involved in music from a very young age. Growing up surrounded by her Mum’s record collection – a treasure trove of the best soul and rare grooves – she kindled her interest in music by emulating each of the singers she heard. Harleighblu is preparing to unveil her debut album, produced by Joe Buhdha, due for release in Spring / Summer on Tru Thoughts Records.

To get an idea of what to expect, and to get a taste of Harleighblu's influences, check out the Spotify playlist she made... 'Meet Harleighblu'

“Magdalena” is the second single from the ‘Look Around The Corner’ album by Quantic and Alice Russell with the Combo Bárbaro, which came out in April 2012 to widespread radio and press support, including BBC 6Music Album of the Day, and official 6Music playlisting for the first single and title track. The album was also named iTunes UK’s R&B album of 2012.


Buzzy producers Behling & Simpson bring a deep, stripped back disco house reworking of “Magdalena”, alongside cutting edge re-imaginings of the same track by Tru Thoughts stable-mates Hint and Anchorsong. Two highly anticipated Simbad mixes of the hit “Look Around The Corner” explore a gospel tip and an acid dub flavour. Also featured here are two exclusive alternate versions of “Magdalena” – the Extended Version and the Acoustic Version.

The full colour 12” sleeve includes four tracks on vinyl, and a bonus CD featuring all 10 tracks, including the “Magdalena” Instrumental and A Cappella versions, making it an absolutely essential record for DJs and home listening alike. Grab yourself a copy from the following stores:

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Full Thought are extremely pleased to announce that British Hip Hop maestro Ty has joined our roster. Ty is set to begin the next stage in his remarkable career with the release of two digital EPs on Tru Thoughts; the first of which ‘A Kick Snare & An Idea’ will be out in April. Check the video for ‘Like You Never’ below, the first taste of that EP.

With a reputation built on his original style and refusal to hop on any industry bandwagon, Ty is best known for his lyrical frankness and honest portrayals of everyday life, setting him aside from many mainstream hip hop acts and allowing him complete artistic independence. This has led to the release of four successful albums and a Mercury Prize nomination, among many high profile plaudits.

You can hear the new Ty track below, but get in touch if you would like to hear more material for Sync and Licensing opportunities - mail@fullthought.co.uk