In an issue stuffed with domestic releases of great variety and admirable quality, it’s a pleasure to give the nod to some home grown hip-hop for a change. Flip has made his name behind the decks (he was World Champion mixmaster a couple of years back) but has now started to forego playing other people’s records in favour of his own. This EP, however, could sit happily in his record bag next to the more established releases. The appearance of members of The Arsonists and Foreign Legion confirms his standing among the big underground hitters, and although their presence gives the two main tracks a more US than home feel, they suit the old school approach and sound perfectly. Now let’s see him turn his spotlight on his home town