MICroscope
~ Riz MC

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The deluxe physical release of Riz MC’s ‘MICroscope’ album is out on 18^th June on Tru Thoughts. ‘MICroscope’ sets Riz MC apart as a singular voice with an innovative and bold musical vision; featuring collaborations with Redinho (NMBRS), Plan B, Lazersonic and Zed Bias, alongside a host of cutting edge remixes, the new release sees this highly intelligent, multi-talented rapper mixing big ideas with big bass on an adventurous musical canvas.

Two singles precede the new album package: the dark and brutally honest twisted love song, “All Of You” (with remixes featuring Plan B, dBridge and more) came out in March to immense tastemaker support; next up on 21^st May is the second single “All In The Ghetto” - a laconic and witty sidelong look at gentrification with a tongue-in-cheek animated video which you can find on the Tru Thoughts YouTube channel now. An intriguing segue, “All In The Ghetto” brings to the fore Riz MC’s impressive versatility and deft satirical touch, illuminating the fun and funkier side of his cerebral brand of rap; the infectious bouncing bass beat showing why producer Redinho (NMBRS) is currently to be found all over the playlists of Annie Mac and MistaJam. These two tracks, supported by tastemakers as diverse as Nihal (BBC R1), Lauren Laverne (BBC 6Music), Charlie Sloth (1Xtra), Eddy Temple-Morris (XFM), Laurent Garnier and John Kennedy (XFM), set the tone for what's to come – ambitious and wide-ranging songwriting with sharp honesty and wry humour – asking questions at the same time as taking us to the dancefloor.

Having self-released an early digital version of the album in 2011 to rapturous press and media coverage, Riz MC ups the ante with this augmented edition of ‘MICroscope’, marking the first ever CD outing with a stash of new content that sees him developing his ideas and raising the bar again. The worldwide physical release on established indie label Tru Thoughts brings all-new skits created and recorded in collaboration with Zed Bias, plus a guest appearance from Plan B and a host of new remixes from the cream of UK electronic music including dBridge, Bok Bok, Sukh Knight, RackNRuin and True Tiger, for a truly essential package.

Learn about the history of the MICroscope Sonic Resistance here: www.rizmc.com/short

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“Ace… Love that track!” - Lauren Laverne (BBC 6Music)

“He’s an amazing talent!” – John Kennedy (XFM)

“Uncompromising and diverse, thrilling and ambitious” – The Independent

“Witty. Impassioned. Poignant.” – Metro

“One of the most innovative and fresh sounding albums in recent memory” - 9/10 - Data Transmission

“Spine tingling” – Jo Whiley (BBC R1/R2)

“Made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up” – Huw Stephens (BBC R1)