Devin the Dude and Sway
Monday May 4th
Live @ The Luminaire
311 Kilburn High Road
London NW6 7JR
Tickets £10 in advance or £12 on the door
Get your tickets now @ www.theluminaire.co.uk
Posted by Anna Nathanson
Thursday, 30 April 2009
Sunday, 26 April 2009
New Boy Better Know
Boy Better Know
18 May 2009
2008 was the official ‘Year of the Rolex’. Wiley’s Wearing My Rolex (Eskibeat) stormed the charts to number 2 with remixes by Hot Chip and a collaboration with Mark Ronson.
The craze continued when Skepta (Boy Better Know) gave the nation the moves to match catchy bars with Rolex Sweep. Cue an International celebrity craze as Busta Rhymes and Paul O'Grady attempted to recreate the steps, Coldplay's Chris Martin performed his own rendition during a gig in Brixton Mass and Timmy Mallett created The Boy Better Know 'Sweep Show'!
The two influential MC’s entered 2009 with a new commercial and widespread appeal whilst still being true to their underground roots, and now Boy Better Know return with Too Many Man, and official chant of the Summer! Produced by Skepta, he along with: Wiley, JME, Frisco and Shorty are beckoning to bring the girls back to the clubs!
New single Too Many Man is released 18 May 2009 and also features on Skepta’s Microphone Champion and Wiley’s Race Against Time, both albums released on 1 June 2009.
Posted by Anna Nathanson
Slickmouth 'Superstar'
After setting the international Hip-Hop world alight with his brilliant single ‘I Made It’ we finally get the much anticipated full album release ‘Superstar’ from Californian raised Slickmouth. This is a twenty track album that is definitely going to put Slickmouth where he disorderedly needs to be. He is a talented performer, songwriter and recording artist who is bringing something new and refreshing to the game. As you’ll agree Slickmouth is destined for big things and with support already from DJ’s all over the UK, Belgium, Germany, Croatia and Sweden, as well as support from tastemakers here in the UK and America, its only a matter of time before those A&R’s will be knocking at his door.
Tracklisting
01 - Slickmouth - Universal Soul Music
02 - Slickmouth - Im Back
03 - Slickmouth - Touch Down
04 - Slickmouth - Don't Be Mad
05 - Slickmouth - I Made It
06 - Slickmouth - Hot Fire
07 - Slickmouth - Superstar
08 - Slickmouth - Space Age Music
09 - Slickmouth - So Fly
10 - Slickmouth Feat Nathaniel - Bad Girl
11 - Slickmouth Feat Nathaniel - Around The World
12 - Slickmouth - Music
13 - Slickmouth Feat Nathaniel - I Love Her
14 - Slickmouth - Bare Your Soul
15 - Slickmouth - Never Give Up
16 - Slickmouth - Speak Up
17 - Slickmouth - How Many
18 - Slickmouth - You Make Me High
19 - Slickmouth - One In A Million
20 - Slickmouth - The Last Show
Posted by Anna Nathanson
Tracklisting
01 - Slickmouth - Universal Soul Music
02 - Slickmouth - Im Back
03 - Slickmouth - Touch Down
04 - Slickmouth - Don't Be Mad
05 - Slickmouth - I Made It
06 - Slickmouth - Hot Fire
07 - Slickmouth - Superstar
08 - Slickmouth - Space Age Music
09 - Slickmouth - So Fly
10 - Slickmouth Feat Nathaniel - Bad Girl
11 - Slickmouth Feat Nathaniel - Around The World
12 - Slickmouth - Music
13 - Slickmouth Feat Nathaniel - I Love Her
14 - Slickmouth - Bare Your Soul
15 - Slickmouth - Never Give Up
16 - Slickmouth - Speak Up
17 - Slickmouth - How Many
18 - Slickmouth - You Make Me High
19 - Slickmouth - One In A Million
20 - Slickmouth - The Last Show
Posted by Anna Nathanson
Yung
YUNG
Unconditional Hustle
MKD Recordings/The Hip Hop Village/RGS Entertainment
The unique talents of London based Rapper, "YUNG" (formally known as Yungblud and mostly known for his early work with UK rap cartel MKD), has now teamed up with the credible producer S.Chu, of Rawheed to bring you his debut street mix CD titled “Unconditional Hustle”.
Unlike most Hip Hop releases circulating the industry at present, “Unconditional Hustle” displays a layout of strong sounding tracks from tip to tail, in which YUNG proves himself to be one of the most agile and versatile up and coming street lyricists within the UK Rap industry to date.
The music composition stems from well known producers such as S.Chu, who has worked with artists such as Loudmouth, Smasher and Kano...
Other feature producers include Wizard, 7th Dan of MKD and Mikey J (Rawheed) who is known most recently for Kano's 'Hustler' track. Additional features include YUNG who debuts his own production skills.
Fellow MKD rappers Major and T-Lo provide their lyrical skills alongside San Man, The Colony (Conspicuous the Coroner and Cobane) Ice man, Shortman and Shameless. Vocalist and Songwriter Xara also features her credits include, hit single “Complete” (Jaimeson) and new Funky House track “You got me”.
“Unconditional Hustle” promises to be a must have for any UK Hip Hop lover and will act as a prelude for all up and coming work from this talented 'no holes barred' artist.
www.myspace.com/yungbludmkd
Posted by Anna Nathanson
Unconditional Hustle
MKD Recordings/The Hip Hop Village/RGS Entertainment
The unique talents of London based Rapper, "YUNG" (formally known as Yungblud and mostly known for his early work with UK rap cartel MKD), has now teamed up with the credible producer S.Chu, of Rawheed to bring you his debut street mix CD titled “Unconditional Hustle”.
Unlike most Hip Hop releases circulating the industry at present, “Unconditional Hustle” displays a layout of strong sounding tracks from tip to tail, in which YUNG proves himself to be one of the most agile and versatile up and coming street lyricists within the UK Rap industry to date.
The music composition stems from well known producers such as S.Chu, who has worked with artists such as Loudmouth, Smasher and Kano...
Other feature producers include Wizard, 7th Dan of MKD and Mikey J (Rawheed) who is known most recently for Kano's 'Hustler' track. Additional features include YUNG who debuts his own production skills.
Fellow MKD rappers Major and T-Lo provide their lyrical skills alongside San Man, The Colony (Conspicuous the Coroner and Cobane) Ice man, Shortman and Shameless. Vocalist and Songwriter Xara also features her credits include, hit single “Complete” (Jaimeson) and new Funky House track “You got me”.
“Unconditional Hustle” promises to be a must have for any UK Hip Hop lover and will act as a prelude for all up and coming work from this talented 'no holes barred' artist.
www.myspace.com/yungbludmkd
Posted by Anna Nathanson
Thursday, 19 March 2009
DJ Vadim New Material
DJ VADIM
HIDDEN TREASURE ft. Sabira Jade
Label: BBE
Release Date: APRIL 27th 2009
In with a bang, Hidden Treasure is the 1st single from DJ Vadims new album U Cant Lurn Imaginashun, is a hold on to your seat, white-knuckle rollercoaster of a track that combining the rawness of Ska, jump-up party vibes, and spine tingling vocals from the effervescent, girl-next-door, voice you wont-know-how-you-lived-without, Sabira Jade; Hidden Treasure drags you kicking and screaming out of the ordinary. Commercial, yes, accessible, yes, but this is independent music and proud of it.
DJ Vadim, a man who this year conquered cancer has dug deep, learned new skills and used his imagination to produce his best work yet. This first glimpse of the fresh sounds from this reinvigorated master of the international, dynamic and exciting independent music scene is a fast paced double time ode to good times, good people, freedom and adventure.
Posted by Anna Nathanson
HIDDEN TREASURE ft. Sabira Jade
Label: BBE
Release Date: APRIL 27th 2009
In with a bang, Hidden Treasure is the 1st single from DJ Vadims new album U Cant Lurn Imaginashun, is a hold on to your seat, white-knuckle rollercoaster of a track that combining the rawness of Ska, jump-up party vibes, and spine tingling vocals from the effervescent, girl-next-door, voice you wont-know-how-you-lived-without, Sabira Jade; Hidden Treasure drags you kicking and screaming out of the ordinary. Commercial, yes, accessible, yes, but this is independent music and proud of it.
DJ Vadim, a man who this year conquered cancer has dug deep, learned new skills and used his imagination to produce his best work yet. This first glimpse of the fresh sounds from this reinvigorated master of the international, dynamic and exciting independent music scene is a fast paced double time ode to good times, good people, freedom and adventure.
Posted by Anna Nathanson
Wednesday, 18 March 2009
Legends of Hip Hop
The Doctor’s Orders & The Jazz café present
“LEGENDS OF HIP-HOP”
Diamond D (Diggin In The Crates / Super producer & emcee) & Sadat X (Brand Nubian)
Warm up set by Spin Doctor
WED 6TH MAY @ JAZZ CAFÉ
5 Parkway, Camden, London, NW1 7PG
£16.50 In advance
http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/1F004238D7D04F5A?artistid=980781&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=202
DIAMOND D
Legendary emcee, producer, deejay and founding member of legendary New York crew, Diggin' In The Crates (D.I.T.C.) Diamond D has contributed his trademark style to some of the most iconic records in hip-hop including The Fugees' "The Score," and A Tribe Called Quest's "The Low End Theory" and many more. In 1992, he recorded his first solo album, the hip hop classic, "Stunts, Blunts& Hip-Hop" which shifted upwards of 105,000 units.
Following this success Diamond D lent his production skills to A-list independent talent as: Mos Def, Xzibit, Pharaoh Monch, KRS-One, House of Pain, the Pharcyde, Sadat X & many more.
His second solo offering,1997's "Hatred, Passions & Infidelity," featured appearances from such luminaries as Busta Rhymes, Phife Dawg and Pete Rock.
From there he went on to establish “Diggin In The Crates” as a collective of the most talented producers and MC’s in New York through combining the skills of the likes of Showbiz & AG, Big L, Fat Joe, Buckshot & DJ Premier into a Hip-Hop dream team that produced underground club bangers for fun.
Diamond D returns with his latest joint "The Hugh Hefner Chronicles" a rare and coveted glimpseinto the life of an industry veteran, with a little help from Sadat X and production by Nottz,DJ Scratch, J Dilla, illmindz & 45 King.
SADAT X
Few artists in hip-hop have afforded the longevity that Sadat X has. Unmoved by an inevitable changing of the guard in Rap, the X-Man remains a beacon of true, un-facsimiled artistry. In so many words, he sits atop the lists of your favorite rappers favorite rapper.
Its like his time as a child confined to the other side of the street or his uncles car, watching Cold Crush or Kool Herc park jams, molded Sadat into the respected person & and wholly unique emcee he is today.
Where so many of his peers have faded into obscurity, his undeniable twang has commanded songs not just as 1/3rd of the fabled Brand Nubian but alongside legends from Jay Z, Notorious B.I.G., Nas, & Common (to name a few) has seen his light keep shining. His popularity is still undeniable as he has been tapped by the likes of popular singer/songwriter Jack Johnson, legendary House-producer Miguel Migs and old-schooler MC Lyte all in recent months for collaborations on their respected albums.Having already wowed The Doctor’s Order’s faithful at On The Real he is back in London once more to throw it down as only the Wild Cowboy can.
UPCOMING SHOWS FROM THE DOCTOR'S ORDERS
Friday 3rd April: The Doctor's Orders @ Herbal:
Royce Da 5'9"/ Killa Kela / Sarah Love / Spin Doctor / Asaviour & IQ / DJ Kayper
Easter Sunday 12th April: The Connection Album Launch Boat Party on The Golden Jubilee
Bobbito Garcia / Rich Medina / Spin Doctor / Kyri R2
Friday 17th April: On The Real @ Plan B:
Shortee Blitz / DJ MK / Spin Doctor / Snuff / Trill LondonFriday 1st May: The Doctor's Orders @ HerbalWaajeed / Benji B / Spin Doctor / Mr Thing / Morgan Spacek / Bruce Wayne
Posted by Anna Nathanson
“LEGENDS OF HIP-HOP”
Diamond D (Diggin In The Crates / Super producer & emcee) & Sadat X (Brand Nubian)
Warm up set by Spin Doctor
WED 6TH MAY @ JAZZ CAFÉ
5 Parkway, Camden, London, NW1 7PG
£16.50 In advance
http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/1F004238D7D04F5A?artistid=980781&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=202
DIAMOND D
Legendary emcee, producer, deejay and founding member of legendary New York crew, Diggin' In The Crates (D.I.T.C.) Diamond D has contributed his trademark style to some of the most iconic records in hip-hop including The Fugees' "The Score," and A Tribe Called Quest's "The Low End Theory" and many more. In 1992, he recorded his first solo album, the hip hop classic, "Stunts, Blunts& Hip-Hop" which shifted upwards of 105,000 units.
Following this success Diamond D lent his production skills to A-list independent talent as: Mos Def, Xzibit, Pharaoh Monch, KRS-One, House of Pain, the Pharcyde, Sadat X & many more.
His second solo offering,1997's "Hatred, Passions & Infidelity," featured appearances from such luminaries as Busta Rhymes, Phife Dawg and Pete Rock.
From there he went on to establish “Diggin In The Crates” as a collective of the most talented producers and MC’s in New York through combining the skills of the likes of Showbiz & AG, Big L, Fat Joe, Buckshot & DJ Premier into a Hip-Hop dream team that produced underground club bangers for fun.
Diamond D returns with his latest joint "The Hugh Hefner Chronicles" a rare and coveted glimpseinto the life of an industry veteran, with a little help from Sadat X and production by Nottz,DJ Scratch, J Dilla, illmindz & 45 King.
SADAT X
Few artists in hip-hop have afforded the longevity that Sadat X has. Unmoved by an inevitable changing of the guard in Rap, the X-Man remains a beacon of true, un-facsimiled artistry. In so many words, he sits atop the lists of your favorite rappers favorite rapper.
Its like his time as a child confined to the other side of the street or his uncles car, watching Cold Crush or Kool Herc park jams, molded Sadat into the respected person & and wholly unique emcee he is today.
Where so many of his peers have faded into obscurity, his undeniable twang has commanded songs not just as 1/3rd of the fabled Brand Nubian but alongside legends from Jay Z, Notorious B.I.G., Nas, & Common (to name a few) has seen his light keep shining. His popularity is still undeniable as he has been tapped by the likes of popular singer/songwriter Jack Johnson, legendary House-producer Miguel Migs and old-schooler MC Lyte all in recent months for collaborations on their respected albums.Having already wowed The Doctor’s Order’s faithful at On The Real he is back in London once more to throw it down as only the Wild Cowboy can.
UPCOMING SHOWS FROM THE DOCTOR'S ORDERS
Friday 3rd April: The Doctor's Orders @ Herbal:
Royce Da 5'9"/ Killa Kela / Sarah Love / Spin Doctor / Asaviour & IQ / DJ Kayper
Easter Sunday 12th April: The Connection Album Launch Boat Party on The Golden Jubilee
Bobbito Garcia / Rich Medina / Spin Doctor / Kyri R2
Friday 17th April: On The Real @ Plan B:
Shortee Blitz / DJ MK / Spin Doctor / Snuff / Trill LondonFriday 1st May: The Doctor's Orders @ HerbalWaajeed / Benji B / Spin Doctor / Mr Thing / Morgan Spacek / Bruce Wayne
Posted by Anna Nathanson
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
Breakin' Convention '09
Breakin’ Convention 09
UK Tour
The Sixth Annual International Festival of Hip Hop Dance Theatre
Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4TN
Saturday 2 – Bank Holiday Monday 4 May 2009, then touring
1 Day Ticket: £20/£12, 2 Day Ticket: £32/£18, 3 Day Ticket: £48/£27
Ticket office: 0844 412 4300 or www.sadlerswells.com
“The 2008 edition of Breakin’ Convention will be remembered as the year that Sadler’s Wells’ annual hip-hop dance theatre festival grew up.” **** The Times
“One helluva weekend” Time Out
Fast becoming a globally renowned event, Sadler’s Wells international hip hop dance theatre festival, Breakin’ Convention, returns to host some of the world’s hottest poppers, lockers, b-boys and b-girls across May Bank Holiday 2009, as part of a UK-wide tour. Key cities include Edinburgh, Birmingham, Nottingham, Bradford, Newcastle, Wycombe, Salford and Plymouth.
In London, a jam-packed three days of performances, workshops, film screenings, DJ demonstrations and graffiti exhibitions, the sixth annual Breakin’ Convention takes place at Sadler’s Wells from Saturday 2 to Bank Holiday Monday 4 May 2009, before embarking on a nation-wide tour. Curated and directed by Sadler's Wells Associate Artist Jonzi D, the festival includes artists from Korea, France, and USA as well as the cream of the UK’s hottest hip hop dance talent.
With performers still to be announced, Breakin’ Convention’s tour headline acts, Ken Swift, Salah and MyoSung are already confirmed. Performing for the first time in the UK, Ken Swift and his crew, VII Gems Rock Dance Division, bring their legendary style to Breakin’ Convention 09 with Rockin’ It. A true pioneer in Hip Hop dance, Kenny "Ken Swift" Gabbert is considered the epitome of a B Boy. A world-renowned driving force in Hip Hop dance for 30 years, amongst his many credits he's appeared in classic films Style Wars, Beat Street and Flashdance.
“Hip-Hop to make your jaw drop” The Evening Standard
Affectionately known as the ‘Charlie Chaplin of Hip Hop’, Salah is one of the best known hip hop dance performers of this generation and has won numerous major dance contests worldwide as a master of popping, locking and breaking and freestyle. His recent victory on French TV Show Incroyable Talent has now made him a household name in Europe. He returns to the Sadler’s Wells stage with The Dream of Gluby, first performed in the UK at Breakin’ Convention 07.
MyoSung is an award-winning and much-lauded troupe of dancers based in Seoul, Korea, arguably the best B Boying nation in the world. MyoSung present an electrifying group of talented young B Boys in The Revolution will not be Institutionalised, a piece of dance with a powerful political message told with humour and sensitivity.
Following the Bank Holiday Weekend festival at Sadler’s Wells, Breakin Convention 09 is touring the UK in May at 8 venues nationwide including Birmingham, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Salford.
Posted by Anna Nathanson
UK Tour
The Sixth Annual International Festival of Hip Hop Dance Theatre
Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4TN
Saturday 2 – Bank Holiday Monday 4 May 2009, then touring
1 Day Ticket: £20/£12, 2 Day Ticket: £32/£18, 3 Day Ticket: £48/£27
Ticket office: 0844 412 4300 or www.sadlerswells.com
“The 2008 edition of Breakin’ Convention will be remembered as the year that Sadler’s Wells’ annual hip-hop dance theatre festival grew up.” **** The Times
“One helluva weekend” Time Out
Fast becoming a globally renowned event, Sadler’s Wells international hip hop dance theatre festival, Breakin’ Convention, returns to host some of the world’s hottest poppers, lockers, b-boys and b-girls across May Bank Holiday 2009, as part of a UK-wide tour. Key cities include Edinburgh, Birmingham, Nottingham, Bradford, Newcastle, Wycombe, Salford and Plymouth.
In London, a jam-packed three days of performances, workshops, film screenings, DJ demonstrations and graffiti exhibitions, the sixth annual Breakin’ Convention takes place at Sadler’s Wells from Saturday 2 to Bank Holiday Monday 4 May 2009, before embarking on a nation-wide tour. Curated and directed by Sadler's Wells Associate Artist Jonzi D, the festival includes artists from Korea, France, and USA as well as the cream of the UK’s hottest hip hop dance talent.
With performers still to be announced, Breakin’ Convention’s tour headline acts, Ken Swift, Salah and MyoSung are already confirmed. Performing for the first time in the UK, Ken Swift and his crew, VII Gems Rock Dance Division, bring their legendary style to Breakin’ Convention 09 with Rockin’ It. A true pioneer in Hip Hop dance, Kenny "Ken Swift" Gabbert is considered the epitome of a B Boy. A world-renowned driving force in Hip Hop dance for 30 years, amongst his many credits he's appeared in classic films Style Wars, Beat Street and Flashdance.
“Hip-Hop to make your jaw drop” The Evening Standard
Affectionately known as the ‘Charlie Chaplin of Hip Hop’, Salah is one of the best known hip hop dance performers of this generation and has won numerous major dance contests worldwide as a master of popping, locking and breaking and freestyle. His recent victory on French TV Show Incroyable Talent has now made him a household name in Europe. He returns to the Sadler’s Wells stage with The Dream of Gluby, first performed in the UK at Breakin’ Convention 07.
MyoSung is an award-winning and much-lauded troupe of dancers based in Seoul, Korea, arguably the best B Boying nation in the world. MyoSung present an electrifying group of talented young B Boys in The Revolution will not be Institutionalised, a piece of dance with a powerful political message told with humour and sensitivity.
Following the Bank Holiday Weekend festival at Sadler’s Wells, Breakin Convention 09 is touring the UK in May at 8 venues nationwide including Birmingham, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Salford.
Posted by Anna Nathanson
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