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Sunday, 7 February 2010
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Sunday, 24 January 2010
The Doctor's Orders 36
Re-Launch Party @ Fabric
10pm-5am Friday 12th February 2010
Fabric, 77 Charterhouse Street, London EC1
www.thedoctorsorders.com
www.fabriclondon.com
£15 in advance
www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_london&query=detail&event=368123
DJ Babu (Dilated Peoples / Beat Junkies)
Ty (performing live)
The Nextmen
Spin Doctor (The Doctor's Orders)
Mr Thing (Extended Players)
The Last Skeptik
& host MC Prankster
After the closure of Herbal, their home for the last 4+ years, it made sense for London's No.1 Hip-Hop party to join forces with London's No.1 nightclub so as of 2010Fabric is the new home for The Doctor's Orders. We are kicking off this new partnership with the most incredible Hip-Hop line up any club is likely to see this year and that The Doctor's Orders have ever presented. With a wealth of talent from both sides of the Atlantic that will be providing a full night of banging beats for what has consistently been London's premier Hip-Hop promotion of the last 5 years.
On the wheels of steel is one of the most talented all round DJs working today DJ Babu. As a member of the world Famous Beat Junkies he is one of the most accomplished and influential battle DJs ever. As one third of the hugely popular Dilated Peoples this LA native has had the pleasure of performing in every corner of the world. Tonight it is his party rocking skills that interest us the most and we are guaranteed not to be disappointed. The last time he rocked The Doctor's Orders crowd back in December 2008 a packed house thoughts Xmas had come early as they were left no option but to shake their stuff to his incredible selection of fun packed platters.
Performing live on the night is one of Hip-Hop's true innovators Ty. Over the last 10 years Ty has developed a sound that is distinctly British and always fun with 3 albums and over 400 releases that have seen him nominated for a Mercury prize. It is however for his live shows that he is best known and that The Doctor's Orders have been trying to track him down for ages. We are sure that the typically packed house will enjoy the live show that have seen him perform alongside Damon Albarn, as part of his African Express, with Pee Wee Ellis, in tribute to James Brown and alongside all time legends De La Soul.
We are also over the moon to welcome back The Nextmen that we have been looking forward to have come and unleash their usual brand of party stylings. Having played at The Doctor's Orders launch party four and a half years ago they have remained good friends but having become international stars rocking festivals and parties throughout the world this is the first chance we have had to invite them back to see things through to the early hours as they close off what is certain to be an incredible night.
Spin Doctor as ever is sure to be one of the highlights of the night as he blesses the crowd to another of his trademark sets of classic and brand new Hip-Hop that has seen The Doctor's Orders become London's most popular party. He is set to be joined by his host and new partner in crime MC Prancster as they continue to show people how to really party.
The only man to have played at any where near as many of The Doctor's Orders events over the years as resident & promoter Spin Doctor is Mr Thing and there is one simple reason for that. By both our and our regulars opinion he is the best Hip-Hop DJ in the city and it is always a pleasure to hear him play.
Warming things up for us on this February night is one of the rising stars of the UK scene producer and DJ The Last Skeptik. Having already done sterling work at various of our events last year this young man that has been creating beats for many of the UK's hottest MCs and indie cats and is a name to look out for in 2010.
Keeping the whole show moving in his unique style is the host with the most MC Prancster. Having held down mic duties for Spin Doctor on New Year's Eve there was such an easy connection that these two are going to be making it a proper double act in 2010.
For more information, interviews, photos etc please do not hesitate to get in touch
Rod Gilmore info@thedoctorsorders.com
0207-833-9544 / 07866-610-212
UPCOMING EVENTS FROM THE DOCTOR'S ORDERS
Sunday 7th February: J-DILLA CHANGED MY LIFE @ Scala
An all star night in tribute to the greatest of all time
Friday 12th February: THE DOCTOR'S ORERS @ Fabric
DJ Babu, The Nextmen, Ty, Spin Doctor & more
Friday 19th February: ON THE REAL @ Plan B
Klashnekoff, Shortee Blitz, DJ MK, Spin Doctor & more
Saturday 20th February: THE DOCTOR'S ORDERS BRIGHTON @ Jam
South coast tribute to J-Dilla with Harry Love & Spin Doctor
Sunday 28th February: Back II Boogie Launch Party @ East Village
Jazzie B, Spin Doctor, Johnny Reckless & Ben Waist launch a night dedicated to 80's soul & boogie
Posted by Anna Nathanson
Re-Launch Party @ Fabric
10pm-5am Friday 12th February 2010
Fabric, 77 Charterhouse Street, London EC1
www.thedoctorsorders.com
www.fabriclondon.com
£15 in advance
www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_london&query=detail&event=368123
DJ Babu (Dilated Peoples / Beat Junkies)
Ty (performing live)
The Nextmen
Spin Doctor (The Doctor's Orders)
Mr Thing (Extended Players)
The Last Skeptik
& host MC Prankster
After the closure of Herbal, their home for the last 4+ years, it made sense for London's No.1 Hip-Hop party to join forces with London's No.1 nightclub so as of 2010Fabric is the new home for The Doctor's Orders. We are kicking off this new partnership with the most incredible Hip-Hop line up any club is likely to see this year and that The Doctor's Orders have ever presented. With a wealth of talent from both sides of the Atlantic that will be providing a full night of banging beats for what has consistently been London's premier Hip-Hop promotion of the last 5 years.
On the wheels of steel is one of the most talented all round DJs working today DJ Babu. As a member of the world Famous Beat Junkies he is one of the most accomplished and influential battle DJs ever. As one third of the hugely popular Dilated Peoples this LA native has had the pleasure of performing in every corner of the world. Tonight it is his party rocking skills that interest us the most and we are guaranteed not to be disappointed. The last time he rocked The Doctor's Orders crowd back in December 2008 a packed house thoughts Xmas had come early as they were left no option but to shake their stuff to his incredible selection of fun packed platters.
Performing live on the night is one of Hip-Hop's true innovators Ty. Over the last 10 years Ty has developed a sound that is distinctly British and always fun with 3 albums and over 400 releases that have seen him nominated for a Mercury prize. It is however for his live shows that he is best known and that The Doctor's Orders have been trying to track him down for ages. We are sure that the typically packed house will enjoy the live show that have seen him perform alongside Damon Albarn, as part of his African Express, with Pee Wee Ellis, in tribute to James Brown and alongside all time legends De La Soul.
We are also over the moon to welcome back The Nextmen that we have been looking forward to have come and unleash their usual brand of party stylings. Having played at The Doctor's Orders launch party four and a half years ago they have remained good friends but having become international stars rocking festivals and parties throughout the world this is the first chance we have had to invite them back to see things through to the early hours as they close off what is certain to be an incredible night.
Spin Doctor as ever is sure to be one of the highlights of the night as he blesses the crowd to another of his trademark sets of classic and brand new Hip-Hop that has seen The Doctor's Orders become London's most popular party. He is set to be joined by his host and new partner in crime MC Prancster as they continue to show people how to really party.
The only man to have played at any where near as many of The Doctor's Orders events over the years as resident & promoter Spin Doctor is Mr Thing and there is one simple reason for that. By both our and our regulars opinion he is the best Hip-Hop DJ in the city and it is always a pleasure to hear him play.
Warming things up for us on this February night is one of the rising stars of the UK scene producer and DJ The Last Skeptik. Having already done sterling work at various of our events last year this young man that has been creating beats for many of the UK's hottest MCs and indie cats and is a name to look out for in 2010.
Keeping the whole show moving in his unique style is the host with the most MC Prancster. Having held down mic duties for Spin Doctor on New Year's Eve there was such an easy connection that these two are going to be making it a proper double act in 2010.
For more information, interviews, photos etc please do not hesitate to get in touch
Rod Gilmore info@thedoctorsorders.com
0207-833-9544 / 07866-610-212
UPCOMING EVENTS FROM THE DOCTOR'S ORDERS
Sunday 7th February: J-DILLA CHANGED MY LIFE @ Scala
An all star night in tribute to the greatest of all time
Friday 12th February: THE DOCTOR'S ORERS @ Fabric
DJ Babu, The Nextmen, Ty, Spin Doctor & more
Friday 19th February: ON THE REAL @ Plan B
Klashnekoff, Shortee Blitz, DJ MK, Spin Doctor & more
Saturday 20th February: THE DOCTOR'S ORDERS BRIGHTON @ Jam
South coast tribute to J-Dilla with Harry Love & Spin Doctor
Sunday 28th February: Back II Boogie Launch Party @ East Village
Jazzie B, Spin Doctor, Johnny Reckless & Ben Waist launch a night dedicated to 80's soul & boogie
Posted by Anna Nathanson
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Thursday, 29 October 2009
1Xtra Live
The BBC’s black music digital station, BBC Radio 1Xtra, has secured an incredible line up of highly acclaimed UK music artists, including Dizzee Rascal, Tinchy Stryder, Chipmunk, Taio Cruz, Jay Sean and JLS for its flagship live music event - 1Xtra Live.
The event, which takes place at the Sheffield Arena on Saturday 28th November, will see the artists performing across two stages in front of up to 12,000 people, making it the biggest standalone event in the station’s history.
The event was announced in Trevor Nelson’s Radio 1 and 1Xtra simulcast show on Saturday 24th October.
Speaking on the show, Dizzee said: “I’m looking forward to 1Xtra Live. I made some of my first album in Sheffield. It’s going to be good. Big up everybody who will be coming down!”
The full line up is as follows:
Dizzee Rascal
Chipmunk
Tinchy Stryder
JLS
Jay Sean
Taio Cruz
Kano
Donaeo
The event is to be co-hosted by Trevor Nelson and Mistajam while Tim Westwood will be tearing down the house as DJ for the night.
1Xtra Live will broadcast on a special simulcast show on Radio 1 and 1Xtra, presented by Trevor and Mistajam. Ace and Vis will be in the crowd speaking to the audience while Max gets all the gossip from backstage.
Trevor Nelson says: “1Xtra Live will without doubt be the hottest home grown gig, with no less than five acts who have had number one hits in the last couple of years. It’s going to be 1Xtra’s biggest gig to date.”
Highlights of the event will also transmit in a special 30 minute programme on BBC Three, presented by Radio 1’s Reggie Yates.
Tickets are free and will be limited to two per person. They will be available to personal callers at the Sheffield Arena box office from 10am until 4pm on Sunday 1st November. They will be distributed on a first come first served basis.
Additionally tickets will be made available nationally online from 10am on Monday 2nd November. For further details go to www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra
Ben Cooper, Deputy Controller for BBC Radio 1Xtra, says: “I’m thrilled to be bringing some of the UK’s best young UK artists to Sheffield for this year’s event. 1Xtra celebrates the best British artists across all genres and I think this strong line up reflects that.”
Neil Wyatt, Executive Producer, Live Events, adds: “Sheffield, with its thriving music scene, provides the perfect location for 1Xtra Live this year. It’s our second 1Xtra Live event and we’re bringing a fantastic line up of UK artists to the city for the station’s biggest event yet.”
Further artists will be announced over the coming weeks. For further details visit the 1Xtra website – www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra
www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/1xtralive2009
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
Markus the Sadist Review
Markus the Sadist
A Jonzi D Production
The Bloomsbury Theatre, London
Billed as a ‘rap opera’, Markus the Sadist tells the story of a talented young battle MC from South London who is picked up by a scheming A&R with the promise of fame and wealth. The dialogue is delivered to a large extent through rhyme, with quite a bit of rapping throughout. The composer and musical director of the show is talented musician Soweto Kinch, and with Jonzi D as artistic director, the play has a strong team behind it.
Bashy shines as lead character Markus, a Brixton rapper whose mother advises him to “put down the mic” and concentrate on his studies and focus on getting a conventional career. Nolan Weekes also stands out as cunning A&R man Top Blizzy, representing the darker side of the industry, persuading Markus to change his British accent to an American one and convincing him that those that spend money on records “don’t want to hear a nerd spit”. He gives Markus the moniker which he subsequently adopts, and when one of the characters point out that Markus is “such a nice boy”, Blizzy slyly says “leave that to me”.
The audience were clearly very involved in the action on stage, cheering along and responding in all the right places, and when Bashy’s character’s trousers dropped, all the girls whooped and applauded, cementing his place as a real UK sex symbol.
While the play is a satire of the music industry, illustrating how rappers often have to change their style in order to become popular, there are parts that are somewhat silly and over the top. An example is that in the modern world of UK rap, whilst it is true that many artists who make it sound different to how they did before reaching commercial popularity, it is not a given that they are required to change their accent to sound American, something which was more common in previous decades. As a play that is set in 2004, this seemed like a somehow outdated and unbelievable addition to the story, although it did add an element of humour to the show. The new lyrics Markus adopts are also a bit ridiculous, but then as a satire, perhaps this is required in order to deliver the underlying message clearly and concisely.
After taking Blizzy’s advice, Markus’ transformation is rapid and he needs little persuading, perhaps serving to show how desperate many artists are to make it, regardless of the costs. He soon becomes an international superstar, and it is apparent that a choice has been made between being a nice person and becoming a rap mogul. The story then takes an unanticipated twist, and the ending is even more unexpected, making this is an entertaining show which kept the audience involved throughout.
By Anna Nathanson
www.annanathanson.wordpress.com
www.jonzi-d.co.uk
Monday, 12 October 2009
New Skepta Release Today!
Skepta featuring Jay Sean
Lush
Skepta of grime wonder-group Boy Better Know is back with his second
single from the sophomore album Microphone Champion; Lush. Following
on from the hype of Too Many Man, this takes us back into the dance
for a smoother rendezvous with the ladies.
British pop singer-songwriter Jay Sean sings the smooth chorus,
bringing a sexy RnB vibe to the Skepta-produced anthem. As Sean sings
over the electro sounds, Skepta confides; ‘its not the champagne
dance, it’s the champagne tour…’ as he talks us through a tale of lust
at first sight across a club.
Hype-hunters needn’t worry; a remix courtesy of H20, Fuzzy Logik and
Rudekid featuring Boy Better Know band mates Jammer and Frisco will
also be doing the airwave rounds.
As the managing director of Grime movement Boy Better Know, Skepta is
currently enjoying a wave of success at the top of the pile. Behind
him lies a string of sell out shows and the BBK legacy that has
defined a generation of Grime internationally.
Skepta is part of an early set of grime MC’s who defined the genre in
the early ‘noughties’. His peers including Wiley, Tinchy Stryder and
Dizzee Rascal have been enjoying the heights of the UK charts of late,
with newcomers such as Chipmunk setting the standards for the younger
generation of grime MC’s rising through the ranks.
The craze became associated with the mainstream when Skepta gave the
nation the moves with Rolex Sweep. Cue an International celebrity
craze as Hip Hop legend Busta Rhymes and TV’s Paul O'Grady attempted
to recreate the steps. Coldplay's Chris Martin performed his own
rendition during a gig at Brixton Mass and the iconic Timmy Mallett
created the Boy Better Know 'Sweep Show'!
www.myspace.com/skepta
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