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 Bacardi B-Live presents La Fiesta |
Bacardi B-Live presents La Fiesta
Set to be one of the most exciting London events of the year, Bacardi B-Live presents "La Fiesta con Bacardi". Combining the UK ’s finest dance acts with delicious cocktails and fantastic production, Bacardi is taking over seOne London and transforming it into a street festival on Thursday 4th September.
Hosting parties for as long as the brand has existed, Bacardi invites London ’s spirited clubbers to mix it up with the best music.
"La Fiesta" is an intimate celebration paying homage to Bacardi family summer house parties which spilled out into the town squares of Santiago de Cuba .
Guests include:
DJ Yoda
Beardyman LIVE
Evil Nine
Filthy Dukes
Krafty Kuts
DJ Food
Jazz Bomb LIVE
DJ Harry Ross
Guilty Pleasures
For the opportunity to gain free access and join the party, check out www.bacardi.com/lafiesta
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| 11 Aug 2008 - 21:39 by ukhh |
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| New film from Fierce Productions |
One to look out for: At a time when young black London is hitting the news for crime and violence, a new British made film TOP GIRL tells the story of girls growing up in a man’s world.
Brixton girls Donna and Felicia are inseparable best friends but aspiring MC Donna is unquestionably TOP GIRL. Truthful, tender and punctuated by ill advised sexual encounters, TOP GIRL is a naively comic story of deep and lasting friendship.
TOP GIRL is a film by Fierce Productions, an award-winning not-for-profit company working with young people. 20 plus young people understudied a professional crew in making the film and were also an integral part of developing the script and story.
Says Fierce Director Rebecca Johnson ‘TOP GIRL is the second film we’ve shot on Stockwell Park Estate, in the heart of Brixton. In a way both films are love songs to my local community but the themes they address are universal’.
Rebecca’s documentary HOME TURF, also made with and on the estate, was
recently screened to great acclaim at the National Film Theatre. Her drama THAT SINKING FEELING netted international prizes and award nominations and FAST BREAK won the First Light Best Drama award in 2007.
TOP GIRL stars Rumbi Mautsi and Naomi Lewis, two major new talents, alongside established actors Alexis Rodney (Life and Lyrics) and Jay Brown (A Class Apart). It also features a blink-and-you’ll miss it cameo from veteran black British actor Victor Romero Evans (Storm Damage). The soundtrack is by the excellent Skwilla Gee of SWGs and also features the unreleased Major/Mz Bratt grimey remix of Mutya’s Just A Little Bit.
TOP GIRL will be submitted to major film festivals internationally including Sundance.
For more information about Fierce Productions, please go to www.fierceproductions.co.uk or contact Rebecca@fierceproductions.co.uk
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| 24 Jun 2008 - 18:36 by ukhh |
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| GRAFFLE FOR CHARITY |
Graffle 2 – The Urban Art Raffle
DO THE WRITE THING! (sorry couldn't resist it!)
Hopefully you will remember Graffle last Christmas, where the urban art community raised over £20,000 raffling their work for children’s charities. This summer Graffle will be back bigger and better than before, raising money for three children’s charities that support the life cycle of a young person.
This time:
- Each artist is donating an original piece of work.
- There will be exhibitions of the work in both London and Bristol (full details tbc).
- The artwork will be raffled with tickets sold for £10 each through www.graffle.co.uk
- Everybody stands an equal chance of winning an amazing piece of art.
- The money raised will be split equally between three charities that support the life cycle of a young person (see below).
ARTISTS CONFIRMED SO FAR:
45 rpm, Adam Koukoudakis, Andy Council, Beejoir, C215, Cheba, Copyright, Cyclops, Dicy, Dirquo, Dora, Dr.D, Eelus, Eine, gHOSTbOY, Goldie, Guy Denning, Herakut, Ian Francis, Jason Atomic, Jef Aerosol ,John Squire, K-Guy, Mark Ward, Matt Small, Mau Mau, Miss Bugs, Motorboy, Mr Jago, Nick Walker, Pam Glew, Paris, Pure Evil, Sickboy, SPQR, Will Barras, Will St Leger, Xenz
CHARITIES
NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) - expert medical care to vulnerable premature and sick newborn babies. (Bristol)
Fairbridge West - helping young people living with poverty, crime, drugs and hardship. (Bristol)
Richard House Children's Hospice - looks after children with life-limiting conditions during their journey through life to death, creating positive experiences along the way. (London)
For more information and updates visit: www.graffle.co.uk
www.graffle.co.uk
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| 12 Jun 2008 - 14:41 by ukhh |
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| Deviation Sessions pres. Benji B, Acyde and Elmore Judd |
Glaswegian Heralds Of Change man Hudson Mo; West London Ubiquity signing Eric Lau and broken beat maestro IG Culture have all already dropped into East London’s Gramaphone venue this year, all to join 1Xtra resident and champion of the soulful underground scene Benji B at his monthly Deviation Sessions.
The quality continues for May, with Benji turning out another stellar line up, headed up by one of the original Attica Blues Allstars, Acyde.
Also appearing on the night is London’s own Elmore Judd with their full live band, described by them selves as “weird soul” but with a wide range of styles from Elmore’s eclectic record collection. Ranging from P-funk to art-school disco and rock avant-gardism, UK hip hop and African roots music, horror soundtracks and jazz can all be found on new album ’Insect Funk’. Coming out on Honest Jon’s Records, the album also features brother and UK veteran, Louis Hackett (aka Louis Slipperz), on percussion, keys and production.
Now on its seventh successful session, Deviation is building a name for itself, bringing an eclectic mix of the underground’s finest to London. Having already welcomed Skream, Ge-Ology, Dego, Moodyman and Flying Lotus to grace its decks, there’s more quality lined up for the coming year. So mark the first Wednesday of the month in your diary and bring back the mid-week party.
Date: 7th May 2008 (First Wednesday of the month)
DJs: ACYDE (TMI / Blacktronica), ELMORE JUDD (Honest Jon’s / Full Live Band), BENJI B
Location: Gramaphone, 60 – 62 Commercial Street, London, EC2
Time: 9pm – 2am
Entrance: £5
www.deviationmusic.net
www.kspace.tv
www.myspace.com/djbenjib
www.myspace.com/deviationsessions
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| 30 Apr 2008 - 16:03 by ukhh |
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| March 10th, two legends release new albums |
 Braintax has received a bit of press and some notes in the forums about his third album, released today entitled 'My Last And Best Album, an entirely C-Swing (Colin Emmanual) produced album announcing Joey Brains' retirement. He's come under criticism from various areas in the scene (or not) recently about his actions as artist and label owner but a new Braintax LP should always be something to check out. Out now on Lowlife and available just about everywhere.
 Something that may have slipped under your radar though is a new album by the legendary MCD, someone who's been around since 91 and still releasing material. His new album 'Binary Code' is on Swiss label, Mouthwatering Records, a self produced 17 track genre hopping epic with a good looking guestlist including Roots Manuva, Tubby T, Skeme, Million Dan, the Ragga Twins and erm, Michelle Gayle amongst others. Distributed by Kudos in the UK it's one to check out, mouthwateringrecords
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| 10 Mar 2008 - 20:25 by ukhh |
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| Dizzee teams up with El-P to crack the States |
 Having picked up a bit of stateside buzz by getting a connection with Def Jux who are due to release Maths & English in the States at the end of April Dizzee Rascal is touring the states with his new boss, El-P, throughout May.
Before that Frank151 have Dizzee doing a show in Brooklyn tomorrow night before a trip to do three shows at the South By Southwest showcase festival.
Anyone stateside should check frank151 and defjux.net
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| 10 Mar 2008 - 20:04 by ukhh |
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| B-Boy the big screen |
Planet B-Boy is a new major American breakdancing feature getting it's UK premiere at the Constellation Change Film Festival at the Curzon, Soho on Wednesday 2nd April
With compelling characters and vibrant dance sequences, PLANET B-BOY is set in the international world of B-boying - the urban dance more commonly known as "breakdancing." Weaving between the vivid backdrops of Osaka, Paris, Seoul and Las Vegas, unforgettable images frame the intimate stories of dancers who struggle for their dreams despite being misunderstood by society at large and even their own families. An American dancer in Vegas looks for his big break; a Korean son seeks his father's approval; a twelve-year-old boy in France confronts his family's racism - all the b-boys' lives collide in Germany where their skills are put to the ultimate test: the "Battle of the Year" finals, with crews from 18 nations vying for the title of World Champion. PLANET B-BOY features electrifying dance performances and astonishing displays of power and grace, showing how a street dance from New York has evolved into an inspiring art form for a new generation around the world.
For more info and trailers check planetbboy.com and for the UK premiere, constellation-change
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| 10 Mar 2008 - 19:48 by ukhh |
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| The Festival formerly known as... and looking for artists |
 The Brighton Hip Hop Festival has been rebranded and will soon relaunch as the Rising Styles Festival dropping July 2008 and are looking for talent for national exposure
Submissions are now open for the Rising Styles 2008 Soundtrack CD.
Showcasing some of the BEST new & exclusive tracks from the UK, 1,000's of the CDs will be produced and distributed through HHC magazine to coincide with the Rising Styles Hip Hop Festival in July 08. Artists and tracks will also be featured inside the magazine.
It is, after all the only dedicated UK festival...and is only as strong as what people submit! Peep risingstyles.com for more info. New website launching after the weekend.
Get on it because submissions have to be in by March...
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| 22 Feb 2008 - 07:46 by ukhh |
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| It Takes A Nation Of Canaries... |
 PUBLIC ENEMY will perform "IT TAKES A NATION OF MILLIONS TO HOLD US BACK" in its entirety.
Arguably the world's most influential Hip Hop group will be performing this seminal album plus other classics live. Featuring: Chuck D, Flava Flav, Professor Griff, DJ Lord and the S1W's. For those of you that remember the 3 hour marathon back in 2003, expect a heavy jam!
Dates we've been able to find out about so far:
Weds May 21st, Bristol Academy, Tickets from ticketweb
Thurs May 22nd, UEA SU Norwich, Tickets £20 from SoundClash Norwich and artistticket.com
Friday May 23rd, Brixton Academy, Tickets from gigantic.com
Saturday May 24th, Cambridge Junction, Tickets from gigantic.com
Monday 26th May, Manchester Academy, Tickets from seetickets
Tuesday 27th May, Glasgow ABC1, Tickets from seetickets
Wednesday 28th May, Nottingham Rock City, Tickets from gigantic.com
Tickets go on sale Friday 8th Feb and support is from from Kool Keith's alter-ego Dr. Octagon, Anti-Pop Consortium, Edan and MC Dagha, not sure if that's all acts on all dates though
In more 'classic album performed in full' news Raekwon will do 'Only Built 4 Cuban Linx' at London's Koko venue on May 19th....
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| 7 Feb 2008 - 14:43 by ukhh |
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| Ed'ing for Urban Industry |
 The Urban Industry Store is an independently owned street wear and urban clothing store based on the South coast of the UK stocking a load of brands such as Stussy, LRG, Addict, Carhartt, Adidas Originals, DC Shoes, Vans Shoes, Diamond Supply Co., Rogue Status and many more...
As part of thier mission in 2008 to work closely with brands on
collaboration clothing and products they've hooked up with Evil ED to produce a Mix CD, the start of a line of promo mix cd's across different genres of music that Urban Industry likes and hopes that's its customers do to!
A nice blend of classic and current UK and worldwide cuts including the obligatory Evil Ed tracks and hosted by Conspicuous it's a CD well worth checking out.
Full tracklisting and the shopping basket for this FREE CD are
here and look out for a full ukhh review soon
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| 6 Feb 2008 - 04:51 by ukhh |
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| Yes King? Yes Mate... |
 After a few singles and remixes one time Grand Central head honcho and half of Rae & Christian, Mark Rae is ready to unleash his new LP with production cohort Rhys Adams under the Yes King moniker.
Rock This World, released 5th March is a 12 track fusion of hip hop, ragga, dancehall and ska. Guest vocalists include Sweetie Irie, Kenny Knotts, Prezident Brown, Tor, Ayak, Baby Chann and three tracks with mighty Mystro
Yes King Records will give you more of a lowdown and check ukhh in the future for more...
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| 6 Feb 2008 - 04:38 by ukhh |
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| B-Live presents BBE Records & The Doctor’s Orders |
BBE ELEVEN
Canvas, London December 1st, 9pm-5am
with DJ Premier, Louie Vega, Gilles Peterson, and many, many more…
BACARDI B-Live and Urban Music Award winning BBE have teamed up to celebrate 11 years as the UK’s premiere independent label.
The line up is headed by none other than the master of the Boom Bap DJ Premier amongst many others.
Grammy Award winner and B-Live regular Louie Vega is as famous for re-inventing himself as he is for breaking down musical boundaries as one half of Masters At Work. Osunlade will be breaking out from retirement especially to play deep house to dedicated fans of house music. Also lined up is BBE head honcho and spine tingling sensation Peter Adarkwah.
Gilles Petersons’ passion for jazz dance explodes into soul as he performs in the Kings of Soul Room. Renowned for his Cargo residency, acid jazz days and BBC Radio1 show the world-wide appreciated DJ will be showing his soulful side to the crowd. Kon & Amir will be flipping their vinyl knowledge when they land from Brooklyn, making their debut under the B-Live banner whilst regular Phil Asher provides a history lesson in 70s and 80s Soul & Boogie.
The Kings Of Disco will showcase Dimitri from Paris & Joey Negro’s classic disco beats with an eye-watering collection of sounds and knowledge of music that will leave any disco lover gobsmacked by the new tunes and reinvented classics leaving the dance floor unstoppably moving, as these two heavyweights go back to back then head to head.
For more information on Bacardi B-Live events go to www.bacardi.co.uk
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| 28 Nov 2007 - 17:26 by ukhh |
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| SOUNDCRASH PRESENTS: MOS DEF plus DJ Vadim & Yarah Bravo - Carling Academy Islington - Sunday September 25th |
The Mighty Mos Def has added a second London date to his forthcoming UK tour due to high demand.
Having led the charge of the independent record lables in the late 90’s with his solo and Black Star releases on Rawkus Records, Mos Def (born Dante Smith) has become the 00’s definitive rapper-slash-actor, steering clear of scripts with titles such as Leprechaun 3: Leprechaun In The Hood (Shame on you, Ice-T) and winning acclaim for his roles in Hollywood blockbusters alongside the likes of Mark Wahlberg and Bruce Willis. His third album Tru3 Magic, was released in 2006.
With his first show at The Shepherd’s Bush Empire sold out, Mos has added an extra date at The Islington Academy. A multi instrumentalist, he is as well known for rocking out on record as he is for experimenting with the jazzier side of hip-hop
Sunday, November 25 at 7:00 PM
SOUNDCRASH PRESENTS: MOS DEF plus DJ Vadim & Yarah B
Plus Special Guest DJs / U14s must be with an adult over 18 / U21s need ID to buy alcohol / www.islington-academy.co.uk
£22.50
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| 20 Nov 2007 - 15:03 by ukhh |
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| MOS DEF – MINI UK TOUR! |
Make that uber mini! But yes, you heard it the right, the mighty Mos Def has arrived on our humble shores for a whistle-stop tour of the UK. The former Black Star man will be playing at the Warehouse Project in Manchester on the 16th November, alongside Aim, The Herbaliser and Broke n English.
On the 23rd Mos will be performing alongside recent collaborators, the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, at the Shepherds Bush Empire - his first London date in 3 years! Check ticketweb.co.uk and myspace for more dates (TBC) and details.
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| 5 Nov 2007 - 19:02 by ukhh |
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| SEEN ...Sign of the Times |
Seen, every writers favorite old skool writer, is back in the UK with a new exhibition...
The press release reads ' This eye-catching and provocative exhibition reiterates his position as the leading proponent of the long controversial hybrid of art and vandalism, while proving involving and surprisingly fresh'.
The above may not grab and drag you down to Shoreditch, but pay special note to the 'surprisingly fresh' as having seen (ha ha) some of Seens' new work, it is indeed FRESH! So do get yourself down to the StolenSpace Gallery, being careful not to jump the expected queue of ageing writers patiently waiting to meet Seen!
Sign of the Times:
Stolen Space Gallery, The Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, E1 6QL
www.stolenspace.com
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| 24 Oct 2007 - 17:38 by ukhh |
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| Deal Real closes (again) |
After being off Carnaby Street for 5 years Deal Real has once again closed it's doors.
The statement reads:
"Dear Friends and Family,
It is with great sadness that Deal Real must say farewell to the Carnaby St store that has been our home for the last 5 years.
Dubbed "The Store that made Carnaby St Hip again" we have been lucky enough to create and witness some historic moments in hip hop."
Talk of a new location is yet to be confirmed...
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| 19 Oct 2007 - 20:28 by ukhh |
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| Jehst's on the Mengi Bus! |
Calling fans of all things UK hip-hop: following some remarkable shows up and down the country promoting the acclaimed and mysteriously-titled Mengi Bus Mixtape, you’ll be ecstatic to know that driver Jehst, ably navigated by Micall Parknsun, Sir Smurf Lil and LG, has scheduled a couple more stops on the Mengi route, thereby already beating Megabus hands-down. And with the promise of even more shows yet to be confirmed, he seems to be gunning for the National Express title. So, if you’re a fan in need of a ride hop on over to the following reputable destinations to get some seriously fare-play (sorry):
25th October - (Liverpool) – TBC
3rd November - The Other Room (part of Digital) (Newcastle)
8th November - (Southampton) - TBC
9th November - Shoestring @Thekla (Bristol)
10th November - (Exeter) - TBC
24th November - Falmouth UNI (Falmouth)
…now if I can just get him to swing past my gaff...
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| 18 Oct 2007 - 10:08 by ukhh |
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| New Rawkus 50 project |
As one of hip hop’s most trusted brands, Rawkus Records is selecting 50 unsigned artists ideally suited to represent the Rawkus label in a brand new project for producers looking to step up their game.
The RAWKUS 50 will receive the consistent marketing efforts of the founders of Rawkus Records. First, Rawkus Records will consolidate the cumulative fan-bases in the interests of the cooperative. Then, Rawkus will market the RAWKUS 50 as a whole, while maintaining the essential one-on-one focus given to individual artist development.
Slop Funk Dust, content manager of the RAWKUS 50 laments 'When have you ever heard of a respectable record label accepting unsolicited material from the general public? I could send my demo to Def Jam, but it's just gonna end up on someone’s floor.' The Rawkus guys are loading up their IPods and listening to submissions like mad men. This is the perfect opportunity for that one guy, that’s been recording albums in his basement and posting his videos on youtube. It is also perfect for artists that are already established and have followings and are just interested and hungry. For those established artists this can be a way better outlet than mixtapes.
Artists chosen for one of the coveted 50 spots MUST have developed Myspace communities and sufficient Youtube (or equivalent) links.
Non-prolific artists need not apply. If you cannot consistently create and churn out dope music, the Rawkus 50 is not for you!
Artists must submit and deliver a minimum of 10 mastered tracks for one album. Rawkus Records will promote and market the album.
Please submit all entries for Rawkus 50 to: music@rawkus.com for the attention of Slopfunkdust.
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| 15 Oct 2007 - 19:30 by ukhh |
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| Best In British Step Up For Black Boys Remix |
Street commentator BASHY has returned in time for Black History Month to release the storming new single ‘BLACK BOYS’; a track that takes an insightful look at black role models within the community. It can be exclusively revealed that a slew of the UK’s brightest stars have been queuing up to have their say on a number of remix's – confirmed at time of press are, AKALA, TY, MS DYNAMITE, J2K, SWISS, NARSTIE, SCORCHER, WRETCH 32, ALAYE, DIRTY GOODZ, STYLA, PDC, GHETTO, BIGZ, CHIPMUNK, MIKE GLC, TINIE TEMPAH, SWAY, LETHAL B, SKINNY MAN & KLASHNEKOFF. Promises to be hella' interesting...
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| 9 Oct 2007 - 19:49 by ukhh |
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| Big Dada Are 10 Years Old! And We Have a CD/DVD Prize To Be Won! |
Big Dada are 10 years old. And to celebrate they are releasing 2 CD's and a stand alone DVD, with a specially comissined 30-min documentary featuring all their videos.
And we are giving away a set in a very special competition! Just answer this question; If i'm the son of Big Dada and you're my first cousin, what's your old man's relation to Big Dada? Please send answers to the usual address.
Well Deep: Ten Years of Big Dada Recordings - Released 15th October
A Double CD and DVD (To be sold separately)
Big Dada, home of some of the most maverick, forward-thinking and innovative artists in hip hop and beyond has just hit double figures. And to celebrate, they're proud to present "Well Deep," not so much a 'best of' as an overview of the label's history and philosophy, available on double CD and DVD.
Big Dada was started when then-music journalist Will Ashon approached Peter Quicke (boss of Ninja Tune) and suggested a hip hop label to run alongside but independently of the venerable indie. Heavily influenced by the underground hip hop scenes that had grown up in LA in the early nineties and then New York in the mid-nineties, Ashon envisaged the label as a home for musical misfits and pioneers, for those who were more interested in producing something worthwhile than necessarily having a hit.
Whilst "underground hip hop" became shorthand for a kind of nostalgic belief in "real hip hop" and dusty samples, Big Dada continued to evolve. Ashon maintains, though, that the label has stayed true to its founding principles. "I always thought the basic principle of hip hop was to keep moving, to constantly be trying something new. To be fresher than everyone else!"
Certainly, few labels have operated such a broad-church policy to rap-based music, both in terms of style and geography. How many labels could claim to have had a consistent music policy over ten years while releasing artists as diverse as Wiley and cLOUDDEAD? How many labels could justify releasing French group TTC, Diplo's early Brazilian experiments, some of the finest acts to come out of the UK (Roots Manuva, Ty, New Flesh, Infinite Livez), as well as some of the finest underground acts to emerge from the USA (Spank Rock, King Geedorah/MF Doom, Mike Ladd's Infesticons project) in addition to some of the most wildly offbeat (Bigg Jus, Busdriver)?
www.bigdada.com
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| 3 Oct 2007 - 14:42 by ukhh |
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