#1: RU1 FAM performance | Danny John Jules interview
In accordance with the celebrations that occurred across the globe, HIP HOP HONOURS UK in conjunction with Westway Presents hosted a ‘40yrs of HIP HOP CULTURE CELEBRATION’ on THURSDAY 11th DECEMBER 2014 at THE FLYOVER, Portobello, London W10.
This event was made up of solely live music & art performances, spanning 2 generations and all of the elements of Hip Hop Culture. Old-skool, mid-skool and new-wave artists has participated: DJs displaying the skillset of a turntablist, B-boys, poppers & lockers, rap performances, a live paint by graffiti artist. This display of the whole culture stood side by side with interviews from legends/elders, and the screening of the History of Hip Hop Culture.
This event was hosted by T J Chill (Zulu Nation), records were spun on the night by legendary hip hop DJ MK, DJ Kuku and DJ Harry Love with special appearances by previous awards honouree Rodney P. Other artists included, RU1 FAM, Young Ty, PowerLords, DJ Jam Fu, Traffik and B-Boy/ B-Girl open cypher. Plus, interviews from MCM (Caveman), Danny John Jules and from the performers.
The first leak, “Deadly Class,” featuring Meyhem Lauren from Czarface’s upcoming sophomore album, Every Hero Needs A Villain, which will drop this summer!
More information about Czarface’s upcoming sophomore album, including street date and featured artists, will be announced at the end of April!
Courtesy of Just Listen Records / CPR, eMCee Killa and Grim Reaperz combine to bring you their brand new project ZAPATISTA. Dervied from the Zapatista movement in Chiapas, Mexico during the 1990’s both artists have adopted a philosphy of mind and music through the movements of the Zapatista’s with an aim to enlighten people of their existence.
11 tracks produced entirely by Grim Reaperz with features from Si Philli (PLC), Theme (Real Talk Records), Phoenix Da Icefire (Triple Darkness), Manage and Amy True (Caxton Press), Mouse Hughes (Sons Phonetic) which only adds to the impact the project is designed to inflict. Peppered with cuts from Drew Dollars, Chinch 33 and Jabba Tha Kut.
New visual from UK producer Configa and Harlem emcee HaStyle for the track ‘Wut You Got’ taken from their dope “The Calm Before HaStility EP”, which is still getting heavy rotation here at HHLAT. Check out my review here
The head nodding groove provided by the incomparable Steg G is the perfect vehicle for the ever excellent Juice Aleem to let his influence shine through and showcase just why the former New Flesh frontman is held in such high regard in the music world at large, the Birmingham native who was the first artist released by Ninja Tunes offshoot Big Dada has been found through the years touring, recording and upstaging some of the biggest names in the worlds of Hip Hop and EDM and is often cited as being one of the forerunners in the creation of a new musical genre which went on to become known as Grime.
First release from Apathy’s EP “Weekend At The Cape” on Dirty Version Records. Featuring Dirty Version Records artist Suave-Ski and Jus Cuz. Filmed in Connecticut
Video directed by Apathy & @Camachodidit.
Filmed and edited by @CamachoDidit. @ApathyDGZ @suave_ski @juzcuz15
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