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PETE ROCK AT PROUD CAMDEN FOR A RARE LONDON SHOW
PETE ROCK AT PROUD CAMDEN
Wednesday 27th of May 2015 – Doors: 8pm
Supports: OthaSoul, Chris P Cuts (NTS Radio, 22 Tracks), Dave Murkage (Tonga, Murkage)
Proud Camden and Beats Working are thrilled to announce the Godfather of Hip Hop production will be landing in London for an exceptional one-off gig on the 27th of May. More than just a show, Pete Rock will be delivering a true masterclass in DJing, showcasing the finest tracks from his illustrious career.
One of the most influential artists in the history of hip hop, Pete Rock ranks alongside the greatest in the game, with J. Dilla once exclaiming “I wanted to be like you” and Kanye West famously proclaiming he was the “new Pete Rock”. The producer originally came up in the golden era of the genre in the 90’s, catching the attention of labels, listeners and fellow beat-makers after releasing two of Hip Hop’s finest classics: “All Souled Out” and the “Mecca and the Soul Brother” with legendary CL Smooth. His profound influence on sampling and music production throughout the last 25 years is immeasurable.
June sees the anticipated release of Petestrumentals 2, the sequel to the 2001 classic that helped define the hip hop instrumental record, making this night the perfect chance to witness one of the legends of Hip Hop as he brings an amazing legacy to London for this phenomenal one-off show at Proud Camden.
£10 Super Early Birds (SOLD OUT) / £13 Early Birds (SOLD OUT) / £16 Standards / £20 on the Door
Tickets available from Ticket Fairy // Facebook Event Page
Proud Camden, The Horse Hospital, Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AH – 020 7482 3867
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Here’s the official remix of Laza Morgan’s summer anthem “Gimme Little”, featuring guest appearances from Gyptian, Kardinal Offishall, and Prodigy of Mobb Deep.
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North Carolina based rapper, Fluent, has had a history of doing things his own way, which he’s now articulated in the form of the club ready banger, “Rude Boy.” Pairing up with Red Cafe, Sean Kingston, and Chloe Crush, “Rude Boy,” which serves as the 3rd leak off Fluent’s forthcoming, Supreme Victory 2 (SV2) LP, is a toast to the good life, and the perks that come with being your own boss.
SV2, which is set for a June 9th release date, is spearheaded by longtime collaborator, J. Cardim, with additional production provided by Johnny Juliano, and is also set to feature guest appearances from French Montana, Chevy Woods, Fred the Godson, Verse Simmonds and more. “Rude Boy,” is now available for instant grat purchase, off the iTunes’ album pre-order link!
In association with the mighty Boom Bap Festival, Beats & Bars is bringing out the big guns for the good people of the West Midlands for the official Birmingham leg of their warm up tour. As you will probably agree this is one serious line-up including a live performance from UK Hip-Hop legend SKINNYMAN!!! He will be performing a 40 minute set including some classic material, something YOU DONT WANT TO MISS!!!!
Also on the night we will be joined with live sets by Birmingham’ City’s MALIK from the well respected MOORISH DELTA 7, REDBEARD from Eat Good Records & Brum Town and well known rapper and battle emcee NERO DB. We will also have a set from Wolverhampton’s BIG DUTTY DEEZE, his first performance for over a year, Coventry legend SHAKEZPEARE, Platformz Records artists and Beats & Bars regulars TRADEMARK BLUD, BIG RIBZY and ALEX-IS.
Support on the night comes from a string of local well respected DJ’s including TRICKSTA from PARK STREET PR, Birmingham legend PERCY FILTH, Wolverhampton veterans DJ AMO, LATE and TOM BLACKWELL and resident for Beats & Bars Birmingham and Worcester, GUVNOR POLO. Also on the night we will have clothing available from BORED OF WISDOM CLOTHING and CROWS & DOVES, as well as the event being filmed for SNAKEYEZ TV.
BEATS & BARS Birmingham
Saturday 30th May 2015 : 8PM-2AM
Spotlight, Unit 2, Lower Trinity Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B9 4AG
Facebook Event Page
https://www.facebook.com/events/1393972187584493/
XO the Rebellion – Sweet Buds #Video @xotherebellion @fivensix @closure1 @Todd_donjuan @parkstreetpr
Soulful hip hop group XO the Rebellion are back with the perfect smooth banger for the summer! Their latest track, befittingly titled ‘Sweet Buds’, was inspired by the hit Anita Baker song ‘Sweet Love’. The trippy visual video is available to watch now on their VEVO channel. In ‘Sweet Buds’, XOTR has combined smooth bars and one hell of a beat to bring you a dope hip hop track to add to your summer playlist.
XO the Rebellion – Sweet Buds #Video
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Albuquerque emcee Wake Self is a seasoned vet at this point. With opening slots for notable acts such as Dilated Peoples, KRS-ONE, Blackalicious, MURS, and De La Soul, tours across Europe, a solo albums called The Healing Process, Good Things Happen To Those Who Wake, and preparation of his upcoming new album, he’s been busy to say the least. New single, “Different,” features Bay Area legend Equipto (Andre Nickatina/Bored Stiff), fellow Oaklander/member of Crown City Rockers Raashan Ahmad and singer Miles Bonny. The song talks about staying true to yourself and avoiding mainstream ideals. MaulSkull, who produced Sleep’s last album and works with Sadistik, also produced the beat.
“I address rappers not thinking outside the box, and how the industry standard is continually rehashing the same subject matter for a quick buck,” Wake explains. “Raashan illustrates a familiar scenario for most rap cats who dreamed of being an emcee growing up and wanting to be like your favorite artist, until you finally understand being yourself is what’s important. Equipto really says a lot in his verse and goes into how the true artists in hip-hop are the ones who are really preserving the culture regardless of what’s popular.”
“Wake’s wordplay, delivery and selection of words to rhyme with always impress me,” Equipto adds. “He’s a dope emcee. He expressed how he felt about the rap game being the ‘same old, same old.’ I also agreed, but I wanted to put a balance to it. Maybe looking at it by saying without that weak same ‘ish’ out there, our job and responsibilities aren’t as important. We have to make the most of our opportunity on the microphone.”
Check out http://www.wakeself.com for more information and to cop the single and visit http://www.rapstation.com/news/wake.self.rs to read a full interview with the man himself.
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