Public Enemy performing the classic and still relevant today track ‘Fight The Power’ in London at HIPHOPDONTSTOP 2015
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DJ Woody explains “One thing i’ve always been interested in developing is the melodic use of the turntable, this was advanced by the release of the Vestax PDX 2000 turntable in 2001 with it’s increased pitch range and higher torque. I soon discovered that with the PDX it was possible rotate the tone arm a full 360 degrees so i started experimenting with using 2 tone arms on the platter of one turntable. This mainly interested me because it enabled be to control 2 sets of sounds via one turntable platter.
In 2003 i was fortunate enough to get involved in the development of the Controller One turntable.
This revolutionised what was possible in terms of musically accurate pitch manipulation. However one thing that somewhat frustrated me was the fact that the turntable was still essentially a monophonic instrument, controlling 1 sound or voice at a time.
I recently figured out a way utilising Serato DJ and the Rane Sixty Four mixer to controller up to 4 independent sound sources or voices using one turntable allowing me to play and manipulate true chords and create independent melodies from 1 turntable platter (unlike the soon to be released STEMS format.) I’ve since been informed that this is similar to Traktors ‘remix decks’. Not being a traktor user i was unaware however this Serato hack is massively exciting for me and opens up whole new creative door. I’m still learning and discovering the new skill set required for ‘polyphonic scratching’, needless to say this video is just a starting point.”
Having repped Bobbie Johnson’s music since my days as chief writer at StandUpUK, I was stoked to see her feature in Sektion Red’s documentary looking at female emcees in UK Hip Hop. Bobbie lays down a sick acapella for the Sektion Red cameras and shows why we have been big supporters of her music.
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DJ Woody with a quick routine 7″ Soul Scratch using a Detroit Spinners 45.
4our Pillars video mix by Miss C Brown
4our Pillars is back with it’s biggest line up yet. The Four Owls, Bakery Boys, Union Blak, JokerStarr &b Dre Skuffs bless the mics on stage, with Miss C Brown doing a visual set on the Ones & Twos, DJ Style Wars will also be holding it down. Hosted as always by the big man himself Big Ted, this is a night not to be missed!
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DJ Rob Swift’s “Burn” routine.
Rob Swift has also launched a KickStarter campaign for his first new Hip Hop album in 6 years creating X-Files: Lost & Deleted, a collection of rare, remixed and reinterpreted songs feat. The Large Professor, J-Live + more!
for more info head over to the Kickstarter campaign https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1814955738/dj-rob-swifts-first-new-hip-hop-album-in-six-years
GrandWizzard Theodore Inventor of the Scratch and DMC Hall of Famer (L Brothers, Fantastic 5ive) performing at the 2010 DMC World DJ Championship Showcase at Koko, London:
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ARTEMIS focuses on 9 current female MC’s in UK Hip Hop, exploring various perceptions as to why there are not more prominent female voices in the genre, both on stage and behind the scenes. Directed by Oliver Whitehouse & Produced by Laura Green.
Starring:
Bobbie Johnson
Genie Marie
Holly Flo Lightly
Jaz Kahina
MINX
Oracy
Seraphim
Shay D
TrueMendous
Behind the scenes filmed by Fleur Wild.
# Full Version – Unseen footage
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.
Snippet #1: HHHUK 40yrs of Hip Hop Culture Celebration Party Highlights [OFFICIAL]
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Khalil (Legiteam Obstruxion) won the Red Bull BC One France Cypher, the national qualifier for the breakdance championship Red Bull BC One. He’ll now battle the best european B-Boys at the Red Bull BC One Western Europe Final to be held in October in Madrid.
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