Japanese B-boy Issei and South Korea’s Hong 10 compete in the final of the BC One World Final 2016, in Nagoya, Japan. Watch to see what went down and who was crowned 2016 champion.
Culture
Jahi of PE 2.0 (Public Enemy 2.0) has recently dropped a video for the track “Water Protectors,” which addresses the on-going situation at Standing Rock Reservation in North Dakota. Fresh clean water is a basic human right and the Bay Area emcee spits about the necessity for clean water in this track dedicated to the Sioux Tribe and people of Flint, Michigan.
Get ‘Water Protectors’ here
Check out this dope footage from UK turntabilst DJ Woody as he performs ‘No End’ from his debut album ‘The Point Of Contact’ with his live band at the DMC World Finals 2016.
Turntables – Lee Woodvine aka DJ Woody
Keyboards – Christian Madden (The Earlies)
Drums – Carl Sharrocks (808 State)
‘The Point Of Contact’ album is hand crafted electronic music born from a collection of disparate dusty vinyl samples, reinterpreted by a cast of Manchester’s finest musicians (including Christian Madden (The Earlies), Carl Sharrocks (808 State), Nick Blacka(GoGo Penguin) and Matthew Halsall) and returned to vinyl to be re-imagined by the hands of one of the Worlds most accomplished scratch DJs.
Get DJ Woody’ debut album ‘The Point Of Contact’ here
https://djwoodymusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-point-of-contact
Bookings and general enquiries: djwoodyinfo@gmail.com
German/Austria/Swiss bookings: frank@bureau45.com
This documentary from Red Bull focuses on B-boy Victor as he enters last years 2015 BC One World Finals in Rome with something to prove. For some, b-boying is just a hobby. But for Victor, who carries on his shoulders the hopes of an immigrant family, it’s both a passion and a pathway to a better life.
Watch the 2016 BC One World Finals in Japan later today (Dec 2) here: http://win.gs/BCONELIVE
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Red Bull on Twitter: http://win.gs/redbulltwitter
Check this EXCLUSIVE three minute film from last weekends world renowned UK Beatbox Championships, sponsored by Relentless Energy Drink at SCALA in London. The film features key artists, judges and vibes from the day, as the best Beatboxers and fans from around the UK converged to see who would be crowned the winners of the three categories up for contention on the day….. Solo, Team and Looping.
With World Class Beatboxers judging the event featuring France’s ALEM (World Solo Champion), Bulgaria’s PE4ENKATA (World Female Champion) and Australia’s TOM THUM this was a truly international event and competitors had to bring their A-game.
The event brings together the world famous UKBC live show – a riotous, high octane battle competition with big cash prizes (courtesy of Relentless) and top music equipment (Korg and Samson) at stake – with the spotlight on the most cutting edge beatbox vocal artists in Britain. Alongside boundary-pushing live performances from the UK’s top artists at the forefront of Hip Hop and Bass culture. Hosting duties on the night were held down by TOO MANY T’s and NATTY SPEAKS and the event was supported with a heavy line up of Live music from ALIX PEREZ, DIRTY DIKE (High Focus) with DJ SAMMY B SIDE, Manchester’s CHIMPO & SKITTLES (LEVELZ), Beatboxer TOM THUM, THE BEATBOX COLLECTIVE (World Team Champions) and DJ BOBA FATT all combining to make this a legendary event.
So after stiff competition and pushing UK Beatboxing to new levels who were crowned Champions?? Well, D-Low was crowned UK Solo Champion, while the all female team of BURD scooped up the UK Team crown for the second year in a row and Bellatrix took the Loop category.
Big Thanks to Relentless Energy Drink, UK Beatbox Championships and Georgia at Easy Tiger PR for the Exclusive footage.
Connect
http://www.ukbeatboxchampionships.com
@UKBeatboxChamps
Nice set from DJ Traps (USA) as he places 3rd at DMC World DJ Championships 2016, whereas a lot more routines these days have a EDM feel to them, this one has what I would call a ‘throwback’ or possibly even ‘classic’ vibe to it, probably why I enjoyed it so much. Performance filmed live at the O2 Forum Kentish Town, Saturday 24th September.
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http://www.twitter.com/dmc_dj_champs
DJ Skillz (France) – DMC World DJ Championships 2016. Performance filmed live at the O2 Forum Kentish Town, Saturday 24th September
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Rane presents: DJ Brace (Canada) – DMC World DJ Championships 2016 Performance filmed live at the O2 Forum Kentish Town, Saturday 24th September. I kind of thought this won it for me, but who am I to argue with a world class panel of judges. I get why they gave it to Japan’s DJ Yuto on his technicality but Brace was dope for me.
Love this track, as the homie Fdot1 pays homage to Hip Hop in this dope track dedicated to the culture and people who have inspired him on his journey around the Hip Hop globe as he gives #JustaFew (Propz). How many names do you catch? lyrics for you below!
From the heart, is where it comes – when I open my mouth –
Give a fuck if I’m trendin’ coz that ain’t what ‘m about –
I do this for the Kurtis Blows n’ all the Flashs –
The Doug Es with the Fresh n’ the Grandmaster Cazs –
The Rodney Ps n’ the Overlord Xs –
The 279s n’ that Borderline vibe –
The Vainona bboys on First Street Harare –
Poppin’ n’ lockin’, all the way down to Archiez –
To think this all started on a lil’ island in the carribean –
Culminatin’ in some of The Most – Beautifullest – tings I’ve seen –
I’m livin’ a dream – but it can get cloudy sometimes – Nah Mean –
Don’t be playin with them Demon Boyz – they Rougher Than a Animal –
Take A Look Around – there go an M.C. kinda Mell’o –
Don’t underestimate the crew – just coz the name’s Cookie –
We all trynna get that Dough Boy – feel me?
You wanna Reason With My Rhyme – ask DiKK –
Under the bandstand – in Queens Park – about ’88 –
That’s where I met Tropikal Blak n’ Kloud 9 –
N’ Big Wiz n’ Jeuce The Slayer used to rip the rhymez –
My man Barker – had that Rakim flow –
N’ the infamous Grim, introduced me to Jon Doe –
He rockin’ outta Temple now – DeJaVu –
From Bim – to New York – to London – to Zim –
I can’t forget Tdot – coz everywhere I growed –
Influences how I flow – it’s a given –
I’m – still a man on a mission –
Still a – renegade in thought –
Still a – renegade in action – stand alone if I have to –
Big Shawn – getz the props – Trezay getz the props –
Rube getz the props – Swizz getz the props –
Chops – Rah – getz the props – Lil’ Giant getz the props –
Grass Ruutz getz the props.
Back when Monie was in the middle n’ Estelle was on the left –
N’ Wee Papa – had the Beats – the rhymes – the noise it was a given –
That my Twang stay Blak – ask Tony it’s Rotton –
When I let off – that Klashnekoff with Karl Hinds –
I may be a Skinnyman – but I rock with a heavy hand –
N’ a Funky DL – that makes it Awkward to understand –
Jonzi D n’ Ty – holdin’ it down like Insane Macbeth said –
The Effect of Fear – got ’em holdin’ they breath –
I link Malarchi – in a valley – with a Dark Disciple –
Roots the Manuva in a long Forgotten World –
With Fallacy n’ Fusion – if it get Moorish in the Delta –
Man like Chester P n’ MC D comin’ to save ya –
With a stack of Durrty Goodz – as we rise on this Genesis –
Take a deep one – inhale that Micall Parknsun –
Coz it’s K.I.N.E.T.I.K. – with these Beats & Bars –
That I flip a few Tricks n’ leave my Trademark on ’em…..
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From its origins in the block parties of the Bronx in the 1970s to its status today as a global multi-billion dollar industry, from the voice of disaffected urban America to a President-electing powerbase, from Grandmaster Flash to Jay-Z, Hip Hop is nothing less than a phenomenon. Not just the most important musical genre of the past four decades, Hip Hop has transcended its origins to impact on every aspect of 21st-century culture. Today Dr Dre is at the vanguard of the music industry’s digital revolution, Kanye West is courted by the fashion industry and makes front page news, while Kendrick Lamar maintains Hip Hop’s legacy as a voice for the voiceless—for the Ferguson riots generation—in the seething socio-political commentary contained within his lyrics.
Written by DJ Semtex, host of the UK’s premier Hip Hop show on BBC Radio 1Xtra, ‘HIP HOP RAISED ME’ is the definitive illustrated book on the essence, experience and energy of Hip Hop. This unique volume traces the characteristics and influence of Hip Hop, from its very beginnings to its breakthrough into the mainstream and the advent of gangsta rap in the late 80s, to the impact of contemporary artists and the global industry that is Hip Hop today. With his encyclopedic knowledge of the genre and his personal relationships with many of the most significant names in Hip Hop, DJ Semtex provides readers with the ultimate insider’s perspective.
Organized thematically, ‘HIP HOP RAISED ME’ features the many extensive interviews DJ Semtex has conducted from the 1990s to today, conveying the authentic voices of a huge roster of artists including Eminem, the Wu-Tang Clan, Jay-Z, Public Enemy, Kanye West, Nas, 50 Cent, Nicky Minaj, Pharrell, Odd Future, Drake and many more.
Numerous infographic treatments track the four pillars of Hip Hop culture as well as the genre’s many fashion trends. These supplement specially commissioned photography of Hip Hop memorabilia and vinyl, as well as contact sheets, outtakes, and glory shots from key photographers in the movement. The depth and breadth of ‘HIP HOP RAISED ME’ is visually matched by the rich and plentiful illustrations that make this the complete Hip Hop survey.
The publication of ‘HIP HOP RAISED ME’ coincides with multiple key dates in Hip Hop history – 40 years since Grandmaster Flash broke out of the Bronx; 30 years since the release of the Beastie Boys’ “Licensed to Ill”; and 20 years since the release of Jay-Z’s “Reasonable Doubt.” Demonstrating the continued power and cultural relevance of Hip Hop culture, ‘HIP HOP RAISED ME’ is essential reading for Hip Hop heads, music lovers, and anyone with an interest in pop culture, and social and economic history of the past forty years.
“Hip Hop Raised Me” by DJ Semtex and Foreword by Chuck D is out now on Thames & Hudson and available in Hardcover ,448 pp, 800 illustrations, including 600 in colour!
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For our friends Stateside
Available on amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com & indiebound.org
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