Here’s how the High Focus Christmas Party / Jam Baxter ‘… so we at them whole’ album lauch at Brixton Jamm in London went down! The next big event is the High Focus 5th Birthday party at Electric Brixton! This is set to be one of the UK’s biggest Hip Hop nights, don’t miss out and get your tickets at the link below!!
GET TICKETS FOR THE HIGH FOCUS 5TH BIRTHDAY HERE: http://bit.ly/1FCWlK3 (5th May 2015 @ Electric Brixton, London)
Brixton has seen a lot of change in recent years. Unfortunately not all of this change has been positive. Social housing is being demolished and huge amounts of local families are being evicted to make way for unaffordable private developments, the libraries and public services are under attack and locals have had news that traders at the world famous Brixton Railway Arches are all to be evicted by Network Rail for “refurbishments”.
The above are examples of some of the changes that are often referred to as “progress” by those with power, but is this really the type of “progress” our community wants? Further, is this the type of progress that LONDON wants?
This video is the first arts piece taken from a new Multi-Arts community campaign, entitled #OurBrixton. #OurBrixton aims to:
✓Discuss and respond artistically to Brixton’s changing identity.
✓Inspire and support community action that challenges Brixton’s changing identity.
✓Celebrate Brixton’s true/ original identity.
The campaign will consist of various arts pieces that will be created by both professional artists and young people from the community. #OurBrixton will be delivering FREE arts workshops in the community for young people to explore/ learn about important social issues and outcomes will come in form of:
Poetry/Spoken Word, Music, Street Theatre, Sculpture, Street Art, An interactive YouTube campaign + Much more!
This campaign stands in solidarity with the Reclaim: Brixton movement, that continues to be both a crucial driving force behind Brixton’s community resistance and an inspirational example of Brixton’s positive community spirit.
Filmed by Ken McGill Edited by Ania Urbanowska
If you are interested in getting involved artistically, they would love to hear from you! The email address is: OurBrixton@gmail.com
Unless you’ve been sleeping under a rock, then you know Mobb Deep are about to hit town!
London – 02 Shepherds Bush Empire
Support on the night will be Rodney P alongside Daddy Skitz.
Plus DJ 279 will be on turntable duties for the whole of the UK tour.
Check out the exclusive Mobb Deep UK Tour mix by DJ 279 here
UK show dates as follows:
Friday 1st May – Birmingham 02 Academy Saturday 2nd May – London 02 Shepherds Bush Empire Sunday 3rd May – Oxford 02 Academy Wednesday 6th May – Brighton Concorde 2 Thursday 7th May – Leeds 02 Academy Friday 8th May – Liverpool 02 Academy Saturday 9th May – Bristol 02 Academy Sunday 10th May – Glasgow 02 ABC
Big Cakes grabs the mic at the Arise King David & Deepstar ‘Universal Language’ album launch party at The Silver Bullet Finsbury Park and kicks a mad verse. Filmed by GlobalFaction
RE-RELEASE OF ICONIC DEBUT ALBUM ‘QUALITY CONTROL’ CONFIRMED
Following a sell-out UK tour in last year, Jurassic 5 make hotly their return to the UK this September.
Jurassic 5 featuring rappers Chali 2na, Akil, Zaakir, Mark 7even and DJ Nu-Mark and Cut Chemist first formed in 1993 and debuted nationally in 1995 with their first single, “Unified Rebelution”.
The American alternative hip hop group eponymous full length debut album entitled Jurassic 5 was realised in 1998 and three albums followed including ‘Quality Control’, ‘Power in Numbers’ and ‘Feedback’, the latter two peaking at number 15 on the Billboard 200 chart. The group disbanded in 2007 following their final EP.
In April 2013 the full line up reunited again and appeared at numerous festivals around the world. 2014 saw Jurassic 5 perform to rapturous audiences and critics alike with The Guardian awarding their Glasgow show Four Stars.
Last year also saw Jurassic 5 unleash their first new material in years with “The Way We Do It”. Produced by true Hip Hop hero Heavy D during their “Feedback” recording sessions it was one of 4 songs they recorded with him with more exclusive songs and versions of songs coming soon.
Jurassic 5 have also announced the re-release of their iconic debut full-length album, ‘Quality Control’. It will be released in two formats, in partnership with Get On Down. Available now is a two-song 7” with “Quality Control” on side A and “Jurass Finish First” on side B, followed by a limited-run Quality Control box set available on April 18, Record Store Day – to find participating shops in your area, please visit www.recordstoreday.com.
Jurassic 5’s UK tour is preceded by a major tour of Australia, New Zealand and Japan… is not to be missed.
#3: DJ Harry Love, Dolby D, Niko Dey, B-Boy/Girl Cypher
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 full coverage of the event highlights will be uploaded on our YouTube channel, coming soon!
Snippet #1: HHHUK 40yrs of Hip Hop Culture Celebration Party Highlights [OFFICIAL]
Snippet #2: HHHUK 40yrs of Hip Hop Culture Celebration Party Highlights [OFFICIAL]
Breakin’ Convention Park Jam 2014, featuring Jeru The Damaja and Monie Love. Filmed for documentary in the making ‘What’s Real?’ – The Evolution of Hip Hop which features Dead Prez, Brother Ali, Chester P, Fliptrix, Immortal Technique, Jurassic 5 and many more!
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