Events
For all those of you living in London and the South East of England then I highly suggest you get down to this tomorrow night. We’ve been big fans of The Ruby Kid since he contacted us a few months ago, we even interviewed him and everything.
If you fancy some hip-hop shenanigans then you’d better get yourself down there.
Check the Facebook event link for details and address, and the video for the video flyer.
Round 2 submissions now open
April 10th – May 7th – Upload now!
• Open to any DJ in the world
• Use any equipment you want
• Free to enter
• Submit your 2 min. DJ set before May 7th for Round 2 (Videos will not be accepted if the video exceeds 2mins 3 seconds)
• Submit via Youtube, Vimeo and Muzu
• 2 more rounds followed by the Final
+ All videos go live at the same time for the public vote
+ Public voting for Round 2 takes place on May 8th until May 14th. (Click Here For All DMC Dates)
+ Voters can vote via Facebook and Twitter
+ 1st, 2nd and 3rd highest voted in each round automatically go through to the Final and DMC World Champs choose another 7 finalists from each round to advance to the Final.
One winner will be invited to attend the DMC World Finals in London in September/October 2012, with the option to compete live for the ultimate DJ title, or to join the world’s National DJ Champions as a VIP guest (World Final equipment rules apply). Travel and accommodation for three nights in London will be provided.
The winner will receive $3000 in addition to the following:
– Rane Sixty Two mixer valued at $3,009
– Pioneer DJM-T1 valued at $2,013
– Two DJ Tech Professional Turntable SL1300 MK6 valued at $897
– Native Instruments ‘Maschine’, valued at $760
– Traktor Scratch Pro 2 valued at $760
– Traktor Kontrol F1 (release date: May 30, 2012), valued at $315
– Traktor Kontrol X1, valued at $268
– Denon HC1000s (USB controller) valued at $196
– Denon HP500s Headphones valued at $134.50
The runner-up from the Final Round (as selected by DMC) will receive a Rane Sixty One mixer valued at $2,058, a Denon HC1000s (USB controller), valued at $196 and a Pioneer CDJ 900, Denon HP500s Headphones valued at $133.
Participants may submit their video submission using a YouTube, Vimeo or MUZU URL. All participants who upload their video via MUZU will have their submissions featured on MUZU.tv and on MUZU’s Facebook page.
For more information visit:
dmcworld.com
dmcworld.net
dmcdownload.com
Today is the anniversary of the death of rapper and producer, Guru from the legendary Gang Starr. Guru was one of the most prolific and respected rappers of all time. Ask anyone who were some of the first groups and rappers they listened to when they first started getting into hip-hop, and chances are Gang Starr will come up. Although today is a sad day, let’s not mourn the death but celebrate the life of one of the most influential figures in hip-hop.
Rest in peace, Guru forever.
Conspiracy Worldwide Radio (Friday 13th Show Special. Feat: Tech N9ne, Freshman Hopsin, Gift Of Gab)
For those of you that missed ever rad, and always awesome (Ooh compliments indeed) Friday Night Live Show on Conspiracy Worldwide Radio last Friday, fancy listening to the show? Well, well have no fear my little cherubins because we’ve got the link to their special Friday the 13th show. As always they’re playing some sick tracks from all over errreee, and speak to Tech N9ne, Freshman Hopsin, Gift Of Gab, Boldy James, I Am Many, Goretex and a whole other bunch of ridiculous people. I once asked Menace how he manages to get some of the biggest names in the game on his show, and he said he simply asks. Ha well if you never ask, then you’ll never know. We could all learn a little something from Mista Montana and Menace.
Best listened to live whilst rocking the XBox, or at the gym the day after.
Click the image below to get yourself some Conspiracy goodness. I so wanted to embed it but fuck you, internet codes!
Today is the 56th Birthday of the creator of hip-hop, Clive Campbell ‘Kool Herc’, which in turns makes it the Birthday of hip-hop. Without this man I might not be sitting here in my girl’s house banging on about how great some MC is, and you might not be reading this. That’s some pretty scary perspective if you ask me. If you claim to be a hip-hop head, immersed in this culture and don’t know who Kool Herc is and/or don’t respect what he and the other legends created then I suggest you find yourself a big rock to bash yourself with. After which go educate yourself you poor little person.
Herc has been battling medical problems with his kidney stones for years, but with no health insurance it can get pretty expensive. I can’t even fathom that; the creator of hip-hop can’t even afford his medical bills!? Someone call 50 and tell him to sell one of his cars and give the money to Herc. That blows my mind, it really does. To donate go over to his website and see how you can help the father of this music.
Sedgwick Avenue forever.
In keeping with the graffiti theme from yesterday. Here’s the trailer to the new film documenting the rise of graffiti, from it’s smallest beginnings starting with ‘Taki 183’, and going all the way up to the present day. The film’s shot by Roger Gastman, the producer of Banksy’s ‘Exit Through the Gift Shop’. Whether you’re a writer or not, if you’re a hip-hop head then I suggest you try and catch this when it comes out.
Shouts to Menace for making me aware of this.
For all those of you out there in hip-hop land that can actually dance, and not do that shuffle-to-the-right-shuffle-to-the-left thing or my personal favourite; the pointy dance. Although this night is actually for all of you, ’cause hey who doesn’t like watching some breaking? Errr no one b. If you’re in the London, UK area then I highly suggest you get down here. Here’s the reh teh teh for all those interested in entering and/or going. The DJ and MC line-up is ridiculous!
The search is on for the next big B-Boy / B-Girl acts for a battle competition at the launch of the new Elementz club night which takes place at Rhythm Factory in Whitechapel Road, London on Thursday 26th April. This is a new quarterly event representing the traditional 4 elements of hip hop to full effect.
At the launch party there will be DJ sets from Sarah Love (resident), DJ 279 (Choice FM), DJ Mr Thing (Scratch Pervert / DMC Finalist) and DJ Snips (Livin Proof). There will also be live performances by Caxton Press, Genesis Elijah, Naba Napalm, Ether L Banks, all hosted by Mystro.
A full section of the night is also being given over to live graffiti, open mic, and a b-boy / b-girl battle with a cash prize on offer. This is being hosted by End of the Weak / Speakers Corner DJ Snuff assisted by DJ Johny Garcia.
In addition to the existing line up of dancers, 7 more successful entrants will have the opportunity to take part in the battle competition on the night to be crowned Elementz Champion at the club’s first event.
To Enter:
Entrants should send either an existing or newly filmed video link of them performing in one of 3 ways. Either by uploading it onto the Facebook page www.facebook.com/elementzUK or by sending the link via twitter to @ElementzUK or by simply emailing the link to info.elementzuk@gmail.com
Only one video is accepted per entrant and all video submissions will be highlighted on the Facebook page. An email should also be sent to info.elementzuk@gmail.com with the entrant’s name & if possible, contact number. In return, an email will then be issued confirming entry into the competition.
The 10 entrants with the most “likes” on their own Youtube or Vimeo video will be shortlisted. For those using an older video, a note will be taken of the number of exisiting likes at the time of submission, so only “votes” registered after submission will be counted. The 7 successful entrants from that shortlist will be decided upon by an independent judging panel.
Entrants must be 18 years or older (UK Only). Entry into the competition is free and all votes will be counted on Thursday 19th April. The winners will be notified via email on Saturday 21st April
ELEMENTZ – REPRESENTING THE 4 ELEMENTS OF HIP HOP – THURSDAY 26TH APRIL 2012 AT THE RHYTHM FACTORY, 16 WHITECHAPEL ROAD, LONDON E1 1EW
8PM – 3AM. NEAREST TUBE ALDAGATE EAST. TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR £7 IN ADVANCE NOW VIA TICKETWEB, £8 ON THE DOOR.
All information at www.elementzuk.wordpress.com and www.facebook.com/elementzuk
Flava Of The Month & KSO Entertainment Present:
The UK Slaughterhouse Tour (Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5’9”, Joe Budden & Crooked I) Tuesday 15th May (London) Wednesday 16th May (Birmingham) Thursday 17th May (Manchester)
Hip Hop super group Slaughterhouse, consisting of Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5’ 9”, Joe Budden & Crooked I arrive in the UK for a 3 date tour. Their second album ‘Welcome to: Our House’, released in mid-June is executive produced by the Shady man himself, Eminem.
Brash and outspoken, bringing together the East Coast, West Coast and Detroit in the middle. Widely acclaimed as individual artists, the group formed in late 2008 after Crooked I from Long Beach, CA, Joell Ortiz from Brooklyn, NY and Royce da 5’9” from Detroit appeared on “Slaughterhouse” on the Halfway House album from Harlem-born, N Jersey-raised Joe Budden. During the past year, the quartet has also been featured with Ludacris, Yelawolf, Travis Barker and T.I., among others.
The London show features support from Smiler, with hosting from the MysDiggi man Mystro and Hip Hop’s finest DJ 279 (Choice FM) on the decks.
UK dates as follows: London – Tuesday 15th May (HMV Forum, 9-17 Highgate Road, Kentish Town, London, NW5 1JY) Birmingham – Wednesday 16th May (The Ballroom, 52-54 Dale End, Birmingham, B4 7LS) Manchester – Thursday 17th May (Sound Control, 1 New Wakefield Street, Manchester, M1 5NP)
London: Ticketmaster info line: 08448 444 748
Birmingham: Credit Card hotline number 0121 320 2820
http://www.birmingham-ballroom.com
http://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/
Manchester: http: //ticketline.co.uk http://www.seetickets.com
