To celebrate its two year anniversary, for the first time ever, Theo Cane Garvey’s documentary filmmaking debut ‘Sheffield Graffiti Kingdom’ is now available for viewing here via youtube.
This was a project that took him around two years to put together, all filmed and edited by Theo and scored by his long time collaborator Cal Williams.
Theo explains “Graffiti Art is a scene that I have followed for many years and although I have never been a participant in the art form myself, its one I hold very close to my heart and can hopefully say with this documentary I have cemented my own little piece of Sheffield graffiti history.”
DISCLAIMER:
The views and opinions expressed in this documentary are that of the individuals interviewed only and do not reflect the views and opinions of the filmmakers.
All footage featuring graffiti writers trespassing on private property was filmed by the writers themselves and given to the filmmakers afterwards.
This film is for information and common interest purposes only.
The filmmakers involved do not condone or encourage stealing, drug use, defacing, destroying or vandalizing public or private property.
Graffiti is an illegal criminal activity and those who do it, do so at their own risks.
Ed from HFTV spends a day with Dead Players to discusses the brand new album ‘Freshly Skeletal’ and life as member of the group.
‘Freshly Skeletal’ is out now on High Focus Records and is available on CD, limited edition vinyl & digital. The Dead Players are MC’s Jam Baxter and Dabbla with GhostTown on production, their new LP ‘Freshly Skeletal’ features Ocean Wisdom, Lee Scott, Orifice Vulgatron (Foreign Beggars), Sox & Illaman.
Check out our boy Adam’s Review of this SICK album HERE
Rob Swift explains about the video “I don’t share my knowledge of the history of Hip Hop to bring attention to myself. On the contrary, I do so to bring attention to the unsung pioneers of this culture. Those who fathered the very techniques DJs such as myself have gone on to making a living off. My peers and I owe them a debt of gratitude. For if not for them, we wouldn’t be paying our mortgages or putting food on the table.
Two weeks ago today, on September 30th, my New School students and I had the esteemed honor of breathing the same air as the inimitable GrandWizzard Theodore as he lectured us on the origins of Hip Hop DJing. Thanks to the good folk at The New School, BeeShine and Battle Sounds, I present to you our lecture with GW Theodore.”
Sektion Red caught up with Skinnyman and asked him his opinion on the current state of the UK Hip Hop scene and the wider influences of hip hop throughout all music.
At the outset of 2015, DJ Premier made a huge announcement. The iconic producer, DJ, and one half of Gang Starr had formed a new five-piece band. With Preemo’s new Queens, New York HeadQcourterz studio came a then still unnamed (the collective has now officially been christened “The Badder”) collective that reverberated the walls with pulsating sounds from live instruments. “When we put the band together, the key to any relationship is that you vibe together in a way that you can make magic happen,” explains Premier. “That’s what happened with me and Guru, that’s what must continue with anybody I connect with.”
Days later, Brady Watt (Bass), Lenny “The Ox” Reece (Drums), Takuya Kuroda (Horns/Keys), and Mark Williams (Trombone/Keys) hit Japan to do a national tour, playing twice a day, for four days straight. With DJ Premier behind the turntables, mixer, and laptop, the band jammed out grooves, ranging from more obscure Preemo productions (Ill Bill, Skyzoo & Torae) to rarely performed relics (Jeru The Damaja, Lord Finesse), to hip-hop influencers (Curtis Mayfield). Now, that same energy, chemistry, and historic extension of DJ Premier’s career hits the States.
“Put us against anybody, we’re a problem,” touts the DJ, who brings the bravado, competitiveness, and desire from excellence from the 1980s hip-hop climate into his tour outfit. The five-piece band improvises, often providing some nuances that may vary a set from night to night. Preemo confirms that currently, he has been crafting an homage to Gang Starr and M.O.P.’s rare 1998 soundtrack cut, “½ & ½.” Having the band not only affords Premier the ability to honor cult-championed songs, but he showcases the musicality of Rap. “My addiction is turntables, drum machines, guitars, amps, and a lot of speakers,” he admits. “I have fun doing a whole bunch of different styles with the band, because they fall into place so well, with everything that we’ve brought into the picture, no matter what it is.”
Gang Starr is a backbone to the show. Honoring his longtime partner Guru, DJ Premier continues to wave the flag. “I miss that dude so much, and we have a long and undeniable track record,” says Premier. This tour allows the band to play deeper cuts from the legendary duo, including the poignant Hard To Earn gem “Mostly The Voice.” While hits are woven in, the sets allow deeper consideration. “I get to do rare Gang Starr records, not just ‘Mass Appeal,’ and it works.”
Approaching 30 years crafting hip-hop’s soundtrack, DJ Premier is invigorated through his band-mates. “I have to still preserve the sound of the city. Especially coming from Texas, that was my goal to gain acceptance in New York City, and I did that before money or tours.”
You can hear some of Premier’s recent work on Miguel and Dr. Dre’s albums, but be on the lookout for Preemo’s solo-album, the PRhyme Digital Deluxe album, upcoming material with Ed Sheeran and Premier is serving as the Executive Music Producer for VH1’s original-movie The Breaks.
DJ Premier and The Badder are currently overseas on a 15-date European tour.
Rose Glen Entertainment and Leedz Edutainment sat down with a number of the performers a few weeks before Boston Hip Hop festival 2015. Rose Glen Entertainment was also on scene to catch some live footage as well. The outcome is this brief look into the BTS of Boston Hip Hop Festival 2015.
Featuring; Termanology, REKS, The Arcitype, Mark Merren, Moe Pope, Akrobatik, Slaine and more
‘Man Plans God Laughs’ is the dope new album from one of the most powerful hip-hop groups in the world Public Enemy. DJ Semtex talks to the legendary Chuck D about the new Public Enemy album, the race crisis in the U.S going on right now and what he thinks of the UK scene.
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