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.
Brand new track from Manchester based crew Seven Spherez comprised of Boom Bap Veteran Dr.G and Underground Emcees Ghost One & Coopz taken from their forthcoming self titled album ‘Seven Spherez’ released 07/Oct/15 under Hell Razah Music Inc. Album Produced Exclusively By Dr.G. (Video by Smith Video Production).
High Focus Records present ‘Rolex Dreams’ featuring Leaf Dog taken from the dope Verb T & Illinformed collaborative album ‘The Man With The Foggy Eyes’. The album features Fliptrix, Moreone, Smellington Piff, Chillman, Madlean, BVA, Jokerstarr, Micall Parknsun & Leaf Dog. The album is out now on limited edition vinyl, CD and digital!