ARTEMIS focuses on 9 current female MC’s in UK Hip Hop, exploring various perceptions as to why there are not more prominent female voices in the genre, both on stage and behind the scenes. Directed by Oliver Whitehouse & Produced by Laura Green.
Starring:
Bobbie Johnson
Genie Marie
Holly Flo Lightly
Jaz Kahina
MINX
Oracy
Seraphim
Shay D
TrueMendous
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.
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Substantial and The Other Guys give their next single, “No Turning Back”, the video treatment. Dedicated to his friend and former producer Nujabes, the song speaks to those who continue to live in the past while Substantial looks to move forward.
‘The Past’… is available now via all digital outlets.
From the forthcoming Brikaza Records release….M-Acculate Presents Underground Rising. This joint features UK emcee M-Acculate and emcee’s from the U.S.A. Canada & Australia for a real laid back summertime vibe.
The official audio of Jakk Frost’s “Dope Boy Talk” track produced by DJ Premier. The BeardGang General Jakk Frost reps Philly along with DJ Premier for the streets to stay fed with lyrics, beats and cuts.
1 of 3 backdrop video’s created for the Akala Tour. ‘Don’t Piss Me Off’ taken from Akala’s 5th album ‘Knowledge Is Power Vol2’. Released March 30th and available from http://akala.tmstor.es/index.php?page…
Khalil (Legiteam Obstruxion) won the Red Bull BC One France Cypher, the national qualifier for the breakdance championship Red Bull BC One. He’ll now battle the best european B-Boys at the Red Bull BC One Western Europe Final to be held in October in Madrid.
‘Born Kings’ featuring Genesis Elijah and Samaro Phox, taken from the new mixtape BOS The story so far by Shakezpeare released this year , Which can be downloaded for free here