Fallen hip hop legend Guru (Gangstarr) lives on threw this new record/video. Recruiting Gangstarr partner Big Shug, this song gives us one last listen to the greatness that was Guru. Directed by Myster DL (Wu, Cypress, Onyx, Sean Price, Cormega, MOP, Dj Premier etc) this video features new footage and old footage made to look like Guru is still with us rapping his parts. The proceeds from this song will go to Gurus son and the video features an intro from Gurus sister. Its always a great thing when legends can live on. This is for you and this is for hip hop culture.
Snippet #1 #1: RU1 FAM performance | Danny John Jules interview
#2: Young Ty, PowerLords, DJ Kuku, Niko Dey
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 their YouTube channel.
High Focus Records present ‘Don’t Tell Me’, the third single from Lee Scott and Dirty Dike’s collaborative project entitled ‘Butter Fly’. The album is entirely produced by Dirty Dike and features cuts from DJ Sammy B-Side!
Chris Rivers releases another joint off ‘The Good King’ EP showcasing a verbal back and forth sparring with Whispers. As they both show how Steel Sharpens Steel.
Music Performed by Chris Rivers and Whispers Produced by Khardier Da God & Jrim .Dir Danny Cinema Dtaled Films
Music video for “Start A Fire” from B-Real X Dr Greenthumb off “The Prescription” album. Directed by Echo’s World. Download The Prescription via Datpiff: http://bit.ly/1Bp1LM3
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