Akala ‘Knowledge is Power Vol2’ coming spring 2015 – Over the past 15 weeks in the run up to the release Akala has dropped a fresh exclusive 16. With just one Episode remaining ‘Knowledge is Power Vol2’ is nearly upon us!
Out out on March 30th.
Pre-order your copy of the CD here http://akala.tmstor.es/index.php?page… and get a free download of this track
Episode 13
Episode 14
Episode 15
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It’s year 5 and the world is invited to the 2015 Online Championship
DJs START UPLOADING FOR ROUND 1 from the 1st MARCH 2015
The DMC ONLINE DJ CHAMPIONSHIP 2015 will commence on 10th March across 8 two week heats and the FINAL on 15th July!
Event Schedule: 10th March – 30th June. The Online Final – 15th July
DMC TEAM DJ CHAMPIONSHIP 2015
Newly launched this year on 14th July as an online competition with the winning team performing live at the DMC WORLD FINALS in London (date in October TBC) DMC “Any equipment 2 to 4 DJs, self-filmed. At last DJs can form teams in any country and find themselves at the World Finals in London”!
Event Schedule: 14th July – 11th August: 2 x 2 week heats.
DMC VISUAL DJ CHAMPIONSHIP 2015
DMC are also launching on 25th August the Online VISUAL DJ CHAMPIONSHIP, challenging DJs to new levels of creativity using film and music productions. DMC “A new frontier, we’re very excited”!
Event Schedule: VISUAL DJ – 25th August – 22nd September: 1 X 4 WEEK.
also coming, more new exciting competitions…
DMC PURE SCRATCH CHAMPIONSHIP
In response to the DJS and fans calling for a scratch competition, DMC will also be launching the PURE SCRATCH competition later on in the year.
Event Schedule: 2015 (TBC): 4 x 1 week HEATS.
UNDER 18s CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016
DMC “Let’s encourage the next generation of DJs”. Launching January 2016.
Event Schedule: Early 2016.
This is the new video from the UK hip hop duo 2 Complex. The track “Numb” featuring Amos is taken from the forthcoming album Standard Procedure’ due for release on the 16th of March produced entirely by Bambu Hands. 2 Complex consist of rappers Evileyz and Spider Jaroo. The two Blackpool rappers and the eclectic producer Bambu Hands have combined and made Northern Structure Records first release of the year with many more projects to come in 2015.
Been a while since we’ve had some new music from London emcee Rewd Adams. He’s picked up from where he left off with the dope track ‘Home Is where The Heart Is’, Produced by Beat Butcha and LDN Productions, taken from Rewd Adams forthcoming ‘Hunger Pains 2’ mixed by DJ MK
Pre-Order ‘Hunger Pains 2’ here https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/hunger-pains-2/id957850507
PRHYME ANNOUNCE DEBUT LONDON DATE
ISLINGTON ASSEMBLY HALL
APRIL 20
Two of hip hop’s most respected artists, rapper Royce Da 5’9” and producer DJ Premier are leading the way with their latest project, PRhyme. Individually they both have long been established in hip-hop culture and are now fulfilling their artistic destiny.
Their first full-length collaboration is celebrated for its true hip-hop makeup and its overall purpose. This is one of the reasons they started making music in the first place. And this is why they formed the group PRhyme. Releasing their critically acclaimed album in December, the record is comprised of nine tracks featuring the likes of today’s most prolific artists in the industry, including Common, Jay Electronica, Killer Mike, Ab-Soul, ScHoolboy Q, Mac Miller and Dwele. In addition composer extraordinaire Adrian Younge was enlisted for help, making the album a standout project.
Following a huge North American tour, the duo will make their highly anticipated debut UK performance at London’s Islington Assembly Hall on 20th April. Previewing new material from their recently released album this is set to be a very special intimate show.
“Our thing is to teach people how to not skim through the albums because their attention span is short. I want people to appreciate the fact that we didn’t compromise in lieu of the environment. In order to try to change the way that people digest music, we had to take a leap of faith.” Royce Da 5’9”
Tickets go on sale 9am Wednesday 4th March and will be available at www.gigsandtours.com
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As Vast Aire and Vordul Mega, collectively known as Cannibal Ox, prepare for the release of their highly-anticipated sophomore album Blade of the Ronin, Complex has premiered the album’s aptly-titled new single, “Blade: The Art of Ox.” This track immediately stands out due to renowned producer Black Milk’s stellar and soulful production. Cannibal Ox is also joined by Artifacts (Tame One & El Da Sensei) as well as U-God (of Wu-Tang Clan) for this mammoth posse cut.
Blade of the Ronin is the first new album from Cannibal Ox since their 2001 debut The Cold Vein, which is highly regarded as a classic amongst hip-hop fans and critics alike. Blade of the Ronin features guest appearances by MF Doom, U-God (of Wu-Tang Clan), Elzhi, Artifacts and more, and will hit stores worldwide on 3-3-15 via IGC Records/ iHipHop Distribution.
Listen to Cannibal Ox – “Blade: The Art of Ox” (feat. Artifacts & U-God):
Purchase Cannibal Ox’s Blade of the Ronin on iTunes: http://bit.ly/1Cez3MB
For more information on Cannibal Ox, please visit:
http://www.YouTube.com/RealCannibalOx https://www.facebook.com/RealCannibalOx
Ahead of his ‘Breakfast of Champions’ Album launch show at The Forum on Saturday 14th March Spin Doctor met up with DJ Yoda to discuss music, breakfast & Champions.
Get tickets and info for the show from http://www.thedoctorsorders.com
Fdot1 featuring Kyra Simone and David Mensah – ‘Are We Ever As One’ a track inspired by recent events.
Dedicated to the memory of Eric Garner, Smiley Culture, Mike Brown, Mark Duggan, Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice and so many others, rest in peace…
Full track availible here:
https://fdot1.bandcamp.com/track/are-…
ALL proceeds generated from this track will be donated to the family of the late Eric Garner via the Indiegogo fund that has been set up by his daughter:
https://life.indiegogo.com/fundraiser…
‘The Vagabond of Babylon’ is the 3rd single off Irish born, Manchester based rapper Danny Diatribes 2nd album ‘Elevation Illustrations’. Diatribe has teamed up with the prolific Bluntskins DJ/Producer Pro. P to bring you this hard hitting L.P. featuring a whole host of Manchester’s rising stars in the UK hip hop scene such as: D’Lyfa Reilly, Black Josh, Dubbul O, The Bluntskins, the legendary Herrotics crew and special guest production from Aver of the Manchester super group TNC.
Set to drop early 2015 on Room2 Records, eLEVATION iLLUSTRATIONS is definitely one of the releases to look out for in the coming year.
Video Shot by Connor Mc Dermott and Danny Diatribe in Derry City, Ireland.
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