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Holdin' Court are pleased to announce Fliptrix, Verb-T and DJ Madnice of High Focus Records will be performing at their first official event in Reading this November. In support of the above is Cracker Jon who is gaining momentum of his own and has been identified by Fliptrix as someone to watch out for!

Immortal Technique is an angry man. When he hits the stage, he already looks a bit upset. But this is something you expect from Immortal Technique, the rapper known for conscious lyrics and an uncompromising, often aggressive approach to hip hop. He hadn't played in England since 2010 and he seemed set to make up for the two year gap at the Brixton Electric. Tonight he was joined by Poison Pen, Mazzi, Swave Sevah, DJ Snuff, DJ Static and Lowkey.

First Word are proud to present Time For Something New, the FW debut from Essa. He's no newbie though - under his former name, Yungun, he rose through the UK Hip Hop ranks to reach a worldwide audience winning praise from Nas, Mark Ronson and Cody ChesnuTT. Loyal fans have waited patiently for this, his first commercial release since 2006's Grown Man Business album with long-time collaborator DJ Mr Thing.

He's back! Over a year since his last release, Kieren Dickins aka DELS returns with a five track EP to cement his place as one of the most exciting, forward-looking MCs in the UK. Already picked up on and played by Zane Lowe, the EP shows DELS taking his music to a whole new level and preparing the way for what is to follow.

Named as one of MTV's Brand New for 2012 tips and one of T4's Rising Stars of 2012, Clement Marfo And The Frontline are united by their differences, their shared DIY ethic and their staggering array of musical interests. Spend some time in their company and you may well hear references to everyone from The Fugees and N.E.R.D. to Deftones and Blink 182. They're the sound of the city streets, the sound of aspirational youth rising above societal problems, the sound of a multi-cultural community uniting rather than dividing.

The Weapon Of Choice Gallery in Bristol continue their sequence of top notch curated exhibitions with the upcoming solo show from one of the best 3D Graffiti artists - Zase. Make sure you get down to the gallery to view this work in the flesh and even buy some to decorate your walls.

Just when you think the art of turntablism can't get more innovative, exciting and challenging, the DMC DJ Championships spring back in to their annual season of action and surprise the world. Packing out two days at the massive, stalwart London venue the HMV Forum, DMC has yet again proven to revitalize, boost and replenish this rich DJ culture.

The Foreign Beggars have a new LP 'The Uprising' out right now and are promoting it with live shows. As you will be well aware the Beggars put on a special show, so it is reccomened you get yourself out to join the party. They have gigs across the country in the month of October, so they should be hitting a town near you.

Featurecast slows the pace a little with this low slung funk breaks bomb featuring the vocal talents of Germany's Farina Miss. Featurecast came across Farina after seeing her perform live with her jazz band on german TV while on tour. He tracked her down and she came correct with the incredible vocal for Ego Tripping.

November 2012 sees the release of 'The Doctor's Note' - the new album from UK rapper Chima Anya. Since the release of 2010's 'New Day' Chima Anya has forged a solid reputation on the UK Hip Hop scene, collaborating with the critically acclaimed rapper and jazz saxophonist Soweto Kinch and supporting American superstars such as Big Daddy Kane, Jay Electronica and Biz Markie. Contrasting with his success as a rapper, Anya has also recently qualified as a GP, having spent the last three years working and studying at St Thomas' Hospital in Central London.