MF Doom At Soundcrash On 1st May 2015
Soundcrash announce two huge new additions to Flying Lotus at Brixton Academy on 1 May. Madlib collaborator, one half of the classic 'Madvillainy' and legendary rapper / producer MF Doom will join FlyLo, as well as Essex-born experimental electronic producer Lupalux.
Constant Deviants
There's truly few artists out there who possess the formidability to see their careers survive through the unpredictability of the past fifteen years in the music industry, however Constant Deviants are a prime example of what real dexterity and determination can achieve. The New Jersey and Baltimore hip-hop duo of lyricist M.I. and producer DJ Cutt are ready to drop what is their fourth album in five years, with the release of 'Avant Garde' on May 12th 2015.
Mobb Deep – The Infamous 20th Anniversary UK Tour
Havoc and Prodigy are critically acclaimed duo Mobb Deep, who are touring the UK for the first time in a decade to mark the twentieth anniversary of the now legendary album, The Infamous. Now eight albums deep and spanning two decades - Mobb Deep will be performing The Infamous in full, along with their classic tracks, so expect to hear 'Shook Ones Pt.II', 'Survival Of The Fittest', 'Quiet Storm', 'Hell On Earth' and more.
Louise Golbey – Novel LP [Indie]
This is not necessarily something we would cover or push usually, but we have an eclectic taste and this has a lovely mellow and soulful sound you need to give a chance. Its going to be great for cruising with the top down (when the weather gets better), or for relaxing after a hard day thuggin'. Soulful classic sounds reminiscent of Mowtown mixed with neo-soul produce a timeless sound for Louise Golbey to show us what she is worth.
Mystro aka MysDiggi – Lamb’s Bread (Prod. by Mark de Clive-Lowe) [Don’t Bizznizz Ent.]
Appropriately filmed in Amsterdam, Holland, MysDiggi takes us on a journey through the streets and cafes on a smokey, drunk-funk infused piece of work by New Zealand's very own mastermind-musician Mark de Clive-Lowe. Taken from the forth-coming 'Mystrogen Deluxe' LP available this coming April 20th 2015 on Mystro's own label Don't Bizznizz Ent.
Prhyme Gig at Islington Assembly Hall, London – April 20th
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.
Pete Rock At Proud Camden For Exclusive Show
Proud Camden and Beats Working are thrilled to announce that The Godfather of Hip Hop Pete Rock will be in London on the 26th of February for a one-off London night. More than just a gig, the master will be giving a true masterclass in Hip Hop DJing, showcasing 30 years of music with only the best and most carefully selected tracks from Soul and Funk to Motown and Hip Hop.
DJ Yoda – Breakfast of Champions Album Launch
After his sellout London debut at The Jazz Cafe Camden, DJ Yoda returns to London in the Spring to take the live performance of his new collaboration album 'Breakfast of Champions' to a whole new level. Support comes in the form of nine piece hip hop team The Mouse Outfit and UK Beatbox Champion Reeps One and many more. Book now for DJ Yoda live at The Forum.
QELD – USSR MP3 [Indie]
If you didn't gather from the previous review and interview I did with Bristol Hip-Hoppers QELD, I like them a lot. Their beats are crafted around old soul records and samplers; while their rhymes are based upon Socialist/left-wing ideas, and bleed together wonderfully with a number of personal issues.
DJ Shadow And Cut Chemist – Renegades Of Rhythm
DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist answer some questions about their Renegades Of Rhythm 2015 vinyl-only UK tour, which honours Afrika Bambaataa's influence on hip-hop's beginnings.