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REVIEW: Jamahl Ryder Defy Reality Album Launch Party
Jamahl Ryder is a proud Indigenous man of many talents, from acting to rapping, to hosting his own radio show on Noongar Radio with his mate called The Naughty Bros. At the Four5Nine Bar on Saturday 15th June, Jamahl showed not only his skill but also his love of Hip Hop, with his album launch party for Defy Reality.
Walking towards the Four5Nine bar, Jamahl was at the door greeting everyone in the line. After saying hello to him I walked down the stairs and into the venue. Although it was a smaller venue, it was the perfect size for the number of people who were about to arrive.
Once it hit 9:00 pm the host of the evening Optamus from Downsyde was up on stage welcoming everyone and introducing the first act. Read more here.
Walking towards the Four5Nine bar, Jamahl was at the door greeting everyone in the line. After saying hello to him I walked down the stairs and into the venue. Although it was a smaller venue, it was the perfect size for the number of people who were about to arrive.
Once it hit 9:00 pm the host of the evening Optamus from Downsyde was up on stage welcoming everyone and introducing the first act. Read more here.
Get DUMB with Melbourne-based Rapper Kwasi
Melbourne based rapper Kwasi, 123 Agency and 1800 Tequila are proud to present the most oddly intoxicating Hip Hop show DUMB: A Kwasi Experience at Stay Gold in Melbourne for one night only on June 15th.
Set your sight on a new unparalleled realm as the strangest of experiences and boldest of imaginations take reign at the launch party of Kwasi’s newest single Dumb to be released on the 14th of June. Read more here.
Set your sight on a new unparalleled realm as the strangest of experiences and boldest of imaginations take reign at the launch party of Kwasi’s newest single Dumb to be released on the 14th of June. Read more here.
Hip Hop Pioneers Sugar Hill Gang & The Furious 5 40 years of Rapper's Delight Tour
Hip Hop pioneers Sugar Hill Gang & The Furious 5 are coming to the New Cross Inn, London, for their 40 years of Rapper's Delight Tour.
Sugar Hill Gang are infamous for their 1979 track Rapper's Delight which is credited for introducing Hip Hop music to a mainstream audience.
The Furious 5, consisted of Melle Mel, The Kidd Creole, Keith Cowboy, Mr. Ness/Scorpio and Rahiem who famously MC'd with Hip Hop Dj icon Grandmaster Flash. The group's, who were more commonly known as Grandmaster Flash and The Furious 5, use of turntablism, break-beats, DJing, and conscious lyricism are significant in the early development of Hip Hop culture.
Both groups are considered originators in the genre and culture of Hip Hop and have greatly influenced many Hip Hop artists.
Witness these iconic Hip Hop groups at the New Cross Inn, London, and join in celebrating 40 years of Rapper's Delight on Thursday 30th May. Supports from MC Nelson and Spacepope.
This is a show any true Hip Hop fan doesn't want to miss.
Doors open at 7pm and tickets are only £25! Check out the Facebook page for more information.
Sugar Hill Gang are infamous for their 1979 track Rapper's Delight which is credited for introducing Hip Hop music to a mainstream audience.
The Furious 5, consisted of Melle Mel, The Kidd Creole, Keith Cowboy, Mr. Ness/Scorpio and Rahiem who famously MC'd with Hip Hop Dj icon Grandmaster Flash. The group's, who were more commonly known as Grandmaster Flash and The Furious 5, use of turntablism, break-beats, DJing, and conscious lyricism are significant in the early development of Hip Hop culture.
Both groups are considered originators in the genre and culture of Hip Hop and have greatly influenced many Hip Hop artists.
Witness these iconic Hip Hop groups at the New Cross Inn, London, and join in celebrating 40 years of Rapper's Delight on Thursday 30th May. Supports from MC Nelson and Spacepope.
This is a show any true Hip Hop fan doesn't want to miss.
Doors open at 7pm and tickets are only £25! Check out the Facebook page for more information.
Kelis Headlining Jam On Rye 2019 & Bleecker Burger Leading Street Food
This year's Jam On Rye Festival will be bringing the world renowned superstar Kelis to Peckham her first UK festival performance of 2019.
The queen of RnB will be headlining the festival, performing her numerous international hits such as Milkshake, Trick Me and Millionaire in what is sure to be a show of carnival-esque proportions.
She’ll be joined by none other than founder of Soul II Soul and musical legend Jazzie B. Awarded an OBE for services to music in 2008 Jazzie has a well earned legacy of being one of the most respected musicians in the business, and his performance at Jam On Rye will be one to remember.
Also playing will be soul legend Omar, who having collaborated with the likes of Stevie Wonder and Carleen Anderson, not to mention also receiving an MBE for services to music fits right in to the star studded line up.
Local online radio Balamii will be hosting a stage showcasing local talent, sticking to Jam On Rye’s mission statement of supporting homegrown talent in the area. Also in keeping with this they have partnered with The Brit School – the performing arts college will put a selection of their rising stars on a stage in Tulse hill on the final Thursday of every month until May with the overall winner being awarded a slot at the festival. Read more here.
The queen of RnB will be headlining the festival, performing her numerous international hits such as Milkshake, Trick Me and Millionaire in what is sure to be a show of carnival-esque proportions.
She’ll be joined by none other than founder of Soul II Soul and musical legend Jazzie B. Awarded an OBE for services to music in 2008 Jazzie has a well earned legacy of being one of the most respected musicians in the business, and his performance at Jam On Rye will be one to remember.
Also playing will be soul legend Omar, who having collaborated with the likes of Stevie Wonder and Carleen Anderson, not to mention also receiving an MBE for services to music fits right in to the star studded line up.
Local online radio Balamii will be hosting a stage showcasing local talent, sticking to Jam On Rye’s mission statement of supporting homegrown talent in the area. Also in keeping with this they have partnered with The Brit School – the performing arts college will put a selection of their rising stars on a stage in Tulse hill on the final Thursday of every month until May with the overall winner being awarded a slot at the festival. Read more here.
Dizzy Wright Announces Nobody Cares Work Harder Australian Tour
Independent rap mainstay and Still Movin’ CEO Dizzy Wright is bringing his unmatched energy to and throughout Australia this April with his Nobody Cares Work Harder Tour featuring special guest DJ Hoppa.
With the highly anticipated album dropping on March 15th, the tour celebrates the release of his Nobody Cares, Work Harder album which features the talents of Tech N9ne, Eric Bellinger, Mozzy Berner and Curren$y.
Since his debut mixtape The Takeover in 2010, Dizzy has amassed a strong and organic fanbase across five studio albums, four EPs, and a catalogue of mixtapes. His raw vision encompassing morals and self-made nature has earned him tour invites from artists like Logic
and Kid Ink.
Read more about the tour and how to purchase tickets here.
With the highly anticipated album dropping on March 15th, the tour celebrates the release of his Nobody Cares, Work Harder album which features the talents of Tech N9ne, Eric Bellinger, Mozzy Berner and Curren$y.
Since his debut mixtape The Takeover in 2010, Dizzy has amassed a strong and organic fanbase across five studio albums, four EPs, and a catalogue of mixtapes. His raw vision encompassing morals and self-made nature has earned him tour invites from artists like Logic
and Kid Ink.
Read more about the tour and how to purchase tickets here.
Disco is Spectacular and here to stay: Interview with Norma Jean Wright
Chic with Norma Jean Wright
If you aren’t familiar with the name Chic, then I am certain you would have heard their music. Their funky brand of soulful disco tracks, such as Everybody Dance and Le Freak, are infamous, and have been played for dance floors for over 40 years. Their music has been covered by countless bands, and has been re-used and re-worked in advertising across the globe.
When guitarist Nile Rogers and bassist Bernard Edwards first formed Chic, they employed the skills of a little known vocalist by the name of Norma Jean Wright. Wright had previously sang with the female trio, The Topettes, and later toured with Detroit R&B vocal group, The Spinners.
In 1977, Wright went on to become the band’s lead vocalist, recording the vocals for the band’s self-titled debut album. Her dulcet vocals would become synonymous with the Chic sound carved out by Rogers and Edwards.
“I had no idea that the music would as iconic as it has now become but I definitely felt that the music was just good music and I was motivated."
Read more here.
When guitarist Nile Rogers and bassist Bernard Edwards first formed Chic, they employed the skills of a little known vocalist by the name of Norma Jean Wright. Wright had previously sang with the female trio, The Topettes, and later toured with Detroit R&B vocal group, The Spinners.
In 1977, Wright went on to become the band’s lead vocalist, recording the vocals for the band’s self-titled debut album. Her dulcet vocals would become synonymous with the Chic sound carved out by Rogers and Edwards.
“I had no idea that the music would as iconic as it has now become but I definitely felt that the music was just good music and I was motivated."
Read more here.