Albuquerque emcee Wake Self is a seasoned vet at this point. With opening slots for notable acts such as Dilated Peoples, KRS-ONE, Blackalicious, MURS, and De La Soul, tours across Europe, a solo albums called The Healing Process, Good Things Happen To Those Who Wake, and preparation of his upcoming new album, he’s been busy to say the least.
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Little Simz
Ty (Tru Thoughts)
Miss C Brown – DJ & VJ (video sets)
Logic (People’s Army)
Malik MD7
Billy Biznizz
Croc – DJ & VJ (video set)
Novelist
The Square
Bronze Nazareth is a rapper & producer associated with Wu Tang Clan, and is also a member of Wisemen &Wu Elements. The Michigan born talent has worked with numerous legends in the game and has featured on tracks alongside Rza, Raekwon The Chef, Inspectah Deck, Pete Rock, Craig G, Sean Price Killah Priest, Sunz Of Man, Kurupt of Tha Dogg Pound, Masta Killa, and this year dropped a full album with rap legend Canibus. With a new album on the way and a string of projects being made we welcome a man whose known for rocking the mic. Bronze Nazareth is somebody that any real Wu Tang fan should see live… Wu is in the building.
Rocknrollas are a UK/USA duo of producer Roll Blunt from London, UK and rapper/producer Antlive Vs Skeletor from Detroit, USA. They recently blew up the underground with their album ‘No Country For Old Men’. Together they make authentic Hip-Hop bangers that any real fan of Hip-Hop music will adore. Antlive is no rookie, and as the driving force behind and member of MF911, his group signed to Polygram back in the 90’s with video rotation on MTV, BET & The Box. He has worked with the likes of RZA, Allah Mathematics, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Proof, Public Enemy’s Chuck D & Scarface from Geto Boys. For any audience starving for creativity and that real old school underground 90’s vibe, we welcome you to Rocknrollas!
Trademark Blud is a Midlands based rapper who is going from strength to strength and recently got signed to Platformz, a Chicago based Hip-Hop label run by producer Rediculus. He has blessed stages all over the UK this year playing alongside the likes of Micall Parknsun, Skinnyman, Rewd Adams, as well as performing at this year’s Boom Bap Festival. His energetic live show is something that every Hip-Hop should experience and with his debut EP ‘Blud On The Brain’ out soon expect more and more from this talented emcee!
Shakezpeare is a Coventry rapper who has been constantly making noise for himself for the last few years. He has featured on tracks alongside Rap P from New York, Genesis Elijah, Novar FLIP, as well as working with Dr. G on various releases including his forthcoming album ‘Problem Child Grown Up’. He has shared stages with the likes of P Money, Tony D, Malik MD7, Reveal, Skinnyman, Wordsmiff and many more. Shakezpeare always delivers an electric performance so get head bang ya head! Check his music below:
Tricksta is DJ & producer who has had over 25 years experience in the game. He has played all over the UK as well as Houston, Miami, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Istanbul, Zurich, Cannes, and this year warmed up for Jeru The Damaja’s Birmingham, UK date as well as playing at Boom Bap Festival. He is known for running the UK’s longest running mixtape series UK Runnings, and has done mixtapes with Sheek Louch, Papoose, Red Cafe, Three Six Mafia, 40Glocc, Freaky Zeaky, French Montana, Ali Vegas and more.
Slam Jam is London’s urban live performance event that showcases up and coming acts on stage as well as established Hip-Hop, Reggae, Grime and R&B artists. This event is curated by Nasah [Mud Family].
What to expect on a Slam Jam night:
Every month they open & close with resident Slam Jam DJ’s Nasah, Kbee & Insite who spin a fresh selection of Hip-Hop tracks, beat’s and bangers with the host Sean Dean. Their handpicked featured acts grace the stage to showcase their sounds in-between two allocated open mic sessions for eager emcees. Representing the best of underground Hip Hop in London, Slam Jam is something you need to attend.
Beats & Bars comes to Streatham for their Capital City debut and what a line-up we have for you, as well as happy hour until 8PM to help you get into the mood. This is going to be a showcase of quality music from some of the biggest names in UK Hip-Hop.
Acts:
MICALL PARKNSUN | REWD ADAMS
GENESIS ELIJAH | IRON BRAYDZ
WORDSMIFF | NOVAR | BIG TOAST
TERRA SLIM | GEE BAG | SKRABL
TRADEMARK BLUD | BIG RIBZY
ALEX-IS | SHAKEZPEARE | NEPHILIM
DJs:
TRICKSTA | DOWNSTROKE | LATE
JUTTLA | CITIZEN KANE | CHRIS DREAD
Filmed by:
CHIBA VISUALS | FLIPLIFE TV
SNAKEYEZ TV | HIPHOPLIFEANDTIMES.COM
Clothing by:
BORED OF WISDOM | FILFY FRESH
Food Available
Drinks Promotions
Happy Hour until 8PM
Following up from their West Coast special with Funkdoobiest, Sip The Juice keep the universal balance, so for their East Coast special they are proud to present from the Native Tongues collective, straight outta Queens, New York…
BLACK SHEEP!!!
FRIDAY 12TH JUNE
THEKLA BRISTOL, The Grove, BS1 4RB
Doors 7:00pm / Ages 14+
‘Its a big track’ Urban-Heaven.com
‘Straight fire for the streets!’ TheHipHopMafia.com
‘Great music for the radio and club’ Urban-Agenda.net
Krystatic is a Wolverhampton based rapper who has been making a name for himself on the urban music scene for the last few years. He has released four projects; two albums, a mixtape and an EP, as well as numerous video releases and playing live all over the country and overseas. Now he’s back with a new FREE download single that has been released to coincide with the launch of his new clothing line ‘Get Your Hands Out My Pocket’.
‘The King, The MC’ is club banger that is produced by Tru Fam Records producer Dezert Rhino and is infectious groove that instantly grabs your attention. The track cleverly chops up vocal samples from James Brown and Run DMC which gives it an old skool authentic edge, while injecting banging drums and an up-tempo groove. Krystatic goes in hard on the mic keeping the flow tight and once again impressing.
In other news Krystatic features in the forthcoming British movie ‘The Internet’ acting in a role alongside the likes of Scorcher, Fekky, Krept & Konan and many more. A small documentary made on the set appears on leading urban channel Link Up TV at the link below…
ON SET: The Intent (New British Movie) | Link Up TV
Krystatic will also be at PST in Digbeth, Birmingham on June 11th performing alongside Malik MD7, N2P and many others, in an event that is hosted by BBC 1xtra’s Smooth Fuega & Laura Legend. The event will also include a set from DJ Unknown (USA) and the best act will be chosen to play in America, supporting T.I, B.O.B, Kid Ink & more.
To get your T-Shirt now from:
krystatic27@gmail.com
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