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Spredluv presents “Ladies First” @ Lockside Lounge, Camden, 27th May
Hosted by Miss Fae Simon, last night saw a collective of ladies and Spredluv band members who graced the stage and delivered beautiful vibes all night, big shout outs to all who attended, I can’t wait for the next one, full info here: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=549685594#!/event.php?eid=108524759180204&ref=mf
Pics in order of performance:
Rebel MC, Screaming Soul & DEFDFIRES @ Jamm, Brixton, 1st May
Straight after the comedy night in Catford, I made my way down to funky Brixton town to go and Jam at the Jamm on Kennington Road, I’d just missed Rebel MC do his thing, but luckily caught DJ Snuff on the decks, Screaming Soul and DEFDFIRES performing on stage…Screaming Soul smashed it, heavy bass lines and dub infused beats alongside revolutionary conscious lyrics – our own Nas & Damian Marley duo, straight up! DDF next up with their double time raps and funky beats, big up Jazza on the dance moves still, Prymary Source, EL and Nemesis ripping up the mics, its been a while so it was extra special to see these guys nicing up the place, check out the myspace pages for a sample of the music…
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- DJ Snuff (End of the Weak, Speakers Corner)
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- DJ Snuff
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- Screaming Soul
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- Screaming Soul
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- Screaming Soul
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- Screaming Soul
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- Screaming Soul
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- DDF
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Celebration of Dance @ Bernie Grant Arts Centre, 29th April
Selma Nicholls, director of dance company Creative Engagement who run a dance studio at the Bernie Grant Arts centre in Tottenham, recently had news that the premises she runs her business from is soon to lose funding and she must find a new home, affecting many young people that use the studio for dance practice.
This event was therefore arranged as a fund raiser to help raise funds to relocate…the call for help went out, and dance crews all over responded, what we ended up with was a night of fantastic dance theatre, some of which blew me away. Hosted by Hakim Onibudo, director of Impact Dance UK and Performing on the night we had: Bird Gang, Uchenna, Ishimwa, E-Motionz, Carinne Gayle & Tashan Taylor, IronIncs and the night finished off with an amazing performance by Ballet Black.
Recent news has surfaced that the company may not have to relocate just yet, allowing more time to find a new home, watch this space, massive shout outs to all involved especially Selma for organising such a good event in so little time, all the dancers who responded to the calls for help! And everyone who turned up to support the night, much love.
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- Crazy Harmonica
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- Bird Gang
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- e-motionz
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- Corinne Gayle & Tashan Taylor
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- Uchenna
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- Ishimwa
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- Ballet Black
SOUL @ O2 Academy, Bristol, 28th Feb 2010
Saturday night at the O2 Academy in Bristol saw the return of some old school legends who rocked the house til 3am…Hosted by none other than Soul Queen Rose Windross, the night began with Odyssey singing classics like “dont you tell me tell her” and “inside out”…up next were Heatwave with more classics and some serious dance moves! Dropping my favourite tune of the night “Mind Blowing Decisions” had me singing along and “always and forever” had me searching for my wifey…last but not least was Gwen Dickey of Rose Royce who grabbed the staged with her diva presence and ended the night with classics such as “wishing on a star” and “car wash”
Home Grown: The Story Of UK Hip Hop
15 October 2009 - march 2010
The exhibition will feature never seen before photographs and memorabilia from private collections of photographers, DJ’s and many more legends in the game, be sure to check this out.
It was great news to hear about this exhibition and be a contributer, the exhbition runs all the way until next March with various performances taking place on certain dates over the coming months, check out the website for updated information:
http://www.urbis.org.uk/page.asp?id=3340
HomeGrown: The Story of UK Hip Hop is the first major exhibition to chronicle, in depth, the development of the UK Hip Hop scene. Looking back over three decades, the exhibition tells the story of how a generation of youth took the spirit of the Bronx block party and fused it with their own uniquely British influences. In doing so it shows how a US subculture featuring art, politics, rhyme, dance and music was adopted, adapted and embraced to create a powerful, complex, cultural force, this side of the
Atlantic. Working with the UK’s most influential figures in Hip Hop the exhibition brings together the rare, remarkable and irreplaceable in Hip Hop photography, music, film and fashion from the best private collections.
I have submitted a number of shots I’ve taken over the last 5 years on the UK HipHop scene, check them out below…
Peace
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- Artcha performing at Deal Real records 2007
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- Aslan performing with Killah Priest at Brixton Mass 2007
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- Breakin Bread at the Jazz Cafe 2009
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- Imperial Steps battling at Breakin Bread, the Rhythm Factory 2005
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- Imperial Steps battling at Breakin Bread, the Rhythm Factory 2005
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- Imperial Steps battling at Breakin Bread, the Rhythm Factory 2005
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- Crowd at Breakin Bread, the Rhythm Factory 2005
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- Imperial Steps battling at Breakin Bread, the Rhythm Factory 2005
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- Breakin Bread at the Jazz Cafe 2007
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- Imperial Steps battling at the Jazz Cafe 2007
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- Imperial Steps battling at Breakin Bread, the Rhythm Factory 2005
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- Imperial Steps battling at Breakin Bread, the Rhythm Factory 2005
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- DJ Rob Life at Breakin Bread, the Rhythm Factory 2005
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- Imperial Steps battling at Breakin Bread, the Rhythm Factory 2005
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- Imperial Steps battling at Breakin Bread, the Rhythm Factory 2005
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- Popper Raj with Born to Rock at the Jazz Cafe 2008
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- Breaking Bread at the Rhythm Factory 2006
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- Chipmunk performing at Takeover, the Royal Festival Hall 2009
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- DJ Harry Love at Chester P's five word freestle trial, the Dublin Castle 2006
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- DJ Rob Life at Breakin Bread, the Rhythm Factory 2006
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- DJ Sarah Love at Lovebox festival, 55DSL tent, Victoria Park 2006
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- DJ Skeg at Breakin Bread, the Rhythm Factory 2006
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- Faith SFX supporting Ghostface Killah at the Coronet 2006
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- Fantastic Freeze (live to break crew) at Breakin Bread, the Rhythm Factory 2006
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- Farmer G at Brick City Boutique, the Elbow Rooms 2009
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- Foreign Beggars at 93 Feet East, Brick Lane 2007
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- Ghetto supporting Rick Ross at the Shepherds Bush Empire 2008
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- Imperial Steps performing at the Lovebox Festival, 55DSL tent, Victoria Park 2006
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- Iron Braydz performing at Strangebrew, the Roundhouse 2008
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- Iron Braydz performing at Aftershock, the Royal Festival Hall 2007
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- Jokerstar Flukebeat at Brick City Boutique, the Elbow Rooms 2009
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- Jonzi D at the 2009 Breakin Convention, Saddlers Wells
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- Klashnekoff - promo shots for forthcoming album, 2009
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- Klashnekoff - promo shots 2006
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- Klashnekoff - promo shots 2006
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- Kyza supporting Saigon at the Brixton Academy 2007
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- Lil Tim performing at the 2009 Breakin Convention, Saddlers Wells
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- MC D performing at Deal Real records 2007
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- MC D performing at the Lovebox Festival, 55DSL tent, Victoria Park 2006
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- Million Dan performing at the Lovebox Festival, 55DSL tent, Victoria Park 2006
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- Mr Sounds performing at Brick City Boutique, the Elbow Rooms 2006
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- Mr Tibbs performing at the Lovebox Festival, 55DSL tent, Victoria Park 2006
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- Mr Tibbs performing at the Lovebox Festival, 55DSL tent, Victoria Park 2006
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- N Dubz performing at teh City Showcase 2007
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- Norman & Steve at Club Cirque, 2005
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- Pervez (live to break crew) at Breakin bread, the Jazz Cafe 2009
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- Remus performing at Brick City Boutique, the Elbow Rooms 2009
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- Riz MC performing at EAR, the Royal Festival Hall 2008
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- Rodney P performing at the Lovebox Festival, 55DSL tent, Victoria Park 2006
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- Sarah Love at Chester P's five word freestyle trials, the Dublin Castle 2006
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- DJ Skitz performing at the Lovebox Festival, 55DSL tent, Victoria Park 2006
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- Skriblah & D Ablo - promo shots 2009
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- Terrafirma - "Git Down" video shoot stills 2006
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- Thursday Night Throwdown at Plan B, 2006
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- Thursday Night Throwdown at Plan B, 2008
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- Turbo at Thursday Night Throwdown at Plan B, 2008
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- Vitamin (Imperial Steps) at Breakin Bread, the Rhythm Factory 2006
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- Wancee supporting Rick Ross at the Shepherds Bush Empire 2008
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- Wancee - Promo shot 2006
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