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Dilated Peoples European Tour 2012 [News]
Dilated Peoples European Tour 2012
Legendary Hip-Hop crew Dilated Peoples have announced their European Tour 2012 schedule, which includes one date in the U.K (London at the o2 Academy in Islington). The twenty-two date tour spans throughout a large portion of Europe, starting with Romania on the 2nd Feb and finishing with Switzerland on 1st March. The Dilated Peoples will be gracing the stage of the o2 Academy in London where tickets are expected to sell fast for the 27th February 2012 date. You can view more event information on the official website link listed above, however you can view the official tour poster and full schedule of Dilated Peoples Europen Tour 2012 here.
FEB. 2/ BUCHAREST, ROMANIA / THE SILVER CHURCH
FEB. 3 / THESSALONIKI / PRINCIPAL CLUB THEATRE
FEB. 4 / ATHENS, GREECE / FUZZ CLUB
FEB. 6 / VIENA, AUSTRIA / {SZENE WIEN}
FEB. 7 / COLOGNE, GERMANY / UNDERGROUND
FEB. 10 / AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND / MELKWEG
FEB. 11 / MUSNTER, GERMANY / SKATERS PALACE
FEB. 12 / PARIS, FRANCE / LE BATACLAN
FEB. 13 / GENT, BELGIUM / VOORUIT
FEB. 15 / BERLIN, GERMANY / LIDO
FEB. 17 / LAAX, SWITZERLAND / RIDERS PALACE
FEB. 18 / ZUIRCH, SWITZERLAND / STALL 6
FEB. 19 / NANTIES, FRANCE / HIP OPSESSION FESTIVAL
FEB. 20 / PORTO, PORTUGAL / HARD CLUB
FEB. 21 / LIBSON, PORTUGAL / THE LOUNGE
FEB. 23 / MADRID, SPAIN / ROCKTECHEN
FEB. 24 / BARCELONA, SPAIN / BIKINI
FEB. 25 / BILBAO, SPAIN / BILBOROCK
FEB. 27 / LONDON, UK / 02 ACADEMY ISLINGTON
FEB. 28 / STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN / STRAND
FEB. 29 / GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN / STICKY FINGERS
MAR. 1 / BERN, SWITZERLAND / DACHSTOCK
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Jack Flash and Wizard Release Album “Progression” [News]
Jack Flash and Wizard - Progression
http://jackflash.bandcamp.com/album/progression-album
West Yorkshire and Huddersfield-based Hip-Hop pioneer Jack Flash has now released his album “Progression” which is available to fans to download immediately. Jack Flash has worked with Wizard for the project, which is aptly titled from an individual perspective, but “Progression” is also highly relevant to the West Yorkshire Hip-Hop scene which has made huge moves in 2011. Fans can download Jack Flash and Wizard’s “Progression” from the link listed above, and you can also watch the Hip-Hop Kings interview and freestyle with Jack Flash outside Sedgwick Avenue on the video player below.
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Souls of Mischief Announce U.K and European Tour in 2012 [News]
Souls of Mischief Announce U.K and European Tour in 2012
Known primarily for their critically acclaimed album “93 Til Infinity”, Souls of Mischief are once again returning to the U.K and Europe for a brand new tour starting in March 2012. Hip-Hop Kings previously interviewed Souls of Mischief during their stop in Leeds in 2008, as part of the “Montezumas Revenge Tour” (video below) and Tajal, Opio and Phesto are once again set to amaze crowds with their live performances. As part of the Hieroglyphics crew, and working alongside Hiero Imperium Records, Tajal has recently released his collaborative project “Machine Language” with Sleeprockers. Opio has today released his new album “Vultures Wisdom Vol 2″ and Phesto’s new album “Background Check” drops on March 13th. Below is the Hip-Hop Kings interview with Souls of Mischief in 2008, and you can also view the full list of U.K Tour dates too.
March 5th Norwich Arts Centre
March 6th Ipswich The Swan
March 7th Manchester Roadhouse
March 9th Penzance Sound
March 10th Cardiff The Moon
March 11th London Jazz Cafe
March 12th Leeds The Wells
March 13th Edinburgh The Electric Circus
March 14th Glasgow Classic Grand
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Ras Kass Leaves Rap Group HRSMN [News]
Ras Kass Leaves Rap Group the HRSMN
Announced via his official youtube and twitter channels, Hip-Hop lyricist Ras Kass has told fans he has left the rap group “HRSMN” with immediate effect. The video posted on Ras Kass youtube page doesn’t go indepth as to the reasons, however he suggested that complications and relationships with certain people made the situation too complicated and has decided to leave the group. The HRSMN consisted of Ras Kass, Canibus, Kurupt and Killah Priest. There is no word on whether Ras Kass will be replaced by another fourth member, or any future plans from the HRSMN following his depature from the group. Ras Kass is working on his upcoming project F.I.L.A and Hip-Hop Kings will continue to post updates on the music and news. You can watch Ras Kass announcing leaving the HRSMN below.
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Jedi Mind Tricks – Live in London and Mancheser [News]
Jedi Mind Tricks - Violence Begets Violence Tour
Jedi Mind Tricks In London – Tickets | http://bit.ly/zEIgFZ
Jedi Mind Tricks in Manchester – Tickets | http://bit.ly/rNRSJQ
The infamous Jedi Mind Tricks are soon to be blessing the stage in London and Manchester as part of their Violence Begets Violence tour. In London, Jedi Mind Tricks will be supported by Rhyme Asylum in London on Tuesday 14th February, and DJ’s 279 and DJ Snuff and will be hosted by Mystro. On Wednesday 15th in Manchester, This Is Hip Hop and Don’t Flop present Jedi Mind Tricks, with an event that will be opened by an eight-man freestyle battle tournament. Look out for some familiar names on the night. Tickets for the respective shows can be bought using the links listed at the top of the page, and fans can also expect a Jedi Mind Tricks / Hip-Hop Kings interview in the very near future. You can also watch Jedi Mind Tricks – Design in Malice on the video player below.
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M.O.P’s Billy Danze Spearheads “Rap United Nations” Movement [News]
Rap United Nations (RUN)
D-Dub – Grown Man B.I | http://bit.ly/wvMGz6
Dutch – Battlefield | http://bit.ly/zyPKr3
Throughout his career, Billy Danze of MOP has toured globally and met and performed with countless underground Hip-Hop artists. Acknowledging their frustrations and difficulties in obtaining major deals, Billy Danze announces his new project Rap United Nations (RUN). It gives artists the chance to be heard on a larger scale, and with a united front, support each other to achieve one common goal. Two tracks from RUN are available for download (D-Dub – Grown Man B.I and Dutch – Battlefield) and you can download those from the links above. Artists wanting more information or to get involved with RUN can check the official website (Raps United Nation), and follow RUN on Twitter (@RapsUnited).
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Sedgwick Avenue Partners Hip-Hop Kings for 2012 [News]
Sedgwick Avenue Partners Hip-Hop Kings for 2012
Hip-Hop Kings are proud to announce that the iconic Sedgwick Avenue brand will be the companies primary sponsor for 2012. For Hip-Hop fans world-wide, the collaboration will see a number of joint ventures throughout the course of next year, including live events, competitions, exclusive music releases and much more to be announced throughout the early stages of next year.
For the historians amongst others, many will be aware that Sedgwick Avenue is widely regarded as the birthplace of Hip-Hop in New York City. In 2011 the Sedgwick Avenue Hip-Hop bar was opened in Leeds City Centre, and was the host to many memorable nights including Pete Rock, Jeru The Damaja, DJ Vadim, and also hosted the U.K battle event “Don’t Flop”. Sedgwick Avenue was also the location where Hip-Hop Kings hosted the official MF Doom after party towards the end of the year.
Owner of Hip-Hop Kings Ryan Maxwell was quoted the following. “I’m delighted to have secured Sedgwick Avenue bar as our primary sponsor for 2012. Both Tony (co-owner) and myself share the same desire to bring quality Hip-Hop to the masses, and this collaboration will allow us to do this in a number of ways. I’m excited that two respected brands and working together for what I’m sure will be an excellent year for Hip-Hop”.
Hip-Hop Kings will be keeping fans updated with news surrounding projects with Sedgwick Avenue through its regular channels. Fans can check the official website (www.hip-hopkings.com) and of subscribe to the mailing list on the main page.
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The Doctors Orders Present MED and Black Milk Live In London [News]
MED live at Cargo
Buy Tickets – http://bit.ly/zjarDK
One of the most successful Hip-Hop nights returns in 2012 with a live event which features MED (Stones Throw Records) and Detroit based Black Milk. Support will come from the likes of the Piff Gang and of course the Spin Doctor on the 1s and 2s. The venue is Cargo on Rivington Street in London, and doors open from 7pm – 11pm on Thursday 26th January. Fans can click the link above for tickets and more information, and you can view the official flyer for the event here. For those who aren’t aware of MED check the video below.
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The Grouch Announces East Coast Tour [News]
The Grouch East Coast Tour
A collaboration with “The Rebelution” will see The Grouch and Pep Love from Heiroglyphics embark on an East Coast tour throughout January. With a total of fourteen live dates in a very tight schedule, fans of The Grouch and Heiroglyphics will be treated to some new material, and of course some classics in their set lists. The tour starts on January 11, 2012 in Killington, VT and ends in Nashville, TN on January 28, 2012. You can view the full list of tour dates below.
01/11/12 – Killington, VT @ Pickle Barrel
01/12/12 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues
01/13/12 – New York, NY @ Best Buy Theater
01/14/12 – Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
01/15/12 – Silver Springs, MD @ The Fillmore
01/18/12 – Norfolk, VA @ The Norva
01/19/12 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
01/20/12 – Jacksonville, FL @ Mavericks
01/21/12 – Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live
01/22/12 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
01/25/12 – Ybor City, FL @ The Ritz
01/26/12 – Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
01/27/12 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
01/28/12 – Nashville, TN @ Cannery Ballroom
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Conspiracy Worldwide Present 2012 National MC Search [News]
2012_National_MC_Search_Flyer
Conspiracy Worldwide Radio has teamed up with S&H Public Relations and Hip Hop Wired, two of the largest independent owned players in the industry, to sponsor the 2012 ‘National MC Search’ in order to mine for the underdog.
Judged by veterans emcee’s Torae and Rapper Big Pooh and Kevin Nottingham’s Kareem Fort, the contest will take place on 9th January 2012 and end on 6th Febuary, when 3 finalists will be chosen based on originality, lyrical content and voice. Hip Hop Wired readers will vote for the winner who will be crowned on 20th Febuary.
The winner will recieve a grand prize which will include an appearance in the upcoming Hip Hop film Demo’s, a song on the films soundtrack, an interview on Conspiracy Worldwide Radio’s flagship show The Friday Night Live Show, free publicity worth thousands of dollars and more!
To enter simply log on at http://www.snhpr.com/ between 9th January and 3rd February 2012 and click on the ‘events’ function, select the ‘add to cart’ function and then select the ‘Paypal’ function, using any major credit card to pay your $6 entry fee. You will now need to write your Paypal receipt number, enter your name, email address, Paypal receipt number and link to your best song.
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