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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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GZA Announces the Liquid Swords 2012 Tour [News]
GZA Announces the Liquid Swords 2012 Tour
27.01. Sheffield, o2 Academy
28.01. Oxford, o2 Academy
29.01. Liverpool, o2 Academy
30.01. Bournemouth, The Old Fire Station
31.01. London, o2 Academy
04:02. Cologne, vinegar factory
05.02. Stuttgart, tube
06.02. Munich, Backstage
07.02. Berlin, Cassiopeia
08.02. Hamburg, Klubsen
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Jeru Da Damaja Live @ Sedgwick Avenue in Leeds [News]
Jeru Da Damaja Live at Sedgwick Avenue in Leeds
https://www.facebook.com/glorybar
To finish 2011 on a high, the Sedgwick Avenue bar in Leeds (Hip-Hop Kings favourite) is hosting the legend that is Jeru Da Damaja on Sunday 11th December. With entry only £4.00 on the door and drinks offers available throughout the evening this is not one to be missed. You can view further details on the official Sedgwick Avenue Facebook Page listed above.
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Wiley Prepares New Album “Evolve or be Extinct” [News]
Wiley - Evolve or be Extinct
http://ninjatune.net/release/wiley/evolve-or-be-extinct
Big Dada artist Wiley has announced the name of his new album “Evolve or be Extinct” which will be released via Big Dada Records on 19th January 2012. Wiley will also embark on a U.K tour starting 20th January – 1st February to support the album release, which will be the follow-up to his previous release “100% Publishing”. Fans can pre-order the album from the link listed above, and view the official promo artwork for Wiley – Evolve or be Extinct above.
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Moniker and Adidas Re-Release “Adidas Originals Consortium” [News]
Moniker and Adidas Re-Release Adidas Originals Consortium
London-based Moniker Projects have teamed up with Adidas to re-release the Adidas Originals Consortium, a tribute to grass-roots Adidas style mixed with some sharp focus and quality craftmanship for their FW11 series. Moniker Projects represent urban culuture, and the Adidas Originals Consortium was featured in this years’ “Moniker Air Fair” in East London. The launch of the new Consortium goes on sale to fans this Saturday (26th November 2011) at the Adidas Originals concept store in Soho, London. Fans can view a sample of the new Adidas Originals Consortium FW11 range above.
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Non Stop Beatz Launches New Website [News]
Non Stop Beatz
A fantastic new opportunity for beatmakers, artists, and anybody involved in the music scene has launched a brand new website called “Non Stop Beatz”. The idea is for artists to be able to purchase or lease beats from a range of International beatmakers and producers, who create free accounts and upload their music. Music and ideas are shared, and Non Stop Beatz provides a great platform in a continually innovative and diverse environment. You can follow Non Stop Beatz on Twitter (@NonStopBeatz) and you can visit Non Stop Beatz from the URL link above.
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Comedy Roast U.K Live – The Roast of Bushkin (Heartless Crew) [News]
Comedy Roast U.K Live - The Roast of Bushkin (Heartless Crew)
With a number of high profile events already under their belt, the latest Comedy Roast will be to the Heartlesss Crew member Bushkin, live at the o2 Empire at Shepherds Bush. For those who aren’t aware, a number of comedians dedicate an evening to “roast” a celebrity, and previous victims have included So Solid Crew’s “Harvey” and Ashley Walters. Bushkin (Heartless Crew) is next on the spotlight, and fans can start to purchase tickets from the link listed above for the event this Sunday 27th November. You can view the promotional flyer for Comedy Roast U.K live above, and watch the roasting of Ashley Walters on the video player below.
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