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DJ 279’s Flavas Rap Show is the longest running Rap Show in the U.K, boasting fifteen years of continuous airplay showcasing the newest artists emerging in the Hip-Hop world. In 1993, DJ 279 launched Flava of the Month, a monthly Hip-Hop party which has seen the likes of Black Twang, Skinnyman and Scratch Perverts taking the stage. Flava of the Month is back, this time with U.S Hip-Hop icons AZ and Termanology on September 29th 2010. The evening will be hosted by Mystro, and tickets start from £12.50. You can click the link below to purchase tickets for the AZ and Termanology show for Flava of the Month.

www.dingwalls.com

Flava of the Month - AZ and Termanology

As Hip-Hop Kings previously reported, Norman Jay is currently working alongside three of the most highly-tipped U.K artists in conjunction with Bacardi. I have some photo’s to share with the Hip-Hop Kings readers, and I understand the final touches are being put on the tracks ahead of their respective releases. I’ll be providing download links and social media sites for the artists when they become available. You can view the images for the Norman Jay and Bacardi Pioneers collaboration below.

Norman Jay Bacardi Pioneers

Bacardi Pioneers

BACARDI Pioneers 2

After 16 years, Fat Beats has announced the closing of the legendary label’s two remaining retail locations in New York and Los Angeles. Fat Beats will celebrate the legacies of the stores, which are scheduled to close in early September (New York: September 4th, Los Angeles: September 18th) by throwing a series of blow-out sales and tribute parties open to the public during their last weeks. Fans can check www.FatBeats.com for updates.

Fat Beats

On Friday the 13th, Columbus, Ohio MC – Sky 7th is releasing his full-length LP “Trouble Man” – 18 tracks of pure Hip Hop. Sky 7th teams up with artists such as Deacon (Cunninlynguists), Rappin’ 4-Tay, Lou Sleefe, Cyrano Sinatra, Justin Terio (Lovesick Radio), among others and features production from: 4 Finger Ring, ill Pill, & Thomax. You can view the artwork and download link for Sky 7th – Trouble Man below.

http://sky7thmusic.com/

Sky 7th - Trouble Man

It’s fair to say The Doctors Orders are responsible for bringing the biggest artists and DJ’s into the U.K, and there’s no difference as it’s announced Questlove will be headlining a DJ set on the 11th September 2010. In assosiation with Dephect, other DJ’s performing in the evening are Mr Thing and the Spin Doctor, and the first 200 tickets will be available for just £8. You can view the ticket purchase link to Questlove’s live DJ set below, along with the official “The Doctors Orders” website to view more forthcoming gigs this year.

http://bit.ly/aHMbqe

http://www.thedoctorsorders.com

Questlove

The Elbow Room in Leeds is the home to many Hip-Hop nights, previously including the Chief Wigz album launch amongst others. On the 14th August the city of Leeds will be blessed with the presence of Lewis Parker and John Robinson for a live show with tickets for just £5. Support on the evening will come from J Bravo / Brutal Artistry / Verbal Contact / DJ Prolific / Kockee K and others. There will also be a DMC 2010 set from Mike L, and live art from The Beat Inspection Scribblers. You can view the promotional flyer, and the link to the Facebook event below.

http://bit.ly/9XciV6

Lewis Parker x John Robinson Live in Leeds

A lot of people will be familiar with JC from his “The KHz Project” which was a free download which featured the likes of SonnyJim and Klashnekoff. Now JC is back with his self-formed No Money Records for a double sided single which will be available from 2nd August. The A-Side called “Ayo” features Oddisee and “Soul Search” is the B-side which presents Malik from Moorish Delta 7 and LKC. I’ll have the download / purchase links available in August, however in the meantime you can visit the new No Money Records website on the link below.

www.nomoneyrecords.com

No Money Records Presents JC

Atmosphere, the most prolific group in independent rap, has announced plans to tour the US with Rhymesayers label-mates Blueprint, Grieves & Budo, and DJ Rare Groove. The tour, which stretches 23 performances across the month of September into the beginning of October, will stoke anticipation for Blueprint’s upcoming release while introducing audiences to recent signees Grieves & Budo, who are also slated to release an album in the near future. To view a list of tour dates, hit the “continue reading” button below the promotional flyer.

Atmosphere - To All My Friends Tour

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The Splash Festival is without a doubt one of the biggest Hip-Hop festivals on the planet. Held in Germany, the Splash Festival is on par with Rock The Bells, and always presents the most relevant and biggest artists in the urban music world. This years lineup has been announced, which includes the likes of Nas and Damian Marley, The Wu Tang Clan, Masta Ace and Edo.G, and U.K’s Wiley. You can view the links and promotional image for the Splash Festival 2010 lineup below.

www.splash-festival.de

Splash Festival 2010 Lineup

Well renowed across the country, and with over a decade of live performance and rapping at hand, LATE releases a new project called “From The Vaults”. As the name suggests, From The Vaults is a collection of un-heard and unreleased music from the midlands artist, who is currently part of the Wolftown affiliation. You can view the artwork and purchase links to LATE – From The Vaults below.

LATE – From The Vaults Download HERE

LATE - From The Vaults