Tag: Hip-Hop
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.
Category: News
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.
Category: News
Fresh Kids Club Launch Party @ Sedgwick Avenue in Leeds [News]
Fresh Kids Club Launch Party @ Sedgwick Avenue in Leeds
http://www.freshkidsclub.co.uk/
If you’re around the West Yorkshire area on Thursday 13th October, head down to Sedgwick Avenue for the Fresh Kids Club launch party, which will be packed with Pens, Paint, Beers and Beats. Performances on the night will be coming from Bambooman (Konducters Lab), Thomas (Fresh Kids/Absent Minds), Toxic Logic (Beats and Pieces/Konducters Lab) alongside some graffiti artists and beatmakers. The event is running from 8pm – 1am, and you can view the promotional video for the Fresh Kids Club Launch Party @ Sedgwick Avenue in Leeds below.
Category: News
Akir ft Keesha Mishawn – Win (Supporter Sundays) [Music]
Akir ft Keesha Mishawn - Win
As a continuous effort to support Akir‘s supporter sundays project, this is the new track which features Keesha Mishawn called “Win”. The collaboration has come to a surprise, but this is what Akir had to say about Keesha Mishawn. “It seems like everyone is on a serious grind right now. I can feel the electricity in the air. Between the revolutions taking place all over the world, me quitting cigarettes, preparing for these new albums, solidifying tour dates and this week’s All-Star game, my energy and hunger have been restored. For “Win,” this week’s download, I had to call out one of the most positive, inspirational and talented woman I know”. You can listen to Akir ft Keesha Mishawn – Win on the audio player below.
Category: Music
Elton John Defends Hip Hop [News]
Sir Elton John has spoken up and defended the Hip-Hop culture. The legendary British musician also says being in the studio with rappers is “a phenomenon”.
Many people may remember Elton John when he performed alongside Eminem at the Grammys, after the release of The Marshall Mathers LP. Elton has also worked Kanye West and lended his vocals to the late 2PAc track, “Ghetto Gospel”.
“I never dismiss any form of music. I listen to everything,” Sir Elton told TeenMusic.com. “I’m on the new Kanye West record, for example. It’s a genius record. I was on the Alice and Chains record.” Elton played the piano on the star-studded “All of the Lights”. The track has been in the pipeline for a while after Elton revealed he would like to work with the likes of Kanye, Pharrell, Snoop, Timbaland and Eminem back in 2006.
“People who mock rap, and say, ‘I don’t like it,’ they should go check out Kanye in the studio rapping. Or Eminem when he’s in the studio. It’s a phenomenon,” he continued. “Don’t knock it until you’ve seen it. It may not be your cup of tea, but don’t ridicule. I find that so many of my peers of my age don’t listen to anything new. I love the new.”
Eminem revealed that Elton John played a pivotal role in his sobriety and Eminem retuned the favor when Elton entered into a civil partnership with David Furnish, sending the pianist two diamond-encrusted cock rings.
Category: News
Marvell – We Dont Speak Americano Remix [Music]
The very popular “We Dont Speak Americano” has been remixed by Marvell in a brand new freestyle leaked this evening. The track will be featured on the upcoming “Marvell FM 4″ mixtape which will be available very soon. Marvell will also have the single “We Know” available from 10th October on all good digital retailers. Marvell are a three-piece London Hip-Hop group who have quickly become popular over the past couple of years. You can listen to Marvell – We Dont Speak Americano” on the player below.
Marvell - We Dont Speak Americano Remix
Marvell
Category: Music
Good*Fella Radio Hip-Hop Series – Chiddy Bang [Video]
Chiddy Bang sits down with Good*Fella Media to talk about the making of their internationally known record “Opposite of Adults”. Quoted saying “Like Opposite of Adults, When we made that, that was the 3rd song we’d ever made. We had known each other for like 20 days when we made that.” explains Xaphoon Jones. Check out the feature with the media links to Chiddy Bang on the video. You can watch the Good*Fella Radio Hip-Hop Series interview with Chiddy Bang below.
Category: Videos
Bacardi Pioneers Sponsors U.K Music [News]
A very familiar name in the drinks world, and a proud sponsor of several artists, Bacardi have sent up “Bacardi Pioneers” which is a new inititive to sponsor upcoming U.K talent. Teaming up with the legendary Norman Jay, three artists have already been selected to work alongside Norman Jay and Bacardi in a bid to boost their profile nationwide. You can follow the existing artists on the official Facebook page, and look out for more opportunities for artists to work alongside Bacardi soon.
Bacardi Sponsors Hip Hop
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Hip Hop Hype Dog – Compilation Vol 1 [Free Download]
We treat you all too much. Here is the second free download of the evening from our good friends at Hip Hop Hype Dog. The free download is called “Hip Hop Hype Dog – Compilation Vol.1″ Here is a quote taken directly from the website.
After four successful months here at Hip Hop Hype Dog we wanted to celebrate the music surrounding the art form, so getting in touch with a few rappers/producers, we’ve created a compilation you can download for free.
This exists to showcase the artists and to give the public a musical taster of what we’ve been publishing on the blog, and what’s happening now.
The Compilation features 28 tracks, mostly British and a small seasoning of American, that we feel represent the positive direction that Hip Hop music is heading at the moment.Send this round to your friends and spread the vibe, bump it in your car, drop it at your house party, pass around the word of Hype Dog. Come check the site for daily updates on all spheres in Hip Hop, and keep informed on the ever growing world of www.hiphophypedog.blogspot.com
Feel free to click it’s sibling site www.ukhiphopmixtapes.blogspot.com, a huge up and coming resource for sharing UK mix tapes.
Hip Hop Hype Dog - Compilation Vol 1
Category: Free Downloads
Hip-Hop All Star Available to the iPhone [News]
I-play, Oberon Media’s publishing division and the world’s leading multi-platform casual games publisher, today launched Hip-Hop All Star for iPhone™ and iPod® touch. Featuring an original playlist with some of the biggest names in Hip-Hop including Busta Rhymes and Kid Cudi, Hip-Hop All Star introduces an all-new way for fans and Hip-Hop enthusiasts to experience their favorite tracks. Turning the iPhone into virtual turntables, players use the touch screen to scratch and spin their way to DJ stardom. Hip-Hop All Star brings the swagger back to music games with a playlist starring Hip-Hop chart-toppers alongside old-school Hip-Hop classics, some of them exclusive to the game. You can watch the trailer for Hip-Hop All Star below.
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