Tag: Leeds
Defenders of Style – Dirty Sterling [Free Download]
Defenders of Style
For the constant growing West Yorkshire Hip-Hop scene, nobody is more relevant than Defenders of Style, and their latest mixtape “Dirty Sterling” is once again available for free download. Defenders of Style (Jack Danz, Disgust, Prys, Joe snow, DJ Sirplus) have collectively released the project in an effort to showcase their latest music to the nation. The fourteen track mixtape also includes guest features from the likes of Jack Flash, Matter and Lego amongst other local artists. Dirty Sterling is available for free download from the official Defenders of Style bandcamp page (link above), and you can also view the official Defenders of Style logo here. Hip-Hop Kings fans can watch the freestyle and interview with Defenders of Style MC Joe Snow on the video player below.
Category: Free Downloads
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
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.
Category: News
Matter Freestyle and Interview with Hip-Hop Kings [Exclusive]
Matter - The Stitch Up
http://mistermatter.bandcamp.com/album/the-stitch-up
Here is the brand new interview and freestyle from Leeds, West Yorkshire and Verbal Contact frontman Matter. Hip-Hop Kings readers will probably be more familiar with Matter as a battle rapper in Don’t Flop, however musically we speak on the latest news surrounding Matter and Verbal Contact, along with his thoughts and plans for Don’t Flop. Matter also gives an exclusive freestyle to Hip-Hop Kings fans, and we see a cameo from U.K Hip-Hop legend Mystro too. Fans can download Matter‘s project “The Stitch Up” as a free download from the link above, and you can watch the Matter freestyle and interview with Hip-Hop Kings on the video player below.
Category: Exclusive
Fresh Kids Club Present Savvy (aka Asaviour) [News]
Fresh Kids Club Present Savvy (aka Asaviour)
Fresh Kids Club Facebook Page | http://on.fb.me/s2nSV1
Last month the Fresh Kids Club had their Leeds launch party at Sedgwick Avenue which turned out to be a huge success. This month (Thursday 10th November) will see the second Fresh Kids Club event with a special guest in the form of Savvy (aka Asaviour). Other DJ’s on the night include DJ Logik, Beatmode and Slobodan amongst others, and as always the live artwork will be running throughout the evening. You can view the official flyer to Fresh Kids Club Present Savvy (aka asaviour) 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
Don’t Flop Leeds – Third Quarter Live Rap Battles [News]
Dont Flop Leeds Live Rap Battles
Following the massive success of the U.K rap battle league Don’t Flop, Sedgwick Avenue will be the host of the first Don’t Flop event in Leeds. Main battles including Matter vs Pamflit and Lunar C vs Micky Worthless amongst a list of try out battles, plus Hip-Hop Kings will be hosting the after party up until 22:00 Tickets are £3.00 on the door however the Hip-Hop Kings after party is free. You can view the official flyer to the Don’t Flop Leeds event above, and you can also view the Lunar C exclusive freestyle and interview on the video player below.
Category: News
The Human Shield Presents – Real Talk Palestine Charity Event in Leeds [News]
The Human Shield Presents Palestine Charity Event Real Talk in Leeds
Information on “The Samouni Family” – http://bit.ly/hDO7FL
It’s not often we get such a massive lineup of U.K Hip-Hop artist in the North of England, however The Human Shield is proud to present a charity event for Palestine called “Real Talk”. Hip-Hop Kings and Global Faction will be attending to film the event, which will feature a number of U.K artists including Mic Righteous, M9, Rewd Adams, Cyclonious, Jimmy Jitsu and Nate amongst others. Please come and support to not only raise awareness for “The Samouni Family” which consists of 112 children with very little support since the bombardment of Gaza by Isreal. Please visit the link above for more information. You can view the official event flyer above.
Category: News
Louis Logic Interview Part One [Exclusive]
Louis Logic
It’s finally here, here is part one of the Louis Logic exclusive interview with Hip-Hop Kings. I start the interview by asking Louis Logic about the city of Leeds, and we then talk about the album “Me and Everyone You Know” along with the singles “Idiot Gear” and his inspiration for writing. Make sure you check the official Hip-Hop Kings youtube channel for other interviews, and look out for the Louis Logic interview part two coming soon. You can watch the Louis Logic part one interview with Hip-Hop Kings below.
Category: Exclusive
Souls of Mischief Interview [Exclusive]
Here is a brand new exclusive from Hip-Hop Kings as I interviewed Hip-Hop legends Souls of Mischief during their U.K tour. You’ll be aware that only a few days ago I reviewed the Rodney P and Skitz show in Leeds (my city), and Souls of Mischief also stopped by to perform. Souls of Mischief were asked about their new album Montezuma’s Revenge, their personal favourite tracks from the album, and my personal favourite Postal. Souls of Mischief were also asked about their classic album “93 Til Infinity” and their plans for the rest of 2010. You can watch the exclusive Souls of Mischief interview below.
Category: Exclusive
