Junior Brat returns with a banger and one very conscious eye on his community. The twenty five year old South London based rapper is focused and it’s clear from the the word go. ‘Black Britain’ is the first single and visual from the forthcoming E.P ‘Love & Hate’ to be released later this summer. The track takes aim at the current state of modern inner city life and is a call to uplift the next generation. It’s an old adage but one that’s delivered with clarity and over rattling sub lo production by Status Legendary coupled with a creepingly infectious hook. The video, shot by Morgan Keyz, fits perfectly and features his old spa Megaman [So Solid] and London Huges.
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NASS Festival – First Acts For 2014 Line Up
The South West based NASS Festival today releases the first acts for its 2014 line up…
NASS has been let out of its cage with a new look and plans for 2014’s action packed weekend of world-class music, skate and BMX.
- First Acts Announced: CYPRESS HILL, NOISIA, NETSKY LIVE and MORE!
- Sport Confirmed: International Skate, BMX and Inline
- Tier 1 Tickets On Sale at www.nassfestival.com
Exploding on to the Bath and West Showground 11th-13th July, NASS returns for another weekend with over 15,000 lovers of music and action sports.
2014’s three day festival boasts massive music acts, the best in international BMX, skate and inline competitions, live graffiti, street art, break dancing and rave mischief that could only take place in the massive warehouses unmistakable to NASS. Announced so far…
Headlining one night with their only show in the UK in 2014 are Hip-hop legends CYPRESS HILL. Reunited for the first time since 2004 their performance at NASS will be a UK festival exclusive!
D+B superstar NETSKY also takes to the NASS Main Stage with NETSKY LIVE, his internationally acclaimed show including his biggest hits with a full live band.
NOISIA, the Dutch drum n’ bass pioneers, will be at hand with their pounding basslines alongside Radio 1 and 1Xtra phenomena MISTAJAM and 2013 MOBO Award winning rappers, KREPT & KONAN.
Recognised as one of the ‘Best garage’ DJs, DJ EZ will blast his love for the best new and old school Garage beats. Dance-floor drum n’ bass outfit BLACK SUN EMPIRE and Bristol-based DJ and producer TC take residence in ‘The Warehouse’ indoor arena for the late night sessions.
Other acts confirmed to appear over the weekend include DJs HANNAH WANTS, MY NU LENG and NICKY BLACKMARKET.
With these acts confirmed and so many more to follow this is one of the most anticipated stage line-ups in NASS history. Returning to NASS 2014 is the Rock Stage after a year away, hold tight for the lineup and more information coming soon.
Tier 1 tickets are available to buy at: www.nassfestival.com. Weekend camping passes start from £89
Bloom Twins – Fahrenheit
Growing up in a small Ukrainian town outside Kiev, this remarkably gifted Bloom Twins were immersed in music before escaping its’ confines, fiercely determined to head into the outside world and make an impression. They moved to London to improve their art and the culture they found shocked them. Coming from such a different background, one would fear that they might become enchanted by the big city life.
Instead they felt disconnected to the materialistic, narcissistic lifestyles of most people their age, and grew more and more committed to each other and their music. These eighteen year olds have steely drive behind the gossamer intimacy of the music. Having already mastered the keyboard, flute and harmonica, they are now turning their hand to the guitar and drums to match the electronic beats.
Tonight’s Album Party With Angel Haze
Tonight at BOXPARK beginning at 6pm under the tented event space, American female rap artist Angel Haze will grace our ears with the sweet sounds of her new album, Dirty Gold!
Meet the artist first hand and listen to her talk through 6 tracks and then take part in an exclusive Q + A afterwards
Having worked with Aussie rapper Iggy Azalea, the Republic Records signed artist is making a statement with powerful lyrics like the ones she spit in place of Jay-z’s verses in her cover of Drunk In Love during her recent performance on BBC’s Live Lounge.
For details on Angel Haze visit www.angelhazemusic.com or follow @angelhaze on Twitter
Boxpark Shoreditch
2-4 Bethnal Green Road
E1 6GY
Charlie Coffeen Ft. Angele Anise & Tyler Berg – Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe
Chicago pianist Charlie Coffeen comes together with drummer Tyler Berg and singer Angele Anise for an acoustic rendition of Kendrick Lamar’s “B*tch Don’t Kill My Vibe”.
The music video was shot by Bradley Murray, Kristie Kahns, Ryan Schorr and David Burkart. “I’ve been wearing Kendrick’s album out since it dropped, and I had an idea to do a version of this song while I was on the road for some shows last month,” says Charlie. “Angéle is one of my favorite vocalists, and Tyler and I play together all the time.
This line-up seemed like the right fit to do something special with this song, so we got together for a few hours at I.V. Lab in Chicago with some friends around to shoot the performance and ended up with this.” Charlie and Tyler are both members of Chicago hip-hop/soul/jazz band Sidewalk Chalk, which was named Best Chicago Hip-Hop Act of 2010 by Chicago Reader.
Sidewalk Chalk is releasing its sophomore album, Leaves, on February 25th before touring across the US. Initial tour dates include Chicago at the Double Door (2/21), DROM in New York (2/22), and Hotel Cafe in LA (3/28).