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SLIPJAM:B - May 6th

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

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The infamous open mic/decks jam session upstairs at The Hope, Queens Road, Brighton. 8pm - 11pm.
Featuring: Fidgital (Live violin & turntables)
Residents: Hinesy Hines & Richie Cunningham
FREE entry - Over 18’s only

brightonhiphop.com • myspace.com/slipjamb • myspace.com/hinesdesign
email: slipjam@hotmail.com



Avit T-Shirt Competition

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

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Wanna design the Official Rising Styles 2008 T-shirt?
Check out our competitions page to find out how to enter.



Rising Styles Launch Party @ Cargo

Monday, April 28th, 2008

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RISING STYLES & AFROLUTION HIP HOP SHOWCASE @ CARGO

Live performances from: Emmanuel Jal, Enlish, Koaste K, Scizzahz, Skilf & live band, Southern Suspects, Witchdoctor Wise.
DJs: DJ Catch, DJ Downlow, Excalibah, Tyni
Hosted by: DJ 279, Freecy D

Also on the night: Breakdancing, Fashion Lounge feat. Avit Clothing, Illegirl & Love Apparel (bring some extra dosh in case you see something you like)

When: Thursday 29th May 2008 7pm - 1am
Where: Cargo, 83 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3AY.
Damage: £8/£7 concessions(on the door) - or - £5 in advance.
Ticket outlets: www.cargo-london.com/shop & www.ticketweb.co.uk

Links:
kalaphool.com
cargo-london.com
afrolution.com



WILDSTYLES - Classic and Rare Hip Hop Photography

Monday, April 28th, 2008

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WILDSTYLES is an exhibition that takes you to the heart of Hip Hop, showing through the eyes of those who were there, how this music became a way of life for a global generation. Photographers involved include Normski, Janette Beckman, Eddie Otchere, Ted Polhemus, Naki, Paul Hartnett and more …

Where: Bar Vinyl in Camden, 6 Inverness Street, NW1
When: 19th of May - 16th of June 2008

For further details on the exhibit, please check out: www.pymcart.com



Wanna play Glastonbury?

Friday, April 18th, 2008

If you’re a musician aged 14-18 Youth Music & Rough Trade are offering you the chance to perform on the Left Field stage at the world famous festival.
Check www.buildaband.org for full details.



True Styles - T21 Dance

Friday, April 18th, 2008

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Learn Hip Hop and Street based dance styles

For info contact Vikkie Steege - t21dance@hotmail.com - 07900 681355
myspace.com/t21dance



Million Dan ‘SPEKTRUM’ Album Launch

Friday, April 18th, 2008

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Million Dan aka Mike J (Demon Boyz) is finally launching his long awaited solo album ‘Spektrum’.
Sat 19th April 2008 10.30pm - 2am
The Jazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden Town, London NW17PG.
Tickets: £10 Advance from jazzcafelive.com (Guaranteed Entry) more on the door.
£5 Concessions. Available by e-mailing milliondapparecords@hiphop.com
Get there early to ensure entry.
myspace.com/milliondan

milliondan.com
breakinbread.org
myspace.com/milliondapparecords
milliondapparecords.com
boomboxdistribution.net



Blunted & Rising Styles Friday 9th May

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

Rising Styles - Blunted

Blunted & Rising Styles present a night of Hip Hop and the music that influenced a generation. Expect straight up Hip Hop mixed with Funk, Breaks, and plenty of Soul.

Feat. Para & Baila (Breakin Bread), Unia (Blunted), Dutch Courage, Simpson (Zebra Traffic).

Friday 9th May
8pm -2am
Free entry - Donations welcomed.
Star & Sailor, corner of Temple Street & Western Road, Brighton.

Check bluntedpresents.co.uk



Breakdance Pioneer ‘Frosty Freeze’ Dies in NYC

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

Wayne “Frosty Freeze” Frost, a pioneering b-boy of the legendary Rock Steady Crew has died. He passed away on April 3rd aged 44 following a long illness.

Known for his legendary performances in the movies Style Wars, Wildstyle and Flashdance, his daring moves helped set off a worldwide breakdancing craze. He was also the first b-boy to appear on a magazine cover.

A memorial for Frosty is expected to take place on April 11. Our condolences go out to his family and friends.



Roots Manuva showcases new album live @ Koko, London

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

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ROOTS MANUVA with DJ MK & Shape Of Broad Minds

live at KOKO Saturday 12 April 2008
Plus: COLDCUT (dj set), Imperial Leisure - live, Underling - live, Infinite Livez - live
More TBA
Doors 9pm - curfew at 3am

BE THE FIRST TO HEAR TRACKS FROM THE NEW ALBUM LIVE!!

Tickets available here

www.myspace.com/shapeofbroadminds
www.lexrecords.com
www.coldcut.net
www.bigdada.com/artist.php?id=99
www.imperial-leisure.co.uk
www.myspace.com/theunderling