MUSIC MONDAY: ICE PRINCE - MAGICIAN REMIX FT. GYPTIAN
I should have posted this earlier in the day but instead of starting the day with this mega collab from Nigerian rapper, Ice Prince and bashment star, Gyptian you can end it on this cool vibe. Love it!
Source: SoundCloud / asensog3
STYLO G - MORE GANJAH (OLIVER TWIST REFIX)
It looks like all that time Stylo G spent with Sneakbo was long enough for him to develop a healthy taste for some good old afrobeats. Directed by Moe Musa, the humorous video reminds me of an Afroman skit.
Check out the UK dancehall star’s refix of the D’Banj hit Oliver Twist as he flies the flag for the Jamaican crew on the approriately titled More Ganjah.
MR SILVA - BOOM BOOM TAH FT. SKOB, FLAVA & KWAMZ
When it comes to the UK afrobeats scene only a few artists are killing it and one of them is definitely Mr Silva who’s proudly representing his British-Ghanaian roots. Boom Boom Tah is a no holds barred skank-till-you-drop tune which follows hot on the heels of Silva’s last smash Bo Won Sem Ma Me. The clubs are so going to get messy with this one - hands and feet Azontoing all over the shop!
EVENT: AUDIO HOOLIGANS LAUNCH PARTY
Up and coming DJ collective, Audio Hooligans host their official launch party as they take to the decks alongside fellow crews Ridiculous Riddims and Insert Media to play the best in house, bass, grime, dubstep, DnB and electro.
WARNING: This event will be a guaranteed muddy affair, so it’s not for the fainthearted, stiff-legged or musically impaired!
Check out an Audio Hooligans mix:
Audio Hooligans Launch Party
The Silver Bullet, Finsbury Park, London
Date: Saturday 17 March 2012
Time: 9pm-3am
Free before 11pm
MUSIC MONDAY: DEAD PREZ - HIP HOP
Monday has come back round again, the only difference for me is that it follows a rather messy birthday weekend (the less said about that, the better LOL). As you’ll know after reading this blog, I do love a good pick me up and for me it’s hip hop. Whatever happens in life, for me, hip hop has always been there reflecting, shaping and challenging my mood.
Two of my passions are hip hop and politics and Dead Prez marry the two perfectly right here. Enjoy!
EVENT: THE SWAP SHOP 2012
This March, fashion enthusiast Kirstyene Hughes brings The Swap Shop to London’s east end. A female-oriented event dedicated to exchanging both old and new clothing and accessories between attendees, The Swap Shop revolves around the theme of “Don’t want it, Swap it”.
For those not looking to swap or just want something else to sink their teeth into then there are a range of free activities including facials, massage therapies, jewellery workshops, make up tutorials, auctions and nail stations. Plus, beauty brand LUSH will also be showcasing their amazing products at thier market stalls.
Sounds like my kind of event - time to raid my cupboard!
The Swap Shop 2012
Date: Saturday 31 st March
Time: 2pm – 6pm
The Rag Factory, Brick Lane, London
For more info, e-mail info@swapshopinsider.co.uk
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