The Allergies
“The Allergies are neck deep in the world of scratchy samples…This is truly funk and soul for the 21st century!” – Craig Charles, BBC 6 Music. Since forming in 2012 The Allergies have made it their mission to reshape funky vintage sounds for the modern dancefloor. Both skilled turntablists in their own right, and known … Continue reading
The Mouse Outfit
The Mouse Outfit……..A Nationally prominent household name in Hip Hop. A decades worth of releases, collaborations with over 100 musicians, producers and vocalists, all under an enorMouse rodent shaped umbrella which despite the undulating world of music continually shifting and reshaping underneath them, have retained their Independent, DIY Hip Hop values. Since the Heady days … Continue reading
TC & The Groove Family
TC & The Groove Family are a 10-piece collective whose music celebrates the coming together of cultures, and the unity that music can provide for everyone. Driven by drummer Tim Cook, their live shows are powerful and dynamic, exploring grooves and genres from the UK and around the world, including afrobeat, breakbeat, jungle, jazz and highlife. … Continue reading
Coops
Not many rappers can boast that their first ever live performance was at London’s O2 Arena, supporting hip hop legend, Nas. Such was the talent of Coops, who at 23-years-old won Choice FM’s Breakthrough Competition, and the chance to perform alongside one of his formative influences. “I want to be inspired by the greats, rather … Continue reading
Sam Redmore & The Tropical Soundclash Allstars
Producer and artist Sam Redmore is shaping a career as one of the UK’s most exciting new talents. His path has seen him evolve from club DJ and promoter, to remixer responsible for a host of killer edits, to lighting up airwaves and stages from London to LA with his original productions. His knowledge of … Continue reading
Beatles Dub Club
A special DJ set showcasing The Fab Four like you’ve never heard before! DJ Chris Arnold takes you on a magical mystery tour of his collection of covers, remixes and tracks that sampled arguably the greatest band that ever existed – The Beatles. Expect to hear plenty of reggae, ska, latin, hip hop, dub, … Continue reading
Kabaka Pyramid
Kabaka Pyramid is a conscious revolutionary lyricist with a unique musical style; blending the power, energy and melody of Reggae with the lyricism of Hip hop. Hailing from Kingston, Jamaica this Bebble Rock Music artist uses his liquid and hypnotizing delivery to spread positive messages of spiritual evolution that forces you to listen. The name “Kabaka” … Continue reading
Izo Fitzroy
Raw, dynamic performances and honest song writing. That’s what it’s all about with the Jalapeno Records blues songstress – Izo FitzRoy. Uplifting harmonies delivered via her powerful lead vocal and jazz tinged keys work, set her apart from contemporaries and have won her play on BBC 6Music, BBC London, JazzFM, a FIP Selection award, the … Continue reading
Aleighcia Scott
PRESS KIT & EPK “Already endorsed by the legendary reggae producer and DJ Rory Stonelove, Cardiffbased Aleighcia has a sweet voice and I first noticed her when she supported Julian Marley on tour across the UK – she is continuing the long line of sweet female UK vocalists.” – Seani B Aleighcia Scott’s voice … Continue reading
Eskimo Nebula
Eskimo Nebula are a husband and wife, electronic duo, taking influence from Jamaican and UK sound system culture. Their music is a blend of hard hitting dub, high spirited reggae and powerful bass, all brought together by their own joyfully uplifting and recognisable sound. Multi-instrumentalists Adjua and Dean Forrest, who together fronted eight piece reggae … Continue reading
Jackson Mathod
Jackson Mathod is a multi-instrumentalist and singer. Drawing on influences from the likes of Miles Davis, Roy Hargrove and Christian Scott to name a few. In times where everything can feel too heavy, Jackson’s music delivers a very simple and universal message : have fun, move, and enjoy the amazing musicianship on display. ‘COME … Continue reading
Friendly Fire Band
Introducing the Friendly Fire Band, Birmingham UK’s most active Reggae/Dancehall live outfit both in the stage and in the studio with releases on the Friendly Fire Music label. 2022 has been a BIG year for the band who’s track, “It’s a Brum Ting” was picked up by the BBC for all their coverage of the Commonwealth games … Continue reading
Da Fuchaman & the Fire Blaze Band
Zemroy Thomas (13th September 1980), better known by his stage name Da Fuchaman is a Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter and member of the Rastafari movement. Da Fuchaman grew up in rural Middle Buxton on the north coast of St Ann Jamaica. His family is from a deeply religious background, so it was no surprise that … Continue reading
Lazy Habits
Following in the path of Questlove (The Roots), Lazy Habits carries on the tradition of infusing live bands/instrumentation into Hip-Hop. Big productions, bold brass sections, and cinematic string arrangements accompanied by heavy drums and an underlying current of finessed hip-hop. Lazy Habits music can best be summed up as gritty yet melodic anthems. Having found … Continue reading
Afrocluster
Afro Cluster is a Cardiff-born collective inspired by the legacy of West-African funk/Afrobeat and golden age Hip-Hop. The creative ethos behind their work is to instigate love and hope in an increasingly hostile world. Across their catalogue you will hear strong rhythms and jazzy refrains emboldened by motivational lyrics penned and delivered by emcee Skunkadelic. … Continue reading
Amy True
Forward thinking, British Born, Irish/Ugandan Poet and Songwriter Amy True has been delivering her unique fusion of politicised hip hop, jazz and soul since 2011. A true wordsmith, Amy’s steady stream of conscious, iconoclastic verse sits in visceral harmony amongst soulful melodic hooks and rich jazz motifs as she punches out poetry with unapologetic flare. … Continue reading
Lydian Collective
‘Lydian Collective make genre-crashing, boundary-smashing music seem effortless’ – CLASH MAGAZINE ‘Life affirming music’ – Nick Luscombe BBC Radio 3 With over 3 million Spotify streams and more than 1.8 million YouTube views, London-based instrumental jazz/fusion four-piece Lydian Collective are proving themselves a musical tour deforce in the UK and beyond. Their debut album ‘Adventure’ … Continue reading
JFB
4 x Champion DJ Title Holder JFB is considered the UK’s leading Scratch DJ and turntablist. JFB is the Vestax/Radio 1 Competition Winner 2003, UK DMC Champion 2007, 2011, 2015, Red Bull Thre3style European & African Wildcard Champion 2016, Red Bull Thre3style World Championship finalist 2016 and IDA UK Technical Champion 2019. This year sees … Continue reading
Afla Sackey & Afrik Bawantu
Afrik Bawanti – Critically Acclaimed, Internationally Diverse, 10-Piece, Afro-Orchestra led by Ghanaian Djembe master and vocalist Afla Sackey are a must. Blending High-Life, Afrobeat, Traditional Ghanaian Rhythms, Tight Funk and Roots Music this ensemble is a true spectacle. Redefining the genre of Afro-Funk, Afrik Bawantu bring a unique blend of syncopated West African Rhythms, Singable … Continue reading
Stephen Lewis & The Big Band of Fun
Stephen Lewis & The Big Band of Fun is a high energy, funk/dance band from New Brunswick, Canada. They are well known for captivating audiences and exploding dance floors on the worlds music festival circuit. The band has toured across the globe and taken their BIG FUN to world renowned festivals like Glastonbury (UK), Burning … Continue reading
Myele Manzanza
Born and raised in NZ on hip hop, jazz and dance music, drummer/composer Myele Manzanza is has established himself as significant musical force on London’s dynamic scene of new wave jazz artists. Since his days as part of cult combo Electric Wire Hustle, Myele has gone on to release six solo albums, with tours and collaborations … Continue reading
Kolinga
After 4 years of existence, one album: Earthquake and nearly 150 concerts in duet, Kolinga separates from the loopers to give their music another dimension by integrating new musicians. From French to English, including Lingala, a Congo language cherished by singer Rébecca M’Boungou, their songs, drawing inspiration in the roots of “Black Music”, … Continue reading
Old School Funky Family
We are very pleased to announce that we are working with the stellar stars of France’s musical community, the Old School Funky Family! Their goals are to shake the “dancefloor” while flattering the most sophisticated ears! – “An original concert, energetic but beware: a groove in place, impeccable sounds, real musicians … is at the confluence of … Continue reading
Run Come Down
Based in Bristol, ‘Run Come Down’ are a live reggae band featuring some of the finest musicians in the South-West. Founded in July 2019, RCD have managed to capture the authentic sounds of the British reggae scene, bringing you classics from the 70s and 80s as well as heavyweight originals of their own. Focusing primarily … Continue reading
Jevon Ives
Jevon Ives found his passion for singing, song writing and producing around ten years ago, bringing all these elements together to create a uniform and highly personal sound crafted exactly to order. From the instrumentation, to the melodies, lyrics and atmosphere, each is created to create the descriptive and conceptual Soul-RnB hybrid that is his … Continue reading
DJ Cheeba
Hailed as one of the most progressive audio visual artists around today, Cheeba has found an audience world wide with his unique style of turntablism and video manipulation. Cheeba is known worldwide for a variety of celebrated projects including video mixes, movie re-scores, commissioned adverts and documentaries as well as the eclectic mixtapes that have … Continue reading
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