KOTB Live Sat 27th Feb @ Vibe Bar London

Tomorrow night (Sat 27th Feb) at The Vibe Bar in London is the next King Of The Beats Live night, great trailer and dope to see Ed Strong and 4force taking part.

Cappo & Endemic Live in the Studio 22-02-2010

Some surreal moments for sure and some slightly more serious chat. Mainly Cappo, Endemic and Cappo & Endemic Tracks and Cappo gets his extended freestyle on.

DOWNLOAD HERE

Cappo & Endemic Live in the Studio

DJ Cro's Podcast

Cappo - Psychological Warfare (Cappo's Bandcamp)
Cappo - Loyalty (Son)
Endemic feat Hell Razah, Melanin 9 and Kevlaar 7 - Three Kings (No Cure)
Endemic & Cappo - Eagles (No Cure)
Bug - Cosmic Lab (http://www.bugmusic.net/)
Endemic & Cappo - Crumbs Live (Exclusive)
Cappo Freestyle (starts at 34 mins in)
Endemic feat Timbo King and Planet Asia - Robin Hood Theory (No Cure)
Endemic & Cappo - Hacksaw (No Cure)

The links we mess up are

http://cappo.bandcamp.com/

http://www.myspace.com/endemicproductions

http://www.myspace.com/capponotts

The No Cure website seems to be down but try http://www.nocurerecords.com

Enjoy

Grab the 12" or digital download

Remix For Victory WINNERS by Crate Escape Records

sorry for the delay, after lots of listening the following winners were decided between Jonny, Audessey, Ollie Teeba, No Sleep Nigel and Myself

1st Place The Illness Ashoke Remix
2nd Place The Remedy Ajuda Remix
3rd Place The Remedy MagOwl Remix

Remix For Victory WINNERS by Crate Escape Records

Honourable mentions: DJ Emm Are, Paul Damerau, Beat Trix, Evil Needle, Upskiboo, The Blend, Downstroke, GBonson, Myke Forte and Mac McRaw

Many thanks to everyone for taking part, some really great remixes were submitted.

Half Past Calm 2

Jon's Got Beats

Quit While You're Ahead

Wow, nice mix of emcees, Choclair (Father Time), Maestro (Fresh Wes...Fine Tune Da Mic, had no idea there was a video for this!), Moka Only (More Soup) and Classified (who's single it is and I don;t think I've heard of before!)

Ras Works Mixtape Free Download

Yup, Ras has been busy with some dope remixes and the mixtape does indeed work. I'm really liking his progression on this, right click on this pic and save as or go here to get your download on
If you need convincing to use up some of your bandwidth check this for a snippet

Previous sureshots from Ras pictured below, get hunting well worth the effort, if you give him some abuse or money you might be able to grab a copy or two http://www.myspace.com/rasbeats

Left is the Ras Beats Balance EP feat Tableek, Jax (RIP), J-Biz etc, right is the J-Biz 12"

For the record, I'm still stuck in 95 and off to inhale some breakbeats from hell...

MI 15-02-2010

New shorter show and checking back my mic's abit low (probably a good thing!) Enjoy, I'll have Cappo and Endemic live in the studio next week.

Main Ingredient Radio Show
Mon Nights 1-2am New Style Radio,
98.7FM (West Midlands) / Sensei FM 15-02-2010

DOWNLOAD HERE!
http://www.sendspace.com/file/03zoig

Sci-Fi Stu - The Will 4 feat Vast Aire (Domination / AMG)
Reflection Eternal - It's Just Begun feat J Cole, J Electronica & Mos Def (Blacksmith)
Roc Marciano, Joe Blow & Marco Polo - FIRE! (Exclusive)
Lewis Parker feat John Robinson - The Unseen Trap (Project Mooncircle)
Sputnik Brown - Skye Blues (High Water)
Mystro - Aquarius (Don't Biznizz)
House Shoes - The Makings (Do Over)
Raekwon - 10 Bricks (Manhattan)
aSmash - Sorry (S-type Bandcamp)
Ty - Emotions feat Sarina Leah & Shaun Escoffrey (BBE)
Cappo - Psychological Warfare (Cappo Bandcamp)
$amhill - Agony Of Defeat (Exclusive)
Muhsinah - Always Smile (All City)
Bullion - Crazy Over You (One Handed Music)
Redbeard - Sick On My Jumpa Wizard Remix (Eat Good / Headspace)
Fliptrix feat Jehst - Get Involved (High Focus)
Whitefield Brothers - Gifted Oh No Remix (Now Again)

Freestyle First Birthday Tonight @ Bulls Head

Yep Freestyles one and to celebrate Sam's got Ritchie Reissue as the guest upstairs with them using 4 decks all night, Facebook Group here and more info after the Flyer



FRIDAY 12TH FEBRUARY

FREESTYLE 1ST BIRTHDAY

UPSTAIRS:
RITCHIE RE-ISSUE (FUNKBOX) & SAM REDMORE (LEFTFOOT)
PLAYING ON 4 DECKS, 2 MIXERS ALL NIGHT LONG

DOWNSTAIRS:
CHEWIE (BAM BAM), ROB J & BORO UPSETTER (MAIN STEM/DROPOUT BOOGIE)

The last 12 months has been terrific for Freestyle, with some tremendous parties going down on a monthly basis. 2010 has seen the night step up to a weekly Friday slot and for our first birthday party the Bull's Head plays host to our biggest event yet.

Spread over two floors of musical goodness, upstairs sees the return of Funkbox's Ritchie Re-Issue who tore the place to pieces back in October with a mind blowing blend of funk, soul, hip hop, rock 'n' roll, reggae and anything else with a killer groove. He'll be joining me on the Bull's Head wheels of steel for a four deck, two mixer spectacular, with extra tracks, acappellas, scratches, loops, breaks, beats and anything else we can get our hands on thrown into the mix. Not to be missed!

For a recording of Ritchie Re-Issue's set last time he played at Freestyle, head to http://soundcloud.com/freestyle-live/ritchie-re-issue-freestyle-10-10-09

Downstairs meanwhile, the Main Stem/Dropout Boogie crew will be keeping things running smoothly with a tasty selection of boogie, balearic, disco, house and much more, before Rob J inevitably finds his way to the floor and impresses us all with his breakdancing finesse.

More free mixes available to download at http://soundcloud.com/samredmore

Brand new mix CDs, cakes, party poppers and the like to be handed out on the night.

Drinks offers before 11 (upstairs only):
* Becks 2-4-1
* Double Vodka £2
* Double Rum £2
* Tequila £1
* Bottle House Wine £8

Bull's Head, Moseley, 9pm-2am
Free entry before 10pm, £3 thereafter (upstairs only)

Whitefield Brothers

I'll have a new radio show to up soon but in the meantime here's a new Whitefield Brothers video, album should be amazing

Freestyle Set and Gigs

Sorry no radio this week but so you've still got your music fix here's part of my set from FREESTYLE @ The Bulls Head from the 22-01-2010, no tracklist but I'm sure you'll enjoy. Back on with the show next Monday.

Busy weekend ahead too with one of my favourite DJ's playing at the Yardbird on Friday 5th for Home Cookin' - DJ Pogo

Then on Saturday 6th it's Jibbering Live @ The Hare and Hounds with Keith Lawrence (if you have any of his records you already know!) and the Fat Digester and Jibbering Jon's Birthday

First Radio Show of 2010 FREE DOWNLOAD & Hedz 9th Birthday

Thanks to Sam Redmore and everyone that made it to Freestyle on Friday, was a great night, should have the set for download soon. This Friday I'll be playing at the Heducation 9th Birthday / DJ Switch's 21st Birthday Party @ The Rainbow, flyer below and more details here. Enjoy the show and have a great week

Cro

Main Ingredient Radio Show
Mon Nights 12-2am New Style Radio,
98.7FM (West Midlands) / Sensei FM 25-01-2010

DOWNLOAD HERE
http://sharebee.com/c1d94618

Mystro 2009 Rap Up (Exclusive)
Jay Electronica - Exhibit C

Roc Marciano & Joe Blow - Fire (Exclusive)

Phene - Times Changing Dockmini Prod (Exclusive)

Tragic Allies - Misiles and Guns (Exclusive)

Killa Sha - Come On

NYGz - Ready (Year Round)

Cambatta - Everlasting Pete Cannon Prod (Exclusive)

Fashawn feat Blu - Samsonite Man

Cappo & Endemic - Needle Drop (No Cure)

MF Doom - Air Ghost Remix

Flying Lotus - Camel Nosaj Thing Remix (Warp)

Bullion - Crazy Over You (One Handed Music)

Samhill - Twisted Emotions P Brothers Prod (Exclusive)

Cormega feat Prodigy & Styles P - Dirty Game Remix

Lewis Parker feat John Robinson - The Unseen Trap (Project Mooncircle)

Reflection Eternal feat J.Cole, Mos Def & Jay Electronica - Just Begun

Ghostface - One (Epic)

D'Angelo - Devil's Pie

DJ Spinna feat Elzhi - More Colors (High Water Music)

Ralph Rip Shit - Bros92 (ocdc.co.uk)

Sonnyjim - The Purple Patch Kelakovski Prod (Eat Good)

Yogi - Hidden Chapter (Exclusive)

DJ IQ & Joker Starr - Sunshine (ManCan)

Apache - Gangsta Bitch (Tommy Boy)

Mystro - Maintain (Don't Bizznizz)

Damu feat Raw Poetic - Day By Day

Pheonix Da Icefire feat M9 - Higher Learning

Skandal - Spaceship

DOOM - Gazillion Ear Jneiro Jarel Remix (Lex)

Hudson Mohawke - FUSE (Warp)

Remix For Victory Submissions

Many thanks to all the producers who took the time to remix the Soundsci "Dig For Victory" tracks, we've been overwhelmed with the response with mixes coming from all over the world. If you missed the competition there's still time to enter as it's currently a Louis Den Challenge with the deadline this Sunday 31st Jan 6pm GMT, cop the acapellas here. The winner will be announced after Sundays Live stream so we have a decent amount of time to digest all the remixes, any questions holla! For now check the remixes that have already been submitted, enjoy!

Original mixes here
Dig For Victory Original Mixes by Crate Escape Records

Remix Submissions

Remix For Victory Submissions by Crate Escape Records

FREESTYLE This Friday @ The Bulls Head

I'm currently getting all the Soundsci Remixes together and uploaded so hold tight, had a great response with entries from all over the world, many thanks to everyone who has taken part.

Sam Redmore's FREESTYLE night has just gone weekly and he's got me playing tomorrow night. FREE before 10pm and £2 after, if you need more info click here I'll be playing a selection of hip-hop, funk, reggae, soul and anything else that takes my fancy

Remix For Victory Competition FREE DOWNLOAD

The rules are simple, remix any track of your choice using the acapella’s provided (we’ve tagged the bpm’s on the end for ease). You can listen to the originals here http://soundsci.bandcamp.com/album/dig-for-victory-ep (if you purchase the release you’ll get an additional 3 acapella’s all of which can be used too). Then submit your remix to info@crateescaperecords.com You have until the Monday 18th January to send your remix, with the winner being chosen by Soundsi and featured on a future release, sample clearance permitting, not that we’d advocate that sort of thing obviously ;) In submitting it you agree to us putting it up on bandcamp so listeners can also judge for themselves and to be as fair to each producer as possible, please also include credits and contact details if you would like them listed. Audessey and U-George will also record a track for free for the winner as a prize or Jonny will make you a beat if you rap too, can’t say fairer than that!

That’s all there is to it, good luck!

Happy New Year

Now go pick up F.D.T. EP AVAILABLE FROM ITUNES
and as a bonus

Hedz Xmas Party @ The Rainbow, Tonight Fri 18th Dec

HEDUCATION XMAS PAYBACK PARTY

DJ KILLER TOMATO
(GOLDIE LOOKIN CHAIN TOUR DJ)
www.djkillertomato.com

FRIDAY 18th DECEMBER @ THE RAINBOW (Pub & Courtyard)

DJ Killer Tomato, a master of the club hip-hop mash-up, has earned his stripes rocking the decks alongside various names such as Goldie Lookin Chain, Feeder, Alabama 3 and Skinnyman. He wowed the judges at the DMC DJ Championships, gaining a prestigious second place victory in the team battles, and now uses all of his skills and experience to rip up dance-floors around the UK and beyond. He has been patiently waiting for an opportunity to show the Midlands’ hedz what he can do – don’t miss out! Check out his mixes by following these links:
http://www.mixcloud.com/DJKILLERTOMATO/killer-tactics/
http://soundcloud.com/dj-killer-tomato/01-better-by-far

In the true Christmas spirit, there will be free invites for members of Heducation, and for those lucky enough to spot one in shops, cafes and bars around Birmingham...
…download yours from www.heducation.com
or the Facebook Heducation Group -
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5254788885 (Right-click the image and select ‘Save Image As’).

Plus we have been given hats, wallets and exclusive mix CDs to give away to you lucky people, by our favourite clothing company, THTC (The Hemp Trading Company). Check out www.thtc.co.uk to find out why THTC are leading the way in ecologically-sound fashions - helping you to simultaneously look cool, AND save the world!!!

HEDUCATION in the courtyard: Party Hip-Hop & Block Rockin Breaks
DJ KILLER TOMATO
MYLZ
CRO
MALICIOUS DJ
THE DOCTOR

FUNKBOX in the bar: Pure Funk, Soul, Rare Groove
ROY ROAST BEEF
REVO
RITCHIE RE-ISSUE

10pm – 3.30am @ The Rainbow, Adderely St, Digbeth, Birmingham, B12 0LD
www.heducation.com
www.hedz.ltd.uk
www.therainbowvenues.com

Tax:
With invite: Free before 11pm / £3 after
Without invite: £3 before 11pm / £5 after
Tickets: £3 (+ 50p booking fee) - https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/events/?id=10009426

Invites available from:
• http://www.mylz.co.uk/heducation/flyers/eflyerxmas09.jpg
• Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=170067578478&ref=ts
• Facebook Heducation Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5254788885

Louis Den Beat Battle 08 TONIGHT Please note NEW VENUE!!!

TONIGHT! New Venue, New Venue, New Venue!

BUDGIE
Louis Den's own BUDGE is reppin on the boards for this one..you've heard the range from the screw face bangers to the smooth jam mack soundtracks, Budgie is a sick producer and sought after DJ...he's bound to impress!!

WIZARD
Hastings based producer and one half of the OSB'z Wiz is a LDBB vet reppin since homework #4 back in 2007!!, he's been waiting patiently to get on the bill and now its his turn..you know the beats, the boombap bounce to the chilled out headnodders and the endless free releases he churns out!...wiz is a total package and one of the hardest working beatmakers in the UK!

GHOST TOWN
Sick production team originally from Leeds now based in london (and mostly just a 1 man operation). Ghosttown have credits for Foreign Beggars, Mystro, Guilty Simpson, Phat Kat and more...check the thread I posted earlier in this week for look into their new london based "squat" lab..expect sick beats!

CHEMO
Badboy producer (no not for diddy..you know what I mean). Chemo's put the work in behind the boards for years now and has the credits to prove it JOE BUDDEN, KYZA, TRIPLE DARKNESS, VAKILL, SEAN PRICE (do we need to continue??!). Fresh out the Killamonjaro labs Chemo's out to bless the den with BANGERS!.

and on the mic we have Birminghams own JUICE ALEEM (big dada/shadowless) fresh off his release JERUSALAAM COME.

VERB T blessing us for the second (but 1st official time hopefully) after not being able to show for what was the second beat cypher (with S-TYPE, JAISU, DARREN PAUL & ROEG DU CASQ)..Verbs was unable to make it due to family commitments but he's back with a vengance to finally rep for the beat cypher!.

and finally SLEAZE DA DON aka Hermes Trismegistus from the south coast (originally West Bromwich) Sleaze is a dope emcee with a unique delivery and style...teaming up with Eat Good's SONNYJIM for a joint EP (coming soon on eatgood/greasy vinyl) sleaze is here i brum to show you what he's all about. Sleaze recently dropped his LP THEOLOVISION on his own imprint "GREASY VINYL" which features producers WIZARD, BEAT BUTCHA, GHOST, ENDEMIC and more!.

And of course it wouldnt be a Louis Den Beat Cypher without the usual selections from DJ CRO and our OPEN BEATS and BUCKS FIZZ BEAT BATTLES..(all den heads are encouraged to rep for this so please bring a beat CD, dont be shy..I dont want to have to struggle for entrants again!)


NEW VENUE
Reason for the promo train on this LDBC being a bit late was because we were venueless!!, after going back to the Sunflower Lounge to secure Decembers date I was told they have changed the music policy and werent too keen on the "Smoking" that went on outisde...not sure what the whole mess was down to im guessing (as the owner was there that night of beat cypher 07) they didnt like the fact we overran slightly and maybe our little "car beats" session outside, so umm yeah we are now at the BIRMINGHAM SOUND BAR which is a much sicker venue (but comes at a price)...so please smoker squad, go for a little wander before you do what you do, dont want to bait up this joint too! and doooo come out and support, plenty more overheads this time so we gotta keep this one going (bring a mate and tell them bring a mate, and tell em both to bring beats!!)

FREE Pheonix Da Icefire, Triple Darkness, The IRS and Cappo & Endemic @ Carhartt Store, London

Yup thats right, some of the county's best and it's free!

When: Monday, December 7, 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Where: 55 NEAL STREET, LONDON, COVENT, WC2H 9LL

Carhartt is hosting a special one off event at its Neal Street store in
Covent Garden, London.

Alongside an exclusive performance from the man himself 'Phoenix Da Ice Fire
will be:

TRIPLE DARKNESS
THE IRS

Plus extra special guests CAPPO & ENDEMIC - performing tracks from their
NEEDLE DROP E.P!!!

Dj's: Charlee Brown & Roast
Host: Kingpin

** Free Drinks will be provided by Mean Time Brewery **

Herbaliser Live @ The Hare & Hounds, Sat 5th Dec

More Info HERE

Sat 5th December

Leftfoot & Jibbering Present

THE HERBALISER (LIVE)

Plus Jibbering DJs

Hare & Hounds
106 High St
Kings Heath
Birmingham
B14 7JZ

£12 Advance / MOTD
9pm-2am
Advance tickets available from www.theticketsellers.co.uk /
0844 870 0000

Info: 0121 444 2081 / info@hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk
www.hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk
www.jibbering.co.uk
www.herbaliser.com

More than 15 years into their musical journey, The Herbaliser just keep getting bigger, stronger and better. It all began in the early 1990s when West London duo Jake Wherry and Ollie Teeba discovered a shared passion for hip-hop, rare groove, funk and jazz. James Brown, DJ Premier, Lalo Schifrin, David Axelrod and Serge Gainsbourg were their youthful heroes.
Expanding their live line-up to a nine-piece in the late 1990s, Herbaliser became acclaimed festival favourites around the globe. Playing to increasingly large and appreciative crowds also helped Jake and Ollie broaden their studio working methods.
With a new emphasis on classic soulful songwriting, the main vocal focus these days is on a new recruit, the supremely talented 22 year old Londoner Jessica Darling. With Easy Access Orchestra members Ralph Lamb and Andy Ross also on board, Herbaliser now have a firm five-piece collective at their core.

Tartan Bullies + Kosyne + Depths = Heat

Innit! You can grab the finished track HERE