Much love and props goes out to RITCHIE RUFTONE for becoming UK DMC CHAMPION 2012 and...as if that isn't enough...he also won the UK DMC BATTLE FOR SUPREMACY 2012 !!!!!!!!!! For those of you that don't know Ruftone's win comes as no surprise and is more than well deserved. As well as being Scotland's (and now the UK's) best, most dedicated pioneering turntable dj, Ritchie also ran Scratch Edinburgh with DJ Lyley helping bring some of hip hop's finest artists to town (Scratch Edinburgh since '97).
Scratch are super proud to present one of hip hop’s greatest duo’s performing their first London show since '91.
Nice & Smooth are classic hip hop, hailing from the golden era of East Coast hip hop during the late 80's and early 90's. Timeless hits include 'Sometimes I Rhyme Slow', 'Hip Hop Junkies', 'Funky For You' amongst countless others. They have collaborated with the likes of Big Daddy Kane, The Beatnuts & Mantronix but of all their collaborations it was with the legendary Gang Starr on 'DWYCK' which stands out as an everlasting hip hop anthem. Their unique up tempo funky party style has assured Greg Nice and Smooth B a place on the hip hop wall of fame.
This is a rare opportunity to see one of the finest golden era hip hop acts live on a London stage and you know Nice & Smooth gonna make it REAL FUNKY FOR YOU!
Plus Billy Biznizz and Scratch residents Matt Smooth, DJ Lyley, Richy Pitch and Tomski
Scratch are proud to present special guests Yarah Bravo (Live) and Tor Cesay @ The Big Chill House, Kings Cross.
Yarah has been part of the Hip Hop scene for over a decade. As well as being the front woman for The Soundcatcher Soundsystem, the founder of the One Self movement, she is a one woman powerhouse owning her own record label, running her own clothing label, and music studio.
More recently she has released her own music such as 2008's 'Good Girls Rarely Make History' and she continues to collaborate with DJ Vadim, featuring on the Electric's 2011 single 'Beautiful'.
Mutitalented and multilingual Yarah is not just an MC, but singer and spoken word artist too, particularly known for her fresh, vibrant live shows, she continues to tour the World extensively. Look out for her on stage at Scratch @ The Big Chill with live drummer and DJ!
Homegrown UK talent, Tor Cesay is currently flipping the rap game on its head with her melodic flow and fiery feminine ways.
Tor has already recorded a live set at Maida Vale for Radio 1 which saw her take a solid spot on the BBC homepage as "The rising star".
Tor has featured alongside chart topping Estelle on Blak Twang’s ‘Nu Nuh’ and she featured with Phonte and Flying Lotus on the Oddisee song 'The Perch' for Beatz International.
She is currently working with producers such as Rashad Smith (Lauren Hill, Biggie, Erykah Badu, Nas), and UK super producer, DJ Mentat (FAQ’s, Roots Manuva, Skinnyman).
Her debut LP is due to drop in 2011 so it’s time to catch Tor while you can @ Scratch!
PLUS RESIDENT MC TUKKA !!!
AND RESIDENT DJ's Matt Smooth, Richy Pitch, Lyley and Tomski.
SCRATCH IS BACK !! COMPLETE WITH A GREAT LINE UP FOR APRIL 30TH @ THE BIG CHILL HOUSE!!FREE ENTRANCE!!(CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF HIP HOP)
DJ PRIMECUTS
(Scratch Perverts) HACKNEY COLLIERY BAND
(Wah Wah 45's) Host MC TUKKA Plus Scratch Resident DJ's
Matt Smooth, Richy Pitch, Lyley and Tomski Saturday 30th April 2011, 9pm – 4am, FREE
The Big Chill House, Kings Cross www.bigchillhouse.net/house
On Saturday 30th April Amstel and The Big Chill Present 'Scratch' who this year celebrate ‘15 Years Of Hip Hop’ as one of the capital’s leading Hip Hop parties. For this monumental occasion we are truly blessed with a rare individual performance from DJ Primecuts, one the UK's most well known and respected turntablist DJ's.
DJ Primecuts first played at Scratch back in 98' and it was clear even in the early days that this DJ had special skills on the 'Wheels of Steel'. One year later and he and the other Scratch Perverts, (Tony Vegas, Mr Thing and First Rate) went on to win the world-renowned 99' World DMC Team title, in NYC.
Since then the Perverts with Primecuts, Tony Vegas and Plus One at the helm have gone from strength to strength, not just touring the world showcasing their world class turntable skills, but also releasing and producing quality music and remixes.
Our second guests should really create quite a stir when they perform live at Scratch on 30th April. The Hackney Colliery Band (releasing music on the excellent Wah Wah 45's record label) are a brass band with a difference, not your typical horn blowers, but brass musicians inspired by the sound of funk and Hip Hop. Expect to hear plenty of Hip Hop covers that should have the whole Scratch crowd singing and chanting from start to finish.
Not forgetting our host for the evening Tukka, the ever reliable resident DJ's Matt Smooth, Richy Pitch, Lyley and Tomski and the usual crews of B-boys and B-Girls
Scratch is a London and Gothenburg event based organisation promoting ground breaking music and arts in London, UK & beyond, since 1996.
B-SIDE is our current progressive monthly club night residing at the Notting Hill Arts Club every 3rd Friday of the month. B-Side represents the extensive tastes of the Scratch crew. These sessions will be fat, fresh & wide open...promoting the futuristic, soulsonic sounds of NOW. Every month a flexi disc will be produced featuring a unique track from that month's special live artist. The flexi will be available exclusively when purchasing an advanced ticket for entrance to B-Side.
Artists already involved in B-Side include Mo Kolours, Royalty, Jehst, Kid Kanevil, Arp 101 and Pomrad.
