GREYMATTER - WE ARE ONE / WATCH THIS - SINGLE REVIEW

Greymatter
We are One / Watch This
Unique Uncut



Sometimes I need beats like this in my life. Beats with a powerful engine behind it, pumping beats mixed with thumping basslines.

Both tracks on this single release have a really cool, simple production concept combined with a strong energy which focus's on contemporary rhythms. Both tracks are also blessed by the legendary production skills of Domu!

We Are One ft. Domu PREVIEW by greymatter

We Are One comes with a dubstep approach to it's sound, sparse in places, yet heavy too. The track has some strong percussion patterns and warm bass sounds which you'll only fully appreciate on a big soundsystem.

Watch This ft. Domu PREVIEW by greymatter

Watch This has more of a West London feel about it, definitely more broken in it's drum style and it comes with a lovely piercing keyboard melody that weaves in and out of the whole tune. Simple and effective, modern electronica with a heavy club sound!

Looking forward to hearing the whole Mind Over Matter LP which will be dropping on Unique Uncut in February 2010.

Richy Pitch

FREE DOWNLOAD!!!
(Greymatter has already built a solid reputation as a remixer/producer. Download his edits and reworks to date @ 320k here - http://is.gd/5r4Co )

Label Website: http://www.uniqueuncut.co.uk/
Follow Grey Matter on Twitter http://twitter.com/Greymatterbeats

SOULS OF MISCHIEF - PROPER AIM - SINGLE REVIEW

Souls of Mischief
Proper Aim
Heiroglyphics Imperium

Proper Aim is the first single to be taken from the highly anticipated Montezuma's Revenge LP. On first listen it takes me right back to 1993. Now I don't mean this in a negative way as it reminds me of the good feeling I had when I first listened to albums such as the Freestyle Fellowship LP Innercity Griots. It was also the year that was famously mentioned in the Souls classic '93 til Infinity.

The track has a cool double bass sample and a nice laid back beat. But the highlight is the smooth lyrical flows from the Souls crew, which content and rhythm kept me keenly listening throughout the whole song.

Proper Aim can be best be described as a classic sound (not 'old school' as some of the younger generation mistakingly call it) and why modernize a Hip Hop formula when it already works!

Judging by their last trip to the UK they still have their fan base firmly intact too.

Richy Pitch

http://www.myspace.com/soulsofmischief

PROPER AIM OFFICIAL VIDEO

KIDKANEVIL - BASHO BASHO - LP REVIEW

Kidkanevil
Basho Basho
First Word Records


If minimal electro is your thing you will love Basho Basho from Hip Hop producer Kidkanevil.

Kid clearly takes much of his influences on this LP from a mixture of environmental sound fx, computer games and some unique sounds from Asia and Japan. For example tracks such as the long titled The Whistling Of Wintry Wind Lantern 2 Bokusha 3! feature the lovely sound of the Kyoto Harp mixed with some really nice programmed drum beats, reminding me a little of early Photek. The Asian theme continues with the tracks Drunken Master and Land of Plenty Bokusha 2.

One of my favourite songs is the computer game inspired single Megajoy with it's Pacman, Bomberman and Mario game samples, is right up my street (being an early computer games nerd).


Megajoy by kidkanevil

Basho Basho minimal in places with some tracks consisting of no drum patterns at all. But the music certainly does take your imagination on an interesting journey. The rich electronic soundscapes on this LP are sometimes very relaxing, sometimes quite intense but certainly always enjoyable. Clever, imaginative music!

Richy Pitch

Website:- http://www.kidkanevil.com/
Follow Kid on Twitter:- http://twitter.com/Kidkanevil

KIDKANEVIL PROMO VIDEO 2009

MYSTRO - F.D.T EP - REVIEW

Mystro Presents
The F.D.T EP
Don't Bizznizz

I've always been a fan of Mys Diggi aka Digmund Freund aka Mystro. He has the voice to masterfully spit lyrics through the music so that all his rhythms and content are crystal clear for the listener to enjoy.

The F.D.T. EP sees Mystro in a more moodier state of mind than usual with much of the content focusing on issues he feels that need addressing. The music reflects this well. Favourite joint from the EP would probably be Maintain produced by Earth Hip Hop, sounding like an MF Doom production Mystro discusses the hard work that has to be put in in order to succeed and survive in the music business.

There is plenty of variety musically and lyrically and the smooth styled Aquarius is a good example of this, with Mystro rhyming in a more reflective mood. FDT is a solid taster of Mystro's skills and certainly leaves me ready for more from one of the best MC's the UK has to offer. Look out for the full LP in 2010.

Richy Pitch

Follow Mystro on Twitter http://twitter.com/mystrogen

MYSTRO FREESTYLE ON KISS FM WITH MK AND SHORTEE BLITZ!



MYSTRO INVESTIGATES: COFFEE : ON SPINE.TV

FOREIGN BEGGARS - UNITED COLOURS OF BEGGATRON - LP REVIEW

Foreign Beggars
United Colours of Beggatron
Dented

Foreign Beggars have been around for sometime now and with United Colours of Beggatron I'm sure their reputation will continue to advance.

This LP is a really cool fusion of modern soul, dubstep and drum and bass which is cleverly pieced together under the broader umbrella of Hip Hop and Rap.

There is much to enjoy on this project which combines well produced creative beats with imaginative rhymes. Some impressive guests feature too such as Detroit's very own Phat Kat on Big N' Black and the excellent Guilty Simpson (Stonesthrow) on Prove it. I particularly like the inclusion of female vocalist Audra Nishata on the LP. Break Free has nice musical hook from Audra accompanied with a beat that could be best described as a Dilla-esque. Audra also features on one of my favourites tracks the melodic Higher.

The production is generally on point and tracks like the big sounding Contac' ft the appropriately named Noisia is a good example of this. in fact there are plenty of club bangers on this LP. I can definitely see myself playing out tracks like Keep it coming in a heaving club, the track features Uk stallwarts Dr Syntax, Jehst and Kyza who rock the beat with their established professionalism.

This has to be one of the freshest Hip Hop releases I've heard coming out of the UK in 2009.

Richy Pitch

http://www.foreignbeggars.com/
http://twitter.com/Foreignbeggars

WATCH THEIR LATEST VIDEO TO THE SINGLE CONTACT FEAT. NOISA

DJ IQ's FLASHING LIGHTS - OUT 30th November

Animation by D.E.D. Flashing Lights out November 30th.

Mixed by DJ IQ.

Featuring Ramson Badbonez, Hey Zeus, Kashmere, Jehst, Stac, Joker Starr, Micall Parknsun, Professor Green, Gen, Sonny Jim, Pride, TB, Asaviour, Eva Lazurus.
Beats by DJ IQ, The Mighty Hoax, Joker, Hudson Mo, Samiyam, Kid Sublime, etc

www.DJIQ.co.uk
www.twitter.com/iamDJIQ
www.myspace.com/mancanmusic

N.A.S.A. FEAT. TOM WAITS + KOOL KEITH: "SPACIOUS THOUGHTS"

DJ WOODY & HOST M3NSA @ SCRATCH @ THE BIG CHILL HOUSE, SEP 2009!!

ROC RAIDA : UK TRIBUTE NIGHT @ THE VIBE BAR

J ROCC VS J MAN

Click the pic below to read about J.Rocc's new mixtape with legendary London music collector Jazzman on the Stonesthrow website.

HIP HOP BEYOND BEATS AND RHYMES

DJ SPINNA STUDIO TOUR

WHEN EMINEM CAME TO LONDON & SCRATCH (1999) By Mike Lewis, taken from Hip Hop Connection.

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J ROCC (SCRATCH DJ GUEST FOR NOVEMBER) SPINS NEW TRACKS FROM THE FORTHCOMING MADVILLIAN LP

MYSTRO INVESTIGATES HORSE RIDING - GREAT VIEWING !!! LOL

ROC RAIDA TRIBUTE : DJ CRAZE !!!

ROC RAIDA TRIBUTE | DJ CRAZE from 13thWitness™ on Vimeo.

SCRATCH PRESENT : J ROCC - THE ORIGINAL BEAT JUNKIE (STONESTHROW) - A SCRATCH 13 1/3 YEAR BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!!

On November 28th Scratch are celebrating in true musical style with their 13 1/3 year birthday party at The Big Chill House!

And to celebrate with us we have a very special guest flying in from LA via the very cool Stones Throw label.....one of the worlds most renowned DJ's, the one and only J.Rocc from the Beat Junkies!!

One of the original turntablists, J. Rocc founded the Beat Junkies in 1992 with Melo-D and Rhettmatic, but has done just as much on his own as in a group setting.

He began DJing in the mid-'80s with California group PSK. Soon after forming the Beat Junkies (which included core member Babu plus future stars Shortkut and D-Styles) the crew became a seminal force in the rise of instrumental hip-hop.

In addition to numerous mixtapes and his own production for Stones Throw releases, (including classics such as his funky 'Gotta Have Freedom' Remix) J. Rocc has been the DJ for Madlib's live shows since the early 2000's, was the 3rd member of Jaylib (Madlib & J Dilla) during the group's live events and collaborated with Madlib on Beat Konducta Vol. 5-6: A Tribute to J Dilla.

J. Rocc is currently working on a solo album for Stones Throw.

http://www.myspace.com/funkypresident

http://www.twitter.com/jrocc

Joining J. Rocc to host the night will be resident MC, Tukka, who always adds even more fire to the night with his electric mic skills!!

Not forgetting our 13 1/3 residents who have been Dj'ing this event since it's inception back in 1996, Matt Smooth, Lyley, DJ Biznizz, Richy Pitch and Tomski.

Expect to see plenty of heads coming to celebrate with Scratch, B-Boys in action and possibly some free give always including a special Scratch Addict Tee especially made for the Birthday !!

Come celebrate with us !!

Scratch Crew....

SPECIAL SCRATCH ADDICT TEES AVAILABLE FOR OUR 13 1/3 BIRTHDAY BASH ON 28TH NOVEMBER @ THE BIG CHILL HOUSE, STARRING J ROCC (STONESTHROW)

NIKE X Benedict Radcliffe

Benedict Radcliffe installation outside Nike's 1948 store. Fresh to death....

PUTS Trippin at The Disco

Loving this video taken from People Under The Stairs' latest album 'Carried Away'




Peep the 7th album from Thes One and Double K here...

THE TYPE OF VIDEO THAT REMINDS US WHY WE LOVE HIP HOP!!...

SCRATCH PRESENT : SKITZ AND RODNEY P!!!!! (SATURDAY 24TH OCT @ THE BIG CHILLHOUSE, KINGS CROSS, LONDON)

Scratch are proud to announce their October guests as Skitz and Rodney P!

http://www.myspace.com/daddyskitz

http://www.myspace.com/riddimkilla


Both have had a massive influence on the shape of Hip Hop in the UK and both have had a long musical relationship that has lasted more than a decade.

Rodney P began his mic skills more than 20 years ago as original member of the highly influential London Posse, who released Gansta Chronicles and which Hip Hop Connection described in 2007 as The Most Important UK Hip Hop Album of all time. The Lp featured classics such as How's Life in London?, Jump Around and Money Mad which still sound fresh today!

In 2001 Skitz released his groundbreaking 2001 LP Countryman with the infectious Dedication, starring Rodney, winning Best Single at the 2000 UK Hip Hop Awards, the following year Countryman then wins LP of the year!

In 2002 BBC 1xtra is born and Skitz and Rodney P are asked to present the flagship Hip Hop show, interviewing the likes of 50 Cent, Chuck D, Talib Kweli, Redman and Method Man. They also co-produce the first track to be played on the station which features Beverley Night and Blak Twang.

Fast forward to 2009 and Skitz is about to drop his second producer led album Sticksman and again Rodney features strongly on tracks such as the bass bubbler Left and the awesome Struggla that features Hip Hop superstar Kardinal Offishal. The LP also features the talented vocals of the likes of Dynamite MC, L Dot Man, Skibbadee, Buggsy, Masta Ace and Wordsworth!

Meanwhile Rodney P is working on his second solo LP, on his own Riddim Killa records, and recording and touring with the Dubpistols where he features on tracks such as the Stranglers cover of Peaches featuring Specials frontman Terry Hall.

So come down to Scratch @ The Big Chill House and witness for yourself these 2 Hip Hop legends from the UK doing what they do best, a live DJ set from Skitz hosted by Rodney P. You may even be lucky enough to catch a sneak, live preview of a couple of tracks from the forthcoming Sticksman LP too.

It's gonna be solid ! !

SUPPORT SUPPORT SUPPORT

Our friends the EN4CERS are putting on a benefit fundraiser on Wednesday 7th October:

Grand Master Roc Raida: 1972 - 2009
OFFICIAL UK BENEFIT FUNDRAISER,
Hosted by
Tha En4cers (UK) in association with Vibe Bar

ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO RAIDA’S FAMILY

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SCRATCH CREW SEPT 2009!!

LAST NIGHT AT SCRATCH - WHERE DID THAT BIKE COME FROM???

DOWNLOAD BEATNICK AND K SALAAM PRESENT NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE

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TWO NEW TRACKS FROM THE LEGENDARY DE LA SOUL AND PETE ROCK!!

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J.PERIOD & MC K'NAAN - THE MESSENGERS FELA, MARLEY, DYLAN...

Aacclaimed DJ/Producer, J.Period, and rising Somali-born MC, K’NAAN, are pleased to announce a unique and powerful remix project, paying tribute to the lasting legacy of 3 of the worlds musical giants. Weaving afro-beat, reggae, ska, folk music and rock into this genre-bending musical experience, The Messengers stretches the boundaries of hip hop—and the mixtape genre itself. Remixing the classic work of Fela, Marley and Dylan, The Messengers captures thToday, August 18, 2009, acclaimed DJ/Producer, J.Period, and rising Somali-born MC, K’NAAN, are pleased to announce a unique and powerful remix project, paying tribute to the lasting legacy of these musical giants. Weaving afro-beat, reggae, ska, folk music and rock into this genre-bending musical experience, The Messengers stretches the boundaries of hip hop—and the mixtape genre itself. Remixing the classic work of Fela, Marley and Dylan, The Messengers captures the timelessness of their sounds and the continued urgency of their messages. The result, as fans have come to expect from J.Period, is like no mixtape you’ve ever heard. e timelessness of their sounds and the continued urgency of their messages. The result, as fans have come to expect from J.Period, is like no mixtape you’ve ever heard.


Check it out here....

BULLION REMIXING AMADOU & MARIAM - OH SO WELL!!

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SCRATCH PRESENT: DJ WOODY and host MC, TUKKA (SAT 26th SEPT 2009)

Scratch are proud to announce their next guest as former World ITF Champion DJ Woody

DJ Woody is one of Britains' most respected Scratch Dj’s.

Battle for battle Woody proved himself as the worlds most successful scratch dj of 2001 gaining more major titles than any of his contemporaries.

After taking both the UK ITF and UK Vestax titles, Woody went on to make history by becoming the first ever Brit to take the coveted World ITF (International Turntablist Federation) Championship title over in San Francisco. Not content with one World title, 2002 saw Woody become 2 times World Champion when he stormed the Vestax Extravaganza World finals beating off competition from 14 countries.

Woody’s success on the competition circuit can be put down to his obsessive quest for originality and creativity and as one of the few true innovators in todays scene he is credited for the invention of numerous ground breaking turntable techniques including his own internationally recognized scratch known as the ‘Woody’ or 'Woodpecker’ style and his revolutionary ‘double-tone arm’ technique.

DJ battle achievements include:

2001 Northern DMC Champion
2001 UK ITF Champion
2001 UK Vestax Champion
2001 World ITF Champion
2002 DMC UK Defending Champion
2002 UK Vestax Champion
2002 World Vestax Champion

Woody is also the official dj for the UK's longest running rap group Krispy and tour dj for Manchesters finest Broke N English. Having more than proved his point on the DJ battle scene and secured his reputation within the turntablist community he is now a regular fixture at European and World final dj competitions showcasing and judging.

http://www.myspace.com/woodymadera

Alongside Woody will be Scratch stalwart host Tukka, providing the night his unique energy on the Mic.

Also expect some sweet tunes from Scratch residents Matt Smooth, Lyley, Tomski and Richy Pitch!

SATURDAY AUGUST 22ND 2009

FREE BEFORE 10PM !!!!!! And only £5 AFTER

9pm - 3am
The Big Chill House
257-259 Pentonville Road
King’s Cross
London
N1 9NL
Tel: 020 7427 2540
FOR FREEBIES, AUDIO, NEWS, DOWNLOADS & PICTURES BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE FRESH NEW SCRATCH BLOG...

http://www.myspace.com/scratchlondon

AMAZING VIDEO FROM NEUROSONICS AUDIOMEDICAL LABS INC.

LOVELY CREATIVE VIDEO FEAT. FOREIGN BEGGARS, SCRATCH PERVERTS AND STIG!! LOVE IT!!

Pete Rock pon the MPC...

RAEKWON - "HOUSE OF FLYIN DAGGERS" (Produced By J. Dilla Official Music Video)

ALLIYAH REVISITED - FREE QUALTY COMPILATION TO DOWNLOAD, CLICK THE PIC BELOW

SCRATCH PRESENT: DAN GREENPEACE and host MC, TUKKA (22nd Aug 2009)

Dan Greenpeace is one of the UK’s leading figureheads in hip-hop.

As a well respected radio presenter, Dan fronted the revered All City Show on London’s 104.9 XFM from 2001 to 2006 breaking many new UK artists from Skinnyman to Sway.

During his time on the show Dan interviewed every major personality in rap music from Eminem and Snoop Dogg to Busta Rhymes and Outkast

Even while working on commercial radio he was invited as a guest DJ on Tim Westwood’s Radio One Rap show and alongside long-time collaborator DJ Yoda was asked to perform a guest mix on Pete Tong’s Radio One Essential Mix, the first hip-hop DJ’s to have been asked in the shows successful history as a dance music programme.

Dan also worked as an A&R to indie labels Bad Magic and Wall of Sound before setting up his own All City label signing big talents such as Sway to the label.

http://www.allcitymusic.net/

He is also a well respected writer working for the world renowned Hip Hop Connection magazine since 1995.

http://www.hhcdigital.net/

In 1997 he set up the very humorous and quirky hip hop magazine Fatlace Magazine which was launched back in 1997.

http://fatlacemagazine.uproxx.com/

Dan is also known for his excellent All City mixtapes which he often collaborates with DJ Yoda on.

http://www.dangreenpeace.com/

Check his Myspace too:-

http://www.myspace.com/dangreenpeace

Dan will be joined by the excellent Tukka as our regular guest MC, a man who really know how to host a show and keep the party hyped, Tukka never disappoints !!

SATURDAY AUGUST 22ND 2009

FREE BEFORE 10PM !!!!!! And only £5 AFTER

9pm - 3am
The Big Chill House
257-259 Pentonville Road
King’s Cross
London
N1 9NL
Tel: 020 7427 2540
FOR FREEBIES, AUDIO, NEWS, DOWNLOADS & PICTURES BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE FRESH NEW SCRATCH BLOG...

Give The Drummer Some... Madness!

Inspiring Hip Hop

SCRATCH PRESENT : ELECTRO, FUNK & BOOGIE @ THE DOCTORS ORDERS

9pm-3am Friday 7th August 2009
@ Herbal 10-14 Kingsland Rd, London E1

With
Mystro, Professor Green & Lewis Parker live
Spin Doctor

& Scratch hosting Room 2 with
Richy Pitch, Billy Biznizz & Lyley

£5 in advance or £7 on the door
Advance tickets available from ticketweb.co.uk / 0844-477-1000
http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_london&query=detail&event=334116


'Scratch' have teamed up with the excellent Hip Hop night 'Doctors Orders' to give you a tasty night combining 2 floors of quality music.

Scratch will be hosting Room 2 @ Herbal. Music policy will be a dope mixture of contemporary and retro Electro, funk and Boogie classics. DJ's Include:-

Richy Pitch

Resident DJ at Scratch London for the last 13 years. Currently writing a book on Beat Making for Cengage Learning. Producer in the past for the excellent NYC Seven Heads label. Making beats for J-Live, El da Sensei and Asheru and Blue Black from the Unspoken Heard. Richy is Just back from a 2 year trip to Ghana where he has produced a new LP featuring many different talented artists due for release at the beginning of 2010.

Lyley

Creator of Scratch Edinburgh, owner of Underground Solushun Record store in Edinburgh, now living and working down in London with Scratch at the Big Chill House. Currently Lyley is working on a newly commissioned film on the history of 'Vinyl' for his own independent production company.

DJ Biznizz

Producer and DJ for the legendary London Posse, original host at Scratch as well as the DMC events. Biznizz is also an all round talented turtablist with the excellent En4orcers, which also feature deck legends, DJ Pogo and Cutmaster Swift.

Meanwhile in Room 1 be prepared for some quality live performances!!

Guests include:-

Mystro

One of the most talented lyricists to have born on these shores as shown by the fact he has worked with everyone who’s anyone on the UK scene and shared stages with the likes of Jay-Z, Nas & KRS One. He will be hitting the stage with a spring in his step, a smile on his face and a stack of party platters to blow you away.

Lewis Parker

The man with the golden sound is considered by many to be the definitive UK producer. He has done what many crave and made a name for himself across the Atlantic by producing for acclaimed MC Ghostface Killah. Back home for his first and only London show in 5 years this is a rare opportunity not to be missed.

Professor Green

Made a name for himself winning 2008's Jump Off battles showing his incredible freestyle abilities to all on the way. Now an established recording artists signed to Mike Skinners "The Beats" label he will be showing off the skills that have got him this far.

Prof Green will be supported by DJ IQ. (Check for his flashing lights mixtape coming soon)

Spin Doctor

Will be bringing the funk as he holds it down as resident DJ on the decks. Classic boom bap matched with sweet soul and brand new bangers , once again there will be no where to hide on the dance-floor!!

PICTURES FROM SCRATCH PRESENTS DJ MK (KISS FM) AND HOST M3NSA (25th July 2009)

SATURDAY 25TH JULY - DJ MK (Kiss FM) and host M3NSA

SATURDAY 25TH JULY - DJ MK (Kiss FM) and host M3NSA

Scratch is proud to announce DJ MK and host MC, M3NSA as our next special guests at Scratch!

DJ MK is one of the UKs leading Hip Hop deejays. He has been a favourite on the club scene for the last 10 years, displaying his turntable dexterity up and down the UK and throughout Europe, Australia and the United States. What sets MK apart from many of his peers is his ability to rock a crowd wherever he plays, be it Londons Ministry Of Sound, an Underground UK Hip Hop Jam, Pacha in Ibiza or an Arctic Monkeys after-party.

MK was the first UK DJ to release regular, well-packaged Hip Hop mixtapes at a time when no other DJ was doing so. These mix tapes earned him his props and a slot on the Capital rap show with Tim Westwood from 93 to 95. His mixtapes are now sold all over the world.

The man has done it all from providing cuts on various tracks for the likes of Roots Manuva, Dido, Jehst, Skitz and Lewis Parker to promoting Londons premier Hip Hop jams (The Hop and Live & Direct). MK held down one of the most popular shows on London based Hip Hop station Itch FM for four years before being headhunted by Kiss 100. He know host his own show on 1xtra alongside Extended Player, Shortie Blitz.

MK continues to tour the world as Roots Manuva’s DJ and is also a member of the powerhouse DJ crew Extended Players, alongside Shortee Blitz, Mr Thing and Harry Love.

He was behind the homegrown Hip Hop anthem Its All Live on Stonegroove Recordings, has released two volumes of his London Underground mix CDs to great acclaim and recently he compiled & mixed Bangers & Mash Vol. 2 (out now on Boombox). MK’s mixtape buzz led him to ink a deal with Antidote / Sanctuary Records for his first official album Above Board. It boasts 100% exclusive tracks from the cream of the UK Hip Hop scene. The first single lifted from the album is the DJ MK & Fallacy club banger My Show, which also finds MK weighing in with his debut production credit.

(Edited highlights taken from The Big Chill Website)

http://www.myspace.com/deejaymk

Check his blog too:-

http://djmksworld.blogspot.com/

...and his live USTREAM PAGE with Harry Love.

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/thefunhouse


MK will be joined by our special guest host, M3NSA.

Considered by many as one of the hardest working men in the fusion of true school hip-hop and West-African home grown hiplife, M3NSA a multi-talented indie-soul singer, emcee and producer is poised to be one London's finest performers. His music and lyrics possess refreshingly effortless witticism and soulful melodies that are both entertaining and provocative.

M3NSA is currently working on his 'Weather Report' EP due for release soon, he has also collaborated with Scratch's very own Richy Pitch on his forthcoming Ghanaian project 'Ye Fre Mi Richy Pitch' due out in October on BBE.

http://www.myspace.com/mensa

More info to follow.......

Saturday 25th July

FREE BEFORE 10PM !!!!!! And only £5 AFTER

9pm - 3am
The Big Chill House
257-259 Pentonville Road
King’s Cross
London
N1 9NL
Tel: 020 7427 2540
FOR FREEBIES, AUDIO, NEWS, DOWNLOADS & PICTURES BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE FRESH NEW SCRATCH BLOG...

Q-tip bring that beat back...

SCRATCH PRESENT: JOE 2000 AND WANLOV THE KUBOLOR (SATURDAY 27th JUNE)

Scratch are proud to present a very special night of music featuring special guest DJ, Joe 2000 and, all the way from Ghana, West Africa, Host MC Wanlov the Kubolor.

Joe 2K is probably best known for being one part of duo RPM (Mo Wax) and more recently The Runaways (Ultimate Dilema) with co-partner AJ Kwame. The 2 met back in 1991 in Brighton and went on to release a number of highly acclaimed singles and Albums featuring talented MC's from the likes of Masta Ace and Iriscience from Dilated Peoples. Joe, well known for his turntable skills too, will be sure to rock a sweet party set for the Scratch crowd!!

http://www.myspace.com/therunawaysuk

Wanlov the Kubolor is already making waves both in his native country of Ghana and worldwide. His album 'Green Card' (which is available on Itunes) is a refreshing and entertaining social comment on life in Ghana as well as some interesting experiences while living in the US.

Kubolor recently teamed up with Scratch's very own Richy Pitch, while Richy was living in Ghana, to collaborate on his forthcoming LP 'Ye Fre Mi Richy Pitch' out on BBE in October.

Known as the crowned Prince of Pidgen Music, Kubolor is very arguably the most refreshing artist on the planet. This barefooted, skirt-clad musician swings his pendulum shakers whilst he raps and sings, telling stories from a Ghanaian/Romanian perspective.

Wanlov recently blessed Radio 1 with his mic skills, so be sure to check his truly original style when he blesses the mic as special host at Scratch this month!!

http://www.myspace.com/wanlov


Plus Residents Tomski, Lyley, Richy Pitch and Matt Smooth.

FREE BEFORE 10PM !!!!!! And only £5 AFTER

9pm - 3am
The Big Chill House
257-259 Pentonville Road
King’s Cross
London
N1 9NL
Tel: 020 7427 2540

FOR FREEBIES, AUDIO, NEWS, DOWNLOADS & PICTURES BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE FRESH NEW SCRATCH BLOG...

http://scratch96.blogspot.com
Free B4 10pm !!!!!!! £5 thereafter.....

SCRATCH @ THE BIG CHILL HOUSE WITH SPECIAL GUEST DJ POGO (30.5.09)

1990

A true hip hop classic right here MC Mello and DJ Pogo... Open up your mind!!!!

Tomski

SATURDAY 30TH MAY - DJ POGO (EN4ORCERS) and host MC Tukka @ SCRATCH @ THE BIG CHILLHOUSE

SATURDAY 30TH MAY - DJ POGO (EN4ORCERS)
and host MC Tukka.

Scratch is proud to announce DJ Pogo as our next special guest DJ at Scratch.

DJ Pogo, legendary DJ/Producer from London has been at the forefront of the British Hip Hop scene for the past 25 years. Pogo was an original member of the Jus Bad crew, which featured Monie Love, Sparki and MC Mell'O' and released the single "Free Style / Proud" (Tuff Groove, 1988).

He worked with rapper MC Mell'O' on his early work, including the legendary album Thoughts Released (Revelation I) (Republic Records - 1990), and also produced the Demon Boyz second album Original Guidance: The Second Chapter (Tribal Bass, 1992). Both records are considered landmarks in the early days of the British hip hop scene. He's has continued to be active in the music industry, and is held in high regard for his scratching and remixing skills. He has remixed tracks for De La Soul, Monie Love, House of Pain, Bomb the Bass, KRS-One and Carleen Anderson.

He came first in the 1997 UK DMC, second in the European ITF finals and third in the 1997 World DMC.

With his crew, The En4cers, he took out the 1999 UK DMC Team competition and went onto place fifth in the world that year.

He has also released mix albums under the "DJ Pogo Presents the Breaks". on the label: Harmless.

http://www.myspace.com/djpogo

Pogo will be joined by our special guest host, Tukka, who has been with us on many of our special Scratch nights. Original member and front-man for US 3, Tukka never fails to hype the crowd up during a Scratch night !


Plus Residents Richy Pitch, Matt Smooth, Tomski and Lyley.

FREE BEFORE 10PM !!!!!! And only £5 AFTER

9pm - 3am
The Big Chill House
257-259 Pentonville Road
King’s Cross
London
N1 9NL
Tel: 020 7427 2540

SCRATCH IN SWITZERLAND @ THE BRITS

This year marked the 20th Anniversary of the British Snowboarding Championships in Laax, Switzerland...and what a week it was...

Scratch rocked the first night of the Brits with Matt Smooth and Lyley in full effect together with special guests Dj Vadim, MC Paz and Nick Maxwell. From the moment the doors opened the snow community poured in quickly filling the dance floor and busting some pretty 'original' breakdance moves which, it has to be said, brought a lot of laughs.The time seemed to whizz by as the beats kept on dropping til the early hours of the morning...a sure sign of a fun night!

Big shout and much love goes out to Vadim, MC Paz and Nick Maxwell for their handy work on the 1's and 2's! Oh yeah and then there was the afterparty, which i can't remember much about - as in the words of Skinnyman 'if i make it til tomorrow I'll be surprised'!!

With a huge amount of effort we did make it out of bed the next morning and up to the slopes for the first round of competitions, where we provided the tunes for the riders to amp themselves up and throw themselves down the halfpipe, pulling off some amazing tricks. Laax is well known to have one of the best snowboard parks in the whole of Europe.

The evening was spent cooking pasta, drinking wine and putting the final touches to our next Scratch flyer design on Saturday 25th April - a hot one featuring Dj Dexter from the Avalanches, MC Mystro and Dj Biznizz - before emailing it off to Tomski and Richy Pitch, who were back home in London taking care of Scratch at the Big Chill House with special guest Shortee Blitz...who we understand ripped the roof off the sucka!

A couple of days later back at the Brits and it was Funk Royale's turn to rock the night time entertainment, with a golden selection of classic party grooves...another nonstop dancefloor excursion into the early hours of the morning courtesy of Dj's Ben Bailey, Bonobo, Mr Chex, Matt Smooth and MC Tukka & Stu 'Deep Sax'.

Each day was spent up on the slopes djing and boarding, blessed with the perfect combination of sunshine, snow, good music, beer and friendly faces. Big thanks to John Dragon (music coordinator) Tony (soundman), Stu and Spencer for organizing such a great week at this years Brits.

Well now back on British soil...and we are still flying high from the experience. Not that our feet ever left the ground whilst carving up the snow, our boards were firmly fixed to the side of the mountain.

Well we wouldn't want any serious DJ injury's now would we!

SCRATCH PRESENT: DJ DEXTER, MYSTRO & DJ BILLY BIZNIZZ!!

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Scratch is proud to announce the addition of world renowned DJ Dexter to headline the bill of our next Scratch @ The Big Chill House.

Hip Hop Icon Grandmaster Flash once declared Dexter the World's most creative and original DJ ! Known as the turntablist behind The Avalanches' psyched-out soundscapes his ability to mix and scratch the most varied of tunes in the most entertaining style is not to be missed. Unafraid of current musical trends this talented DJ will take you on a musical journey which is likely to include a hypnotic mixture of Krump music, Dub Step, Future Hip Hop and Soul taking us back to the rawness of the underground in a time where throw away music is rife.

A DJ for 19 years strong Dexter has received a number of notable accolades including being 4X Australian DMC champion and a worthy 2nd place World DMC Champion in 2000 (behind 4X DMC winner DJ Craze)

If you have never seen Dexter live now is your chance to catch a rare glimpse of one of his magical DJ performances this month at Scratch.

http://www.myspace.com/djdexteroz

Scratch are also very pleased to announce that one of the freshest MC's from the UK scene over the last 10 years will be hosting Scratch. MYSTRO original Kung-Fu host who is currently kicking up a storm down under, has worked with respected artists such as C-Swing, The Nextmen, Braintax, Rodney P, Black Twang and Skinnyman to name a few.

http://uk.myspace.com/mysdiggi

If this wasnt enough Mys Diggi will be joined by Scratch's best friend BILLY BINIZZ (Original London Posse member and producer)

Since early 1980 he's rocked stages,parties,clubs and festivals alonside the best including Jungle Brother’s, De La Soul, Public Enemy, London Posse, TY, MOS DEF and many many more. He's also been a regular on the radio alongside Choice FM’s DJ 279 and Radio One’s Tim Westwood. He even had time to win the DMC UK Team Championships (alongside DJ Pogo and DJ Cutmaster Swift) which he now regulary hosts.

Billy's part of the family at SCRATCH having hosted so many of our nights over the years and we're looking forward to having him back to shock out and entertain as only he can.

http://www.myspace.com/billybiznizz19

All this plus SCRATCH residents MATT SMOOTH, LYLEY, RICHY PITCH and TOMSKI

FREE before 10pm fiver after
The Big Chill House
257-259 Pentonville Road
King’s Cross
London
N1 9NL

CHECK THE IMAGE'S FROM MARCH'S SCRATCH WITH DJ SHORTEE BLITZ WHO SHUT THE PLACE DOWN WITH HIS TRULY AMAZING SET !!

NEXT SCRATCH IS 25TH APRIL WITH MYSTRO AND DJ BILLY BIZNIZZ MORE NEWS TO FOLLOW

CHECK OUT LIVE MIXES @ DE LA SOUL'S USTREAM PAGE!!

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Q - TIP- LIVE IN LONDON @ THE ROUNDHOUSE 14.3.09 (A SCRATCH NIGHT OUT!)

To be honest, there was a lot standing on Q Tip's show and many of us had high expectations. Aside from the fact that we grew up on Tribe, this was Tip's first UK show in over 10 years (since '94??) with a full live band at the historic 3'000 capacity Roundhouse and with his track history of classic beats and rhymes, expectations were definitely riding high.

Upon entering the arena Little Dragon (from Gothenbourg City, home to our very own Scratch in Sweden) and Dj Semtex warmed the crowd to a bubbling hysteria, playing vintage hip hop before point of arrival...

Then Q Tip jumps on stage full of energy, shaking his rump and bouncing around much to the delight of adoring fans.

I have to admit at this point I had mild reservations, would he be just going through the motions, or would we be getting down to the nitty gritty? Fortunately for us it was the latter !

Tip started off with a few new tracks from his recent Renaissance LP which went down a treat, before delving into his vast back catalog, doing all the big Tribe tunes we all wanted to hear, as well as a few less likely numbers, which added a nice touch.

As the night went on Tip brought everyone under his groove, the band did a great job adding nice touches, like the voice vocoder at the end of 'Find Away', sweeet! 'Award Tour', 'Buggin Out', 'Jazz',' Sucka Nigga', 'Bonita Applebum', 'Electric Relaxation', 'Check The Rhyme' were just some of the highlight tracks he played.

But before you know it, the gig was over. Time certainly flies when your having loads of fun!

An hour later and we're standing at the back end of the afterparty queue waiting our turn as good honest club goers do - not like some cats I could mention, who were, as it happens, successful in jumping the queue, oh no sir I'm not bitter at all, 'ha!'

Once in the club, the atmosphere was perfect like an old school warehouse party in a great one off venue, hosting a decent sound system and (most importantly) Q Tip on the one's and two's playing a dope selection of disco, boogie grooves and some sweet hip hop!!

Do things get any better? No not really!

Lyley

Scratch Crew at The Roundhouse ! (From Left to Right)
Lyley, Swedish Gangster,Richy Pitch, Matt Smooth and Tomski





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SCRATCH GRAFFITI GALLERY

When Scratch kicked off in '96 it was always about spotlighting the full spectrum of hip hop/b-boy culture..what we're listenning too, looking at, reading and writing about.

The graff wall at the Scala became the visual focus of the night, where artists were invited to fill the space for a months public viewing. Along with super 8 and 16mm film footage in the main room, this became a regular writers conference, including the annoying pen checks at the door, with international legends passing through every month.

Artists to date include, She One, Solo One, VOP, Banksy, Nick Walker, Inky, Seize, Mode 2, Mear, Roughe..and a shed load more!! This section will grow so keep a close eye as the shots come out of the vaults.

If you have more to share drop us a line.

SCRATCH PRESENT: SHORTEE BLITZ

SATURDAY 28TH MARCH

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We continue to rock like we used to, at the spot where it all began, (back then in '96 at the Cross Bar) now the Big Chill House. This month we've have invited long time cohort, Kiss FM resident, MOBO Award winning, UK legend DJ Shortee Blitz and of course rocking alongside the man it's the Scratch crew...
Matt Smooth, Richy Pitch, Tomski, Lyley & MC Tukka
Saturday 28th March

FREE BEFORE 10PM, and only £5 AFTER

9pm - 3am
The Big Chill House
257-259 Pentonville Road
King’s Cross
London
N1 9NL
Tel: 020 7427 2540

See the original flyer when Shortee joined us way back @ Scratch no.6
(7th Nov. 1996 !!)