Reach MCR: HIP HOP IS UNDEAD // Taste The Diff’rence Hallowe’en

…West) will be cooking up a concoction in his cauldron. Line Up: Dubbul O (Mothership Connection) Bill Sykes (TNC) Spider Jaroo (NSR) Beatsum (Golden Egg) + More TBA Hosted by the one and Noely DJs Mr E (Taste The Diff’rence) Noel Edge (Taste The Diff’rence Pro P (Sick Guy) Misc Jockey (Sick Guy) Taste The Diff’rence bring you the treats this halloween with the only tricking being on the turntables and the occasional headspin. The Ram will be deco…

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Interview: AKIL THE MC {JURASSIC 5} // JUL12

…ng off with Spooky Caravan, Dubbul O’s backed up by various members of the Mothership Connection for a solid 8 or 9 tracks that showed off his gravelly, fierce delivery and lyrical dynamism. He’s always a favourite at the cypher down at In The Loop and deserves more solo shows, ya hear! And so to Akil. The buzz was palpable as people had heard he was mooching around chatting to people downstairs, and he was just as smiley and amiable as you’d imag…

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Out Now: The Bluntskins release debut album

…feel pretty lightheaded after listening… rappers Bill Sykes (TNC), Cheech (Mothership Connection) and producer Pro P are The Bluntskins, and today sees the physical and digital release of their eponymous debut album. It’s a proper album too, not a collection of unlinked tracks. You might be able to guess the over-riding theme that ties everything together, but whether you smoke or not this oozes soul and boom bap perfect for these weird summer eve…

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Event: Hip Hop Continues @ Band on the Wall

…mpus return with another head knocking, live night on spinning, world class rhymes, rhythm all in the name of hip hop history. Already confirmed for the night are: The Kaptivators Bigg Skoob The Truth Lucy Mae & The Tom Cats Marni Ti Wherezneekz Mothership Connection Mike Silva Katy Louise The 4 Elements More TBA soon… Tickets are £6/£3 advance   Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in…

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The Mouse Outfit break America, kinda

…ews associated with the Mouse Outfit project (I’m looking at you Ape Cult, Mothership, Voodoo Black and the like – on a wider scale LEVLZ rep this fully) will be inspired to drop some bangin’ new music to rival, if not better, content from other cities. (Scroll down for more from Manchester) The cypher we run at Loop is nothing new but always will be a core element of the culture, and the Mouse Outfit were there from the start (indeed bass player/…

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Manchester hip hop in focus: ELLIS MEADE {VOODOO BLACK} GROOVEMENT INTERVIEW

…ster hip hop scene at the moment. From Kydro, Skittles ‘n’ that, Ape Cult, Mothership Connection, TNC, MOSH TEAM, The Bluntskins, ThisIsDA, The Mouse Outfit, everyone’s coming with something different. One thing that will define Manchester hip hop now, is how well we work together from paper to stage. I think for the first time in years I hear local music where people are allowing new influences to the sound, which makes for more authentic origina…

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Download // Cheech The Grim Reefer: Running My Lungs (produced by Pro P)

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Reach: GZA x Manchester All Stars // Will Not Be Televised 27JAN12

…the GZA to grace the stage for a short while. In The Loop and Headgone are taking care of business upstairs in the ballroom, while downstairs sees TNC hosting the night, plus spots from Skittles with his legendary full live band, D’Lyfa Reilly, Manc superfam Mothership Connection, Spider Jaroo, Pro P and Konny Kon(Broke’n’£nglish). ARTWORK: FAYE LEADBETTER http://urban-spam.tumblr.com/ Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new win…

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Download: GROOVEMENT // VOLUME ONE

…ird of The Bluntskins (together with Pro P and Bill Sykes) and part of the Mothership Connection, and is a true In The Loop (Groovement-affiliated hip hop night) trooper. If he’s not in the cypher, he’s on the dancefloor. Or lying on the stage, passed out. Aver is Joey Average, seen on lamposts everywhere as half of Dayse & Aver but most well known as the producer behind legendary Manchester crew TNC (The Natural Curriculum), who are about to see…

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