For the last 2 months i've been working on project with Channel 4 called Battlefront...
Young people on a mission to change the world. That’s what it’s all about.
Battlefront is an online/on-telly Channel 4 project starring a crew of 14-21-year-olds with big ideas, big hearts and big ambitions. With the help of experienced mentors and a dedicated Battlefront team, Battlefronters turn their issues into fully-fledged campaigns and set off on a journey to achieve something incredible.
One of the campaigners recently met Professor Green and he said some interesting things about knife crime in London. I thought it would be good to share...
ARTIST: Egyptian Hip Hop TITLE:'Some Reptiles Developed Wing' RELEASED:20.9.2010 LABEL: Moshi Moshi Records
I don't know much about the band Egyptian Hip Hop, but I have been following Hudson Mohawke for a while now. This nice little 4 track EP which is entirely produced by Hudson Mohawke, glistens with inventiveness. It was recorded on the same mixing desk as Kraftwerk used to record their classic 'Autobahn'. I would call it indie synth pop, done with style. Stand out tracks for me would be "Middle Name Period' the dance floor number and the melodic six minute climax 'Native'.
I featured Rude Kid's forthcoming release; 'Hypnotize EP' on No Hats No Hoods a couple of weeks back along with a selection of other grime instrumental releases expected for release in the coming weeks and months.
I think I can speak on behalf of a lot of grime fans when I say that this is probably one of the most anticipated grime instrumental releases of the year.
'Raindrops' & 'Always Ready' have been getting battered on radio and in the clubs for months now. Although both tracks are quite different they emphasize the broad spectrum of styles that Rude Kid is experimenting with in his current production.
The forthcoming release also features two other massive tracks entitled 'Peter Pan,' and 'Squash.'
The 'Hypnotize EP' is out on August 16th @ iTunes, Juno, 7 Digital and at other fine online digital stores.
To celebrate this fantastic release they are throwing a party for it.
Moxie did the following mix for Kiss 100's 'Midnight Mix' show which was aired last Sunday and is now available to listen to for the rest of this week.
Make sure you go and check it out before the link expires this coming Sunday!
The tracklisting says it all. Out to Moxie as always!
Tracklisting:
Underground Resistance [Negative Evolution Original Mix] – (Underground Resistance) Joy Orbison – The Shrew Would Have Cushioned The Blow [Actress Remix] – (Aus Music) Mosca – Gold Bricks, I See You – (Night Slugs) Roska – I Need Love – (Tempa) L-Vis 1990 – Into The Stars – (Night Slugs) Ikonika – Shouldn’t Be Here – (Planet Mu) Braiden: -The Alps – (Dub) Kode 9 – You Don’t Wash Feat The Spaceape – (K7) Martyn – Miniluv – (Ostgut) Ramadanman – Work Them – (Swamp 81) Dubbel Dutch -Throwback (Palms Out Sounds) Groove Chronicles – Stone Cold – (Groove Chronicles) Joe – Claptrap – (Hessle Audio) Addison Groove- Footcrab (Swamp 81) Girl Unit -Temple Keys – (Night Slugs) Redlight Ft Ms Dynamite – What You Talking About? – (More Than A Lot) Src – Lemsip – (Numbers) D Double E – Street Fighter Riddim – (Dirtee Stank) Gucci Mane – Lemonade – (Warner Bros) Matty G – My 808 – (Dubpolice) Katy B – Katy On A Mission – (Tempa) Rob Sparx & Shackles – Cold Blooded [Original Mix] – (Sour Grapes)
Last week Thursday was the first solo show by the talented photographer Nina Manandhar the show waspresented by The Firm. The turn out was more than healthy and the vibez was great.
Nina's photos were pretty impressive, her subject matter of London youth was portrayed extremely well and clearly through her images without there needing to be any explanation. It pretty much reminded me of some of my childhood days and how being a kid is the shit ! My personal favorite piece of the exhibition. The Firm and grandma. For further info and work from Nina which I do advise as its that good just (click) and for further info on the two young ladies that are behind The Firm just (click)
For those that weren't aware, for a short period of time the quiet Adidas number 6 store behind carnaby street will play host to Adidas' pop up skate collection shop. Selling a pretty large range of the new Adidas skateboard range. It will also play host to a photography exhibition, showing the work of Brian Gaberman. If skating's your thing it should be one of your main destinations this month.
address: No. 6 Newburgh Street 6 | Map London WC17RO images courtesy of freshness mag