Sunday 6 July 2008

Sights To See This Summer

If you are having trouble this summer spending money (not likely in my case) or just wanting to see some decent hip hop there should hopefully be a few more popping up over the next while. With the likes of Atmosphere, Brother Ali, Cool Kids, Jay-Z, Erykah Badu and Kidz In The Hall playing here in the past month, we have been treated nicely. Lupe is here tomorrow at the Tripod and The Roots, George Clinton and Snoop D-O Double are lined up for the near future. Check out a few of the following gigs if you can.


One of my favourite 'alternative' hip hop artists Josh Martinez is going on a European Tour with Ireland's very own DJ Flip. Sadly Flip couldn't convince Mr Martinez to play on our shores this summer but if you happen to be travelling Europe this summer and Flip is in town, make sure to pass by!


Make sure not to miss the US Vs Ireland Hip Hop night at Eamon Doran's 12th July. The 20e door price should be well worth the money with such a strong line-up. Imagine Jada & Styles going back to back with Nu-Centz and Jonny Boy. Frank Jez and DJ Ahmed will also be on the decks holding it down for the night alongside DJ Eddy.

The Infomatics will be in Brighton this summer representing Dublin at the Rising Styles Block Party. Boasting a very strong line-up with the likes of Jehst, Sway and Kidz In The Hall playing I've got my fingers crossed for some good weather!

The Irish Time's recently reviewed The Infomatic's last performance,

"A three-pronged attack led by the Cool Kids was kicked off in rare fashion by The Infomatics, a rap electronica outfit playing on home soil.
The bristling rapping of the two MCs, Konchus Lingo and Mr Dero was counterpointed by grooving bass and samples and some tight, fluid drumming with more than a hint of Jazz by Jorge Laguna"

The Irish Underground Sessions 41-44

Well it appears since I've been away Irish Hip Hop has been solidly grinding away with the latest output of Irish Underground Sessions. There have been an influx of new sessions hosted by different people and each is unique in it's style and presentation. Every one of them is worth the download. Personally I'm loving the new direction The Irish Underground is taking, it's great to see the artist's getting involved and hosting shows, highlighting some of the best Irish Hip Hop out. Make sure you get them all iPodded as soon as possible!

The Irish Underground 44 - Hosted By Urbanize

1. Elements - Exclusive

2. Maverick Sabre - Seeing Red

3. Messiah J And The Expert- Something Outta nothing

4. Filthy Rich - Breathe

5. Rob Kelly - Dropkicked

6. Jee4ce - On The Rise

7. Nucentz - Open Letter

8. Class A'z - Everytime

9. The Infomatics - Lost Soul

10. Correkt Minds - To The End Preview (Feat 4real, Maverick Sabre)



The Irish Underground 43 - Hosted By Dreadroom

1. Nugget - Loser

2. Ri Ra - W'duntdat

3. Ay Cee Interviewed by Urbanize (Dreadroom Style)

4. Ay Cee - Chattin Hard

5. Collie - Cool Water

6. Intox - Outrox

7. CMX "Interview" (Dreadroom Style)

8. CMX - Newest Addition

9. Tanya D "Interview" (Dreadroom Style)

10. Tanya D and SDK - Let it Flow

11. Redzer "Interview" (Dreadroom Style)

12. Redzer & Tera - Everystep

13. Dread Room and Associates - Smash Mush *Irish Underground Exclusive*



The Irish Underground 42 - Hosted By Collie

1. The Bin-Man - Victim Of The Wank

2. The Product - Dapper Gent

3. Hot Property - Why Be Modest

4. Chance - The States

5. Jonnyboy - The City

6. Jambo - Round 4 Round

7. Clarkey - Working Class Lifestyle

8. Rob Kelly - Uh-Oh

9. Creative Control - I'd Give My Right Arm

10. Lunitic - Addicted To Fame

11. Infomatics - The Chase

12. Capt. Moonlight - OCD

13. Mo-T - Little Little Rashers

14. Redzer- Streetlife

15. Scary Eire - Truncheon Song




The Irish Underground 41 - Hosted By Redzer & Terawrizt

1. Fade Away - Maverick Sabre

2. Memories Of You - Nucentz

3. Progress - Dave Dread (from SDK)

4. Persevere - Terawrizt

5. Whiskey Didnt Help - GMC

6. Bottle Talk - Collie

7. Achilles Heals - Intox, Butcherboy, Redzer

8. Urban Diss - Rob Kelly

9. Suck These Nutz - Class A'z

10. Back To Reality - Rob Steenson

11. Hackers - Nucentz, Redzer