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"