C&RLOOKBOOK 7

Interview with Josh Beech...

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Mystro is one of the most underrated MCs and rappers in the UK....

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Erb N Dub is a talented producer from the South East of England, UK.

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Some of the amazing highlights of 2012!

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BeatCulture.net weekly roundup from BC founder - Jamie BC.

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One of the first artists to release on the now infamous independent label – Black Butter Records. RackNRuin is an artist to keep your eyes on.

Photo by Joe Sanka - Notting Hill Carnival 2011

The origin does lie with the split in the scene. When jungle became drum & bass, the elite did make a decision to cut out the ragga vocal.

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Weekly roundup, this week by BC founder - Jamie BC

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Weekly roundup number 5 from Editor Vickie Fox.

Fatman and Skibadee

I am one of the biggest fans of jungle and drum and bass emceeing. It is a very difficult skill to master...

Monday 14 November, 2011

Stevie Hyper D video footage (updated)

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The legendary Stevie Hyper D in 1998. The year he passed.

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The concept for the UK week came about by the team and I talking earlier in the year about interviewing some big UK emcees.

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In part 1 (of 3) we discuss his introduction into jungle, first getting on radio, the influence of the early jungle MCs and reggae influence.

Wednesday 21 December, 2011

Skibadee interview – November 2011 (part 2)

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In part 2 (of 3) we discuss double time emceeing, pirate radio, the Knowledge Awards in ’99, what it takes to be a number 1 MC and his deal with...

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In part 3 (of 3) we discuss the end of the jungle era, artists he has worked with, Harry Shotta, the evolution of the UK MC, Chase & Status,...

Wednesday 28 March, 2012

Women In Hip-Hop

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...How far away are any of these images and lyrics from the objectification of women in the adult entertainment industry?

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....in part 1 (of 2) we talked on his background in music, UK hip-hop and the impact of grime.

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...in part 2 we discussed his introduction into the drum and bass scene, his 360 records deal and his favourite emcees of all time.

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Perhaps one of the most pivotal moments in hip-hop - Sylvia was a driving force behind the release of ‘Rapper’s Delight’ in 1979 on Sugar Hill...

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I have no doubt in my mind of how important this artist is and if you join up the dots, you will see the contribution and blueprints that have been...

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However, as we went into the editing process we realised what we could make out if it. Firstly from a film making point of view and secondly from a...

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.....really insightful look into jungle culture and arguably the greatest jungle and d&b label to ever exist.

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For those that know and those that don't, Stevie Hyper D is one of, if not the most influential UK MC of all time.

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With their recent tune 'BadA$$' making some serious waves.....

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NEW BeatCulture.net WEEKLY ROUND-UP

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.....how has hip-hop helped the Presidents Of the United States Of America?

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Part 2 of the brilliant new weekly summary from BeatCulture.net Editor - Vickie Fox!

Hot Natured & Ali Love - Benediction

...The conflict lies between artists remaining loyal to their fans and maintaining their essence, and wanting success and money...

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Weekly roundup part 3 from Vickie Fox.

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This encapsulates the entire conflict for artists, who have to compromise between staying true to their essence, and on the most basic level survive...

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Fourth week of the roundups about the world of beats and bass from Vickie Fox.

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This series of artist profiles or mini-interviews is about connecting the past, present and future of a wide range of artists from a large range of...