Bringdaruckus Hip-hop Highlights
Welcome back to another roundup of hip-hop news and views brought to you by The Skinny in association with bringdaruckus.com, Scotland's only dedicated website for Scottish hip-hop.
| 10 Jun 2007
Glasgow MC Damaged Goodz has just supported G-Unit's Craig David look-a-like, Lloyd Banks, at the ABC in Glasgow. In another step forward for Scottish hip-hop, Damaged Goodz stole the show from his American counterpart, who was less than impressive. This is why so many people are looking closer to home as they realise that hip-hop from the states has become stale and in desperate need of re-booting itself. If you have not checked out a Scottish hip-hop gig yet then do yourself a favour and go witness the raw and inventive music that America has forgotten. Check out footage from the gig at bringdaruckus.com
So what's June got for you hip-hop heads? Let's find out:
GLASGOW
Stig Of The Dump & Dr. Syntax, The Hold Up, The Hold (5 June, doors 7.30pm, £5 adv/£7): The Bear and Rap Roadshow finally hits Glasgow with one of the UK's best new acts, Stig Of The Dump. Coming along for the ride is Dr. Syntax, DJ Newborn, with support from Glasgow's own Loki and Respek BA. This is going to be one hell of a night!
Guru, Classic Grand (27 June, 7pm-10pm, £8 adv/£11): One half of rap supergroup Gangstarr comes to Glasgow on the back of his new album Jazzmatazz 4. SuperProducer Solar joins in on the fun with support from Scottish hip-hop collective Blakhart.
The Nextmen, Sub Club (14 June, Midnight, £TBC): UK producers, The Nextmen, come to the Sub Club with the ever busy Boom Monk Ben and some outstanding beatboxing from Bigg Taj. Expect Dom Search and Brad Baloo to spin some tunes from their new album, This was supposed To Be The Future.
EDINBURGH
The Underling, The Liquid Rooms (17 June, 7pm-1am, £TBC): Backline Battle of the Bands Grand Final - six finalists battle it out on the night to win a share of prizes, worth a total of £3000. Headline performance by Sergeant, hosting and DJing for the night by XFM's Fraser Thomson! Closing the night is a DJ set from Slow Motion Ninja. Corona Party Team In House.
DJ Bunty, Holla, The Liquid Rooms (9 June, 11pm-3am, £5): One of Scotland's best scratch specialists, DJ Bunty will be laying down the vinyl at Holla. DJ Dizzle and Ruftone will be also be there watching his back. One of the best urban nights in Scotland!
The Remedies, Jazz Bar, (6 June, 8pm-Late, free): The Remedies bring a touch of old-school hip-hop to one of the best small venues in Edinburgh. Northern's husky voice will keep the ladies panting while DJ G's beats keep the hip-hop heads noddin'.
That's it for June. Check out www.bringdaruckus.com for even more exclusive content, supporting Scottish hip-hop to the fullest. If you have a gig you wish me to cover, email me at chris@bringdaruckus.com.
Peace
Chris Torres
So what's June got for you hip-hop heads? Let's find out:
GLASGOW
Stig Of The Dump & Dr. Syntax, The Hold Up, The Hold (5 June, doors 7.30pm, £5 adv/£7): The Bear and Rap Roadshow finally hits Glasgow with one of the UK's best new acts, Stig Of The Dump. Coming along for the ride is Dr. Syntax, DJ Newborn, with support from Glasgow's own Loki and Respek BA. This is going to be one hell of a night!
Guru, Classic Grand (27 June, 7pm-10pm, £8 adv/£11): One half of rap supergroup Gangstarr comes to Glasgow on the back of his new album Jazzmatazz 4. SuperProducer Solar joins in on the fun with support from Scottish hip-hop collective Blakhart.
The Nextmen, Sub Club (14 June, Midnight, £TBC): UK producers, The Nextmen, come to the Sub Club with the ever busy Boom Monk Ben and some outstanding beatboxing from Bigg Taj. Expect Dom Search and Brad Baloo to spin some tunes from their new album, This was supposed To Be The Future.
EDINBURGH
The Underling, The Liquid Rooms (17 June, 7pm-1am, £TBC): Backline Battle of the Bands Grand Final - six finalists battle it out on the night to win a share of prizes, worth a total of £3000. Headline performance by Sergeant, hosting and DJing for the night by XFM's Fraser Thomson! Closing the night is a DJ set from Slow Motion Ninja. Corona Party Team In House.
DJ Bunty, Holla, The Liquid Rooms (9 June, 11pm-3am, £5): One of Scotland's best scratch specialists, DJ Bunty will be laying down the vinyl at Holla. DJ Dizzle and Ruftone will be also be there watching his back. One of the best urban nights in Scotland!
The Remedies, Jazz Bar, (6 June, 8pm-Late, free): The Remedies bring a touch of old-school hip-hop to one of the best small venues in Edinburgh. Northern's husky voice will keep the ladies panting while DJ G's beats keep the hip-hop heads noddin'.
That's it for June. Check out www.bringdaruckus.com for even more exclusive content, supporting Scottish hip-hop to the fullest. If you have a gig you wish me to cover, email me at chris@bringdaruckus.com.
Peace
Chris Torres