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Supporting and Promoting Scottish Hip HopStonezTheRiddlah Interview
Where are you from and what was it like growing up there?
Edinburgh, Auld Reekie, Grew up in Leith, went to a local Leith school (Drummond), Leith was sound, was nuts when i was like 14/15 years old, but now its a pretty nice place to stay, all developed, but yeah witness to some mad stuff back in the day, haha, storys to tell, storys to tell.
How did you get your name and is there a story behind it?
Riddlah? well, goin back now eh, i went through numerous names, only had them for a couple weeks or somthin, i was like 18 or somthin, finally came up with ”The Riddlah” soon adapted to ”StonezTheRiddlah”(note: all one word), I really just liked the sound of it, and to riddle is to also rhyme at times, so yeah, hell yeah!!!!
Was there a situation or a person who inspired you to rap?
when i was 17, i went to this guys house, a friend of a friend, when i got there they were recording on hiphop instrumentals, so no jokes!!! that night i wrote my first verse and recorded it, and also note that i spat it fully scottish, in my own accent, never felt the need to sound american, its not me?
Tell us about your latest release.
Well…. i got a little CD floatin around, self titled ”UVBeatz”, Get at me for a copy if you aint got by the way, but there are several projects im workin on, Dark Rumors, UVBeatz, Evil Residents, Twisted Methods, Savage Sound System, some being Released on Powercut Productions of Glasgow,
What do you prefer; playing live, recording in the studio or battling?
I probably Prefer recording, as i enjoy making beats so much and creating a masterpiece, gotta say, love playing live too though,Battling is cool, not my thing, entertaining like, but if i had to choose!!!
How would you describe your personality? What do you enjoy doing?
Im a pretty chilled guy, like to have a laugh, but also like to be serious sometimes, i enjoy doin lots of things…. hmmm….. Makin beats haha, yeah, love music, quite into cars, not like some boy racer type stuff, like, want to be gettin a nice motor soon, had a few already, Want to do well in life? thats bout it eh?
How did you go about setting up independently?
Donno what you really mean, just got myself a little room in the back of the house i call the LAB pretty much, some machines n a recording setup, Ohh….. Also Signed To Glasgows Powercut Productions, so releases go through them.
Forget the budget, what would be your dream collobo?
i dont really dream like, i face life as it is and what you can make of it, but… Probably like old Legends that are still doin well like, Ice cube, Rza, Kool Keith,Busta rhymes, all them lot, you know the rest, haha, but also would be amasing to work with the likes of Kano, Dizzy, Wiley, Nolay, Devlin, n that kinda genre, theres too many man,
nobody specific, cos as I said, haha, I dont dream, haha jus have nightmares,haha
With so many artists out there, what are you doing different to get heard?
I donno what im doing different, but its different, crazy huh? i like to get a bit singing, guitar, mix it with synths, use samples, not tellin too much, know what i mean, haha
Now is your chance to get something off ya chest! Anything getting you down or any opinions you need to voice?
Scottish Hiphop!!! what is actually happening, really, it seems to be sitting level right now, not moving forward, but not dieing either, i feel it will get more popular, but how popular? this frustrates me!!! Well, Time’ll Tell eh!!!!
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GZA (Wu Tang Clan) @ ABC, Glasgow 12th Nov
Wu Tang’s grand master is all set to bring Glasgow THE best hip hop show of the year. He’ll be performing his seminal album ‘Liquid Swords’ in it’s entirety and there’s little doubt how good it will be. To add to this he will also be giving an exclusive preview of material from his forthcoming album ‘Pro Tools’.
True genius can not be rushed. In the case of the legendary lyricist GZA, time has always been on his side. With Pro Tools, GZA’s latest release and fifth solo album, the masterful MC adds yet another lyrically stunning LP to his rich musical catalogue. For the past 15 years, GZA has been stretching the sensibility of modern-day hip-hop with his finely crafted, thought provoking wordplay which he credits to his willingness to delve deep into the written word.
As one of the founding members of the mighty Wu-Tang Clan, GZA’s mic mastery first gained prominence in 1993 with the release of the Clan’s first LP, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). Two years later, GZA released his second solo album, Liquid Swords on Geffen Records which went on to sell over one million copies and earn a platinum plaque. Throughout his various projects with the Wu and classic appearances on other member’s side projects, GZA maintained a reputation as a skilled wordsmith with a highly recognizable and authoritative delivery.
Support comes from the best in town. Skinnyman has been at the forefront of UK hip hop for the last decade. His shows are the stuff of legends and his name has become synonymous with hip hop at it’s finest. Joining him will be Glasgow’s very own Freakmenoovers and DJ Bunty. The best hip hop DJs in Scotland will be dropping classic cuts and undiscovered gems to get ya feets moving. Their 4 deck shows are part of the fabric of Glasgow’s night life and it would be plain wrong to leave them out of this show. Bigg Taj is a phenomenon. He leaves jaws dragging on the floors every time he performs and we expect no different this time round. Vocal chord gymnastics that would surely get him Olympic gold.
Come witness the biggest and best hip hop how of the year, Wednesday November 12th 2008 - ABC Glasgow - £18.50 advance tickets available from ABC Box Office, Ticket Web, Tickets Scotland & 0870 220 1116
DJ Skurge and Fulgeance live @ The Glasgow School of Art 10 Oct
Ballers Social Club welcomes Detroit Techno overlord DJ Skurge and Parisian Hyphy pioneer Fulgeance to the Glasgow School of Art on October 10th.
DJ Skurge makes an appearance at Ballers after his long touring schedule playing live with the legendary Electro outfit ‘Model 500′. Skurge and the U.R crew have been at the forefront of their game for years, and have been heralded as some of the most original electronic artists in the world. Skurge has a remarkable body of work on ‘Underground Resistance’ which has garnered a loyal global following.
Skurge is set to play a highly anticipated, super exclusive Hip - Hop and Electro set for the very first time in the U.K. His enthusiasm and musical knowledge is second to none, and he will play some of the best music these genres have to offer. Ballers are proud and honoured to welcome him to our stage.
Playing live for the second time at Ballers, Fulgeance is one of our favourite guests from last year. His recent All City 7″ ‘The Revenge of the Nerd’ is a perfect slice of his “Low – Club” Hip Hop and has been critically acclaimed internationally. His unforgettable 2007 ‘Chico E.P’ on the Musique Large imprint and swing laced Kelpe remix on DC Recordings have always been favourites at LuckyMe, and we can not wait to hear new exclusive material from his forthcoming E.P ‘LOW CLUB,’ which drops worldwide on Musique Large in November.
Fulgeance’s music is a perfect blend of huge, synth-laced French Electro and modern Instrumental Hip Hop. He takes club music into the realm of intelligent musical arrangements, yet always remains “dumb” enough to work the floor.
He plays live via two MPC’s and is completely mind blowing to watch. His fast paced and energetic performance approach is a refreshing outlook from the ‘head in your laptop’ era. Fun and highly talented, this is a welcome return.
Standing at the helm will be the LuckyMe residents. Known for outstanding musical output, high brow modern art / design and club packed parties, they need little introduction.
This LuckyMe party is held at The Glasgow School of Art - Door tax is £10
Onra and Pursuit Grooves - October 25th @ The Ivy
Ballers Social Club brings you Brooklyn’s finest in the form of Pursuit Grooves and Parisian soul child Onra fresh from the ‘Red Bull Music Academy 2008′ on October 25th. These two will be showing of their newly learned musical techniques and exclusive collaborations live on the Baller$ stage.
Pursuit Grooves is a budding female Hip - Hop producer from New York. Refusing to be defined or labeled, she graciously accepts all of her influences to create something that is distinctly her own whilst owing much to the past. Inspiration includes Soul and Funk artists (Cameo, Sade, Loose Ends), Electronica gurus (Bjork, Massive Attack, Portishead) and Hip Hop producers (DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Jay Dee).
Pursuit Grooves released her debut instrumental CD ‘Fun Like Passion’ on her own label ‘What Rules Records’ in August of 2006,with the track “Push Up” featuring on the highly regarded ‘Beat Dimensions Vol.1′ on the Dutch ‘Rush Hour Recordings’ imprint. In June of 2008, Pursuit Grooves released her second album, ‘Wild Art Forestry’. Its journey of downtempo, Hip - Hop and Electronic soundscapes demonstrates the continuation of her unique sound whilst creating a maturity that grows with each record. She was also a featured tastemaker on Gilles Petersons’ ‘Beat Generation’ show on BBC Radio 1, where she showcased her broad taste in all things instrumental.
Live electronic club performances include the ethereal ‘XinDC’ (Washington DC), the infamous ‘TurboCrunk’ (Montreal, CA) and ‘Southpaw’ (NYC) to name a few. Her live show is completely hardware based and with her dynamic vocal accompaniment, she effortlessly switches from composer to vocalist, blending political Rap and raw, fused Afro - Funk, she will make a bold statement musically and socially.
Joining the Brooklyn firecracker is super smooth soul brother Onra. Onra is the man behind the sonically sweet Vietnamese concept album ‘Chinoseries’, taking 30 records home with him after a visit to the land of his grandparents, he compounded a heart-felt musical recital of his time in the still recovering nation. He has also released a collaborative album on the emphatic Japanese imprint ‘Circulations’ titled ‘The Big Payback’, where he joins forces with Byron, a talented producer and piano / synth player. His most recent releases are the ‘Tribute’ EP, where he collaborates with Quetzal to become The Big Payback on this ‘Favourite Recordings’ release and joins the prestigious 7×7 ‘Beatstrumental’ series on All City Records with the disco - driven ‘My Comet’.
Onra’s music is richly textured, soulful Hip - Hop which forges beautiful sample cuts with outstanding key work, prickly claps and cosmic splendour. His deeply atmospheric sound conjours and creates a masterful composition that has to be witnessed live.
Being two of 60 participants out of 2300 applicants allowed to take part in 2008 ‘Red Bull Music Academy’ speaks volumes of their future credentials. The prestigious event has played tutor to many a friend and familiar name including Flying Lotus, Hudson Mohawke, Samiyam, Muhsinah, Mweslee and Mike Slott. They will be riding high from there uber creative week of musical ingenuity and will have fresh collaborations to be showcased for the first time ever at the show.
This Lucky Music Party is held in The Ivy’s upstair bar on North St.
No entry fee.
Yaeo on DJ Excalibah
YAEO with DJ Excalibah on PYRORADIO discussing ‘Call Tha Police’ track, beefs, where hes from, the album and much more!!!
LATE - 2520NYC.COM - TRICKSTA I’m Not Into Fashion
New York’s premier clothing label 2520NYC.Com has teamed up with the UK’s number one DJ’s LATE & TRICKSTA from Wolftown Recordings to release the UK edition of his brand new mixtape ‘I’m Not Into Fashion’. 2520NYC.Com unleashes their new brand of Tee’s entitled ‘I’m Not Into Fashion’ and here get the perfect promotional gift to celebrate the fact. True Hip-Hop fans will know of LATE & TRICKSTA’s work as they have unleashed official tapes with Chamillionaire, Sheek Louch, Trae, Papoose, Stat Quo, Red Café 40Glocc, Spider Loc and more. This is a sick selection of underground tracks (NO freestyles!) that showcases a barrage of talented artists including appearances from the likes Grand Larce, Sunny Redd, Ransom Rellic, LATE, Jai Boo, Streetz & Young Deuces, Brick Saavy, Famoso, Geolani, DV Alias Khryst as well some tight production from Tricksta.
01 - Mister Marlon Intro
02 - Grand Larce - Wax On Wax Off
03 - LATE - Just Me
04 - Kyzier Kash - 7 Days, 3 Weeks
05 - AP - First Off
06 - Ransom Rellic - Wait A Minute
07 - Suny Redd - Get It
08 - Benny Blanco - Rock It Out
09 - Sem One - Flow Like Water
10 - Jai Boo Feat Gonja & LATE - Don’t Look At Me
11 - Streetz & Young Deuces - On My Grind
12 - Geolani & Boss Gang Feat Dv Alias Khryst - Show Must Go On
13 - Stress - They Want My Swagg
14 - Grand Larce - Shattered
15 - LATE Feat Jon Conners, Lo-Keys, Stress, Brick Saavy, Famoso & Mokeout - Day In Day Out’
16 - Chauncity Allstars - Know
17 - Soul Food - My Hood
18 - Skinny C Rymz Well, A-Pinks & Nobody Famous - Whats Happenin Part 2
19 - Young Treja, Young Dirty & Jay-Freeze - How Bout It
20 - Mister Marlon Outro
DOWNLOAD THIS MIXTAPE NOW AT THIS LINK: LATE - 2520NYC.COM - TRICKSTA I’m Not Into Fashion
Unfriendly Neighbours Present “Starvin Artist Movement Mix Tape Volume 1”
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Do yourself a favour and take a few minutes out to check out one of the uk’s most talked about underground releases of 2008. This is Midland’s hip-hop at its best. Rappers ‘Joe Gutta’ and ‘Bigga’ really have killed it on this new free download mixtape, its no wonder they are supporting acts such as Kano!
Starvin Artist Movement Mix Tape Volume 1
Recloose - Sonar Kollective @ MacSorleys Music Bar 30th Oct
Sub Club Presents…
Recloose (Sonar Kollective) – DJ set
Ali Herron (Ooft Music / Five20East)
Thursday 30th October, 9pm – 1am @ MacSorleys Music Bar, £3 entry (free entry with a Giles Peterson ticket from Friday 17th October)
On Thursday 31st October Sub Club welcomes an artist that has shaped the sounds of our bass bunker on Jamaica Street more than he will ever know. Recloose aka Matthew Chicoine is originally from New York but in recent years has found himself native to the sunny shores of Auckland, New Zealand. Having started his recording career on Carl Craig’s Planet E label, he has went onto release some of the finest jazz influenced techno and modern electronic soul we could have ever heard. Since 2002 he has released 4 full length albums to mass critical and cult acclaim. 2002’s ‘Cardiology’ came out on seminal German label !k7 and brought his jazz inflected club sound to the masses. In 2005 he followed it up with the fantastic ‘Hiatus on the Horizon’ which featured the international cult classic ‘Dust’. This driving electronic funk bomb featured Joe Dukie from Fat Freddy’s Drop on vocals and became an underground anthem that conquered the disco, house, techno and broken beat scenes in one 5 minute blast of musical perfection. It went on to be voted Single Of The Year on Giles Peterson’s Worldwide Awards 2005 and has been in the record boxes of the best DJs ever since.
Since then he has toured the globe with a live band, released a live album and returned to the studio to produce his 4th LP ‘Perfect Timing’. Having just been released on Sonar Kollectiv it is a melting pot of organic and electronic influences and continues to set him apart as a genuine visionary. This exclusive and intimate set at our very own ‘Sub Pub’ is set to introduce the brand new sounds of Recloose to a city that has been feeding hungrily off his work for years. House, techno, disco, reggae, broken beats and wobbly bass will ring out loud and true and in the way only he knows how. Be sure to get down early as this is set to be a must hear gig.
Support comes from Glasgow’s very own edit king Ali Herron who’s residency at Ivy and work for Five20East Records has seen his name go from strength to strength in recent months.
Ivy DJ Line Up September + October
Ivy DJ Line Up September 2008
Friday 12th Craig Smith Craig Smith
Resident at Berlin in Edinburgh, Craig Smith is renowned for his diverse disco and house selections as well as his recording output on Five20East Recordings.
Saturday 13th Ballers Social Club with Lukid (live) & Andrew Meza Ballers Social Club
Live electronics from London’s Lukid and a DJ set from LA’s BTS Radio king Andrew Meza.
Friday 19th Mr Nice (Freakmenoovers) Mr Nice
One half of Scotland’s premier hip hop duo takes to the turntables for a blazing trail through hip hop, funk, b-more, electronic party music and more.
Saturday 20th Numbers DJs Numbers DJs
Glasgow clubbing institution Numbers bring their underground electronic party with diverse beats for heads and feets.
Friday 26th A La Fu (Big Dada) A La Fu
Big Dada’s main man and DJ to the electronic and hip hop elite drops by for a unique intimate set.
Saturday 27th Boom Monk Ben Boom Monk Ben
Taking a break from international and UK wide touring, we get an intimate set of hip hop inflected beats, electronic gems and diverse musical goodness.
October 2008
Friday 3rd Lone Lone
Sublime instrumental electronics and raw hip hop beats from Dealmaker Records’ young maverick. He has made his name as part of gifted collective Kids In Tracksuits and having recently released his debut album ‘Lemurian’ he makes his solo Glasgow debut.
Saturday 4th Ooft Music Ooft Music
Deep disco deviance and house music from Ivy resident DJs and Five20East records artists.
Friday 10th Radiomagnetic Soundsystem Radiomagnetic
Freestyle beats and bobs from the best internet radio about. A selection of the station’s best DJs will be on rotation. Treat your ears!
Saturday 11th Keep Up DJs Keep Up DJs
London’s premier party starters and resident spinners for the fledgling Keep Up record label bring their funk fulled trunks, wobbly bass and hip hop moves to Glasgow for another Ivy exclusive.
Friday 17th Boom Monk Ben
Taking a break from international and UK wide touring, we get an intimate set of hip hop inflected beats, electronic gems and diverse musical goodness.
Saturday 18th Numbers DJs Numbers DJs
Glasgow clubbing institution Numbers bring their underground electronic party with diverse beats for heads and feets.
Friday 24th Mr Nice (Freakmenoovers) Mr Nice
One half of Scotland’s premier hip hop duo takes to the turntables for a blazing trail through hip hop, funk, b-more, electronic party music and more.
Saturday 25th Ballers Social Club Presents Red Bull Music Academy Ballers Social Club
Live electronics and record spinning from Onra & Pursuit Grooves, two of the finest acts to emerge from the tastemaking music school from Red Bull.
Friday 31st Harri (Subculture) Harri
Glasgow’s house don and international tastemaker treats us to a rare intimate DJ set.
DJ Zinc @ Sub Club 31st Oct
Following up on DJ Assault, A-Trak and Sinden, the legendary DJ Zinc will be presenting a rare house set – one of only 4 or 5 in the country - for How’s Your Party? and its followers at the Subclub on 31 October.
DJ Zinc accidentally appealed to the overground in 1995 with the classic drum ‘n’ bass hit Super Sharp Shooter (as he says himself - “I didn’t make it to be huge and if I’d tried it wouldn’t have sounded the way it did,”) propelling him and the genre he represented to the mainstream. But his first mixtapes came out in the early 90’s – at the peak of acid house – and he learned his trade at raves and house parties.
He went on to do the rounds at the clubs, the pirates, and the labels - Back 2 Basics, Congo Natty, Droppin’ Science, 2000AD, Brain, Ganja, Parousia - and he maintains the Ganja Kru and True Playaz with his mates DJ Hype, Pascal, and Rude Bwoy Monty. His own label, Bingo, continues to distribute electro, grime and house – genres influenced by the meteoric increase in drum ‘n’ bass production in the 90’s. While some producers faded and others remained stagnant, Zinc’s style and output continues to evolve across a career of almost 20 years.
His releases, from his remix of the Fugees’ Ready or Not to the intelligent production values of 2003’s Faster LP, represent a prolific and much-loved tunemaker. Ready yourself for a one-off exploration of house by a master producer, with unexpected shifts from funk to glitch and from wonk to fidget; DJ Zinc will use and abuse the SubClub soundsystem to the hilt. Be prepared.
Getting you ready will be DJ A’ La Fu and Boom Monk Ben. Creators and curators of HYP, they will enthral with a forward-thinking mix of meaty beats and dubs; expect quality and quantity from both of these talented selectors.
Subclub / Jamaica Street / 31 October 2008 / £8 before 12 and £10 after
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