About this Event

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The Cypher Lounge all dayer is BACK!!! You know the drill... BBQ, Graffiti, Music outside until we go in for the live performances in the evening...



DJ's Downstroke and new resident Tyni plus the host with the most Kissy K...



Live performances from:



** GENESIS ELIJAH **

** UHURU - CYCLONIOUS & THA 4ORCE **

** THUMBS DOWN - COBES & ERIC ELECTRIC **

** PRINCE KONG (RUM COMMITTEE) **

** BENNY DICTION **

** ACT ON WORDS - DEKAY, MIDI INTELLECT, MR TONGUE TWISTER & TENCHOO **

** ASH THE AUTHOR **

** SAINT PAUL **

** THREE KEY **



** KING OF THE RONALDS BATTLES IN THE DAYTIME:



** BOWSKI VS MAC SHERRY **

** HULK VS VISCERAL **

** DEFENIN VS LIL MAZY **



** CLOTHING STALL FROM LESS EFFORT **



Live Music, Open Mic, Graffiti, BBQ and hopefully sunshine.... what more could you want...



£5 ENTRY BEFORE 7PM OR WITH AN ADVANCE TICKET OTHERWISE £7 AFTER 7PM...



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ARTIST BIOS:



* Genesis Elijah is one of the most well-known and respected names in the UK Hip-Hop scene. He burst onto the scene back in 2005 with his first album 'Deh Pon Road’, which featured hip-hop heavyweights Klashnekoff and Skinnyman. The album was given rave reviews, with the single 'Jah Bless' finding a spot on BBC's 1Xtra play list.

In 2006, Genesis Elijah released his mixtape 'The Industrial Revolution'. This featured chart topping artists Sway and former Dip Set member, Tom Gist. This sold over 20,000 copies, as well as getting international air play. In 2010, Genesis Elijah got together with producer Beezwax, to release the much anticipated EP, 'Civil Unrest'. Later that year, Genesis Elijah released a collaboration album with production duo 'The Krate Krusaders'. This album had widespread coverage on the internet and garnered Genesis Elijah a whole new fan base.

Genesis Elijah also featured on Charlie Sloth’s album 'The Black Book’, with their video 'Game Over' getting over 100,000 YouTube Views. In 2011 Genesis Elijah released a free EP called 'I Ain't Even Charging Bruv', which was critically acclaimed and further solidified Genesis Elijah's reputation as an artist who makes timeless and heartfelt music. In 2012, Genesis released another EP titled 'Painkiller's and Pilkington' which was given 9/10 in DJ magazine and ‘Hip-Hop release of the month’ in March 2012. This EP received support from Ricky Gervais, as well as being played on BBC Radio One by Zane Lowe. Later in 2012 Genesis Elijah released a 10 track mini-mixtape called 'An Emcee's Worst Enemy' over beats from the US producer 'The Alchemist’ off his album 'A Rapper's Best Friend'. In October of 2012, Genesis collaborated with the UK's leading Youth Broadcaster SBTV, and released an EP called 'I Ain't Even Charging Bruv 2'. In 2014 Genesis Elijah released his long awaited album ‘Private Moments in Public’ as well as collaborating with Wiley, Novelist and having his remix of Sam Smith’s ‘Money On My Mind’ get over 60,000 views on youtube. Over the years Genesis Elijah has performed all over the world with artists such as Ed Sheeran, Jessie J, Dub Pistols, KRS One, Talib Kweli, Souls of Mischief, Akil (Jurassic 5), Bone Thugs N Harmony and Necro.



* Thumbs Down consists of Cobes LDZ (MC) Eric “Leccy” Electric (DJ/ Producer). Cobes LDZ and Leccy have teamed up to bring you BASS & BARS of the highest quality. Potent delivery, intricate flows and lyrical content provided by LDZ's very own Cobes. This man has a slew of releases with London Zoo's Dabbla ( Dead Players, Problem Child), Harry tha Bastard ( LDZ, RockFormz) & Sumgii ( Cult Mountain, Potent Funk). Having just about worked with every note worthy MC in the country Cobes is lining up some heavy visuals and solo material for 2016 on a brand new exciting label Thumbs Down Records. Thumbs Down’s unique style gets the place bouncing every time. Heavily influenced by many genres including Drum N Bass, Hip Hop, Dub & Ragga. Hard hitting beats along with thunderous basslines are guaranteed to shake the dance

floor at any event. If its an energetic live show you’re after then look no further; these two pioneers are making solid strides this year. Check out The 5 track e.p on Bandcamp out now and watch out for epic visuals soon to come on the label.

http://www.cobes.bandcamp.com



* Act On Words freestyle rap show:

Freestyle rappers Tenchoo, Dekay, MIDI Intellect and Mr Tongue Twister bring a variety of style and musical flair to the stage but in a different way than you may think. Act On Words use random suggestions from the audience to create different musical scenes and scenarios using comical and skilful wordplay. The music is original, the energy is high, and the on the spot games (fuelled by ideas from the crowd) are always hilariously unexpected. Each show is completely unique as different ideas for characters, scenarios and words are incorporated by the rappers. Since 2013, they have performed their improvised show around the UK as well as touring with the Sadler’s Wells Theatre and Jonzi D.



* Benny Diction is a South Wales/East Midlands-raised MC/musician with well over a decade of writing lyrics, performing, organising and hosting events behind him. After moving to Liverpool in 2001, he started to rip open mics and became involved in long-running hip hop night Sunday Service. His collective The Punning Clan was formed in 2005, with close involvement from IDA UK/DMC battle champ DJ Rasp. Both solo and with crew, Benny has torn down stages at festivals and club nights across the UK and beyond supporting the likes of Teebs (Brainfeeder), Homeboy Sandman (Stones Throw), DJ Statik Selektah and Souls of Mischief, as well as making it to the 2013 End Of The Weak UK finals along the way. Benny has a string of releases to his name, the most notable being his debut album ‘Hard Graft, Arts & Crafts and Hearty Laughs’ and his 2013 ‘Life Moves’ LP. ‘Hard Graft...’ featured contributions from rising singers Liam Bailey and Eliza Shaddad along with many of Benny’s rap contemporaries, and ‘Life Moves’ was the culmination of a year and a half’s work with Melbourne production wizard Able8. It was also Benny’s debut release on heavyweight UK hip hop label Boom Bap Professionals. Expect to see a lot more from Benny in 2016, including a brand new EP with Able8, an album with South African beatmaker Blue Buttonz and some exciting collaborative projects with fellow UK wordsmiths.



* Saint Paul hails from Uxbridge, London. Starting out on pirate radio and raves, he soon developed his style and began penning tracks at an early age. Inspired by artists such as Kurt Cobain, Jimmy Hendrix, Big Pun, Nas, 2Pac, Biggie, Wiley, Durrty Doogz, Eminem, Method Man, DMX, Oasis, Bob Marley, Saint Paul is an open minded music talent that deserves your attention. His debut mixtape ‘Marmite’ was well received and was followed by the superb ‘Cathedral EP’. The response was so positive that it wasn’t long before he was sharing stages with the likes of Heartless Crew, Roll Deep, Skinnyman, Durrty Goodz and many others, as well as opening up for Akon at the infamous Hammersmith Apollo. Other shows followed at the Festival of Youth Arts, Greenford Carnival, Love Music Hate Racism, City Link Up Showcase, Slam Jam and UK Unsigned Hype and music showcase! In the last couple of years Saint Paul has been building up his fan base, working hard on his sound and getting recognition for his focused hard work ethics. Now he gears up to release his brand new single, a song that is very close to his heart and something everyone can relate to. ‘Three Magic Words’ is a song that is dedicated to his mother, someone he loves dearly and credits as his best friend. Raising him on her own as a single parent wasn’t easy and now Saint Paul shows his appreciation with this heartfelt track.



* Ash The Author: This Reading born and raised MC has been making waves in the underground scene these last few years.

With his tounge in cheek style, a mixture of wit and hard hitting punchlines Ash has an incredible stage presence, crafted from his time as the host of hiphop night Holdin Court, as well as rapping across the country with some of the UKs best emcees in many different cyphers. Ash has supported the best of Britain including Chester P from Task Force and Dirty Dike from High Focus records as well as international acts such as Blackalicious and The Pharcyde. He will be putting out his debut album later this year as well as music with his long term collaborator and partner in crime the Rubikon Don.