BROOKNEYSTOMP

BROOKNEY LOVE / KENA ANAE

2010-07-29T03:28:00.000-07:00

Check out Brookney Family Kena Anae, you may be able to check him out in London Town during Halloween. We'll let you know for sure soon!

BROOKLYN LOVE/ YUME FEST

2010-06-30T06:32:00.000-07:00

If you are in town make sure youc heck out YUME FEST, it's not to be missed.

BROOKLYN LOVE

2010-06-18T11:09:00.000-07:00

Rahsaan's Georgetown Album Release Party from Velez Productions on Vimeo.

Brookney Stomp - Live @ Wyld - Twin Cities

2010-06-14T06:14:00.000-07:00

Here is the footage from the amazing instore by Twin Cities as part of their promo whirlwind for the release of their debut EP. It features Shea Soul, Duchy, Scribbla, Aina , D.Ablo on tracks and has a dramatic, modern soul vibe.
It was a brilliant day, first summer instore and the party at Wyld was jumping soon enough. Even CHify caught the vibe so much he dropped an impromptu freestyle.
The EP is out now on Matsuku Records in a brilliant limited edition vinyl version. Us at Brookney HQ were lucky enough to grab a copy of that.

These are the same gang who run those outrageous Boglewaltz parties. Its hard to believe that such soulful music is spawned by such hard partying monsters. But that's the magic of it I guess.

Check the performances, hit up a boglewaltz party and enjoy new music.

www.soundcloud.com/twin-cities

www.myspace.com/twincitieslondon

Brookney Stomp (LDN) - "Put em up for ---- Twin Cities" from leks awoyinka on Vimeo.

Shadrack & Mandem Again

2010-06-10T07:29:00.001-07:00

Just been catching up with alot at the Brookney Stomp HQ UK.. Back with a-vengance though, with the latest offering from the guys who gave us "Guns & Pork".

What do you reckon? As funny or not hittin the same spot???

Footage of last two Brookney Stomp storming up here asap. We back in at Wyld Pytch for a Junebug Special!!!

YUME FEST LAUNCHES IN NYC

2010-06-01T19:33:00.001-07:00

GOLIATH RADIO

2010-06-01T13:15:00.000-07:00

New Brookney LOVE Goliath Radio.

Living Goliath Radio (Pilot) by Goliath Radio

YUME RADIO VOL. 13

2010-05-13T13:27:00.000-07:00

Some more Brookney love from the YUME family. Listen while you can.

YUME Radio V. 13 (Do The Right Thing) by WRBG Radio

YUME RADIO V 12

2010-05-07T15:42:00.000-07:00

We figured we'd share this with our London family it's a Brookney secret, but enjoy. Big shout to Silent Intelligent, another banger for the airwaves. These secret shows, come and go quickly so make sure you check it out.

YUME Radio V. 12 (Ballot or The Bullet) by WRBG Radio

DJ CJ BROWNE RELAUNCHES BLOG SITE

2010-05-07T15:07:00.000-07:00

YUME representative DJ CJ BROWNE has a new layout for hit sit, check it out www.mrcjbrowne.blogspot.com. He is set to release his debut release off of YUME MUSIC July 4th. Keep your ears peeled.

JESSIE BOYKINS III, BROOKNEY LOVE

2010-05-05T17:05:00.000-07:00

YUME -ITE and long time supporter Jessie Boykins shot an ill video in London during his time there. Check it out

Jesse Boykins III - Amorous (Official Music Video) from Jesse Boykins III on Vimeo.

Make Music - Demo _ The Clown Prince

2010-05-02T08:24:00.000-07:00

Make Music Demo by theclownprince

New demo idea for the album, just trying stuff out, let me know what you think.

We make music, make noise, make money, make love, make war, make drugs, make rich, make poor, make hubby, make wife, make kids, make hoars
Make time,make place, make a scene, make a statement, make over cakeover, make a re replacement,make papes, make enemies, make paper planes,that float in a breeze overseas, make up 2db for the beat, make up 2 more G on my weed, make up stain of lipstick off me.

Fill in the Gap - New Jay Electronica

2010-05-01T16:09:00.000-07:00

This one is________

Fill in the Gap

2010-04-30T17:53:00.001-07:00

This track is________

You do the rest

YoubyGold Panda

Brookney Stomp Fashion

2010-04-30T16:34:00.000-07:00

Grab your t-shirt before they all gone. For any more enquiries shout us chify@me.com

Pictures from the Twin Cities Brookney Stomp Instore soon come.

Hold Box Flat Transmission

2010-04-30T15:17:00.000-07:00

Transmit Box Flat 017byholdboxflat

Guns & Pork - This is Amazing!!!!

2010-04-25T13:16:00.000-07:00

I saw this on the Madnews blog and it had me cracking up.

The good peeps at Boxfresh helped make this happen,

Twin Cities Sneak Preview

2010-04-25T11:43:00.001-07:00

Raincloud ft Shea SoulbyTwin Cities

Leaving this up here, so you can catch it before you have to scroll to find it.....

That sounds like some ninja talk.

Major News

2010-04-25T10:44:00.000-07:00

Many thanks to Dance Supremo Kat for a heads up on this!!

Major Lazer live at Village Underground on 26.05.10 - Click Pic for More Info

Watch this space for video evidence of Kat's dance supremo

And I will prob rock down there to shake my imaginary tail feather

Brookney Stomp NYC

2010-04-25T05:28:00.000-07:00

Brookney Stomp 3.31.10 @ Public Assembly from Silent Intteligent on Vimeo.

Some footage from Brookney Stomp in New York, watch this space about the big reunion gig in July. We going out there and they coming out here and we all gonna PARTY HARD....

Brookney Stomp (LDN) 04-10 - "Put em up for ---- Twin Cities"

2010-04-25T03:17:00.001-07:00

This month we have the amazing Twin Cities down at Brookney Stomp.

I know these cats through my band mate D.Ablos (The Clown Prince), met them a couple of years ago and they have always impressed me with the music they make, the parties they throw and their general "top-boy" attitude.

www.myspace.com/twincitieslondon

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Twin Cities debut double A side Raincloud / Anticipation is released on Mukatsuku Records on May 10th. Raincloud features Shea Soul ('Make it Funky', MJ Cole, Phil Asher) while Duchy (Brownswood, Burntprogress) takes centre stage on Anticipation.

http://www.juno.co.uk/ppps/products/382113-01.htm

OK so here is their official biog ---

- for Twin Cities that's a Eureka moment, not a reason to hit delete. Where others might reboot the sampler, Guynamite and Analog Jones call in the string section, add some Brazilian drummers and write a killer pop hook so it all makes sense.

Through many a late night, wide-eyed studio session they've combined forces to create a funk-drenched juggernaught of an album called 'Like That Every Time'. While putting the song at the heart of each track, Twin Cities fearlessly combine influences with a healthy disregard for hype or convention. Joining them on this roller-coaster ride are a transatlantic All-Star cast of vocalists including Shea Soul, D.ablo, Ne'a Posey and Duchy. The resulting album sounds fresh but delivers enough timeless moments to soundtrack a lifetime.

Twin Cities under other guises (Guynamite/Analog Jones/Guynamukat) have already attracted the attention of tastemakers across the globe with airplay from KCRW's Jason Bentley, Toshio Matsuura, Michael Ruetten and Radio 1's Gilles Peterson. The restless duo are busy working on numerous side projects and remixes and, alongside D.ablo, run London's notorious Boglewaltz parties.

This debut double A-side 'Raincloud/Anticipation' takes their melodramatic sound out of the basement and lets it loose on an unsuspecting world. Raincloud features Shea Soul, well known for collaborations with MJ Cole, Phil Asher and last summer's funky house smash 'Make it Funky'. On Raincloud, Twin Cities take her into classic soul territory but mix it up with their own brand of futuristic stardust. Shea delivers on the vocals with a song that's simple, sophisticated and universal all at the same time.

Raincloud ft Shea SoulbyTwin Cities

Raincloud ft Shea SoulbyTwin Cities

Hold Box Flat - and dont forget to listen

2010-04-13T09:44:00.000-07:00

My partners in crime the Hold Box Flat boys come through with another banging podcast. The BPM and Dwala go back to back spinning tunes that make people wiggle and at times tunes that make people think.

TBF016 by holdboxflat

On some Last Night Last Night Business

2010-04-12T11:31:00.000-07:00

I think Jeward should have taken notes from Kid n Play on how to rock a dynamic duo.

Brookney Stomp (LDN) 03-10 - "Put em up for ---- N.F.A"

2010-04-08T17:17:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures from Brookney Stomp feat N.F.A. This dude really came down and ripped it up. Rolling with Son Of Kick on the pads and laptop, they made like a hip hop batman and robin and got everyone in the store bopping.

With everyone bouncing to "left,Right , Left" and chanting along, we had the Soho media types peering through the windows and trying to wander in...quite jokes. Its definitely gonna be mad in the summer with the Summertime Stomps.

Definitely check out N.F.A's myspace. More info and video coming soon.

Many thanks to all the heads who came down to support, the tipsy tipsy crew and the Wyld Pytch team.

Could It Be True

2010-04-08T17:11:00.000-07:00

I hear that there is a DJ battle coming up in London between Just Blaze and the ALchemist at East Village on May 6th 2010.

More Info To Follow

BROOKNEY STOMP NYC MARCH 31, 2010

2010-04-03T10:47:00.000-07:00

Wow another amazing show!!! The Astor Kings and T-SHIRT Laid it down alongside BROOKNEY STOMP Veteran THAT'S MY COLE Feat. Cole Williams. SOOOOOOOOO DOPE!!! Check the pictures below; LIVE YUME; BECOME TIMELESS

Betty Steeles At Brookney Stomp

2010-03-25T07:05:00.000-07:00

Brookney Stomp Feb 2010 - "Put em up for ---- Betty Steeles" from leks awoyinka on Vimeo.

Brookney Stomp (LDN) 03-10 - "Put em up for ---- N.F.A"

2010-03-22T17:56:00.000-07:00

The next Brookney Stomp is just round the corner and we are looking forward to N.F.A coming through to rock Wyld Pytch.

More info rolling up here sharpish.

Nas & Damien Marley Collabo Album

2010-03-20T04:39:00.000-07:00

This is one of the most exciting projects I have heard of for a while, Nas and Damien Marley doing a whole album together.
Check the first single "As We Enter", its got a Mulatu sample slid in there as well right at the beginning. Enjoy peeps and look out for the album.
Support Real Hip Hop

BROOKNEY STOMP NYC; COLE WILLIAMS

2010-03-14T05:29:00.000-07:00

Sorry we got these pics up late, the event was a smash. Cole Williams, a world renowned background vocalist, has been set to do a solo project for some time. She blessed us at the TeA Lounge, and we look forward to her return on April 17th. Check out the pics below.

YUME
www.yumeandbeyond.com

Shirt Smashes It With 24 Frames!!!

2010-03-08T05:59:00.000-08:00

I got this email from my Boy Shirt out in New York - who i have been steady promoting over here in London. He is one of the most creative rappers I know and he is constantly crafting his art. I respect not just his hustle, but his actual dedication to the music and his fans as well. If you dont know about Shirt, get to know, cos I am sure he will follow in the footsteps of the Drakes, Wales, and other breakthrough rappers we have seen emerge over the last year or two.

Make sure you click through all the links to get the full meaning of this dudes talent

Heres the email

For the next and final leak off the Tan-Face Children EP I wrote a song using over 120 film titles woven throughout. I asked friends and people on Twitter their favorite films, took some of my own and just went to work. I got the idea and what seemed like a huge task at first turned into a lot of fun haha. I'm most proud of how the story is still my own and tells some of my real experiences with friends. Even down to my man Dred from Brazil who runs Hot Mop Films. I used his debut short film I_NY at the end of the third verse. We're going all the way with this one. Expect a gang of cool promotion from me and the boys.

I threw this up on my twitter at 8pm Friday night and let it build off some of the Oscar Buzz over the weekend. The response so far has been crazy. So many movie-lovers, so many people that just instantly got it and feel where I was going.

The song is called 24 Frames (Movie Night) and you can listen/download the song by clicking here (or just email me back and I'll send the mp3, lyrics, and artwork right to your inbox)

Another thing I was trying to do is give people the lyrics to follow along with every single movie I actually mention. You can find the lyrics complete with links, artwork etc. clicking here.

Thanks so much for the continued support. Like I always say, but seriously as true as ever, we're only just getting started. I really just want you to enjoy what I did here and like it enough to pass it along to friends. This is not a droid sending you these emails haha. I'm personally reaching out and I'd love to hear some feedback.

The Tan-Face Children EP with Darvin Silva drops tomorrow, Tuesday March 9th. Talk to you then !

Gilles Petersons Xmas Party

2010-03-08T05:30:00.000-08:00

This is where to be this weekend. We gotta save Plastic People!! I cant believe they are going to shut down Plastic over some dubious rumours and there are lots of joints open in the same neighbourhood that are way more dodgy. To avoid any legal crap, I will refrain from naming and shaming, instead I will focus on a positive - Gilles Petersons Xmas Party might just be the last chance we all have to rave it up at Plastic People.

I have been going to Plastic since the weekend they opened way back when, my mate Ade in uni tapped me up and said his brother was opening a club in Old St and that I should throw some parties there. I went down to rock the spot, and have been a friend and fan of Plastic since.

So come down, show some love, some support and have a blinding night. the BPm will be repping, Gilles P will be repping.

TBF013 - Good Vibrations

2010-02-28T18:16:00.000-08:00

The TBF family have dropped another one of their cult classic podcasts. Click here to get to the goodies. I happened to be passing through the studio HQ on the night of this recording so there is a little bit of CHiFy floating about in the sonic backdrop.

DownloaD MuSiK

My New York Family

2010-02-23T10:21:00.000-08:00

Whilst I was ducking and diving in NYC, I hooked up with the super talented rapper T-Shirt and we made a track together called international bounce. I will post that up at a later date.

Right now I just want to highlight the good work that my dude is doing. Keep your eyes out on this cat people, he has been in the studio with Wyclef Jean, ripped beats from Paul Cantor and rocked shows in all 5 boroughs. Shirt is an all round good fella. He showed me lots of support when I was doing the shows in New York, and to top it all off - he is the older brother of The Clown Prince's dynamic duo twins "The Astor Kings"

Heres some new shit off the 'Tan-Face Children' EP T-Shirt is dropping March 9th - this joint is called 'Monday Massacre', download here http://j.mp/cawKBv

Brookney Stomp NYC

2010-02-21T16:25:00.000-08:00

We just had it in London and now we are moving it to NYC to rock with some of the cities best emerging talent. Betty Steeles rocked Soho and Thats My Cole feat Cole Williams is going to rock Park Slope. @chify @colewilliams @yumeworldwide

BROOKNEY STOMP NYC

2010-02-20T07:57:00.000-08:00

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!! Another banger in NYC, Check out the footage, pics and cool stuff. You can also view some cool stuff at www.yumeandbeyond.com;

LIVE YUME BECOEM TIMELESS

2010-02-19T15:12:00.000-08:00

I am in on a Friday night and have the gang in the building. These two videos made it on youtube rotation in a major way!!!

Dont judge me

New Home

2010-02-16T16:29:00.000-08:00

We have been running the Brookney Stomp site under The Clown Prince's watchful blog for a minute now, but we finally feel like our baby has grown up enough to take off the training wheels and go out there for herself.

So here is the "under-construction" Brookney Stomp Blog, expect more info from both sides of the pond, more music, more fashion and more more more

This Thursday we are with @BettySteeles

Brookney Stomp Feb 2010 - "Put em up for ---- Betty Steeles"

2010-02-02T04:41:00.000-08:00

The Brookney Stomp is back again for a special evening with Miss Betty Steeles - come along and be mesmerized by this songbird. A wistful innocence to her vocal but with a heartful delivery of poignant writing. We at Brookney Stomp are liking Miss Betty Steeles very much so, check her out HERE

This is an invite only event so EMAIL for more info and guestlist

We are in cohorts with the good people at Boxfresh who will be sorting out some freebies for all who roll through.

Check the video below to see the last Brookney Stomp featuring RoomfullofMOnsterz - and check out the music!

More Just Blaze - Special Interview

2010-02-02T01:28:00.000-08:00

LTD Presents Conversations: Just Blaze (Episode #1) from LTD Magazine on Vimeo.

Jay Electronica - Puffy - mOs Def - exhibit C

2010-02-02T01:18:00.000-08:00

Big tune - Big performace = hip hop is so not dead

Jay Electronica Calls On Diddy to perform "Exhibit C" from Mikey Fresh on Vimeo.

Eastbound & Down

2010-01-11T12:04:00.000-08:00

I heard rumours that my favourite show in the world is making a comeback. Eastbound and Down (produced by Will Ferrell) is stupidly funny. I decide

New Jay-Z - Onto the next 1

2010-01-03T03:17:00.000-08:00

i have always been a fan or Sean Carter, so as a new yr present for all of y'all here is his new video for "onto the next one"

For all those MJ fans. New "This is It" Video directed by Spike Lee

2009-12-30T06:14:00.000-08:00

Michael Jackson - This Is It - Directed by Spike Lee from 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks on Vimeo.

How underground do i get???

2009-12-29T16:19:00.000-08:00

I am underground in a Badger Burrow making Badger music.

"All roads lean to burrows,
All borrowers need to know,
That what you took from funk today,
You gotta pay double back tomorrow."

So this is the other side project that i am doing with an mad fusion of disco punk madness called The Artful Badger.. Get to know about this.its all about the live shows, we have hay fights,badger,big synths, dancing half naked owl girls, wild feral beasts and so much more.

Yes I did say dancing half naked owl girls

the Badger Badger collective!!

– a 7 piece percussion heavy live band that weave their black magic though intense improvisations that redefine the live experience - journeying Disco , Dubstep, Jungle and Rap Samba.

Get bitten by the Badger!"

Check out the video below to get a feel for the absolute mayhem we cause on stage. obviously in a very productive, lets rock out manner, comepletely manic and with gear shifts like a grand prix

Check out the myspace and hopefully see you at a gig sometime soon! Will post a slideshow of the badger gig pictures soon,

Secret Brookney Stomp Lift Off - RoomfullofMOnsterz Live

2009-12-29T15:36:00.000-08:00

So from the humble basement beginnings from the Summer @ Bar Rhumba, we moved onto an atmospheric in-store event @ Wyld Pytch in Soho. With RoomfullofMOnsterz playing an intimate set of songs from their upcoming EP and a nice little flow of drink going on the vibe was set.
Cheers to 2110 Creatives and Yume for the work done

Thanks to Benjamin Amure for the pictures. I am loving this picture. Its reminds me of some early 90s kind of hip hop group. In a fly way not in a this shit looks dated way.

Here is the video of the performance.

Brookney Stomp!!!

2009-07-10T04:14:00.000-07:00

RoomfullofMonsterz

2009-07-10T03:25:00.000-07:00

Finally off the hard drive and onto the stage - Ladies and Gentleman I give you

RoomFullOfMonsterz

Marty
Temi
CHiFy

We have played Bar Rhumba & Wired @ Shoreditch House so far. Playing an acoustic gig in a garden in the next couple of weeks so will keep you posted about that.

I will slide a tune or two up here in the next few days. Join the Facebook Group at http://www.facebook.com/pages/RoomFullOFMonsterz/117051778372
and friend us up at myspace
www.myspace.com/roomfullofmonsterz

Brookney Stomp Pics Up At Last

2009-07-09T17:11:00.000-07:00

So unfortunately the boys from Brooklyn missed their flight and didnt do Brookney Stomp.
But we had performances from RoomFullOfMonsterz, Scarlett & Viva and the Clown Prince hosting, with hip hop dropped by DJ Gizmo & DJ InI.
Here are some pics of the fun and games

Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival 2009

2009-07-02T19:11:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures from backstage @ The 5th Annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival. Many thanks to Yume and all the people who made our time and shows there all the more banging.
Here is backstage at the mainstage area. I got some video to upload too, but i am trying to get my edit on - so dont want to just fing it up there.
STyles P is really short, Sheek is a tank, Dead Prez are cool as f*ck and Premo always cuts it up clean.

The rain kinda made it a little more like London for us....

Im loving the black n white bridge pic. I may get a digi slr and dable a bit more

Interview with Kaos Black

2009-06-27T05:06:00.000-07:00

chify having a chat with kaos black!!

Love Hip Hop Live Mocada Museum

2009-06-27T05:03:00.000-07:00

We played a sidewalk show as part of Make Music NY outside the Mocada Museum in Brooklyn.
Many thanks to Yume, the team at Mocada and all the good people who stopped to watch in cars, prams and on foot.

Kaos Black hooked up the footage!!

The Mocada Museum Make Music NY

2009-06-24T03:31:00.000-07:00

So we rocked our last gig outside on the steps/sidewalk of the MoCADA Museum Brooklyn. Its is the Museum of

The Brooklyn Hip Hop festival

2009-06-24T03:10:00.000-07:00

What can I say....!!! It was a massive event. There were problems just cos of the rain, and the stage had to be rescheduled timewise, but I gotta shout out Mike (Yume) & Wes on how they handled the day and made it rock non stop.
Pharoah Monche, dead Pres, Primo, Styles P, Sheek,Black Thought, broke n English,The Clown Prince...
I never thought with this nutty kinda hip hop we kick that all those names would be mentioned in the same breath..

The backstage was worked nicely with live art going on, lots of cats in the press pens, lots of cameras, hip hop websites, other artists who just came down to support.

I met Black Thought and he was so cool it was crazy. The Roots set the bar for live instrumental hip hop right now.

There were some crazy acts that I wish I had caught their name - there was this 3 man band - one dude on decks, one dude on drums and one dude rocking 2 synths n they just ripped up different instrumentals. with the dj cutting up the acapellas on the decks and it will dope.

We rocked the 2nd stage and werent able to get the full band on, so Andrew had to take up dj duties and Chris became my hype man. It was so funny having Chris as a hype man, he was loving the "rapper mics" and getting his swang on.

Footage after the dots......

Rocking In Harlem Hard!!!

2009-06-24T02:19:00.000-07:00

We played an instore launch for Atmos & Yume on Thursday night. Took Afrapunk east end stylee 2 blocks down from the Apollo and rocked this heavy trainer store. Its kinda like ?size and the Secret Wars cats were in attendance too.

It was sweaty as hell!!

Many thanks to carl chilsom check out his work here ,

he took lots of dope pcitures of us! I had to find a way to cover my weird neck allergy! It aint right, but its getting better.

It was a night out on Bleecker for us after the show! Munchies at Katz, too many drinks and was wicked seeing the boy deji abrahams. We stumbled into Le Possion and watched the Grand Puba & U-God concert.

Damn U-God is old and his hype man was kinda off-key, but it was still good seeing wu on stage again.

So here is a Wu God video cut for old times sake

video of the instore will be up soon enough, we just trailing that now. We gotta take our own camera man next time we out. Email c.vs in :)

Secret Wars

2009-06-24T02:01:00.000-07:00

CtrlAltShift Magazine

2009-06-11T06:55:00.000-07:00

Ok so thanks to Neel Dwala for pointing out that I got the last link wrong....hahahah
But here is the link for the articles I am writing for the socially conscious online magazine.

It is an account of my last trip to Las GiDi (LaGoS), So you click on the website, go to the magazine link, and chify will pop up.

Here is an excerpt of one the upcoming articles -

Fuel, Videos & a madman with a Hammer in his Hand.

I have been in Lagos for a couple of days now and think I am finally adjusting to the heat. The temperature is a healthy 32-36 most days and there are some times of day that you just never go outside in the blazing heat. Well if you can help it.
The weird thing as well about Lagos is that there is never a real opportunity for you to walk anywhere. I mean you can if you really have to or want to but there is no “just walking over to the shops” where I live and everything seems like a car trip. It is also seen as safer than just bopping about on road, and not just because of anything to do with getting robbed btu more about the mad little taxi scooters and general driving antics of most people on the roads.
So imagine my surprise when I saw more pedestrians than cars one day. There was a sea of cars all straining towards an already chained up petrol station with sun beaten occupants waiting to get served.
I had managed to get struck with the ‘petrol scarcity’ nightmare of Lagos. There seems to be a reoccurring theme with this trip and oil/gas/petrol, and in fact I think that Nigeria is one of those countries that is very apparent on how it makes it money. We as Nigerians know that our country runs and operates on oil, so when there is no fuel – Nobody move Nobody get ‘urt.

http://www.ctrlaltshift.co.uk

Brookney Stomp!!!

2009-06-03T02:22:00.000-07:00

We are getting ready for the massive event that will be Brookney Stomp!!

Hackney Meets Brooklyn with a host of dope artists doing that thang live n direct.

Here is the flyer for this lickle groover

Lagos Living

2009-04-23T08:12:00.000-07:00

So I am out here in Lagos now, I have been here a week and I love it....yes i know, give me another 3 weeks and check on my opinion then.
But i always love hanging out here, there is a certain sense of feeling alive i only get in lagos.

I have just managed to get online properly , so I have been writing my blogs offline - so hold tight people, there are lots of videos, pics and tings to hit you up with.

So far we have rocked the new beach house, been on a video shoot for Show Dem Camp, watched an oil pipeline buring - black gold - , been to a music industry showcase,met some recording artists out here, celebrated aj's 4th birthday and attempted a land speed record driving over the longest bridge in africa..

only been here 5 days really - watch out!!

The Dublin Castle Likes The Clown Prince

2009-04-11T15:58:00.000-07:00

THE CLOWN PRINCE- Excellent urban/hiphop outing with some truly fabulous riddims ridden raw and rockin by the righteous rapper here…like a London Than/Brit Outkast in many ways….

The Dublin Castle

Thanks to everyone who came out to the show that night. It was a wicked crowd - great energy in the room. We all love a long weekend innit. Still going strong London - 2 more days of lounging to go.

After the gig went over to Night Train @ The Shackerwell Arms to see The BPM play. Ronojoy (ala Real Gold) is running a dope lil soul night down there.
The pub is split into the right kinda sections - so you can
smoke in a chilled seated - covered indoor environment outside
chill in a pubby well lit room with live music and a dj
or
rock it out in a darker- copa cobana esque dance space - with mirrors to catch yourself throwing shapes with your mate

Its just started growing - so go down and support the night..its good fun

I dcuked into Spring break real quick as well. It was round the corner and a hot mess.

Sweat - box is not the word. A friend I was with remarked that the place stank of "sex & dodgy drugs" - well, i have a cold so I missed both, but the heat in there was crazy.

The Clown Prince I Love HipHop

2009-04-08T04:54:00.000-07:00

So here we are rocking the crowds as we do

We always have a good time - dont miss the gigs
it your chance to rock out mad styleee

K.I.G Family & CHiFY

2009-04-01T09:54:00.000-07:00

So here is some behind the scenes footage of my day filming with Dubplate Drama Season 3. The cast n crew were great. I have made lots of music video but acting is different blud.
Worst yet - my role was playing ----- wait for it
CHiF The Clown Prince...
Well watch out for that on Channel 4 soonish... Shouts to Roger, shystie, Chantelle , Big Nasty , XO Man, K.I.G, Bless, Wretch 32 and all the new peeps I met.

I will post more pics n bobs in a bit but for now - If you have heard
K.I.G's smash hit - Head , Shoulders, Knees & Toes - cool, but you have never heard the exclusive version like this.

The Serbian Adventure

2009-03-31T12:44:00.000-07:00

sorry this has been up without any text, I fell alseep whilst writing it.
Here are some pictures from my time touring in Serbia...I was on the road with Sky Wikluh, Borsch (thanks for getting me my posters back) and DJ Rahmanee..!!!

I always have a great time with these guys and a fat Serbian feast afterwards!!

Heres to Vinyak n Kiamak

Dublin Castle with ScarlettViva

2009-03-23T09:36:00.000-07:00

Here are some pics from
FuckUComeThru @ The Dublin Castle Camden--

I love playing out with ScarlettViva, we have so many friends in common that its a super relaxed atmosphere. Everyone is up for it and we always have a skinfull of drinks afters.

Thanks to my bigger brother Martin for coming on the do Favourite Girl with me.
It was our first time performing it, sound was a little dodgy but we had fun

Little Dragon feat The Clown Prince

2009-03-23T09:20:00.000-07:00

Little dragon are fantastic. I managed to catch them live at the Q-Tip gig. 14th March @ the roundhouse.
what a night!! Many thanks to Gilles Peterson & the BpM.

CHiFy interviewed on B92 radio Belgrade

2009-03-23T08:18:00.000-07:00

I had a sit down chat with the good folk at B92 along with Sky Wikluh.

Here is the link to the interview, have a listen!!

Monday Strikes sounds massive on the radio.

Backstage with Heltah Skeltah - Paris

2009-03-23T08:06:00.000-07:00

Sorry I have been on a long ting uploading these pics....just been running, bunning, trying to make it happen.

Chilling backstage draining the tequila

Respect to everyone who came out to make it a very special night in deed.

many thanks to Yannick who made it all possible.
also thanks to Leo, Manu Manu, my Dj & partner in rhyme INI..

Here ya go!! Next time I am in Paris, dont miss it, cos we rocked the House massively. Yet again there was crowd surfing popping off.

Many thanks to Mass who took pictures that night, you smashed it dude!!!

Nis was Massive!!! Serbia I love Ya

2009-03-23T08:04:00.001-07:00

Flew via Zurich to Beograd (Serbia) on Wednesday - rocking shows in Nis & Paracin. It was mental. Oh my god-- Feedback Club in Nis - we played a dnb set supporting Sky Wikluh & DJ Rahmanee.
People were crowd surfing , sweating , grinding , crying, shouting sreaming. Nis I love you all !!
You got my weekend started right. I dropped an impromptu performance of Lets' Go, was too drunk to remember the lyrics to Monday strikes - but followed strong with paparazzi!!!

Many thanks to Petar who always hosts the best afterparty in town.

Here is a video someone posted of the sweatbox, i gotta sort out my bloody camera and clear some space off my hard drive n then i can upload more pics!!!

Afropunk.com Featured artist of the week

2009-03-09T18:09:00.000-07:00

Whilst out in New York I joined a social networking site called afropunk.com. Please check it out..
It was/is a dope way of meeting peeps who are into their urbanrock - plus all the other monikers we all go by. Super friendly crowd and also a tight team that run the site. Matthew is actually an East ender moved out to the big apple.
Many thanks to them for making me their featured artist of the week, they do a cool festival in the summer so who knows, I might be on a stage near you soon afropunking out!!!

Join the movement!! There is an Afropunks in London group!

BiG Red ClowN PartY

2009-03-09T10:21:00.000-07:00

I am djing at Vendome this Friday at a Biggie Tribute for Red Nose Day.
Come down and shake a limb. The flyer is above
I heard rumor of free drinkies....mmmmmm

Top of Paname

2009-03-08T17:27:00.000-07:00

So I got a grand tour of La Bellevolloise, from the basement to the rooftopz.
You get the most amazing view of Paris with the Eiffel Tower in sight, so I thought I would share it with y'all.
The cute girl in the picture is the Head of Event Productions at the Cultural Centre.

Big Pics From Paris Gig

2009-03-05T15:54:00.000-08:00

Here is a picture from the gig with Heltah Skeltah. The T-shirt I am wearing is by the amazing Tansy Hamley.
She made the uberiously cool skull tee that I am rocking in the Favourite Girl video at the end.

We are gonna be rolling out the CHiFGeAR soone enough so watch out for the merch!!

I had em under manners and rocking hard from the stage. More pics to follow, im posting em as i am recieving em!!!

Many thanks to my Paname famile for looking after me so well!!