BIG THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE SPECIAL INCOMING! Thu Apr 05 - The CLF Art Cafe, Block A, Bussey Building and Jazz re:freshed welcome UK + US Alternative Hip Hop n' Breaks Royalty in the shape of Legendary Vocalist/Wordsmith TY (who’ll be launching his new album “A work of heart” - Live!!!) alongside US event hosts The highly influential, dancefloor nuking CYPRESS JUNKIES who’ll be equally Live and very direct! Dropping the absolute finest in hip hop to funk, soul to disco, salsa to house + beyond.
http://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1075782
CYPRESS HILL + BEAT JUNKIES = CYPRESS JUNKIES!
Cypress Junkies is the high-profile collaborative excursion of Cypress Hill’s percussionist and drummer Eric Bobo and Beat Junkies, J Dilla tour Dj and Stones Throw recording artist Dj Rheumatic.
They promise a performance never seen before and showcase their striking musical live act with limitless energy and good vibes. Their technical ability and electrifying skills leave other artists humble with respect. Cypress Junkies run through a wide variety of genres of current dance music featuring old and new Hip Hop, Trap, Bass music, Cypress Hill hits, Disco, House, Breaks, Funk, Soul, Salsa, etc past and present, guaranteed to get every dancefloor fully fired up!
As a member of the multi-platinum recording group Cypress Hill, percussionist Eric Bobo has made his impact on the culture, producing and performing some of hip-hop’s biggest hits. Having shifted more than 20 million during the course of their career, Cypress Hill is America’s bestselling Latin Hip Hop band ever. Similarly DJ Rhettmatic has made an indelible mark on the game as well. As an integral cog to the World’s Famous Beat Junkie DJ crew, Visionaries and J Dilla’s Dj, Rhettmatic has worked with the likes of Peanut Butter Wolf, Talib Kweli, Madlib, DJ Premier, and Dr. Dre’s newest protégé Bishop Lamont.
TY - Previews the fresh release *New album: “A WORK OF HEART” (Jazz Refreshed) - LIVE!
Alongside Roots Manuva, TY is globally recognized as one of the most respected and celebrated rappers from the UK. The rapper, producer and all-round preternatural musical talent is known for his impeccable live performances and counts Lily Allen and the late and great Amy Winehouse among his fans. After several highly acclaimed albums on Big Dada
(Ninja Tune) and BBE he begins the next stage in a remarkable career with his new album “A work of heart”.
Over the past decade this Mercury Prize nominee has released four critically acclaimed albums, toured the world and put in countless guest appearances alongside the likes of Damon Albarn, De La Soul, Tony Allen (Fela Kuti) and Pee Wee Ellis (James Brown) + we are truly psyched to check out the fruits of his new Album. Live!! Time to get your soal toasted!!
TY + CYPRESS JUNKIES (LIVE) runs 10pm -2am / Entry £5/7/10 Adv from RA or £12 OTD.
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