Classic Material

Event date:
16 December 2019

Event time:
7.00pm

Event venue:

Cargo,
Rivington Street,
Shoreditch,
London

Event main guest:

​Bizarre Ride Live

Event era:

​1992

Event info:

​Bizarre Ride perform The Pharcyde’s classic debut album.

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Event date:
02 March 2019

Event time:
9.00pm

Event venue:

​Hoxton Square Bar,

2-4 Hoxton Square

London

N1 6NU

Event main guest:

​Chris Read

Event era:

N/A

Event info:

In March 1989 De La Soul changed the sound of Hip-Hop for ever with the release of their seminal debut album ‘3 Feet High and Rising’. We mark 30 years the one of the world’s most influential groups with this special party celebrating the De La Soul sound. Special guest DJ Chris Read will be spinning a two hour set dedicated to these New York legends exploring not only their nine studio albums but the samples they used to build them.

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Event date:
30 June 2018

Event time:
10.00pm

Event venue:

CLF Art Cafe

Bussey Building

133 Rye Lane
SE15 4ST

Event main guest:

Jim Sharp / Chris Read

Event era:

N/A

Event info:

Sat June 30 - BUMP & HUSTLE MUSIC takes over 2 floors of the Bussey Building for another blistering night of soulfully funked up House, Groove & Disco + [this time] Hip Hop, Funk, Soul, Swing, Garage, Jungle, D&B, Broken Beats, Jazz and beyond. Your host PAUL TROUBLE ANDERSON is joined by British Club Night Institution, CJ MACKINTOSH and KEVIN FERNANDO on Level 1, with MAIN SQUEEZE + guests JIM SHARP and CHRIS READ bringing the heat, beats, breaks and eclectic audio pressure to Level 2.

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Event date:
01 April 2018

Event time:
19:00

Event venue:

Northcote Records

8-10 Northcote Road

London

SW11 1NT

Event main guest:

Matman / DJ Snips / Chris Read

Event era:

1973-2018

Event info:

Celebrate 45 years of Hip Hop History on Easter Bank Holiday Sunday.

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Event date:
18 March 2018

Event time:
7pm

Event venue:

Brixton Jamm

Brixton Road

London

SW9 6LH

Event main guest:

The Pharcyde

Event era:

1992

Event info:

The Pharcyde’s debut album Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde saw the group become one of the best loved and most admired forces in Hip-Hop. As funny and thought provoking as it is funky this album helped bring through an age of alternative West Coast Hip-Hop where The Pharcyde alongside the likes of Jurassic 5 and Freestyle Fellowship offeredsomething different to the gangster rap dominating the scene at the time.

Featuring classics like ‘Passin Me By’, ‘Ya Mama’ and ‘4 Better or 4 Worse’ the group celebrate the 25th Anniversary of this incredible album by performing the entire thing from start to finish for this very special show in London.

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Event date:
26 August 2017

Event time:
5.00pm

Event venue:

Southbank Center
London

Event main guest:

N/A

Event era:

1979-Present

Event info:

Outdoor Terrace party charting the history of Hip Hop from the breaks through to the present day.

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Event date:
13 January 2017

Event time:
9.00pm

Event venue:

Lockside Lounge,

75-89 Upper Walkway,

Camden Lock,

London,

NW1 8AF

Event main guest:

Chris Read

Event era:

Event info:

Hip Hop through the decades from 1980s to present day delivered by some of London’s best DJs.

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Event date:
18 November 2016

Event time:
9.00pm

Event venue:

Cassiopeia

Revaler Str. 99

10245 Berlin

Germany

Event main guest:

Digable Planets

Event era:

N/A

Event info:

Digable Planets play live at Cassiopeia, Berlin. After party with DJs including Classic Material’s Chris Read.

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Event date:
13 August 2016

Event time:
5.00pm

Event venue:

Southbank Center
Belvedere Rd
London
SE1 8XX

Event main guest:

N/A

Event era:

1970s-2010s

Event info:

Taking place on the on the terrace overlooking The Thames and offering some the finest views of London The Doctor’s Orders have teamed up with Southbank Centre to bring you this very special edition of their hugely popular History of Hip-Hop Party.

What is sure to be one of the parties of the summer sees many of London’s best DJs play chronological sets tracking the 40+ year history of the most influential musical genres of all time. From 1960’s & 70’s Funk and Soul breaks and into the early days of 80’s rap, through the golden era of late 80’s and 90’s Hip-Hop, into the digital age of 2000’s producer driven bangers to today’s new school and Trap.

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Event date:
19 October 2015

Event time:
7.00pm

Event venue:

The Garage,
20-22 Highbury Crescent,
London
N5 1RD

Event main guest:

Lords of the Underground and Jeru the Damaja

Event era:

N/A

Event info:

Hip Hop legends Lords of the Underground & Jeru the Damaja play a rare joint show at London’s world famous Jazz Cafe supported by Classic Material DJs Chris Read & Nick Armitage. Tickets available here.

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Event date:
19 October 2015

Event time:
7.00pm

Event venue:

Jazz Cafe,
5 Parkway,
London
NW1 7PG

Event main guest:

Lords of the Underground & Das EFX Live

Event era:

N/A

Event info:

Hip Hop legends Lords of the Underground & Das EFX play a rare joint show at London’s world famous Jazz Cafe supported by Classic Material DJs Chris Read & Nick Armitage. Tickets available here.

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Event date:
01 August 2015

Event time:
9.00pm

Event venue:

The Book Club,
Leonard Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
EC2

Event main guest:

N/A

Event era:

1979 to Present Day

Event info:

Four DJs trace the history of Hip Hop from 1979 to the present day. Classic Material’s Chris Read plays music from 2000 to 2009.

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Event date:

Event time:

Event venue:

Various

Event main guest:

N/A

Event era:

N/A

Event info:

The Doctor’s Order celebrates 10 years of Hip Hop in the capital with a series of events throughout the year. Stay tuned for details of individual events.

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Event date:
22 May 2015

Event time:
11.00pm

Event venue:

Plan B,
418 Brixton Road,
London,
SW9 7AY

Event main guest:

Shortee Blitz (Kiss FM)

Event era:

N/A

Event info:

A selection of London’s best known hip hop DJs pay tribute to the life and music of Notorious BIG on his Birthday weekend.

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Event date:
16 February 2015

Event time:
7.00pm

Event venue:

The Jazz Cafe
5 Parkway,
Camden,
London
NW1 7PG

Event main guest:

Ed O.G
Reks
Termanology
Akrobatik

Event era:

Event info:

Classic Material’s Chris Read & Nick Armitage support an all star line up of US hip hop talent including veteran Boston MC Ed O.G at London’s world famous Jazz Cafe.

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Event date:
29 November 2014

Event time:
9.00pm - 4.00am

Event venue:

The Big Chill House
257-259 Pentonville Rd,
King’s Cross,
London
N1 9NL

Event main guest:

See Flyer

Event era:

1980 - 2014

Event info:

A collection of London’s finest selectors catalogue the history of Hip Hop in chronological order over the course of 6 hours!

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Event date:
21 October 2014

Event time:
7.00pm

Event venue:

The Jazz Cafe
5 Parkway,
Camden,
London
NW1 7PG

Event main guest:

The Coup feat Boots Riley

Event era:

N/A

Event info:

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Event date:
13 September 2014

Event time:
10.00pm

Event venue:

Plan B,
418 Brixton Road
London
SW9 7AY

Event main guest:

Easy Mo Bee

Event era:

N/A

Event info:

‘Ready to Die’ producer Easy Mo Bee, Mr Thing, Classic Material’s Chris Read and the Doctor’s Orders crew pay tribute to the Notorious BIG on the 20th Anniversary of his seminal debut album.

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Event date:
06 August 2014

Event time:
18.30

Event venue:

Metropolis Studios,
The Power House,
70 Chiswick High Rd,
London
W4 1SY

Event main guest:

Public Enemy

Event era:

N/A

Event info:

Hip-Hop pioneers Public Enemy are to perform at London’s exclusive Metropolis Studios in the most intimate gig of their career. The hottest ticket of the summer (with only 100 available) will get fans “up close and personal” with the influential Hip-Hop collective. This intimate experience will give just 100 VIP fans the chance to see Public Enemy perform only a few metres away.

This will be an experience like no other concert or festival performance, taking place in the room where Amy Winehouse recorded ‘Back to Black’ with Mark Ronson and Rihanna recorded ‘Unapologetic’ – there’s standing-room only for the 100 lucky ticketholders.

Supported by friends of Classic Material, media partners WhoSampled.

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Event date:
23 June 2014

Event time:
7.00pm

Event venue:

The Jazz Cafe
5 Parkway,
Camden Town,
London,
NW1 7PG

Event main guest:

Funkdoobiest (Soul Assasins)

Event era:

N/A

Event info:

Classic Material in association with Mama are pleased to present LA’s Funkdoobiest live in concert at London’s Jazz Cafe featuring the original group line up of Son Doobie, Tomahawk Funk and DJ Ralph M!

Best known for early 90s anthems including ‘Bow Wow Wow’ and ‘Wopbabalubop’, these Soul Assasins crew members have worked with a catalogue of hip hop greats across four albums.

Tickets here.

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Event date:
25 May 2014

Event time:
9.00pm - 3.00am

Event venue:

Bloomsbury Lanes
Lower Level,
Tavistock Hotel,
Bedford Way,
London
WC1H 9EU

Event main guest:

Shortee Blitz (Extended Players)

Event era:

N/A

Event info:

DJs Shortee Blitz (Extended Players) / Mr Thing (BBE Records) / Spin Doctor (Doctor’s Orders) and Classic Material’s Chris Read (BBE Records) celebrate the life and works of the Notorious one.

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Event date:
13 March 2014

Event time:
7.00pm

Event venue:

Jazz Cafe
5 Parkway
Camden
London
NW1 7PG

Event main guest:

Gift of Gab (Blackalicious)

Event era:

N/A

Event info:

Classic Material and Mama are pleased to present Gift of Gab (Blackalicious) live in concert at London’s Jazz Cafe.

Support from Classic Material DJs Chris Read (BBE Records) / Nick Armitage (So Much Soul) / Matman (DMC / Droppin Science)

We regret to announce that THIS SHOW HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED due to last minute changes to tour arrangements. Anyone who has already purchased tickets will receive a full automatic refund.

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Event date:
01 February 2014

Event time:
8.00pm

Event venue:

The Bookclub
100-106 Leonard St
London
EC2A 4RH

Event main guest:

DJ Woody

Event era:

N/A

Event info:

DJ Woody, Chris Read and Mo Fingaz play 10 minutes worth of hip hop each from every letter in the alphabet from A-Z!

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Event date:
22 January 2014

Event time:
7.00pm

Event venue:

Jazz Cafe
5 Parkway
Camden
London
NW1 7PG

Event main guest:

Akil the MC (Jurassic 5)

Event era:

N/A

Event info:

Hot on the heels of Jurassic 5 announcing dates for 2014, Classic Material & Mama Presents are delighted to bring Akil the MC to The Jazz Cafe in January for an exclusive London solo show. In the 6 years since J5 last toured Akil The MC has not missed a beat and will be performing a mixture of new material as well as classic J5 tracks.

Classic Material DJs Chris Read and Nick Armitage support.

Tickets: http://www.seetickets.com/event/akil-the-mc-from-jurassic-5/jazz-cafe/751736

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Event date:
01 December 2013

Event time:
N/A

Event venue:

Classic Material Online Store

Event main guest:

N/A

Event era:

Event info:

Accompanying Classic Material’s 2013 T-Shirt range in collaboration with Normski, we are pleased to present a collection of photographic prints, each embossed and signed by the photographer. Prints are available now from the online store.

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Event date:
02 December 2013

Event time:
9.00pm

Event venue:

XOYO
32-37 Cowper Street
London
EC2A 4AP

Event main guest:

Oddisee (with full live band)

Event era:

N/A

Event info:

Classic Material’s Chris Read plays in support of Oddisee at East London’s XOYO.

Tickets available here.

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Event date:
15 August 2013

Event time:
7.00pm - 9.00pm

Event venue:

Classic Material Pop-Up Store,
75 Berwick Street,
Soho,
London.

Event main guest:

DJs:
Mr Thing
Chris Read
Nick Armitage
Matman

Event era:

1980s / 1990s

Event info:

In celebration of the launch of the 2013 Classic Material x Normski x Footpatrol T-shirt collection, Classic Material host a launch party at their Soho pop-up store.

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Event date:
07 June 2013

Event time:
11.00pm

Event venue:

Fabric
77A Charterhouse St,
London,
EC1M 6HJ

Event main guest:

Mr Thing

Event era:

N/A

Event info:

Classic Material DJs Chris Read & Nick Armitage appear alongside Classic Material contributor Mr Thing and others in Room 3 of London’s legendary Fabric club.

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Event date:
24 May 2013

Event time:
9.00pm

Event venue:

The Book Club
100-106 Leonard Street
London
EC2A 4RH

Event main guest:

Mr Thing

Event era:

N/A

Event info:

Mr Thing and Spin Doctor play back to back spinning 10 minutes worth of hip hop each from every letter in the alphabet from A-Z. Classic Material’s Chris Read plays a numerical set featuring only hip hop tracks containing the numbers 1 to 10!

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Event date:
13 April 2013

Event time:
9.00pm

Event venue:

The Scala
275 Pentonville Rd
King’s Cross
London
N1 9NL

Event main guest:

Jazzy Jeff

Event era:

All eras Hip Hop

Event info:

Classic Material DJs Chris Read (BBE / Music of Substance) & Nick Armitage (Droppin Science) host Room 2 at the Doctor’s Orders’ 250th event.

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Event date:
09 December 2012

Event time:
Not applicable

Event venue:

http://store.classicmaterial.co.uk

Event main guest:

Guest collaborator: Normski

Event era:

All photographs taken during the mid to late 1980s

Event info:

Classic Material is pleased to launch a new range of 5 limited edition photography prints in association with legendary UK streetstyle photographer Normski. Printed on high quality stock, embossed and signed by the artist, these prints are available to purchase now from the Classic Material web store.

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Event date:
01 December 2012

Event time:
12.00am til 6.00pm

Event venue:

Vibe Bar
Brick Lane
London
E1 6QL

Event main guest:

DJs: Mr Thing // JP // Classic Material // Main Squeeze and more

Event era:

Not applicable

Event info:

Record Fair and Streetwear Sample Sale. Brands on sale include Gourmet, LRG, Volcom, Dephect, Classic Material and many more.

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Event date:
17 November 2012

Event time:
9.00pm

Event venue:

The Big Chill Bar
15 Small Street
Bristol
BS1 1DE

Event main guest:

Chris Read (BBE)

Event era:

1980s / 1990s

Event info:

Classic Material heads up the motorway to join the good folks at Sip the Juice for one off Bristol special at The Big Chill Bar.

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Event date:
16 August 2012

Event time:
7pm - 9pm

Event venue:

Foot Patrol Store,
80 Berwick Street,
London,
W1F 8TU

Event main guest:

DJs
Mr Thing (BBE / Extended Players)
Chris Read (BBE / Music of Substance)
Nick Armitage (Classic Material)
Matman (DMC / Droppin Science)

Event era:

All photographs taken during the mid to late 1980s

Event info:

In-store party in celebration of the launch of the Classic Material x Normski x Foot Patrol 2012 t-shirt collection, available exclusively from Foot Patrol London from August 17th.

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Event date:
26 May 2012

Event time:
12pm

Event venue:

Bar Music Hall
134 Curtain Road
Shoreditch
EC2A 3AR

Event main guest:

Not applicable

Event era:

Not applicable

Event info:

Sample sale from leading streetwear brands including Classic Material, Stussy, Alife, Silas, Gimme Five and more plus record fair and DJs throughout the day including Classic Material’s Chris Read, Mr Thing, Jake BBE and many more.

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Event date:
31 January 2012

Event time:
17.12.2011 - 31.01.2012

Event venue:

The CAMP
70-74 Old Street, London, EC1Y 2BJ

Event main guest:

Normski
John Brotherhood
Mr Krum

Event era:

1979 - 2000

Event info:

We conclude our year long celebration of 30+ years of recorded rap music with an exhibition of hip hop photography and design. Featured artists include legendary UK street style photographer NORMSKI, Classic Material designer JOHN BROTHERHOOD and Vinyl Veteran MR KRUM. More details here.

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Event date:
17 December 2011

Event time:
9pm - 3am

Event venue:

The CAMP
70-74 Old Street, London, EC1Y 2BJ

Event main guest:

Big Ted

Event era:

2000

Event info:

This month we celebrate the Hip Hop of 2000. This is the final year of the Classic Material project. Join us form 7pm for the private view of our Exhibition.

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Event date:
19 November 2011

Event time:
9pm - 3am

Event venue:

The CAMP
70-74 Old Street, London, EC1Y 2BJ

Event main guest:

DJ Matman

Event era:

1999

Event info:

This month we celebrate the Hip Hop of 1999. Each subsequent event will celebrate an individual year of rap’s colourful history.

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Event date:
22 October 2011

Event time:
9pm - 3am

Event venue:

The CAMP
70-74 Old Street, London, EC1Y 2BJ

Event main guest:

Excalibah (1Xtra)

Event era:

1998

Event info:

This month we celebrate the Hip Hop of 1998. Each subsequent event will celebrate an individual year of rap’s colourful history.

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Event date:
16 September 2011

Event time:
9pm - 3am

Event venue:

The CAMP
70-74 Old Street, London, EC1Y 2BJ

Event main guest:

Mr Thing (Extended Players/BBE)

Event era:

1997

Event info:

This month we celebrate the Hip Hop of 1997. Each subsequent event will celebrate an individual year of rap’s colourful history.

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Event date:
20 August 2011

Event time:
9pm - 3am

Event venue:

The CAMP
70-74 Old Street, London, EC1Y 2BJ

Event main guest:

Mr Shiver (Unsung Heroes / SDM)

Event era:

1996

Event info:

This month we celebrate the Hip Hop of 1996. Each subsequent event will celebrate an individual year of rap’s colourful history.

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Event date:
16 July 2011

Event time:
9pm - 3am

Event venue:

The CAMP
70-74 Old Street, London, EC1Y 2BJ

Event main guest:

DJ Matman & DJ Daredevil

Event era:

1995

Event info:

This month we celebrate the Hip Hop of 1995. Each subsequent event will celebrate an individual year of rap’s colourful history.

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Event date:
18 June 2011

Event time:
9pm - 3am

Event venue:

The CAMP
70-74 Old Street, London, EC1Y 2BJ

Event main guest:

Mr Thing

Event era:

1994

Event info:

This month we celebrate the Hip Hop of 1994. Each subsequent event will celebrate an individual year of rap’s colourful history.

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Event date:
21 May 2011

Event time:
9pm - 3am

Event venue:

The CAMP
70-74 Old Street, London, EC1Y 2BJ

Event main guest:

Harry Love (Extended Players)

Event era:

1993

Event info:

This month we celebrate the Hip Hop of 1993. Each subsequent event will celebrate an individual year of rap’s colourful history.

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Event date:
16 April 2011

Event time:
9pm - 3am

Event venue:

The CAMP
70-74 Old Street, London, EC1Y 2BJ

Event main guest:

Big Ted (Chubby Kids / Blak Twang)

Event era:

1992

Event info:

This month we celebrate the Hip Hop of 1992. Each subsequent event will celebrate an individual year of rap’s colourful history.

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Event date:
19 March 2011

Event time:
9pm - 3am

Event venue:

The CAMP
70-74 Old Street, London, EC1Y 2BJ

Event main guest:

Ollie Teeba

Event era:

1991

Event info:

This month we celebrate the Hip Hop of 1991. Each subsequent event will celebrate an individual year of rap’s colourful history.

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Event date:
19 February 2011

Event time:
9pm - 3am

Event venue:

The CAMP
70-74 Old Street, London, EC1Y 2BJ

Event main guest:

Mr Thing (BBE/Extended Players)

Event era:

1990

Event info:

This month we celebrate the Hip Hop of 1990. Each subsequent event will celebrate an individual year of rap’s colourful history.

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Event date:
22 January 2011

Event time:
9pm - 3am

Event venue:

The CAMP
70-74 Old Street, London, EC1Y 2BJ

Event main guest:

Strictly Kev (DJ Food/Ninja Tune)

Event era:

1989

Event info:

This month we celebrate the Hip Hop of 1989. Each subsequent event will celebrate an individual year of rap’s colourful history.

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Event date:
20 November 2010

Event time:
9pm - 3am

Event venue:

The CAMP
70-74 Old Street, London, EC1Y 2BJ

Event main guest:

Andy Smith (Portishead)

Event era:

1988

Event info:

Following on from last month’s launch with an overview of rap’s formative years, this month pays tribute to the music of 1988. Each subsequent event will celebrate an individual year of rap’s colourful history.

Full line-up:

ANDY SMITH (Portishead)
CHRIS READ (Music of Substance)
DJ NICKNAME (Droppin’ Science/55DSL)
DANNY DELTA (Headshell/5th Floor)

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Event date:
16 October 2010

Event time:
9pm - 4am

Event venue:

The CAMP
70-74 Old Street, London, EC1Y 2BJ

Event main guest:

DJ Format

Event era:

1979 - 1987

Event info:

We launch our series of monthly events with an overview of rap’s formative years, 1979-1987. Each subsequent event will celebrate an individual year of rap’s colourful history.

Full line-up:

DJ FORMAT (Genuine Records)
playing exclusively rap 7inches from 1984-1987
CHRIS READ (Music of Substance)
playing dancefloor rap from the disco era 1979-1983
DJ NICKNAME (Droppin’ Science / 55DSL)
DAILY DIGGERS (Breaks for Days)

Entry is FREE!

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