Making Beats with Marco Polo

Marco Polo is one of the sickest beatmakers in Hip Hop and in this video he goes through the process of making a beat from start to finish!!

Bodega Brovas EPK

Get Familiar With The Bodega Brovas!!

Jazzy Jeff Booted Off Stage For Playing Hip-Hop

On Saturday, June 6th, DJ Z-Trip performed at the Power & Light District in Kansas City, followed by DJ Jazzy Jeff, then MSTRKRFT. That evening, Jeff’s set was unexpectedly cut short by the venue. While speculation continues as to the reasoning behind this action, Z-Trip was present at the time of the debated incident.
 
While soundchecking, Z-Trip was asked by certain venue employees to “not play any rap music.” As one of the founders of the mash-up movement, hip-hop is heavily prevalent in Z’s repertoire. He proceeded with his set as planned, playing ODB and Pharoahe Monch.
 
Z-Trip watched Jazzy Jeff go on immediately following, joined by his MC, Skillz, playing a set full of Top 40 Hip-hop which included Jay-Z, Rihanna, Neyo, and TI. Mid set, Z-Trip, while standing on stage, witnessed Jeff's tour manager relay the complaints the venue had about the music he was playing. “I was really surprised the venue were upset by Jeff's set. This is Jazzy Jeff we're talking about, the guy who won the first Rap Grammy,” offers Z-Trip.
The entire venue watched Jeff leave the stage early. Once back stage, he was informed that lewd conduct by Skillz was the reason for his set being cut short. Soon after, a different reason was offered: Jeff was pushing the mix too far for their $50k audio system to handle.
 
"They had a team of sound engineers in front of the stage who controlled the master volume of the whole venue,” says Z-Trip. “No matter how loud a DJ plays, the person in front of the stage controls the show. So how can you blame it on sound levels – especially since this was the third explanation given.”

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American B-Boys in London prt4

Kulez - Bo

Inja - Hats Low feat Fallacy & Skinnyman Video

Videos from Last Rapsploitation Sessions

Shouts out to Martin Yew (M.Y Films) & Carl Best for filming......and off course, Jehst, Brotherman, Micall Parknsun, Jyager, DJ Jazz T, Diabolical Fancy & Bodega Brovas ...and everyone that came through.

Jehst - Hydro Blowback - Live @ Rapsploitation - 16.4.09

JEHST - High Plains Anthem - Live @ Rapsploitation - 16.04.09

Brotherman - Heart of Dem - Live @ Rapsploitation - 16.4.09

Diabolical Fancy - Come Alive - Live @ Rapsploitation - 16.4.09

Bodega Brothers - 50 Pair - Live @ Rapsploitation - 16.4.09

Jokerstarr Mix CD Preview...

Jokerstarr is a real talented dude coming out of the UK. Check out he's bio:
Joker Starr A cursory glance at Joker Starr's C.V. and a simple fact is made obvious: there isn't much the talented artist can't turn his hand to. From performing in New York as part of Jonzi D's Lyrical Feater, to producing a track on MC Ty's Mercury nominated album, Joker Starr doesn't limit himself and certainly isn't held back by a lack of talent. Creativity, personality, energy and originality: these are terms the young MC bandies about with ...

He's a generous soul too and has given you a preview of all his track from he's upcoming Northborough Estate MixCD :

http://www.believedigital.fr/dp/3661585079798/4118/en/

Also....look out for his track "Welcome Back Home" on the upcoming YNR Compilation "Feeding Time At The Zoo"

Vote for Mancini & The Creepers.

Mancini & The Creepers are good friends of Rapsploitation Sessions and are an amazing talent.....

Check out their music @ www.myspace.com/manciniandthecreepers and then vote for them to play at Giles Peterson's Worldwide festival HERE

Rapsploitation Sessions Jimmy Green & DJ Shumsz....

Two of the rapsploitation fam showing skillz @ jimmy greens studio....

INSTORE FROM JAISU AND S-TYPE

Found this video from beatmasters Jaisu and S-Type doing a instore beat listening session and as standard the beats are banging!!

American bboys In London Episode 3

Next Rapsploitation Sessions Line up

American Bboys In London Reality Show

So, as many of you may be aware, Raspsploitation Sessions helped organise a UK Tour for american artists, Headkrack, The Bodega Brovas & Diabolical Fancy. It went down between 14th - 19th April 2009 and was AMAZING...they murdered every show...specifically Rapsploitation Sessions in Ipswich.

They are putting all the video's together into a series of mini-episodes. Hip Hop Reality TV at it's best.... Below are the first two episodes where the guys lose a seat on the plan, Picnictyme gets put on another plane, Fishr offers to fly the plane to gain a seat & they finally arrive in England

Episode 1

Episode 2

YNR - FEEDING TIME @ THE ZOO

From what we've heard...this compilation is BANGING.... I might as well leave the press release to tell you how good it is - 

Artist: VARIOUS ARTISTS
Title: FEEDING TIME AT THE ZOO
Label: YNR PRODUCTIONS
Release Date: 25th MAY 2009

YNR Productions is undeniably one of the most respected, visited and followed sections of the zoo. With consistently amazing displays of skill and dexterity, and holding some of the most powerful gorillas in its mist, YNR has put together a hairy torso of work to show the United animal Kingdom precisely whats pooping at the zoo. 

Rare species like MYSTRO, JEHST, KYZA, SONNYJIM, DJ IQ, JACK FLASH, SIR SMURF LIL, THE LAST SKEPTIK, VERB T, KASHMERE, MICALL PARKNSUN and CAPPO all make their appearances with particularly fascinating and previously unheard calls of the wild. 

This collection of songs is nothing less than the sound of the wilderness, with its unkempt, dirty jungle rumbles and undeniable prowess. Don your macs, buckets of kibble and fish snacks or prepare to get fed to the lions

Jimmy Green - Jimstrumentals FREE DOWNLOAD

Free download from Rapsploitation Sessions resident, JIMMY GREEN, "Jimstrumental"

Jimstrumentals is a beattape/mixtape of unfinished beats, some with classic UK acapella's over the top. It's a dope listen, 42 tracks for ABSOLUTELY FREE....... download here

Joker Starr "Raw Spittage"

Joker Starr - "Raw Spittage Free Download Here

Make sure you keep an ear open for his new shit including a DOPE track on the new YNR Compilation "Feeding Time At The Zoo".

JEHST @ Rapsploitation Sessions Re-Cap -SOLD OUT AGAIN!

Just wanted to thank everyone for coming out to Rapsploitation Sessions last night...was a dope night. That was the quickest we've filled up the venue...was nice to see a queue outside waiting....if i weren't stressed to hell..we'd have been on our rock star shittt!!! Anyway.....

We started with a HEAP of set backs on the day...everything that could be going wrong seemed to be going wrong, but we got through it.....we unfortunately couldn't set the stage up in time due to all the stresses...but a live night was still had by all


Brotherman tore it down with Stranger & DJ Flips!!!! Brotherman is one of the dopest acts coming up so chck out his album The Light / THe Dark.

The Bodega Brovas & Diabolical Fancy all the way from Dallas USA, murdered it..... they loved the response from the crowd and told me it was one of the top shows they've done. Baring in mind they've toured the whole of the USA, the crowd really repped for ipswich and hip hop in the uk!!..Biggup your self.

Jehst then took to the stage, hitting with all the classis and the new shit.....he brought along Micall Parknsun and Jyager who were dope as hell.....What more would you expect from a Rapsploitation Sessions night?




All in all, everyone represented from the crowds to the DJ's to the performers and the graffiti outside.

Biggup everyone that came along..


On a negative note...the toilets got vandalised...people tagged it up and because of this we've had to pay to get it removed and cleaned........that shit aint cheap.........I'm sure you can respect It's hard enough to keep british hip hop nights going and these things are not helping it so if you enjoy the nights please respect the premises. We wouldn't be able to get the artists we do without the swan's help and it's highly disrespectful.


Thank you for supporting rapsploitation sessions - keep on
Shout outs to : Jehst, Micall Parknsun, DJ Jazz T, Jyager, Brotherman, DJ FLips, Stranger, Brothermans mum!, Bodega Brovas, Diabolical Fancy, Keynote, Travii The 7th, Headkrack, PicnicTyme, DJ Fisherpryce, Nero, Delano, Paulo, ill Inspired, Muddle, jimmy Green, Diddy & Damian & The Swan Staff, Shumsz, Jow, Joe Sharman, Martin Yew, Carl Best, Sam Barker, UTS Grafiti Crew and everyone who came out and partied with us - everyone had a great time/


Next rapsploitation sessions = June 18th with MYSTRO (www.myspace.com/mysdiggi) + more tbc...we'll let you know when the tickets are available.....we going for a hatricks of sell outs with this one!!!

Photo's of the night by Sam Barker :

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Diamond District - In The Ruff

Shumzs's first real post!! Fresh New Music


In The Ruff is the highly anticipated debut album from new DC hip hop group “The Diamond District”, created by state veterans Oddisee, X.O. & YU. In The Ruff is the answer for any lover of hip hop who asks the question - “Where did that grimy East coast sound go?”

In The Ruff is a raw mid-90’s Boom-Bap themed album for the DC state of mind, destined to appeal to all lovers of hip hop’s golden era, managing to travel back in time and push the boundaries of DC Hip-Hop simultaneously.


DOWNLOAD “IN THE RUFF” HERE!

RAPSPLOITATION SESSIONS THIS THURS @ THE SWAN, IPSWICH

Wassup people,

Just reminding about thurs....going to be a BIG night. Tickets are pretty much sold out. There might be a few spots on the door, but if you haven't got tickets already it's best to get them now....or wait at the door for 7/7:30pm!!!!!
Tickets @ the swan or online @ http://www.wegottickets.com

Your choice if you wanna risk it!

FIRST 25 PEOPLE THROUGH THE DOOR GET A FREE JIMMY GREEN MIX CD "JIMSTRUMENTALS" - all original beats, some classic UK acapella's over the top of em.

LIVE ACTS START FROM 9PM...SO GET THERE EARLY!! ALL THE ACTS ARE INCREDIBLE LIVE PERFORMERS, YOU DON'T WANNA MISS EM! The regular DJ's will be spinning from 8pm.

There will also be troutwear "Rapsploitation Sessions" tee shirts available to buy...you get a free Rapsploitation Sessions mix Cd if you buy a tee.

The americans are bringing over some merch too including heaps of sick CD's & some dope limited "I Love Real Hip Hop". If you buy a tee shirt for 14 pounds you get a free CD of your choice from them + a rapsploitation sessions mix CD......... imma be wearing mine!

See you there, gunna be an incredible night!!!!!
Doors open @ 8pm.

Rapsploitation Sessions Team