HipHop / Spoken Word / Jazz / Afrobeat / Soul / Music They are a rare act, unafraid to express themselves through the art of rhyme, covering personal, socio-political, uplifting and insightful themes from war and colonialism to peace and freedom.
Mohammed Yahya is a Mozambican born Rapper/Spoken Word Artist who was forced to flee his country of birth during the civil war. He impressively delivers soulful street poetry with hair raising honesty in both Portuguese and English allowing him to reach a wide audience across the world.
Grime / Experimental / Progressive - Purple Simba is one of London's most explosive underground grime MC's who has colaborated with artists across the country, creating an eclectic and progressive sound, slowly shifting the concept of UK grime.
Experimental / Hip Hop - Iron Braydz has rocked audiences alongside members of Hip Hop royalty (US and UK) including M1 of Dead Prez, Public Enemy, Saigon, Immortal Technique and RZA of Wu-Tang Clan. A bold thought provoking rapper.
Poetry / Actor / Writer - Ashley Chin now known to most as Muslim Belal. He is not only a spoken word poet, but a successful British actor lead roles include, ITV drama 'The Bill' BBC Film 'Storm Damage' ITV drama 'Holby Blue' & 'The Fixer' and will also be seen in new series of 'Law & Order UK' ITV. His poetry combines spiritualism with social issues and his own personal history.
Poetry / Hip Hop - Student and also part time rapper and poet, an emerging artist in the Bri-Hop scene who is not afraid to creatively articulate the injustices and imbalances he see's in the world today. Manager of various HipHop events across the University circuit who has also performed alongside some of UK's biggest artists.
After ONOE'S appearance on Kiss 100's LOGAN SAMA's chosen ones show earlier in the year both himself and RYU set about creating the FUNK MAFI to push the musical boundaries of there creations. Hailing from the murky depths of a west london RYU FONIX & ONOE CAPONOE are the front men of a up & coming force about to sweep the nation (FUNK M.A.F.I.) Combining what they call space man hip hop, funk, dubstep, human beatbox,electro and elements of live percussion along with the lyrical styles of one of the best UK rap new comers of 2010. A fresh duo to watch out for in 2011.
Aspiring music producer/actress; 15 year old Sindy Czureja also known as Lady Beats combines a fusion of beat boxing and singing to create a 21st century sound. Juggling GCSEs, a member of the school student council as Head Girl, performing in the school play and living life as a teenager, this young artist is working towards achieving her dreams. A star from 'Bust a Rhyme' and 'Under the Stars'; this young lady is definitely someone to keep an eye out for.
As one of the most revolutionary rappers on the British hip-hop scene, Ty embodies the intellect, talent and ferocity of an MC always destined to become a legend. Over the last decade, the Mercury Prize nominee has achieved the rare feat of establishing a legacy through his three albums and wise persona. Musically, he's worked with Estelle, Scratch Perverts, Talib Kweli, Black Twang, Arrested Development, Bahamadia and Zion I and many others, both in front and behind the mixing desk, further proof of his relentless artistry and his evolution from roguish wordsmith from South London to an internationally-acclaimed hip-hop connoisseur.
Reggae / Dub / Political Soul - Nitin Sawhney's London Undersound / fresh and rebellious songstress, whose style falls somewhere in between MIA and Finley Quaye / reaching top 10 playlist on Jamaica's biggest radio station, being selected by BBC Radio 1 as 'Hottest Homegrown' and chosen as 'Alternative Jam' on BBC 1Xtra. Aruba Red has performed across the world with a recent trip to Thailand to perform at the International Balloon Festival in Chiang Mai. Her fanbase is international and a few seconds of listening to her art will tell you why.
