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Single Releases

Here at Sugar Drum we like to keep our followers up-to-date with what is going to be released in the next couple weeks, so we can make the artists NUMBER 1.

MZ BRATT:: "Who Do You Think You Are?" available on 13th July 09
KILLA KELA: "Built Like An Amplifier "
KELE LE ROC: "Retro" available on 27th July 09
CHIPMUNK: "Diamond Rings" available on 6th July 09
TINCHY STRYDER: "Catch 22" available on 27th July 09

Professor Green

After catching Professor Green at the Urban Nerds DMC Championships last Saturday, I never knew how fortunate he was to be there. Encountering a stab wound to the neck a month ago, some may call him lucky.

After signing to Mike Skinner and winning the JumpOff Myspace for £50,00 in 2008 big things are set for this young rapper. Mr Green is set to release his 2nd album and there is a launch party to celebrate the release.

Place: Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen
When: 9th July 09
Time: 19:30
Price: £7

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8 Till Late - Ladies Edition

I have always been interested in skating. Ever since purchasing my Quads I would always skate around London. NOT! I can't skate for shit, lol. But since finding out about "Flight Till Late" on Tuesdays I have attempted trying it out.

These nights have DJ's playing: Hip Hop, RnB, Funky House, Garage, 80's Classics, Rare Groove, DubStep and much more.

OFFER ON THE 23RD JUNE!
ENTRY: £5.00 ALL NIGHT
SKATE HIRE: £5.00 ALL NIGHT
LADIES FREEEEEEEEEEE ENTRY B4 9:OOPM

Dress Code: RETRO SEXY SWAG!
5 FREE SILVERSPOON PLATTERS consisting of the following:

Lightly Fried Spring Rolls
Crispy coated soft Prawns
Medium Sliced Biffa Fries
Sweet Chilli Sauce

Bring yourself plus some friends & LETS ROLL ... !
NOTE: Fixed prices for Tuesday Night

£5.00 ENTRY
£5.00 SKATE HIRE

For more info, email chrisjnr@msn.com

Urban Nerds DMC Championships

With a consistent gathering at 93 Feet East organised from the Urban Nerds, you are sure to catch many true dubstep heads.

This Saturday (20th June 09), Urban Nerds are featuring DMC World DJ Championship London Heats 2009! So there is no need for me to go into too much detail as this event is going to be HOTTT!!!

Click your mouse here, to buy cheap tickets!!!!
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Free Music Download

Creating a storm with his debut single "Ray Bans" in 2008, UK artist Kase is back with a different style. Kase who recently supported Master Shortie @ the Indigo O2 is now set for the public to hear his individual electronica swagger.

Re-creating the 80's look, Kase is sure going to be a hit with you. His fast rhyming tongue flowing over electronica music is perfect for the British summer parties.

Click on the links for your free download.....

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Why Not A DubStep Festival

You hear about The Glastonbury festival, Global Gathering, V festival, Reading & Leeds, The Big Chill and many others - but would you of ever expected a whole night to morning didcated to a DubStep Festival??

Well there is now!!!

"Why Not??? A DubStep Festival" is bringing an 8-hour festival on 12th June 2009, at The Arches, London Bridge, 51-53 Southwark St, SE1 1RU Time: 10pm-6am

WE CAN'T WAIT FOR IT....

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Wiley, Skepta & Bashy All On One Day

Three of the most influential artists in the game have decided to release their album on the same day. It is not the first time of hearing Hip Hop artists doing this. So, don't think these guys are creating a beef ting, but rather some friendly competition.

The albums are called:

Wiley:"Race Against Time"
Skepta:"Microphone Champion"
Bashy: "Catch Me If You Can"


You can catch Bashy tonight @ Sound, celebrating 5 years of ILUVLIVE.

ETTG would like to know who you think will sell the most albums this week??? So, drop us an email @: streetteaminfo@ymail.com

Chaka Khan & Mary J. Blige

The Queens from the RnB and Hip Hop world, Chaka Khan and Mary J. Blige have joined forces to give us Chaka’s brand new single “Disrespectful”. The single is creating such a storm in America, it is expected to do the same here in the UK.

Dirty Media had the privilege to be behind the scenes of making the video for the single and you can catch DJ Ironik make a special appearance!!!

This amazing track is all set to be Chaka’s second UK #1 single, 25 years on from ‘I Feel For You’ and a first for Mary J. Blige!

ARTIST: Chaka Khan

TITLE: Disrespectful (feat. Mary J. Blige)

RELEASE DATE: Digital: 15th June 2009
Physical: 29th June 2009

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO

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Are You A Fan Of Sonnet 18?

Taking Hip Hop Shakespeare across England, UK rapper Akala is a true role model for young inner city kids.

After attending my first Hip Hop Shakespeare workshop I was impressed with the participation from the young ones. With many of them having no experience of MC'ing, they would had you fooled my the end of the workshop.

The idea of the class is to incorporate Shakespeare and Hip Hop together, to illustrate that the two still have similar concepts - such as themes, language and rhythm. To understand how it works: Akala would read a line from Shakespeare or from a Hip Hop song and ask the kids to guess it's origin. This task even had me buffed.

Akala would then hand over a Shakespeare script and ask the kids to rap two line each, which was pulled of a as theatrical play. Throughout the class Akala stayed focused and ensured the kids did not mention anything negative and if they did, Akala was on their case. The workshop ended with the kids performing their own masterpiece they created themselves.

During the course of the workshop kids were interacting and talking to each other and really getting into character.

However, there was this particular kid that did not want to take part, but was happy to follow the cameraman round.

To find out when the next workshop is happening, click here.

Happy Easter from the team.

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Raunchy Artist, Shimmer Is Ready For You

Ooohhh guys, Shimmer is here...

After months of anticipation London artist Shimmer is ready to release the raunchy club joint "Baby".

It will be available from all major download sites as of APRIL 27TH

To watch the video, click here

Ear To The Ground will be interviewing Shimmer, so if you have a question for the young raunchy lady then drop us an email @ streetteaminfo@ymail.com

Click here for more info on Shimmer

Catch R&B Singer Deeyana @ Liquid This Easter Sunday

Deeyana is a British singer, songwriter and a saxophonist. With over 4 octaves range, which has drawn comparisons to Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey and Evanescence. Deeyana has generated substantial interest from press and record labels.


"Keep Pushing On" is Deeyana's first debut single to be released from Blahtech Records. Available to purchase from iTunes and all major download sites.

Catch Deeyana performing:
Sunday 12th April 2009
Liquid Nightclub

For more info on Deeyana, click here and here.

Hip Hop Shakespeare

Ear To The Ground always like to keep you up to date with the urban world, so here is the latest:

UK rapper Akala is now touring for the Hip Hop Shakespeare.

The next workshop is 8th April 2009 at Hoxton Hall, 130 Hoxton St, London N1 6SH.

If you want to come down to learn from the best and enter the BBC Blast competition click here

YOU MUST REGISTER BEFORE HAND.

You can now follow us on Twitter: ettgstreetteam

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Lil Wayne and Kid Cudi Coming To London

Whop Whop,

Lil Wayne and Kid Cudi are coming to London this summer for one night only. The concert will take place at Hammersmith Apollo on July 6 2009. This will be the fourth time Lil Wayne has performed in London.

Tickets for this event go for sale this Friday (03.04.09) and can be ordered through Ticketmaster.

Ticket Price: £32.50
Date: 06.07.09

Mike Jones Full Interview

Hi Guys,

You can now read the full Mike Jones interview by clicking, here.

Leave a comment of your thoughts.

T.I Sentenced To Prison

With over 700,000 albums sold, rapper T.I has been sentenced to prison for one year and one day for weapons charge.

T.I has already completed 1,000 hours of community service and has warned youths about the pitfall of guns, drugs and violence. However, he still needs to complete 470 more hours of service, which will then see T.I sent to prison.

Verdict: GUILTY

T-Pain News

After signing lead vocalist Travis McCoy from Gym Class Heroes to his label Nappy Boy Entertainment, T-Pain loses his teeth in a golf cart accident.

T-Pain was allegedly involved in a freak golf cart that has left him with serious injuries. According to reports, T-Pain suffered a number of cuts on his face causing him to lose four teeth in the accident. This lead him missing two appearances with Lil' Wayne and Lil' Kim.

T-Pain also scrapped a Guyana gig, after receiving a death and kidnapping threat. Promoter Kerwin Bollers called the gig off, after the star received e-mail and phone threats from an unknown source.

THE TEAM HOPE T-PAIN GETS WELL SOON!!!

Lady Sovereign Single Released This Week

After a 3 year gap, London rapper, Lady Sovereign is back to release her second album "Jigsaw".

Her first single of the album "So Human" is available to purchase 30.03.09.

As you read this Lady Sov is touring in America promoting the album which will be released 13.04.09.

Check out her Myspace

Scorcher & Wretch 32 Launch Clothing Label

This is the first collaboration between two of the UK finest Rappers, Wretch 32 and Scorcher in releasing a clothing label.

Wretch 32 whom released his debut album"Wretchreospective" in 2008 has joined forces with MC Scorcher to release their clothing label "SkyWalker" and "Wretchroboy".

After watching their promo video for the clothing line, you can tell these guys are serious.

To place an order, simply click on the links: Wretch 32, Scorcher.

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No Passport Necessary - London's Global Mixtape

London's Roundhouse is being transformed into a one-off real life global mixtape. With music across two stages, from Hip Hop to Salsa, Indie and Reggae, this May Day Bank Holiday, 2009 is going to be a musical melting pot of different flavas.

There will be an eclectic art exhibition, a barbeque flaming those burgers and outdoor entertainment.

THIS IS GOING TO BE THE BIGGEST PARTY OF THE WEEKEND!!!!

With confirmed artists from: Mongrel, Salsa Con Soul, Swami, Tippa Irie, Nathan 'Flutebox' Lee, Zoe Applessed and with many more acts confirmed. You can buy your exclusive £15 pass from:

The Roundhouse,
Chalk Farm Road,
London, NW1 8EH

Box Office: 0844 482 8008
Online: www.roundhouse.org.uk

YOU CAN ALSO FIND, EAR TO THE GROUND STREET TEAM ON FACEBOOK!!!

PROJECT URBAN 2009

After a crazy week of attending event after event. Ear To The Ground are proud to announce the next biggest event: PROJECT URBAN 2009.

With confirmed acts:

Wiley
Tinchy Stryder
Ironik
Bashy &
Ghetts

This event will take place at Indigo2 at The O2, London on Sunday, 03.05.09 at 6:30pm.

Tickets are £22.60 inc booking fee.

For more info visit: http://seetickets.com/see/price.asp?code=378354

You can also add us on Facebook: Ear To The Ground Street Team

What Is Beyonce Playing At???

Only Joking!!!! :-)

These are the pictures taken from Beyonce's next single "Ladies".

M.I.A Has A Baby Boy

Congratulations to M.I.A after giving birth to a healthy baby boy after she performed at the Grammy's.

Despite being busy with her new baby M.I.A has announced that she is planning a 2010 tour and will be making mixtapes to keep us entertain.

We can't wait to see her!!!!

Urban Takeover @ Southbank

Hi Guys,

What's crack-a-laking????

This is an event not to be missed.

The Urban Takeover are hosting an event with the freshest urban acts performing at the Royal Festival Hall.

Confirmed artists: Natty, Chipmunk, Rob da Bank & Scroobius Pip.

The event is happening: 27th Feb 09 and ticket price is only £6.

Link: http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/all-events/productions/takeover-43637

UK URBAN UPDATE

With the major signing of K.I.G and Tinchy Stryder hitting the charts there is still hope for our industry.

Here are the singles that are going to be released in the next couple weeks. Lets make our community strong and support our artists by joining Ear To The Ground Street Team.

Princess Nyah "Frontline" 02.03.09

Ashley Walters "Ashley Walters" 23.02.09

K.I.G "Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes" 23.03.09

Just Jack 30.03.09

Laura Izibor "Shine" 02.03.09

ChipMunk "Chip Diddy Chip" 02.03.09


Check out brand new talented female artist Kay Young and if you want to do some street teaming for us send an email to: streetteaminfo@ymail.com EVERYONE WELCOME....

Mike Jones Interview

Are you a fan of U.S Rapper Mike Jones? Who? Mike Jones. Then you can have the opportunity to ask him a question.

With a new album "The Voice" released 14th April 2009 Mike Jones what's us to know what is new with him.

Send all questions to: streetteaminfo@ymail.com

You can also find us on Facebook: Ear To The Ground Street Team

So It Is True. Lil Wayne Is Doing A Rock Album.

After the birth of his second child and the long listed grammy nominations in 2008, it has been confirmed rap star Lil' Wayne will be recording a rock album ready for April 2009.

After featuring on Kevin Rudolf's "Let It Rock" and collaborating with Santogold "Unstoppable" the album is going to be compact with heavy electric guitars and live drums.

Is his Hip Hop fans going to be ready for the sudden???

I know we will!!!! Let us know what you think:

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Dubplate Drama 3 are now searching for new stars

EXCLUSIVE TO EAR TO THE GROUND:

If you are aged between 18-25 and into acting then this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Dubplate Drama are holding auditions for their third series of the program. If you don't know the series then check out: http://www.dubplatedrama.tv/

Appointments will be strictly first come first seen.

Sat 31st January and Sunday 1st Feb
11am-4pm
Westbourne Studios
242 Acklam Road
London
W10 5JJ
Nearest tube: Westbourne Park

If you need anymore info, send us an email to: streetteaminfo@ymail.com

Good Luck.

Street Teamers Needed This Week-End

Hi Guys,

How is it going???

Fresh female MC Kay Young is performing over this week-end and we need some street teamers to come down hand out some CD's, collect some emails and have a great time. You will gain free entrance and a copy of Kay Young's CD.

24th Jan: 93 Feet East, Brick Lane, London
25th Jan: Swing Baby @ Bar Music Hall, London, EC2A 3AR

If you are interested send us an email @ streetteaminfo@ymail.com with Kay Young in the subject.

Myspace: www.myspace.com/kayyoungmusic

UNITY 4 U 2 SEE PRESENT A FRESH TALENT SHOWCASE

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Unity 4 U 2 See is a positive event and all the artists are chosen because of their talent, positivity and youthful energy. This month's confirmed artists are: Darren B, exciting new group K.I.G with their hot song "Head, Shoulder, Knees and Toes" and funky house artist Princess Nyah.

Date: 23rd January 2009
Venue: Stratford Circus
Time: 8pm-10pm
Tickets: By Phone: 0208 279 1015
Online: www.stratford-circus.com

Not forgetting to mention Ear To The Ground Street Team

DRU HILL BACK FOR 2009

Dru Hill will be returning in 2009 after releasing their first single "If You Fall".

After spending much of 2008 touring together, Dru Hill hit the studio to record their new album.

"Working together without outside influences forced us to get to know each other better and brought us closer," says Nokio.

"If You Fall," released this week, tells the story of two people who meet and fall for each other but neither want to be the first to admit their feelings. The groups' "InDRUpendence Day" album will be released soon.