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# COMPETITION # WIN 2 TICKETS TO ESKIMO DANCE!

We are giving away a pair of tickets for the next Eskimo Dance on 11th May, (click for more info) just answer this easy question by sending your name and answer to kixmagazine@hotmail.com....

Who is the only female MC named on the Eskimo Dance line-up?

Answers need to be in by 9th May at 6pm, winner will be informed via e-mail. GOOD LUCK!

30th April 2012

Here's a snippet from Sniper's latest video "System" coming soon!!

27th April 2012

Breaking Convention

It’s back. Breakin’ Convention, that frenetic festival of twisting talent from around the globe returns to
Sadlers Wells Theatre, London, on May 5 th for three days. Now in its ninth year the critically acclaimed showcase of hip hop dance will parade another line-up of jaw-dropping performances from breakdance companies from the UK and around the world. Hosted by British hip hop theatre artist Jonzi D, the roll of honour features, among many others, Boadicea (UK), Serial Stepperz (France), SmugOne (Australia), Recal (Holland) and more !
And it’s not just a sit back and watch it show, Breakin Convention is a get-stuck-in experience. You can take part in workshops led by top international artists, freestyle sessions with live DJ sessions in the theatre foyers and much more still being confirmed.

Go to www.breakinconvention.com/events/festival to find out the latest or call 0844 412 4300 to book tickets. Can’t get to London? Worry not. After the London performances Breakin’ Convention will go on tour around the UK until 2 nd June. Details on the website.

26th April 2012

Land Of Da Legends; PSG Birthday Bash at Hidden (Vauxhall, London)

Land Of Da Legends throws a massive party; gathering all the garrage and funky legends to celebrate PSG's birthday! We were in the house and was interviewed at PSG's B day bash at Hidden. With other interview's with the Birthday boy himself, PSG. Also Mike 'Ruff Cutt' Lloyd, Creed, Pioneer, Spidey G plus much more!

22nd April 2012

Lloyd Banks Performs Live in Brooklyn, Set to Release "V6" Mixtape Next Week

G-Unit dark horse Lloyd Banks showed that he still had the "hunger for more" when he performed at Club Capri in Brooklyn last night. The "Punch Line King" took to the Bay Ridge stage before a sold-out crowd just before 3am. Earlier that day, Banks -- along with Fabolous, Ashanti, R&B singer Lloyd, & Jadakiss -- performed in SUNY Albany at the college's annual Parkfest, where he fired on all pistons in the pouring rain. 

Successfully staving off a bout of pneumonia, Banks gave Brooklyn live versions of "Beamer Benz or Bentley," "Start it Up," & "Any Girl" -- from Hunger for More 2 -- as well as the Jahlil Beats-produced "Jackpot," which is due to be on his

much-anticipated V6 mixtape. The mixtape is set to drop on the 30th of April -- which will be Banks' 30th birthday.

Words by by: Bernadette Giacomazzo (@bgiacomazzo)

Styles P speaks on his new Book and some of his favorite Authors

Most commonly know Styles P for his hard hitting gritty rap blasts.  His anthems are played ceremonially in ever hip hopper's stereo where he raps about the ills of society. He has toured internationally and has gained role model status. But in this clip Styles raises strong contentions about the lifestyle one might imagine an artist like Styles P to live and shows a more educable side to his personality.In this footage Styles P opens up about his passion for reading books, his favorite authors and talks about his own book that he's written all from the touches of a Blackberry phone. Yes people he wrote a book using a Blackberry handset.

Is smart the new Thug? 

Words by Joshua Cooper

16th April 2012

The return of Tupac at Coachella

Epic or Bad Taste?

Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg headlined this year's Coachella festival to mark 20 years performing together, as if that wasen't good enough they were joined by Eminem, 50 Cent, Wiz Kalifa and to the surprise of everyone, a 3D Hologram of the late Tupac Shakur.

Whilst other musicians at the festival, including Rihanna and Katy Perry, expressed their delight at the spectacle, some have thought it in bad taste. Whatever your opinion, it was the talk of the festival, surpised everyone and made Snoop and Dre's  whole performance a hip hop classic, that will be talked about for years to come.

Words by Vicky Cauiled

The average human being touches less than 10% of what they see with their eyes.

Technology has the capabilities to produce virtual images within the movements of regular social society in the structural form and pattern of what our minds accept, categorize and normalize as biproducts of the expected formats that are believed to exist in the daily mode and motions of system and population. Increasing and decreasing at the appropriate time in size and design it matches what should appear where and when it should appear.
So, the metaphysical question is then: 'how much of what you think you see can you say with certainty "Is really there"

Words by Joshua Cooper

Converse UK And JD Sports Present Converse Block Party

Converse UK announces Converse Block Party, London in April. In promo to the launch of the event Converse announces that they are in search, of that oneunique rap flow given by a unique individual, and in search of that person. A beat was sent out all over the UK for artists to take part in submittingthere own 32 bars, in conjunction with JD Sports. To look for that certain someone that will be performing at the Converse Black Party in the Old VicTunnels along side, Wiley, Skepta, Lady Leshurr, P Money, Mic Rightous and more… in celebration of the winner. Kix Mag had the opportunity in attending theLondon heat, held on the 29th March 2012 in JD Sports, Oxford Street, London.
 
Head to head, the best unsigned MC’s spat there 32 bars in hopes they will be performing alongside the best of the best MC’s at the Block Party, withSkolz winning Glasgow and Bugzy Malone winning Manchester. London took place, MC Shaga, Subzy, Row.D, Skillzy, Bay Kalay, RickStar, Bilzar andDirty Doggz gave it there all, brining in there own music and there lyrical flow, into the competition, after each round was performed they wherejudged by, Mix Righteous, Morgan Keyz SBTV, Urban Nerds, JD and Converse, on style, energy and bars. Where each indivdual got knocked out stage by stage.Right there on JD Sports shop floor, for everyone to see. A lot was at stake, because each artist performed also knew that their bars will be featuringon legendary urban music label “No Hats No Hoods”.
 
It all heated up from the semi- finals, where we saw Row D and Skillzy went head to head. Row D gave more to the people, as he shined with his versatilityof style, comedy and flow and delivery. Skillzy had the flow, but the audience just did not feel and hear the bars and Row D won that round on the groundof crowds interaction (hyping and enjoyment). Soon after Subzee from Camden went up against MC Shaga. Subzee decided to go for a different route as heflowed / rapped over a hip hop beat, as he wasn’t a clash MC, it was a close call as the judges were at the edge of their seats as one judge comments“I would by your CD – however he didn’t clash his opponent at all”, but Shaga blew the crowed away with his stage presence he did lack some lyricalcontent. After a long pause of thought on the grounds of entertainment MC Shaga won the battle, going head to head with Row D for the Final Round.
 
Both MC’s were from North London, and both has similar styles of flow and lyrics (the 2 finalist did know each other) it was entertaining to see how theywould battle it out on stage. Row D went first as he rapped over a Woo Riddim beat by SX and got the crowd on there feet feeling the flow in participation.MC Shaga lyrical bars was his weakness which led for the judges to vote Row D. It was defiantly a right decision, as the judges said they will be judgedon style, energy and bars and Row D had that package. Mic Righteous jumped on stage delivering a great performance of this material from his latest mixtape,which ended up him inviting on the contestants back on stage to perform a final rap together bar on bar, which wrapped up the event nicely and givinganother person to perform at the Converse Block Party in April. If you are not happy with the outcome of the judges decision you have an opportunity tovote for the Peoples Choice @ www.converseblackparty.com to have your voice heard.

Written by Shaziya Ramji

Snakeyman Ft Ollie Green - Soldiers Coming Soon!

UK-wide MC competition to perform at the Converse Block Party. Your chance to perform with Wiley, Skepta, P Money, Lady Leshurr and Mic Righteous.

The Block Party, The Converse Block Party!
 
Spring 2012 is the launch of Star Player Footwear Range by Converse UK and in special promotion of this, Converse will be hosting a block party on the 29th April 2012 in London @ Old Vic Tunnels, Station Approach, London, SE1 8SW from 2 pm to 9 pm on Sunday April 29, 2012.   Tickets are free of charge and available online through www.converseblockparty.com
Converse Inc, based in N. Andover, Massachusetts, is a wholly owned subsidiary of NIKE, Inc. Established in 1908, its known reputation as “America’s Original Sports Company”™ 
Prior to this event, Converse and JD Sports have decidced to work together in hosting a competion of a series of MC Clashes from underground rappers to perform @ the main event in April along side Wiley, Skepta, P Money, Scrufizzer, Lady Leshurr and many more…
 
The battles will take place throughout the UK, held in the JD Sports stores. A winner will be selected from each event and they get to battle it out on the 29th April 2012, head to head and decide on the Winner.
 
As well as performing, the winner gets to record an exclusive track with No Hates No Hoods, one of the most established underground music labels.
 
If you are in London, catch Kix Magazine at JD Sports London 268-269 Oxford Street on 29th March 2012 with Mic Righteous

For your chance to enter the competition, upload your 32 bars via the JD sports Facebook page.(http://www.facebook.com/JDSportsOfficial/ConverseBlockParty 

Written by Shaziya Ramji

"Start of Ur Ending" ep. 3 - Prodigy from Mobb Deep talks Mobb Deep, G Unit Deal, going independent, tours etc

#happybirthday6music

Check out Steve Lamacq's 6 Music Family Tree - illustrating his history of 6 Music in just 90 seconds!

Cormega's back and Introduces M.A.R.S [Mega, Action Bronson, Roc Marci, Saigon]

Nelson Mandela rushed to hospital!!

Music

DMC, pioneers of the World DJ Championships, launch The DMC Online DJ Championship 2012.

The contest is open to aspiring and pro DJs globally. All submitting DJs will gain new supporters, followers and recognition through the process. The 2012 Online DJ Championship will have some fundamental changes to last year, including free entry for all competitors. There will be THREE VOTING HEATS and a FINAL where performances will be judged by the public and established DMC World Champion DJs. Each heat will have a four week entry period before all films are revealed in a one week voting period. Submissions will be accepted from Muzu, Youtube and Vimeo. 
Prizes include $3000 cash and an all expenses trip to the September DMC WORLD FINALS in London with the option to compete live for the ultimate DJ title or just simply join the world's National DJ champions as a VIP spectator. 

Jaja Soze comes hard with this poetry! People take note!!

Jaja Soze - "Just Like Me"

Whitney Houston dies aged 48 in Beverley Hills Hilton Hotel, last night. R.I.P (1963-2012)

Sadley Whitney Houston past away last night. I grew up listening to Whitney and have always put her in the top 5 female recording artists of all time. Recently we interviewed Alexis Houston, Whitney Houstons sister, so we have had a few twitter convos and know they are decent people, so my heart goes out to her also and the rest of the family. No matter what the rest of the media have to say, she had a beautiful soul and voice which we were all blessed to experience. Whitney's spirit will live on as the hits she produced will continue to seranade our ears.

R.I.P Whitney Houston 1963 - 2012

Sway returns with another soon to be chart smash!!

Happy Birthday Bob Marley

We'd like to take this time out to wish Bob Marley a happy birthday. In Jamaica they will be celebrating Bob Marley's B Day for a month. Damn thats a long party!! R.I.P

Ghetts interview

Justin Reginald Clarke Samuel better known by his stage name Ghetts (formerly Ghetto) is an English artist from Plaistow, Newham, East Londonof African-Caribbean (Jamaican/Grenadian) and Ghanaian descent. His music has been played on national radio stations such as BBC Radio 1, Kiss 100, BBC Asian Network and BBC Radio 1Xtra. He is associated and has toured internationally with such acts as Kano and was a member of NASTY Crew.
Ghetts openly rates himself as one of the top five urban artists in the UK Underground scene. Having battled pretty much everyone in the scene worth battling, Ghetts has evolved from the battle rapper 'Ghetto' into the artist that he is today. He no longer wants to be seen as the Grime artist that he was, but an artist who makes good music. He had decided that he didn't want to be a battle rapper anymore for the mere chance that it would never end. Meaning, the next battle would always be lined up somewhere waiting to happen.
"After battling P Money, I looked back on it and thought, why did i do that?" 
Its evident that the who P Money situation really put things in perspective for him. Even though i must confess that I very much enjoyed it and, was one of the people that was secretly trying to get them to clash.. =\ lol There's no point! Both artists have ready gotten what they need out of it. A push up the ladder and a wake up call.
"Personally I think I've helped to make 'P Money', bigger than certain people in my own squad which is another reason why I refuse to do it.. Sometimes you've just gotta draw the line.."
While keeping the UK music scene on its toes, Ghetts has always had allot of controversy around his name. Early last year, MTV Base released its ‘Best of the Best: UK MCs 2010’ list. Upon closer inspection of the list it becomes evident that they missed one MC… Furious at what seemed like a blatant disrespect, Ghettshit back hard and fast at MTV Base with a track called "Who's On The Panel", which fully expressed how he felt about the matter.
Later that year he was presented with an 2011 Official Mixtape Award for best Grime Mixtape "Calm Before the Storm". The Official Mixtape Awards are the first initiative to actively recognize, promote, and celebrate Mixtapes and its contributors. They endeavour to give exposure to the UK Mixtape scene amongst the public. 
Ghetts has just released a new mixtape (on 25th December) called 'Momentum ' hosted by DJ Whoo Kid which is now available for free download as a christmas present to his fans. Big shout to Giggs for the link up.. #TeamUKTalent 
Check out the exclusive Kix Mag interview about his 2012 plans on our YouTube channel and make sure you lot keep a very good look out for all of his new music coming out because I think it will allow you to understand him more.Peace, Love n Prosperity for 2012

I-Octane

Congratulations in order...Exo USG signs to 360 Records.

K Koke last week in Cypus making history with Sniper

Exclusive!!

Roc Nation signed K Koke visited Sniper of 3fifty7music recently in Cyprus to make some classics. They have allready lay down the tracks so Look out for more to come from them very soon!!

Starboy Nathan Celebrates his Birthday at Anaya London 2nd November 2011

Kix Mag was formely invited to Anaya London, 9 Swallow St, Mayfair, W1B 4DE www.anayalondon.com

last night to report celebrations of Starboy Nathan B day party. The venue was totally packed with well behaved family, friends, press and party goers. The night had star studded celebs in the building with the likes of our friend Arnold Ocheng AKA Snakeyman fresh off the set of Top Boy to celebrate with Nathan. Also we caught up with Blade Brown, Skwilla Da Gorrilla plus much more. Manny Norte was dishing up some hot club bangers for the revellers. All in all was a very good night.



Fashion

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