Launch of Elementz in London on 26th April filmed by The Hip Hop Chronicle

Elementz was launched at The Rhythm Factory, London on Thursday 26th April

A new night designed to represent the traditional 4 pillars, or classic elements of hip hop culture

The launch saw dj sets from Mr Thing, DJ Snips, 279 and Sarah Love, with live performances by Caxton Press, Genesis Elijah, Naba Napalm and Ether L Banks

The UK’s leading online platform, The Hip Hop Chronicle went along to film part of the night, and caught both Caxton Press and Genesis Elijah for an interview as well as getting some live footage of performances by Mystro, Naba Napalm, DJ Mr Thing, DJ Sarah Love and Genesis Elijah

There were further dj sets from Choice FM’s DJ 279, DJ Snips and a live performance from Ether L Banks, as well as a bboy dance off from members of the London Scope Dance Theatre and graff by London’s FDC

The video has just gone live today, 14th May

Thanks to everyone who came down on the night to help with the launch

You can keep up to date with future plans for the next event at www.elementzuk.wordpress.com or at www.facebook.com/elementzuk

Also keep in touch with The Hip Hop Chronicle and those who performed on the night via twitter

@HipHopChronicle @DJSarahLove @DJ279 @DJSnips @DJMrThing @DJSnuffOne

@CaxtonPress @GenesisElijah @Ether_L_Banks

Elementz launched Thursday 26th April

Elementz launched at The Rhythm Factory, London on Thursday 26th April

The 4 classic elements were fully represented and the night also included bangin dj sets from DJ Snips, DJ Mr Thing, DJ Sarah Love and DJ 279

Genesis Elijah, Caxton Press and Mystro went in on the mic and we thank everyone who made it down to help us get this off the ground and celebrate UK hip hop at its best

We hope to have some footage of the event on here soon. We are currently working on plans for another event a little bit later on in the year

Meanwhile, we recommend you try & catch any of these artists live if you get the opportunity

Keep up to date with them on Twitter @DJSnips @DJMrThing @DJSarahLove DJ279 @GenesisElijah @CaxtonPress @Mystrogen

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Elementz Launches Tonight at The Rhythm Factory

Its here at last!!

The launch of the new night Elementz, celebrating the classic 4 elements of hiphop

8pm – 3am at The Rhythm Factory, 16 – 18 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1EW

Nearest Tube Aldgate East. £8 entry all night. 18 & over event.

There’s going to be a lot of familiar faces from the UK hiphop scene down there tonight, together with various media & of course the whole event is being filmed by The Hip Hop Chronicle

Elementz will only happen every 3 months, so if you want to see hip hop culture represented to full effect, dont miss out tonight or you’ll have a long wait to see it again!!

Some real heavyweights from the current UK scene performing tonight

DJ Sarah Love, DJ 279, DJ Mr Thing, DJ Snips

Caxton Press, Genesis Elijah, Mystro

Showcasing new talent Naba Napalm and Ether L Banks

Room 2 bboy battles, live graff & open mic session for everyone to participate, hosted by DJ Snuff & Johny Garcia

Thanks to everyone whose been supporting us & have a great night

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Elementz Team

Genesis Elijah speaks on the launch of Elementz happening this Thursday at The Rhythm Factory, London

The launch of the first ever Elementz hip hop event takes place this Thursday at The Rhythm Factory, 16 – 18 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1EW

A new night celebrating the classic 4 elements, hip hop culture will be represented to full effect.

Main room will have live performances by Caxton Press, Genesis Elijah, Naba Napalm, Ether L Banks & hosted by Mystro

There will be dj sets by DJ Sarah Love, DJ 279 (Choice FM), DJ Mr Thing (Scratch Perverts / DMC) & DJ Snips (Livin Proof)

Room 2 is hosted by DJ Snuff (End of the Weak) and Johny Garcia, showcasing bboy battles, live graffiti & an open mic session.

The whole event will be filmed by the UK’s leading online platform The Hip Hop Chronicle for future broadcast

Its a massive night unlike anything around town right now, and as this is a quarterly event, you wont want to miss out on this one!!

Tickets are £8 on the door, dress code is casual but no tracksuits, and an 18 and over event. Nearest tube is Aldgate East

Genesis Elijah took time out to speak on it

He is also receiving a massive amount of support from both sides of the Atlantic for the new video he appears in with Copywrite, Mystro & Iron Braydz “Royal Flush”. Top onlines Hip Hop DX, 2 Dope Boyz, 57th Avenue, The Jump Off UK, The Hip Hop Chronicle and many others have been all over this.

It makes its UK tv debut later this week on Flava TV Channel 367

Elementz Host Mystro – Behind Scenes Video

West London’s Mystro is the official host for the launch of Elementz at The Rhythm Factory, 16 – 18 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1EW on Thursday 26th April 2012.

He’s currently promoting his new EP “What Type of Drug is Mystrogen” which can be downloaded for free HERE

The event will be reppin the 4 classic elements of hip hop with bboy / bgirl battle competition (& £100 cash prize for the winner), open mic, live graffiti taking place in Room 2 hosted by DJ Snuff and DJ Johny Garcia

Room 1, hosted by Mystro, has dj sets from Sarah Love, 279 (Choice), Mr Thing (Scratch Perverts & DMC Finalist), & DJ Snips (Livin Proof)

There are also live performances from Caxton Press, Genesis Elijah, Naba Napalm and Ether L Banks.

It all kicks off at 8pm, finishing at 3am. 18 and over event, £8 on the door or £7 in advance from TicketWeb which you can buy HERE

This is why we’ve got Mys Diggi hosting. He took to the streets of London recently to film a new video for his track off the EP “Aint Got Time For That There”. Believe us when we say, this is exactly what it’s like to cut about with the dude!! lol

More information on Elementz via www.facebook.com/elementzuk or for those with twitter, get at @ElementzUK or check out the various pages at www.elementzuk.wordpress.com to read more about the various djs, mcs, bboys / bgirls and graff artist who’ll be live on the night

ELEMENTZ TEAM

Hip Hop Event Elementz Launches London 26th April 2012 – Media Coverage

New club night Elementz launches at The Rhythm Factory, 16 – 18 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1EW on Thursday 26th April 2012 from 8pm – 3am

The event will celebrate the classic 4 elements of hip hop, MC’s, DJ Turntablism, Bboys / BGirls and Graffiti to full effect. In the true traditions of hip hop culture, we are showcasing a mix of established names from the scene with new upcoming talent

The full line up on our first night is as follows:

ROOM 1

DJ SETS FROM
DJ Sarah Love (resident), DJ 279 (Choice FM), DJ Mr Thing (Scratch Perverts) DJ Snips (Livin Proof)

LIVE PERFORMANCES BY
Caxton Press, Genesis Elijah, Naba Napalm, Ether L Banks

HOSTED BY
Mystro

ROOM 2

Live graffiti provided by FDC, Open Mic Session, bboy / bgirl battle with £100 cash prize hosted by DJ Snuff (End of the Weak / Speaker’s Corner) and DJ Johny Garcia

The night will be filmed exclusively by The Hip Hop Chronicle covering all aspects of the night for later broadcast

We appreciate the extensive coverage and support we’ve already had from the media from both the UK and United States for this event, including The 9 Elements, The Hip Hop Diaries, 808 Crate, Broken Culture, Data Transmission, Guestlist, Hip Hop Life and Times, Hip Hop Kings, Hip Hop Mafia, Kix Magazine, Music She Wrote, Urban Vault and many more. Thanks also to all the artists and djs themselves who have been helping spread word around for what should be an absolutely massive night

These events will only take place every 3 months, so if you’re in London or the surrounding area and you’re into hip hop, you don’t want to miss this.

Also thanks to Oakland’s legendary Souls of Mischief who gave us a drop for the night as part of the video promotion for the launch night

Admission is £8.00 on the door throughout the night. This is an 18 and over event and the venue’s dress code policy is casual, just no tracksuits folks !

You can also buy tickets in advance via TICKET WEB for £7.00 HERE

Nearest tube is Aldgate East, Buses 25 205 254 N106 N253

For more information call The Rhythm Factory on 0207 375 3774, email info.elementzuk@gmail.com, check the Facebook page www.facebook.com/elementzuk For those with twitter, connect with @ElementzUK or of course check in with the regular site www.elementzuk.wordpress.com and check the various pages which feature the different performing artists and djs.

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Elementz Team

BBoy / BGirl Battle Competition at Elementz London 26th April 2012

The first ever Elementz night launches at The Rhythm Factory, 16 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1EW on Thursday 26th April from 8pm – 3am

A new quarterly event celebrating the true essence of hip hop with the classic 4 elements – MCs, Turntablism, Bboys & BGirls and Graff represented to full effect.

Room 2 is hosted by DJ Snuff, renowned for the End of the Weak and Speaker’s Corner events and producer with Caxton Press, assisted by DJ Johny Garcia.

Here there will be on open mic session, live graff and the bboy / bgirl battle which will offer a £100 cash prize to the winner on the night

Included in those taking part will be Vanilla Killa, Jam Fu and sMash

Admission on the night is £8, although some tickets are available in advance via TicketWeb for £7

Any bboys, bgirls, street dancers in the area who are aged 18 and over are welcome to come down and compete. Dress code is casual, though the venue has a “no tracksuits policy”, otherwise, wide open. The entire event will also be covered exclusively by the UK’s leading online platform The Hip Hop Chronicle for future broadcast.

Nearest tube is Aldgate East – check the flyers below for details of the full line up for both rooms, transport links, times and entry details

You can also check into the Facebook page www.facebook.com/elementzuk or if you need more information email info.elementzuk@gmail.com or send a message over Twitter to @ElementzUK

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New Video Interview With Elementz Resident DJ Sarah Love

Resident Dj for the new Elementz club night representing the 4 elements of hip hop at Rhythm Factory on Thursday 26th April 2012 is Sarah Love.

Footsoldier of London’s renowned Kung Fu nights, ex MTV Base and BBC 1 Xtra presenter, Sarah was the official tour dj for Aloe Blacc’s UK dates in December 2011, and she returned recently from a month long series of dates in Australia.

She gave this mini video interview prior to performing at Rich Mix in London last week, and talks about what she’s been up to recently her plans for the year ahead.

The full line up for the launch night is as follows:

ROOM 1

DJ Sets by Sarah Love, DJ 279 (Choice FM), DJ Mr Thing (Scratch Perverts / DMC Champion), DJ Snips (Livin Proof) & live performances by Caxton Press, Genesis Elijah, Ether L Banks, Naba Napalm, hosted by Mystro

ROOM 2

Live graff, open mic, and boy / b-girl battle hosted by DJ Snuff (End of the Weak / Speaker’s Corner) with DJ Johny Garcia.

There is a competition live now for b-boys and b-girls to perform at the event, the winner receiving a cash prize and will be interviewed by Elementz associate The hip Hop Chronicle.

HOW TO ENTER B-BOY / B-GIRL COMPETITON

Entrants should send a video of them performing – usually a Youtube link – by uploading it to the Facebook page www.facebook.com/elementzuk or sending it to info.elementzuk@gmail.com or tweeting the link to @ElementzUK We dont expect it to be a major production standard film, we’re more interested in the skills. So it can be off a phone, camera, whatever. Only one video per entrant, and make sure you include your contact details in an email to us.

If youre interested in entering the competition but its impossible for you to get any filmed footage, drop us a message to info.elementzuk@gmail.com with all your details, and we’ll get back to you

Closing date for the competition is 19th April.

Full details about the competition can be viewed HERE

ELEMENTZ – THURSDAY 26th April 2012
The Rhythm Factory 16 – 18 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1EW
Nearest Tube is Aldgate East / Buses 25 – 205 – 254 – N106 – N253
Doors Open at 8pm. Night ends 3am
Dress code is casual but no tracksuits. 18 & over event
£8.00 on the door. Tickets available in advance from TicketWeb for £7.00 HERE

VIDEO : NEW DJ SARAH LOVE INTERVIEW

VIDEO : SOULS OF MISCHIEF PEAK ON ELEMENTZ LAUNCH

Genesis Elijah – Cypher with Big Cakes, Logic, Ti2bs, Terra, Ruthless & Iron Braydz

This rare footage surfaced recently thanks to FlpiLife TV.

Taken at the end of November in 2010, it was during Genesis Elijah’s album launch with the Krate Krusaders for “Before I Was Famous”.

Though there were blizzard conditions outside The Gramaphone in London’s Shoreditch, there was a healthy turnout as the hiphop community gave its full support.

It was also good to see so many artists out supporting, and this cypher includes Genesis Elijah, Big Cakes, Logic, Terra, Ti2bs, Ruthless, Iron Braydz and a few other familar faces

Gen will be playing Room 1 at the launch of Elementz at Rhythm Factory, 16 – 18 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1EW on Thursday 26th April. Doors open at 8pm, night finishes 3am.

Also appearing are DJ Sarah Love, DJ 279, DJ Mr Thing, DJ Snips, Caxton Press, Naba Napalm, Ether L Banks & Mystro.

In room 2 there will be b-boy battles, live graff, open mic, all hosted by DJ Snuff with DJ Johny Garcia.

Tickets are available in advance via TicketWeb for £7, £8 on the door.

Its a new night which will run every 3 months celebrating the classic 4 elements of hip hop.

All information is at www.elementzuk.wordpress.com or www.facebook.com/elementzuk There is also a twitter account @ElementzUK

Live Graff at Elementz 26th April

London’s FDC will be showcasing some live graff at the launch of Elementz in Room 2 on 26th April at Rhythm Factory.

He’ll be producing some exclusive new designs on canvass and these will be available for sale on the night.

As the name suggest, the event represents all the classic elements of hip hop culture, providing a platform for talented artists in all the disciplines to shine.

Graff artists have made a major impact over the decades from album cover and hip hop clothing designs, through to the official current London Olympics logo. Our own logo was designed by The DR1NE. A highly skilled art form in its own right and worthy of its place on 26th April, where FDC will be joined in Room 2 by DJ Snuff, DJ Johny Garcia, a b-boy battle and open mic session.

Meanwhile in Room 1 there will be dj sets by Sarah Love, 279, Mr Thing, Snips, and performances by Caxton Press, Genesis Elijah, Ether L Banks, Naba Napalm, all hosted by Mystro.

You can see examples of FDC’s work in our Graffiti page HERE

Rhythm Factory is located at 16 Whitechapel Road, E1 1EW, nearest tube is Aldgate East. The night starts at 8pm, ends 3am. Tickets on the door at £8, although can be bought in advance via TicketWeb for £7 HERE

This is the viral video promoting the night, with all details regarding performers, location, tickets and more. Introduced by Souls of Mischief on the last day of their UK tour.

All further information can be found at the following

www.elementzuk.wordpress.com
www.facebook.com/ElementzUK
Twitter @ElementzUK

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