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

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