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
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
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