GRILLO’s cooked up a storm of journeyman beats here, surely the soundtrack to any World Warrior’s quest to reach the next fighting destination. A dedication to Ken, the reddest/purplest of the original contenders, dub this onto yer C90 and go.

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C’MON FEET returns for what promises to be one of the most special Hip Hop club nights of the year, dropping in with a stellar line up for their first show back in charge at their old stomping ground ‘Band on the Wall’. DJ WOODY has been leaving crowds spellbound at festivals and clubs throughout Europe this summer with his killer DJ/AV show ‘Turntables in Technicolour’. Expect to see God’s gift to turntablism packing the punches, with awe-inspiring visuals and incredible music.

They also welcome Canada’s finest crew for their Manchester debut; LOOSE CANNON PLAYAZ have been creating a major stir, with a collosal fan base in their motherland. They are currently in Europe, making friends and influencing a lot of people with their music. We are delighted that they are providing the support for this one!

Original C’mon Feet host DR SYNTAX is back on board, and he has certainly been busy these last couple of years. Touring his debut album ‘Self Taught’ across the UK and Europe with Stig of the Dump, and also Europe’s festival circuit with the Foreign Beggars. His dope new single ‘Hire Me’ is released on 27th September – check it!

And last but not least, the C’mon Feet’s residents keep the party vibe going with straight up Hip Hop gems for the dancefloor!!!

There will also be a half-hour open-mic so if you think you’ve got the skills, let them know in advance if you want to jump up!!!

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JUICY DJs recently held down the support for WU TANG at the Manc Academy as well as UGLY DUCKLING, and regularly throw themed parties arounf Manchester. Jump onboard now as the new club season warms up.

Outkast / Spottieottiedopaklicious
Trek Life / Ready To Live
Danny Drive Thru / Hazy Brackets
The Mouse Outfit / We’re On The Top
Georgia Anne Muldrow / Roses
Rah Digga Ft Redman / This Ain’t No Lil’ Kid Rap
The Blessings / Ariseee Henson
Kelpe / Margins
Pariah / Detroit Falls
Greymatter / Only To Fall
J-Live / Home Or Away (2 Minute Warning)
Leaf Erickson / Work
Aneurysm / Offshore
Bad Science / Rustie
Interview: Onra (Edit – Full Version On Groovement.Co.Uk)
Onra Ft Reggie B / High Hopes
Jeff Spec / On My Feet
Teebs / Wind Loop
Starkey Ft. Anneka / Stars
Eskmo / Starships
Jay Electronica / Exhibit C
Billy Stewart / Cross My Heart
The Clash / The Guns Of Brixton
Babyhead / A Hot Day
Terry Callier / Occasional Rain
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Ft Flying Lotus / Take Notice
Nat Birchall / Nica’ Dance

CHRISTIAN RICH are twin brothers out of Chicago carving out their own path in modern music. With props from Pharell (below), Kanye and Diddy, they’ve produced for Lil’ Kim, The Clipse, Young Gunz, Foxy Brown, GLC and Armand Van Helden. Groovement caught up with them for some chit chat from a UK perspective.

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Hello Christian Rich. What’s been the secret formula to bringing your work to everyone’s attention?

Understanding how to brand one’s self and the power that holds.

Please describe the elements of your music that make you stand out.

We tap into worldy music from folk music to bossa nova to hip hop to Afro beat, high life music. We are kids that were blessed to live overseas, so we were able to experience an array of sounds and life.

You’re working with clothing labels in tandem to making music: how important are these partnerships to you? Have you found them a good way to get people to know who you are?

Oh yeah, there is no line drawn between music and fashion. The worlds are one and the same. We are blessed with great people from BBC/Ice Cream, DC, and other great brands.

Caught Diddy’s new sound on UK television the other night: have you had a hand in that?

Well, he loves our sound and I think he gets inspired by all the producers who’ve been working on that album with him.

How have your studies in advertising and design helped you out in the past couple years? Do you see CR as a brand and concept rather than two individuals, or how do you balance this out? Will you be looking after your sleeve designs personally?

Our studies directly shaped our understanding of branding and marketing through consistent advertising. The passion for design comes from just being visually stimulated by life and art and modern design as well as classic European and classic American furniture/culture. CR is one big ass Brand but we don’t anticipate creating any clothing lines; maybe accessories but not a clothing line.

Belvedere Presents: A Day in the Life of Christian Rich from Davy Greenberg on Vimeo.

Would you say that Neptunes production in particular has been a big influence? Which parts? What are your other big influences?

Of course! We couldn’t believe there were other producers who love the same types of chords and harmonies that we did. We love Henry Mancini, Birds And the Bee, Timbaland, Dilla, Premier, Quincy Jones, the list goes on…

Pharell seems to be associated with the Decadence – how’s he helped you guys out?

He and Shae see our vision and help to continually cultivate that vision for us.

What are the pros and cons of working as a duo? Is one of you bossier/more stubborn than the other?

We are both very bossy and stubborn, so sometimes one of us has to back down and let the other take the lead.

What new releases are doing it for you?

Anything from Nicki Minaj, Gucci Mane, Black Keys, Calvin Harris, Swedish House Mafia or Armand Van Helden.

Have you heard much of the emerging UK electronic wave of new music? Artists like James Blake, Pariah, Paul White, Bullion to name a few.

No, but I’m gonna check them out now.

Is hip hop tired? Is yes, what are the ways forward for it? If no, what/who makes it fresh?

Hip Hop is well and alive through Soulja Boy, Drake, Nicki Minaj. People forget that hip hop is creating your own lane and having your one fan base, movement. The people I just mentioned have created their own worlds and are doing excellent things in representing their music.

I believe we’ve yet to see your live incarnation in the UK – what makes it a little different?

It’s coming from us, we are the difference.

What are your release plans? More downloadable mixtapes or a full LP?

New album coming out last quarter or first quarter. More collabaration and like always, many surprises.

The long player SNEAKERBOXXX is available now from Bandcamp and iTunes.

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THE HEART is a brand spanking new collection of modern soul and beats put together by TOKYO DAWN RECORDS, a label out of Germany that’s pushed electronic soul over the net since 1997. The compilation sees over a dozen previously unreleased songs from some of today’s most engaging producers such as Machinedrum, Swede:art, Robot Koch, Jay Scarlett, Simbad, fLako, Comfort Fit and more.

THE HEART also features special vocal appearances from Georgia Anne Muldrow with her original song for Mos Def’s latest album, Questlove’s sister Donn T, Quadron singer Coco, soul queen Jimetta Rose, Blaktroniks and more.

The comp’s an 18-tracker, lovingly put together by TOKYO DAWN RECORDS founder Marc Wallowy.