Archive for June, 2008

Rising Styles Festival

Monday, June 30th, 2008

A reminder that the Rising Styles festival kicks off on July 4th. Taking in everything from graff showcases, battle jams, film screenings and a mammoth block party featuring the likes of Kidz In The Hall, Sway, Blak Twang, SkinnyMan, Jehst, Million Dan and more, you can check out more info by clicking here.

It’s the UK’s largest celebration of hip-hop culture, so make sure you rep fully!


Can They Kick It?

Monday, June 30th, 2008


Coming fresh for the ‘08, the new range of Kickers footwear pay tribute to the brand’s rich heritage while also ushering in modern touches like perforated leather and classy colour-ways.

Click here for more Kickers info, including a sneak peak at the whole new line-up.

Supporting Jay-Z

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

When the Jigga man hits the UK this summer for his O2 Wireless Festival gig on July 3rd, he’ll be supported by UK cat Tinie Tempah, whose own ‘Hood Economics’ is also out now.

Click here for more info.

Goldie’s Graff

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

Graffiti: From Tags To Riches is a new programme that will air on the Sky Arts channel on July 16th, at 8pm. Hosted by Goldie, it’ll focus on the line where vadalism ends and graff art begins, and feature contributions from the likes of Inkie, FLX and Paris.

Bashy Flick

Monday, June 16th, 2008

Check out the video for Bashy’s ‘Kidulthood To Adulthood’ track by clicking here.

Out officially on June 30th, it’ll be followed by an album featuring Dizzee Rascal, Sway, Wiley, Plan B and more.

Beardyman On The Beat-Box

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

Going down at the Islington Academy on Friday June 13th, the Official UK Beatboxing Championships are all set to kick off again. Featuring a special set from the winner of the last two years comps, Beardyman, the cream of the mouth-music-making scene will be competing for top honours.

He’s Tricky

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

Always on his grind, Tricksta is bringing that Wolftown flavour to the airwaves with The Tricksta Show, broadcast every Saturday night from 9-11pm on HHB Radio.

Go back and listen to the lastest show by clicking here - the set-list includes new exclusives and heavy hitters from the likes of Million Dan, Jai Boo, J Dilla, Killah Priest, Keith Murray and more.

Ice Cube: Live In The UK

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

One of the greatest of all time, Ice Cube is hitting the UK for a one-off gig on July 14th at the Electric Ballroom in London. Sure to be an incendiary night, HHC has one pair of tickets to give away to the first reader to tell us the opening rapped line of his ‘Amerikkka’s Most Wanted’ album. Do so by clicking here.

More info on the gig can be found here.

NYOIL: Still Standing

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

If you’re not all too busy clicking away and downloading ‘The Carter III’, there’s a great little teaser for NYOIL’s new project out there. Check it by clicking here. Oh, and the album’s gonna feature the great Chuck D.