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TO WATCH KOTB 3 PT 2 CLICK HERE INTERNATIONAL CHAPTERS As the KING OF THE BEATS movement grows new chapters have started in Japan, Brazil, USA, Australia and Italy. Keep an eye out for events in your Region. THE VIBE BAR PRESENTS : KING OF THE BEATS, 27TH FEB 2010. A night of great music provided by DJ Pogo, DJ Devastate, Key Figures plus Guests. If your a Producer who wants to take on the challenge and is available to meet up in London feb 20 please contact me.
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LONDON SUNDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER, VIBE BAR, 91 BRICK LANE, E1 6Q King of the Beats presents legendary New York MC Mikey D of Main Source. This will be the first time EVER Mikey has come to the UK and will be performing tracks from the classic Main Source album ' Fuck what you think'. for further info email : kotblive@hotmail.co.uk
BIRMINGHAM THURSDAY 1ST OCTOBER HARE & HOUNDS, 106 HIGH ST, KINGS HEATH, B14 7JZ King of the Beats presents legendary New York MC Mikey D of Main Source. Hosted by Sparkii Ski (London Posse) and Birminghams MADFLOW with support from DJ Cro and DJ Ian Beatmaster Wright
BRIGHTON FRIDAY 2ND OCTOBER, THE LOFT, 10 SHIP STREET, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN1 1AD King of the Beats presents legendary New York MC Mikey D of Main Source. Hosted by Sparkii Ski (London Posse) with support from the POSITIVITY DJSt HOW TO ENTER THE LIVE BEAT CHALLENGE As part of the King of the Beats Tour we are running the KOTB Live challenge. If your a digger/producer and are available in London 26th September this is the deal. The competition is open to 4 producers. We will meet at the Vibe Bar Saturday 26th where each producer will receive £20 to spend on diggin for beats. You must find your drums, and samples. You are then required to return to your studio to produce the beat only using the samples you found. The finished beats are to be presented live at the event the day after. If you use MPC's this is the ideal event. For further info email P : kotblive@hotmail.co.uk If you are a producer who can take part in the Birmingham event on the 1st October at the Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath. holla me at : kotblive@hotmail.co.uk
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THE OFFICIAL DVD OUT NOW, BUY HERE!!! ONLY 500 COPIES The first, available to purchase film, in the series. Legendry DJ Pogo and DJ Devastate (demon boyz) take on the task joined by Founder Pritt Kalsi (Key Figures). One of the greatest DJs of our Time DJ Mr Thing well known for being one of the most hardcore diggers takes on the challenge along side from New Jersey DJ Priority and Austrailian P Body. We see the return of two crews from the original film The Unsung Heroes and former Creator member Si Spex.. NEW CLASSIC CREW STYLE T - SHIRTS
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CHECK OUT THE VIBE BARS RECORD FAIR Its free and probably London's best kept secret. Not only is their tons of records to buy. This is a great meeting spot for a saturday. Store owners DJ through out the day. You can get a drink and their is plenty of space to chill. I can see this spot turning into something very special. if you got time please check it out.
LEADERS OF THE NEW SCHOOL 2009 For the first time in 15 years members of the Group Leaders of the New School met together. The groups original DJ, Public Enemies legendry DJ Johnny Juice, Cutmonitor Milo, Dinco D and C Boogie Brown aka Charlie Brown got together for what turned out to be a surprise meeting. Organized by Long island pioneer DJ Big D Higgs. We Talked about pre Leaders of the new school, making of the band, there experiences and their love for this culture. It wasn't long before Johnny Juice started dropping beats. which then led on to a mic session with Dinco D, Milo and Charlie Brown. It was an amazing experience to be able to be part of this. I remember back in 1991 at the Hummingbird in Birmingham City watching them Perform alongside British Group Hijack. For me probably the best show I've ever been too. Both groups had an out standing stage performance. Although at this moment I'm not sure if the group are reforming. This event was a first step in rebuilding history. You can contact the group by checking out their myspace.. www.myspace.com/leadersofthenewschool87on
PSYCHO LES : THE BEATNUTS While in NYC I was looking to try and finish filming on the project THE MEN & THEIR MUSIC. For some time I've been trying to get the Beatnuts. I missed them back in 2002. So i was glad when Psycho Les agreed to meet up. He picked us up on 7th Ave 37th st. Where we then drove to the village. A1 Records the destination. Where funny enough Les took on the KOTB challenge to find breaks within a budget of $40. Accompanied by his son, who played selector. We then went across the street to shoot the film. Looking forward to possible working with les on some future projects. If you do want to contact Les or peep some of his new material and new projects you can get to him at www.psychopitfight.com
DJ JOHNNY JUICE Joined by my friend Damion we traveled to Long Island to meet the Legendry DJ Johnny Juice, who as we all know contributed a great deal to the Public Enemy Cataloge. I had been Talking to Johnny for some time on the social networking sites, and i figured he had to be part of the project THE MEN AND THEIR MUSIC. Not only is Juice one of old School DJs who's history is long and deep in the bronx, he's built a solid legacy battling not just through DMC competitions but through the racks of Long Islands DJs, block & House parties. When is comes to music, Juice has been involved in some of the best music sessions, like Scenario. There not much that he don't know bout music. He's not just digging for beats but he his a music historian. THe fact that he could rebuild P.E's Louder than a Bomb within 90 min's, that's including sampling all the elements from the source and arranging and doing all the cuts and mixing it down is testament of the man. You can peep Johnny Juice at his myspace.
MIKEY D With out a doubt one of my favorite mc's of all time. Long time Friend finally after many years we got to meet up in NYC. As one of Paul C's original acts. We shot some film for the project THE MEN & THEIR MUSIC. Special Thanks has to go out to Mikey D for giving us a queens tour!! For some time Mikey D had been telling me about his protoge KUDA. a 12 year old MC that Mikey D had discovered. At First i though maybe KUDA would be good by todays poplular standards, what a mistake. nothing could prepare me for what i was to hear. To the drums of impeach the president, was this kids whos skills, delivary came right out the golden era. Seriously KUDA is a someone to watch. When people talk about that footage of biggie on the street at 17years old, think that but 12.
KEY FIGURES & UNDERSTANDING When i started King of the beats 2. I heard this amazing M.C on mypsace. The M.C goes by the name UNDERSTANDING. Boy if you ain't already heard. You need to check him out! over the last 2 years we have built a good friendship. I have to say i was so proud that He blessed my track on the film. So when this trip came about, i had to link up with the man. We met up in the village. Deemo is one of those guys who's got a sick knowledge of m.c Lyrics and radio shows. I know that he soon to be releasing an album produced by none other than Queens Legend Dr Butcher. I can honestly say you will be definitely hearing more material from us both!!
DJ PRIORITY : MTB NEW JERSEY KING OF THE BEATS 2 featured a very talented producer from New Jersey. His name DJ Priority, I had met him on myspace. 1 week before we left out for NYC i contacted him to let him know that iwas in town and that I wanted to meet up with him. Luckily i was able to make it to his event MEET THE PRODUCERS, A battle where four producers bring their beats to impress not just the crowd but line of judges who for this event is none other than illmind. I don't do speeches lol. But Priority got to thank you and your crew Ment Plus and Back 45. If your over NYC please support this event and holla at my man
BUC AND THE PREACHER First night in NYC, in Brooklyn we got to meet Buc and the Preacher originally from the group E.S.P the group have played a big part in Brooklyn's history. The Preacher who back then was known as Professor Paul was one of the dopest DJ's that the borough produced. We had a brief meeting, but a really positive one. Elliot is a cool guy, who's got a hell of knowledge about Brooklyn Heritage. In fact he suggested that in future we could do a project together. A series of short films.
Picture by Irven Lewis KING OF THE BEATS ARTICLE IN AUSIE MAG!! Just received a copy of an article from an Australian Magazine. quite a nice article. Thanks to P Body for sending me a copy of this.
NEW LADIES CUT T-SHIRT Finally i have produced a ladies cut T-shirt. for all the girls out there who are supporting the scene and love those old records. If you wish to order, please order as normal but please specify that you request ladies cut and size. Big ups to Channie!
SPARKII SKI REPPIN IN JAPAN OCT 2008 Got to give it up for the man Sparkii Ski who is Japan touring with one of his bands. He's been out there spreading the word. And I'm proud to Announce the first Producer to come on board from Japan will be Kazu! He will be in the next Film KING OF THE BEATS 3.
NEWS: KING OF THE BEATS LAUNCH PARTY, SUNDAY 28TH, VIBE BAR, BRICK LANE 2008 Special thanks to everyone that turned out for the jam. what a turn out. Thanks to the vibe bar and everyone who helped and supported the event. Si Spex, DJ Pogo, The Unsung Heroes, Mr Thing, Ian Wright, DJ Devastate, Billy Biznizz, Naba, Raj, Lee & Kool Keith and the mighty Sparkii Ski and Ad.ee, Shaka, Tompsta, Huw, Dexta, Dolby D, Chase, the list goes on, The who's who of hip hop, what a night.
On the Saturday we run the live challenge. We offered four producers the chance to feature in the next film in the series KING OF THE BEATS 3. it had been advertised on a number of message boards on a number of sites for over 2 months. Got to give it up to JAY KING, the only producer who took on the challenge and turned up. Not only did he win the challenge and a lace in the KOTB 3 he won courtesy of BV80 ( avery talented young man thats down with the KOTB CREW) a pair of custom KING OF THE BEATS KICKS. Peep the trailer above to see clips from JAY KINGS Day. Keeping this culture alive. ' 10 years on,the King Of The Beats concept is tighter than ever! Yeah,that was a good exercise.When I put the needle to the records and heard the music,I was looking forward to taking the challenge.' Jay King
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MR THING 11/10/08 AT HARE & HOUND, KINGS HEATH Its not to often you see Mr Thing get booked just to do a breakbeat set. So it was pleasure to see him last night do his thing 20 mins up the road. He rocked the club. Special thanks to Cro for putting him on, and for the man Mr Thing for rocking the KOTB T-shirt .
LEICESTER JUNE 2008 Special thanks to everyone that turned out to the unofficial premier of the King of the Beats 2. The event was a great success. With artists Shiver from the Unsung Heroes, DJ Devastate and Legendry Producer Sparkii Ski in attendance. Thanks to Ian from OFF THE HOOK for taking the time out to put this event together. In Response to the feedback from the event. I have made a few changes to the film. now featuring an introduction from the man SPARKII SKI.
KING OF THE BEATS Founded back in 1999. Film maker Pritt Kalsi embarked on his project THE KING OF THE BEATS. For over 20 years he has been Involved in Hip hop Culture, looking for those breaks beats and samples. In tradition of DJs Such as Jazzy Jay, Marley Marl, Premier and Pogo, Pritt founded what was to be the blueprint for this thing called beat battles. Before the 1999 film King of the beats there were no beat battles. His aim is too keep that vinyl culture alive. From the days when Djs would look for those breakbeats for a $1, turning them into some of the most classic records we all love to this day. The challenge..... Each artist has a budget of £20 to go find records. They have to find the drums, samples and music. They then have to return to their studio and build a beat. Doesn’t sound too complicated? You only have one day to complete the whole task. Pioneers, Legends, established and up and coming artists all share this platform. See how they take on the task, choice of records, how they work in the studio, learn some of their production techniques. Most importantly they all share one common bond, their love for good quality real hip hop music. Pritt Kalsi is the father of beat battles and produces these films with next to no budget, please if your down with THE KING OF THE BEATS please support his work, purchase a DVD or T-shirt. Be a part of the KING OF THE BEATS, if you think you got what it takes contact Pritt via their myspace; This is a platform for real artists. NEW
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