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Classic Material Edition#14: 2000 Mix (Mixed By Chris Read)

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:41:51 +0000

Edition#14 of our monthly Classic Material series pays tribute to the hip hop of the year 2000, the beginning of a new decade and the end of what many consider to be hip hop’s greatest era, the 90s. The year 2000 marked a turning point for the Indie scene with artists such as De La Soul, DJ Premier and others proving to the so called ‘back pack’ fraternity that credibility and club friendly / commercial music could co-exist.This mix is also a landmark for us at Classic Material as it marks the end of our year long series of events, the last of which takes place on 17th December 2012 at City Arts and Music Project. This will also be the opening night of our debut exhibition – a celebration of 80s and 90s hip hop design and photography which gives a nice opportunity to round off the year’s events and introduce some new projects for next year.

Thank you for supporting the night and these mixes. All the best for 2012!

(Mixed by Chris Read)

Classic Material EXHIBITION: Saturday 17 December 2011

admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:22:01 +0000

After 14 fantastic months of our Classic Material project, myself and Chris Read are pleased to announce our Classic Material exhibition.

As well as being able to look back on the last 14 months of designs created by John Brotherhood, but we’ve also invited Mr Krum (Vinyl Veterans) to show some work, as well as former BBC2 Dance Energy & Def2 presenter and photographer Normski who’ll be exhibiting some of his fantastic iconic Hip Hop photos of the late 80s and early 90s.

Our private view opens on Saturday 17 December from 7pm-9pm and then from 9pm, we’ll be kicking off our final party, celebrating the Hip Hop of 2000. More details on the party here.

Oh, and there might be a bit of booze available if you arrive nice and early

Classic Material Edition#14: 2000 w/ Big Ted – FINAL PARTY!

admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:02:12 +0000

Myself and Chris Read are pleased to announce our final blowout Classic Material party or the series; Edition#14: 2000 with special guest Big Ted, plus myself, Chris Read and Dh Hudge.

DJs on the night playing Hip Hop from 2000 only:

BIG TED (Teddy’s Jam / Colourful Radio)
CHRIS READ (Music of Substance / BBE)
DJ NICKNAME (Droppin’ Science / 55DSL)
DJ HUDGE (Boom Bap)
9pm til 3am

ENTRY is FREE!

Visit the Facebook Event here.

Classic Material Edition#13: 1999 Mix (Mixed by Chris Read)

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:36:33 +0000

Edition#13 of our monthly Classic Material series pays tribute to the hip hop of 1999, a year which marked a coming of age for the Indie Hip Hop scene. Whereas the previous year had been dominated by leftfield and arguably less accessible indie releases, 1999 delivered more accomplished and club friendly indie releases with labels such as Rawkus really growing into their hype. At the more commercial end of the spectrum big budget albums including Dre’s Chronic 2001 delivered on expectations.

Other notable albums from the year include DJ Spinna’s Heavy Beats Volume 1 and underground classics including MF Doom’s ‘Operation Doomsday’ and Lootpack’s ‘Soundpieces’.

Mixed by Chris Read (Music of Substance).

Listen and download the whole series of mixes via the Classic Material website.

Classic Material Edition#13: 1999 w/ DJ Matman

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:27:44 +0000

On Saturday 19th November, the City Arts and Music Project plays host to the thirteenth installment of Classic Material, a series of events and exhibitions celebrating 30+ years of recorded rap music promoted by London based collective of DJs, designers, photographers and filmmakers, the ‘Rap Music Fan Club’. Each month we celebrate an individual year of rap’s colourful history. This month way pay homage to the music of 1999.

DJs on the night playing 1999 hip hop:
DJ MATMAN (DMC Champ / Droppin’ Science)
CHRIS READ (Music of Substance / BBE)
DJ NICKNAME (Droppin’ Science / 55DSL)
LEON (Ah Sh!t)
9pm til 3am

ENTRY is FREE!

Join the Facebook Event here.

More info at www.classicmaterial.co.uk

Classic Material’s “All The Ones” Sale

admin — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:37:37 +0000

Just a very quick one to let you know that we are currently offering 11% off all stock in the Classic Material store.

Why? Well, it’s not only 11.11.11, but we released the Edition#11 products this month too!

All you need to do, is add your items to the basket, and type in the discount code below before checking out.

Code: ALLTHEONES

Visit the store here.

Spread the word & use the code as much as you’d like between now and December 11.

Thanks!

Kidkanevil @ Droppin’ Science – Saturday 5 November 2011

admin — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:55:59 +0000

This month we welcome back Droppin’ Science extended family member Kidkanevil to the ones and twos.

I’ll be in New York for this one, but in my absence, Druskillz will also be stepping in for what I’m sure will be another dope selection of future funk.

Join the Facebook Event here.

Classic Material – Edition#12: 1998 Mix

admin — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:20:47 +0000

Edition#12 of our monthly Classic Material series pays tribute to the hip hop of 1998, a year often celebrated as the pinnacle of the late 90s ‘Indie’ era. Revered independent labels including Rawkus, ABB, Fondle Em and countless other less well known imprints released some of their strongest material during the year. Major labels were quick to get in on the act with Tommy Boy launching its ‘Black Label’ imprint as an outlet for less commercial sounding output from the likes of Defari and DV Alias Khrist.

Notable albums include Black Star seminal debut, Tribe Called Quest’s Ummah produced ‘Love Movement’ and Pete Rock’s star studded solo debut ‘Soul Survivor’.

Mixed by Chris Read (Music of Substance), download the mix via the website and the mxi CD featuring extra bonus tracks will be up in the Classic Material store.

If you like what you hear, come party with us on Saturday 21 October at The Camp, London.

Droppin’ Science Radio – October 2011

admin — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:38:51 +0000

Our second month broadcasting live from the Upper Playground store London, here’s the october recording of Droppin’ Science Radio, with myself and DJ Matman.

My set is between track 17 with Will Session’s “Memory Lane” taken from his killer new LP “The Elmatic Instrumentals” , through to track 28 with the Deebs Bootleg version of “Doo Wop”. Be sure to check the Sam Champ remix DJ Center’s “You Got The Love” feat. Gretchen Parlato too.

Subscribe to the show via the Droppin’ Science site here.

PHOTOS: DJ Snips @ Droppin’ Science – October 2011

admin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:29:31 +0000

Thanks to everyone that passed through Vibe Bar for the Droppin’ Science party with special guest DJ Snips at the start of the month.

A couple of snaps below and full set for tagging on Facebook here.