I think I speak for the entire Classic Material team when I say thank you to everyone that made it along to show their support at the private view of our exhibition.

If you didn’t make it over the weekend, the exhibition remains open through to January 31 2012 so plenty of time!

All details on the Facebook Event.

We’re also pleased to finally announce that we’ve partnered with Normski to produce a brand new series of t-shirts that we look forward to dropping in 2012 exclusively in conjunction with Foot Patrol. You can see a preview of the prints selected for the range at the exhibition along with further information.

Here’s a couple of photos…

NORMSKI:

Normski exploded onto the public stage in the early 90s as presenter of BBC2’s groundbreaking Def 2 and Dance Energy shows, broadcasting the under-represented elements of the UK’s dance music culture and black music as whole to a new audience.

For many years prior Normski had been documenting the rise of hip hop culture in the UK and UK club culture through photography. As a key figure on the UK’s early hip hop scene, Normski enjoyed unparalleled access to rising stars of the home grown scene and touring acts from the US who appear in his own particular brand of portrait photography. Well known subjects appearing in Normski’s work include the likes of Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie and Public Enemy. In recent years, Normski’s photographic works have experienced a renaissance with high profile exhibitions at venues across the UK.

Normski will be exhibiting a selection of his photographs dating from the late 80s and early 90s displayed on a variety of media alongside a collection of 5 limited edition prints.

JOHN BROTHERHOOD:
As a member of the WeLikeOurJob team, John Brotherhood is the man behind the majority of design work for Chris Read’s Music of Substance club night, website and mixtapes. With a shared passion for the design elements of hip hop’s history, John was a natural choice as Classic Material’s in house designer. Currently responsible for the runnings of London’s Foot Patrol sneaker emporium, John continues to be active as a deisgner.

John will be exhibiting a collection of 14 designs produced for the Classic Material series, each comprising a logo associated with a popular underground record label active during a year or era covered by one of the Classic Material events.

MR KRUM:
Vinyl Veteran Mr Krum combines an in depth knowledge of music history with a passion for vinyl and the skills of seasoned designer to produce original works which draw influence from a variety of sources. Having recently applied his skills to record sleeve cover art for artists including  DJ Format, The Simonsound and Soundsci, his work is currently in demand: Forthcoming releases for which Mr Krum has been enlisted to provide artwork include numerous members of New York’s hip hop underground royalty, amongst them the likes of Grap Luva, DJ Spinna feat Oxygen and Lord Finesse.

Mr Krum will exhibiting a collection of four 12″ x 12″ prints which combine a vinyl cover art aesthetic, obscure musical references and an irreverent sense of humour.

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

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!

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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.

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

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!

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.

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.

DJ Center and Oddisee hookup to talk about working in NYC and the influence the city has on their music.

For a limited period only, DJ Center is offering his track Workin’ featuring Oddisee for free download here.

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.