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Ventilating the UK music scene with his unmistakable lyrical progress, 18 year old Chipmunk is the rising Mobo & UMA award winning Best UK Newcomer set to light the charts with his debut album I Am Chipmunk early 2009. In the brief period since he’s been in the grime scene he’s already been touted as the next big thing. 2007 saw MTV proclaim him as ‘About To Blow’ in their flagship show run in association with RWD Magazine, following in the steps of the Lewis Hamilton who was also given the same accolade long before his F1 success. In the fashion world the influential GQ Style magazine covered Chipmunk this summer. Chipmunk’s MySpace page boasts views of over 2 million and his freestyle on Tim Westwood’s Radio 1 show has gained over 1.1 million hits on YouTube.
Only a short while ago, 23 year old Ashley Thomas was just the cute bus driver that charmed the female passengers with his head turning charisma - and then Black Boys, the anthemic celebratory track hit YouTube, the views exceeded 1 million and overnight Bashy was born and the bus driver laid his uniform to rest.
South London producer Aggro Santos cites Samba as one of his main influences for his rhythm. He spends most of his time laying down either Grime tracks for the MCs or beats for hip hop rappers and singers.
With their futuristic edgy look, attitude and a debut album full of tracks with killer hooks, Candy Rock have been rocking the clubs round the UK and re-writing the girl band rule book in the process.
Marvell are a collective consisting of 3 members, Double S, Shocka and Vertex with DJ Limit thrown in for good measure as support for their live shows.
The Settle Down Cafe 62 Thornton Street, NE1 4AW
An independent cafe that serves great food and drink- toasted ciabattas, simple breakfasts, homemade cakes, tasty salads, hearty soups, really great fair trade organic coffees, and generous pots of tea and herbal teas.
The Salsa Club Westgate Road virtually opposite the venue
A little pocket of Mexico right in the heart of Newcastle.
O2 Academy Newcastle is the trading name of Academy Music Group Limited. Registered in England. Company number 3463738. 211 Stockwell Road, London SW9 9SL.
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