{"id":931,"date":"2013-06-12T10:41:51","date_gmt":"2013-06-12T09:41:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.musicinleicester.co.uk\/?page_id=931"},"modified":"2016-06-22T09:22:35","modified_gmt":"2016-06-22T08:22:35","slug":"urban-music","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.musicinleicester.co.uk\/index.php\/music\/urban-music\/","title":{"rendered":"Urban Music"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Urban music:<\/h1>\n

hip-hop, dubstep, rap, grime, DJs, MCs in Leicester<\/h1>\n

This page is about urban music in Leicester.<\/p>\n

We will put content here about artists, gigs, tracks, releases and news about the urban music scene.<\/p>\n

2016: latest news about urban music<\/h2>\n

13th June<\/p>\n

Showcasing Leicester\u2019s Very Best New Urban Talent at project Live.<\/h2>\n

Seven promising, new urban artists, from across Leicester, are performing at a public and music industry showcase, as part of an innovative artist development programme. The profile-raising event takes place on Thursday 30 June, 7.30pm at 2Funky Music Caf\u00e9 in Leicester. \u2018Project: Live\u2019 has seen the hottest new vocalists from across Leicester, develop new material under professional guidance. They have also collaborated with established artists to hone their craft, acquired new business skills and learnt more about making it in the music industry.<\/p>\n

2Funky Arts Director Vijay Mistry said: \u201cWe have been overwhelmed by the commitment and talent these artists have shown. We can\u2019t wait to showcase the results of this programme to the public and music industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

The project has been managed by 2Funky Arts, in collaboration with Musical Director and established vocalist Carol Leeming. Only the finest candidates were selected for the three month programme, which has been funded by Arts Council England.<\/p>\n

\u2018Project: LIVE\u2019 focuses on artists working in urban music styles and music of Black origin, including soul, R&B, jazz, funk, gospel, grime and reggae. The programme hopes to increase the potential for artists to become signed, boost their income from performances, gain management and improve their networks. 2Funky Arts will also help them to secure live bookings, across the region and beyond, following the course.<\/p>\n

Project: Live Showcase
\nThursday 30 June 2016
\n8.30pm (doors 7.30pm)
\n2Funky Music Caf\u00e9
\n23a New Park St, Leicester, LE3 5NH
\nTickets: \u00a35 on door, or in advance via www.2funkytickets.co.uk<\/p>\n

For information on FREE VIP music industry guest entry, contact Nimisha Patel on nimisha@2funkyarts.co.uk<\/p>\n

Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.<\/p>\n

\"Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop artist Tha Deadeye in 2013.
Photo: Kevin Gaughan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Urban in 2015<\/h2>\n

Reggae and rap comes to Enderby<\/h2>\n
\"The
The Mixtones with Peter Hinds (centre)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A wide variety of music styles were on offer in Enderby in July<\/a>.<\/p>\n

All styles of music<\/h2>\n
\"Goldstein
Goldstein at The Soundhouse in
2014<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

came together in 2014<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Hip-hop in 2013<\/h2>\n

26 October<\/p>\n

Tha Deadeye releases song<\/h2>\n

Leicester rap artist Tha Deadeye has released a new track on YouTube.<\/p>\n

The track is called\u00a0Money&TheMusic Ft Jab Derouche<\/em><\/p>\n

Watch Tha Deadeye now on YouTube<\/a>\u00a0| Also available on Reverbnation<\/a><\/p>\n

10th October<\/p>\n

Hip-Hop artist in fundraising bid<\/h2>\n

With his\u00a0Far Trek<\/strong> campaign just 40 days away, UK Hip-Hop artist Nijah<\/strong> has released the fund-raising link for this 100+ mile walk in the name of charity via JustGiving.<\/p>\n

Nijah is an artist with a flamboyant personality, intense and interesting musical style and a positive attitude towards using his music as a vehicle for charitable success. He demonstrates an aptitude in speaking for young people.<\/p>\n

Far Trek<\/strong> will see\u00a0Nijah<\/strong> and an entourage walk from London to Nijah’s<\/strong> hometown of Leicester over six days!<\/p>\n

Setting out from UK Youth HQ on 17th November, sees Nijah walk through Central London out to St. Albans, before\u00a0heading to Milton Keynes and Northampton en route to Market Harborough and finally Leicester city centre.<\/p>\n

Follow Nijah on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n

26th August<\/p>\n

Leicester rapper LackyC performed at the Leicester Mela<\/h2>\n
\"Lacky<\/a>
Lacky C at the 2013 Leicester Mela<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lacky C was on the Clock Tower stage at the Mela on 26th August 2013<\/p>\n

20th September<\/p>\n

Urban music night at the Music Cafe and the line-up of local artists included Synopsis<\/strong>, one that I especially liked. \u00a0He did a good set and I chatted to him afterwards. \u00a0He said he wad been involved in music for about six years. \u00a0You can check him out on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n

New tracks<\/h2>\n

Rapper Lacky C on Takeover Radio<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Lacky
Rapper Lacky C Legha<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Follow Lacky C on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

See also:<\/p>\n

The home page for the music section<\/a><\/p>\n

Find out which artists have been or will be featured on Takeover Radio<\/a><\/p>\n

Our page on new tracks<\/a><\/p>\n

Our page about the Leicester music media<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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