SPEAKEASY: 2011

[DON'T FLOP] The North-East Competitors

As some of you may be aware, one of our Authors, SUUS, takes part in the Don't Flop Battles. Well, It seems there are a few other rappers from the North-East taking part, and the scene is growing. Below, I've picked a few of the best... First up, PROFANITY, the winner of the SPEAKEASY battles wayyyy back, he was highly rated then. Check out this recent battle from Scotland.

Next, we have an ALL GEORDIE battle featuring SUUS, and a rapper called CLICK.

Something novel from DEFFINITION. He battle's himself. Yes, that's right. In a mirror. And it works suprisingly well, deffinately worth a watch.

Last, but by no means at all, this last battle. CHRIS LEESE vs SUUS. Unfortunately, SUUS loses, but its VERY close, and our boy goes HARD. A blistering one this.

You can find out more about Don't Flop and follow ALL the battles from the lovely http://dontflop.com/ You can also buy one of these rather smart T-Shirts from the same site...

[MIXTAPE] Dialect - Laygate Hallways

Package of unreleased Dialect tracks for FREE!!! A must have.

[VIDEO] The Skrufz - The Streets ft Rick Fury & Ynot

New Video from Newcastle legends The Skrufz ft Rick Fury and Ynot. Class.

[MIXTAPE] James Russell - Original with Juicy Bits

[VIDEO] BIG SOAP BARS

BIG SOAP BARS From Gremii Da Muke, Sammy Dowlas and Sammy Maracas. These boys have been doing their thing for a while now and these videos are hot off the press!

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North-East Hip Hop Feature on BBC Look North

TONIGHT! NEWCASTLE HIPHOP CYPHER. 7PM

Time	29 June · 19:00 - 22:00

Location	The Kings Manor New Bridge St Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Created by:	Aems Newcastle

More info	The BBC will be filming this TONIGHT (wednesday) for a small TV and Radio segment about North-East hiphop. We thought we'd set up a showcase for them, so we can get as many people as possible from the scene involved. Therefore we'll be hosting a "Cypher" in the basement of The Kings Manor Pub TONIGHT from 7pm. Just for those that don't know, this is NOT a battle or an open mic. Anyone wishing to take part in the actual cypher needs to arrive by 7pm to register their name. If you snooze, you lose. Every participant shows the others respect. Writtens are fine, freestyles are encouraged. Please try not to swear in case the footage is broadcast!!! ANYONE WISHING TO TAKE PART IN THE CYPHER MUST REGISTER AT 7PM. There will also be tunes provided by the mighty DJ GIRO and the bar will, of course, be open for drinks. (18+ EVENT) ENTRY IS FREE Come down, get involved, have some banter with everyone else in the scene and, above all, HAVE SOME FUN!!!