Disco Scratch Radio 48 – UK Hip-Hop Legend MC Mell ‘O’ Part 1

Disco Scratch Radio 48 – MC Mell ‘O’ Part 1
In his search the True Perspective of the UK Hip-Hop history, our Brother Waxer has interviewed MC Mell ‘O’, one of the Koolest, Positive and Knowledgable MC's the UK has ever produced.
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"The UK has produced some incredible MCs… this small island we call home has had B Boys, Poppers, Lockers, DJs & Writers from a very early era in the development of the UK music scene. The man I spoke with tonight lived through the inception of the UK Hip Hop scene, became actively involved in it RIGHT FROM THE START and continues to represent up til now.
If you don’t know this British rappers heritage, this interview will bring you up to speed… at least in his formative years. The interview is only the first part of this legacy. Mello goes into proper depth with the melting pot of people in Battersea, South London that influenced his career and helped him carve his individual path through the fledgling scene right to present day. Not many MCs can rip up a mic after reppin’ for nearly 30 years! Here’s one that can and do it with depth, professionalism, attitude & knowledge.
I’ll be analysing the interview over the coming week and updating the database to reflect the people, places & subjects covered in this interview. Until then, pour some knowledge into your ear canals, add a couple of spoonfulls of dub, roots, funk & soul into the mix, sprinkle it with rough rhymes, B Boy mentality and fold in staying power, cook for 30 years & you’ll get Mell ‘O’."

Disco Scratch Radio 48 – MC Mell ‘O’ Part 1


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Not so long ago MC Mell 'O' did a track with Aroe & The Soundmakers, check out the The Kool Skool interview with them here


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UK Universal Zulu Nation Jam - Saturday 14th November, at T.O.C.

UK Universal Zulu Nation Jam
Saturday 14th November, at T.O.C.
Sensei.fm & Zulu Nation UK will be joining the international celebrations to mark the special 35th Anniversay of Hip Hop Culture which falls on 12th November. It is International Hip Hop history month throughout November and Sensei.fm alongside Hip Hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa's Zulu Nation (UK) will celebrate Hip Hop music and culture with a special online broadcast and an anniversary party showcasing the music and talent of some of the best Hip Hop talent in the UK.

DJS:

Dj Fabia (Sensei.fm)

Tj Chill (Zulu Nation)

J'da Kut, Ironfingaz, Dizar & DJ Downlow (Invincible Armour)

Reggie Fantastik & DJ Judge (Shotcallers)

The event will be streamed live on www.sensei.fm



STATEMENT FROM THE GODFATHER OF HIP HOP, AFRIKA BAMBAATAA:

"The Universal Zulu Nation calls on the world to recognise the whole month of November as Hip Hop History Month. The Official birthday of the Zulu Nation is November 12th 1973.

The Official birthday of Hip Hop is November 12th 1974.
2009 marks 35 years of Hip Hop Culture.

With consideration to the above mentioned dates, nothing makes more sense than to celebrate Hip Hop Culture and it's history during November which is exactly what the Universal Zulu Nation have been doing for over 30 years.

The Hip Hop World should recognise this month and pay tribute to those who laid the foundation and paved the way as well as to those who continue to preserve the rich tradition of the culture. PLEASE SUPPORT HIP HOP HISTORY MONTH THROUGHOUT NOVEMBER.

Peace and bliss."


AFRIKA BAMBAATAA
GODFATHER OF HIP HOP & FOUNDER OF THE UNIVERSAL ZULU NATION

T.O.C
Saturday 14th November
90 Highgate Hill, N19 5NQ
9pm - 1am - FREE all night
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e: tjchillster@googlemail.com
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Way Out Sierra Leone Music Project

Way Out -Sierra Leone Music Project

For 11 years Sierra Leone was embroiled in one of the most brutal conflicts ever reported. It left the country classified as the second poorest in the world, with unemployment amongst young people estimated at 70%.


Republic of Sierra Leone

After the war, music played its part in rebuilding the country giving a voice to the disenfranchised and, in the 2007 Government elections, a group of musicians called Artists for Peace toured the country promoting peace not violence.


Artists for Peace

Way Out's flagship project is working in Sierra Leone to enable young people to express themselves and in expressing themselves by producing music, accessing equipment and gain opportunities through their creativity. The young people will benefit from the project creatively, socially and economically; creatively, providing an opportunity to produce music and explore their talents; socially, providing an opportunity to voice their opinions and feelings; and economically, providing them with job opportunities and security for their future.


Sierra Leone musicians talking with Mike Chandler/DJ Furious of Way Out & Sensei.fm

Music has the potential to provide a means of expression for young people and many jobs but;
Music is not taught in schools.

There are very few live instruments.

There is only one music school in the country, and it charges fees.

There are few studios and costs are high.

And yet, it is said, that 70% of all young people want to make music.

In October 2007, Way Out Arts went on a fact-finding mission to Sierra Leone, where we spoke to some of the leading artists, record labels, DJs, musicians, music schools and youth organisations. They found out what they thought was needed to support young people into music-based opportunities and to support them for the future.

The Way Out Sierra Leone Project is a result of what was fed back through that consultation.

Fundraiser:
Music Is Life will be supporting WAYout as their main charity at their next Spotlight Sessions event, down at MotherBar (above the 333 club, Old Street) on Thursday 8th October - please come down and support!

To donate to the Way Out Project please click here!

http://www.wayoutarts.org

Mike Chandler aka The Furious is a DJ Film Maker and Youth Worker based in the UK. As a long running DJ on London'ds Hip-Hop station he produced the ITCH FM - Lost City Part3 and his podcast site is here. He is now a DJ on London's all Element Hip-Hop Internet station Sensei.fm. Check his profile on Sensei.fm here, and a free download of ITCH FM - Lost City Part3 and more mitapes available on Sensei.fm.
He has made many documentary films with his Production Company Wilderness Pictures including the "Stay Sailing: The Future of Pirate Radio", and works with young people to help transform their ideas into short films.


Interesting clip from MTV documentary about Hip-Hop's obsession with Diamonds and Jewellery

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