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Buddy Peace

If you’re a mixtape fan or follow the underground hip hop scene, the name Buddy Peace might be a familiar one. London resident Nick Budd has been quietly carving a name for himself with a series of handmade mixes that feature MPC sampler edits alongside more traditional turntablism. In 2003, whilst working at Banquet Records, he formed a formidable partnership with Dylan Richards aka ZILLA. The result was A Friendly Game of Chess - a cut and paste masterpiece that successfully blended a barrage of musical styles and spoken word samples into something truly original.

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DJ Spinna

DJ Spinna (b. Vince Williams), is something of an anomaly in music. A humbling example of what it takes to truly succeed within the framework of multiple fields. A steadfast work ethic, an obsessively extensive vinyl library & the willingness to pursue - the full extent of his roots (funk, soul & jazz), foundation (hip-hop) & future (electronic / dance music) - without restraint. A cornerstone of Hip-Hop's late 90's indie-uprise...

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Lund Quartet

Lund Quartet are an instrumental band from Bristol. They are heavily influenced by the Scandinavian jazz scene and turntablism, using samples of Bristol's finest musicians recorded especially for the band and creatively played back through turntables along side a more traditional jazz line up of piano, drums and double bass. Their sound morphs effortlessly from gentle and reflective, to heavy grooves.

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Chris Read

Based in Hackney, London, Chris Read is a hip hop dj, remixer and producer. He is also the promoter and resident dj at SUBSTANCE (one of the longest running and largest regular hip hop funk and beats nights in the UK). He is perhaps best known for his mixtape "The Diary (World's Greatest Rap Megamix)" which was a chronological mix of rap classics by order of release from 1979-2007, 801 tracks in total! The cd version of the mix included an A5 booklet listing all the tracks used.

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Doc Martin

The Doc began his mission on the decks back in the summer of 1986. His focus on house music from the land of funk and disco, was triggered while playing the club and warehouse scene in San Francisco. As one of the major players in laying the foundations of a strong West Coast dance scene, Doc has always been a master of mixing the crowd with the music. Neatly avoiding pigeonholing, while embracing a myriad of different styles, his set creates a warm unique vibe of empathy on the dance floor.

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The Gap Year Riot!

THE GAP YEAR RIOT have quickly built up a strong live following since their formation little over one year ago. In that short time, the band have opened the main stage at Live at Loch Lomond festival as well as touring and sharing stages with the likes of Twin Atlantic, The Dykeenies, Saving Aimee, Furthest Drive home and Drive by Argument.
As well as this, their song “Stop Talking, Start Listening” has appeared on XFM, BBC Radio One and on screen on Setanta Sports.

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