Hip Hop Gigs 2013

Boom_Bap

New year, new thread.

First up is my Soul/RnB/Funk Co-Mods shindig tonight:


A few slightly bigger ones with Kendrick Lemar on the 14th Jan and Eminem in Slane in the Summer.

Boom_Bap

Homeboy Sandman is playing the Sugar Club on March 9th.

I will be there. No doubt in my mind.

LUPE

Diminutive Wayne is playing the O2 as well, lest we forget.

Look out for Masta Ace possibly coming to town in April/May. He says he trying to organise a UK tour for that time, could see him being booked for The Button Factory or the Village over here. Fingers crossed.

mufcboy1999

on the ticket for eminem it has /50 cent and confirmed as the anger management tour 3... more than likely there will be a few from shady and g unit there so, personally i hope slaughterhouse and banks show up.

PrettyBoy

mufcboy1999 wrote: »

on the ticket for eminem it has /50 cent and confirmed as the anger management tour 3... more than likely there will be a few from shady and g unit there so, personally i hope slaughterhouse and banks show up.

Does it?? Haven't even opened up mine yet, must have a look today..

Boom_Bap

LUPE wrote: »

Diminutive Wayne is playing the O2 as well, lest we forget.

Look out for Masta Ace possibly coming to town in April/May. He says he trying to organise a UK tour for that time, could see him being booked for The Button Factory or the Village over here. Fingers crossed.

Masta Ace skips Ireland all the time, he has been on UK/European ours for the past few years now

TheBza

Boom_Bap wrote: »

Masta Ace skips Ireland all the time, he has been on UK/European ours for the past few years now

Its ridiculous the amount of artists we miss out on but play just across the shore, the promoters here need to get the finger out.

Boom_Bap

TheBza wrote: »

Its ridiculous the amount of artists we miss out on but play just across the shore, the promoters here need to get the finger out.

It's not the case really, the promoters normally are contacted and given the rates etc.
They would pass some artists over if the cost outweighs what they expect to generate in revenue on the night.

Put it this way, Action Bronson was a sellout twice last year. That would be pretty much a guarantee and a money spinner.

There was a really good gig with the Bodega Brothers and Tanya Morgan last year which was empty last year. would have made a loss if the artist cost wasn't so low.

So there is a lot of economics behind who we get to see.

TheBza

Boom_Bap wrote: »

It's not the case really, the promoters normally are contacted and given the rates etc.
They would pass some artists over if the cost outweighs what they expect to generate in revenue on the night.

Put it this way, Action Bronson was a sellout twice last year. That would be pretty much a guarantee and a money spinner.

There was a really good gig with the Bodega Brothers and Tanya Morgan last year which was empty last year. would have made a loss if the artist cost wasn't so low.

So there is a lot of economics behind who we get to see.

Yea, suppose your right, i was just being a bit harsh, suppose the size of our country etc. and the genre in general would make it a lot harder to attract the crowds needed. Its just frustrating seeing quality hip hop artists playing the UK and not here.

Boom_Bap

TheBza wrote: »

Yea, suppose your right, i was just being a bit harsh, suppose the size of our country etc. and the genre in general would make it a lot harder to attract the crowds needed. Its just frustrating seeing quality hip hop artists playing the UK and not here.

I completely feel your pain.

We used to have so many gigs and venues here in Dublin and they were always packed.
I think the only gig I've been to where it wasnt was Bus Driver/Beans/Rob Sonic in Crawdaddy a few years ago.

Excellent gig, except Beans wasnt up to much, but I watched Rob Sonic while yapping away to Bus Driver which was pretty cool.

I'm always on the lookout for people hitting Europe as well, I tend to do a bit of travel so try to co-ordinate that with my travel plans.

TheBza

Noway man, that gig completely went under radar, I don't think I heard anything about that, I'd say that was class.

I would love to be able to travel more abroad and see more gigs away from home, just very restricted with college/work commitments, but you cant beat the Irish crowed compared to abroad, we go nuts, can be a bit flat in some countries. You never know though with this year, could be a good year for a few hip hop gigs, I thought it was a bit too quiet last year bar a few. Would you know any decent hip hop nights in dublin? I know sweeneys is good for soul and funk etc. but wouldnt mind seeing a few decent hip hop djs about.

Boom_Bap

DJ Flip has a few regular spots, I think in Alchemy on Thursdays, and 4 Dame Lane on Fridays.

But you never know what you'll get with Flip, it could be the transformers theme tune all night, a Black Eyed Peas night, or classic 90's hip hop!

i think Rap Ireland put on a few nights as well, if you add them on facebook or look up their website you'll get more info.

TheBza

Cheers man, i will definitely look in to that. sound!

Raekwon

Yo Boom_Bap! One of your favourite rappers, Homeboy Sandman, is playing in The Sugar Club on the 9th of March.

Check it out!

Boom_Bap

Raekwon wrote: »

Yo Boom_Bap! One of your favourite rappers, Homeboy Sandman, is playing in The Sugar Club on the 9th of March.

Check it out!

Go back to post #2 on the thread....way ahead of you

Raekwon

Boom_Bap wrote: »

Go back to post #2 on the thread....way ahead of you

D'oh! I completely missed that post I just got an email from Choice Cuts this afternoon so thought I'd bring it too your attention.

Boom_Bap

Nas has a European Tour coming up in March. No Irish date.

http://www.nasirjones.com/events

Jimmy Iovine

Boom_Bap wrote: »

Nas has a European Tour coming up in March. No Irish date.

http://www.nasirjones.com/events

Could well have popped down to Birmingham to see him but I'm starting my placement that week. Another time.

LUPE

Check out Openair Frauenfeld in Switzerland, a festival that they have on each summer. Always gets huge names, this year Wu-Tang Clan and :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: A Tribe Called Quest are already confirmed. My only problem is no one will go with me.

nazmoalex

Wow Lupe, thats a class show. Deadly line up last year. How much do you think it would cost to go?

Jimmy Iovine

nazmoalex wrote: »

Wow Lupe, thats a class show. Deadly line up last year. How much do you think it would cost to go?

€152 for the three days.

Boom_Bap

You should check out the Splash! Festival in Berlin as well.

Only a few of the lineup have been announced so far:
http://www.splash-festival.de/line-up/artists-a-z.html

Tribe, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Angel Haze are the big ones so far.

LUPE

Boom_Bap wrote: »

You should check out the Splash! Festival in Berlin as well.

Only a few of the lineup have been announced so far:
http://www.splash-festival.de/line-up/artists-a-z.html

Tribe, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Angel Haze are the big ones so far.

Nice one. Looks like they've had a good few of the same acts over the years so two good options for summer.

Boom_Bap

FREE A$AP Rocky gig in Dublin in May.

http://www.rapireland.com/asap-rocky-to-play-dublin-on-may-24th-2013/

PrettyBoy

Boom_Bap wrote: »

FREE A$AP Rocky gig in Dublin in May.

http://www.rapireland.com/asap-rocky-to-play-dublin-on-may-24th-2013/

Any idea on how tickets will be distributed? Will it be a first come, first serve/be on the Heineken website at 8:59 that morning thing or will they be given to applicants at random?

TheBza

i got tickets through the heineken gigs before, years ago, you have to register to them i think, and request the tickets when they are released then you wait for an email to see if you got them, i think, its 5 or 6 years since i done it, so i could be wrong. il see if i can root out the email if its still in my inbox, see if it says anything.

TheBza

Just checked there, it was the heineken green sphere's gig events i went to, for that you apply for the tickets for you and a friend before tickets are released, then when they're released the lucky ones get an email saying they have them. The asap gig though is Heineken Music Live Project, so could be different.

Mikeyt086

Boom_Bap wrote: »

FREE A$AP Rocky gig in Dublin in May.

http://www.rapireland.com/asap-rocky-to-play-dublin-on-may-24th-2013/

Good lord I want to go to that.

Boom_Bap

I've just heard about a gig that has been booked in the Twisted Pepper in early May. Can't say anything yet, but there will be some very happy people on this forum.

Jimmy Iovine

It better not be someone that I like cause I won't be around for it.

Boom_Bap

Jimmy Iovine wrote: »

It better not be someone that I like cause I won't be around for it.

It is someone you like, I've even looked through your post history to confirm.

Jimmy Iovine

Boom_Bap wrote: »

It is someone you like, I've even looked through your post history to confirm.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31g0YE61PLQ

Mikeyt086

When can you say?

TheBza

Boom_Bap wrote: »

I've just heard about a gig that has been booked in the Twisted Pepper in early May. Can't say anything yet, but there will be some very happy people on this forum.

Newschool or oldskool heads??

LUPE

Boom_Bap wrote: »

I've just heard about a gig that has been booked in the Twisted Pepper in early May. Can't say anything yet, but there will be some very happy people on this forum.

I'm going to be first to guess - Killer Mike?

Jimmy Iovine

LUPE wrote: »

I'm going to be first to guess - Killer Mike?

Unlikely. He's playing in England this weekend and into next week. I can't make it to his gig in Manchester. Have a meeting with my dissertation tutor on the Tuesday morning. Would never make it back in time for it. The silly bint.

Boom_Bap

Mikeyt086 wrote: »

When can you say?

when it's officially announced

Mikeyt086

Boom_Bap wrote: »

when it's officially announced

You're no fun :P

Seriously though, clues.

LUPE

Jimmy Iovine wrote: »

Unlikely. He's playing in England this weekend and into next week. I can't make it to his gig in Manchester. Have a meeting with my dissertation tutor on the Tuesday morning. Would never make it back in time for it. The silly bint.

Has a date in London in May though, Twisted Pepper would be his size venue in Dublin. I'd say it's a good possibility.

More clues would be nice though BB ;-)

Jimmy Iovine

LUPE wrote: »

Has a date in London in May though, Twisted Pepper would be his size venue in Dublin. I'd say it's a good possibility.

Boom_Bap said early May and his gig in London is on the third week in May. I will find a way around every single point that you make :P. It better not be him.

@Boom_Bap: Is it on during the May bank holiday w/end? If it is I might be able to justify a trip home depending on work and who it is.

Boom_Bap

There will be no clues.

ustari

Why bother then?

LUPE

Jimmy Iovine wrote: »

Boom_Bap said early May and his gig in London is on the third week in May. I will find a way around every single point that you make :P. It better not be him.

Fair point, hadn't seen that.

Camden Crawl is on the Bank Holiday weekend, wonder if it is part of that? As an aside, that had a few decent hip hop acts playing it last year and looks to be bigger event this year, no acts yet but it's not clashing with London one and an extra day has been added so hopefully we see a few nice acts announced.

Jimmy Iovine

Right my one and only guess is Death Grips. They're playing in London on the 2nd of May, and I have mentioned on a few occasions that I like them.

Pudsy33

Jimmy Iovine wrote: »

Right my one and only guess is Death Grips. They're playing in London on the 2nd of May, and I have mentioned on a few occasions that I like them.

Hope that is the case, but I'd have thought twisted pepper is a bit small.

Jimmy Iovine

Pudsy33 wrote: »

Hope that is the case, but I'd have thought twisted pepper is a bit small.

I've no idea. Never been there. They're the only act I could find that is over here in that time frame.

Boom_Bap

Jimmy Iovine wrote: »

@Boom_Bap: Is it on during the May bank holiday w/end? If it is I might be able to justify a trip home depending on work and who it is.

No eyedea, just know it's early May.

ustari wrote: »

Why bother then?

A bit of intrigue and a bit of excitement about an upcoming gig. What is wrong with that?
And I'm not giving any clues as it's not my place to announce gigs for promoters or venues, they like to announce it themselves.

Jimmy Iovine

Boom_Bap wrote: »

No eyedea, just know it's early May.

Hmmmm... :pac:

conor.hogan.2

Does this person have mad abilities?

Boom_Bap

That wasn't a clue, that was my new way of spelling idea in a hip hop manner.
Next step is to sneak it into work emails.

baddebt

these guys have been announced to play in twisted pepper end of April

Block MCloud and Blacastan

http://www.songkick.com/concerts/15435169-block-mccloud-at-twisted-pepper


would like to go to it