Next gig: Rap vs Poetry TONIGHT!

Ever wondered about the difference between rap and poetry? Intimidated by hardcore rappers jiggling lyrics carelessly from coarse tongues, blinging head to toe? Bored of narcissistic nerds nursing old love wounds in verse, slurping beer in the back of dingy open-mic friendly pubs? Would you like to see their crews go head-to-head in a no-holds-barred microphone wrestle? If so, this is probably your night!

Details are here, here and here, and the results are likely to be part of a 1xtra documentary. Bring it on!

I'm hoping to give a long-promised update later tonight, so more later, if you can't make it.... Also, check me, Angry Sam and Solo Cypher out in conversation on the matter for NTS radio's Re:Versed show on Monday.
   

And Today's Random Word Is...

...Pattern

which is a good one actually. I'm closely analysing some of my patterns/habits (wait till last minute to copy CD, wait  long enough until I'm an hour later than I was hoping to be to get to gig. Run, run, run to the bus stop! etc...) and hoping to change some and utilise others. It's also good for getting into gear for tonight's freestyling session (more to come on that) pattern = repetition = steady flow/ but I really, really, need to go-go-go!

Next Gig: Dangerous Minds at ULU, tomorrow (Aug 13th)

As part of the 2-day ULU officer training event, I will be performing alongside poets and musicians at the University of London (ULU) tomorrow night. More info can be found here or on Facebook.

I'm pleased to be back at one of my old haunts, as I studied nearby UCL. Open to the public, but expect some student-centred concious rhymes. Raymond Antrobus (not only a great poet but photographer as well as host of Chill Pill) will be hosting the night, and I'll be joined by Hollie McNish and Suli Breaks.

Looking forward!

And Today's Random Word Is...

...Reliability

(a nice, dependable word)

UPDATE...

Coming very soon... A few bits of exciting stuff, so stay posted over the next few days!

And Today's Random Word Is...

Thrust

(and I'll swiftly move forward from there...)

SAGE & TIME TONIGHT!

Time flies! Today marks the 2nd anniversary of Sage & Time, which takes place at Charterhouse Bar. It should be a stacked event, a lot of talented poets plus DJ and hosted by the warm and very funny Kat Francois, so come early for a seat... and even earlier for an open mic slot!