Reggae Funk with South Rakkas Crew
Sat 11 May, 7 pm
Hanoi Rock City
From Hanoi Rock City:
HRC presents Mad Decent’s don of digital dancehall-electro reggae funk: Jamaican born, California raised Dennis D-Rakkas – leader of South Rakkas Crew.
Diplo and Timberlake? Tricky and Michael Jackson? M.I.A and Thom Yorke? Deerhoof and Elephant Man? Beck to The Bug? Just one name links up this diverse, groundbreaking posse: forget Kevin Bacon – when it comes to six degrees of the most cutting-edge music production out there, there’s only one name. South Rakkas Crew.
Heading to Hanoi to bruise up Bass Streets on Sat 11th May, South Rakkas Crew will bring the hype with a world famous live set of rugged dancehall, shameless pop and rude riddims on their 10 year worldwide anniversary tour.
“South Rakkas Crew make some of the most electrifying dance music on the planet” – The Guardian.
“When it comes to knowing what mashes a dance, few production outfits can match South Rakkas Crew” – Pitchfork.
South Rakkas first gained fame for their blazing dancehall riddims (“Clappas,” “Red Alert,” “Bionic Ras,” Chinkuzi,” anyone?), which brought production work for stars like Vybz Karte, Mr. Vegas, Elephant Man. But it’s not for nothing that XLR8R recently praised South Rakkas for their “boundary-pushing” powers; indeed these futuristic rhythm killers can’t be held down to any one sound or style. South Rakkas Crew can flex from Beenie Man and Bounty Killer one moment, T-Pain the next, and then on to the likes of M.I.A., Lily Allen, Duran Duran, Justin Timberlake, Warrior Queen, Britney Spears and Shakira – all of whom have been touched by South Rakkas’ edgy studio savvy.
★ ★ BLAZING LINE UP ★ ★
On by far the biggest Bass Streets line up ever, South Rakkas Crew will be left with something chunky to chew on themselves as a mash of Hanoi’s own biggest, baddest local live and electronic ragga & bass talent take the stage in support –
Live music from
★ Raggamuffins ★
DJ set from local d’n’b legend, Synergy’s
★ Vaughan ★
Monster bass tunes from the one and only
★ Dirty Fingrz ★
Live art from the city’s spray kings
(names tba)
Live dance performance from belly shakers
★ S-Studio ★
And the female touch from lethal bass queen
★ Lethal ZiLO ★
Plus our very special guest, straight out of Bristol jungle and drum ‘n’ bass diamond
★ Leon Remidy ★
Over a decade behind the decks and mic, things really took off in 2006 for Remidy MC with sizable gigs mc’ing for the likes of ZINC, GROOVERIDER, HYPE, BARON, KENNY KEN to name a few, This gave the confidence and reassurance that the hard work was paying off and ravers were feeling his style, with more hard work he made a more sizable contribution to the music he had so much passion for. 2007 gave Remidy a handful of resident slots in Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham and Southampton
After moving to Bristol in 2008 Remidy MC was being recognized as a solid versatile host and crowd pleasing vocalist, picked up by all the promotions and movements that mattered he soon engraved himself in the prolific world-famous Drum&bass Bristol scene.
In 2009/2010 Remidy also found himself with many UK festival bookings to add to his credentials such as GLASTONBURY, BOARDMASTERS and BESTIVAL hosting for such acts as HIGH CONTRAST, STANTON WARRIORS, LONDON ELEKTRICITY and NERO to name a few.
★ ★ SOUTH RAKKAS CREW ★★
Thanks to our supporters:
– Yan TV
– Hanoi Grapevine
Tickets
FREE ENTRY BEFORE 9PM! 100k after (half price with valid student card)
| Hanoi Rock City 27/52 To Ngoc Van, Tay Ho |
