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"Crisply conscious boom-bap single launch from Bristol wordsmith iAM13E, curating a lineup exploring the links between rap and spoken word. Our pick’s the woozy, rolling trap-hop of locals The High Breed. FFO: Wishmaster, Terrace Martin, Akala, Lowkey, Roots Manuva."
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A gig held at Crofters Rights on Wednesday 23rd November. The event starts at 19:00.
Join iAM13E (pronounced i-AM-Be) and a host of acts expressing themselves through the magic of words. Starting the evening with some live spoken word, then transitioning into pure Hip Hop vibes with up-and-coming artists and closing with a headline from iAM13E.
After a strong summer season of performances including Glastonbury, Medicine Festival, Bristol Harbourside Festival, Sofar Sounds and more iAM13E is ready to share his signature blend of word wizardry with the city he calls home.
iAM13E is a Bristol-based MC, Spoken-Word Poet & Beat-maker. Expect to hear wordplay, punchlines and concepts over multiple genres with a foundation in Hip Hop. He is thought-provoking, powerful, passionate and captivating with every word.
iAM13E has been played on BBC Radio Bristol, Ujima Radio, BCFM and his last single “Undelivered" debuted on BBC Introducing.
@iAM13E
Full line up below
---Hip Hop---
iAM13E (Headline Hip Hop Set)
B3nji
The High Breed
Guy Williamson
Kashtides
Open Mic Cypher w/ Emu The Slice
---Spoken Word---
iAM13E (Headline Poetry Set with Peter Michel)
The Blissful Nomad
Open Mic Poetry
Expect good vibes and outstanding talent!
Wanna know more about the acts? Read more below
-- B3nji --
Kai Benjamin, known around Bristol by his stage name ‘B3nji’, is a half-Japanese rapper and singer/songwriter who takes pride in his bouncy flows and energetic live performances.
Originally an artist who mainly sang acoustic pop and indie music, in the past few years B3nji has developed himself as a rapper and MC, specialising in grime and hip hop but unconstrained by genre. He is inspired by the experiences and interactions of day-to-day life and fuels his music with a hunger to achieve within a competitive music scene.
@kaib3nji
-- The High Breed --
The High breed is an alternative Hip Hop collective.
Their style effortlessly merges the luminescence of futuristic lyricism with hypnotic instrumentation. The music is dynamic and pays homage to the Bristol Trip Hop era but has a modern edge with rolling trap drums and psychedelic synths with cutting-edge execution and upbeat innovation. They use a diverse range of vocal patterns to deliver abstract wordplay that paints a vivid picture - a colourful and imaginative world ensnared by cliches and cardboard cutouts, offering us something uniquely enriching.
@the_high_breed
-- G U Y --
Raised in Devizes and drawing influence from his Jamaican heritage, G U Y's music expands across a few genres, taking inspiration from the modern UK Hip Hop scene and R&B artists. Coming from a piano background, G U Y developed as a producer and has self-produced almost all of his tracks to date.
His album Lift Off released in late 2020 is a testament to this creativity and includes his biggest song Plans. Since moving to Bristol he has performed at venues around Bristol and has been growing his distinctive presence across social media platforms through unique freestyle videos.
Insta - @guy.williamson_ TikTok - @guymusic1
-- Kashtides --
Marrying nimble flows and soulful production, Kashtides' brand of hip-hop is an exercise in both introspection and escapism, often resulting in content that is as gratifying as it is thought-provoking.
Hailing from Birmingham, Kashtides initially began making music as a producer. Realising his affinity for words some years later, he began to work towards honing his abilities as a lyricist, eventually releasing his first single, "Ink" in 2020. He is currently working on his debut EP "Formless Vol. I" set to drop in December.
@kashtides
-- Emu Tha Slice --
Emu Tha Slice is a Bristol-based beat smith doing live performances with the legendary SP1200 drum machine recreating some early 90’s boom bap & producing his own material.
@Emuthaslice
-- The Blissful Nomad --
Saili Katebe is a Zambian-born writer, performer and workshop facilitator based in the South West of England. His work celebrates the musicality of language and the power of art as a way to connect people through story and creativity.
FB: The Blissful Nomad
IG: @theblissfulnomad
Twitter: @rovingroshu
-- Peter Michel --
Peter Michel aka Pixi Pete is a Dj, musician, ecstatic dance facilitator and embodiment coach.
With a lifetime of music in his bones, dancing moved into drumming and then DJ. He now weaves percussion seamlessly into his DJ sets, getting crowds of all ages dancing and celebrating life.
Since getting his handpan and creating songs on it, he has blended years of rhymthmic skill with melody he has been collaborating, weaving it into sound journies and most recently creating backing tracks for spoken word.
Peter is currently weaving spoken word and hand pan with IAM13E and has been playing at various festivals in England 2022.
-- Open Mic --
Feel free to sign up on the night or send an email to [email protected] to register.
Remember to share this event with a friend!
Entry requirements:
After a strong summer season of performances including Glastonbury, Medicine Festival, Bristol Harbourside Festival, Sofar Sounds and more iAM13E is ready to share his signature blend of word wizardry with the city he calls home.
iAM13E is a Bristol-based MC, Spoken-Word Poet & Beat-maker. Expect to hear wordplay, punchlines and concepts over multiple genres with a foundation in Hip Hop. He is thought-provoking, powerful, passionate and captivating with every word.
iAM13E has been played on BBC Radio Bristol, Ujima Radio, BCFM and his last single “Undelivered" debuted on BBC Introducing.
@iAM13E
Full line up below
---Hip Hop---
iAM13E (Headline Hip Hop Set)
B3nji
The High Breed
Guy Williamson
Kashtides
Open Mic Cypher w/ Emu The Slice
---Spoken Word---
iAM13E (Headline Poetry Set with Peter Michel)
The Blissful Nomad
Open Mic Poetry
Expect good vibes and outstanding talent!
Wanna know more about the acts? Read more below
-- B3nji --
Kai Benjamin, known around Bristol by his stage name ‘B3nji’, is a half-Japanese rapper and singer/songwriter who takes pride in his bouncy flows and energetic live performances.
Originally an artist who mainly sang acoustic pop and indie music, in the past few years B3nji has developed himself as a rapper and MC, specialising in grime and hip hop but unconstrained by genre. He is inspired by the experiences and interactions of day-to-day life and fuels his music with a hunger to achieve within a competitive music scene.
@kaib3nji
-- The High Breed --
The High breed is an alternative Hip Hop collective.
Their style effortlessly merges the luminescence of futuristic lyricism with hypnotic instrumentation. The music is dynamic and pays homage to the Bristol Trip Hop era but has a modern edge with rolling trap drums and psychedelic synths with cutting-edge execution and upbeat innovation. They use a diverse range of vocal patterns to deliver abstract wordplay that paints a vivid picture - a colourful and imaginative world ensnared by cliches and cardboard cutouts, offering us something uniquely enriching.
@the_high_breed
-- G U Y --
Raised in Devizes and drawing influence from his Jamaican heritage, G U Y's music expands across a few genres, taking inspiration from the modern UK Hip Hop scene and R&B artists. Coming from a piano background, G U Y developed as a producer and has self-produced almost all of his tracks to date.
His album Lift Off released in late 2020 is a testament to this creativity and includes his biggest song Plans. Since moving to Bristol he has performed at venues around Bristol and has been growing his distinctive presence across social media platforms through unique freestyle videos.
Insta - @guy.williamson_ TikTok - @guymusic1
-- Kashtides --
Marrying nimble flows and soulful production, Kashtides' brand of hip-hop is an exercise in both introspection and escapism, often resulting in content that is as gratifying as it is thought-provoking.
Hailing from Birmingham, Kashtides initially began making music as a producer. Realising his affinity for words some years later, he began to work towards honing his abilities as a lyricist, eventually releasing his first single, "Ink" in 2020. He is currently working on his debut EP "Formless Vol. I" set to drop in December.
@kashtides
-- Emu Tha Slice --
Emu Tha Slice is a Bristol-based beat smith doing live performances with the legendary SP1200 drum machine recreating some early 90’s boom bap & producing his own material.
@Emuthaslice
-- The Blissful Nomad --
Saili Katebe is a Zambian-born writer, performer and workshop facilitator based in the South West of England. His work celebrates the musicality of language and the power of art as a way to connect people through story and creativity.
FB: The Blissful Nomad
IG: @theblissfulnomad
Twitter: @rovingroshu
-- Peter Michel --
Peter Michel aka Pixi Pete is a Dj, musician, ecstatic dance facilitator and embodiment coach.
With a lifetime of music in his bones, dancing moved into drumming and then DJ. He now weaves percussion seamlessly into his DJ sets, getting crowds of all ages dancing and celebrating life.
Since getting his handpan and creating songs on it, he has blended years of rhymthmic skill with melody he has been collaborating, weaving it into sound journies and most recently creating backing tracks for spoken word.
Peter is currently weaving spoken word and hand pan with IAM13E and has been playing at various festivals in England 2022.
-- Open Mic --
Feel free to sign up on the night or send an email to [email protected] to register.
Remember to share this event with a friend!
Entry requirements:
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