Connoisseurs of Hiphop

17/08/2024

Here are the official highlights from the 3rd Annual Pass The Torch for TY (2023)

This features some deeply personal testimonials from some TY Chijioke nearest and dearest and outlines the purpose and significance of why we’ve continued the Pass The Torch for Ty fundraiser.

Continuing Ty’s vision of bringing us together to celebrate excellence, shine the light on under appreciated artists whilst continuing to Pass the Torch.

At this stage the Pass The Torch for Ty fundraisers have raised over £4,000 for the Brixton Soup Kitchen.

Thank you DJ 279 aka Numbers Nikki Stylus Ferris Artcha James Mas Law New Guardz Dray Styles Seanie Tee Drew Horley Rodney P Edwards Nick Essa Floetic Lara Femi Iloyi Kam Teach Em Kennedy Prezedent Mensah Joel Augustus Robinson-Nelson Solomon Smith close friends, family and more…

Love

Chas / SKAN…

https://youtu.be/4XswkNoXphI?feature=shared

*was a bit hesitant to put it out due to the overall sound quality of this recording.

Filmed on 17th August 2023 highlights from the 3rd Annual Pass The Torch for TY charity fundraiser for the Brixton Soup Kitchen held at the legendary hotspot...

16/08/2024

TOMORROW‼️

14/08/2024

*Open Call to Hip Hop Emcees*

A Generational Emcee Shoot
by renowned Hip Hop Photographer: (Hip Hop Connection)

Date: Saturday 17th August
Time: 16.30pm
Location: Meeting at Pop Brixton

*Inspired by The Greatest Day In Hip Hop History. This photograph will represent an act of Unity with a Historic coming together of MC’s on the birthday of the Legendary fallen soldier TY.

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12/08/2024

Full Wat U Si Eightyseven interview Brixton Radio 11.08.24

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09/08/2024

THIS SUNDAY‼️Join us for a Connoisseurs Of Hip Hop x Pass The Torch for Ty Special‼️ 7PM-9PM (BrixtonRadio.com)

As well as a special tribute mix + special guests from the fundraiser will be passing through to drop some exclusives & live studio performances‼️

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05/08/2024

From a chance meeting in a youth club in Queens Crescent in late 2013

DJ Tom Foolery Beats presented the concept of a radio show called the Connoisseurs Of Hip Hop to a rapper called SKANDOUZ.

The two Hip Hop heads form Kentish Town developed the show and presented it to the Legendary

On Friday 5th August 2014 Connoisseurs Of Hip Hop officially premiered on the Airwaves making a dream come true!!

Through sheer, drive & determination the duo powered through 100s of shows conducting 100s interviews with Hip Hop artists, DJs, Producers & legends from all over the world‼️

Transitioned to then transitioned fro a radio show to a podcast then transitioned into running live music Fundraisers.

In 2020 COHH released website, a line of clothing and the first of a Trilogy of Books.

The Connoisseurs were invited to deliver Hip Hop Tent talks at We Out Here Festival and in 2024 are currently on the 5th Season of the critically acclaimed HEAD2HEAD Interview series.

Today is 5th August 2024 the 10th Anniversary of The Connoisseurs Of Hip Hop‼️

Salute to everyone who has listened, supported and been apart of the Connoisseurs journey so far. Salute all our friends & global Hip Hop family.

👀Keep it locked. The best is yet to come‼️

Still doing it for the love of Hip Hop Culture and still SpinningClassicsNonStop🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

31/07/2024

RIP to one of the dopest lyricists in Hip Hop history‼️

The Legendary Chino XL 😔🙏🏾🕊️

The musician from The Bronx, whose real name is Derek Emmanuel Barbosa, rose to fame in the 1990s with his debut album Here to Save You All.

A joint statement from his family was released on the rapper’s Instagram page on Tuesday morning.

“Our father had many titles — King of Punchlines, Puerto Rican Superhero — but the most important one was Girl Dad,” his four daughters Chynna, Bella, Lyric, and Kiyana said.

“And what he gave us most in that role was his strength, straightforwardness, and ability to be super realistic.

“The main thing we are feeling now is that our Dad is at peace, and so we are at peace.”

As well as his daughters, Barbosa leaves behind his stepson Shawn, his five grandchildren, his mother, and his ex-long-term partner Stephanie.

The rapper died on Sunday morning at his home leaving his family “devastated,” the statement revealed.

No further details surrounding the music artist’s cause of death were released.

Further details about a memorial will be released at a later time.

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22/07/2024

HEAD2HEAD 505 Out Now🪩 https://youtu.be/OV2L3WenUFA?feature=shared
AnyWay Tha God RapXchange

Connoisseurs Of Hip Hop Presents... Season Five Episode Five of the Epic HEAD2HEAD interview series!! We connect with the Underground UK Hip Hop Dons Anyway ...

19/07/2024

The Beatnuts The Jazz Cafe 28.5.24

Connoisseurs Of Hip Hop Presents... Highlights of @ The Jazz Cafè 28th May 2024

17/07/2024

Join us on Saturday 17th August for the 4th annual Pass The Torch For TY fundraiser raising money for

This celebration of the beloved Hip Hop Legend & Brixton native will be Headlined by &
Also featuring live performances from .co.uk_ & The Collective.

Hosted by &

With music from the legendary

• Keep an eye for the upcoming radio tour🔊

05/07/2024

HEAD2HEAD ep.504 just landed 🔥🔥🔥 interview with the Pataka Boys (Sonnyjim & Pavan Mukhi)

Connoisseurs Of Hip Hop Presents... Season Five Episode Four of the Epic HEAD2HEAD interview series!! We connect with the Pataka Boys!! A Hip Hop super group...

21/06/2024

HEAD2HEAD 504 🎬

Powerful interview wrapped up last night & coming soon 👀

Grab the 🔥🔥🔥 new album “Peoples Hernandez”
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/peoples-hernandez/1743836673

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19/06/2024

Join us for a brand new episode of Connoisseurs Of Hip Hop IG Live as we will be joined by the Legendary UK Hip Hop Producer / MC & Musical Director of the upcoming Hip Hop Theatre production of .show (Micall Parknsun).

Live Wednesday 19th June 8pm(UK) @ Connoisseurs Of Hip Hop IG Live

Hosted by

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04/06/2024

Join us for a brand new episode of Connoisseurs Of Hip Hop IG Live as we will be joined by the brilliant Singer/Produce/Spoken Word Artist (ANTIQU’E AMPOMAH) discussing the recent release of her debut double EP.

Live Wednesday 5th June 4pm(UK) @ Connoisseurs Of Hip Hop IG Live

Hosted by

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02/06/2024

Connoisseurs Of Hip Hop Presents... Highlights of Lloyd Banks at BRIX LDN on 17th May 2024

02/06/2024

26/05/2024

https://youtu.be/2ulXEk_QwiY?feature=shared

Connoisseurs Of Hip Hop Presents... Immortal Technique @ Village Underground 1st May 2024

20/05/2024

TONIGHT 7PM (UK)

Join us for a brand new HEAD2HEAD Interview with the Incredible taking time to kick it with the Connoisseurs Of Hip Hop during her sensational ‘In Two Worlds’ UK Tour‼️

We discuss he amazing evolution as an artist as well as taking a deep dive into the creation of her phenomenal debut album ‘In Two Worlds’ working alongside super producer

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18/05/2024

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07/05/2024

Remembering Big bro TY Chijioke TYMUSIC HIP HOP GROUP FOR TY FANS AND HIMSELF!
Who we sadly lost 4 years ago today 🙏🏾🕊️

FRSHRZ Presents... Pass The Torch 4 TyFilmed on Tuesday 17th August. A special event that celebrates the life of a true UK Hip Hop legend on what was his 49t...

29/04/2024

Captured some dope street art in Stratford yesterday 🖼️

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23/04/2024

RIP MC Duke

Kashif Adham (born Anthony Hilaire, 1966 – 21 April 2024), better known by the stage name of MC Duke, was a British rapper from the East End of London. He was one of the pioneers of the early British hardcore rapsound and later went on to produce breakbeat hardcore. Throughout his career he worked with his DJ partner Leader One and was part of IC3.

Originally a model and dancer, Duke began his music career at a DMC World Championships after show party, where the winner of the MC battle competition got on stage and boasted that he would beat any rapper who challenged him. Duke climbed on stage to take the challenge, and emerged victorious. The battle was witnessed by Derek Boland, who was acting as an A&R man for Music of Liferecords. He quickly arranged a meeting between Duke and Simon Harris, the head of the record label, where instead of bringing a demo tape, Duke rapped live in Harris’ office. Harris agreed to sign him.

Duke debuted with the track “Jus-Dis” on the compilation album Hard as Hell (Music of Life, 1987) an album which also included Overlord X’s first track before he was later signed by Mango Records: in later years, Duke and X would develop a grudge that led to both producing music belittling each other. In 1988, Duke was support to Salt-N-Pepa on their UK tour.

A series of singles followed, with Duke finally pairing with longtime partner DJ Leader One on the single “Throw Your Hands in the Air” (Music of Life, 1989) and adding his name to the sleeve with Duke right up to their reincarnation as IC3 for the EPs Excalibur (Shut Up and Dance, 1992).
Duke and Leader One’s first album, Organised Rhyme (Music of Life, 1989), was heavily featured on Music of Life’s 1989 Hustlers Convention album. It contained their most famous single, “I’m Riffin’ (English Rasta)” (Music of Life, 1989). The single was popular amongst hip hop fans, and received airplay and often crops up on compilation albums.

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15/04/2024

New Fredro Starr from the Legendary Hip Hop group ONYX Interview
HEAD2HEAD Season5 Episode2

Connoisseurs Of Hip Hop Presents... Season Five Episode Two of the Epic HEAD2HEAD interview series!! We connect with the Legendary Hip Hop Emcee, Producer, A...

10/04/2024

Join us tomorrow night (Wed 10th April)
9PM(UK)

Connoisseurs Of Hip Hop in conversation with from the legendary as they prepare for their special 20th anniversary celebration this Friday‼️

Tune in as we discuss the history of the group as well as what we can expect from this special anniversary celebration on Friday‼️🔊