Leeds Hip Hop Scene

LEEDS BY EXAMPLE - LIVE
Thursday 11th October 2007
The Hi-Fi Club, Leeds

Breaking the Illusion

Junkyard Tactics

9 Lives Clik

Northern Hostility

The ‘Leeds By Example’ project enabled a variety of local hip hop artists to come together and release their music on one album; showcasing the wealth of talent in the city. The album was released in April 2006 to huge acclaim from both the local and national music press whilst receiving airplay on numerous radio stations.

In order to celebrate the fantastic achievements by everyone involved, the first Leeds By Example Live event will get under way this October 11th at the Hi-Fi Club in Leeds. The night will feature live PA’s from Breaking the Illusion, Junkyard Tactics, 9 Lives Clik and Northern Hostility with tickets going on sale soon.

Breaking the Illusion is a well respected act on the Leeds Music Scene having played Glastonbury in 2007 and Leeds Festival in 2006 and seamlessly going from strength to strength. BTI has recently recorded live sessions for BBC Radio One, BBC Humberside’s Raw Talent and Channel M and does not appear to be stopping anytime soon.

Junkyard Tactics feature a wealth of talent and experience within their ranks made up of several members of the “Invizible Circle”. Made up of Monkee, Oddball, J. Bravo, Aiwan & DMW their first release “Taking Over” was received with some great reviews.

9 Lives Clik are made up of Eliphino, Chief Wiggum, Haiku & Pro-Optic who have performed together for the past few years supporting some Hip Hop veterans such as Jazzy Jeff, ?uestlove and many many more. Producer Eliphino is an MPC purist and his self funded debut release “Out of Phase” was nominated for best album at the Leeds Independent Music Awards.

Northern Hostility are a collective of DJ’s and MC’s from across the city. Their debut release “Bad Language Mixtape” mixed by renowned Leeds turntablist DJ Sinical will be available soon and will feature tracks from the individual artists and collaborations.