The Big Throwdown, Hip-Hop, Soul and R&B with Matt-S and DJ Tamar.
Produced and presented by Matt-S (Matthew Scandrett) and DJ Tamar (Naomi Luland), plays the most essential R&B, Hip-Hop and Soul tunes from past and present. The show aims to feature interviews and live studio jams from both established and up coming talent, artists such as Omar, Hinda Hicks, Lyndon David Hall, Ali, Blak Twang and Gunshot. Regular slots will include a weekly chart, news, reviews and club information and mix sessions with top local Hip-Hop DJ's such as Tha Godfatha.
Originally specialising in Old Skool Swing, Matt started DJing at an early age, playing youth centres and clubs in Waltham Forest, Hackney and Tottenham. A couple of years ago he formed DJ crew 'Da EastSide Connection' alongside DJ Ely and The Nubian Prince, a reference to their upbringing in the East End of London. The trio, along with affiliated members Miggidy Mark and Ol' Yella, have played numerous jams in London, Birmingham and Manchester, building up quite a large following.
In association with 'Burleigh 1 Productions', Matt, under the name 'Big Throwdown Promotions' runs his own club nights, most recently 'SHIMMY SHIMMY YA' at Richfields and 'ISMZ' at Brahms & Liszt. On March 17th, Burleigh 1 & Big Throwdown Promotions proudly present OFF DA HOOK @ Jam, 48 Princess St. Tha Godfatha, Da EastSide Connection, Loony Tunes and Robb Nyce, information 0956 943 735.
Soul and Garage specialist DJ Tamar is Manchesters's premier female DJ and will be making a special guest appearance as MC at OFF DA HOOK. Like Matt she started DJing while at school, performing at Jams in Brixton and Peckham before moving on to bigger venues both at home in London and here in Manchester.
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