Rich Mix in east London played host to this year’s Industry Takeover All-Day Seminar & Showcase, on Saturday, 6th March 2010. Urban Development teamed up with the up-and-coming cross arts center to takeover the building with a fresh collective of artists, stallholders and guest speakers. Check out how it all went down.
Like many unknown emcees and producers, having the hottest music won’t do you much good if it never leaves your bedroom or studio. Truth is, you’ve got to get out there! After all, it’s not what you know…
For me, the first networking event on my 2010 calendar was the Urban Development Industry Takeover All-Day Seminar & Showcase.
“You can get anything you want in life – you’ve just gotta work hard for it,” enthuses hip hop emcee and budding entrepreneur, Bundi. At the age of 22, the East London lyricist knows a fair bit about the hardknock hustle.
From the highs of breaking into the scene with his co-directed and self-financed video ‘That’s Who He Is’, to the lows of seeing his friend die in front of him, at the age of 16, Bundi maintains a clear vision and a phenomenal work ethic.
Bundi keeps it tongue n cheek as he gives the inside scoop on the 'fairer sex'. Fusion's jazzed-up soul groove and snappy drums complement the vibe perfectly. Look our for the single when it drops 30th November 2009
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Bundi's 'Girls' track. A comical depiction of the different ladies in his life. The Fusion-produced track bounces with a classic hip hop feel while director Porge 1 and film maker Ady Leroux give it that club twist. 'Girls' is released digitally on 30th November (iTunes, Amazon etc)
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Judging by this cheeky trailer, rising hip hop artist Bundi is having the Lynx effect on the 'Girls'. Filmed, directed, and edited by Ady Leroux, the promo features actress Clare Eluka (IFeelExperience). Keep an eye out for the Fusion-produced single when it drops 30th November 2009
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MS DYNAMITE
From breakthrough track ‘Boo’, through to the award winning ‘A Little Deeper’, and onto the ragga-tinged stylings of ‘Bad Gyal’, this Mercury Music Prize winner always sets the trend. Expect old favourites and new material from her eagerly anticipated third album.
MPs and MCs rarely ever mix. But on September 3rd, Shaun Woodward, the Secretary for Northern Ireland, left behind traditional ministerial duties to made good on his promise to visit Urban Development.
The former minister for culture took advantage of a scheduled visit to the nearby Olympic site to indulge his passion for the creative sector, with a visit to East London’s leading arts organisation. Team UD swung into action, inviting past interns, UD Creatives and members of UD Vocal Collective to give him the lowdown.
Eastside Stories’ first award show was a celebration of all that is good about urban music in 2009. The team of young event managers cooked up an incredible evening of live performance and honours for three great artists from the urban music scene. Whistles fuelled the indoor carnival atmosphere, as fans prepared for the show to commence.
