RATLIN / L MARSHALL / RYAN KEEN / ELRO / 14TH / JAMIE JOSEPH
RATLIN
Straight out of West London, Ratlin is causing a storm on the streets delivering consistent visuals to compliment his catchy flow on tracks such as ‘Messiah’, ‘My Life’s Not Easy’ and ‘Heart On The Line.’ He has collaborated with Cleo Sol, Benny Banks and Squeeks to name a few and recently featured on Charlie Sloth’s ‘Fire In The Booth.’ Ratlin’s following has hit the roof and he is receiving recognition from established artists and DJ’s across the country. He has started the year on a high and will continue to elevate in rap music
https://twitter.com/#!/RATLIN
L MARSHALL
You may not be instantly familiar with the name L Marshall, but with two Top 5 singles behind him, you’ve definitely heard his music. As a writer, L created Loick Essien’s No. 2 smash ‘How We Roll,’ and he is also the writer and vocalist on Wretch 32’s critically acclaimed No.5 hit, ‘Traktor.’ Now London-born L Marshall is ready to take centre stage as a solo artist in his own right. A captivating, charismatic writer and performer, the 24-year-old is an incredible vocalist who treads the taut line between commercial appeal and underground credibility. Listen to his recently released mixtape. ‘The Wait,’ and you’ll find it impossible not to be won over by L’s skilled song-writing, tempo-twisting compositions and genre-refining vocal. Signed to Mercury Records in April 2011, L has spent the last few months recording his debut album with an A-list line-up of hitmakers.
https://twitter.com/#!/LMarshallMusic
RYAN KEEN
English born and bred singer-songwriter Ryan Keen, is an artist dedicated to carving out his own unique niche in music. Combining emotionally driven lyrics and warm vocals with his rhythmic-percussive guitar playing, Keen’s songs recall a wealth of influences ranging from Buena Vista Social Club to Bert Jansch, Colplay to BB King. Hailing from picturesque South Devon, the 24-year-old picked up his first guitar on his 8th birthday. From then on he began to learn one style after another: acoustic, electric, classical but most noticeably flamenco, a style that is deeply rooted in the rhythmic-percussive finger-picking technique that he is known for today.
https://twitter.com/#!/RyanKeen
ELRO
Elro is a 22-year-old rapper from South Wales. He came to the attention of most people after his SBTV warm up sessions, which now have over a million views. He has worked with such as artists as The Streets and Toddla T.
http://www.twitter.com/ElroRaps
14TH
14th are Tom Barber and Tracey Duodu, a musical collaboration that came together following a ferocious dance battle in Brighton. Tom is the technical core of the band and lays down the beats, melodies and production. Tracey adds her unmistakable voice and vocal creativity to the mix and together they create an awesome nostalgic sound. Influenced by old school dance and rave with 90’s beats and UK garage sounds, their striking sound put them straight into the sights of Radio 1’s Rob Da Bank (who has tipped them as Ones to Watch in the new year, with the duo playing a special session for him). Sunday Times Culture, Dazed & Confused, Mixmag and Clash have also fallen for their musical charm and are tipping the currently unsigned act as breakthrough artists for 2012.
http://14thmusic.com/
JAMIE JOSEPH
Jamie Joseph is a 21-year-old singer-songwriter from the Midlands. Inspired by the soul sounds of Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, Jamie is signed to producer Baby J who has produced for Amy Winehouse, Skinnyman, India Arie and Plan B.
http://www.jamiejoseph.biz
MARTINO
(Open Mic Winner)
Martino is a singer / vocal producer from South-West London who has been making music for over a year. He is a member of the song-writing and production group ‘ABIA Music’. In such a short space of time he has had the opportunity to work with artists such as Master Shortie, Alexa Goddard & newcomer Lauran Alexandria. Although being a lover of various musical genres, he cites artists Brandy, Mario and Donell Jones as his biggest ‘vocal’ influences. Martino is currently working behind the scenes on various projects as well as his own e.p.
http://www.twitter.com/Mar_Tino
HOST: RAS KWAME
DJ: JAY DIAMOND
Location – XOYO, Cowper Street EC2A 4AW (exit 4 Old Street tube)
Time – 7:30pm - Midnight (1st act onstage 8.30pm)
Entry - £6 in advance & NUS, £8 on the guestlist, £12 on the door
For tickets and guestlist: www.iluvlive.co.uk GUESTLIST CLOSES 3PM ON DAY OF SHOW!
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