Future Friction - June 2006

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26|06|06

Hip Hop artist Karma is more than a rapper. Having spent most of his life in Australia, he recorded his debut demo album there before moving back to the UK last year. Karma went on to produce his first single & video 'Can We Grow' his call for unity after the 7/7 terrorist bombings in London. His influences include Lupe fiasco, U2, Bob Marley and the legendary Tupac. Expect big things from this up and coming star.

19|06|06

Audio Dakoo's formed in 2005 bringing together Tablahead, Guvnor, Juttla, Charged, Master with Broken Fingers, Happy Sahota and H-singh. Their musical styles vary from Drum & Bass, Breakbeat and Punk. They have performed at Glastonbury in 2005. The first release from Audio Dakoos was 'I am Jack's Smerking Jaanwur' and was produced by Tablahead. Audio Dakoos are busy in the studio working on new material... Watch This Space!

12|06|06

MC Riz is a rapper, actor and the lead MC in the band Confidential Collective, the 11 piece d'n'b band. He releases his controversial track 'Post 9/11 Blues' on 31st July. So far he has won countless open mic battles around the UK and has written for the forthcoming hiphop film 'Life & Lyrics'. He recently played the role of Shafiq Rasul in Michael Winterbottom's 'The Road to Guantanamo' and is currently rehearsing with the 'Asian Dub Foundation' for 'Gadaffi the Opera'.

05|06|06

Hailing from Leeds, Nuphlo is a producer who started out as a Drum 'n' Bass DJ. From humble beginnings in local radio, he experimented with Eastern Drum 'n' Bass, break beats and Dubstep. Nuphlo is influenced by all genres of music, including Enya and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.