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29 October 2014

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DJ Tags had the crowd spellbound

Deck Effex at Mustard

A new hip-hop night has started bouncing into Norwich once a month, which is awash with skilful DJs cutting together perky beats with groove-laden samples as well as MCs revealing their rhymes, writes Tim Fielding.

It was clear this was going to be a great night when I walked through Mustard's doors.

Tim Fielding gives the night 4 out of 5 stars.

The intimate venue was packed with hip-hop lovers nodding their heads and shaking a leg to the sounds being laid down by organisers and warm-up DJs Muddle and Logan.

Playing a mix of underground and classic tunes, the two DJs injected plenty of life into the crowd. Ipswich-based host Truth supplied the vocals, giving the crowd a taste of what was in store.

I was struck by the lack of attitude which can characterise hip-hop nights. The crowd was friendly and refreshingly it seemed everyone was there to have a great night.

Skilful DJs

Aside from friendly clubbers, the highlight was when turntablist crew Fully Grown Men stepped up to the decks. The crew is made up of local DJs Tags, Hungry Ghost and Ju-e.

They each had a turntable and a mixer combined with other gadgetry to loop beats and samples. I had no idea what to expect from these guys, but I was blown away by their innovation.

It was all hands on decks madness. With each DJ scratching different samples and beats and adding layer on layer of sound, they created complete tracks live.

Starting out with funky hip-hop beats which flourished into darker dirtier tracks, their fluid sound was unique and inspiring.

The skilful cascade of beats had the effect of a stun gun as clubbers stopped dancing to stand and watch in awe as the DJs cut up the grooves.

Slick rhymes

Off the back of the Fully Grown Men set, Norwich MC DPF stepped up to perform his tunes. His witty and slick rhymes were interwoven into rousing grooves - it was impossible to keep still!

MC DPF delivered slick rhymes

The crowd gathered round to watch, with many punters singing along to his rhymes, which provided an inspiring warm-up for the open mic session where a bevy of young local MCs took their turn to give their best.

All the MCs were talented, but the highlight was Fully Grown Men. I have seen plenty of scratch DJs in the past, but this crew delivered something fresh and new, and judging from the crowd's reaction, other clubbers agreed.

At Deck Effex I've discovered a cracking night crammed with friendly hip-hop lovers - and I will be going along again.

Deck Effex takes place on the first Thursday of each month at Mustard, above Imagine, All Saints Green, Norwich.

last updated: 10/11/05

Have Your Say

Have you been along to Deck Effex - what do you think of the night?

Peace peoples, Biggup to Tim & BBC Norfolk for the good review,how much was it i owe you tim? a tenner...joking...And much love to the people coming along,we gone try to improve each month, you all fam.We really want DE to be a good party, so you ladies need to cmoe and get dancing, you know how the lads are standing at the side. Peace, Truth.
Truth

Everybody has been waiting for somone to organise a Hip-Hop night in Norwich with Local Talents, where lovers of the same music can come along and admire the scene! Much respect to Truth, NuMethod, Muddle,Logan and everybody else who comes to this night on a regular! Bless
Ali Al-Nakeeb

Thanks for the great review Tim, hope to see you next month. Don't worry about getting myself and DJ Muddle confused -I'll take it as a compliment! Also thanks to all the people who made it on the night and all those who've left such great comments here. keep your eyes on Deckeffex as we will be bringing you fresh line-ups of guest artists each month. December the 1st will feature Conspicuous the Coroner, Sir Smurf Little and Evil Ed (tbc). Peace, NuMethod
NuMethod

Just wanna a thankyou to the messages left by people so far with out you we can't keep this growing so we need everyone to spread the word that DFX is the first thurs of every month! And like Logan said, without him and method who was left out of the review then we wouldn't have a night! Oh and not forgeting Truth showing peeps how it is meant to be done! Peace Muddle.
Muddle

I can't say nuthin more than what people have already said and that this is a great night!! Thanks for the promoters for a great night!
Jesus

Yes this was a great night mainly for the lack of attitude at this night! The whole idea was on partying! I hope i can make the nxt one deffo it was one of the best hip-hop nights i have been to in Norwich EVER! Bigg up BBC Norfolk for helping spread this great night.
Amy

Big up the deckeffex fam!! Real good night, not to be missed. Hip-hop don't stop!
Kompoze

It's great to finally have a regular hip hop night in Norwich to acknowledge those of us in the minority that have tastes other than the mainstream. It's even better to see reviews of the event on a massive website like the BBC ... I'm sorry to have missed the fist night but will now be watching the website for news of future events. Tnks!
Lil' Mo.

Was a great night. I really enjoyed the night espec the beats from all the djs - loving the mix of UK and US and this proves Hip-Hop ain't all gals and guns - even though as a gal i really loved my time. Thanks DFX.
Sue

Man i loved the whole night it was great to see a hip hop night which is worth going to in Norwich as there is no atttitude and real good music! Biggup the Dj who span the Foriegn Beggars Tune was so nice to hear it!! All i can say is for people to make this night as it is quality all round Cheers Deckeffex
Steve Harper

big up this night support deckeffex
mic

A big shout out at Tim Fielding for the review! Was a pleasure having you there and glad you thought so much of the night, will be good to see you again! Although he wasnt mentioned in the articale, Deckeffex is also promoted by NuMethod, and without him working as part of your fam bam, this wouldnt happen! Look out for Deckeffex next month with highly rated underground hip hop MC's Conspicuous and Sir Smurf Little!!! Peace Logan (Deckeffex)
DJ Logan