Mo Kolours Live @ Scratch @ Notting Hill Arts Club

Brand New Flava in Ya Ear

We kicked off SCRATCH back in June '96 in Kings Cross, it quickly became the monthly spot to hit with regular graffiti shows, breaking battles and the biggest names in hip hop. We've rocked parties around the world, released the best selling 'Scratch Vol 1' on Rawkus and were voted one of the Top 10 nights of the millennium by Time Out.

This isn't to say we're not continuing the party, far from it (news soon come on Scratch in Sept) but we feel the time has come to start a brand new party with a new twist

and it's with great pleasure we announce Scratch presents B-SIDE

B-SIDE represents the extensive tastes of the crew. These sessions will be wide open, always on a club tip, exploring new music with a forward thinking soulful injection and of course a hip hop attitude.

Hitting the stage at the launch will be the much hyped and seriously dope MO KOLOURS, of the equally fresh One-Handed Music.

Described by FACT as “hashed-out Madlib-meets-Theo Parrish" we are seriously excited to kick off this new party with MO KOLOURS

Hosted by MC Tukka and Scratch DJ's Richy Pitch (Gorrillaz Sound System), Lyley, Matt Smooth and Tomski alongside Funk Royale's Mr Chex, Tobey 1 and Ben Bailey.

B-SIDE kicks off on 31st August at Notting Hill Arts Club, 8pm - 2pm
MO KOLORS live on stage at 10pm

If that wasn't enough each month we'll be giving away a super exclusive B-SIDE FLEXI DISK. That's right we're giving them away to the first 100 people through the door, so make sure you get down early to pick up August's edition featuring the exclusive MO KOLOURS beat '93'

Scratch Present NICE & SMOOTH - Live at the Jazz Cafe - 4.3.2012

Scratch are super proud to present one of hip hop’s greatest duo’s performing their first London show since '91.

Nice & Smooth are classic hip hop, hailing from the golden era of East Coast hip hop during the late 80's and early 90's. Timeless hits include 'Sometimes I Rhyme Slow', 'Hip Hop Junkies', 'Funky For You' amongst countless others. They have collaborated with the likes of Big Daddy Kane, The Beatnuts & Mantronix but of all their collaborations it was with the legendary Gang Starr on 'DWYCK' which stands out as an everlasting hip hop anthem. Their unique up tempo funky party style has assured Greg Nice and Smooth B a place on the hip hop wall of fame.

This is a rare opportunity to see one of the finest golden era hip hop acts live on a London stage and you know Nice & Smooth gonna make it REAL FUNKY FOR YOU!

Plus Billy Biznizz and Scratch residents Matt Smooth, DJ Lyley, Richy Pitch and Tomski

Tickets: £16 advance

SEE TICKETS: http://www.seetickets.com/Event/NICE-SMOOTH/Jazz-Cafe/617908


http://scratch96.blogspot.com/ / jazzcafe.co.uk

ROY AYERS & PETE ROCK LIVE!! @ THE JAZZ CAFE, 20TH, 21ST, 22ND JULY!

I'm lucky enough to be support DJ at the Jazz Cafe for the Friday show with 2 music legends, Roy Ayers and Pete Rock performing LIVE with band and turntables!

Click the Flyer to go to the Facebook Event.

Check out Chris Read's 'Channel 4 Athletics Soundtrack 2011: Phillips Idowu'

Check out Chris's excellent Afro inspired mix for Channel 4 Athletics Soundtrack competition inspired by World Triple Jump champion Phillips Idowu. The mix features 'We're taking Over' feat. Samini and DJ Black from my Ghanaian inspired LP 'Ye Fre Mi Richy Pitch'!

Channel 4 Athletics Soundtrack 2011: Phillips Idowu by Chris Read (Musicofsubstance) on Mixcloud

MULATU ASTATKE LIVE @ THE JAZZ CAFE WITH SUPPORT FROM DJ RICHY PITCH, THURSDAY 26TH MAY

This week I'm lucky enough to be DJ'ing before and after the legendary Mulatu Astatke at the Jazz Cafe. I'm a big fan, check the event here by clicking on the pic below.



I probably first discovered his music over a decade ago, through a friend of mine, Geoff Wilkinson (US3 Producer) when he played me one of Mulatu's classics 'Yegelle Tezeta' (1974). Listen to it here:-



Since then I've bought quite a bit of his music, favourites include 'Addis Black Widow', 'Yefikir Tizita', 'Mulatu's Mood' and 'Esketa Dance'. His music is a beautiful fusion of Jazz and influences from his homeland of Ethiopia. Amazing stuff!!

Also, check out my Afromix from 2010, insipired by more quality music from the continent of Africa:-

Afromix! - Various Artists - (Mixed by Richy Pitch) by richypitch

FUNK ROYALE - FRIDAY 20TH MAY WITH SPECIAL GUEST RICHY PITCH

Check out Robert 'Tres' Trujillo's Artwork for the 'Dey Suffer' single!

Below is the cover design for 'Dey Suffer' illustrated by Robert 'Tres' Trujillo. Robert got in contact with me a few months back and was interested in doing an illustration for my next single. We discussed ideas with Yasmeen who wrote and performs the song and we Robert came up with this below, I love it !! :)



Check out his blog on the internet too for more info on his artwork :-



To find out more click the pic to go to Robert's Website.

DJ'ING FOR NIKE BMX SHOW THIS WEEKEND WITH MATT SMOOTH & MR CHEX

Dj'ing at a Swimming Pool over the weekend with Matt Smooth........well...actually....it's now officially a BMX park featuring some of the bestest riders on this planet!

Click the pic above to find out more !!

'Dey Suffer' Remixes out Now, featuring remixes from Karizma, DJ Vadim and Richy Pitch!!

Check out my latest single 'Dey Suffer' featuring the beautiful vocals of Yasmeen. Featuring new remixes from Karizma, DJ Vadim and Richy Pitch. The set o Soundcloud also features an accapella and percussion stem if you fancy remixing the song yourself!

'Dey Suffer' Richy Pitch feat. Yasmeen by richypitch

Buy it on itunes here:-