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Dv8 Academy, the brand new East London 16-19 school for the creative industries, held its biggest open day to date, helping young people aged 16-19 realise their potential within the worlds of media, fashion, performing arts and music.

Event: True Skool Date: Monday, 3rd March 2014 Artists: Bushkin | Esco Williams | Narko | Novelist | Maverick & Malachi + guests & Live Band Djs: Dj Policy | Fam (Fonti & Mighty Moe) Hosts: Fusion & Mika Time: 7pm – 12am Venue: Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6la Tickets: £5 / 3 Conc.

The True Skool Soundsystem is set to roll through Rich Mix once again with an explosive line up of old skool and new skool artists backed by a live band along with top DJs, battle MCs, fresh visuals and much more! Moving the crowd for our March extravaganza, we come correct with the best in homegrown talent.

ON THE MIC

Bushkin – the Heartless Crew legend steps back on the True Skool stage to begin a new chapter as a recording artist - history in the making.

Esco Williams – the soulful Liverpudlian and MOBO-winner has already been marked as one to watch by PRSF’s Momentum Music Fund.

Narko – one of the rising stars from CapitalXtra’s Music Potential programme, the lyrical craftsman unleashes his Narcotic fixtape for all audio addicts.

Novelist – if grime is enjoying a renaissance then this new wave wordsmith is about to raise the levels.   

Maverick & Malachi – The champs are here! IITS brings you the newly crowned winner of the prestigious youth competition. This beatbox / emcee duo are brining back conscious rap with a brand new b-boy twist!

IN THE MIX

DJ Policy – Bang Radio’s chief party rocker is guaranteed to set it off for the True Skool massive.

Fonti & Mighty Moe (FAM) – mashin up the dance is a daily routine for this DJ and MC combo (formerly two-thirds of Heartless Crew).

MORE IN STORE

Add street art courtesy of IITS resident visualiser Robe, a skool yard open mic battle, IITS Enterprise Zone with guest brands and an interactive True Skool Wall paying homage to homegrown heroes from Sade to So Solid, and you’re set for an event that redefines 

Here at IITS, affirmations have kind of become a way of life. However, Japanese researcher and alternative healer Dr. Masaru Emoto is on a next level. His unusual rice experiment demonstrates the power of positive thinking. Just check out the video above. If you can look past the overly dramatic music and voice over, you'll be left with plenty of food for thought. I'm off to the supermarket to buy my bag of rice. 

Serato Icon Series - Chuck D

DATE: 26th Nov - 1st Dec TIME: Opening Times Mon - Sat 11am - 7pm, Thurs 11am - 9pm, Sun 12pm - 6pm PLACE:  Box Park, 2 Bethnal Green Rd, London E1 6HT

IITS MD Fusion recently popped into see Cats Bros for fresh garms to rock on his What's Up TV show. Now the up-and-coming fashion brand is popping out to launch their very own pop up store, November 26th in Boxpark Shoreditch. CATS BROS is bringing a week of themed shopping events, a live lookbook shoot and DJs. The store will be filled with the full BROS collection - where customised denim and tees sit with crochet-adorned beanies and snapbacks. There will also be the unveiling of some special Xmas editions and fun stocking fillers!

CATS EYES: FUSION STRIKES A POSE FOR THE CAMERA ON SET AT WHAT'S UP 

Check in for some fun...

Tuesday 26th Nov - Andrew Thorpe and Joe Baglow, two members of the Efdeay Collective (a self-confessed illustration gang) and Assembly (a community-based arts project) will be collaborating to re-imagine what a Christmas store looks like using a mixture of found and built Christmassy objects reworked to tie in with CATS BROS distinctive Day of the Dead-inspired collection.

Thursday 28th Nov – Gather for the Official Launch Party with some old school beats, a nod to the garage crew of yesteryear and surprise guest DJ’s. 

Saturday 30th Nov - Come in and ‘Get Nailed’ by BOOM Nails, featured in New York's Complex magazine as one of the '20 nail artists you should know', Boom Nails' designs are getting recognition worldwide. Specialising in intricate designs, Tate Britain recently invited Boom Nails to design a set of nails inspired by an exhibition of work by Patrick Caulfield and Gary Hume.

Sunday 1st Dec - SANTA'S GROTTO GHETTO; Come get down on Sunday Funday with Santa and his Fam on an OH SO Merry Lil Christmas vibe.

A CATS LIFE

IITS is all about about championing originality, so cover versions normally get left on the shelf... but when you bring it like this acappella collective from Texas we can make an exception.   

From start to finish, Pentatonix deliver a masterclass in tight harmonies and creative vocal arrangement. Queen Bey was suitably impressed judging by the post on her FB page and I'm sure you'll have to tip your hat to their homage. Hit us up with any suggestions for future Evolution sessions. Prince or MJ anyone? 

Check out their YouTube channel and make sure you show 'em love @ptxofficial

Ya boy Fusion recently headed down to WestsideFM to kick it with my What's Up compadres Elle & Ronell. Their Westside Review Show was too much jokes. The radio tag team put myself and Smiler on the spot as we gave the real on new releases and some random old skool goodies. See how it went down... and make sure you tune in this weekend Sunday 7-9pm on thisiswestside.com. If you've never caught their show before... where have you been?