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Event: True Skool Date: Monday, 3rd March 2014 Artists: Bushkin | Esco Williams | Narko | Sabea | Maverick & Malachi + Guest & Live Band Djs: DJ Policy | Fam (Fonti & Mighty Moe) Hosts: Fusion & Mika Venue: Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6LA

Industry In The Streets came back with extra fire for the 4th edition of True Skool. Held once again at Rich Mix, the IITS crew proudly presented the very best in old skool and new skool vibes.

With DJ Policy manning the decks and IITS MD Fusion & DJ Mika hosting, we kicked it off with the True Skool assembly featuring Bushkin, Narko and one half of winning Wandsworth Young Performer duo Maverick & Malachi. The session provided a captivating insight into their worlds as well as their lyrical and personal journeys.

We also saw a range of top-notch performances, from 17-year old hip hop dance wunderkind Sabea, south London lyricist Narko, beatbox/rap duo Maverick & Malachi, soulful Liverpudlian singer Esco Williams and former Heartless Crew emcee Bushkin. All was love in the Rich Mix, as artists and fans showed maximum support for each act.

The Skool Yard Battle brought its usual brand of drama as two brave soldiers from the audience slugged it out for supremacy on the mic. Dubzey and RJ King squared up to Just Blaze’s ‘PSA’ and Kanye’s ‘N*****s In Paris’ and drops bars until there was only won man standing. Congrats to Dubzey who eventually emerged as the champ.

Shining a light on our Enterprise Zone, we had guest stall holders DV8 Academy promoting education opportunities, fashion brand Anyforty showcasing a new collection, mixtapes from Narko and an interactive Blingwear graff wall that had to be seen to be believed.

An amazing night was had by all… and then the unexpected happened. Yep, that night we made history… but that’s just the way when you come to True Skool. Better make sure you don’t miss the next one, eh. 

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 

Industry in the Streets’ flagship live event returns to Rich Mix for another round of Hip hop-inspired ‘edutainment’ celebrating the best in old skool and new skool vibes. CLICK HERE to buy your tickets NOW!

True Skool is a live experience designed to educate, entertain and inspire. The Industry In The Streets (IITS) team work young event managers to bring the night to life. Past performers include Fonti & Bushkin (FAB / Heartless Crew), RoxXxan, MC Det, Chrom3, Kings Of The City, ShezAr, Wet Wipez and Simon Mole.

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