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am always intrigued by artists/acts who are able to offer something different to the music scene. Lazy Habits caught my attention on
description alone. Hip Hop with a New Orleans Brass Band, are you serious? If that doesn’t intrigue you, then I’m not sure what will! After researching some of their material on Youtube I instantly fell in love with their creativity and distinct style. Think Hip Hop, London’s East End and a touch of New Orleans brass with well-crafted lyrics on an English tongue.
I guess the proof of the pudding is in the tasting, won over by the material I heard. Lazy Habit’s Single Launch Party was deemed a must attend event on my social calendar.
MCs Mr Lazy & Skin Horse head the band comprising; the Lazy Brass
Section with Mr Silver, Mr Brown, Skin and Bones, Mr James on Bass and DJ Itchi on the decks. The groups musical repertoire just keeps on getting hotter - having supported the Jungle Brothers and Mos Def concerts as well as performing at all of the major music festivals so far this year including Glastonbury. Lazy Habits are covering some serious ground whilst gaining an accolade of props on the music circuit!
On Wednesday 20th July the Hotminute team attended the ‘Starting Fires’ Single Launch Party. The dimly lit confines of East London’s Village Underground provided an alternative backdrop to the night’s proceedings.
The event was opened by an artist by the name of Baby Sol (who I will go on to tell you about) and 2010 XFactor contestant
John Adeleye. After warming the audience with some of their forthcoming material I don’t think anything could have prepared us for the artist who graced the stage afterwards.
A man who appeared to be a cloaked crusader wearing glasses took to the stage. After convincing myself I was in the right place and not at the premiere of Harry Potter, he broke into song and literally lit up the stage. Unveiling the artistry and sheer talent of The Correspondents! My misguided attempt to label this group is not achievable without running through a series of musical genres from 50’s Jive, Dub- Step and Dance to 80’s Pop. However I believe the correct term is ‘Electro- Swing’. The juxtaposed transitions between vocals, lyrics, explosive beats and erratic dance movements
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Written by Lesley B
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