Get down to the Vibe Bar, Brick Lane, London. August 28th 2010.

Who’s Gonna Take the Crate? Featuring contestants Cocktail Mixer, Lewis Ekspress, Red Eye Rob and Danny Spice.

Also your chance to get your hands on the first release on king of the beats Records. Featuring music from kotb winners Jay Kng & Mack one and D’lux beats. Only 300 copies.

Music on the night provided by DJ Devastate, Deejay Random. Key Figures, Hosted by Sparkii Ski and THA 4ORCE.

The best hip hop night in London.

From the founder of beat battles, the original king of the beats, comes the fifth installment of the kotb series.

D’lux Beats, Mike Bandoni (funshone), Scratch Professer, Dappa Dusty Fingaz and Prone (sinstars) take on the challenge to see who is king of the beats.

Hosted by legendary Producer Sparkii Ski (london Posse, Mc Mello) with special Guest DJ’s Deejay Random (Steel Devils) and legendary DJ Devestate (Demon Boyz) alongside Cutmaster Swift. KOTB Live is proving to be one of the best nights out in London for great music but good hip hop culture !

Peep kingofthebeats.com for future events. If you want to get involved, by either taking up the challenge or putting on a kotb show. Please get in touch from the site above.

KING OF THE BEATS presents a film made by Pritt Kalsi, Filmed on the 27th Feb 2010. Venue :Vibe Bar home of the KOTB!

The first installment of ‘Who’s Gonna Take The Crate?’ Concept and created by Pritt Kalsi. Since the first film back in 1999, kotb has been building a strong following. With chapters in Japan, USA, Italy and Brazil.

For the purpose of the live show and tour, the idea of who’s gonna take the crate was created.

Held every 2 months at the vibe bar, the challenge is open to producers who share and love the art and foundation of real hip hop music..from diggin in the crates to make that perfect beat.

This is the film of that show, featuring producers /artists ED STRONG, THA 4ORCE, SOLOMON CAINE & KEWBA DAGREAT. Hosted by SPARKII SKI of London Posse’s fame, Music provided by DJ Devastate from the Legendary Demon Boyz, Last but not least DeeJay Randon from the Steel Devils.

I heard this track some time ago. Maurizio the NextOne produced this piece in memory of his good friend, the late GURU of Gangstarr. Back in the early 90s Maurizio had made his name in NYC. Whilst living out there he built a great friendship with the group Gangstarr. So much so he was considered Gangstarr Foundation.

Enjoy this video directed and filmed by Sara.

Here is some old footage shot back in 2002. Filmed at the legendary studios DND now Headquarters run by DJ Premier.

Here is some never seen before footage from my personal achieve. This is a place where a lot the great 90’s records where made.