Some people say, the scene is dead. We think its the rebirth.
UPCOMING EVENTS!HOPE AWARDS | 14TH JUNE | CHAMBER | 2.30PM
Formed by acclaimed home grown rapper and producer Freaky Z, 65 & Hope is a movement promoting independent hip-hop in Singapore. Witnessing the works of his former collective/label, Beats Society, Freaky Z became inspired to create personal opportunities that’ll lead to his own brand of local hip-hop. Realizing that in Singapore, hip-hop music is evidently more of a scene than an industry, Freaky Z aims to highlight the positive side of the local hip-hop culture to the Singapore public, and even reaching out to those overseas.
65 & Hope got the ball rolling in June 2007, organizing an event in conjunction with the compilation CD release, by the premier underground hip-hop collective, XS.1 The Regiment. Both the event and compilation received rave reviews and it sparked new ideas for the team to further develop 65 & Hope. Later in September 2007, 65 & Hope produced yet another successful event, Family Affair, which showcased families and collectives from both Singapore and Malaysia.
With the good start, 65 & Hope evolved and expanded. The team launched a hip-hop series, Floetry, in November 2007 and it ran until June 2008. The series will make a comeback throughout 2009. Later in 2007, 65 & Hope had their second CD launch with the release of ‘Fymps’ by Freaky Z. The CD also received fine reviews by hip-hop audiences and two of the singles from that album were selected to be in the Noise Singapore compilation. The first single also entitled ‘Fymps’ is currently the theme song to promote Noise Singapore 2009, in TVCs at Suntec, Takashimaya, and Heeren.
In April 2008, 65 & Hope organized Protégé, a rap talent search program and platform for new talents to showcase their hip-hop music and a chance for them to record their very own EP. The program is set to end with a final round in December 2008. The success of Family Affair led to the second installment, Family Affair II, that took place in May 2008 and it is set to continue as an annual event. The team created history in local Singapore hip-hop when they held the 1st Hope Awards, an award ceremony that acknowledges the efforts of all active Singapore hip-hop music artistes and collectives. That was the first time an award event was ever organized for the local hip-hop community and the event is also set to take place annually.
With the success of their events, they aspire to bring the scene to greater heights with an even broader range of programs. Early 2008, 65 & Hope launched their official website dedicated towards promoting anything local and hip-hop. The team will also launch their online radio, TV and mini magazine in early 2009. There will also be more and fresh, series and events in 2009 and the team is already planning for one of the biggest hip-hop events, Rhythm & Poetry 09, the 10th year anniversary of Singapore hip-hop which will transpire on the 6th of June 2009 at The Arts House. Mark your calendars people!
Expect more upbeat changes to the local hip-hop scene from them. As long as 65 & Hope is still standing, there is still hope for the scene. Hip-hop is not dead; definitely not in Singapore!
Aye there Fam,do come check out the latest HOT demo on our page,Cyber Luv is out now! Spread the word and support if ya like it. God Bless Randy And Biggie
DOWNLOAD "aCQUIRED tASTE mIXTAPE [pROTOTYPE]" FOR FREE NOW!!!
aCQUIRED tASTE mIXTAPE [pROTOTYPE] is asian rapper Kwizyne Rhema's extended demotape. This compilation exhibits lyricism over instrumentals of commercial/underground hits and misses. aCQUIRED tASTE mIXTAPE [pROTOTYPE] contains 21 tracks including collaborations with other lyricists who are for him to know and for you to find out. It is labelled as his signature style of writing rhymes: consistently dropping wordplay and punchlines with references of Singapore lifestyle and media in a foreigner's perspective. As reflected through songs like Old Changi Hospital, Stoic Boy, Yusof Bin Ishak and many more. If there's a local who loves talking like he's a foreigner then there's a foreigner who loves talking like he's a local. Out to tell you that he doesn't care about your taste buds, so you'll just have to acquire his.
aCQUIRED tASTE mIXTAPE [pROTOTYPE] is free for download click one of the links here to download:
Hello, check out my new track entitled Sayang, Sayang, Sayang. Sounds familiar right? But this one is different, trust me. Haha. Visit one of the links I've given down here.
Lyrics are included too.You're a lucky person coz I've provided the details. Don't forget to drop your comments about the track too. That's my first attempt rapping about love in Malay Language which I'm using in my daily life, bahasa pasar. It's easy for people to understand yo. If you want this track, do email me. Great, right? Thank you. LOLZ!
We're giving away a pair of tickets to two lucky winners for absolutely free! All you have to do is answer the simple question below and if you're lucky, you're on your way to watching Free Yo Soul! featuring a great line-up of performers on the 18th of October, 2008.
Q: Name one of the Guest performers featured in Free Yo Soul!
E-mail your answers to divinetic [at] gmail [dot] com with your Name and Contact Number by 7th October, 2008. Winners will be notified via e-mail or SMS.
.. .. Rebel Yell have released their music video for the single 'Rebels in the System'. Teamed up with multimedia students from Republic Polytechnic, the trio have released their first ever music video for the song about everything that’s bad and how no one can remain ignorant about it.
And like the boys say, if you not down with it, then get the fuck on with it.
"All that Rebel goodness with three times the illness"
.. .. 65 & Hope present Family Affair II. Back for the second time, Family Affair showcases independent hip-hop collectives/families in Singapore & Malaysia. The Rebel Scum, who performed at the first instalment are back with their family, The Rogue Squadron, and they are no strangers to both the SG & MY scene. Dome Squad Clique, popularly known as DSC has had their fair share of attention in local scene. With front runners like Valentia Phlow, Fatalitee Phlow and many more, they are one of the most talented and brightest families around. Being one of the first collective to release an EP in 2006, they are now currently working on their much anticipated 2nd release.
Other performances include Dose Two, the ordinary heroes/gentlemanly poets from Kuala Lumpur, who have rocked the SG scene a couple of times. Public Eyez, one of SG Hip-hop's pioneering crew. Feekee'D, DaFam's most hardworking rapper. The controversy 'love me or hate me, I dont give a f***' lyricist, Doggface and the most poetic rapper of our time, Bless. Top 7 from last month's Protege, will open the show so expect a lot of good hip-hop music from SG & MY.
Day/Date: Saturday, 17th May Time: 5.30pm sharp Venue: Chamber, the Arts House Admission: $10 with a free mixtape
The show will be hosted by none other, Freaky Z. For more information on the event and hip-hop in Singapore, visit www. 65hope. com. :) .. ..
65 & Hope present DEFINITION. If you dont know what the definition of hip-hop is, then let this event explain it to you. Witness some of the best in the local hip-hop scene as they showcase the different styles and colours of hip-hop music in this 2 and a half hour show. With a star studded line-up, this is definitely an event not to be missed! :)
Bless along with Psykes & X'Statix will be performing together as The.XS Collective at a rock show held at DXO this coming saturday (02/02/08). Entry $12. Event starts 12.30pm and ends at 7pm.
(Note: Event poster contains typo error of Bless's name. It's supposed to be "Bless" and not "Bliss")
*scape and 65&Hope presents Floetry, a hiphop show where flow meets poetry. The show where rappers spit their heart out, so you know what they're talking about. Where the beats are a little down tempo, maybe just drums and raw samples. Sometimes you feel them, sometimes you dont, but the songs have stories of their own.
Come down and catch Xstatix, Bless, The Noize Foundation and Rebel Yell as they kick start this 4 part series, happening from November 07 to February 08, every last Saturday of the month. So mark your calendars, and show some love for your very own local hiphop talents. Hosted by your friendly neighbourhood rapper, FreakyZ.
Date: 24th November 2007, Saturday Time: 6.30pm - 9pm Venue: *scape Youth Center (building behind Youth Park), Somerset Admission: $4 (early bird gets a mixtape)
The show is brought to you by *scape and 65&Hope, and supported by Beats Society and Resurgence.
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