A collaborative project by two of the freshest yet experienced young talents from the .xs collective. Shino (of X'Statix/X'Scapists) and The Ish (formerly of Public Eyez) merge their rhyme skills and stage presence to form Oren Ishii. Named after a deadly female assassin from the movie Kill Bill, the duo will prove to be a deadly combination of razor sharp microphone skills by experimenting on different sounds and unorthodox styles of rhyming.
"THE REGIMENT REJUVENATES"
"SCHOOL FOR X'SCAPE ARTISTS TRAILER"
"SCHOOL FOR X'SCAPE ARTISTS ALBUM OUT NOW"
If you are interested to order the 21 tracks compilation CD do email us at: the.xscollective@gmail.com for more info.
Or you can head down to these selected outlets: Earshot Singapore (http://www.earshot.com.sg)
.. .. 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, Pendekar 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.
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. :)
Popular rapper wants more than just being a name within the Hiphop scene. Freaky Z releases his first full length album weirdly titled 'Fymps' and asks his listeners to make up whatever they want with the letters F,Y,M,P,S. One idea is "Funny Young Musician Promoting Singapore" while others can simply get vulgar! Fazli Nasser, his real name, can't help it, coming from a family background that's far from typical.
Funny man, Freaky Z, channels his frustration of being expelled from school, jumping from job to job, even being diagnosed with cancer to humourous jingles; a whopping 21 tracks in his album released on the 23rd December 2007 at the PlayDen, Arts House.
The album release party will feature his friends such as Peepshow, Xstatix, Rauzan, Public Eyez, Psykes, Sleeq and more, in skits unseen before at other Hiphop events, and of course, his tumour-to-humour antics, energetic nonsensical stand-up comedy-like stance.
Date: 23rd December 2007, Sunday Time: 3pm sharp Venue: Playden, The Arts House Admission: $10 inclusive of 1 copy of FreakyZ's 'Fymps'
Hope to see you there! Holla atcha boy!!! Peace! :)
*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.
WHAT FreakyZ presents Family Affair, another show brought to you by 65 & Hope, showcasing 'families' that have been around in our local hiphop circuit. The first installment will see Da Fam who are currently working on the release of their anticipated compilation and also XS.1 who recently released their well-received compilation, 'School of X'scape Artiste'.
With special performances by Yun aka PD (WDC), Sleeq (BS) and The Rebel Scum (TRS) straight from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this is definitely an event not to be missed.
The show will be hosted by funnyman FreakyZ himself. So if you love hiphop or even local music then spread the word and show some love for our local talents.
WHEN Date: 1st September 2007 Time: 7.00pm sharp
WHERE Venue: Playden, The Arts House
FEE $8 pre-sale, $10 at the door (Early bird gets a free mixtape!)
For more information, visit the following sites www.myspace.com/65hope (add us up!!) www.rsg-online.com
WHAT FreakyZ presents Family Affair, another show brought to you by 65 & Hope, showcasing 'families' that have been around in our local hiphop circuit. The first installment will see Da Fam who are currently working on the release of their anticipated compilation and also XS.1 who recently released their well-received compilation, 'School of X'scape Artiste'.
With special performances by Yun aka PD (WDC), Sleeq (BS) and The Rebel Scum (TRS) straight from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this is definitely an event not to be missed.
The show will be hosted by funnyman FreakyZ himself. So if you love hiphop or even local music then spread the word and show some love for our local talents.
WHEN Date: 1st September 2007 Time: 7.00pm sharp
WHERE Venue: Playden, The Arts House
FEE $8 pre-sale, $10 at the door (Early bird gets a free mixtape!)
For more information, visit the following sites www.myspace.com/65hope (add us up!!) www.rsg-online.com
Contact point: 65hope@gmail.com
*Pre-sale tickets are available at Speakeasy, The Art Museum on 25th Aug 2007. Or you could also email to book the tickets. Seeya there! :)
THE.XS COLLECTIVE™ is a league of hiphop enthusiasts and activists, in the form of lyricists, emcees, poets, wordsmiths and musicians. Spawned by a common bond and direction, thereupon, elevate the positive aspects of hiphop and music in general.
FreakyZ presents 65 & Hope – a three-hour affair of pure Hiphop, Singapore style.
In conjunction with FreakyZ's production debut, 65 & Hope at The Arts House this 23rd June 2007, The.XS Collective proudly presents the launch of "SCHOOL FOR X'SCAPE ARTISTS" album.
Witness performances by the stars of Singapore hiphop: XS.1, Rauzan, Public Eyez, Psykes and many more. With special appearances by Bless, Ishaaq and Shade of Brown. Add a live set by DJ Ruxta throughout the evening and this is definitely an event not to be missed.
Tickets on sale at the door. $10 inclusive of the album. Doors Open at 6.30pm.
