This is a part of
HIP-HOP 50
A phenomenal collage of neo-soul, rap and jazz
This is a Liveurope concert, the first European initiative that supports concert venues in promoting emerging musical talent from Europe.
American rapper Pink Siifu has been drawing considerable attention over recent years with his colourful lo-fi hip-hop. British music mag Loud & Quiet says of it: ‘Pink Siifu’s musical exploits over the past few years have been phenomenal. The Alabama-born rapper has plundered his way through gristly post-industrial sound collages and hazy indica rap, striking gold every time.’
For his latest project B. Cool-Aid he joined forces with producer Ahwlee (pronounced: Ali). The name is a nod to Brown Kool-Aid, a drink that is made by mixing various flavours of drink powder. Pink Siifu: ‘I was like ‘Oh shit, that’s us.’ We also mix everything together, and it’s Black too.’ The result of their collaboration is an intriguing collage of neo-soul, rap and jazz. Their latest – already 3rd - album ‘Leather Blvd’ was rewarded by Loud & Quiet with a fine 8/10.
Finally, a quote by Pink Siifu that we enjoyed reading: ‘I want my music to change people, like hearing Funkadelic’s ‘Maggot Brain’ on acid changed me.’
The warm up will be provided by 4-member female collective archive 87.