Better 2008, hopefully...

It's been a good year for 65 & Hope last year 2007. In just 6 months, we did 3 events. First was the official start at Playden, on 23rd June. We saw XS.1 releasing one of the most anticipated albums in local hip-hop scene, the .XS compilation. The album sold more than 300 copies in just the first day, which is considered a big accomplishment for an underground hip-hop act. We even had old timers like Shade Of Brown, Ishaaq and The Noize Foundation performed to show love for the scene.


Next was Family Affair, the idea of bringing families/collective in Singapore and Malaysia together. The Rebel Scum from KL, was featured and it was their debut performance in SG. They were totally off the hook. Main highlight of the show was Da Fam and XS.1, whom both had different styles and concept of local hip-hop music, but one true love for the scene. Family Affair II will be happening again in April this year.






Last but not least, we saw our most loved (and hated) rapper Freaky Z, having his album release party on 23rd December. Even though he made a boo-boo with the delay of his album, he totally rocked the show that afternoon, quoting from audiences 'one of the best local hip-hop gig; fun and true'. Featuring all his close friends from the local hip-hop scene and not forgetting one of the most talented local bands, Peepshow, all of them showed love for our very own funnyman. The show ended on high note, when every one stood up for Freaky Z's last song and skank-ed to Same Woman Again.

We even had our own monthly show, Floetry, with the help from *scape last year. The show only lasted for two months due to unforeseen circumstances. But that not the end of it! We'll be back with a brand new Floetry at Earshot Cafe, The Arts House next weekend, Saturday. More information about Floetry will be up soon.

Our website, www.65hope.com is now up and here's where you can receive updates (maybe even some juicy gossips) about our very own local hip-hop scene. We are not big event organizers but we love doing shows just to keep the scene alive and growing. If you wish to be part of our shows or even our volunteer team to help out at our events, do email us at 65hope@gmail.com. If you want us to update and come to your shows, we would be glad too. We'll be adding more stuff to this site, so do come back often.

Have a great weekend, and see ya'll next week at Floetry! :)