Hip-hop bands...

There are not much hip-hop bands in Singapore. And if there is, where are they now?

Urban Xchange was one of the finest hip-hop band in Singapore during a period of time. Their single Buzzin and Stoopid, from their album How Did We Get Here, was heavy on air. They were even nominated for Favourite Singapore Music Artiste at the MTV Asia Awards. The group later disband, but invidually the band members had their own solo projects and some of them are still playing at clubs. We dont really know what is their next upcoming project.

Then we had Acid Empire, whom many hip-hopheads saw them at Speakeasy for the first time. They played experimental hip-hop music (mixed with many different genres). Aiman and Ruxta from Public Eyez is part of the group and recently we heard they recruited our favourtie hypeman, Shino. The band is on a temporary break for the time being, but Aiman recently told us that they will be back performing after July. You can check out their myspace for now, and add them up if you want.


Sixx is another local hip-hop band in the making. We recently spoke to one of the band member, Kevin aka Switch, who initially was from Bonafide Vintage Flava. He said the band is playing soul, r&b kinda hip-hop music, something like The Roots. We havent seen them in action and they dont have any upcoming shows, but if they do, we will definitely be there to support them. Look out for the band.

Freaky Z is no stanger to bands. He has collaborated with The Marilyns, The Pinholes, Peepshow and this year he will be hosting Rock the Sub, an annual band show organized by Substation. But if you followed him in 2005, he had his own band called Funkus. They won 2nd at *scape Youthopia Exclaim 3, performed a few shows, and after that went on a hiatus for 2 years plus. Tomorrow, they will be performing once again at the Peepshow EP launch. Freaky Z said that Funkus will be playing his music the live version for the time being, but he plans to compose brand new songs for the band. He wants both Funkus and himself to have a different identity and style, but most importantly he said, he just wants to have fun making music.

So come down tomorrow, dress nice, bring cameras and show some love for these boys because you rarely get to see a hip-hop act play live. Peepshow EP launch is tomorrow (10th May), 4.30pm and it's held at the Chamber, The Arts House. Admission is FREE! but do bring some extra cash and buy Peepshow's EP and buttons ok. Seeya! Peace!