what

Heatwave

where

Rhythm Factory (Whitechapel)
when
Friday 17th March 2006
frequency

3rd Friday of each month

next dances - Friday 21st April / Friday 19th May

"A hot party destination"

- Time Out -

"A unique blend of Jamaican and Latin sounds"
- The London Line -

Two rooms of of culo-shaking Caribbean madness from Jamaica to Puerto Rico and Trinidad to Cuba, plus live dancehall PAs from top class hip hop and grime artists: this month it's the turn of UK hip hop superstar Blak Twang.

One of the godfathers of UK hip hop, Blak Twang has over ten years of experience and a bunch of British hip hop anthems like So Rotton and Red Letters under his belt. Blak Twang's appearance at Heatwave will show a different side to this versatile artist, with the emphasis of his set on classic reggae/dancehall riddims. Expect some favourite tunes as well as something a little way different as Blak Twang proves why his live show is one of the hottest tickets around. Plus host MC Rubi Dan will be dropping a live PA showcasing his trademark 'raggipahop' stylings.

Keeping it bubbling nicely are residents Heatwave and DJ Deoh with their unique blend of the hottest dancehall/bashment, reggaeton, R'n'B/hip hop, soca, reggae and ragga jungle. Host Rubi Dan brings the vibes on the mic.

CD and vinyl giveaways courtesy of Greensleeves and VP Records. Check the website for more details and photos: www.heatwavelondon.com

THE DETAILS

Friday 17th March 2006 @ The Rhythm Factory

16-18 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1EW

Tube: Aldgate East

Buses: 25, 205, 254, N25, N106, N205 & N254

9pm-3am > £6 before 11pm/NUS > £8 otherwise

heatwave@scandalbag.com > infoline 07890 371 097

www.rhythmfactory.co.uk > 020 7375 3774

BIOGS

HEATWAVE

Holding it down for over three years with their crunked-up dancefloor blend of dancehall/bashment, R'n'B, reggae, soca and reggaeton which has earned them numerous guest slots alongside the likes of Buju Banton, Suncycle, Robbo Ranx, Tubby T, DJ Vadim, The Bug, Yungun, Warrior Queen and Coldcut.

Heatwave's residencies at 333, Gramaphone and Herbal plus recent appearances at big nights including Destination Out (Cargo), Fidgit (Plan B), Bristol Carnival and Wwwhut!? (93 Feet East) have earned them praise from the likes of Time Out, who called them "the most exciting new luminaries of London's dancehall scene".

Heatwave are also responsible for a glut of remixes on the bootleg 7" imprint Punchline, notably a chart-topping refix of Trick Me by Kelis featuring Beenie Man & T.O.K. These have been rinsed on radio and in dances alike by Gilles Peterson, David Rodigan, Daddy G (Massive Attack), DJ /Rupture, Blood & Fire, The Bug and more. Heatwave's own label Scandal Bag has just released the single Let It Billie by DJ C & Quality Diamond which is currently enjoying multiple plays on Radio 1 and Kiss FM and heavy club support from the likes of 100% Dynamite, DJ Yoda and Ross Allen.

DJ DEOH

Originally hailing from Ecuador, Deoh has rocked parties all over the world with his mix of reggaeton, Latin hip hop, salsa, merengue and bachata - from Barcelona to London and Leeds to Mallorca. In 2001 he started playing on London's first and only Latin American pirate radio station, Rumba 106.5FM. Since then he's been an integral part of the Rumba Promotions DJ crew, playing all over London at venues like the Fridge, Colosseum and Jamm. As well as his residency at Heatwave, he plays every month at Salsa With More Flow (Retox Bar, Covent Garden). For scheduled events, mix CDs and more info check www.djdeoh.com <http://www.djdeoh.com/> .

UPCOMING GUESTS

Lady Stush, Warrior Queen, Dynamite MC, Wiley, Rodney P, Skeme, Flow Dan (Roll Deep), Gappy Ranx, Diplo (Hollertronix), DJ /Rupture, Upstate, Suncycle and more...

PRESS / REVIEWS

"The only dancehall/bashment meets reggaeton/Latin hip hop session in the UK"
(RWD Magazine, March 2005)

"Heatwave: the most exciting new luminaries of London's dancehall scene"
(Time Out, 10th November 2004)

"Nice in your area! A hot party destination..."
(Time Out, 15th June 2005)

"Fancy a good night out? Heatwave get the dancefloor rocking with the very best in Jamaican and Puerto Rican music"
(New Nation, February/March 2005)

"Basslines throb and temperatures soar at this tropical dancehall bash"
(The Knowledge in The Times, 12th February 2005)

"The pulsating fusion of hip hop, dancehall and Latin music known as reggaeton has bitten hard and now it's arrived in East London with the monthly Heatwave!"
(Metro, 20th January 2005)

"Pick of the week"
(The Guide in The Guardian, 12th March 2005)

"Purveyors of the finest dancehall and reggaeton vibes...a unique blend of Jamaican and Latin sounds" - Pick of the week
(The London Line, 14 April 2005)

"A top night - definitely not one to miss"
(Know The Ledge, July 2004)

"Injecting a much needed slice of sunshine into London's clubland"
(View London, July 2004)

"You've tuned in to Chris Goldfinger's dancehall show, sampled the weekly Rodigan's Reggae and weaved through dense Carnival crowds at Lord Gelly's or Saxon soundsystems, but have you been to Heatwave?"
(Time Out, 19th January 2005)

"Get your fix of Latin hip hop, dancehall and reggaeton"
(Fly, April 2005)

"Superb monthly soundclash...one of the most frenzied dancehall events currently shaking asses in London. A proper Carnival party with real style, if you like dancing you have to check it out"
(London Town, April 2005)

"Batty-bumping with Latin dancehall sensation reggaeton treating winter-sallow capital-dwellers to the sounds of Puerto Rico, New York and Bogotá"
(Good For Nothing, March 2005)