Hip Hop won't stop: The definitive UK/ Ireland Hip Hop Guide
Highlights include: Nas, Egyptian Lover, Stetsasonic, Shabazz Palaces, The Internet, Post Malone, The Correspondents, Kurupt FM, Kojo Funds and many more
Check out our round-up of the best MCs, Beat-boxers and DJs heading your way in 2018/19. All prices exclusive of booking fees.
By Category/ Genre
Overview
Nas
Nas has announced a gig in Croydon's Lloyd Park on Friday 31st May as part of the newly-established The Ends Festival (which also features Wizkid and Damian Marley. Tickets cost £50 per day.
Egyptian Lover
The electro pioneer has announced a late set at Camden's Jazz Cafe on Friday 1st March - doors from 10:30. Tickets cost just £5!
Stetsasonic
Just say Stet! The American jazz-hip-hop pioneers have announced a London gig at Camden's Jazz Cafe on 20th March. Tickets from £13.50.
Yasiin Bey
Yasiin Bey plays the Ecstatic in Manchester, Bristol and London's O2 Forum in Kentish Town from 31st January. Tickets cost £29.50 for London, £26 for Manchester and £25 for Bristol.
Shabazz Palaces
The experimental American hip hop duo play Jazz Cafe in Camden on 7th February. Tickets from £15.
The Internet
The Internet play London, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Dublin and Bristol this March. Expect to hear songs from new album, "Hive Mind". Tickets are selling fast and cost around £22.50, ?29.50 for Dublin.
Post Malone
Post Malone has announced a UK and Ireland arena tour, playing London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Dublin and Manchester from 14th February. Tickets on sale now, priced from £50 and are already in short supply.
The Correspondents
The Correspondents continue touring the UK with more shows (some rescheduled) throughout the autumn - tickets available.
Kurupt FM
Kurupt FM have announced their Last Tour Ever (probably) with shows across the UK throughout November - tickets are on sale now, priced from £20.
Kojo Funds
Playing Birmingham, Bristol, Kentish Town, Southampton, Norwich, Manchester and Nottingham in January - tickets available.
It's Like A Jungle Sometimes
Perhaps our favourite name for a Hip Hop club night, It's Like a Jungle Sometimes takes place weekly at Cargo in Shoreditch every Thursday night. Tickets cost just £2 if you get "The Message".
Jake Hill and Josh A
Will be playing Glasgow, Manchester Northern Quarter, Birmingham Kings Heath, Cardiff, Bristol and London as part of their Better Off Dead tour in early 2019.
