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Old School Hip Hop Events This Weekend in London
2 old school hip hop events in London this weekend (9-11 Oct): Symon at The Three Compasses, Dalston (Fri), Redman at Vespers (Fri). Updated daily.
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Sound profile
A danceable, vocal-driven sound.
energy
70
danceability
90
valence
80
grit
60
organicness
40
commerciality
50
tempo
45
vocality
90
About Old School Hip Hop
Old school hip hop originated in the late 1970s within the Bronx, New York, serving as the foundational era of the culture. Characterized by moderate tempos ranging from 90 to 110 BPM, the genre utilizes instrumentation such as turntables, Roland TR-808 drum machines, and early samplers to create rhythmic, break-heavy loops. Its mood is predominantly energetic and celebratory, focused on party-oriented lyricism and rhythmic MCing over funk and disco-influenced backdrops. Semantically, it bridges the gap between 1970s funk and the complex structures of golden age hip hop, defining the transition from live performance to studio-based production.
Also known as: Old school rap
Parent genre:Hip Hop
Old School Hip Hop events in London this weekend - FAQ
What Old School Hip Hop events are in London this weekend?+
Mood lists 2 old school hip hop events in London this weekend (9-11 Oct): Symon at The Three Compasses, Dalston (Fri), Redman at Vespers (Fri). Each listing shows the venue, lineup and a direct ticket link; the calendar is updated daily.
Where can I find Old School Hip Hop in London this weekend?+
Old school hip hop originated in the late 1970s within the Bronx, New York, serving as the foundational era of the culture. Find every Old School Hip Hop venue and event in London this weekend above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.
What is Old School Hip Hop music?+
Old school hip hop originated in the late 1970s within the Bronx, New York, serving as the foundational era of the culture. Characterized by moderate tempos ranging from 90 to 110 BPM, the genre utilizes instrumentation such as turntables, Roland TR-808 drum machines, and early samplers to create rhythmic, break-heavy loops. Its mood is predominantly energetic and celebratory, focused on party-oriented lyricism and rhythmic MCing over funk and disco-influenced backdrops. Semantically, it bridges…
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