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Rap Events in London
Rap originated in the Bronx during the late 1970s as a core element of hip-hop culture, characterized by rhythmic and rhyming speech delivered over synthesized beats or sampled loops. Find upcoming Rap events in London below.
Upcoming Rap Events · London
TUE 11 AUG
WED 12 AUG
Live Ones Open Mic
hip hoprapr&b
Chip Shop
ASHLEY TRAGIC & FRIENDS
Blssd, Tia Talks, Gloryuss, Ashley Tragic, SH4YZ, VGMB Jestik, ABiola A1, Ace Hugo, BobbiXtra, Versay, Kay Don't Play, Skye, J-wing, Trench baby Ku, Volatile innovator, K. C. C. Tax haven, Charlotte, Step West, Two Tonin
hip hopgrimer&b
BOXPARK Shoreditch
THU 13 AUG
THROWBACK THURSDAY
hip hopr&brap
STEREO Covent Garden
Summer's Here Listening Party
Edweezy
afroswinghip hoprap
The Ladybird Bar (Cocktail Bar & Club)
MassivAction Presents: Callix and Friends 2
Callix
hip hoprap
BOXPARK Shoreditch
Freestyle Thirst
Pascal Blaschta
hip hoprapfreestyle
Shoreditch Balls
Nijama Nights: An Emerging Artist Showcase & Sickle Cell Fundraiser
r&bneo soulafrobeats
LVLS
Miss Kaninna
Miss Kaninna
australian hip hoprapr&b
The Social
FRI 14 AUG
Tinie Tempah, Live After Racing
Tinie Tempah
grimerockpop
Newbury Racecourse
Toca Social Hiphop & RnB Party
hip hopr&brap
TOCA Social, The O2
Khary
Khary
alternative hip hophip hoprap
The Star In Shoreditch
Hip-Hop Karaoke
DJ Rob Pursey
hip hoprapr&b
BOXPARK Wembley
TMG Grooves: Q - BRA & S3BA
S3BA, Q-BRA
hip hoprapafrobeat
The Magic Garden
We Love U - Rnb & Hip Hop
Gang Starr, Shaun Sky, DJ Pavlos
hip hopeast coast hip hopold school hip hop
UNDR House Of Flavaz
Hip Hop x R&B Shoreditch
hip hopr&brap
The Cornershop Bar
Spin Am and Friends
XT1ANA, ARKNGL, Spin Am, Jean Blaire, SALD3E, KSHA
hip hoprapelectronic
AAJA
Touch of Funk
Touch Of Funk
housediscofunk
Jazz Cafe
Nitecawr
Cortisa Star, Dazegxd, Nitecawr
breakcorejunglerally house
Colour Factory
SAT 15 AUG
R'n'Brunch Party™ Old Skool - Bottomless
Emily Rawson, Sandra Omari, Miss Gower
r&bhip hoprap
BRIX LDN
RNB Friends: Rooftop
r&bdancehallrap
45 London
SINDYSMAN & Friends
SINDYSMAN, China Lilly, SINDYSPLACE
alternative hip hopuk garager&b
Bar Silver
HOUSE OF HAVANA WITH DJ SUGAI
DJ Sugai, Subculture
hip hopdancehallreggaeton
Big Chill King's Cross
Hip Hop x R&B Shoreditch
hip hopr&btrap
The Cornershop Bar
Sound profile
A vocal-driven, danceable sound.
energy
75
danceability
85
valence
50
grit
60
organicness
30
commerciality
95
tempo
45
vocality
95
About Rap
Rap originated in the Bronx during the late 1970s as a core element of hip-hop culture, characterized by rhythmic and rhyming speech delivered over synthesized beats or sampled loops. Typical instrumentation centers on the human voice and the Roland TR-808 drum machine, often incorporating deep basslines and syncopated percussion patterns that define its signature sound. Tempos generally reside between 80 and 110 beats per minute, fostering an energetic yet grounded mood that ranges from socio-political commentary to celebratory anthems. Semantically, the genre evolved from funk and disco traditions, eventually becoming a global pop phenomenon that heavily influences R&B, electronic dance music, and contemporary rock styles.
Also known as: Rap music
Parent genre:Hip Hop
Rap events in London - FAQ
- What is Rap music?
- Rap originated in the Bronx during the late 1970s as a core element of hip-hop culture, characterized by rhythmic and rhyming speech delivered over synthesized beats or sampled loops. Typical instrumentation centers on the human voice and the Roland TR-808 drum machine, often incorporating deep basslines and syncopated percussion patterns that define its signature sound. Tempos generally reside between 80 and 110 beats per minute, fostering an energetic yet grounded mood that ranges from socio-p…
- What Rap events are in London?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Rap events in London - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Rap events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Rap music?
- Rap music scores high on commerciality (95%), vocality (95%), danceability (85%), and lower on tempo (45%), organicness (30%). These qualities shape the typical Rap sound at live events and club nights.
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