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A gig held at The Old Market Assembly on Thursday 27th October. The event starts at 20:00.
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
Unfortunately, due to a recent fire in the studio's next door to the JamJar earlier this week, the venue is unable to host this event as there is significant damage to the venues power supply. We have made the decision that rather than postponing the event, we have now moved to the Old Market Assembly. This venue is 5 minutes from the Jam Jar and we work with them often, the performance will not be affected.
We hope you can understand that this was out of our hands, and thank you for your understanding on why we had to do this. Hopefully you agree this is a better option than cancelling or postponing the gig.
Thanks again and see you at the Old Market Assembly on Thursday 27th October!
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Diplomats of Sound & Chai Wallahs presents:
Coops… the UK phenomenon well known for his rich catalogue of soul infused hip-hop, has just announced the release of his newest LP “Lost Soul 2”. Since the release of the original Lost Soul album, Coops’ journey in music has led to him revisiting the concept of the iconic release with a fresh perspective and a decades worth of musical experience.
“Before making lost soul 2 I had to revisit Lost Soul. I didn't want to replicate Lost Soul and probably couldn't even if I tried. I did however want to reconnect with the early processes that were behind the making of that first album and then allow it to evolve. it is not a continuation but an evolution. An evolution of sound and styles, writing and production and of personal growth and maturity.”
Throughout his late teens Coops was making music with his friends, but it wasn’t until he looked at himself and the world around him that he changed his writing approach and decided to go it alone. “I’ve always had the mind-set that if I’m true to myself and where I am, as a social commentator or looking inside myself documenting that stage of my life, then I’ll have endless material.”
Having already built a strong momentum for himself with several releases under his belt ( ‘What Do You See’ in 2011, ‘Lost Soul’ in 2014 & ‘God Complex’ in 2016), Coops signed to High Focus Records in 2017 and quickly released two critically acclaimed projects in just a year – the introductory ‘No Brainer’ and the full length opus ‘Life In The Flesh’. Returning in 2020 with the existential masterpiece ‘Crimes Against Creation’, Coops questions the current state of hip hop, politics, and the world.
Coops is supported by Bristol rap OG combo, Wish Master and DJ Billy Whizz
After teaming up in 2019, Wish & Whizz Has became one of the most sought acts across the country.
From St Paul's Bristol, Wish Master who has been through many incarnations in his career and had already made a name for himself with the rough gutter style yet bringing that fresh flavour to his production choices. From Death Wish to Wavy Wish to Wish then finally Wish Master, he was already making his name and stamp.
Midlands raised producer and DJ, Billy Whizz grew up in the household full of blues, dance, music, jazz, Heavy metal and punk rock. So before the age of four he already had a wide taste of music, notably head banging to Metallica in a nappy. Starting off, playing in bands to then producing his own beats and DJing he certainly made him way around the music scene.
The duo was considered an unlikely pairing to some, but now people envy their on stage energy and presence’s.
The Lost Soul tour is a Live showcase of the new album, which is taking place across the UK throughout October and November.
Entry requirements:
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
Unfortunately, due to a recent fire in the studio's next door to the JamJar earlier this week, the venue is unable to host this event as there is significant damage to the venues power supply. We have made the decision that rather than postponing the event, we have now moved to the Old Market Assembly. This venue is 5 minutes from the Jam Jar and we work with them often, the performance will not be affected.
We hope you can understand that this was out of our hands, and thank you for your understanding on why we had to do this. Hopefully you agree this is a better option than cancelling or postponing the gig.
Thanks again and see you at the Old Market Assembly on Thursday 27th October!
***
Diplomats of Sound & Chai Wallahs presents:
Coops… the UK phenomenon well known for his rich catalogue of soul infused hip-hop, has just announced the release of his newest LP “Lost Soul 2”. Since the release of the original Lost Soul album, Coops’ journey in music has led to him revisiting the concept of the iconic release with a fresh perspective and a decades worth of musical experience.
“Before making lost soul 2 I had to revisit Lost Soul. I didn't want to replicate Lost Soul and probably couldn't even if I tried. I did however want to reconnect with the early processes that were behind the making of that first album and then allow it to evolve. it is not a continuation but an evolution. An evolution of sound and styles, writing and production and of personal growth and maturity.”
Throughout his late teens Coops was making music with his friends, but it wasn’t until he looked at himself and the world around him that he changed his writing approach and decided to go it alone. “I’ve always had the mind-set that if I’m true to myself and where I am, as a social commentator or looking inside myself documenting that stage of my life, then I’ll have endless material.”
Having already built a strong momentum for himself with several releases under his belt ( ‘What Do You See’ in 2011, ‘Lost Soul’ in 2014 & ‘God Complex’ in 2016), Coops signed to High Focus Records in 2017 and quickly released two critically acclaimed projects in just a year – the introductory ‘No Brainer’ and the full length opus ‘Life In The Flesh’. Returning in 2020 with the existential masterpiece ‘Crimes Against Creation’, Coops questions the current state of hip hop, politics, and the world.
Coops is supported by Bristol rap OG combo, Wish Master and DJ Billy Whizz
After teaming up in 2019, Wish & Whizz Has became one of the most sought acts across the country.
From St Paul's Bristol, Wish Master who has been through many incarnations in his career and had already made a name for himself with the rough gutter style yet bringing that fresh flavour to his production choices. From Death Wish to Wavy Wish to Wish then finally Wish Master, he was already making his name and stamp.
Midlands raised producer and DJ, Billy Whizz grew up in the household full of blues, dance, music, jazz, Heavy metal and punk rock. So before the age of four he already had a wide taste of music, notably head banging to Metallica in a nappy. Starting off, playing in bands to then producing his own beats and DJing he certainly made him way around the music scene.
The duo was considered an unlikely pairing to some, but now people envy their on stage energy and presence’s.
The Lost Soul tour is a Live showcase of the new album, which is taking place across the UK throughout October and November.
Entry requirements:
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