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Rhythm Section International - the Record label founded by Bradley Zero in 2014 turns 10 this year!

To celebrate we are hosting a split level extravaganza in one of London's most iconic Venues: Earth Hackney

We are proudly partnering with Carharrt WIP to help make this huge event very affordable!

**THEATRE**

To kick things off we'll be hosting a live concert in collaboration with our longstanding live partners, Jazz Café. We Take over the Earth Theatre with the following artists:

**JACK J** ( Mood Hut, Canada)

Despite being the only live artist on the bill not to have released with the label itself, Jack J - one half of Vancouvers Pender Street Steppers - actually plays a very important roll in the labels history. He in fact designed the now classic house sleeve which has gone on to be a globally recognised calling card for the label.

Besides that unexpected connection, Jack released his debut LP, and one of the very best albums of 2022 - the critically acclaimed "Opening the Door" which expanded his low slung, alternative-house palette to a well rounded mix of ambient jazz, "On-U" inspired digital-dub and quiet storm soft rock. The bad news was that he never got the chance to perform the record live In London. The good news is he's joining us for his debut London live show! And to make things even more exciting, he also has a new album" Blue Desert " out in time for this concert, making this live show all the more special.

**MMYYKK** ( RS INTL, Minneapolis)

Born on the west Coast and currently based in Minnesota, Mmyykk ( pronounced " Mike" ) made huge waves with his unique brand of Jazz Fusion, Hip Hop and Neo Soul.

His silky smooth, complex and always concious musicality won over a legion of fans at home in the USA and abroad, not least fusion Don Robert Glasper, who enrolled MMYYKK for a feature and a flip on his latest album, earning him a Grammy nod for Best Jazz Album!

We had the pleasure of hosting MMYYK and his band in our NYC residency at public records last year, and it was otherworldly. We couldn't be more happy to welcome him to the Rhythm Section stage for his UK debut.

**Private Joy** ( Rhythm Section INTL UK)

Private Joy is the latest signee to Rhythm section INTL: a manchester based group headed up by the one-of-a-kind front woman: Pops Roberts. Her Debut EP, "Desire" bring together influences from Streetsoul, 80s ‘babymaker’ RnB records and a slice of 00s soulful house snd it caused a major splash in all the right places. The EP launch at Jumbi was a road block and we expect nothing short of a show stopping experience for this full scale live concert debut.

**Klein Zage** ( Rhythm Section INTL, USA)

Klein Zage's live band project exists in the intersections of alt-pop, trip-hop and shoegaze on display in her debut album " Feed the Dog" recorded in New York before and during the pandemic.

The Seattle born, London based artist has created an evocative collection of songs that balance existential longing with pop sensibility to create a deeply reflective album that elevates the everyday into the celestial. The album has never been performed live before.... what better occasion to hear it as intended :)

**CLUB**

After the relatively civilised start to the evening up I the theatre, we go down and dirty to the Club to rave deep into the night with ...

**NICOLA CRUZ**

A understated superstar of the electronic music world, we're honoured to have the Ecuadorian savant join us for a set in the basement. Having released 2 albums with him and toured across Brazil and Europetogether, we hadn't been able to lock him down for a London show - until now! Buckle in and expect a highbrow mix of experimental electronics, refined club sounds and plenty of his own productions

**Bradley Zero b2b Wallace**

The only person who has played every Rhythm Section dance since it's inception - - how could we do this 10 year anniversary without Bradley?!

He'll be flying the flag proudly to celebrate 10 years of the label (and 13 years of the dance) all night, but is joined by a VERRRY special guest WALLACE Bursting onto the scene seemingly out of nowhere, Wallace has released on Rhythm Section INTL ( twice) , Mule Musiq, Studio Barnhus, Erol Alkan’s ‘Phantasy’ imprint, Moxie’s ‘On Loop’ & Palm Trax’s ‘CWPT’. That’s a pretty wild CV for someone who first released music on his own imprint, “Tartan” in just 2022!

**Make A Dance**

These 2 emerged onto the scene in the last few years and have made such an incredible impact on London nightlife. Releasing hit after hit after a hit at a rate which is somewhat alarming, we couldn't think of a better duo to get the party started in a classy , but most importantly FUN way. Their all night long sessions at carpet shop have quickly become something of an institution and we're super gassed to finally have locked them in for a set under the red neon.

If you require access assistance, please contact us at access@earthackney.co.uk for this to be arranged. For more information on access at EartH, please see our FAQs here: https://bit.ly/44dzl75

EartH is a social enterprise committed to supporting new musicians, with music studios in the venue that are completely free for young artists in Hackney to use. Find out more here (https://earthackney.co.uk/about/studio-36/).

This is a 18+ event. In order to verify your age, ID may be requested. For this reason, we advise that all customers bring valid ID. For further information see Age and ID in FAQ’s. Right of admission reserved.

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