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ip-hop fans who enjoy great lyrics need to check out ‘Brilliant Rappers Educate Intelligent Students’, a new rap lyric book by London hip-hop MC and education creative consultant Breis. Aimed at improving the literacy skills of children aged 10 and upwards this

remarkable collection of rhymes is full of descriptive, humorous and captivating experiences that everybody can relate to. It also features the inspiration behind the rhymes and some of the lyrics are in Yoruba and Pidgin English (Nigeria). Breis (pronounced breeze) has also included simple

activities to keep readers engaged, inspired and to help them create their own rhymes. Breis, a seasoned and gifted lyricist himself, aims to encourage the young to think big as well as get boys reading more. “Young boys are not always motivated to read but a lot of them love rap music. Rap is the modern language of the youth and this book is designed to give a sense of how language can be used in a cool and intelligent way�, says BREIS. With a massive following on the hip hop circuit Breis also has an album due out sometime this year promising to be funny, hard-hitting and insightful.

Brilliant Rappers Educate Intelligent Students’, ISBN 978-0-956850409, £5.99 www.studentoflife.co.uk

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Gideon, star of popular BBC sketch show ‘The Real McCoy’, is back with her one woman show “The Best of Little Big Woman�, a rip-roaring collection of sketches featuring some of the characters that have made her famous, This hilarious comedy show is a combination of Gideon’s hit BBC Radio 4 series ‘The Little Big Woman’ and her highly successful stage shows that has previously been on at the Oval House and The Drum in Birmingham. Taking a satirical look at the lives and experiences of women in London, Gideon fans will be pleased to hear that her signature characters; Mrs. Henry, the office cleaner and Cynthia Cynical will be on the stage alongside my personal favourite Hortense Pretentious. Gideon began her career in

1989 as an original cast member and writer for the BBC television comedy sketch show ‘The Real McCoy’ followed by a string of television comedy appearances including ‘Murder Most Horrid’, ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ and ‘The Lenny Henry Show’. Llewella also wrote and performed in a variety of radio shows for the BBC, in particular ‘The Airport’ and ‘The Emerald Green Show’. Her voice is also heard as several characters in the animation ‘Bob the Builder’ and she also wrote episodes for CBBC’s ‘Kerching’.

Catch ‘The little Big Woman’ in her totally honest, totally hilarious, totally amazing one-woman show by booking early for a guaranteed fun night out! Showing at Broadway Theatre Catford. 24th September. Call: 0208 690 0002. www.littlebigwoman.com

Unsigned And Happening ELISHA LAVERNE

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This month my schedule has gone mad! But after taking time out of the music biz, I’m back in the saddle. In a short space of time things have changed, it’s scary. But, I’ve managed to get a gig this month, as well as see my mates perform. Now, how do I look? I’m no Lady GaGa, but nothing is worse than a singer who looks like their trying too hard and sporting scuffed shoes – now where’s the shoe polish. My clothes, well, they just ain’t working right now and all those quick Primani (Primark)

stylish I was. Wrong! The face was stern, sometimes distressed and worst of all in hysterics. Straight buys seem to be a burden; although I was talking, Caribbean creative types can grateful at the time for my cheap and cheerful rough you up! I was demolished in an hour. tops, but after a 30c I’m on my own again, wash‌hey, you buy my wardrobe is near cheap, you buy twice. My mentor (good frien’) empty, except for a few interchangeable had spotted this flaw pieces and I’m telling and arranged - behind my back, for a stylist to myself that it wasn’t do a Gok Wan on me. that bad; even the bit However, as I’m looking when I couldn’t pull my jeans up. (Boo through my wardrobe hoo me). Well, at some of my purchases least I have an excuse are too shameful to max out on my for any discerning credit card. What! fashionista, so I throw I’m a singer, and until stuff out before they the record sales flows turn up. I was sure I’d I have to get the look get the thumbs up and right, init? he would say how

DEAN ATTA A young Man on a mission Winner of the Spirit of London

Award for “Achievement through the Arts�, commissioned to write poems for the Damilola Taylor Trust, National Portrait Gallery, Tate Britain to name a few, Dean Atta is not resting on his laurels. Featured on TV, radio and online platforms, such as BBC 1Xtra, BBC Radio 4, Channel 4 and many more; this rapper, play write, poet, artist is taking London by storm. Invited to perform everywhere from the Roundhouse to City Hall, Hackney Empire to the Houses of Parliament, his words know, no limits and he definitely has a lot to say and with so much passion and conviction it’s almost palpable. Not only is Dean Atta credited for his sensational way with words but he is also recognised as one of the first gay rappers who openly tackles this challenging subject. Dean features in an hour long on-line documentary for SB.TV exploring whether the world of Hip – Hop is ready to accept homosexuality in its masculine world.

When asked if the music industry and fans are ready for a gay rapper Dean had this to say, “I think they need to get ready! If it’s not me, then it will be someone else, and very soon. Hopefully a young aspiring gay rapper will hear this documentary and decide they will be brave enough to be open about their sexuality, or maybe even established rapper might decide to come out. The world has never been more ready for this than right now.� Having recently written the play Queen Pokou for Stone Crabs Theatre which was performed last month at the Albany in Deptford and Dean’s God given talent knows no bound and is definitely a fresh voice in the world of entertainment. Having recently written the play Queen Pokou for stone Crabs Theatre which was performed last month at the Albany in Deptford, Dean’s God given talent knows no bounds and is definitely a fresh voice in the world of entertainment. www.deanatta.co.uk

This accomplished singe, popular in Japan has released an impressive 7 albums which have become much in demand. After recently returning to London from her sold out tour at Billboard Live in Tokyo & Osaka Japan, Elisha is now focused on writing new material. Her latest EP ‘10k Above’ is already creating lots of heat. Catch her performance at Music Connex Live Showcase at ‘Under the Bridge’ East London, Friday August 26th. Tickets 0844 209 7331. www.elishalaverne.com

SKINNY MALONE

“Sleep is a luxury enjoyed by the successful�. East London born, versatile rapper Skinny Malone believes his hard work and graft will catapult him to the heady heights of international success with his rap and entraprenuralship. His close friends (C.K.O and Trendy also artists) decided to develop a company entitled “MIM� which has means; ‘Millionaire in the Making’ or‘ Money is Mandatory’. Their main aim is to create a company which offers much more than just music as kinny Malone is not just an artist he is also a spoken word artist, scriptwriter and Director.

B-HYPE

B-Hype is a creative song writer, MC and producer from South London who has been carefully crafting his art since 2002. What separates B-hype from many other UK artists is an ability to carry his original vision for a project such as song writing, by choosing appropriate features, then finally engineering the tracks to ensure the outcome is exactly as he had initially visioned. With the influence of his father, a reggae artist - his soon to be released mixtape ‘One Step At A Time’, shows something of the breadth of his talent. www.Soundcloud.com/b-hype_uk, www.myspace.com/bhypeuk

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15-16 August The Emperor of Atlantis Arcola Theatre www.arcolatheatre.com 020 7503 164 7:30pm £15

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28th & 29th August Notting Hill Carnival Europes biggest street party. 9am-9pm. 020 7341 5762 www.nottinghillcarnival.com

3 August Cycle-In Cinema Pedal-powered cinema relying on stamina and sweat to power screenings for family audiences. South Bank Center www. southbankcentre. co.uk 0844 875 0073 7pm Free

2-6 August Great British Beer Festival Britain’s biggest beer festival, with a wide range of real ales, ciders, perries and international beers. Earls Court gbbf.camra.org.uk 0844 412 4640 £7-10

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