Fedzilla EP Launch | Live with full band & DJs
Releasing her anticipated new EP ‘Junction’, London-based multi-lingual rapper and MC Fedzilla debuts a brand new live show with a stellar 4-piece band, in the heart of Hackney.
A riveting figure behind the microphone, Fedzilla layers bass-heavy hip hop on top of beats from the Global South. Her anticipated show weaves her EP into an explosive performance that dances with reggaeton, Latin American folk, electronica and 00s hip hop swagger.
No stranger to stages, Fedzilla has been performing and collaborating for over a decade, from growing her solo career to working with award-winning bands such as WARA, 47SOUL and Sam and the Womp, and opening for acts such as Ana Tijoux and Ms Nina.
Spinning the finest music on the night:
IVICORE
Explosive Venezuelan DJ and founder of Popola UK, Ivicore is best known for bringing the dirtiest perreo and dembow bangers to the dancefloor. Inspired by Afro, Latin, and Caribbean music, her selection always bring the best of hip-shaking riddims, remixes and edits – making you twerk, sing, and sweat non-stop, creating a new ritual in the club scene that she calls ‘Elektro Perreo’.
DJ CAL JADER
DJ and founder of record label and events company Movimientos, Cal Jader ishe’s been a steadfast figure in UKthe establishment/development of the Latin American music scene in the UK. Blazing between his trademark blend of Latin beats, carnival rhythms and bass bangers, he’s played from Rio De Janeiro to Kuala Lumpur and Beirut, sharing stages with world class acs such as Manu Chao, Calle 13, Chico Trujillo as well as taking over numerous stages with Fedzilla over the years.
The EP will be released with Movimientos in November.
Fedzilla’s live performance is supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
Fedzilla is supported by PRS Foundation’s Women Make Music (who have made the ‘Junction’ EP possible).
This is a 16+ event.