UK Tour and the first live challenge

Featuring Mikey D

A series of beat battle events for King of the beats around the in the UK to transform the original DVD challenge to a live stage for the first time. This took place in 3 locations London, Birmingham and Brighton. The challenge this time round is more demanding. Apart from searching for music to sample there is a very limited time to produce and create new beats then present the finished product live on stage. This is real test as there is no second chance and no escape if anything goes wrong.  On the night of each event each competitor had with a short amount of time on the music they produced. A panels made up of hip-hop legends and established artists decided the winner at each event.

In addition to each event Mikey D from Main Source performed live especially for King of the Beats events in London, Birmingham and Brighton. Also for the London and Brighton event a promotional film of a project which is part of King of The Beats "Men and their Music" created by Pritt Kalsi interviewing the finest DJ's and Producers in the US and the UK which represented the Hip-culture around 30 years.

In addition an art exhibition at the London event created by 

Pritt, The Artful Dodger, Cryze and Chris Malbon.

I assisted and attended at both London and Birmingham events

London Contenders

Bama, Jay King & Benny ill, Jonny Cuba and Ollie Teeba and Jay Smooth

London Winner: Jay King & Benny ill

Birmingham Contender

Waxer Disco Scratch plus a local contender who pulled out of the challenge at short notice

Birmingham winner: Waxer Disco Scratch

Brighton Contenders

Mr Extract, OMC, Fidel Custro, Frank Costa

Brighton Winner : Mr Extract

A full collection of images by myself 

from the London and Birmingham part of the tour available visit the facebook page,

however you need to be a social networking friend on both pages have full access.

For more images including the Brighton event, plus video footage 

from all 3 locations from the UK tour (London, Brighton & Birmingham) 

visit the official King of the Beats website or the check out the facebook page & search for "King of the Beats"

for latest updates and developments

This project is developed and directed by Pritt Kalsi. 

The King of the Beats name, logo or any elements from the project must not be reproduced without permission. 

Unless otherwise stated photos from this website is copyright Keith Mckenzie