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THE CONTROL ROOM CONTEST RESULTS ARE IN: AND THE WINNER IS...

3/3/2025

The moment has arrived! After carefully reviewing all submissions for The Control Room mixing contest, I've made my decision. The quality of tracks submitted exceeded my expectations, making this an incredibly difficult choice. Each artist brought something unique to the table, showcasing remarkable talent within our community.
To find out who won the opportunity to have their track mixed live on The Control Room and learn about exciting new developments for the series, watch the full announcement video below. Thank you to everyone who participated and supported this initiative. This is just the beginning of what The Control Room has to offer.

LIVE From A2Z Studio (Prague) | The Local Live Stream Tour

2/11/2025

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Prague is known as "The City of a Hundred Spires" and famous for its medieval architecture, Charles Bridge, and rich history spanning over 1,000 years. Beneath its Gothic and Baroque facade lies a vibrant underground culture and hip-hop scene! Join us as The Local Live Stream Tour makes a stop at A2Z Studio in Prague, bringing authentic Czech hip-hop to a global audience through an intimate live stream session. This session will feature dynamic sets from local artists and producers, culminating with a conversation with Asgard & Metoděj to discuss the history and current state of the Prague hip-hop scene.

📍 Prague, Czech Republic 🇨🇿
⏰ Thursday, Feb 13th
🎥 20:00 CET / 2:00PM EST

LIVE From Regensburg: T-Recs Hip-Hop Session | The Local Live Stream Tour

2/5/2025

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Regensburg may be famous for its medieval architecture and UNESCO World Heritage sites, but on Saturday we're showcasing its thriving underground hip-hop scene!
Join us at T-Recs for live performances by:Fraenko, RawBin, Fokis & Maniac Plus beat sets by: RawBin, Wiley & Amelodesi. All local artists & producers welcome to join!

📍 T-Recs, Regensburg
⏰ Saturday, Feb 8th
🎥 18:00 CET / 12:00PM EST
Watch live on YouTube/FokisTV
#LocalLiveStreamTour #RegensburgHipHop #BavarianHipHop #GermanHipHop

LIVE From Freiburg: Hip-Hop Session | The Local Live Stream Tour

2/3/2025

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Freiburg is typically known for its stunning medieval architecture, the famous Black Forest, and being Germany's sunniest and greenest city - but there's also a thriving underground Hip-Hop scene! 🎤 FREIBURG HIP-HOP SESSION 🇩🇪 The Local Live Stream Tour lands in one of Germany's most beautiful cities for a massive showcase featuring the city's finest! 15+ Live Performances 3 Live Beat Sets Special Dance Performance by NoLeadersCommunity

📍 Freiburg, Germany
⏰ Friday, Feb 7th
🎥 20:00 CET / 2:00PM EST
Watch live on YouTube/FokisTV

LIVE From Nuremberg: Beats, Art & Wine | The Local Live Stream Tour

2/1/2025

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Growing up, Big Daddy Kane was my favorite rapper. On Tuesday, February 4th, The Local Live Stream Tour makes a special stop in Nuremberg for a unique fusion of art and hip-hop! BEATS, ART & WINE: NUREMBERG SESSION Visual artist Sylvia Harris will create a live painting of Hip-Hop Legend Big Daddy Kane while we craft beats, perform live music, and dive deep into Nuremberg's hip-hop history. Watch as visual art meets beat-making and live performance in this special edition of The Local Live Stream Tour.

FEATURING:
- Live Painting of Big Daddy Kane by Sylvia Harris Born in East Germany, Sylvia discovered hip-hop through BDK's "Daddy's Home" album. She's since painted for numerous hip-hop legends including Smif-n-Wessun, Masta Ace, and Devin The Dude.
- Beat Making & Performance by Fokis
- Live Set by Galv A dope MC with collaborations including Torch, Samy Deluxe, and Morlockk Dilemma.
- Special Conversation with Nuremberg O.G. Mad Rush

📍 Nuremberg, Germany
⏰ Tuesday, February 4th
🎥 20:00 CET / 2:00PM EST
Watch live on YouTube/FokisTV 🇩🇪

Luxembourg Hip-Hop Session: LIVE From Luxembourg|The Local Live Stream Tour

1/29/2025

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Join us for The Local Live Stream Tour's Luxembourg Hip-Hop Session! 🇱🇺
Traditionally, Luxembourg is known for its banking and steel industry but beneath the surface lies a thriving underground hip-hop scene. On Thursday January 30, we'll be hosting a Luxembourg Hip-Hop Session featuring live performances and beat sets from some of Luxembourg's dopest artists and producers. Be part of this groundbreaking digital experience as we showcase Luxembourg's hip-hop culture to a global audience.

📍 Luxembourg
⏰ Thursday, January 30th
🎥 20:00 CET / 2:00PM EST
Watch live at YouTube/FokisTV

ELCH SESSION: Featuring Classic Der Dicke, Fenton KPR & More | Live From Basel, Switzerland

1/22/2025

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The Local Live Stream Tour is a groundbreaking digital experience bringing hip-hop to a global audience, live-streaming performances directly from record stores, clothing shops, tattoo parlors, recording studios, and other cultural spots across Europe.

FEATURING: Beat Session by: Classic Der Dicke. | M.U.S.A
Live Performances by: M.U.S.A | Venti | Fokis | Fenton KPR | LAB | Corpus Delicti & More
PLUS: Open Mic Cypher - All Local MCs Welcome! 📍
Elch Records, Basel ⏰ 20:00 CET / 2:00PM EST

The Local Live Stream Tour - A Groundbreaking Digital Experience

1/19/2025

The Local Live Stream Tour is a groundbreaking digital experience where Fokis travels through European cities, live-streaming performances directly from record stores, clothing shops, recording studios and other locations. Each event runs for approx two hours and features live performances and beat sets from local artists and producers, culminating in an energetic open mic cypher that's open to all.

This isn't your typical tour - it's a real-time cultural exchange bringing authentic hip-hop to a global audience while showcasing Europe's diverse local scenes. Every stop connects local talent with worldwide viewers through live streams on FokisTV, creating a unique platform where artists can represent their city and viewers can experience hip-hop culture across borders.

First show kicks off in Basel, Switzerland Friday January 24th, starting at 20:00 CET / 2PM EST. Be sure to follow @Fokeezy on Instagram and Facebook for full schedule as we roll it out.

Fokis On Hip-Hop | Interview with Sadat X

12/30/2024

Fokis On Hip-Hop is an interview-style show delivering raw, unfiltered conversations across the hip-hop spectrum, from legendary artists, DJs, and producers to newcomers and seasoned veterans from all over the world. No gossip. No drama. Just hip-hop.

In this 2012 interview at Krystal Clear Recordings, Brand Nubian's Sadat X shares authentic insights about, getting his start in the music business, his first Brand Nubian performance, creating the second Brand Nubian album without Grand Puba, the importance of being persistent and being accountable for your actions.

No Chaser Ft. Raze, Hot Rod & Killah Priest (2002 Video) Flashback

12/27/2024

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Originally released in 2002 as a vinyl-only single, "No Chaser" is now available digitally on all DSPs, for the first time as part of Loyalty Digital Corps, "Da Vault Collection". The song produced by Fokis also features, Raze, Hot Rod & Killah Priest and was filmed back in 2002.

Directed by: Neil Moreno
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About Da Vault Collection: A series by Loyalty Digital Corp. dedicated to preserving and presenting rare and unreleased Hip-Hop gems from the 90s, 2000s, and 2010s.

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