** UPDATE ** Statement from WonkaVision:

"Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been canceled I will look into ticker refunds on Skiddle now, sorry to everyone. Watch this space as we will put another party later this year."

The sun is shining & regardless of the weather there will be nothing but summer vibes at the Last Resort this Saturday. The legend that is Wonka~Vision is returning once more to Swansea and brings with him an incredible line up to the Last Resort. 

Totally Tropical Yard Party I at the Last Resort - May 2018

After the amazing success of their first Totally Tropical Yard Party they're back for round two with non-other than UK Hip Hop / Reggae / Drum & Bass / Club legends The Nextmen. And if that wasn't big enough - The Nextmen are bringing North London reggae artist Kiko Bun with them. 

Also playing during the day (which is set to be an absolute belter) is Wonka himself, Syn, Active, Jared, Swansea's own old skool legends Survival Soundsystem, Golobnaize & a whole room of music curated by the legendary Dogruff!!! 

And if that wasn't enough of a reason to buy a ticket (here) there will also be a rum shack, a Jerk BBQ, palm trees, Pina Coladas & so much more! Fancy dress is also a must!!! 

Keep up the summer vibes this Saturday!!!! Remaining tickets are currently at £7.00 - so grab em quick before they increase to £10.00 / sell out! Click here to bag yours!! 

Something a little different for our featured gig this week, but something we feel very passionate about supporting - the Swansea Hip Hop Scene. 

If someone asked me about the hip hop scene in Swansea before we started the Swansea Music Hub - I would have answered with "little to non existent", but the fact is, there is a really strong underground hip hop scene in the city that needs to be celebrated & supported by a wider audience. With acts and producers like Craze The Jack, Rufus Mufasa, Ananas, T-Rev, F Dot Xtra, Lewis Cullen & Neezo listed on our artist directory and leading the way, you immediately get a sense that our city's hip hop scene is thriving. (I'm sure there's so many more amazing acts missing here too - if so get in touch & let us know!!)

And what better way to celebrate and support it then by heading to Cinema & Co this Saturday evening! With live performances from the artists at the forefront of the scene - Rufus Mufasa & Craze The Jack, this is one night not to miss. 

Your ticket will not only provide you with live sets from these two, but there's also

• a graffiti exhibition featuring the works of Smak, Skroe, Over, Sadsak, Unity & friends
• Breakdance from B-boy 'Rickie the Spin' & friends
• a screening of STYLE WARS: THE ORIGINAL HIP HOP DOCUMENTARY (1983)

Tickets available here: 

Doors open at 19.00

**Age Restriction: 12 and up**

Hip hop artists and rappers in Swansea seem to be a rare find when looking at the music scene at large, but one artist who has stamped his mark on the city is Craze The Jack. 

Craze The Jack (aka Craig Lewis) is both a rapper and producer and has a sound that is undeniably influenced by old school hip hop and artists such as A Tribe Called Quest, Big Daddy Kane and E.P.M.D. which is really fresh to hear in a UK music scene dominated by grime. His production on the tracks certainly have an old school vibe to them and makes you imagine a younger Eminem could have been rapping over the top back in the late 90s / early 00s. 

With a wealth of material on his Soundcloud and bandcamp pages, it's hard to know where to start with Craze's stuff, so we've recommended three tracks to get you started: Murdered It, Extreme Motion and Hanging Over. If you're in from there, we suggest you head to his bandcamp site and listen to (or better still buy!) his EP RAW (Real and Welsh) and debut album E.Motion. What you'll soon start to realise is that not only are his lyrics are really relatable and delivered in a unique way, but the hooks and choruses on his tunes are really catchy!

When Craze played at our Swansea Musician's Forum in February this year he absolutely smashed it!! In a room where I think it's fair to say the majority would not actively seek out a hip hop show in Swansea, he had the ability to win over the whole room, get everyone involved and commanded the stage that made you want to watch, listen and sing along. 

With an album due very soon from Craze this is a very exciting time to start following him and keep up to date with what's to come. We're certainly very very excited. 

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Written by Simon Parton