Ian M

Back before rap music became an industry and prior to the younger generations referring to hip hop as a genre and not a culture, you had the founding elements which were on display in abundance at the @thatyardthing in Manchester last Sunday. Shout out to @blunt_shank and all of the others who pulled together a fantastic free day for the hip hop community 🙌 Of course, it wouldn’t have been possible without all those across the generations who gathered en masse throughout the day from Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, a couple from Nottingham 🙄 & beyond!🫡. Wicked DJ sets from @tommy_p_nuts @jamiegroovement & Ana May @blunt_shank & local Manchester & music industry legend Johnny Jay @jjcreate808 all playing records as we used to call them👌Big thanks to all of the b-boys & b-girls on the floor allowing me to self indulge in spinning the b-boy breaks for my set and the likes of @bboylitefoot @jago.616 etc. supporting & guiding the younger guys coming through. Thanks also @we_are_bepo for the workout on percussion 😮‍💨😂and all of the others for the stalls. Food & drinks. Brilliant venue and sound system also👌 Can’t wait for the next one 👊