BEG TO DIFFER | ROYAL PARK PUB | 29th APRIL

Think there's no rap scene in Leeds? Audacious Events BEG TO DIFFER! We have curated some of the best upcoming local grime artists, to put on a huge show down at Royal Park Pub. With cheap tickets, cheap drinks and some incredible talent; we know we'll see you there!

Emmanuel Simpson, also known by his stage name Blackson, was born on March 26th, 1987 in Aversa, Italy.

He continued to make a name for himself in the rap scene, appearing on "Italy's Got Talent" and the third edition of "MTV Spit" hosted by "Marracash" in 2013.

In 2021, Blackson released his second solo album titled "Outsider," which features a diverse range of tracks showcasing his unique style and talent.

In 2022, Blackson achieved a significant milestone in his career by collaborating with Shogun, a Scottish multi-platinum artist, and a finalist in the popular TV show "Rap Game UK."

This collaboration further solidified Blackson's position as a rising star in the rap scene. Blackson's ability to deliver authentic and engaging verses combined with Shogun's dynamic flow and lyricism made for a truly memorable collaboration. 

Delivering a wholesome mix of Hip-Hop, Rap and Afro sounds, coupled with laid back but charismatic persona, J. Kas is an entertainer who's purpose and passion is to solely entertain and create good music.

With features on BBC Radio 1Xtra (DJ Ace), BBC Radio 6 Music (Tom Robinson). The BBC Introducing staple-man charted at number 10 in BBC Radio Sheffield's top 50 Tracks of 2022, marking it his 4th appearance in the chart over the years.

The artist has opened for the likes of the Morgan Heritage (3x Grammy award winners) at the Leeds Black Music Festival, walking out Rotherham based boxer Kash Ali for his European title fight which saw the boxer take the belt to become the IBF European Heavyweight Boxing Champion.

King of New Yorkshire Vol.1 out April 28th

Born in Bristol but raised in the West Yorkshire town of Huddersfield, D Gilla is known for his lyricism, his versatility and introspective way of life. (D) Gilla’s music will have you dancing or have you immersed and engaged with his storytelling. Recently he has been staying out of the public eye to perfect his craft and produce quality music for all to enjoy. His first and latest EP “Paper Cuts” depicts how young people’s kindness can be corrupted by their environment and societal norms. Whether you like his style or not, he is someone to keep an eye on in the future.

D3 is a Spoken Word Artist who's been performing on the live gig and festival scene for 20 years. Her real talk, themes of female empowerment and machine gun delivery make for a high-energy thought-provoking performance! 

During the pandemic, D3 has spent the time preparing her long awaited album, Product of Society. The album tour will took place throughout 2022, kicking off with the first single 'Check Me Out', launched on the 21st of January in Northen Guitars. Denetta went on to play at Northen Green Gathering, Tribal Warrior festival and Punchbowl festival and supported 90s band, Arrested Development in 2022 amongst many other performances. She released her second single 'Just Be' in May 2022. D3 plans to release her album later this year.