S&C Sunday Line-up – September 19th
Words by Sarah Opokiti (@sarahh_ade)
Sunday is day two of Strawberries & Creem festival, and we’ve got an amazing line-up from all over the scene ready to take the stages in Cambridge on 19th September.
We’ve got some mad artists on show – from Canadian R&B hitmaker PARTYNEXTDOOR, to the UK’s very own king of the north BUGZY MALONE on the Main Stage. On the decks at Studio S&C and the Renegade Roulade, we’ve got the biggest DJ’s across house, drum & bass, techno – you name it.
Check out the big names on Sunday’s line-up…
PARTYNEXTDOOR
The iconic Canadian R&B singer, songwriter and producer PARTYNEXTDOOR – well known for massive hits such as Believe It (featuring Rihanna) and Loyal featuring Drake and Bad Bunny from his 2020 album PARTYMOBILE – will be headlining this year’s S&C Sunday.
The Persian Rug singer was the first artist to sign to Drake’s label OVO Sound in 2013 at the tender age of only 19. He has since enjoyed great success around the world, with back to back global hit singles – including two Platinum singles and multiple Gold-certified albums.
Party’s sound can be described as modern day R&B/Hip-Hop music that is undeniably influenced by 90s R&B music – as he has stated inspirations such as 112, Blackstreet and Boyz II Men. Growing up, he sang in church – explaining the beautiful, refined tenor voice he uses to dance over the fine line between rapping and singing in his music.
PND’s last performance in the UK was in 2018, so we are incredibly excited to welcome PND to the UK for a headline show on the S&C Stage. This is most assuredly going to be one for the books. Sunday, Main Stage – be there.
Bugzy Malone
Prolific multi-genre MC Bugzy Malone – aka King of the North and Manchester’s finest grime and hip-hop artist – will be taking over the S&C main-stage on Sunday. He recently topped the UK charts for his hit feature on Tion Wayne’s Body remix that went viral on all streaming and social media platforms around the world.
He also recently dropped his long-anticipated latest album The Resurrection at the end of May this year – featuring amazing collaboration with the likes of Emily Sandé, Chip and Josh Berger – following several sensational offerings over the years, including his hard-hitting M.E.N series of tracks.
Bugzy is fully loaded with new bangers and we cannot wait for him to do bring the fire to the S&C Main Stage.
ABRA CADABRA
Tottenham-born rapper Abra Cadabra will also be performing on S&C main stage on Sunday 19th September. The young artist has demonstrated an incredible work rate – dropping two projects consecutively in the space of less than three months. He released his long-awaited album Product Of My Environment in December 2020 – which includes hits like Show Me – and a brilliant EP entitled Mixed Emotions in February 2021. Last year alone, he released six individual bangers and has set the bar high for his peers in the scene.
We can’t wait for him to take the Main Stage and perform all his big tracks, old and new – it’s gonna go off…
Tiffany Calver
The 26-year-old superstar DJ, presenter and radio broadcaster Tiffany Calver is an act you do not want to miss. Tiffany may be relatively young, but she is already a renowned DJ who has worked with the biggest names in music – including Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Drake to name a few. She has undeniably made a huge name for herself and is on a lane of her own
A champion for women in the scene, Tiffany is not only on the prestigious Forbes list, but is also the first woman to host the BBC Radio 1Xtra Rap Show – taking over from Charlie Sloth after he stepped down in 2018. This remarkable talent is not just highly rated for her lively live sets and her top tier track record in the industry – but she also one to admire for her passion for celebrating UK rap, from the chart toppers to the up-and-coming artists entering the scene.
Get ready for a wildly fun journey through UK music and culture when she takes to the decks on September 19th.
Mall Grab
One of the most promising and fast-rising DJs and producers, Mall Grab hails from Newcastle, Australia – but is currently based just down the road in London. Mall Grab has made an individual mark in dance music with his own unique interpretation of outsider House and Electronic music. His diversity in styles ranges from melancholic dark sounds to uptempo fun music – a unique combination that has set him aside as a promising fresh talent in the scene.
Get ready to dance till your feet fall off with Mall Grab taking to the decks at Studio S&C this September.
MOXIE
A highly-versed dance and house DJ, record label owner, and a promoter too – Moxie is a multi-talented artist whose set you do not want to miss on S&C Sunday. She started off her careers as a DJ at Kiss FM, and later became a residency holder at BBC Radio 1 and NTS Radio – where she’s held the longest standing residency to date. She’s hosted iconic house and dance DJs – such as Honey Dijon, Four Tet, and Jeff Mills. Whilst doing all these amazing things, she has founded her own music label On Loop. Moxie is an incredible woman in music, both behind the scenes and of course on the decks. Look out for her on Sunday on the S&C Studio stage.
Dimension
London based drum & bass DJ and producer Dimension is one of the leading names in dance music today. His list of achievements makes him one to look out for in the D&B landscape – from four time BBC Radio 1 Hottest Record in the World, to a sold out UK headline tour (including massive stages such as Fabric and Concorde 2), to being signed to MTA Records and RAM Records.
His latest 2021 album Organ has already done great numbers in streams and charts – with the first track Saviour, which was released in summer 2020, being Tune of the Week on BBC Radio 1. This banger landed him the coveted cover star spot for Spotify’s New Dance Revolution playlist.
With his unique sound and style, Dimension is one to look forward to on Sunday at the Renegade Roulade stage.
Hybrid Minds
Dynamic D&B duo from Buckinghamshire and Leeds, Hybrid Minds are known for creating melodic drum and bass like no other. The two have been creating music together since 2010, when they were both only DJing. Teaming up to work on becoming producers, they started to create the cinematic, electrifying and atmospheric sounds we hear from them today – combining innovative exquisite vocal melodies with high octane productions.
Since 2012, Hybrid Minds have released multiple EPs and three studio albums. They are not unfamiliar with major stages, either – as the two have sold out dance havens such as the London’s Printworks (which hosts 4000 people) during their 2020 headline tour.
Expect a day of D&B to remember, with Hybrid Sounds headlining Renegade Roulade on Sunday 19 September.
Jasper James
DJ, producer and remixer from Glasgow, Jasper James has curated his own-brand of off-kilter house and heads-down techno. He taught himself how to DJ at the tender age of just 13 years old, and has now taken over some of the biggest dance and techno stages – such as Warehouse project, Smartbar, fabric and Sub Club.
His name has grown immensely in a short period of time. After his year-long residency at Phonox in London, Jasper moved up to #69 on the Resident Advisor Top 100 DJs – and is also the youngest ever DJ to play at the Sub Club in Glasgow. Not only has he enjoyed outstanding achievements as a DJ, he has also got banging remixes under his belt – with numerous successful releases such as Crypto and his remix of Tiga’s Eye Luv U.
Jasper is a young prodigy who stands out by his signature sound. Experience the magic for yourself at Studio S&C this year.
CHAOS IN THE CBD
The talented brothers hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, Chaos In The CBD are known for their interesting blend of house, techno, jazz and disco. The dynamic duo started touring Europe in 2011 and decided to leave New Zealand permanently in order to stay better connected to their European fan bases – eventually moving to Peckham, South London. This inspired their 2015 EP Midnight in Peckham, which sold out in less than two weeks through Rhythm Section.
In 2017, the two took their career a whole step further and set up their own label – In Dust We Trust – alongside Jon Sable. Their sets are always full of energy, good vibes and amazing sounds. You can find them on Sunday on the Studio S&C stage. Be ready to have a good time…