Question for U.K. peoples

[Big Cwolf the savage]

With airline prices dropping, been thinking about visiting my uncle who lives in London, I was wondering if ya'll could recommend any cool spots to visit while I'm hanging.  Thanks for the help.

[Don Rizzle]

what kinda thing u looking to do?

[Bramsterdam (see ya)]

how about you go to holland and pay a visit to the weed cafes? lol, isnt there some in england too. Oh well, Holland everything is legal

[Dj Eskimo]

umm go down Oxford Street for shoppin and shit like dat but if u go down there check out Mr Bongos for hiphop and they got loads of flyers in there for all the months hiphop going ons in and around london, also check out the hmv there cant really think of nething else, depends on what ur looking to do?

[Kaidy]

umm go to Camden on a saturday. covent garden is coo, especially in the evenings. leicester square and oxford street are the tourist hotspots. brixton academy usually has good people performing, nice venue too. hyde park on a sunny day is good.

beware tho, london is very expensive

[CharlieBrown]

Brixton Academy is a nice venue? What crack are you smoking?
Where's Mr Bongos on Oxford Street, because i've never seen or heard of it?

[Don Rizzle]

beware tho, london is very expensive

Posted by: All Eyez on ME  Posted on: Yesterday at 08:23:39pm  
how about you go to holland and pay a visit to the weed cafes? lol, isnt there some in england too. Oh well, Holland everything is legal

we have actually have some open one openned here in bournemouth about a year ago n got shut down on the same day the owner was recently cleared of any charge.

i think there one actually up n running somewhere near manchester although the owner got arrested on the day of opening there do a lil research if u wanna go.

if u wanna goto camdem go on one of the days the market is running i forget which they are tho, camdem has some nice shops looking shops n that which sell lots of stuff affiliated with drugs.

oxford street if u wanna do a bit of shopping carnaby street which is just off the steakhouse on oxford st is worth a looking too

if u want to just chill regents park its nice there

word of advice if u smoke buy ur ciggarettes b4 coming to england they're bloody expensive here esp. in london

these r some of the hiphop events happening soon:

EPISODES THREE, FOUR AND THE CONCLUSION
The final heats for the '8 Mile' MC Championships take place next week.
We cantell you that Fallacy will be performing on finals night. DJ 279, Skully,
Pogo, Rodney P, Skinny Man, Dan Greenpeace will be among the judging panel,
and to give that extra special air of occasion Mekhi Phifer, who plays Future in '8 Mile', will be hosting the event and Pharoahe Monch also graces us with his skills. Number one ticket right now? We think so!
29 May - The Coronet, Elephant and Castle, London. Tickets: £12 in adv/ £15
on door.
http://www.xspromos.com
http://www.8milemc.co.uk
http://www.ticketweb.co.uk


FOLLOW THE LIGHT
The new cameo king Sean Paul plays his only UK date in London next month,
and this date is pretty much guaranteed to sell out. So get on it!
26 June - Ocean, 270 Mare Street, Hackney, London. Tickets: £18.50 adv.
Info: 020 7314 2800
http://www.ocean.org.uk


RUSSIANS HAVE TAKEN OVER
Workaholic DJ Vadim keeps up his relentless work rate as he continues his
Russian Percussion tour. Contact your nearest venue for ticket details.
MAY
26 - Rock City, Nottingham, with Jazzy Jeff.
29 - Jazz Fudge Night @ Cargo, London.
30 - Def Ethics, Club Mango, Brighton.
JUNE
4 - The Reading Rooms, Reading.
7 - Strawberry Fair, Cambridge.
13 - Good Lookin' @ The End, London.

FOOD FOR THE SOUL
As ever, the fourth Saturday of the month sees 'Breakin Bread' bringing hip
hop's elements together under one roof. Guest DJs George & Bones and IQ.
Guest breaks Funk & Disorderly and Sinstars.
24 May - The Rhythm Factory, 16-18 Whitechapel High Rd, London. Tickets: £5
b4 10:30pm, £8 After, £6 cons.
http://www.sincru.com

KUNG FU COMING TO YOU LIVE
Another month sees a live performance from Skinny Man and The MUD Fam at
'Kung Fu', as well as Manchester's finest Konny Kon, D.R.S. and Strategy.
The usual crew is in affect with host Mystro. Remember to smile for the
Spine TV cameras as they film for 24 hr internet TV show 'Kung Fu Live' on
http://www.spinetv.com.
20 May - The Underworld, 174 Camden High St, Camden, London. Tickets £5
Info: 07940 168366/ 07960 170 240
http://www.kungfu-london.com
http://www.stargreen.com
http://www.ticketweb.co.uk

[Kaidy]

Brixton Academy is a nice venue? What crack are you smoking?

i think its a cool venue. ive been to see a couple shows there, i think the layout and the acoustics are the shit. sorry if i offended you

[OpTiCaL]

Brixton Academy is a nice venue? What crack are you smoking?
Where's Mr Bongos on Oxford Street, because i've never seen or heard of it?

mr bongos was THE place to buy hiphop music back in the day....


....they made millions in the late 80's and were the masters advertising in mags like hhc when it was only a baby!

That and red records in brixton were my hangouts to buy all the best hiphop had to offer and could import


Now Brixton academy...that bring back greatest memories back in like 92 - 96 when i went away to uni...saw ice cube there...cypress hill...gravediggaz...
/..but to name a few

ahh



they right about camden market too...nice threads...mostly good prices although are a couple expensive stalls there cos of the passing tourist trade!
Can even buy weed lol if ya brave enuff...but i dont advocate that as a stranger to the area.

my fav places are niketown...cant resist...tower records sometimes good for rare stuff (although expensive and not as good as aforementioned record stores)

as a tourist check out the london eye...leicester square for a movie (in the evening best) ...alot of nice places to eat right there too...too many to mention!

So much to do...so little time  (in my case cash when i go home lol)

[mauzip]

go to holland

[Big Cwolf the savage]

Some great advice for places to check out.  Thanks again for all your help.  When I touch down I'll holla and if anyone wants to hit a pub, I'll buy a round .