Eek A Mouse, Dawn Penn,Scientist,- Sat 31st Jan - Motion Bristol

HORIZON PROMOTIONS present

EEK A MOUSE

DAWN PENN

SCIENTIST

TIPPA IRIE

KIKO BUN

LAID BLAK

SASHA STEPPA

SATURDAY 31st January

MOTION // BRISTOL

DOORS 5.00PM - 10.30PM

EEK A MOUSE
Ludicrous, bizarre and uniquely original, few entertainers have had such a profound effect on the reggae dancehall scene as Eek A Mouse.
Revered for his wit and humour, biting social commentary and infectious energy, Eek A Mouse became a household name in Jamaica through his signature vocal style called 'sing jaying' a combination of toasting and singing with a strong percussive element
His high-pitched vocal style would set him apart from his peers, but what truly elevates him above the rest is the quality of his melodies and music.

DAWN PENN
Dawn Penn is a Grammy nominated Artist of the original queens of reggae music. First female reggae artist to perform at the BET Awards and a native of Kingston, Jamaica, she grew up in a musical family, studying piano, classical violin and performing with her sisters Pat and Audrey in churches. Her first recording "When I'm Gonna Be Free" was in 1966. She then recorded for the legendary Coxsone Dodd at Studio One and her first hit came in 1967 with the title "You Don't Love Me - No, No, No", one of the most famous reggae hits of all-time which has been covered by countless artists around the world including Beyonce, Rihanna, Sean Paul, Wu-Tang Clan, Eve, J Millz and Lily Allen to name a few.

SCIENTIST-DUBMASTER
Scientist, is a legendary Jamaican recording engineer and producer, born in 1960, who rose to fame in the 1980s mixing dub music. A protégé of King Tubby, he learned his craft at Tubby's studio before developing his own extravagant mixing style, characterised by deep, bass-heavy sound, wild album titles, and distinctive artwork. Scientist pioneered complex, layered mixes, especially during his time at Channel One Studios, and his innovative work continues to influence modern dub and electronic music.

TIPPA IRIEis a Britishreggaesinger and DJ fromBrixton,London. He first came to prominence in the early 1980s as an MC on the South London reggae soundsystem Saxon Studio International.

He first achieved national exposure on night-timeBBC Radio 1in the mid-1980s, with thesingles"It's Good To Have The Feeling You're The Best" and "Complain Neighbour" (onGreensleeves Records), before achieving aUKTop 40hitin 1986 with "Hello Darling".

He has collaborated withAlexander O'Neal,Long Beach Dub All Stars,The Skints, andChali 2na. He enjoyed further success in 2003, when he appeared onThe Black Eyed Peas' track "Hey Mama" He has also collaborated with the London-based avant-dancehalloutfitThe Bug, on the single "Angry" from the albumLondon Zoo.

KIKO BUN

It's not often that an artist comes along with a truly unique demeanour, one that stands out as incomparable to the rest of the landscape.

North-West Londoner Kiko Bun is one in a million. A rare artist that offers a contemporary voice for his generation of music that is utterly timeless. Blending contemporary versions of reggae, soul and hip-hop, Kiko Bun collaborates with artists across generations and genres to infiltrate the mainstream with something truly unique. A true crate-digger of vintage music, Kiko takes his influences from Panama's big bass sound, the London lifestyle and a slower pace of metropolitan life.

LAID BLAK (DJ SET)

Laid Blak was brought together after producer DJ Bunjy joined forces with MC Joe Peng to conquer the 90’s jungle and rave scenes.

The duo’s musical direction took a course that has led them to seek out some of Bristol’s finest : Lui the bass player, Stacy on drums, Scotty the guitarist, Sam on keys and Tita vocalist.

SASHA STEPPA

Sasha Steppa is a dynamic sound system selector from Bristol, renowned for her selections across reggae, roots, and dub. Since launching her brand in 2012 and soundsystem in 2022, Sasha has quickly made a name for herself on the global stage. Her resume includes performances at events such as Rototom Sunsplash, International Dub Gathering, Dubquake, Boomtown and Glastonbury where her sets have captivated audiences with her deep, authentic vibes. Sasha's talent and passion for the genre has also led her to make history as the first women to bring her soundsystem and share the stage with the legendary Channel One Soundsystem at Bristol’s own Teachings in Dub, further cementing her reputation as a key figure in the reggae and dub scene. Whether she's selecting music on her own soundsystem or collaborating with other iconic acts, Sasha Steppa continues to push the boundaries of reggae music, bringing her unique performances to audiences around the world.