Sean West interviews XS:IF (for LeftLion) Yemi Akinpelumi (aka XS:If The Hiphop Disciple) is an old friend of us here at LeftLion and one of the forefathers of hiphop in Nottingham. He promoted the Prescription nights that ran in Hoodtown for years and was also a founder member of The Cult - a series of regular DnB events  read the full post here >>

Album Launch Tour.... XS.iF is currently mid-way through his album launch tour, the next dates are Home, 100-106 Leonard Street, Shoreditch, London, EC2A on Thursday 31 July 2008, followed by Carpe Diem, Calverley Street, Leeds on 4th August. Touring with the Manchester born artist are Sylence, Sophie  read the full post here >>

Debut Album due for release 08-08-08 The month of August sees the release of Manchester-based artist XS.iF's (pronounced 'excessive') debut album, 'The Hip Hop Disciple'. His unique brand of hip-hop might take some by surprise, with its positive outlook, retro sound and injections of memorable humour. Born in  read the full post here >>

Album Launch Tour Update Tours up to date have included performances at the MAPS festival, Manchester 24/05/08; Preston City Carribean Festival, Preston 25/05/08; and The Blue Cat, Heaton Moor, Stockport 06/06/08. Forthcoming album launch tour dates are as follows: 29th June 2008 - The Golden  read the full post here >>

Album Release and Launch Tour Update Tours up to date have included performances at the MAPS festival, Manchester 24/05/08; Preston City Carribean Festival, Preston 25/05/08; and The Blue Cat, Heaton Moor, Stockport 06/06/08. Forthcoming album launch tour dates are as follows: 29th June 2008 - The Golden  read the full post here >>