Funky Fridays feat. Boca 45 (UK)

Dig, Eat, Beats, Repeat – four words that sum up the life of Boca 45. Known as somewhat of a Bristol institution from his early days selling hip hop from behind the counter of seminal Hip Hop record shop Purple Penguin, his Dynamo Productions pseudonym with Andy Smith (Portishead) and more recently the psyche rock/hip hop stylings of the massive Malachai (Zane Lowe’s “Hottest Record In The World”) and the cinematic
Dolman alongside Ben Salisbury, it’s safe to say Scott “Boca 45” Hendy has worn a few caps in his time.

Returning to his Boca 45 alter-ego, for this – his third album under the name, finds him returning to his b-boy roots and creating an album almost purely from sounds, beats & samples. As an avid record collector and well travelled DJ, he has amassed a wealth of sources, be it block party rap, rare Latin percussion, progressive rock wigouts or obscure eastern European oddness, it all goes into the mix to create his unique style – steeped in heritage, but looking forward.

With so many releases over the years on labels such as Island, Domino, Grand Central, Illicit, Jalapeno, Unique and Jack To Phono, under a slew of aliases, it’s always tricky to pin the man down. As he says himself, the best way to soak up the Boca 45 experience is to catch one his blistering live DJ sets.

Boca 45 is always ready to hit the clubs, armed with a heaving box of 7” vinyl. His aim? As it has been on all his global travels and international DJ shows, to whip crowds into a frenzy with his crazy collection of vintage vinyl gems.

Cost
Before 12:00 a.m: Free Entrance
After 12:00 a.m: 20,000 LL