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30 Tonne Slug is a Leeds based record label. We specialize in hip hop and related genres, and deal only with the highest standards of music. We strive to promote innovative artists, pushing boundaries while staying firmly rooted in traditional hip hop culture.

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	Wednesday 12th May 2010 MATTER WINS GOLDEN MIC CHALLENGE 2010!!! The multi-disciplinary MCing tournement created by Leeds Hiphop Scene, the Golden Mic Challenge, has been won by a 30Tonne MC for the 2nd year in a row. Matter fought off stiff competition from Tongue-Tied, Sage and Jimi Crackstar in the final, walking away with the gold plated Shure SM58 and a host of other prizes including a festival slot. 12 competitors had been whittled down over the three heats. Congratulations Matter! Catch Verbal Contact a...  Read More »
	Tuesday 11th May 2010 Northen Hostility - Bad Language Mixtape Vol 1 DOWNLOAD FREE NOW The long-awaited mixtape from Leeds supercrew Northern Hostility is finally out! Matter (of Verbal Contact, 30Tonne Slug) set up the 30-man clan in 2006, bringing together all the best bits of the Leeds Hiphop scene. And his years of tireless orchestration have paid off, now that you and yours can download this 19-track compilation, mixed by DJ Etch. Cop it at the following link: http://www.plunder.com/Northern-Hostility-The-Bad-Language-Mixt...  Read More »
	Thursday 8th April 2010 Alphabetix LIVE IN MANCHESTER April 16th @ The Herbal Sessions Alphabetix LIVE IN MANCHESTER April 16th @ The Herbal Sessions Grosvenor Street, M13 9UB HERBAL SESSIONS @THE ZOO, MCR FRIDAY 16TH APRIL // 10PM - 4AM £5 ENTRY // £7 AFTER 12am FULL HERBAL SESSIONS SOUNDSYSTEM & DECOR Playing a fine selection of; REGGAE ~ HIP-HOP ~ DRUM & BASS ~ DUBSTEP ~ JUNGLE LINE UP: - ALPHABETIX ("Good vibes hiphop crew straight outta Leeds") http://www.30tonnes...  Read More »
	Wednesday 17th March 2010 Verbal Contact support Souls of Mischief in Manchester Bigups to all the Manchester massive who made it down to see Verbal Contact supporting Souls of Mischief. What a bangin night!  Read More »
	Wednesday 17th March 2010 Alphabetix to play at Leeds Love Music Hate Racism All those in Leeds who love music and hate racism, get down to the West Indian Centre in Chapletown on April 17th. Meercat and Bongo Chilli will be burning down Babylon on the High Pressure Sound System, as will Paper Tiger. The Heartless Crew, Freyed Knot, Open Mic and Alphabetix will all be ripping up the hiphop room. There will also be Bhangra dancers, latin music from Tatu Caretta and Sendai all in da place! Get down and represent!  Read More »
	Tuesday 9th February 2010 The Headspace Mixtape Volume 1 (FREE DOWNLOAD) OUT NOW!!! The Basement Sessions x Hype Dog Headspace Mixtape is out now featuring some of the UK's best, including EXCLUSIVES from TY, Jack Flash, Chima Anya, Asaviour & IQ, Redbeard, Alphabetix&Verbal Contact, and Akira Kitesh,i and dope tracks from Lowkey, Prose, Mystro, London Zoo and SO SO many more!!!! Download the 32 track mixtape for FREE here: part 1 of 2 - http://sharebee.com/28a81a24 part 2 of 2 - http://sharebee.com/c16c33ba ...  Read More »
	Tuesday 9th February 2010 Basement Sessions feature on Verbal Contact Tune in to Basement Sessions on March 12th and hear interviews, live cyphers and exclusive tracks from Verbal Contact  Read More »
	Tuesday 9th February 2010 Basement Sessions feature on Alphabetix Tune in to Basement Sessions on 26th Feb for the Story of Alphabetix. Influence tracks and exclusive bars, plus interviews with the crew  Read More »
	Friday 20th November 2009 Alphabetix Review In Hip Hop Connection #005 Readers of Hip Hop Connection can get their hands on a FREE download from the Alphabetix Anonymous EP in the latest issue by checking out the EP review. Click here to download a copy of the latest HHC magazine www.hhcdigital.net “…a UK take on Jurassic 5’s chemistry…” HHC “…fresh from start to finish.” HHC  Read More »
	Sunday 15th November 2009 Verbal Contact EP Launch Night with Masta Ace & EDO G Catch Verbal Contact and Alphabetix on the 28th November @ The Elbow Room Leeds for the release of Verbal Contact’s ‘Literary Vices’ EP, with hip hop legends Masta Ace and EDO G…Tickets only £5! In advance from www.ticketweb.com Don’t miss!  Read More »