The Sugarhill Gang and The Furious Five link up for tour in June

Image: Grandmaster Flash 

Pioneering hip hop acts, The Sugarhill Gang and The Furious Five are teaming up for a UK tour this summer. 

Channelling instantly recognisable hits like the seriously groovy 'Rappers Delight', The Sugarhill Gang fill out with original members Wonder Mike and Master Gee.

The double take of hip hop royalty is completed by The Furious Five with Melle Mel and Scorpio representing. Responsible for funky fresh joints like 'Freedom' their live-wire showmanship adds to this already dazzling spectacle of influential rap groups. 

The full list of tour dates are below: 

Norwich - The Waterfront, Wednesday 1st June 

Wakefield - Warehouse 23, Thursday 2nd June 

Glasgow - Hard Rock Cafe, Friday 3rd June 

Edinburgh - The Liquid Room, Saturday 4th June 

Newcastle - Riverside, Sunday 5th June 

Derby - The Venue, Tuesday 7th June 

Leamington Spa - Assembly, Wednesday 8th June

Bristol - Motion, Thursday 9th June

Manchester - The Live Room, Saturday 11th June

London - O2 Islington Assembly, Sunday 12th June  

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