Back once again with another crossword to keep you dome scratching through lockdown. This time we’ve upped the anti and made it a little tougher, with a much higher reward at stake. Complete the crossword, screenshot it and send it to yo@thedoctorsorders.com then we’ll take a look and contact the lucky winner who will win GUESTLIST FOR LIFE!   PLAY IN NEW WINDOW (BEST FOR MOBILE)   ...

As lockdown is still in full effect, we thought we’d give you a reaload on your dose of Hip-Hop brain games. This time in the form of a wordsearch, and a special Native Tongues edition at that. This one’s just for fun, but there will be plenty more competitions with prizes and tickets to be won so why not train up your grey matter below? PLAY IN NEW WINDOW (or just play below!)...

Spin Doctor’s Online Hip-Hop Pub Quiz 8.15pm (after NHS clap) Thursday 28th May 2020 Quiz link HERE: www.myquiz.org/p/355055     The Hip-Hop Pub Quiz is Back! Just because we can’t be together having fun does not mean we can have fun together. Since 2009 Spin Doctor has run the world’s first and only Hip-Hop Pub Quiz for any kind of Hip-Hop fan. Backpack nerds or someone who likes the odd Drake tune when it in the club the will all enjoy.   How it works…. 1 – Decide if going solo or in a group. Groups need a quick means of communicating so set up a WhatsApp group or similar. 2 – Choose witty team name. Best team name wins guestlist to The Doctor’s Orders (once we are allowed out!) 3 – Open TWO internet browser windows – one for online quiz and one for the live stream. Both can be on your computer or one on a computer and one on your phone. (We don’t think it will work with both on your phone!) 4 – In one window join us through The Doctor’s Orders Instagram or Facebook Live pages. Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thedoctorsordersuk/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/TheDoctorsOrdersUK 5 – In the other window join us on www.myquiz.org (full link available on THIS page on Thursday 30th April) to take part in the quiz (no need to enter personal details etc) 6 – Get Quizzing There will be prizes for the overall winner and for the team with the best name to get your thinking caps on and join us online, on this page on Thursday!...

Q-Tip Fifty 50 mixed by Spin Doctor Celebrating 50 years of Q-Tip in 50 tracks   London’s very own Spin Doctor has been a busy boy while in Lockdown. He has created this epic mix dedicated to the powerhouse that is Q-Tip. Using 50 tracks to mark The Abstract’s 50th Birthday on Friday 10th April 2020.   The mix combinies a bunch of Tip’s productions, verses, samples, interviews and more. From A Tribe Called Quest to Solange, Nas to Quincey Jones, the mix explores all aspects of this man’s genius.   There are very few artists that can claim such impact on an entire genre, but A Tribe Called Quest’s Q-Tip can do just that and more. As a member of what is widely agreed to be the greatest Hip-Hop group of all time, as a solo artist and as a producer for the great and the good, Q-Tip’s impact is immeasurable. Through his influence on the likes of J-Dilla, Kanye West and Pharrell, his influence can still be heard throughout all forms of Hip-Hop and Soul. Keep Bouncing!     Download Here  ...

Here to help you get through Isolation or Lock Down while still getting ya fix of Hip-Hop fun The Doctor’s Orders’ own Spin Doctor has created this (first of many) Hip-Hop Crossword for you. Take a look below and test your grey matter or take your time and download it through link below.  Send a pic of your completed crossword to yo@thedoctorsorders.com for a set of the answers. First one back will win +1 guest-list for show of their choice. We will also be streaming one of our legendary Hip-Hop Pub Quiz live soon so look out for that!  PLAY IN NEW WINDOW DOWNLOAD CROSSWORD  ...

After the huge reaction to his ‘Disco Doctor’ mix Spin Doctor keeps it soulful again as he explains: “In the midst of a 2 week Corona Virus Isolation I’m thinking about good music to bring us through and what better than the sweet sound of Soul. I put together a few of my fave soulful cuts. Not all strictly soul but definitely soulful! Music to lift the spirit and maybe move the body from Al Green, Roy Ayers, Prince, Mary J and more. I’d finished the mix with the incredible “Wake Up Everybody” which felt very right given the current pandemic situation but soon as I had finished the mix I heard the tragic news about Bill Withers (RIP). That hit me hard so I took a moment and shed a tear. Bill’s one of my favourite artists ever and so I had to add a little 3 tune Bill Withers mix to the end of what was already a finished mix opening with ‘I’ll Be With You’ and it’s apt opening line of Bill singing… ‘I’ll be with you till heaven comes and takes me away’. RIP Bill Withers DOWNLOAD HERE  ...

Over the year’s Spin Doctor’s passion for Disco has got deeper and deeper. So now his first mix uploaded in over 3 years (since his Prince vinyl mix recorded on the news of Prince’s death) is an hour of a few of his favourite Disco floor fillers from the likes of Chaka Khan, Diana Ross, Ashford & Simpson as well as edits by some of the masters of the craft including Dimitri from Paris, Francois K, Kon and Late Night Tough Guy to name a few. Recorded in one take it is full of classics you are sure to know and underground smashes you are gonna love. This is a little something to get you dancing round the living room while you are stuck at home. Download this mix...

Hip-Hop vs Afrobeats   Due to current government advice around coronavirus we have taken the difficult decision to postpone this monthly party until further notice. The health and safety of our loyal supporters, venue staff, DJs etc are always our priority and we therefore figure it is better to be safe than sorry. Customers can be assured that any tickets purchased for events that can not go ahead will be refunded in full.   10.30pm-4am, Third Saturday of the Month Concrete, 56 Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6JJ     The Doctors Orders’ ‘Hip-Hop vs…’ parties have proved to be one of London’s most exciting, with the on-going success of Hip-Hop Vs RnB and Hip-Hop Vs Dancehall. With the continued rise of Afrobeats across London we felt it was only right to guarantee another road block party for the people at this incredible venue. Get ready for the ultimate clash of genres as Afrobeats takes on Hip-Hop every month at Concrete. With a hand picked crew of residents on rotation including Neptizzle, Jevanni Letford, Chris K Martin & Esi there is nowhere else to go to get your Afrobeats and Rap fix. Get ready ‘cos this is about to go off! PLEASE BRING VALID PHOTO ID TO GUARANTEE...

45 x 45s   Due to current government advice around coronavirus we have taken the difficult decision to postpone this monthly party until further notice. The health and safety of our loyal supporters, venue staff, DJs etc are always our priority and we therefore figure it is better to be safe than sorry.   10pm-2am Saturday 28th March& Last Saturday of every month   Old Street Records, 350 Old Street, London EC2 Free Before 10pm || £5 after   To prove that great things come in small packages The Doctor’s Orders return with their 45’s special now as a monthly party across both floors of the brilliant Old Street Records. Those little 7” platters that had our mums and dads dancing round the jukebox are experiencing a serious revival among the DJ community. Just check the #45Friday trending on instagram. Never ones to be swayed by trends our DJs have long been collecting these fun sized vinyl bombs and will be spinning all manner of Hip-Hop, Funk, Dancehall, Soul, Disco and a sneaky bit of Pop that is sure to keep you rocking in your socks all night. Residents will be keeping things bumping with a selection of 45 of their incredible collections of 45s. Joined by the best DJs in the game dusting off their collections of floor fillers for what is gonna be an incredible monthly party....

Jehst 7pm-10.30pm Sunday 18th October 2020 The Jazz Café, Parkway Camden, London NW1 7PG       One of the UK’s most iconic Hip-Hop artists – Jehst – returns to the legendary Jazz Cafe stage for this special show. Having been at the forefront the UK’s Hip-Hop scene for the past 20 years, Jehst will be performing all the best loved tracks from his 6 incredible albums at this live show which is sure to be another highlight of one of the most accomplished home grown rap careers. As an MC, producer and driving force behind his own YNR label Jehst has asserted himself as possibly the most influential rapper to ever emerge from these shores. Pushing the boundaries of his chosen art-form while providing the blueprint for countless sound-alikes, Jehst’s sound has defined a generation. With a discography now stretching into triple figures his career has been typified by a restless creativity and side-projects galore. PLEASE BRING VALID PHOTO ID TO GUARANTEE...

Our first ever 100% Hip-Hop party at The Book Club was off the hook! A Huge crowd had the places packed from start to finish. DJs Semtex, CJ Beatz, The Shejay & Emma Gower all smashed it.  Look out for part 2 coming soon! [Show as...

Hip-Hop vs RnB   Due to current government advice around coronavirus we have taken the difficult decision to postpone this monthly party until further notice. The health and safety of our loyal supporters, venue staff, DJs etc are always our priority and we therefore figure it is better to be safe than sorry. Customers can be assured that any tickets purchased for events that can not go ahead will be refunded in full.   9.30pm – 3.30am, 1st Friday of Every Month Trapeze, 89 Great Eastern Street, London EC2A 3HX CWD Sarah Harrison Complexion £7 advance || £25 group ticket for 5 || £10 on door For Group, Birthday & table bookings please contact bookings@thedoctorsorders.com NO ID = NO ENTRY                Hip-Hop vs RnB is now the most popular night out in the capital. With monthly parties packed to capacity for the last 5 years, The Doctor’s Orders are now throwing this regular road blocker in the brilliant Trapeze basement in the heart of Shoreditch. Our incredible line up of residents will tear through the greatest Hip-Hop and RnB anthems both old and new for our discerning crowd who come to bump and grind their way through to the small hours.  Get in touch for Birthday complimentary entry, tables & large group discounts here...

Real Love has quickly become a real special night out for those guys and gals looking to shake a leg to the finest RnB and 80’s Soul. Bringing a class crowd to the brilliant Miranda @ Ace Hotel this one is going to grow and grow!  [Show as...

Hip-Hop vs RnB @ Trapeze continues to be one of the best parties in London with an incredible fun loving crowd filling the dance-floor every month!  Grab your tickets for next month now!  [Show as...

Hip-Hop vs Dancehall    Due to current government advice around coronavirus we have taken the difficult decision to postpone this monthly party until further notice. The health and safety of our loyal supporters, venue staff, DJs etc are always our priority and we therefore figure it is better to be safe than sorry. Customers can be assured that any tickets purchased for events that can not go ahead will be refunded in full. 9.30pm-3.30am Friday, 2nd Friday of Every Month Trapeze Basement, Great Eastern Street, London EC2A 3HX £7 advance || £10 on the door || £25 Group Tickets Get in touch for Birthday complimentary entry, tables & large group discounts – bookings@thedoctorsorders.com Residents on Rotation Ras Kwame (1xtra) DJ Cable (1xtra) DJ Raskal Teddy Lewis MC Pranksta & Special Guests                London’s hypest monthly rave Hip-Hop vs Dancehall has returned to it’s roots in East London and re-launched at it’s spiritual and first home – Trapeze. Bringing it back to the raw energy of one incredible basement room, 3 DJs, one host and all of your favourite rap and bashment heat this is the formula that saw this become one of London’s best loved parties With residents Ras Kwame, DJ Cable, DJ Raskal, Teddy Lewis and host MC Prankster joined by special guests each month we are going to be blowing things up each month so grab your cheap advance tickets. Get ready ‘cos this always goes off! PLEASE BRING VALID PHOTO ID TO GUARANTEE...

Hip-Hop vs Dancehall continues to be one of London’s most exciting parties in London and continues to pack them in month after month. Our incredible line up blows up the spot every time.  Check the pics and head to facebook to tag yourself. [Show as...

J-Dilla Changed My Life 2020 was another incredible sold out event. A HUGE thanks to all of the DJs and performers for taking part and to all of you that came to attend!  Once again we raised loads for charity and can not thank you enough!  [Show as...

The Doctor’s Orders present DJ Nu-Mark (Jurassic 5)   Due to current government advice around coronavirus we have taken the decision to postpone this event (new date TBC). The health and safety of our loyal supporters, venue staff, DJs etc are always our priority and we therefore figure it is better to be safe than sorry. Any tickets already purchased are of course still valid for the new date once it has been confirmed. 9pm-2am Saturday 2nd May 2020 @ LP @ The Curtain, 45 Curtain Rd, Hackney, London EC2A 3PT (entrance on Scrutton Street)   DJs DJ Nu Mark DJ Matman Mo Fingaz £10 Early Bird || £15 advance Strictly limited to 200 tickets NO ID = NO ENTRY                      DJ Nu Mark has been one of the most innovative and well travelled DJs in Hip-Hop. Both as part of Jurassic 5 and solo he has played records in more countries than most could name. He has created sets from the music created by toys and most recently has set the internet alight with his monthly Zodiac video routines created only from music by artists of that star sign. This rare London set sees him play one of the most intimate clubs you can imagine. With just 200 tickets available you need to grab yours now!  ...

Smif-N-Wessun ‘Dah Shinin’ 25th Anniversary Tour   7pm-10.30pm Sunday 20th September 2020   The Jazz Café, Parkway Camden, London NW1 7PG                Join Smif-N-Wessun, one quarter of Boot Camp Clik, for what is sure to be another sold out night of classic Hip-Hop at The Jazz Café. Brooklyn in the mid 90’s was a hotbed of Hip-Hop creativity that birthed many of the hottest names of the golden era; Biggie, Gangstar, Mos Def, ODB, Kane and Sean Price. Alongside these names Smiff-N-Wessun carried the torch for hard-hitting, jazz drenched boom-bap that became the blueprint of Hip-Hop for years to come. The powerful duo of Tek & Steele continued to push the game forward with their slick rhymes and personal chemistry. Now 6 albums deep from their 1995 classic debut “Dah Shinnin’ to 2011 Pete Rock produced ‘Monumental’ those wise enough to be in the house are sure to blessed to a night of the finest beats and rhymes they are likely to hear....

Once again Hip-Hop vs RnB NYE was packed to the rafters with party people rocking and shocking to the sounds of our resident DJs. Get involved and tag yourselves in the Facebook gallery below and do not miss out 1st Friday’s @ Trapeze Basement & last Friday’s at Paradise Kensal!   [Show as...