We Play Music hosted by Dj Dlux premiered its first live show on 15th January in the Queen of Hoxton, bringing bands and artists to you live and direct on Deja Vu fm. With talent from wall to wall and Deja’s own Joshua Jones and TDK co-presenting, it was always set to be a big night.

The opener of the evening Delilah accompanied by Stirra, started the night how it meant to go own, showcasing her promising new track, and ending on a beautiful rendition of Cry Me A River.

Next on was Dylema from 4WordMusic, who played an inspired set, and is surely one to watch for the coming year, likewise Tereza Delzz, whose new single ‘Secrets & Lies’ is out soon.

Tereza Delzz

With the first live band of the night, and full of charisma Cynikal and his Street Orchestra really got the crowd going, and his masterful lyricism and flow intertwined with the groove created by the Cajone and Guitar players gave a refreshing and positive sound. We were then blessed with the voice of Angel J to finish the first half, already established in the scene, but reaffirming her position as one of the best vocalists in the Urban Scene.

Angel J

Cynikal

Opening the second half Dionne Reid set the levels high with a great vibe and an even greater voice, and Kenza maintained this with a strong set, accompanied by an amazing band, her hip hop medley being one of the highlights of the night, finishing on her new single ‘I Believe’. Jay Jay (Born 2 Sing) then brought a huge dancehall vibe to the Queen Of Hoxton, before making way for White Powder Gold, an act that made a huge mark on the night, combining big guitar riffs with a powerful vocal, almost Rage against the Machine like, but whatever it was they tore the place down! Soneni & The Soul finished the live bands for the night, getting absolutely everyone on their feet in approval.

White Powder Gold

Soneni & The Soul

To make the night, Big Narstie came on as a special guest to P.A his track ‘Gas Leak’ bringing a madness to the stage, and to the whole of the Queen Of Hoxton. With Deja’s D Power Diesle coming on too, to premiere his new track, a remix of an old Skepta classic, it brought the night to a riotous close.

Big Narstie

The opening night of We Play Music turned the Queen Of Hoxton into a place for presenting future Kings and Queens of the UK Music Scene. and was a testament unto itself that We Play Music, but we don’t Play when it comes to Music. This night is only the beginning however, having kickstarted a revolution with a new concept in Urban Radio Culture, with Deja vu being at the forefront in bringing you the best up and coming talent in the UK scene.

Follow Deja Vu on twitter at @dejavufm and DjDlux at @DluxDejaVu for updates on future We Play Music events and all things Deja.

You can follow all the artists from the night on twitter;

Dlux – @DluxDejaVu

Delilah – @delilahMusic

Dylema – @Dylema

Tereza Delzz – @DelzzOfficial

Cynikal – @cynikalmusic

Angel J – @MzAngelJ

Dionne Reid – @DionneReid

Kenza – @misskenza

Jay Jay (Born 2 Sing) – @jayjayborn2sing

White Powder Gold – @whitepowdergold

Soneni & The Soul – @SoneniTheSoul

Big Narstie – @bignarstie

Diesle D Power – @officialdpower

Credits for photography go to Jordan Williams, @jaydesignz, House of Hoxshore, @HouseOfHoxshore, and Tom Hanslien, @THanslienPhoto

Be sure to watch out for the next We Play Music, where Shystie is set to perform a live P.A.