Broken Wing and BOTW present NightjaR
Mala Leche is the debut hip hop record from Doves’ Jimi Goodwin, under the nom-de-plume NightjaR. He assembled some of his favourite MCs for the project, and for one night only the whole flock orbits Manchester for the debut live performance of songs from the album.
The fiercely independent Homeboy Sandman; Detroit royalty Guilty Simpson and Quelle Chris; underground king Sonnyjim; Bronx-residing Pruven with Cannibal Ox’s Vast Aire, plus Manchester prodigy Burgundy Blood all perform songs from Mala Leche live, for the first time, anywhere.
NightjaR is a murky, beat-driven aspect of Goodwin’s output that provides a useful alias in the process of him becoming completely himself. After appearing on Pan Amsterdam’s second LP ‘Ha Chu’ under the guise of Coup Diablo, Jimi honed the NightjaR sound which was fleshed out further by the illustrious MCs joining him tonight.
Jimi performs and provides musical direction for the event, together with fellow Ha Chu veteran and well known face at Band On The Wall, Agent J of Groovement.
A Broken Wing and Band On The Wall presentation.
PRUVEN
With a sound that can best be described as quintessential hip hop, Pruven delivers thought-provoking, razor-sharp lyrics that just might cause folks to stop nodding their heads long enough to write an e-mail to their Congressman. The Va/Connecticut-based emcee now resides in the Bronx, NY and brings a soulful respect of hip hop’s heyday to the present-day.
https://www.instagram.com/pruven1
GUILTY SIMPSON
Known for being one of J Dilla’s favourite rappers and a frequent collaborator of the legendary late producer, Detroit’s Son, Guilty Simpson, represents the Motor City to the world.
Photo: Eric Coleman
https://www.instagram.com/guiltysimpson
SONNYJIM
Known primarily for his lyricism, Sonnyjim has produced a new 10-track album with NYC wordsmith Homeboy Sandman entitled Soli Deo Gloria. Perhaps most well known for 2016 LP Mud In My Malbec and 2022’s White Girl Wasted with producer The Purist, where he laid down bars with Jay Electronica and MF DOOM, Sonnyjim is also one third of hard hitting outfit Pataka Boys, a celebration of hip hop and the Indian diasporic experience.
https://www.instagram.com/mudinmymalbec/
VAST AIRE
Vast Aire is a rapper from New York City, and half of the New York hip-hop duo Cannibal Ox, which consists of himself and Vordul Mega. He is also a member of the rap group Atoms Family.
He was born in Mount Vernon, New York, then lived in Jamaica, Queens before moving to Harlem, where he became acquainted with the underground hip-hop scene, performing in many clubs while still a teenager.
Vast Aire’s fame increased significantly as part of Cannibal Ox. Together with record producer El-P, their 2001 debut titled The Cold Vein was a critical success. Since then, Vast Aire has pursued solo interests including albums Look Mom… No Hands and The Best Damn Rap Show.
https://www.instagram.com/vastaire2090/
HOMEBOY SANDMAN
Homeboy Sandman is a fiercely prolific rapper from Elmhurst, Queens. Having released albums on Stones Throw Records and Mello Music Group, he continues to work with the finest producers in dropping magnificent projects – most recently Sonnyjim, Mono En Stereo, Illingsworth, Yeyts and Brand The Builder.
https://homeboysandman.bandcamp.com
QUELLE CHRIS
New York by-way-of Detroit’s Quelle Chris is a Grammy and Oscar nominated rapper, and an animator and ex-Blockbuster employee. He’s created work in several genres, and is known for uniquely crafted albums including recent works Death Tape 2 with Cavalier and Denmark Vessey, DEATHFAME with Chris Keys and Knwxledge, the hard hitting Guns and Eveything’s Fine with Jean Grae.
He worked with Chris Keys to compose part of the score for the Oscar-winning film “Judas and The Black Messiah” with director Shaka King.
https://www.instagram.com/quellechrist
BURGUNDY BLOOD
A UK based crew conceptualised by rapper / plasterer / actor Burgundy Blood, made up of several different rap personas that lived inside the psyche of one deluded and vulnerable MC – a persona that extends to envelop MPC prince Richard Weedawn and production guru Roman Dave Moses.
https://www.instagram.com/burgundybloody
NightjaR
Jimi Goodwin’s NightjaR is a murky, beat-driven aspect of Goodwin’s output that provides a useful alias in the process of him becoming completely himself.
After providing 2 beats on Pan Amsterdam’s second LP ‘Ha Chu’ under the guise of Coup Diablo, Jimi honed the NightjaR sound to create the Album Mala Leche released to surprising acclaim from the the strangest corners! In 2024 which was fleshed out further by his reaching out to the illustrious MCs joining him for the project.