Dubplate Drama

Dubplate Drama invites you to participate in special projects...

2009-07-27T09:11:00.000-07:00

Fans of Dubplate,

Would you like to let the makers of Dubplate Drama know what you think of the show?

2 special research projects are being carried out giving fans the chance to tell us what they think of Dubplate Drama past, present and in the future.

To be selected for the focus group contact dubplatedrama.focusgroup@live.co.uk

To be selected for a phone interview contact rose.aldean@cranfield.ac.uk

A gift will be provided for your time.

The Dubplate Drama Team

'Let It Out' - free download!!!

2009-07-03T10:50:00.000-07:00

Don't miss the chance to get your free download of the Dubplate Drama theme track - Let It Out - produced by Bless Beats featuring vocals from Donaeo, Wretch 32 and Double S.

Download Let It Out here!

You can also watch the official Music Video right here

From left - Wretch 32, Donaeo and Double S

From left - Double S, Donaeo & Wretch 32

Tune in to Dubplate Drama 3 - Part 2
C4 - 4th July 01.25am (early Sun am)
MTV Base - 7th July 10:00pm

What happens next is up to you...

2009-06-26T06:33:00.000-07:00

Checkout Dubplate at MySpace

The Fam have made it to the top, with a no 1 record they should have the world at their feet.

But when fame and fortune becomes greed and jealousy, friend turns against friend - it's now become a matter of life and death.

What happens next is up to you...

Dubplate Drama 3 - Press Screening Exclusive

2009-06-25T03:35:00.000-07:00

Last week at the Prince Charles cinema in Leicester Square, Dubplate Drama 3 was officially unveiled to the press.

All the big names were present from RWD to Flavour to Westide FM to Dazed & Confused to Channel AKA.

The response was alot and everyone thought the show was heavy!!

Check out the leading lady, Tulisa from N-Dubz, on the red carpet

The key cast get together for group shot before heading in to the cinema

Wretch 32 at the screening

Photographs by Ashleigh Jadee

Download Wretch 32 on the Dubplate Drama 3 Theme Track - Let It Out - from the Dubplate Drama homepage - www.myspace.com/dubplatedrama

Dubplate Drama 3 part 1 hits your screen tonight on Channel 4 @ 00.15am

Exclusive behind the scenes interviews with Tulisa & Ricci

2009-06-24T09:52:00.000-07:00

N-Dubz's very own Tulisa plays 'Laurissa' in Dubplate Drama 3 accompanied by Ricci Harnett who plays her boyfriend 'Prangers'.

It's a heavy relationship and is an example of Dubplate confronting hard storylines head on.

A behind the scenes video that is not to be missed...

Dubplate Drama 3 - behind the scenes with Tulisa & Ricci

Series 3 Part 1 on Channel 4 - Thursday 25th June 00.15am repeated Saturday 27th 00.45am

Series 3 Part 1 on MTV Base - Tues 30th June 22.00pm

Exclusive behind the scenes with Tim Westwood

2009-06-24T09:34:00.000-07:00

Hit up this behind the scenes video and spend some time with none other than the Big Dawg himself on the sofa.

He talks about his cameo in the finale series and how Dubplate connects with the streets...

Dubplate Drama 3 - behind the scenes with Tim Westwood

Series 3 Part 1 on Channel 4 - Thursday 25th June 00.15am repeated Saturday 27th 00.45am

Series 3 Part 1 on MTV Base - Tues 30th June 22.00pm

'Spit It Out' Winners Announced!!!

2009-06-24T02:25:00.000-07:00

ChildLine and Dubplate Drama are proud to announce the four winners of the 'Spit It Out' competition - Cynikal, Breezi, Mph and Lady Leshurr

Since receiving the news about their winning entries the four winners have been whisked to London to re-film their lyrics at MTV’s studios.

Tune into to Dubplate Drama 3 part 1 on Thursday @ 00.15am on Channel 4 to see the winning entries.

Cynikal

Cynikal caught the judge's eyes by performing his lyrics about keeping the art of hip-hop real.

To watch Cynikal's winning entry click here

Breezi

Breezi impressed the judges with her lyrics about friends, music and family

To watch Breezi's winning entry click here

Mph

Mph went down a storm with the judges by performing his lyrics about life, freedom and respect.

To watch Mph's winning entry click here

Lady Leshurr

Lady Leshurr knocked the judges socks off by performing her lyrics about child cruelty and the tragic case of Baby Peter.

To watch Lady Leshurr's winning entry click here

Series 3 Part 1 on Channel 4 - Thursday 25th June 00.15am repeated Saturday 27th 00.45am

Series 3 Part 1 on MTV Base - Tues 30th June 22.00pm

Exclusive behind the scenes interviews with Tulisa & Dappy, D.Brain & Sleazy

2009-06-23T08:23:00.001-07:00

Calling all Dubplate fans - we have some very special footage to show you from behind the scenes at the filming of Dubplate Drama 3.

...behind the scenes with Tulisa & Dappy
...behind the scenes with D.Brain & Sleazy

Sit back, enjoy and hold tight for DPD 3 hitting your screens (Part 1) this Thursday on Channel 4 @ 00.15am and next Tuesday on MTV BASE @ 22.00pm

Dubplate Drama 3 - behind the scenes with Dappy & Tulisa

Dubplate Drama 3 - behind the scenes with D.Brain & Sleazy

2009-06-22T07:13:00.000-07:00

Dubplate On 1Xtra!

2009-06-10T03:42:00.000-07:00

This weekend, Bless Beats, Wretch 32 and Double S could be heard on Tim Westwood's 1Xtra show, talking about Dubplate and the official theme tune, 'Let It Out'. To listen back to the show, just click HERE.

Behind the scenes at the filming of Dubplate Drama 3

2009-06-09T04:30:00.000-07:00

We thought we'd give you another sneak peak into the goings on behind the scenes at the filming of Dubplate Drama 3...

The days on set were long but the actors fronted up and the the new series is BIG!!!

Check out Dubplate old timer Shystie prepping for a night shoot...

D-Brain (Roger Griffiths) enjoys a cuppa on set

The final touches - Dubplate Drama 3 in the edit suite

As the first episode gets nearer they'll be loads more pics & vids for you to check out so keep an eye on the MySpace site and don't forget to hit up the blog!

DPD 3

Let It Out Exclusive!

2009-06-08T03:02:00.000-07:00

This Sunday-gone, it was a day of madness in south-west London when we shot the video for ‘Let It Out’, the official theme tune to Dubplate Drama 3, produced by Bless Beats featuring the vocal talents of Donaeo, Double S and Wretch 32.

So while most of the Wimbledon residents lay asleep in their beds, the Frsh production crew, Dubplate team, and the all important stars of ‘Let It Out’, were on route to the Watershed Club.

The first surprise of the day came courtesy of The English National Ballet School. Despite being a teenager himself, choreographer and dance student George Williamson rolled up with his entourage to bring a fresh perspective on ballet. You wouldn’t be the first to go ‘huh’ when you think of ballet dancers pirouetting to grime, but that’s what went down.

Suitably impressing the MCs, Wretch32 learnt a few positions and all the guys took it in turn to pose for pics with the female dancers who pulled off more high kicks and tricky looking manoeuvres than any pole dancer could muster. Far more tasteful too.

With the extras turning up quicker than another dodgy MP expense claim, RWD TV and SB_TV were there to catch all the behind the scenes action, along with a full crew from Flava TV. Along with some dodgy hair-dos, there was a lot of colour, balloons, silly string and party vibes going down.

Professor Green, Big Narstie, actor Isaac Ssebandeke, Janee, Mos Wanted, Young Nate, Nu Brand Flexx and many more of the Dubplate friends and family passed through to show their support or go nuts in the group scenes.

Watch out for the behind the scenes video footage coming soon…

Words: Chantelle Fiddy

Dubplate Drama 3 behind the scenes

2009-06-02T07:59:00.000-07:00

Dubplate Drama is back with a third installment and we wanted to show you some exclusive pics from behind the scenes!!!

Check out comedian Eddie Kadi preparing for his scene with Isaac Ssebandeke

Ricci Harnett who plays 'Prangers' catching up with his lines!

The crew hard at work...

Dappy from N-Dubz in character as 'Sleazy'

Watch this space to check out more from behind the scenes at the filming of Dubplate Drama 3.

And don't miss the show when it hits your screens late June!

Dubplate Drama Series 3 Trailer

2009-05-26T09:22:00.001-07:00

Dubplate Drama Series III Trailer

Support the Spit It Out campaign

2009-05-21T10:17:00.001-07:00

The Spit It Out competition closes on Monday 25 at 5pm (BST)

So if you've still got something to say ... Spit It Out !!!

The 'Spit It Out' Campaign

2009-05-21T10:06:00.000-07:00

As well as the Spit It Out competition being a place where people can showcase their talent, it also aims to get across that whatever matters to you, matters to ChildLine.

Watch this video to learn more about the Spit It Out campaign and why the celebrities who supported it got involved...

Behind the scenes - Exclusive!!

2009-05-21T09:50:00.000-07:00

We thought it was about time you got a sneak peak into the celebrity bumper shoot at MTV Studios in February.

The likes of Tim Westwood, Jay-Sean and Chipmunk came down to support the Spit It Out campaign and show their love for Dubplate Drama.

The bumpers they kindly filmed for us have helped inspire young up and coming artists to Spit It Out and tell us what matters to them.

They've also been used as TV bumpers for the Dubplate Drama series 2 repeats currently on Channel 4, MTV Base and MySpace.

Check It Out...

MC Fontz Spits It Out

2009-05-21T09:20:00.000-07:00

Wanna know what matters to MC Fontz?

... Watch him Spit It Out!!!

KIG Spit It Out

2009-05-21T09:17:00.000-07:00

Wanna know what matters to the KIG boys?

Tune in below to check it out...

XO Man Spits It Out

2009-05-20T10:08:00.000-07:00

Wanna know what matters to XO Man?

Check out the vid to find out...

Donaeo Spits It Out

2009-05-20T10:01:00.000-07:00

Wanna know what matters to Donaeo?

Hit up this video to find out...

Wretch 32 @ Radio 1's Big Weekend

2009-05-19T06:44:00.000-07:00

Check out Wretch 32 performing at Radio 1's big weekend in Swindon.

He was performing on the Introducing stage and showing the festival goers what he's all about with 'Superhero'.

By the looks of it everyone had bare fun!

p.s. spot Vis on the decks...

Behind The Scenes - Making of the Track

2009-05-18T10:43:00.000-07:00

Check out this behind the scenes look into the making of the Dubplate Drama 3 theme track 'Let It Out'

Produced by Bless Beats with vocals from Donaeo, Wretch 32 and Double S...it's a seriously bangin tune and the video gives you a sneak peak into the creative juices that were flowin in the studio.

Listen out for the tune this summer - It's gonna be BIG!!!

Turning Point Spits It Out !!!

2009-05-11T08:07:00.000-07:00

The Spit It Out team were down at the Roundhouse in Camden this weekend for the Turning Point Festival.

Some big acts were down there – Tinchy Stryder, Kano, Bashy, Ghetto

Tinchy on the main stage

None other than marathon man himself … Likle P

Natty followed Tinchy on the main stage and Noisettes were the penultimate act before Kano concluded the night. For more visit www.roundhouse.org.uk/turningpoint

Plenty of new artists were also making their names heard! Not least of these were the MCs/rappers/spitters/singers stepping up to the plate and telling us what matters to them.

People were spitting it out left right and centre on topics ranging from music, making it and keeping it real.

Keep an eye on the gallery to see the new entries…

www.myspace.com/dubplatedrama

New contenders Spit It Out !!!

2009-05-07T06:12:00.000-07:00

Spooks, Chanda and Vitz have all told us what matters to them...

They've uploaded their videos to the Spit It Out competition and are in with the chance of appearing in the ChildLine sponsorship bumpers for the new series of Dubplate Drama.

To find out what matters to Spooks click here

To find out what matters to Chanda click here

To find out what matters to Vitz click here

To enter the competition go to www.myspace.com/dubplatedrama and Spit It Out...

3 weeks to go...

2009-05-01T08:22:00.000-07:00

The Spit It Out competition closes in 3 weeks from today so be sure to upload your entry and be in with a chance of appearing in the ChildLine advert bumpers for Dubplate Drama 3 this summer.

For inspiration click here to check out Tulisa from N-Dubz, Chipmunk and Tim Westwood and others saying what matters to them...

New artists stake their claim...

2009-04-30T04:24:00.000-07:00

The Spit It Out competition is hotting up!

New entrants have told us what matters to them...

Click Here to check them out

New entries alert !!!

2009-04-28T10:57:00.000-07:00

Wanna know what matters to Shylo?...
Click Here

Wanna know what matters to Spikez?...
Click here

Wanna know what matters to TheJbKid?...
Click here

Go to www.myspace.com/dubplatedrama and let us know what matters to you...

N-Dubz in The Sun...

2009-04-28T10:37:00.000-07:00

Check out N-dubz in The Sun today...

Big up to the guys for keeping it real and achieving their goals.

Click here to read the article

Look out for Dappy and Tulisa in Dubplate Drama 3 coming soon!

Tinchy and N-Dubz at No.1 !!!!

2009-04-28T10:08:00.000-07:00

Massive congratulations to Tinchy and N-Dubz for getting to number 1!

Go to myspace.com/dubplatedrama to watch Dappy, Tulisa and Fazer Spit It Out...

Tim Westwood

2009-04-15T07:05:00.001-07:00

Fall back!

Ghetts Spits It Out...

2009-04-15T06:55:00.001-07:00

Spit It Out Exclusive!

2009-04-15T04:52:00.000-07:00

It was a Dubplate takeover down at the MTV HQ in Camden, when it came to filming the ChildLine bumpers. Having spent the last few weeks lining up talent for the ChildLine bumpers – the mini-ads you see throughout each episode – we witnessed a star studded line-up of lyric spitting and vocal harmonies. Tasked with coming up with a rhyme or a few lines around the ChildLine competition ‘Spit It Out’, encouraging creative hopefuls to get it out, Chipmunk was first to step up and deliver 8 bars of grime madness. Ironik, Craig David, Jay Sean and Mpho all lent their voices to the camera so keep checking the blog for the evidence.

Not ones to fall back, we made sure our main man Michael Adeyeye was down at the MTV studios, to take shots. Big up Karen O' Sullivan on the make-up frontline too...

Let's not front: when you see guys on TV, in videos, on film... they are wearing make-up. Think about that next time you go to an indie dance and clock the chaps in eyeliner. It ain't nothing new.

Adam Deacon knows what's poppin'

Ace (of 1Xtra Troublemakers fame) goes in hard...

Ironik gets his make-up game on

Having enjoyed chart success with 'Chip Diddy Chip', Chipmunk still found time to represent and spit some inspirational lyrics

Gemma Cairney, one half of the 1Xtra breakfast show, alongside Trevor Nelson, and presenter/ stylist on T4's Frock Me, gets her slap on

We loved his last track 'Sing 4 Me', and we love Ghetts. Make of that what you will

Ironik gets all superstar ahead of shooting his bumper. Look out for his video with Chipmunk and Elton John. I kid thee not

Normally when Josh interviews someone they laugh. Vis, on the otherhand, took it very seriously

Kojo paid Karen to laugh

If you haven't done so already make sure you download Mpho's mixtape The Art of Pop here It's massive. And free.

The big dawg Tim Westwood told the other cats to fall back. Go hard or go home.

N-Dubz - Wouldn't You

2009-04-15T03:52:00.001-07:00

The new video from N-Dubz. Dappy does alot with that wrench while Tulisa, wow, stunning. One of the best songs off the album, Uncle B, no doubt.

N Dubz Tulisa - Spit It Out!

2009-04-15T03:32:00.001-07:00

N Dubz Dappy Spits It Out

2009-04-15T03:31:00.001-07:00

Don't forget to check out N Dubz on tour... mind you tickets are sold out so if you ain't got one...

Chipmunk Spits It Out...

2009-04-08T08:30:00.001-07:00

To enter the Spit It Out competition and be in with a chance of recording your own bumper for Dubplate Drama, log onto our MySpace page.

Dubplate Roof Top Battle!!!!

2009-04-03T23:54:00.000-07:00

So its about 10.30pm now.. its a likkle bit on the chilly side. You can find the ‘man dem’ on the set waddle like penguins when cameras are off but as soon as the tape starts rolling every one lets down the shoulders, looking real cool whilst holding an appropriate battle face frown slanted to one side doing the ‘bad man’ lean. Big Narstie was in a t-shirt all night! Don’t know how he dun it!

Nasty GLC and Isaac held everyone up in stitches! They were cracking a whole heap of jokes that had everyone bennin up the whole night through!

Despite the temperature though, the air was heated with excitement! The 30 gib (camera on a crain) seemed like a type of dinosaur that crawled through the air and towered over the entire set. The huge scene lights literally filled the sky making it hard to remember what time of day it actually was!

Every take and every newly completed scene seemed to punch home just how skilful the cast are, just how big a movement Dubplate really is and how enormous this series is going to be. It is defiantly making one of the heaviest contributions to shaping the UK scene of the creative arts, media, music and entertainment!

If you want to see UK history in the making then don’t miss the new series of Dubplate Drama especially this episode…you guys need to see what happens!!!

Watch this space!

Spit It Out!

2009-04-01T07:01:00.001-07:00

Do you want to appear in an advert on MTV Base, C4 and MySpace, courtesy of ChildLine? Whether it’s your best bars or you’ve just got something to say, we want to hear from you. Craig David, Jay Sean, Chipmunk, Adam Deacon, Trevor Nelson, Mpho Skeef and Tim Westwood have already recorded there’s, all you have to do now is log onto myspace.com/dubplatedrama, and upload your video to the gallery. Judges will include head of MTV Base Jasmine Dotiwala, the legendary Tim Westwood, writer and director of Dubplate Drama, Luke Hyams and ChildLine’s creative director, Ian MacArthur.