Music, hip-hop within 5 miles of Glasgow

Over-14s show. Alternative hip-hop crew hailing from Oakland, California, who are part of the Hieroglyphics collective.

A stripped back, sharp blend of hip hop vocals and folky guitar, duo Alex Lusty (Acarine) and Boz Boorer (Polecats) tour in anticipation of their debut album.

Downtempo, hip hop, funk and dub from this Brighton-based DJ/producer.

Over-14s show. Harlem rapper du jour who was inspired to start rapping in earnest following the death of his brother.

The first person to retain the UK Beatbox Champion title for two years in a row embarks on his Beardytron Beta tour.

Soppy ballads and R&B with a tasteful hip hop edge from the all-conquering commercial troubadour who has also written a bunch of hits for other artists including Travie McCoy and BOB and who comes backed with a fine old school band of funk soul brothers.

The hip hop superstar is the first name announced for the Glasgow Summer Sessions series of big outdoor gigs.

Scot-hop sounds from Hector Bizerk, a stripped back drum and rap duo. Fun, rhythm-filled times. Or as the band itself so eloquently puts it: 'DRUMS. RAP. YES.'

Over-14s show. Harlem-based rapper of Afro-Peruvian descent with a socio-political slant to his material.

Over-14s show. Respected alternative hip-hop crew from Los Angeles, who have recently reformed, known for their socially conscious lyrics.

Over-14s show. Aka Seattle rapper Ben Haggerty and his producer sidekick who scored a big online hit with their track Thrift Shop celebrating the joys of charity shopping.

Over-14s show. Urban duo most recently seen on The X Factor.

Over-14s show. Fatlip and Slimkid3, founding members of this alternative hip-hop crew from LA, perform their debut album Bizarre Ride II in its entirety to mark its 20th anniversary.

Soulful six-piece Rio Callahan promote their 'Glamorous' EP.

Infamous rap duo from Dundee who couldn't get arrested for their Scottish accents so posed as Californian rappers to land a deal.

Scotland's Hip Hop Heavyweights come together at the West End Festival to create an evening of relevant music with universal appeal.

Over-14s show. Well-connected rapper from the Cash Money stable.

Over-14s show. Veteran hip-hop crew from the Bronx, who have been rhyming on and off since 1984.

Over-14s show. Up-coming US rap star with a fondness for weed which tends to dominate his lyrics.