Jigga Juice - ג’יגה ג’וס

Jigga Juice - ג’יגה ג’וס

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Jigga Juice is one of the leading hip hop shows on Israeli radio and one of IDC Radio’s (106.2 FM) flagship shows, hosted and edited by Tomer Gershenman. Since its debut airing in May 2010, Jigga Juice has established itself as a home for local talent and a must-hear for hip hop fans of all creeds, spreading the word of hip hop to Israeli and worldwide listeners through a fresh mixture of classic and new music.

In the six years that Jigga Juice has been on the air, it has achieved some major accomplishments, landing first appearances on any Israeli media by key figures such as DJ Shadow, Alchemist, Rakim, KRS-One and and many more. On the local front, artists such as Nechi Nech, Tuna, Lukach and Cohen@Mushon, as well as Palestinian rappers Saz and Tamer Nafar, frequent the show’s welcoming studio, working their magic live on the airwaves. Jigga Juice not only promotes but also produces original Israeli hip hop content. For the show’s third year anniversary, Jigga Juice gathered some of Israel’s top MCs to feature in a series of ‘Cyphers’ (rap sessions featuring multiple artists) that were released on the show’s facebook page.For it’s 5th anniversary, an all-star anthem was recorded for the show, featuring Israel’s best mc’s. The song’s recording was captured and documented by VICE magazine for their “Hip Hop in the Holy Land” documentary. For the 6th anniversary, Jigga Juice continued its tradition of celebrations by gathering top notch Israeli MC’s such as Peled and Axum along with live band “Dub LFO” for a two hour celebratory jam. .

Looking to the future, Jigga Juice is going to continue its role as a harbinger of hip hop music and culture in Israel, producing quality shows and original endeavors, promoting good music and bringing it to as many ears as possible
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