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Brian Dillon

Beloved Irish hip hop radio show comes to an end after 24 years

Tonight will be the last airing of popular Irish hip hop radio show The Plastic Attack after 24 years.

Having first aired on Dublin's PowerFM in 1998, The Plastic attack is hosted by Irish hip hip historian and broadcaster DJ Laz-e, AKA Eric Moore.

The show launched when hip hop was first finding its way into the Irish charts, making The Plastic attack a one of a kind show for its time.

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The show touches on the origins of hip hop and has seen its host interview huge figures such as Afrika Bambaataa, Patti Astor (New York's Fun Gallery), and Charlie Ahern (director of Wild Style).

Eric has also shared the stage with the likes of RUN DMC, Blonde, Gary Numan, Sugarhill Gang and Public Enemy.

Eric Moore backstage at Vicar Street with Public Enemy (Eric Moore)

Eric has spent the last six years as a presenter with RTE GOLD, playing music from the past seven decades.

With The Plastic Attack coming to an end, Eric, alongside publisher Gary O'Neil, is shifting his focus towards his book, Where Were You In Irish Hip Hop, which charts 40 years of hip hop culture in Ireland.

Eric said of his beloved radio show: "We achieved so much on the Plastic Attack. It was a dream come true, interviewing my musical hero's.

"24 years is a long time to spend doing something you love. I will miss the show, especially the banter in the chatroom.

"Friday nights will never be the same."

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