Oxman Mix for NiceUp
Oxman is an institution in the London reggae scene. Perhaps most well-known internationally for his work with the renowned Dub Vendor and Soul Jazz crews, Oxman has a long and deep history, from…
Jaro Local to release debut album – Dakini Tangarareh
(CHM Supersound, August 2018) After releasing a number of highly successful singles over the past 2 years, Jaro Local, the fast rising Island Reggae star from the Solomon Islands, is preparing for…
Dub Organiser Roots Mix for NiceUp
Dub Organiser was formed by the acclaimed Dave Hendley and Stu Tolhurst in Whitstable in 1998. When Dave passed in 2016, Stu was joined by Keith Lawrence and Queen Kaori to carry on the mighty Dub…
Tippa Lee – Dancehall Ram Up
[Red Robin] Out on 7” as well as digital, “Dancehall Ram Up” is ready to satisfy discerning skankers, not only in the dance but surely also at home. This is the third release from New Zealand’s…
Beat Down Babylon meets NiceUp – Fri 27 Jul
When: Friday 27 July Where: Laundry - 240 Cuba Street, Wellington Featuring: Dirty Red, Shaw Shot, Conviction Roots (direct from London), Crazyeye and P Vans Beat Down Babylon and NiceUp join forces…
Beat Down Babylon meets NiceUp Mix
Beat Down Babylon and NiceUp join forces to bring big, bass heavy selection. Check them in session Friday 27 July @ Laundry, Wellington at Beat Down Babylon meets NiceUp.
Kali Ranks – Kill Dem All
(Def Jam, 1995) Throughout the early to mid-90s, the marriage of hip hop, reggae and dancehall was an impressive one. It gave fans of all three genres so much classic music that is still played out…
Interview with Dub Terminator by Skarob
Skarob talks to Dub Terminator about his latest release, Dubmental, and upcoming session with Jafa Mafia in Auckland City. SR: Dub Terminator, it's great to hear you have a new album releasing.…
NRG Rising – Say Yes to Life
From the opening track ‘Conscious Soul Rebel’, you know the latest album by Aotearoa reggae RnB group NRG Rising is going to be hot, smoky and sweet. Like sweet chili sauce on hangi potatoes during a…
Grafta Top Ten – July 2018
New Zealand born, Canadian resident Grafta aka Oliver Penny has carved out a niche for himself in the global dancehall community, splitting his time between riddim building, mixing work and…
Kid Nesian feat. Chi Ching Ching – Lalomu
(CHM Supersound, April 2018) I know a bit about Papua New Guinea (PNG). I went to boarding school with a lot of guys that were from there. They used to bring Chinese treats back with them after…
Koffee – Burning
Last year’s Ouji Riddim from Upsetta Records boasts a strong line-up of JA roots singers, including Busy Signal, Chuck Fenda, Jah Vinci, Luciano, Lutan Fyah, Michael Rose and more. But funnily enough…