Daddy Gadman – No Human / Mic Shy

Rongorock 7" Daddy Gadman's "No Human" 7-inch is all about balancing catchy with serious. On the A-side of this Wrongtom production, the veteran UK MC speaks on some truth, with the chorus "no human…

Reddman UK – Time

You may or not have heard of Reddman UK. That's Reddman with two d's and an added UK on the end, not to be confused with the other one who hangs about with Method Man. And you may or may not have…

One Drop Tribe & Reality Chant – Here I Go Again

‘Here I Go Again’ is the latest lovers rock riddim from the One Drop Tribe. Produced by Reality Chant Productions, featuring our super talented brothers Israel Starr, Raggadat Cris, Lion Rezz and…

Fee Mix for NiceUp

From humble beginnings in Palmerston North, hosting a specialist house and techno radio show at age 16, to collecting records, moving to Melbourne in 2001, forming a crew, and running gigs, Fee…

Kentucky – Only The Poorman Feel It

Instantly upbeat and conscious, this rather rare digital reggae 12" (which Deadly Dragon Sound System recently sold out of at US$150) is a scorching condemnation of Jamaican socioeconomics. Calling…

Addis Pablo – Imperial Melody

Addis is the son of the legendary Augustus Pablo, and here he is following in his father's footsteps and continuing the 'Pablo' legacy on a heavy roots riddim, built by producer Frenchie for his…

L Que – NiceUp in the Jungle

Junglist Massive! Badman selecta LQ coming in with a Jungle Special for NiceUp. Representing Run It Red Crew and Echo Chamber Sound, outta Melbourne. More info: Echo Chamber SoundCloud Run It Red…

Jah Red Lion – LionHeart EP

A Chilean transplant to New Zealand, Jah Red Lion - flexing irie mic skills in both English and Spanish - makes a timely musical statement on his EP Lion Heart, with bass-heavy productions (and a…

Pupajim – Nobody Can Stop We

(Dub at the Pub dubplate) Jahtarian Dubbers Vol. 4 This fresh release comes on the fourth installment of the much desired Dubbers compilations, and 10-year anniversary of the Jahtari label.

Joe Nice (Baltimore, USA) – Fri 25 Jul 2014

When: Friday 25 July Where: Understudy - cnr Dixon and Cuba Streets, Wellington Also featuring Welly heavyweight selectas: Thief Dirty Red Deep Thoughts And mic controller, Winston Spliff…

Dancehall Nice Again – Sat 19 Jul 2014

When: Saturday 19 July Where: Afrika - 18 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington Featuring: Azbo (Auckland) Badjah Jnr Ranks 10pm start, $5 on the door

Ticklah Mix for NiceUp

Multifaceted musician and dub maestro, Ticklah, has been a continual and integral part of the NYC music scene for over a decade. With a natural knack for re-creating vintage Jamaican sounds, reggae…