Ward 21 – Still Disturbed
Germaican 'Still Disturbed' is the latest release from the JA based dancehall group, Ward 21. Known for their bashment reggae production skills as well as their colourful vocal performances, this…
Bunny Rugs – What’s The Use – Track of the Week
Last week saw the passing of yet another legend. The world will miss one of the most vocally gifted singers to emerge out of Jamaica. William Clarke AKA Bunny Rugs was the lead singer for Third…
Jah9 – Steamers A Bubble – Track of the Week
7'' on Hitbound/Shamala This was a tune that surfaced just after Xmas but is gaining momentum as we speak, as more heads realise it's out here, having been obviously overlooked due to the season.…
Don Fe – Weep Not and Weep Dub – Track of the Week
Forthcoming on Steppas Records, limited pre-release on CD This week’s tune has a special story for me, as I have been lucky enough to witness it in some unique circumstances. The first time was at…
Crucial B (Crucial Vibes Sound System, Hamburg) – Sat 25 Jan 2014
When: Saturday 25 January Where: Laundry Bar - 240 Cuba Street, Wellington Featuring: Crucial B, Steve the Hat and Winston Spliff 9pm start, no cover charge Crucial B from Crucial Vibes Sound System…
King Kong – He Was A Friend – Track of the Week
As a selector I cover a lot of eras and styles of Jamaican-influenced music, but between remixes, refixes, mashups, and modern productions, a digital sound definitely dominates. Nothing wrong with an…
Dancehall Nice Again – Sat 18 Jan 2014
When: Saturday 18 January Where: Afrika - 18 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington Featuring: Jah Red Lion, DJ Art and DJ Dozen $5 on the door, 10pm start Dancehall Nice Again returns for another night of…
African Brothers – Lead Us Father – Track of the Week
I first started collecting originals back in the 90s. I was working six days a week and taking home decent money. One of my favourite haunts was Daddy Kools, which by then was on Berwick Street in…
Wake the Town – Sat 4 Jan 2014
When: Saturday 4 January Where: Havana - 32 Wigan Street, Wellington 10pm kick off, free! The Wake the Town Crew are back in session for 2014. This time featuring NiceUp selectors, Conviction Roots…
Crucial Vibes Mix for NiceUp
Selector Crucial B, founder and sound owner of Crucial Vibes Sound System (Hamburg, Germany), is now 22 years at the controls. This is a mix of his favourite and rarest tunes, deep out of his 7" and…
Mikey Jarrett feat. Kimbra Morris – Haul and Pull – Track of the Week
Dubshot Records In America, the nineties were a boom time for dancehall reggae. The popularity of foundation Jamaican dancehall artists like Shabba Ranks, Tenor Saw, Josey Wales and Supercat was…
NiceUp Reggae Xmas – Fri 13 Dec 2013
When: Friday 13 December Where: Laundry - 240 Cuba Street, Wellington 9pm till late, free! Join the NiceUp Crew for the annual end-of-year mash-up, with an all-star line-up and all-crew in session!…