RedRobin Top Ten – September 2013

Michael Robins A.K.A RedRobin is a Wellington selector and documentary-maker. Growing up he spent a lot of time at the Paramount and Embassy Cinemas in New Zealand’s capital city, and worked for a…

Deadly Hunta NiceUp Interview Special

Check the Deadly Hunta Interview Special, produced and hosted by DJ Art from Newtown Sound.

Sugar Minott NiceUp Interview Special

Check the Sugar Minott Interview Special, produced and hosted by DJ Art from Newtown Sound. More info: NiceUp SoundCloud NiceUp MixCloud

Richie Spice NiceUp Interview Special

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The Producers and Earl Sixteen – Juicy Black

A brand new 7" out of the A-Lone Ark Studio in the north of Spain, this tune rocked the opening night of the recent Rototom Dubstation. The moment the drum lick begins you will know why. The story of…

Morgan Heritage NiceUp Interview Special

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Junior Reid NiceUp Interview Special

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Interview with Messenjah (Reality Chant) and Kris Kemist (Reality Shock)

NiceUp talks to label owners and producers, Gabriel 'Messenjah' Calcott (Reality Chant Productions), and Kris Kemist (Reality Shock Records), about their debut collaboration, the 'You've Been Bad'…

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Rototom Sunsplash 2013

17 - 25 August @ Benicassim, Spain For many reasons, this eight-day festival is a must for reggae enthusiasts. It showcases the best in emerging and established artists over several stages, has daily…

Newtown Sound Digital Selections 2010

5-Star General, DJ Art, out of Newtown, Aotearoa, brings a mix focusing on killa Digital Reggae music from the past, the present, and the future. Featuring: Dub Terminator, Unitone Hi Fi, Tapes,…

John Holt – Ali Baba

Treasure Isle (1970) A little over a week ago, Nottinghill Carnival, the biggest reggae party on the planet, was in full swing. The sun was shining, I’d got my fill of jerk chicken and I was heading…

Mark Professor 7″ – Oystah Card

Producer Wrongtom teams up with Mark Professor on his new reggae/dancehall label Rongorock. Oyster Card may sound a bit odd to those who have not used London public transport in the past ten years,…