Black Market – Sat 6 Jul 2013
When: Saturday 6 July Where: Havana - 32 Wigan Street, Wellington NiceUp Crew kick off Black Market - a new regular producers showcase session, hosted by K*Saba and Art Official. This month featuring…
Nitty Gritty – Every Man A Seller – Track of the Week
Black Roots / Deadly Dragon It always makes me feel a bit odd to write about a record that we reissued as the 'Track of the Week', but Nitty Gritty’s Every Man a Seller is just so good that to avoid…
Congo Natty – Jungle Revolution
Big Dada 2013 Congo Natty aka Conquering Lion aka Mikail Tafari aka Rebel MC, a pioneer of both UK rap and jungle music, has returned with his first LP in more than a decade. Surely, all jungle…
South Rakkas Crew (Mad Decent, USA) – Sat 29 Jun 2013
When: Saturday 29 June Where: Sandwiches - Cnr Majoribanks Street & 8 Kent Terrace, Wellington $10 Also featuring Art Official, Winston Spliff, Lady Acroline and Paradox. Electro-dancehall…
Sole & Paipo Top Ten – June 2013
Since beginning to collaborate musically just over six months ago, Sole (DJ/MC /Visuals) and Paipo (DJ) have fast become Westport's busiest DJs. A chance meeting at an art fair and a shared love of…
Solo Banton & Spectacular – Don’t It – Track of the Week
Irie ites 10", Ram Dancehall riddim Solo Banton and Spectacular handle the vocals on this tune, another Russ D-produced scorcher, soon to be released on the Irie Ites label. Irie Ites are a French…
Busty Brown – Only My Song To Sing – Track of the Week
Everyone knows by now from the majority of tunes I review, that I am partial to a sweet reggae vocal tune. My tune of the week has all the key elements of what I look for in a tune, hope you like it…
Wake the Town – Fri 14 Jun 2013
When: Friday 14 June Where: Havana Bar - 32 Wigan Street, Wellington Musical discs coming your way! Wake the Town is back in session for June. This time featuring NiceUp Crew selectors, Steve the…
Interview with Pylonz (In Real Life)
Flex talks to long-time New Zealand bass culture pioneer, James Meharry AKA Pylonz about his Christchurch-based vinyl record mastering studio, In Real Life, and the art of dubplate production.…
Riddim Tuffa Mix for NiceUp
Riddim Tuffa come with a brand new, exclusive mix for NiceUp, packed with their fresh productions and remixes. The mix features some of their most favorite tunes of the moment, from producers like…
Major Lazer feat. Busy Signal – Watch Out For This (Bumaye) – Track of the Week
This tune and video encompasses so many things I love, Major Lazer, Busy Signal, 1993, and Jamaicans dancing. Love them or hate them, Diplo and Major Lazer are here to stay and they are on point…
Tony & Howie – Fun It Up – Track of the Week
7" Re-Issue on Bongoman (Studio One) This is a rare piece of Studio One that has now been made available to purchase. I normally review new tunes here, but I love this track sooo much I had to let…