Señor Bambú Crucial Selection
'Pass It On' by The Wailers is my Crucial Selection and a song which has always meant a lot to me. It’s almost hymn-like - a stately slow roots reggae tune, intro’d by a gentle Fender Rhodes melody…
Mikey General – Hold A Heights
Out via Reality Shock, the prolific Mikey General delivers his third full-length in the last decade, bringing tight-yet-nuanced vibes to nice up the dance consciously. Recent projects have included a…
Little Records with Big Sound – Tom B Mix for NiceUp
NiceUp Crew · Little Records with Big Sound - Tom B Mix for NiceUp Tom B is a DJ and collector of fine music with a deep affection for the humble 7 inch vinyl record. In 2019 he and long time friend…
Fish and Bread Sound System meets Revolution Sound – Sat 23 Jul
When: Saturday 23 July Where: Whammy - 183 K-Road, Auckland 9pm to 3am $15 early bird tickets from Ticket Fairy, limited door sales Two sound systems on the night, dishing up a smorgasbord of digi,…
Explosion Sound System Mix for NiceUp
NiceUp Crew · Explosion Sound System Mix for NiceUp Explosion Sound System, Northern Ireland’s heavyweight Dub Kings, are a Belfast-based collective who have been promoting reggae and dub alongside…
Awa Fall and Shaolin Sound – Crack In The Lens
A weighty sonic triumph, this international collaboration finds Italian singer Awa Fall (aka Sista Awa) linking up with UK producer Shaolin Sound, who also handles the ensuing dub. Awa Fall &…
Jah Yute Entertainment presents Reggae SoulJahs Worldwide Vol. 4
A one-riddim celebration of ten years of the Texas, USA-based label, Reggae SoulJahs Worldwide Vol. 4 is a rolling take on Bandolero by McPullish, spearheaded by Sgt. Remo. Ranking Joe represents the…
Jamin-I Vinyl Mix for NiceUp
NiceUp Crew · Jamin-I Vinyl Mix for NiceUp Jamin-I comes through with a vinyl selection for NiceUp Aotearoa. Starting out collecting 7" records from Jamaica after living in the Caribbean for work,…
Mark Professor Crucial Selection
Signature tunes, anthems, call them what you may! I think every DJ will have a song that is their calling card. Historically, the early sound systems had a tune they used to sign on and sign off.…
Roots Fire Sound Mix for NiceUp
NiceUp Crew · Roots Fire Mix for NiceUp [From Selector Warric] Since I discovered sound system I have been hooked. I began collecting and building speakers and audio equipment in the hopes of…
Empress Naima Mix for NiceUp
NiceUp Crew · Empress Naima Mix for NiceUp Empress Naima’s strictly vinyl selections are solid and bass-heavy, yet sweet and conscious. Empress started on Kfm radio back in 2004, and has been…
Iron Gate Sound – Cornerstone EP and Interview with The Groove Thief
Billed as a double A-side, Iron Gate Sound’s Cornerstone EP is a global project of heavyweight proportions. The riddim, lush yet deep, finds meaningful vocal traction with both Fikir Amlak and Rider…