Busy Signal – Come Shock Out
This is reportedly the first tune that Busy has done since his release from jail a few weeks back and it is a nod to old school dancehall in the lyrical pattern. Even though it is just over two…
NiceUp Xmas Party – Sat 15 Dec 2012
When: Saturday 15 December Where: Baobab – 152 Riddiford Street, Newtown 7pm to 11.30pm Come celebrate 2012 and join us at our annual end of year Xmas Party. Featuring some of the Capital's favourite…
Silva MC – Neva Done EP
Neva Done is the debut EP from well-known Auckland vocalist Silva MC. Silva has been rising quickly through New Zealand’s roots and dancehall scene in recent years and established herself with an…
Popcaan – The System
Mixpack Records Prior to hearing Popcaan's anthemic hit single, 'The System', I can honestly say that I'd never heard of him and in fact I wasn't really looking out for anything out of Vybz Kartel's…
Prince Roland Downer & Count Ossie with His Band – Ah Ju Ju Wah
My tunes of the week usually follow a certain pattern, mid tempo and sweet. I think I have only reviewed one roots tune! Being more of a lovers kinda guy all my tunes have that smooth slant....until…
Livity Top Ten – December 2012
Livity began selecting on Dunedin’s Radio One alongside General Dread from Renegade Sound. He later joined the Renegade Crew and started selecting live. Around 2007 Livity moved back to his hometown…
The Resonators – The Constant
This is a group that until recently I knew nothing about, and as I am usually a little pessimistic on giving new things a go, it took me a while to give these guys a chance. I put the album on in the…
Courtney John – From Letters to Words
I reviewed a tune from Courtney John earlier this year, after I first discovered this modern day lovers rock champion. He has a voice that really sounds like no other modern day reggae recording…
Wake the Town – Fri 23 Nov 2012
When: Friday 23 November Where: Havana Bar - 32 Wigan Street, Wellington 10pm till late, free Musical Discs Coming Your Way! The NiceUp Crew is back in session at one of our most favourite spots,…
Solo Banton – Higher Levels
To top off a busy summer performing in Europe, it's pleasing to see the highly anticipated release of Solo's Banton's new album ‘Higher Levels’. With 15-tracks by a variation of Europe's leading…
FIS – The Commons EP
The Commons EP Label: Exit Records Oliver Perryman aka FIS follows up from the 'Duckdive EP' 12” vinyl release with a big six-track EP release on D Bridges Exit Records. The vibes coming out of these…
Newtown Top Ranking – Nov and Dec 2012
When: Saturday 3, 10, 17 and 24 November and 1, 8 and 15 December Where: Baobab – 152 Riddiford Street, Newtown Come to Baobab Cafe, Saturday afternoon from 1pm to 6pm for Newtown Top Ranking –…