DJ Grassroots – This Time
Right now is an exciting time for New Zealand dancehall. The quality of the local sound is on the rise and becoming noticed here and abroad. With the likes of local MCs such as Silva, Jah Red Lion…
Stryka D Top Ten – March 2012
Stryka D was born and raised in Liverpool UK. As a teenager his appreciation of music broadened after discovering Toxteth Community Radio, a pirate station that specialised in Soul, RnB, Funk, Jazz,…
2 Sounds Clash – Sat 24 Mar 2012
When: Saturday 24 March Where: Fast Eddie's - First Floor, 125 Manners Street, Wellington $5 on the door (plus free pool) 2 Sounds Clash brings together two of Wellington's finest crews for a night…
NiceUp talks to Taos
NiceUp talks to Christchurch-based band Taos, who are touring New Zealand bringing their own heavy blend of dub, dancehall, reggae and drum and bass. Tell us a bit about the background of the group -…
Newtown Sound Stage @ Newtown Festival – Sun 4 Mar 2012
When: Sunday 4 March Where: Newtown Ave, Wellington 10am to 6pm Featuring 10am: DJ Aki 10.30am: Aio 11.15am: DJ Skaman 11.45am: Israel Starr, Flowz & Rep-tet 12.30pm: DJ Spell 1pm: Rusty Designs…
Newtown Top Ranking – Mar and Apr 2012
When: Saturday 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 March and 7 and 14 April Where: Baobab - 152 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington Come to Baobab Cafe, Saturday afternoon from 1pm to 6pm for Newtown Top Ranking…
Tomo Top Ten – February 2012
Born in Dowa area, Japan, Tom was exposed to social inequality and government oppression from an early age. The Japanese government had been enforcing policies aimed at marginalising the Burakumin…
Silva Emcee – Sat 25 Feb 2012
When: Saturday 25 February Where: Havana Bar - Wigan Street, Wellington Featuring: Silva Emcee, Israel Starr, Heart Offishal, Undercover, Paradox 9pm start, free entry Born and raised in Auckland…
Raggamuffin 2012
Driving up to Raggamuffin for the second time in the five years that it has been running, I found myself a little more nervous and excited then the first time. Not only because I was going to…
Ali MC Top Ten – January 2012
Al MC has been involved in music since a young age, teaching himself drums, bass and guitar as a kid. He was in his first band at age twelve, playing drums in his father's country and western band,…
Interview with Reggae Rajahs (New Delhi)
NiceUp talks to New Delhi based crew, the Reggae Rajahs, about the emerging reggae and dancehall scene in India. Can you tell us a bit about the Reggae Rajahs - where are you from, how did you start…
Riddim Central – Sat 14 Jan 2012
When: Saturday 14 January Where: Havana Bar - 32 Wigan Street, Wellington Featuring: Iron Will (Riddim Central, Auckland), Art Official and Paradox Price: Free! NiceUp and Newtown Sound present a…