Prince Alexander Top Ten – May 2012
Prince Alexander grew up in Hamilton where he was introduced to reggae music beyond Bob Marley by good friend and long-time reggae selector and collector, DJ Atmosphere. Through his experiences…
Skitz feat. Rodney P, Roots Manuva, Solo Banton & Darrison – Never
'Never' is the stirring new single from UK producer Skitz and is the first shot from his recently released new album. The single features a dark rootical hip-hop flavour and is accompanied by an…
Newtown Sound 12″ Vinyl Release – Sirens in the City
Label: Newtown Sound Release Date: May 2012 'Sirens in the City' is the debut vinyl release for iconic New Zealand hip-hop artists, Dam Native. A collector's item pressed in very limited quantities…
Dark Angel – Lay Down My Burdens
I've been waiting for this 12" to drop since first seeing clips of Dougie Wardrop in the studio, as it brings together Foundation Sound, Wardrop (Conscious Sounds) and vocalist Dark Angel, each of…
Jahtarian Dubbers Vol. 3
On first encountering Jahtari back in 2008 before having even listened to any of their music, I was sure I had stumbled upon something pretty good. The name alone was sheer brilliance, as were the…
Scratch Famous Top Ten – April 2012
Selector Scratch Famous of Deadly Dragon Sound System used to be a very smart guy about a whole range of subjects. He could wake up in the morning, write a thesis paper about Walter Benjamin, cook an…
Harmonic Culture – Fri 27 Apr 2012
When: Friday 27 April Where: Medusa - 154 Vivian Street, Wellington 9pm to late All Tribes Welcome, Royal Behaviour, One Love Redemption Sound and NiceUp present Harmonic Culture - a night of heavy…
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 -…