Interview with Art Official & Israel Starr
NiceUp talks to two of NZs leading artists who have linked up to take reggae music and culture forward. First up, can you both introduce yourself to the massive and tell us a bit about your…
Jah Red Lion Top Ten – August 2011
Based in Auckland city and influenced by Jamaican recording artists, Nico 'Jah Red Lion' Reyne is a reggae singer with a conscious message, combining high melodies full of soul with huge stage…
Haul and Pull Up Crew Top Ten – July 2011
Haul and Pull Up is a unique project born out of a desire to celebrate the strong network of female selectors and promoters working in Melbourne's reggae scene. From roots and culture to the freshest…
Afrikan Simba Top Ten – June 2011
Hailing from Nigeria, award winning artist Afrikan Simba is one of London's leading MC's. He has worked with top sound systems such as Jah Shaka, Aba Shanti, Channel One, Caveman sound (JA) and a…
Newtown Rocksteady EP Release Party – Sat 28 May 2011
When: Saturday 28 May Where: Happy Bar - Corner Tory and Vivian Streets, Wellington Featuring: Newtown Rocksteady, Battle Ska Galactica, Israel Starr, Newtown Sound, Hawk i Price: $10 entry Newtown…
Jstar & Dr Cat present DubZealand – Bass Culture Music
A change is as good as a holiday and you might as well do both in the sunshine. Plus a knowledge that what he was finding was the 'business', could be some of the thinking behind the DubZealand…
Newtown Rocksteady Top Ten – May 2011
Newtown Rocksteady are a Wellington based 12-piece band formed in 2007, who are set to release their debut EP this month. Playing regular shows in Wellington and recently touring the South Island,…
Firehouse Selections with Nardo – Fri 29 Apr 2011
When: Friday 29 April Where: Havana - 32 Wigan Street, Wellington Featuring: Nardo (Firehouse, Australia), Art Official, Vital Sounds, Hawk i, Undercover and Lady Acroline Price: Free! Special guest…
Interview with Vintage
It's April 2011, and it seems like more and more live reggae acts are popping up all over Aotearoa, certainly something we ain't complaining about! One band pushing forward and punching above their…
NorthernXposure
When we think of Scotland down here in New Zealand, we think of all the cliches the rest of the world usually does - kilts, bagpipes, haggis, funny little tartan hats and that thick accent. Well,…
Atsushi Moisty Top Ten – April 2011
Originally from Japan and now living in Auckland, New Zealand, Atsushi Moisty is a song writer, guitarist, band leader, promoter, DJ, producer and teacher. Atsushi has been leading a ska and reggae…
Interview with El Fata
Let's get the ball rolling with a fairly cliched but none-the-less important question: who is El Fata? El Fata is a singer, a peacemaker. El Fata (real name Tobi) is the son of El Shaddai (Father the…