Interview with Cavi Borges – director of L.A.P.A.
NiceUp talks to Cavi Borges, director of L.A.P.A. - a film about the melting pot and focal point of Rio's vibrant music scene and the Brazilian artists that live and work there. Cavi, can you tell us…
The Tek Ova
When: Saturday 10pm 28 Nov 2009 Where: The Craftsman - 1 Courtney Place, Wellington NiceUp Crew meets Savannah Entertainment Price: $5 before 12, $10 after NiceUp Crew - Ras Twig, Lady Acroline,…
Interview with Cotti
NiceUp talks to UK producer and selector, Cotti, reaching our shores this November. First up can you introduce yourself and give the readers a bit of info about your musical background? Yo, my name's…
Sgt Benji – November 2009
Sgt Benji originally hails from Wellington. His interest in music, particularly reggae, began in his early teenage years and he worked at a small inner-city record shop part-time while still at…
Firehouse (Sydney) in Wellington
When: Saturday 10pm 14th Nov 2009 - 3am Where: Havana - 32A Wigan Street, Wellington Firehouse (Sydney), Art Official, Undercover, Paradox & guests Price: Free! Sydney's top ranking reggae crew -…
Elephant Wise – The Reasoning
The Reasoning is a refreshing full length offering from Kenyan-born, Queensland-based Elephant Wise. The debut album has a good balance of contemporary roots and dancehall, with a conscious message…
Deadly Hunta – October 2009
Deadly Hunta has been shaking up dancehalls across the UK and Europe with his unrivaled lyrical styling, machine-gun ragga flows and massive and conscious vibes! Hailed as one of the most dynamic and…
Interview with MC Silva
NiceUp talks to dancehall queen - MC Silva - a woman bringing the hip-hop reggae vibes to Aotearoa. You've been surrounded by music all of your life - can you tell us a bit about your background and…
Rod Taylor – Where Is Your Love Mankind
To judge this album outside of the era it was produced in is foolish. First released in 1980, it has all the elements of a legend in the making. Mixed by Scientist and produced by Henry Junjo Lawes…
Interview with Ras Stone
NiceUp talks to Ras Stone - the Ghanaian vocalist helping roots reggae to rise up in Aotearoa. Please introduce yourself Ras! What lead you onto a musical path? Greetings NiceUp, I am Ras Stone, the…
Acroline – September 2010
Acroline/Lady Sattva first swooned for Prince Buster on a ghetto-blaster at the tender age of 15. Intrigued about the lack of women in the industry, she started jamming on turntables four years ago…
Interview with Elephant Wise
Kenyan-born, Australian-based artist, Elephant Wise, talks to NiceUp about his debut album, The Reasoning and reggae works happening across the Tasman. Can you tell us a bit about your background and…