Putumayo presents Latin Reggae
Putumayo is a funky label out of NY specializing in Folk, Latin, Afro-Cuban and pretty much anything falling under the flag of 'World Music'. I own a couple of Salsa, Rumba and Latin compilations by…
Conscious Roots 5
I'm glad it's summer. Summer is traditionally a time for Kiwis to throw down grafting tools, cast off those shackles of concerted analysis, and for many of us, visit places we seldom see in this…
The Meditations – No More Friend
This release was described by The Meditations way back in 1983 as their first dance album. Produced by Linval Thompson and backed by the Roots Radics, it's clear these guys had the clout to write…
High Stakes Records
High Stakes Records are making their mark on the New Zealand dancehall scene in a big way with their original productions and work voicing both local and Jamaican artists. NiceUp talks to Tiopira…
Putumayo’s Reggae Around the World
Jamaican music has a few obvious global strongholds beyond its own backyard, including the United Kingdom and Europe, parts of Africa, and of course - Aotearoa. The beauty of this compilation by…
Ghetto Red Hot presents Dam Native 6-piece band
When: Friday 5 Dec 2008 Where: The San Francisco Bathhouse - Cuba Street, Wellington Price: $15 on the door Check one of the most blazing sessions of '08 - Ghetto Red Hot - featuring live and direct…
Musically Mad Auckland Premier Screening
When: Wednesday 15 October Where: Galatos (Galatos Streets), Auckland, 6.45pm start 'Musically Mad' is a film that dedicates itself to shining light on UK sound-system culture by taking the audience…
Ghetto Vibes International
New Zealand has another addition to the growing sound-system scene with Ghetto Vibes International. NiceUp talks to crew founder, DJ Maniac, about his musical beginnings in Zimbabwe, how he built his…
Bobby Konders – Massive B / 90’s Hardcore Ragga Dancehall Mix
Following up on Greensleeves' first official Bobby Konders/Massive B Dancehall mixtape, Mad Sick Head Nuh Good, comes the second installment of the series in the shape of a real proper hardcore ragga…
Yung Shottaz
For the past year, Auckland-based, Yung Shottaz crew have been bringing their own blend of Zimbabwaen-influenced dancehall and hip-hop to the NZ massive. NiceUp talks to the Yung Shottaz about how…
From Dubplate to Download – The Best of Greensleeves Records
From Dubplate to Download - The Best of Greensleeves Records is a two CD compilation demonstrating just how closely Greensleeves has been associated with the evolution of reggae. Established…
Mike Fab debut 7″ release – Wang East
Mike Fabulous has been an innovator of the NZ music scene for many years, being part of groups such The Black Seeds, The Scribes Of Ra, Recloose, Deva Mahal and The Five Pleasures, Samuel Flynn Scott…