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Look around the corner

Big tune for 2012! However, here is the live recording of ‘Look Around The Corner’ filmed and directed by B+. The track was recorded and cut live to vinyl in Hackney on 8th August last year, during the London…

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  • Posted by: Darren on Wednesday 22nd February 2012

Rapping with Lee

Faithful Man, Lee Fields new LP is set to drop in stores on March 13th on Truth & Soul records. These two short interviews with the man explain all, enjoy….

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Fridaze Jazz Cuts – The Cohran Family Philosphy

“Sun Ra, born in Alabama, then the most segregated place on Earth.  He rejected convention and claimed to be from Saturn, “planet of discipline. He brought together Egyptology and the imagery of the Space Age…

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Happy Valentines Day!

 

For the Wax Poetics ten-year anniversary and Issue 50, Dam Funk creats an exlusive Prince DJ mix, for all you lovers out there. Enjoy..Happy Valentines!

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  • Posted by: Darren on Tuesday 14th February 2012

The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975

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A must see documentary released towards the back end of last year which highlights the Black Power movement in America with footage shot by a group of Swedish…

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  • Posted by: Darren on Thursday 26th January 2012

Fridaze Jazz Cuts – Spiritual Business

It’s been a long time I shouldn’t of left you without a dope post to step to…First of all Happy new year to all, may 2012 bring you many more musical nuggets and unearthings than it did the last… Kicking things…

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Michael Kiwanuka – Whole Lotta Love

Michael Kiwanuka is quickly making a name for himself and 2012 will hopefully be a big year for the man who is also set to release his full solo LP ‘Home Again’ on Communion Records. His latest offering comes in the…

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  • Posted by: Darren on Thursday 12th January 2012

Lee Fields – You’re The Kind of Girl

 

A little late on this one, but better late than never! Soul man Lee Fields is back again and set to release his next album, Faithful Man, on March 13th. The bluesy “You’re The Kind of Girl,” Faithful Man’s…

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  • Posted by: Darren on Tuesday 20th December 2011

All City Records 2011 Wrrrrappp Up!

As we wind down the remaining few weeks of 2011 and prepare to move into 2012 , All City Records front man Olan O’ Brien and Ireland’s finest Dj Tu Ki wrrappp up the year with this fine mix capturing some of 2011′s…

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  • Posted by: Darren on Wednesday 14th December 2011

Fridaze Jazz Cuts: Lions of Juddah

In light of this new release we are going to keep this post dedicated to the memory of Steve Reid…Big up to Brownswood Recordings who are keeping the life and spirit of  Reid alive and well since his passing….

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  • Posted by: Darren on Thursday 24th November 2011

Fridaze Jazz Cuts – Shape Your Mind To Die

“We can get down” Yes! Jazz cat and Tribe Called Quest frontman Phife Dawg comes to town shortly in a much anticipated performance which will see him take stage with Onra in the Twisted Pepper on the 26th of November….

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  • Posted by: Darren on Friday 11th November 2011

DOOM Interview / RBMA

Chairman Mao sat down with DOOM at this years Red Bull Music Academy for a rare interview with the villain. Check it out below…Rhymes like dimes!

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  • Posted by: Darren on Sunday 6th November 2011

Beck’s Vier Rhythm Weekender Jazz Cuts!

To begin with, here is a a recent mix packed with nuggets (as you would expect) compiled by Gerald the Jazzman to get you in the mood for his performance tonight in Crane Lane Cork as part of The Rhythm…

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J-Rocc’s 10 Favorite Sample Flips

As we prepare for J-Rocc to take stage alongside fellow turntablist Cut Chemist this weekend as part of our Rhythm Weekender here is a little entrée to get you in the mood for the weekends festivities…

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  • Posted by: Darren on Wednesday 12th October 2011

Onra back with All-City!

Another collaboration between All-City Records and French beat-maker Onra has just been announced which will see the pair team up again for another outing and installment of Chinoiseries, Onra’s first major release…

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  • Posted by: Darren on Monday 10th October 2011

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