Fresh off releasing Kanye West: Remixed, Cali producer Woody takes a collection of greatest hits from the late Notorious B.I.G on his latest “re-mixtape”. With some help with Carlitta Durrand and Vanessa Pritchard, he creates a brilliant landscape for some of Biggie’s greatest hit and most popular lyrics on Woody x The Notorious B.I.G.: Remixed.
Introducing Stampede Clothing
Stampede Clothing is a new, quirky site with a niche market. When I say market, I mean - the website is basically an online market. Selling clothes not from one brand, but probably the biggest upcoming brands in fashion right now. Hailing that they are always looking for
Hudson Mohawke : The Lowdown
It’s relatively unknown that Hudson Mohawke is signed to Kayne West’s G.O.O.D music label. The Glasgow based producer has been making waves not only in the world of house music where he began but also in the hip hop world as a fine
High Definition Festival 2013
On Saturday 29 June 2013, High Definition Festival will take place at Forest Farm, Ilford, Essex. This year’s festival will build on the success of the past two years, which have established High Definition as a destination for acts and fans alike, bringing some of the biggest names in dance
REVIEW: 'Southport Weekender Volume 10'
‘Southport Weekender Volume 10’ is a compilation disc that (I’m told) reflects the tone and talent of the festival. If they’re right then it’s probably a cool festival – one that’s contemplative and multifarious at its best, but that’
From Concrete Schoolyard to LDN! JURASSIC 5
Jurassic 5 might be the coolest group I've ever seen. The West had some cool hip hop but it was basic gangster music; J5 are something fresh. If you like good vibes, good hip hop and an underground atmosphere we'll see you there! They're at the O2
Event of the Moment: Crystal Fighters Tonight!
Crystal Fighters are beyond categorisation. The group jumble up electro, indie and dance, and stick traditional basque folk on the end. They’re at KOKO tonight. Their performances are legendary, messy and chaotic as their music would have you believe, but striking too – there’s tenderness
HATE YOUR JOB? FOLLOW AVICII’S ADVICE
Avicii and Nicky have proven themselves to be modern 'gurus for soul freedom'. If you haven’t watched “I Could Be the One” then check it out now - don't waste another second! The video stars Inessa Frantowski as a businesswoman who clearly loathes her job
New House Release: Zona - 'I Am Beautiful'
Well, it’s not really house, at least, it’s not conventional house. It’s soulful and electronic, balanced between funk and acid jazz. But I couldn’t put that as the title. Zona are a couple of kids from LA – Jerry Andrews
REVIEW: Rockfresh - 'Superimposed Headphones'
Rockfresh sell clothes and make music. The clothes are cool; the music’s almost cool. Naturally, being as entrenched in hip hop culture as Rockfresh insist they are, the next step would be bringing out your own thing. It’s a massive task they undertake: ‘Superimposed Headphones&
The funniest thing on Facebook
We always see our Facebook friends “liking” videos on Facebook, sharing photos and commenting on the funniest statuses. If you’re having a bad day and need a little “pick me up” here are two of the funniest videos surrounding Facebook and YouTube right now.
INTERVIEW: Talib Kweli!
Ahead of the release of his fifth solo album “Prisoner Of Conscious”, which sees guest features from RZA, Kendrick Lamar, Busta Rhymes, Miguel and J Cole we spoke to one of hip hop’s legends. With over 15 years of experience in the game, he has bought
An interview with Fatboy Slim
Set to be honoured at The IMS Legends Dinner at the sixth International Music Summit in Ibiza on 23rd May we caught up with the legend, UK DJ and figurehead Norman Cook. Celebrating his long-standing career at the dinner he will then go on to host an exclusive free party
An interview with Maxi Jazz - Faithless
We had the pleasure to catch up with Maxi Jazz, one half of the legendary dance group Faithless. Playing on 31st May at The Electric Brixton it will see the pair’s first UK show since 2011. With not being afraid to take risks and challenges with his music along
Interview with Oscar Brown
Having looked after the Low Slung brand for over two years and hosting the increasingly popular party ‘Strictly NO Techno’ at The London Fields Pub in Hackney, founder Oscar Brown has stepped out of the shadows to show the world that he is the driving force behind
An Interview with Prins Thomas
Veteran Norwegian DJ and producer Prins Thomas is an expert at getting the party started, as proven at each venue he hit up on his recent European tour. We hooked up with Prins Thomas to get the scoop on what makes him tick as a musician and what the future
An interview with Jazzy Jeff
Ahead of his gig at The Doctor’s Orders 250th event at Scala on 13th April, we caught up with one of hip-hop’s legends. We all know him from The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, but this guys true talent lies within music. Having made a name
The Legend: DJ Premier interview
Once identified as ‘arguably Hip Hop’s greatest producer of all time’ by Rolling Stone, ahead of his gig hosted by The Doctor's Orders on 28th February at Plan B we got the chance to interview the man behind 4 record labels, over 20 albums and 20 years
An interview with Jon Rundell
Rundell and Cox are back with Intec Digital’s re-launch of the 'Pure Intec’ compilation, ‘Pure Intec 2’. With two CD’s and a series of nights that will kick off in London in April and throughout Europe with some special dates to look out for
Interview with Slok
How did the artist name SLOK come about? SLOK is a 1972 John Landis low-budget movie, a spoof, where a human ape kills people and puts banana peels around the imaginary town it inhabits. It’s what my family called me when I was jumping, screaming like a monkey and
An interview with Clear Soul Forces
This four man Detroit collective consists of rappers L.A.Z, Ilajide, Noveliss and E-Fav who have united and joined forces through their love of music. Their lyrical flow smashes it and the production of their beats brings hip hop back to its roots. Embodying it in its purest form,
