Stussy-presented soiree celebrating Jamaican Independence at NYC's Happy Ending Lounge on August 5th, with Downbeat The Ruler, Johnny Osborne and Wayne Smith among those performing, and DJs Muro, Pete Rock and Just-Ice. If that's not enough, free Red Stripe too.
First single from The Alchemist and Oh No's upcoming collaborative project Gutter Water which drops October 12th: 'Chain Swinging', featuring DJ Romes on the cuts. The LP will also see guest verses from Raekwon, Guilty Simpson, Evidence, Roc C, MED, Planet Asia and Fashawn, among others.
More from SV's latest and apparently last album Villa Manifesto, out today: 'Scheming' featuring J. Dilla, Posdnuos and Phife Dawg.
Something new from femcee Heather B: 'Flyin' High', produced by DJ Premier. Taken from her forthcoming album Open Bars, dropping later this year.
A couple of weeks back, Paul White delivered a guestmix for Tom Ravenscroft's radio show on the BBC's 6 music. It's a dope selection of inspirational breaks, his own productions and a sprinkling of the usual psychedelic skits and chatter. It's now available to download here.
New artist Nick Rosen marks the release of his album Into the Sky - which features members of Build An Ark and is produced by Miguel Atwood-Ferguson - with a couple of events, the first this Friday at the LATC in LA, and one in New York at the Local 269 on August 5th. DJing at the west coast event is Carlos Nino, whilst Amir of Kon & Amir fame will be on the 1s and 2s in NYC.
Lil' B, formerly of the group The Pack, confuses crowds and critics as he makes his debut solo live show in New York.
New music from Ice Cube: 'Drink The Kool-Aid'. From his upcoming LP I Am The West, out September 28th.
Grime producer Terror Danjah has taken a leaf out of Wiley's book and unleashed an album of free goodies. Download it here.
The latest epiode of IG Culture's Holy Roller show is now available to stream or download from the Spine Radio player. Paying tribute to the dancehall virtuosity of the late great Sugar Minott, IG also serves up fresh joints from Jneiro Jarel, Madlib, Slum Village and a whole lot more.
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