Archive for the ‘MUSIC’ Category
30/12
Friday, March 30th, 2012
Finally, after reading about its features and seeing images of it a few months ago, Akai finally show us exactly what the MPC Renaissance is fully capable of. The video below goes through all the controls on the hardware as well as the features that are available within the software — all fully accessible from [...]
25/12
Sunday, March 25th, 2012
London rap collective Piff Gang have got DJ CWD to compile a super dope mix of the crew’s favourite rap videos. A strong track selection including Smoke DAZ, ASAP Rocky and Schoolboy Q gets things going. This bumping mix is for both your viewing and listening pleasure of a full play. You can check the [...]
24/12
Saturday, March 24th, 2012
East London based radio station NTS is one of the best broadcasters on air right now, and it’s pleasing to see them celebrate their first birthday. To mark the occasion, they’ve released two limited edition t-shirts.
Rare music artwork act as references for the designs, as the station’s slogan “Don’t Assume” feature on both tees. [...]
22/12
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
‘Travelin’ On’ is the latest track to be leaked from Norah Jones’ new album. It indeed is very different in terms of its instrumental backdrop courtesy of Danger Mouse, who’s pictured above with Jones. However what is great is that it finds a great middle ground and works as a seamless intermingling of both artists, [...]
20/12
Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
Newcastle based sneaker shop Soleheaven have released their first instalment, Fresh Kicks Required, of their mixtape series. It features DJ DSK on production and Mystro on the bars, and the two have paid homage to the OG track by Eric B & Rakim from 1987 with this number. Soleheaven have even gone in on [...]
19/12
Monday, March 19th, 2012
There’s no doubt that 2011 was a breakthrough year for Nicki Minaj. Anything involving her name become hot on the lips of many, whilst her music could be heard on every popular music medium. Her multi-platinum selling debut album ‘Pink Friday’ boasted the most charted singles by any female rap album in Billboard [...]
19/12
Monday, March 19th, 2012
To mark BBC 6 Music’s 10th Birthday, the station is broadcasting a series of live sessions. Broadcaster Lauren Laverne takes her show to the BBC’s famous Maida Vale studios and is joined by SBTRKT for a special live performance. The critically acclaimed London producer performs a selection of tracks off his self-titled debut album, as [...]



