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6 Million Ways to Dub... Choose One! -News By JahMike Anbessa - 6 February, 2019 6 Feb, 2019 In late 2017, roots/reggae/dub artist BuzzRock, out of Trinidad, released a mix-tape with producer and selector Yaadcore, hailing from Jamaica. The tape is entitled 6 Million Ways to Dub and takes us on a scenic journey to the foundation of roots music, stopping for...
Cult Of The Damned set to dominate the Jazz Cafe
Cult Of The Damned set to dominate the Jazz Cafe RnB/Hip Hop | Tuesday 19th February 2019 | Phil It may be no small coincidence that the rise of the Cult Of The Damned has mirrored the ongoing resurgence of our native hip hop scene. Originally formed in 2006 and known for what could only be described as a raw and uncompromising approach to hip hop, the full COTD lineup is the result of the amalgamation of two crews, making for a twelve strong team.
Drum and Bass Legend Peshay returns with Infrared four track "Angels and Demons EP"
Drum and Bass Legend Peshay returns with Infrared four track "Angels and Demons EP" Drum and Bass | Sunday 17th February 2019 | Tom With releases dating back to 1992 across a plethora of legendary imprints including Reinforced, Good Looking, Metalheadz and V Recordings Peshay is a producer who's Drum and Bass pedigree is undeniable.
Essential Drum and Bass listening from Jubei and Total Science
Essential Drum and Bass listening from Jubei and Total Science Drum and Bass | Wednesday 13th February 2019 | Tom This month sees the coming together of 2 powerhouses of modern Drum and Bass in the form of Paul Smith and Jason Greenhalgh AKA Total Science and Paul Ager AKA Jubei on Goldie's Electronica bohemoth Metalheadz marking the labels fourth release of 2019 with future classics “Reality Check” and “Redemption”.
What's Going on in Yemen?
Yemen is a far cry away from the ‘Arabia Felix’ or the ‘Happy Land’ it was once referred to due it’s fertile lands. Located on the southwestern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, Yemen is now the poorest country in that region. Since 2004, the country has been embroiled in a deadly conflict between a group of Shiite Muslim rebels known as the Houthis and the Yemen government.
The Bologna Massacre
The Bologna Massacre Other | Wednesday 12th December 2018 | Deidre The northern Italian city of Bologna is home to Italy’s deadliest terrorist attack. What has become known as the Bologna Massacre occurred on the morning of 2nd August 1980 at Bologna’s Central Station. Unbeknown to the collection of local residents, staff and tourists, a bomb had been planted in a suitcase amongst them in a waiting room at the station where many passengers had taken refuge in effort to avoid the summer sun.
Hip Hop Legend: Snoop Dogg gets Hollywood Star!
Hip Hop Legend: Snoop Dogg gets Hollywood Star! RnB/Hip Hop | Wednesday 5th December 2018 | Deidre “I want to thank me for believing in me, I want to thank me for doing this hard work, I want to thank me for having no days off. I want to thank me for never quitting." These were the words of hip-hop veteran Snoop Dogg as he received his overdue star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Yoga on Dub: JAH9 On her yoga revolution
Cultivating stillness in the spirit with Empress Jah9... In July 2017, in conjunction with the 82nd birthday of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, I travelled to a remote village in the North-East corner of France. Home to around six hundred residents, La Petite Pierre sits in the middle of a huge, never-ending, nature-heavy forest, and in the middle of that sits La Clairiere Bio Spa & Hotel, where Jah9’s first ever Yoga on Dub retreat was to take place.
Tax red meat and save lives
New research has found that taxing red meat would save many lives and raise billions to pay for healthcare. The study, led by Marco Springmann a the University of Oxford, found that the cost of processed meat would double if the harm they cause to people’s health was taken into account. The higher prices would cut meat consumption and could lead to a $41bn saving in annual healthcare costs.
Nico Lindsay heads stateside for latest single
North London's Nico Lindsay has always been known to think outside the box when it comes to collaborations - searching for beats outside of the traditional grime scene and becoming one of the capital's first vocalists to really champion the gqom sound in the UK.
Guestlist recommends: Jr. Thomas & The Volcanos - Rockstone
Guestlist recommends: Jr. Thomas & The Volcanos - Rockstone Reggae | Tuesday 16th October 2018 | Alex Originally from Minneapolis, JR Thomas, aka Tom McDowall grew up on a diet of classic reggae, becoming obsessed from a young age with artists like Dave Barker, The Bleechers, The Wailers, Phyllis Dillon and Alton Ellis. Having moved to South California as an adult, he hooked up with respected reggae producer Brian Dixon and quickly struck up a rapport.
Why You Should Try Veganuary
Veganuary - the month where you can try being vegan without having to tell people you’re vegan. It’s an awesome opportunity to give the lifestyle a go in any capacity, to get a taste of what going vegan could mean for you and for our ecosystem. Veganism comes in different shapes and sizes - with many people preferring to call themselves ‘plant-based’ if they haven’t yet committed to eliminating leather, wool or animal tested products from their lifestyles.
A win for the environment, Scotland bans fracking!
In a move that’s been celebrated by the public and campaigners alike, the Scottish government has banned fracking after finding overwhelming public opposition and little economic benefit for the industry. Paul Wheelhouse, the Scottish energy minister, told MSPs that allowing fracking would undermine the government’s ambitions to deeply cut Scotland’s climate emissions and would lead to unjustifiable environmental damage.
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