Unreleased Rae & Christian remixes unearthed – De La Soul, Primal Scream

…he work and got paid but the tracks weren’t released. Primal Scream and De La Soul were the remixes that didn’t make it to market. I’ve dug out the DATs and put the remixes and the instrumentals up on here for free. Happy weekend, enjoy! X Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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Interview / Agbeko fire up the tour van for new EP D.O.D.

…it so nicely. What aspect of being a band do you love best? Performing or composing?  I love performing with this band, as it’s when we most get to come together and be like a big, weird family. There’s so many of us that meeting up all together outside of gigs is hard, so it’s a beautiful thing to turn around and catch the eyes of everyone stood up there alongside you. Are you psyched for your tour of the UK in March? Where can people catch you?…

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On Wax: Future Bubblers 3 ft Blind MIC, Kayla Painter, Nutribe and more freshness

…skills presented over GO HERE From the Mancunian twang of Blind MIC to the free-flowing improvised hip-hop of NuTribe, the velvety vocals of Shunaji to the sultry r’n’b tinged Aaliyah Esprit – this new generation of creative and progressive musicians here showcase their individual skill – as well as the unifying and supportive ‘extended family’ ethos that comes from working as part of Future Bubblers. Future Bubblers has been running since 2014, a…

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Video / Rejoicer x MNDSGN: Purple T Shirts (Stones Throw)

…hat label, and is in charge of all accompanying visuals to Rejoicer’s forthcoming album, Energy Dreams. If you’re over in Los Angeles, Yuvi is throwing an album release party at The Hi Hat on 30 August, together with Free The Robots, Jengo and Nitai Hershkovits – a first step, maybe, in filling that Low End-shaped hole in your life. Energy Dreams is out 31 August 2018 on Stones Throw Records: PRE-ORDER Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (…

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Madison Washington: No Cliché

…nown as Madison Washington, is entitled No Cliché and is out now. It’s from their forthcoming album, FACTS. No Cliché is a ballad that attempts to avoid romantic clichés. Inspired by the nineteenth century romance of Madison Washington (who escaped & returned to slavery on two occasions to free his soul mate, Susan Washington), the lyrics are written from the perspective of Madison Washington celebrating his soul mate & their life after freedom. L…

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Groovement10: Pablo Blanquito

…Blake Johnston BUY 6. You Remind Me – Butcher Brown feat Alex Isley BUY 7. Come Back – Mustafa feat James Blake BUY 8. Fall Again – Duval Timothy feat Lil Silva + Melanie Faye BUY 9. Fools Love – Living Funk BUY 10. Picante Da Terra – Bubas Produçoes BUY 11. Love U Down (re-fix) – Lil Dave BUY 12. Black Turbulence – Donald Mayhem BUY 13. Stuck In A Daze – Demae feat Ego Ella May BUY 14. Home Is Free – Soul Inscribed BUY 15. Levi – Al Wooton BUY 16…

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WIN TICKETS // Manchester – Fingathing, Mongrels, Burgundy Blood, Jonny Dub + Battlestar Mancunia

…y!), fraternisers Burgundy Blood and Manc stalwart Jonny Dub.   TO WIN TWO FREE GUEST LIST FOR FRIDAY courtesy of Red Brick and Fingathing, simply send me a name for this guy on the front of the Mongrels LP ‘Attack The Monolith’ below. There are no wrong answers (as I’m fairly sure Kid Acne has already named him anyway – this is just for ‘FUN’.) Order the VERY limited vinyl of Attack The Monolith here. Listen on Bandcamp here. Either: tweet me @ja…

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Groovement First Listen // Maylight: Up And Down from Chris Read, Lizzy Parks and crew

…on production – since picking up his ridiculous The Diary (The World’s Greatest Rap Megamix) I’ve kept a close ear on his work, and been delighted to see him go from strength to strength in terms of recognition for all the hard work he puts in. Head over to Substance Music to get an idea of his official mixtape for The Pharcyde, Souls Of Mischief, A Tribe Called Quest – plus his production work and remixes for Oddisee, Renegade Brass Band, Algebra…

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New Music / Hello Skinny: Mr P.Z.

…Pre order on Bandcamp. Brownswood release the first new music in four years from Hello Skinny in the form of the above track, Mr P.Z. He’s hooked up with trombone player Peter Zummo to create a free-form influenced, dreamy and scattered slab of new music. Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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Darker Than Wax hit Manchester courtesy of Flow Theory

…ls on the planet. March 12 (the same night Tall Black Guy is in town, the stars must be aligning!) sees Funk Bast*rd and some of the crew from the collective will be hitting Hold Fast’s Flow Theory. And it’s free! Find out more here. Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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Mothership Connection / This Train Goes To Junkleberry Junction & Kydro Interview

…ords!!! In the very near future we’ve got a new solo project by Blind Mic (Free Wize Men) featuring IAMDDB amongst others…. We’ve got Sparkz’s final part of his trilogy of EPs, Angle Three…. We’ve got new stuff from myself and Flex on the way… plus a whole bunch of singles from Frisko, Ellis Meade, Dubbul O, Afro Sam and all that! MANKUB BANDCAMP TWITTER MOTHERSHIP CONNECTION BANDCAMP ROOM 2 RECORDS BANDCAMP Legion’s variant of the cover art! Boos…

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Manchester Film Screenings: Rampage (2006), Hip Hop, Mi Desahogo (2014)

…both on the Eventbrite page. Here’s their blurb about the evening:   When communities are caught in the depths of conflict and oppression, and survival becomes part of everyday life, why do people continue to create? When arms and air raids, ceasefires and aid fail to bring an end to such situations, what can art offer and what can it change?   Join us for the second in a series of special film events celebrating the power of creativity to make c…

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Manchester / Inner City Waves with Chris Amor, Karmic Evolution, rosebud and KJ Topp

…, yet they play a crucial role in bringing underground talent to the one of the finest stages in Manchester with their Inner City Waves series. The fourth is coming up and sees Chris Amor, Karmic Evolution, rosebud and KJ Topp step up. FRI 10 NOVEMBER 2017, FREE ENTRY, TICKET REQUIRED   Other upcoming hip hop at Band On The Wall: DJ Yoda 24 NOV The Mouse Outfit 8 DEC Waves gone by: Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)…

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Watch: DR STRANGELOOP Mary Anne Hobbs mix

…words: “It’s about a dystopian alternate universe where an AI-Deity has become imprisoned within its own Ego. It discovers a transcendental media living within an archaic laptop, which upon viewing, facilitates its spiritual evolution.” check www.instituteforcinemastudies.org and BRAINFEEDER for more information. Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Wh…

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Listen: DAISUKE TANABE // livevil

…The sci fi synthed out sounds of DAISUKE TANABE versus hip hop. Recorded in March 2010 for RBMA Radio in Cologne. Photo: Dan Wilton www.DanWilton.co.uk Daisuke Tanabe – Livevil (03_2010) by Ki on Mixcloud Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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Stream: RADIO MELTDOWN Soul

…LLFM 96.9 Local radio for South Central & East Manchester 9 – 11pm UK Time www.allfm.org Impromp2 – It Is What It Is. Daymin Miley – Closer. Eric Roberson – A Tale Of Two. Meemee Nelzy – I’essentiel. Shaheed & Angela King – Beautiful Black Ethiopian Skin. U-Turn – U-Turn. Tony Toni Tone – If I Had No Loot. Robin Thicke – Magic. Avery Sunshine – I Got Sunshine. Omar- Saturday. Danny Boy – How Many times. Tassel & Naturel – Let Love Shine. Jarrard A…

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News: MARY ANNE HOBBS leaves the BBC

…m BBC Radio1, after an amazing multi-dimensional 14 year career. The great freedoms the BBC have given me as a broadcaster, have allowed me to help break so many confrontational artists as diverse as Slipknot and Skream, and of course, the whole genre of Dubstep in recent times. My current Experimental show is in peak condition, it’s never been stronger. And although it’s a very emotional decision to leave the show that I love so much, it’s also a…

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Preview: NEKO NEKO // Pesticide / Plus & Minus

…One of my favourite producers around at the moment, at local or international level. NEKO NEKO releases his first solo vinyl 45 very soon on Manchester’s MY FIRST MOTH records. My First Moth Preview at Piccadilly Records http://www.neko-neko.co.uk/ Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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TY website is live

…se of new album SPECIAL KIND OF FOOL, British hip hop stalwart and Groovement name-inspirer TY is keeping it fresh with the launch of a new website dedicated to his music. Released from label Big Dada, Ty’s new business is out on TyMusic/The Shrine/BBE. Click on the pic to head to www.tymusic.co.uk for the blog, videos, tour dates… Big up to Drive Thru for the accompaniment to interview BEARDYMAN yesterday, a fun time was had by all. Interview up…

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Listen: GROOVEMENT // 3OCT10 UNCONVENTION Salford feat JARVIS COCKER, DON LETTS, JUN TZU and more

…er’s first on location live broadcast! Find out more about Unconvention at www.unconventionhub.org Groovement // 3oct10 Unconvention Salford Interviews Ft Jarvis Cocker, Don Letts, Jun Tzu And More by Jamie Groovement on Mixcloud Broadcast on Unity Radio Manchester 92.8FM Produced by Sam Skitt and Alex Drane of Unity’s Soft Skank Show (Weekdays, 11am – 2pm). Organisation by Sophie Bee. Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new wind…

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