Monthly Archives: May 2015

Stephen ‘Ragga’ Marley feat. Bounty Killer & Cobra – Ghetto Boy (Video)

Posted this track a little while back but now we have the video too. Definitely worth watching, plus just been reminded how much Cobra kills it.

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Al’Tarba feat Paloma Pradal – Siberian Vengeance

I’m not really a massive fan of straight up Instrumental Beat albums any more but have to say, I picked up a copy of the Al’Tarba album in France and it’s a definite winner. Loving this new video too… no … Continue reading

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Dre Island – On Time

Dre Island really shining through right now. Definitely a part of the new Conscious Reggae movement coming out of Jamaica. This is another winning track from the Retro Locks Riddim.

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Typesun – Icebergs / Water Song

I was asked recently if I ever know how I’m going to get to a festival til the last minute? The answer generally is, ‘no’. Usually this works out rather well as I get to meet various friends of friends … Continue reading

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Larry and His Flask – Pandemonium (Road Sessions)

Massive fan of these guys, tried to get them for the Rusty Spurs a few times. Fingers crossed we’ll make it happen next year, but for now this new session from OPB Music filmed at Willamette Mission State Park will … Continue reading

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Seckou Keita – 22 Strings

Great little introduction to the new Seckou Keita album from my good friend Tim Tyson Short. It’s great to have a deeper insight into his background, I only really know his work with Welsh Harp player Catrin Finch, which was … Continue reading

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Kaligola Disco Bazar – Gone Remixed

Excellent new EP from Batov Records, who are fast proving themselves as the label to watch for Gypsy / Balkan Fusion music. Some of my favourite names in the scene take on Gone from Italian band Kaligola Disco Bazar, who … Continue reading

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Scots, Knocks and Hip-hop

Did you watch that brilliant documentary called The Great Hip-hop Hoax? If not then the basic gist of the story is two Scottish rappers struggle to get taken seriously with their accents so end up adopting fake Californian personas and … Continue reading

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Marv Radio – Brand New Day

Loving these positive vibes from Marv Radio (previously Marv-ill Superlungs), who is also half of Beatbox duo Ill Bits alongside Hobbit and I’m almost certain he is part of the Beatbox Collective too. The video is by GlobalFaction and the … Continue reading

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Jah9 – Avocado

I do love Avocado. I love this tune too, one of my favourites from Jah9‘s New Name album. Rocking an 80s Dancehall style over a Rory Stone Love riddim that sounds similar to Hot Milk.

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