Disorda, manager of Suspect Packages, relentless champion of the underground and possessor of a great record collection, takes the helm of Bonafide Beats with a little help from irrepressible host, Serocee. Popping a tin of Red Stripe, Disorda proceeds to break open a dusty crate of top ranking 80s and 90s dancehall vinyl and put together a set of riddim killers. …Read More.
Verb T
Serious Games
YNR Productions
The second solo album from an established UK artist definitely in possession of his own style. This release has beats from Chemo, Jon Phonics, JJ Malone and Mr T himself, plus guest appearances from the likes of Kashmere, Kyza, Skrein, Dick Trusay, Fliptrix and Graziella among others. …Read More.
The film version of Beautiful Losers can now be watched online at babelgum. An inspiration for the burgeoning street art scene, the film version is a companion piece for the exhibition of the same name that documented many of the scenes trailblazers. Directed by Aaron Rose, and with an OG score Money Mark, Beautiful Losers features street luminaries such as Shepard Fairey, Margaret Kilgallen, Geoff McFetridge, Barry McGee, Mike Mills and Stephen Powers.
Having been lucky enough to visit the Beautiful Losers exhibition in Milan in 2006 I can safely say that Beautiful Losers is one of most dynamic, exciting and jaw-droppingly good documentations of counter culture art that I’ve ever seen.
Chris Read and Marc Hype have collaborated again to deliver another Christmas mixtape, this time entitled Chrismixx 2.
As with last year’s effort, this is a top notch effort and that brings together funk, soul, 80s hip-hop, reggae and jazz all on the Christmas tip. A brilliant filler for your digital stocking, Merry Christmas!
Nottz
You Need This Music
Raw Koncept
Featuring appearances from the likes of Asher Roth, Travis Barker, Little Brother, Black Milk, Dwele, Joell Ortiz, Snoop Dogg, Mayer Hawthorne and more, this is the debut album from the Virginia producer / rapper Nottz. This album has Nottz’s trademark hard beats to bang your head to aplenty. …Read More.
Label Love Vol.2 arrives like a big Mulled wine kiss on the smackers. Vol.2 features rare and exclusive tracks dusted down from the digital vaults of Tru Thoughts, Ninja Tune, One-Handed Music, Plug Research and Ubiquity, and comes beautifully gift-wrapped by Bright Moments.
Grab this seasonal treat for free here.
Courtesy of the good folk over at Black Dog Publishing we have 3 pairs of copies of the first and latest instalment of the piously good Labels Unlimited series up for grabs. The collection includes editions on UK Indie music royalty Rough Trade and Andrew Loog Oldham’s Immediate Records but in Warp and Ninja Tune Blackdog have nailed 2 of our favourite electronic labels, and you can get a 40% discount on the books by quoting ‘Bonafide’ at checkout. …Read More.
Veja, are an ecological label with a holistic approach to clothing production. Boasting a minimalist and chic aesthetic, Veja is built on a desire to produce goods that give a fair deal to growers, have a limited impact on the environment and contribute positively to society. From the buying of Fairtrade organic cotton from small producers through to assembling bags in an atelier that respects workers right through and distribution that uses barges, Veja proudly wears their label on their sleeve.
Their latest range features wallets and laptop sleeves. The latter comes in a range of handy sizes, muted, sophisticated colourways and fantastic finishing. All-in-all a potential Christmas present with a conscious.
DJ Shadow has just popped up this video of his world tour. Zip through the opening part to the last third, and then make a cup of tea, sit back and marvel at the dope-tastic new visuals. While you are at it check out the recent vinyl release of the 4 Track Era: Best of the Original Productions 1990 – 1992 - definitely an item that would appear high on a vinyl fiends Christmas wish list.
Kidkanevil
Basho Basho Remixed Remixed
First Word
First Word’s new offering is a set of remixes from Kidkanevil’s Basho Basho album by producers from all corners of the globe. It’s certainly a long way from being hip-hop but is a surely a healthy sign of growth and innovation in the beats scene.
With nods to the wobble and chug of dubstep, and the synthy futurism of Flying Lotus, it manages to forge a sombre identity all of its own. …Read More.
