Menswear site and cultural hub oki-ni have teamed up with boogie funk hero DâM-FunK to release Truth, the latest instalment of their weekly MIX SERIES. Previous contributions to the series come from the likes of Martyn, Guido and Afrikan Boy. …Read More.
We’ll leave the hyperbole for the next issue’s review but BBE have assembled an almighty compilation to crown 10 years of the Beat Generation series. The producers involved have transcended hip-hop to be considered some of the most accomplished and influential musicians of their era, we’re talking J Dilla, Marley Marl, Madlib, Pete Rock and Will.i.am. …Read More.
Through filming this, in what looks like a nuclear bunker, Mike-L both confirms his status as one of the UK’s most underground and talented turntablists, and debunks the myth that all DJs are secretive about the way that they make their music. Listen to Mike-L’s excellent LP at his Bandcamp page and download his long awaited and critically feted contribution (well by us anyway) to the Bonafide Beats series here.
For the #13 chapter of Bonafide Beats we’re proud to have Metabeats and Mudmowth taking charge of production duties. Part of the Associated Minds clan – think a more local, accessible version of the Wu living in dragon roaming country but without the ongoing court cases and internal beefs (I think) – the duo have pillaged their vinyl collection and boiled down their musical inspiration into 35 minutes of superbly cooked musical goodness. …Read More.
Following on from the remastered re-up’s of MC Duke’s Organised Rhyme and Ruthless Rap Assassins’ Killer Album Original Dope (run by former Hip-Hop Connection editor Andy Cowan) continues its mission to rediscover and celebrate early UK hip-hop classics and long forgotten American bangers with the re-issue of two digitally remastered classics.
Streetwear sage Milly Cundall brings her Airsngraces blog to Bonafide for a new monthly report on what’s kicking in the world of fashion and, um, kicks.
There’s no doubt about it, Spring has sprung and summer promises not to be far behind. It’s time to begin indulging a little thought, at least, in barring some flesh, reaching for those shorts and investing in some fresh summer kicks and T’s. With that in mind, this spring/summer is all about brand collaborations and so I present to you, the extremely exciting third Nike X Liberty collaboration. From the scrums I witnessed at the launch last week, these are to be the kick of choice this summer. There’s 12 styles in total from the Dunk Hi to the Air Force 1 and the current trainer of choice the Blazer (mid and low). All feature unique and distinct Liberty prints including the hugely iconic floral designs. They look equally hot on fellas as the ladies so, gents don’t be put off, ladies like a man who can rock some flower power with confidence!
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Ok, so if you haven’t seen it yet, the ‘JEHST IS MY POSTMAN!!!????!?!? …’ youtube vid (posted here yesterday) was actually a clever lead in to this new video. It’s been a while since we’ve heard any new material from Billy Brimstone, but it sounds like it was worth the wait. We also have it on very good authority that his upcoming album The Dragon Of An Ordinary Family is a true return to form. Oh, and if you haven’t read the Bonafide exclusive with Jehst and the whole YNR family in Bonafide 04, then check it here and grab a copy here.
We’re super hyped about this Beastie Boys promo video for Fight for your right revisited. Not 100% sure what it’s about yet but from what we understand it’s a continuation of the original (You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party) video on some Back to the Future (See if you can spot the Delorean DMC-12 in the background), Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey type of shit. The cast includes Will Ferrell, Ted Danson, Seth Rogen, Elijah Wood, Danny McBride, Steve Buscemi, Alicia Silverstone, Kirsten Dunst, Orlando Bloom plus a shedload more. Ridiculous. See if you can spot the Beastie Boys cameo. …Read More.
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Atlanta is a crowded place. Home to everyone from Outkast to Soulja Boy, it can be a struggle to compete for attention and give an original voice. One man who could easily feel aggrieved is Dungeon Family affiliate, Killer Mike who has had to watch as things like Snap and tons of other bullshit have enjoyed there moment in the sun at the expense of his coke-rap Pledge Allegiance trilogy. …Read More.
Bonafide are proud sponsors of this years StreetFest 2011. The country’s leading live art festival celebrates its third year, and second in the Hearn Street car park space in Shoreditch. StreetFest is a truly organic experience that encourages a unique type of creative interaction, encompassing ‘music, art, film, street sports and fashion’ you could say it is the physical embodiment of our very own documenting concrete culture mantra. Which is why we’re hyped to be involved. …Read More.
