WESTWOOOOOD! The big dog will be spinning a ‘Golden Age’ set of late 80s to mid 90s bangers at Fabric next Friday, celebrating The Doctors Orders 5th birthday bash. 5 years is nothing short of a lifetime in the claustrophobic world of clubland so props must go to the good doctor!
Alongside Tim Westwood will be an Extended Players 6 deck set, featuring Shortee Blitz, DJ MK & Harry Love, the birthday boy himself, Spin Doctor and a live performance by Stone Throw’s resident rugged MC, Guilty Simpson.
Fresh from the natty OJ Simpson album, featuring exclusive production by Madlib, Guilty Simpson is one of the few contemporary rappers who still brings the ruckus, unshamedly gangsta with one hell of a live show, and that’s why we dig him.
We have 3 pairs of tickets to the night (Friday 23rd July) and 3 copies of the OJ Simpson album up for grabs. Just email in telling us your favourite medicine, mailto:mailbox@bonafidezine.com
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“No player is bigger than the team”, is a well worn footballing cliché that rings poignantly true at the business end of this World Cup and one that could easily apply to music genres, but in the case of dubstep few have been able to match the levels of prolificness and creativity of Kode9. The producer, DJ, lecturer and author has released a slew of seminal releases through the Hyperdub label he founded, while nurturing talents and releasing music by the likes of Joker, Zomby and Burial. …Read More.
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The Beat-Herder festival, nestled deep in the sleeply Ribble Valley, Lancashire will be celebrating it’s 5th anniversary this July and we have 2 tickets up for grabs! Stand out acts include folkie rappers Dan Le-Sac Vs Scroobius Pimp, Erol Alkan (the ladies love cool Erol), Andy C and electronic don Luke Vibert, whose UK Hardcore Rap 88-92 mix is well worth a listen to over at Planet Mu. …Read More.
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Those purveyors of good taste and bass over at Fabriclive have pulled together a stonker of line-up this Friday (the 18th) including Benga, Scratch Perverts, Andy C and Mista Jam.
And we have 2 tickets up for grabs, to stand a chance of winning just leave a joke in the comments section below remembering to leave your email address in the user name. Funniest joke wins, simple really. Winner will be notified by 11 AM Friday.
Filed under: Competitions, DJ/Turntablism, Dub-step, Electronic, Hip-hop, Live by D.K.
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The legendary Mad Professor will be performing live at Koko next month on Thursday 17th July and we have 2 tickets up for grabs.
A prolific producer who has remixed artists as diverse as Massive Attack, Sade, Beastie Boys and the cream of reggae’s crop is also part responsible for taking dub as close to the dancefloors of European warehouses as it could possibly go before opening the door to dub-step.
Mad Professor will be joined on the night by Trojan Sound System, Channel One Sound System and Imperial Leather (live). To stand a chance of winning just answer this question: what is the title of Mad Professor’s dub version of the Massive Attack album Protection? Send them into mailto:mailbox@bonafidezine.com with Mad Professor in the subject heading. If you’re looking for other ways to achieve that peculiarly satisfying ringing sensation in your ears you can check here for ticket details.
Filed under: Competitions, Dub-step, Reggae by D.K.
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Bonobo’s lush new album, Black Sands, dropped at the end of March and is a brilliantly deep piece of work. Appropriately this is complemented by some pretty nifty artwork. Art directed by Oscar and Ewan and photographed by Pelle Crépin, the LP and singles release feature lovely sweeping shots of the Lake District.
“Based in the beautiful landscape of the Lake District, the three shots (album and two singles) are photographed so the place where the next shot was taken from is in view, forming a triangle.”
The photography captures the atmosphere and stillness of the environment and makes you want to pack up, head to the Lakes and then put on your boots and just walk for as far as you can. Perfect.
We’ve got a copy of the limited edition release that includes a rare 5 inch transparent piece of blue vinyl goodness. To be in with a chance of winning, email mailbox@bonafidezine.com and answer the following (topical question).
What large land mass spits near a beach made of black sand?
Competition closes 30th May 2010. The winner, drawn out of the electronic hat, will be notified via email. Best of luck.
Filed under: Competitions, Graphic Design, Record Cover Design, UK hip-hop, Uncategorized by J.G.
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