Mount Kimbie
Carbonated EP
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What with the restless and ever-changing soundscape of the underground electronic scene, it comes as no surprise that Mount Kimbie have taken a step back from the all-too illusory world of hype, and given themselves some time before plotting a follow up to their critically lauded LP Crooks and Lovers. This measured approach, something that reveals itself in the music that the duo produces, has culminated in the release of their Carbonated EP. …Read More.

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For volume 16 of Bonafide Beats we’re proud to present one of the most exciting and enigmatic new members of the US beat scene, Mexicans with Guns. Ernest Gonzales, the man behind the mask, was born in San Antonio though his amorphous, bass heavy music has found a natural home in LA, with headline shows at Low End Theory and debut LP Ceremony released on the Stones Throw associated Innovative Leisure label. …Read More.

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The memories are a little hazy but the good time vibes prevail from last week’s Bonafide sponsored StreetFest, the ‘biggest and best’ event yet we’re told. Check out the photos below. …Read More.

Filed under: Artists, Bass, Beatboxing, Breakdancing, DJ/Turntablism, dubstep, Electronic, Festivals, Graffiti, Hip-hop, Live, Music Rigs, Photography, Rap, UK hip-hop by D.K.
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We have two pairs of VIP tickets to the inaugural We, The People festival in Bristol up for grabs. The festival plays host to what promises to be the stand-out urban music line-up of any UK festival this summer, with performances by headline acts The Streets, Chase & Status, legends like Lee Scratch Perry and Roots Manuva, bright young things DELS, The Gaslamp Killer and an underground deity in the shape of DOOM. …Read More.

Filed under: Bass, Competitions, DJ/Turntablism, dubstep, Electronic, Festivals, Hip-hop, Live, Rap, Rap Celebrities, Reggae, UK hip-hop by D.K.
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The guys from Lopez like their basslines heavy, and maybe even more than that they like them authentic. The Paraguayan born, south London based production trio recently released their debut EP Analogue Excursions on Keep Up! records. If you’ve eBay-ed a synth in the last few years, there’s a good chance it features on this ten track beat trip. …Read More.

Filed under: Bass, DJ/Turntablism, dubstep, Electronic, Free Downloads, Funk, Hip-hop, Mixes, Rap by D.K.
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With Wretch 32 recently added to the line-up StreetFest 2011 is shaping up to be one helluva day out, but let me tell you what could make it even better: Two free tickets, adidas kicks, a sold out OG Gorilla sweatshirt and Snapback cap by cult streetwear brand 360 Clothing to wear and two cases of Kopparberg cider to guzzle (‘Check out the Kopparberg stage on 29 May, featuring performances from the likes of Remedy and bSupreme’). In the words of a wise old sage, “yeeeahh boyeee!” …Read More.

Filed under: Bass, Breakdancing, Competitions, DJ/Turntablism, dubstep, Electronic, Fashion, Festivals, Graffiti, Hip-hop, Live, Music Rigs, Rap, Sneakers, UK hip-hop by D.K.
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Aside for being the home city of Andy Cole’s second club and Skins, Bristol has a deep-rooted musical culture. It is for these reasons and more that Bonafide is pleased as punch, or Old Bristolian Cider, to be a media partner for the inaugural We, The People festival. …Read More.

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As usual we’ve raised the stakes and aimed to put out something that you won’t find anywhere else. A UK themed issue from the red and blue colour scheme to the fashion imagery through to the innovative musicians and artists we’ve spoken to, issue 04 celebrates our very own local originators.

Peep the roll call of exclusives. On the music tip we’ve got exclusive features with the bedrock of UK hip-hop. From the grey High Plains of Huddersfield, Jehst and the YNR crew, cover star Klashnekoff reloading for his next saga, the cerebral thoughts of Ty, electronic pioneers Coldcut/Ninja Tune and Daddy Skitz. Also in the mix is the un-definable Jamie Lidell, floating vocals from Fatima, the relentless underground warrior Cappo and Radio 1xtra DJs Benji B, Mista Jam and DJ Target.

On the visual side of things we chat to street artist agent provocateur D*Face, visual storyteller Slinkachu, dope designers Oscar and Ewan, and include illustrations by some of the UK’s finest pencil wielding talent.

Oh yeah, and from across the Pond, the one and only Mutha Fecking Gaslamp Killer drops in for a cup of tea. Cop your copy here or from the usual stockists including TATE, Fopp, Magma, Rough Trade and all good record stores.

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Filed under: Artists, Bonafide magazine, DJ/Turntablism, Dub-step, dubstep, Electronic, Fashion, Graffiti, Graphic Design, Hip-hop, Magazines, Photography, Soul, UK hip-hop by J.G.
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Yup, that’s right kids, for a limited time only you can read all back issues of your favourite art design and music magazine (or ‘a fucking hip-hop guide book’, according to Raekwon) online at Issuu.

We enjoy wasting the day away on the Internet whilst pretending to do work as much as the next person, but Bonafide is essentially a print magazine and in order to keep it that way we need to sell it. And to encourage you to buy it we’re giving away a free album from the legendary BBE records with every 2 issues ordered via our online shop. And that’s what we like to call bullshit free marketing. …Read More.

Filed under: Artists, Bonafide Exclusives, Bonafide magazine, DJ/Turntablism, dubstep, Electronic, Fashion, Funk, Graffiti, Graphic Design, Hip-hop, interview, Live, Magazines, Photography, Rap, Record Cover Design, Reporting, UK hip-hop, Uncategorized by P.A.
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Rome born, Barcelona based beat-smith Giovanni Civitenga aka My Dry Wet Mess may have a slightly silly name but his musical pedigree is very serious indeed, for the 27 year old producer has a background in sound-reactive video design and a father who plays bass for Ennio Morricone’s orchestra.
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