Bonafide Magazine

Watch: Action Bronson – Strictly 4 My Jeeps video

Lev Harris — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:21:59 +0000

Probably one of the most endearing rappers in the game right now, Action Bronson returns with a thoroughly entertaining new video for Strictly 4 My Jeeps, featuring overweight strippers, a cake in the shape of Bronson’s face and, of course, a cameo by the infamous Riff Raff.

The track is taken from Bronson’s upcoming album Saab Stories which, according to his Twitter account, is out in early June. Catch the video above.

Kayne West new LP named as Yeezus

James Griffin — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:25:06 +0000

Never one for understatement or modesty, Kanye West has once again proved that he is the master of grandiose bombast by unveiling that the title for his upcoming sixth studio album will be Yeezus. As if his high profile collaboration with Jay-Z in 2011 wasn’t enough, ‘Yeezy’ has surpassed himself this time by comparing himself to the son of God. Whilst this is clearly a tongue in cheek gesture directed at his critics, his cocksure confidence will be sure to rile those who don’t buy into his hubris.

As well as this, the artwork that has been circling around the web has been confirmed as being the official artwork for Yeezus, which is expected to arrive on June 18th. To further stoke the fire of anticipation, Kanye performed two tracks from the new LP, Black Skinhead and New Slaves on last week’s Saturday Night Live. Check them out below.

Listen:Wu Tang Clan – Execution In Autumn

Lev Harris — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:19:49 +0000

Well who was expecting this? Scratch your eyes, you are reading this correctly. A forgotten track from Wu Tang Clan’s peerless discography has now been unearthed and is available for purchase. Featuring a classic beat from Frank Dukes, Execution in Autumn finds the Clan in typically engrossing and agressive form.

Thanks to RZA, this conveniently timed piece of publicity has undoubtedly been planned to coincide with talk of a new Wu Tang album, and it sure enough whets our appetites for new material from the hip-hop legends. Does it yours?

Execution in Autumn was released digitally today via Soul Temple Music, and can be pre-ordered on limited 7″ here. (Via FACT)

Execution in Autumn by Wu-Tang Clan

Listen: Mount Kimbie track You Took Your Time featuring King Krule

Lev Harris — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:51:58 +0000

Premiered last night on Zane Lowe’s show on Radio 1, You Took Your Time featuring King Krule is the latest slice taken from Mount Kimbie’s sophomore Cold Spring Fault Less Youth which is due out next Monday on Warp. Krule’s lugubrious yet angsty delivery perfectly accompanies Mount Kimbie’s rich electronica with a new-found emphasis on dusty, live instrumentation.

Having recently announced an intimate show at Peckham’s Bussey Building – which sold out in less than 24 hours – Mount Kimbie will be making an appearance at London’s Field Day later this month before embarking on a month long North American tour.

You can pre-order Cold Spring Fault Less Youth on iTunes: http://bit.ly/16JpaDG

Hear the new track ‘You Took Your Time’ below.

Holograms of Ol’ Dirty Bastard and Eazy-E to appear on Rock The Bells 2013 tour

Lev Harris — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:39:07 +0000

The famed rap tour Rock The Bells is pulling out all the stops this year to celebrate reaching its tenth anniversary. In an unforgettable moment at Coachella 2012, Tupac was brought back to temporary life via the medium of a hologram, and the same trick will be applied at Rock The Bells 2013, this time to Eazy-E of NWA fame and Ol’ Dirty Bastard, completing the Wu-Tang line-up from yesteryear. Whatever your moral standpoint on these holograms, the entertainment value and sheer wow factor cannot be denied.

The rest of the tour names are no slouches either, with Danny Brown, Juicy J, Tyler, The Creator, Big K.R.I.T, Common, Flatbush Zombies, Jurassic 5, Talib Kweli, Curren$y and Brother Ali all confirmed, with more acts to follow. The tour will run from September 7-8 in San Bernardino, September 14-15 in Mountain View, September 28-29 in Washington and October 4-5 in Rutherford, New Jersey. Tickets and further information are available here.

Win: The Uncluded (Aesop Rock & Kimya Dawson) Vinyl

David Kane — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:41:43 +0000

After appearing on each other’s latest solo records Aesop Rock and Kimya Dawson, also of The Moldy Peaches, have joined forces in something of an anti-superhero group, The Uncluded, for the album Hokey Fright.

Aesop Rock released Skelethon last summer – to relative commercial success and critical acclaim, reaching a highly respectable #23 in Bonafide’s end of year chart and a record Andrew Spragg described as ‘ a career-best’ thanks to ‘work (that) is layered thick, both lyrically and musically, with syncopated rhymes and rhythms creating a whirl of detail’ – where he first collaborated with Dawson on the track Crows 1. Hardly a cheery number, it’s a song about a graveyard, yet it seemed to be the catalyst for an artistic partnership with Aesop explaining in our interview with him last year; “I think we both found something really natural in our collaborative efforts – enough to record a full length as a group.” And with that we have The Uncluded.

Hokey Fright has a dark feel, with hints of comedy, see the video to Alligator below, as it was recorded in the wake of recent personal losses for both artists . But in typical Aesop style there is the dense wordplay and rapid delivery which makes for an endearing contrast set against Dawson’s softly spoken and innocent lyrics.
We have a vinyl copy of the album, a picture disc designed by Travis Millard, up for grabs. To stand a chance of winning the record let us know: What Grammy Award winning film soundtrack did Kimya Dawson contribute several songs to? Drop us a line to mailbox@bonafidemag.com including your full name, age and address details.
The competition closes June 15th.

Hokey Fright is out now on Rhymesayers Entertainment.

Listen: Hudson Mohawke Previews new Kanye West tracks

Lev Harris — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:46:29 +0000

As if his stock couldn’t rise any higher, Hudson Mohawke gave us another example of the level of prestige that he currently holds by nonchalantly dropping two brand new Kanye cuts in his set at Poland’s Free Form Festival last Friday. Despite the footage being pretty poor quality, it still offers an interesting window into Yeezy’s sixth album that, according to his Twitter, is dropping on 18th June. Featuring HudMo himself, the album is also slated to feature Odd Future, Skrillex and Daft Punk. Check out the two clips below

Win: Tickets to Simian Mobile Disco and Martyn + Ghost People CD + Hello Darkness vinyl

Lev Harris — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:54:19 +0000

On Saturday 18th May, Simian Mobile Disco will be rolling into XOYO for a headline DJ set, accompanied by Dutch maestro Martyn and house experimenter John Heckle. To celebrate this special occasion, we at Bonafide have teamed up with XOYO to offer a pair of tickets to this exclusive date as well as Martyn’s Brainfeeder album Ghost People on CD and his Hello Darkness 12”.

To be in with a chance of winning this bumper prize, all you have to do is drop a line to mailbox@bonafidemag.com including your full name, age and address details.
Couldn’t be simpler. The winner will be notified Friday afternoon. Good luck!

Tickets for the event are available here.Stream two classic SMD and Martyn tracks below.

Watch: Pusha T – Numbers On The Boards Video

David Kane — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:16:51 +0000

In preparation for his forthcoming album, My Name Is My Name due out July 16th, Pusha T just dropped the video for Numbers On The Boards.
The single sees the G.O.O.D. Music MC in typically rambunctious mood over an absolute stonker of beat by label head Kanye West, who makes a brief appearance in the video alongside fellow Chicagoan Chief Keef.

Despite releasing music for well over a decade, most notably as one half of the Clipse and on numerous show stealing guest verses, My Name Is My Name will be Pusha’s first solo debut album.
And if this track together with the stellar cast of collaborators – including The Neptunes, The Dream, Just Blaze and Kanye among others on production duties with Kendrick Lamar, 2 Chainz and possibly former Clipse partner Malice featuring – is anything to go by it promises to be one hell of a record.

Pusha T will be performing at XOYO, London, on July 2nd, tickets are available here.

Watch: Shabazz Palaces – Ode To Octavia Video

Lev Harris — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:15:55 +0000

Ode to Octavia part 12: (Sparkles)… Recollections of the Wraith from The Black Constellation on Vimeo.

The effortlessly innovative Shabazz Palaces have released a new video, for the epically titled Ode To Octavia part 12: (Sparkles)… Recollections of the Wraith, in a similar vein to the Black Up album short film from last year. Featuring insects, butterflies, corn fields and waterfalls, it is well worth a watch above.

In other Shabazz-related news, they will be joining El-P, DOOM and others at this weekend’s TV on the Radio-curated ATP festival in Camber Sands performing on Sunday 12th before heading to London for a special Boiler Room session alongside fellow Seattle-based duo THEESatisfaction on Monday 13th.

You can read our interview with Shabazz Palaces from 2011 here.