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Make some noise for the cowbell
May 16, 2011
If there’s a release that will make me feel like I’m 15 all over again, it’s a new Beastie Boys tune. Make Some Noise has been on my playlist for a few weeks now and it makes we want to steal VW badges and crank up the Brass Monkey. I’m sure the Beastie Boys would […]
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Unofficial Royal Wedding Mix
April 28, 2011
I’ve really tried to resist… But roll out the red carpet as Southern Hospitality and Face Lace Magazine have put together a brilliant (unofficial) Royal Wedding Mix. Right, where’s the street party at? Big Willy Style! Listen here: Southern Hospitality/Face Lace Magazine Unofficial Royal Wedding Mix
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I love Marley Marl’s eighties sound
April 22, 2011
I love Marley Marl’s Pop Art/Cold Chillin’ sound. There, I’ve said it. I’ve finally and publicly professed my love. A bit like kissing outside the John Snow. Marley Marl sound tracked my youth. He’s a legend. Only a few Hip Hop producers ever achieve such legendary status, becoming bigger than the rappers they produce, their […]
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Leading the new wave: Dels and Ghostpoet
March 20, 2011
With a new wave of homegrown artists about to blow up, UK Hip Hop is looking good right now. Two interesting artists are justifiably garnering praise and attention: Dels and Ghostpoet. Both meld sounds and styles, and bring something fresh; both lyrically and visually. Take Dels: His infectiously languid flow and eclectic mix of musical […]
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London All Star Breakers on Blue Peter
March 12, 2011
I’m so pleased that I’ve found the below footage of the London All Star Breaker’s appearance on Blue Peter from the mid-eighties. First boadcast at time when we didn’t have the convenience of live pause, instant record or footage available via You Tube, this clip has remained the stuff of legend for some time. When […]
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They reminisce over you: Electro Rock
February 19, 2011
It’s easy to look back at Hip Hop in the eighties with rose tinted glasses. It was such a great time. But to be able to watch it back like a show reel of the best in class is special. Electro Rock is that show reel; a film of the seminal Hip Hop event held […]
Posted in: Hip Hop Reminiscences
Hip Hop Mix #2
February 17, 2011
At the end of each post on this blog is included recommended Hip Hop-influenced listening, here compiled into mix #2 Buffalo Gals Malcolm McLaren: Early Hip Hop gem from pioneering legend Malcolm McLaren alongside the groundbreaking World Famous Supreme Team Love J Dilla featuring Pharoahe Monche: Beautifully uplifting track from J Dilla. Straight up Hip […]
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Body popping: Once you pop…
January 27, 2011
My brother taught me how to do a wave and then I learned to lock. As teenagers, most boys worry that too much masturbating might make them go blind; my Mum used to tell me that too much body popping would leave me with a twitch. Along with my brother, I would practice popping in […]
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Linton Kwesi Johnson – the godfather of UK hip hop - 2