Daybreak - Sat 22nd Nov - Rising Sun K'rd

Bit slow on upping this here, but its everywhere else! Get along to the Rising Sun on K'rd in Auckland City for the launch of our newest club night. Its gonna be mad!

RODNEY P & DJ SKITZ (UK) 2008 NZ TOUR!

NICEUP.ORG.NZ, NEWTOWN SOUND & THE BRITISH COUNCIL
IN ASSOCIATION WITH RADIO ACTIVE, BFM, BASE FM & RDU
PRESENT…

RODNEY P & DJ SKITZ (UK)
'GHETTO RED HOT' 2008 NZ TOUR

FU BAR, AKLD – THURS 28 AUGUST
DOUBLE HAPPY, CHCH – FRIDAY 29 AUGUST
SAN FRANCISCO BATHHOUSE, WGTN – SATURDAY 30 AUGUST



NiceUp.Org.Nz, Newtown Sound and The British Council proudly present, direct from the UK, the return of Rodney P, the Riddim Killa, and DJ Daddy Skitz, the legendary duo that have established the UK as a formidable force in hip-hop.


With their ground-breaking and cutting-edge reggae infused sound, they have guided and inspired a generation of MCs and producers the world-over.


From his musical beginnings in the late 1980s with the seminal London Posse crew, Rodney P has become a leading voice for UK hip-hop. His list of collaborations is diverse and impressive, including industry giants, Roots Manuva, The Nextmen, Skinny Man and Black Twang, with even Bjork featuring on the roll-call.


As well as this, he has established the pioneering Riddim Killa label and released a barrage of club anthems, while also working extensively across radio and TV.


Alongside him is DJ Skitz, who after discovering a love for hip-hop in the mid-80s, released his debut 12" in 1996, Skitz alongside Roots Manuva. He then went on to release the classic and critically acclaimed album, Countryman, and work with artists such as Roni Size, Sain Supa Crew, Million Dan, DJ Die, Kardinal Offishal and Deadly Hunta.


Skitz has also compiled the infamous Bad Meaning Good and Homegrown compilations and has toured and played extensively across the world while also co-hosting the flagship BBC 1Xtra hip-hop show, Original Fever, with Rodney P.


The two reach New Zealand to bring their heavyweight live shows to the celebrated Ghetto Red Hot series, renowned around the country for spreading the blazing hot musical combination of heavy 80s, 90s and current dancehall reggae with the classic old-school and new-school of Jamaican influenced hip-hop from the UK, US, Canada, Europe and NZ. Always a night to remember and served up by the best of the best, and fittest of the fittest local DJs and MCs.


Don't miss the chance to witness the godfather dons of UK hip-hop reggae, here to heat up the dancehalls of Aotearoa! Limited $25 (+bf) presales available nationwide from Real Groovy and from Conch Records and Beat Merchants in Auckland. $35 on the door.



Thursday 28 August @ Fu Bar, AKLD – with Stinky Jim, Newtown Sound, Sandy Bay Social Club MC Arme & Pounamu Eagle AKA Dam Native

Friday 29 August @ Double Happy, CHCH – with Messenjah, Sticky Fingaz & Nazarite

Saturday 30 August @ San Francisco Bathhouse, WGTN – with Newtown Sound, Kerb, Sticky Fingaz, Juse1 & The Mighty Asterix



Big up:

The British Council, Newtown Sound, Radio Active, BFM, Base FM, RDU & Myspace NZ


More info at:

www.myspace.com/riddimkilla
www.myspace.com/daddyskitz
www.niceup.org.nz
www.newtownsound.co.nz
Myspace music

On The Go Refix...

Jugglin and Grafta linkup fi some more refix badness! Check it > http://djgrafta.googlepages.com/OnTheGo_Grafta-JugglinRefix64kbps.mp3
Movado gwan maaadd with this one, tune's recorded by Shane Brown for the JA olympic campain and Nike honouring JA runners. The beat is by J.R Rotem ‘The Boss’ [originally ft. Rick Ross and T-Pain]
As always, keep it locked for more sick Grafta/Jugglin fixups. Shit that’s bleedin edge fresh seen...

Aotearoa Reggae Forum Runnings...

If ya down with the forum type business and are in NZ or just interested in NZ reggae in general head straight to the brand new forum > http://forum.niceup.org.nz/
Its already runnin red hot with a heap of topics a gwan. One swift move toward unity inna Aotearoa proper seen. Bigup NiceUp crew for making this happen!

DUBWIZE PRESENTS SNYPA LEVI – THE SOJOURNER
NZ RELEASE DATE: 19 MAY 2008
LABEL: REALITY CHANT
DISTRIBUTOR: RHYTHM METHOD

Known throughout New Zealand and internationally as Australasia's premier exponents of authentic roots dancehall music, Dubwize present their new 16 track CD album – the first solo release by Snypa Levi – The Sojourner.

Snypa Levi – The Sojourner is the culmination of the crew's musical journey through rhythm and rhyme. It follows on from their previous releases, To the Control Tower (2002) and Reality Chant (2003), both albums building strong foundations for the group while also being instrumental in defining the contemporary Aotearoa reggae landscape.

All tracks on the album were produced by Gabriel 'Messenjah' Calcott, founder of the Reality Chant label. Along-with fellow Dubwize member, Nava 'Confucius' Thomas, Messenjah has fused together a mix of Snypa's powerful vocals, some of the country's best session musicians and his own expertly crafted rhythms, creating an album that brings together both tight digital programming and heavy one-drop roots.

With special guest vocal appearances from Jah Mason (JA), Raggadon (Eskimo Squad, UK) and Tuff Enchant (Zimbabwe).

The philosophy of the Reality Chant Label is the promotion of roots and culture to uplift the people through the positive message of reggae music, love, unity and the teachings of Rastafari. As Snypa states: 'What has inspired me to press on, is finally accepting the fact that I was put on this earth to deliver the message of "one love" through my music.

Respect your parents, siblings, the people you meet each day. Show people the joy we get from reggae music. As the torch-bearers for reggae, we need to lead by example, showing a united front, supporting one another. Spread the gospel of reggae music, all of us fans know the power of it.'

Also available is the Country Living CD single release and video featuring the triumphantly blazing brass section of trumpeter Isaac Aesili (Open Souls, Solaa) and trombonist Hayden Godfrey (Batucada Sound Machine), thunderous bass and crystalline keyboard riffs courtesy of Confucius and the luscious backing vocals of Porina McLeod, all mixed by the Dubwize 'nerve centre' – Messenjah.

Track Listing:
1. Intro
2. Country Living
3. Rasta…Be Militant
4. Can't Take
5. First Sight
6. Meet U @ 9
7. Get Down To It
8. Inna The Dance (Feat. Raggadon & Tuff Enchant)
9. Sojourner
10. I Press On
11. Aotearoa Teach Them
12. Purify
13. Face Reality (Feat. Jah Mason)
14. Decent and Polite
15. Men of Athens
16. Dub of Athens

Live Shows:
Christchurch – Thursday 29 May @ The Civic with Luciano & Mikey General
Dunedin – Friday 30 May @ Sammies with Luciano & Mikey General
NZ tour dates TBA

www.myspace.com/dubwizesnypalevi
www.niceup.org.nz

More info and bios:
Vanita@niceup.org.nz
+64 218 46423

Flo G - Nuh Ease Up Download

Cop this, JA badman deejay Flo G murderin' NZ riddim business. Right!
http://djgrafta.googlepages.com/Nuh_Ease_Up-Flo_G.mp3

Mix Session 04...

If you missed on the Yard Graft Mix Session 04 CD and you are in Auckland City, head to Beat Merchants in the city or Conch Records Ponsonby. Its now in store. As a bonus its indexed and has a printed cover n ting. Nice eh. Cop Dat before they gone!

Yard Graft Mix Session 04 Tracklist

Blessup all who made it along to Sure Fyah!
Massive thanks to all crew who held it down on the night. For the people who got there early enough to pick up the latest mix session cd here's the tracklist. Enjoy! (For all who missed out or couldn't make it, get it here > download)


Yard Graft Mix Session 04 Tracklist

1. Intro - Jah Weise (Must Rich)
2. Jail - Busy Signal (Jam2)

The Mix Riddim (John John)
3. Real Hot Head - Busy Signal
4. Sound Killa - Buju Banton
5. Grippi Grippi - Capleton
6. Weak Heart - Hollow Point
7. Wha Do Dem - Lady Saw

Gear Box Riddim (Truck Back)
8. Click Mi Finger - Erup
9. Show Off - Delly Ranks
10. Lord, Lord - Lady Saw

Beehive Riddim (Big Ship)
11. Weh Yuh Man Deh - Lady Saw
12. Money Fi Spend - Vybz Kartel
13. Which Gal - Movado
14. Nuh Funny - Assassin

Shadow Riddim (Big Ship)
15. Carry News - Assassin
16. Nuh Permission - Vybz Kartel
17. See Dem A Pree - Leftside
18. Street Sitting - Busy Signal

Darker Shadow Riddim (Big Ship)
19. Jah Protect Mi - Busy Signal
20. Brown Bottle - Movado
21. Dem Dead - Aidonia
22. My Scheme - Vybz Kartel

Shoota Riddim (Pure Music)
23. Weh Dem Feel Like - Vybz Kartel
24. Shoot Em Up - Einstien
25. Please - Sizzla
26. No Day - Anthony B
27. Cyah Defend Themselves - Munga

28. Alliance Giants - Bounti Killa/Movado/Busy Signal/Bling Dawg/Wayne Marshall (Big Ship)

Drums of War Riddim (High Stakes)
29. Made For Smoking - Wayne Marshall
30. Shot Fly - Bramma
31. Drums of War - Flowsion
32. Colder Than Cold - Kari Jess
33. Gal Every Season - Jim Crow ft. Jigsy
34. Shottaz Pon Di Way - Yung Shottaz

Gully Creature Riddim (Daseca)
35. Touch Di Road - Movado
36. Never Hesitate - Munga
37. Gunshot Yuh Get - Sizzla
38. War Bruk Out - Elephant Man

Shoot Out Riddim (John John)
39. Duppy Know Who To Frighten - Demarco
40. No Escape - Busy Signal
41. Shoot Out - Mykal Roze

42. What We Gonna Do - Bugle (Daseca)
43. Journeys - Bugle (Daseca)
44. Changing Times - Movado (Track House)

Sickest on road right now - Sure Fyah 08!

Sure Fyah 08 kicks off!

11th April at Coherent K'rd

featuring:
Tommy Flowers
FJ (Jugglin' Crew)
Grafta
Yung Shottaz (Live)

10pm - $10 door includes Yard Graft Mix Session 04 CD for first 50!
Plus CD giveaways on the night thanks to VP Records.

Sure Fyah is the baddest Dancehall club night droppin' in Auckland City.

Featuring top selectors, crews and artists. This night is focussed on bringing big sound and the freshest Dancehall cuts how its supposed to be heard, on a solid system with a proper dancefloor.

Extra Good Friday Buss It Up!

Buss It Up

Extra Good Friday 21st March

New Venue! – Khuja Lounge - 536 Queen St, Auckland

Special guests - Stinky Jim and Submariner alongside hosts - Jugglin Crew (FJ & Gwaan Gal)

Bass Drops: 12am…….Gate Pressure: $5

2 Much Pressure Vol. 1!

Maaaad tings a gwaan inna AK!!!!

I'm forwarding this hard cos it's gon be BIG!
Here's the biz from the official source > Big Tings a Gwan in Auckland on 8th March as top Auckland crews and selectors Jugglin Sound, Jafa Mafia, Grafta & Hotgal and Jamaican Mc JP Money (flying down from Wellington for the party) bring you a night of MASSIVE dancehall while the Hot Tamali dancers burn up the dancefloor! Catch the fire at Zen Bar, Cnr Albert & Wolfe Streets (opposite the Stamford Plaza). Doors open at 10pm. $5 entry b4 12, $10 after. Not a night to be missed!

Sound Splash 08

This is gonna be the one to get to. Head over to the official Sound Splash 08 website to find out more. My pick would have to be Tanya Stevens, but that said there are some killer NZ crews representing.

Yah can't compete wid Lady Marion!

This week Auckland City is blessed by the presence of one like Lady Marion, Lady Saw, Mama Saw.... Galatos Thursday 17 February 2008 with The Versionaries, MC Silvah & DJ Furyus and Renegade Soundsystem. Tickets $45+b/f Beat Merchants, Conch Records, Real Groovy or online at motherland.co.nz. Doors 8pm

Buss It Up Hits 08.... Hard