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Press shot of DJ Premier in a black hat looking toward the camera in a t tshirt that says "Royalty"

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DJ Premier: how one of hip-hop’s greatest producers stays inspired

For over three decades, DJ Premier has consistently proven himself to be one of hip-hop’s greatest producers. As he releases his new EP, 'Hip Hop 50: Vol 1', celebrating the genre’s 50th anniversary, he speaks to Arielle Lana LeJarde about evolving with the culture and the hip-hop/dance music connection

“I’m raised off being a fan first,” DJ Premier states clearly. “Before DJing, before producing or anything else, I’m a fan.” He sits across from...

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Recognise: A.Fruit

Saint Petersburg’s rising star in jungle, footwork and hybrid bass music, A.Fruit, records a 100% productions mix for the Recognise series, and chats to Kamila...

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Baltra: High fidelity

New York’s Baltra left behind a career in the stock market to pursue his real love of music. With his debut album ‘Ted’ showing his...

Years ago, Michael Baltra was presented with a choice of instruments to study, and he decided on the violin. Given the fact that he was...

#Justice4Windrush video protected on White Cliffs of Dover ahead of UK election

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#Justice4Windrush video projected on White Cliffs of Dover ahead of UK election

“We arrived as British citizens, yet we are now treated as illegal immigrants"

A #Justice4Windrush video was projected onto the iconic White Cliffs of Dover ahead of next week’s UK general election. It was produced by the campaign...

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MC Conrad Foundation launched to support young musicians in memory of late D&B vocalist

Funds raised via a GoFundMe campaign will go towards supporting young artists getting to grips with areas such as PRS and patenting intellectual property

An organisation aiming to support young musicians breaking into the music industry has been set up in the name of the late drum & bass...

I Hate Models Le Bon Air festival cancellation

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I Hate Models Le Bon Air festival set cancelled over private jet request

"We never asked the festival to cover any of these costs"

I Hate Models has confirmed he will no longer play Le Bon Air Festival. The French techno artist had been due to perform at the...

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Conducta announces end of Kiwi Rekords with closing party this week

A closing party will take place at London's Night Tales Loft later this week

Conducta has announced the closure of his Kiwi Rekords label after five years. In a statement shared to social media, the UKG star said that...

Photo taken from behind the decks at Ar Ais Arís, where numerous people are dancing amid a red motion blur

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Irish underground club label, Ar Ais Arís, announces debut compilation

The Galway-based party launches its label with tracks from Doubt, Plus One, Roo Honeychild and more

A new label specialising in Irish underground club music, Ar Ais Arís, will release its debut compilation next week. Launched by the crew behind the...

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Legendary Manchester venue Night & Day will remain open following noise dispute

The long-running Northern Quarter club's team said they were "delighted" and "disappointed" by the judge's ruling on the Noise Abatement Notice

Manchester's Night & Day has been allowed to remain open after a more than three-year-long noise dispute. The legendary Northern Quarter venue, open for over...

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Little Simz wins 2022 Mercury Prize for ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’

"Wow. I’m very very overwhelmed, I’m very grateful," the London rapper and actor said at last night's ceremony in London

Little Simz has won the 2022 Mercury Prize for her 2021 album 'Sometimes I Might Be Introvert'. Watch her performance of her performance of 'How...

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Palestine’s Radio AlHara broadcasts 12-hour Iranian solidarity shows amid ongoing protests

Women and non-binary Iranian artists will deliver live performances, host panels and present music shows

Palestinian station Radio AlHara is broadcasting two 12-hour specials today and tomorrow, Thursday 29th and Friday 30th September 2022, to show solidarity with ongoing protests...

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Uganda's Nyege Nyege Festival is going ahead despite government calls to shut it down

Martin Mugarra, Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities says the festival is a "hub of tourism"

Uganda's Nyege Nyege Festival will go ahead this month from 15th to 18th September despite the government calling for it to be stopped, RA reports...

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Simon Dunmore steps down as CEO of Defected Records as label is acquired

Former Managing Director Wez Saunders has bought out the seminal UK label's founder for an undisclosed sum

Simon Dunmore has stepped down as CEO of Defected Records following a management buyout. Defected's former Managing Director and now-CEO Wez Saunders, who joined the...

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Ukrainian volunteers hold “clean-up raves” to restore and rebuild war-damaged homes

"I like electronic music and I used to party. But now it’s wartime and we want to help, and we’re doing it with music."

A group of Ukranian volunteers are organising "clean-up raves" to help rebuild homes and community spaces damaged from Russian attacks. Repair Together, made up of...

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Man charged with arson after fire at Brooklyn club Rash

A 24-year-old man was taken into custody late last week

A man, who is suspected of having started a fire at Brooklyn nightclub Rash earlier this month, has been taken into custody. The 24-year-old man...