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Cakes Da Killa’s sound is always evolving — and his new LP, the jazz-kissed ‘Black Sheep’, is the latest step in the NYC-based rapper’s musical maturation. Produced alongside his longtime collaborator Sam Katz, it might be his best yet. Bruce Tantum learns more
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Chris Gavino’s rise to fame has been meteoric. Just four years ago, the Washington DC-based DJ, producer and label owner was pursuing his degree. But he...
The moniker is a shoutout to Gavino’s Filipino roots. He grew up moving between the Philippines, Indonesia, and the United States, attending international schools while...
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Blending hip-hop, house and influences from New York’s ballroom scene, Cakes Da Killa has been opening up the conversation around LGBTQ+ artists in rap. He speaks to Nathan Evans about developing his style, the appropriation of queer and ballroom culture, and finding inspiration in the Harlem Renaissance for his new album ‘Svengali’
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Uganda's Nyege Nyege Tapes has launched a new mixtape series.
The first is titled 'At The Villa' and features a number of artists from the...
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J Dilla changed music with his unique production style and wonky beat patterns. Ahead of an expansive new book on his life and art, Marke Bieschke talks to author Dan Charnas about the enigmatic artist’s impact
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The New York rapper's next full-length release is due out on 22nd March
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Dan Charnas's 480-page book is part biography, part cultural history
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"We want to provide space for minorities — especially the queer community and people of color, because the team itself is also part of that", the new venue team said ahead of next month's opening
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The 5,000 square-foot space also features a gallery, music venue and bar
A new record store has opened its doors in Detroit.
Specialising in house, jazz, R&B and soul, Spot Lite is based at 2905 Beaufait St. in...
Member of Hot Creations crew holds forth
Richy tells DJ Mag that himself and Jamie have stripped back the Hot Creations upcoming release schedule lately so that they don't have a backlog...
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Two launch parties and a Motion event will help mark the occassion
Shall Not Fade is opening a new record store in Bristol.
The label set up by Kieran Williams will open doors to the shop on...
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Point Blank’s connection with IMS Ibiza runs deep: you may have caught their recent video following the 2018 Accelerator winner and Point Blank student Ambian...
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'Forever' will be the first Phife Dawg album since 2000's 'Ventilation: Da LP'
A Tribe Called Quest have revealed a release date for 'Forever', the posthumous album from the late Phife Dawg.
The group marked what would have...
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New Delhi-based electronic artist Kohra will release his debut album via his own Qilla Records later this month. Listen to glowing atmospherics and intense percussion...
Kohra will release his long-awaited debut album later this month.
The New Delhi-based electronic artist, who also founded and runs imprint Qilla Records, follows up...
Band to play Go!Zilla birthday
Hugely popular underground club Go!Zilla celebrate their third birthday this Saturday 26th July at London's Cargo, and to make the party swing in fine style...