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Keith LeBlanc, influential hip-hop and dub drummer, dies
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Keith LeBlanc, influential hip-hop and dub drummer, dies

LeBlanc had been a key member of Adrian Sherwood's On-U Sound stable for a number of years, appearing as a guest musician on various projects

Influential hip-hop and dub drummer Keith LeBlanc has died. The news of his passing was confirmed by Adrian Sherwood's On-U Sound label, with which LeBlanc...

Grandmaster Flash to host keynote masterclass and Q&A on hip-hop and DJing at ADE
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Grandmaster Flash to host keynote masterclass and Q&A on hip-hop and DJing at ADE

It comes amid a series of worldwide events commemorating 50 years of hip-hop

Grandmaster Flash is set to give a keynote speech on hip-hop and DJing at October's Amsterdam Dance Event. Forming part of the week-long conference programme...

Collection of classic hip-hop memorabilia to be auctioned at Sotheby’s
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Collection of classic hip-hop memorabilia to be auctioned at Sotheby’s

Featuring Grand Master Flash, LL Cool J, Afrika Islam, Kool Herc, Keith Haring and more 

An array of classic hip-hop memorabilia is being auctioned at Sotheby's New York this week. Items range from vinyl to studio kit, flyers to sneakers...

Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five’s Kidd Creole found guilty of manslaughter
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Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five’s Kidd Creole found guilty of manslaughter

The hip-hop pioneer faces up to 25 years in prison following the murder of a homeless man in 2017

Hip-hop pioneer Kidd Creole has been found guilty of manslaughter. Born Nathaniel Glover, Kidd Creole – an original member of the pioneering New York hip-hop...
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The early days of hip hop explored in new book

'Yo! The Early Days Of Hip-Hop 1982-84' features over 300 pages of photographs charting the genre's rise

A new book, set to be published by Soul Jazz Books/Records, will explore the very earliest days of hip hop.

'Yo! The Early Days Of...
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Run-DMC, Grandmaster Flash, Larry Levan, more feature in new exhibition on early ‘80s New York music

From CBGB and the last days of disco to formative era house music and hip hop

Run-DMC, Grandmaster Flash, Larry Levan and more feature in a new exhibition on early ‘80s New York music, which opened Friday 11th June.  

Held at...
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Duke Bootee, co-writer and producer of Grandmaster Flash’s ‘The Message’, dies, aged 69

The influential figure passed away following heart failure at his home in Savanna, Georgia

Duke Bootee, co-writer and producer of Grandmaster Flash’s ‘The Message’, has died.

Bootee, born Edward Gernel Fletcher, died after suffering from heart failure at his...

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Grandmaster Flash becomes first DJ to win “Nobel Prize For Music”

Previous winners include the likes of Metallica, Led Zeppelin and Paul McCartney...

Grandmaster Flash has become the first DJ to win the Polar Music Prize, often dubbed the "Nobel Prize For Music".

The prize was founded by...

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Nozstock celebrates 20 years with Chase & Status, Grandmaster Flash, Goldfrapp, DJ Marky, more

Herefordshire festival goes all-out for milestone edition...

Nozstock: The Hidden Valley festival returns home to Bromyard, Herefordshire from 20th to 22nd July with a mega line-up featuring Chase & Status (featuring Rage)...

GREG WILSON'S DISCOTHEQUE ARCHIVES #12

 A guide to dance music's pre-rave past...

We've drafted in Greg Wilson, the former electro-funk pioneer, nowadays a leading figure in the global disco/re-edits movement and respected commentator on dance music and...