Malik B, founding member of The Roots, has died
Malik Abdul Baset aka Malik B, a longtime member of Philadelphia rap group The Roots, has died aged 47. The Roots announced the news on Twitter, writing: “We regretfully inform you of the passing...
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Cafe Disko & AndyB – Love Drunk – Dancing Astronaut
by: Dancing Astronaut Jul 14, 2020 pinterest What happens when you cross a little bit of Milky Chance with some stuttering hi-hats, thunderous percussion, and punchy drops? Folk-trap-dm? Whatever you call it, it sounds...
New meets old in Bonobo's remix of Michael Kiwanuka's 'Final Days'
by: Josh Stewart Jul 13, 2020 pinterest The elusive Bonobo returns with his first remix in three years, unexpectedly taking on the soulful and funky fresh source material of Michael Kiwanuka’s “Final Days.” Those...
NTS launches listener support scheme NTS Supporters and announces new residents
This week, NTS announced the launch of NTS Supporters, its new listener support scheme. Starting at a minimum of £2.99 a month or £33 a year, NTS listeners are encouraged to pay what they...
Public Enemy’s Chuck D: “Donald Trump is an alien”
Public Enemy co-founder Chuck D has released a new single produced by DJ Premier called ‘State Of The Union (STFU)’, taking aim at President Donald Trump with scathing bars labelling him a “dictator”, “White...
Lafawndah announces new album 'The Fifth Season'
Lafawndah this week announced the release of her second album ‘The Fifth Season’. It will be out on September 8 Latency. To accompany the news, Lafawndah also released her lead single from the album,...
10 Black-owned record shops to support
by: Jessica Mao Jun 23, 2020 pinterest After social and civil unrest swept across the nation to the point of resonance overseas following the police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and countless other...
The GRAMMYs has stopped using the term 'urban'
The GRAMMY Awards has announced it is dropping the term ‘urban’ to describe music of Black origin. In an announcement on its website outlining the rules and guidelines for the 63rd annual ceremony, the...
Lost Frequencies gives Major Lazer's 'Lay Your Head On Me' the remix treatment
by: Austin Evenson May 29, 2020 pinterest Lost Frequencies‘ prowess as one of melodic house’s most consistent trailblazers has been proven time and time again since the Belgian producer’s global hit, “Are You With...
Pinch announces 'Reality Tunnels', his first solo album in 13 years
This week, Pinch announced the upcoming release of ‘Reality Tunnels’, his first solo full-length release in thirteen years. It will be released Pinch’s own Tectonic imprint on June 19. ‘Reality Tunnels’ also features collaborations...
