GRINDIN

Talib Kweli is a Hip Hop legend, so I’ve been thinking as I write this, how can I really write anything about this dude? But in this modern day where everyone has as opinon online, here’s mine! With Talib being a Golden Era vet, I wasn’t sure what to expect with ” Prisoner Of Conscious”, …

Digital Liberation is a new move for Base FM that will see the station, based in Grey Lynn, Auckland, being aired to Freeview boxes all over New Zealand. Managing Director, Jazz Ziedan explains to Grindin’ ‘Going digital means equal rights for us broadcasters. It’s not about being part of a big network with great financial …

Members of Auckland’s Young, Gifted & Broke collective touch down in Australia for the entire month of June to hold residency at Melbourne’s Laundry Bar in Fitzroy. Featuring members of Home Brew, @Peace and more the crew will be performing every Friday night backed up with a live band. Show dates: Friday June 7th – …

Tall Black Guy has finally taken time off from his immensely popular remixing duties to serve up a debut album that is as worthy as the source for which it pays homage. “8 Miles to Moenart” is as much a debut album for the much-respected Tall Black Guy, as it is a fine crafted tribute …

New single leaked from P-Money’s “Gratitude” album out in stores May 17th. “Celebration Flow” features Aaradhna & Talib Kweli

Ok holdup, gotta stop top rocking so I can sit down and write this here review. That second track “New Generation” was lyrically beat street on VHS. Who produced this shit? Tyrone Brunson? These breaks are ‘ring around the bath tub’ funky. Sound like they teleported Skull Snaps in from 1973 to play this shit …

Outstanding hip hop, lyrical frankness & honest portrayals of everyday life. Ben Chijioke, better known as British rapper Ty, signed to Tru Thoughts in January 2013 to begin the next stage in a remarkable career with the release of two singles. With a reputation built on his original style and refusal to hop on any …

Since her debut album, “Time Is Not Much”, was released in 2008, New Zealand’s Ladi6 has always managed to strike the perfect balance of Hip Hop sensibility with a soulful eloquence in her music. With the subtly sensual track, “Ikarus”, from her soon to be released third album winding it’s way around music lovers hearts …

The Black Opera have been busy as of late, in addition to a number of live shows including opening for Ghostface Killah and Adrian Younge in Michigan, TBO has been back in the studio working on a new EP for Mello Music Group to hold fans over until the next full length for the group. …

‘Where To Go” is the second single from the upcoming album “One of Many” by Eric Lau.