Barranquilla’s rather small Arabic population don’t seem to do much beyond overcharging gullible Colombians for humus and stuffed vine leaves. This has meant I’ve had absolutely no idea what pop tracks were big in the Arabic world for quite a long time, that is until i decided to have a little search this morning and …
Monthly Archive for: "July, 2011"
J-Wow 2011 Hard Ass Mix
J-Wow’s 6th Hard Ass digital compilation is out this week on Enchufada, again featuing original productions by lots of great producers, all with a fondness for Angola’s finest export – KUDURO. The 6th edition features big tracks by Brenmar, Cardopusher, Kry Wolf and Schlachthofbronx. Buy it here. To promote the release J-Wow has whipped up …
Juicy J & Lex Luger – Rubba Band Business 2
Download Juicy J & Lex Luger – Rabba Band Business 2 Ok this mixtape dropped back in May but I’m posting it now because its so good it hurts. These are the reasons why: 1. Lex Luger produced most of it who is pretty much the best hip hop producer around at the moment. 2. …
RIP Joe Arroyo
This morning Colombian salsa legend Joe Arroyo sadly died aged 55 due to complications due to pneumonia. I haven’t been this sad upon hearing the death of a musician in a long, long time. “El Joe” is everywhere you go in Barranquilla and I am often surprised if I don’t hear Joe’s voice at least …
Radio Ladio
A couple of radio shows last week. Firstly, Dialectic Radio from Australia run by Lapkat & 555, who came and partied with us at Secousse last year. They do a cool show focussed on international sounds which goes out across Oz via community radio show. In their latest show they did a lil feature on …
Paa Joe’s Coffins
The sculpted coffins of Ghanaian artist Paa Joe are a wonder. Born in the Akwapim hills north-east of Accra in 1945, Paa Joe is credited as being the foremost sculpted coffin maker of his generation. He apprenticed with Kane Kwei – who is credited with beginning the 20th century tradition of figurative coffins. In Ghana …
Secret Garden party
If you’re headed to Secret Garden party festival this weekend and want to hear some blazing African music be sure check two of my favourite bands on Saturday night – Harare and A.J. Holmes & The Hackney Empire at The One Taste Arena. And I’ll be playing some records closing the tent with MC K-stro …
Prince Quan Luv feat. Old Money – Bodega
A Machete swinging Bodega jam by Prince Quan Luv featuring GBQ homie Old Money providing awesome guest Mic skills. Get to know ahorita.
Emmanuel Road to Africa
The above song by Nigerians Side One and Terry G is on constant repeat around Monrovia. The tune has it’s own merits as a party anthem, but what really excites me is the chorus’ musical genealogy. And if there’s anything I enjoy, tracing musical genealogies would have to be near the top of the list. …
MC Gi – Berimbau
I’m always a sucker for the Bermibau and shouty Brazilian girls so loving this bumping new one by Sao Paulo’s MC Gi, produced by El Super Gummi. But what I really need to hear is a MC Gi on a beat with MARINA GASOLINA.
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