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Big Shug to release History of Gang Starr booklet with new album

Gang Starr originator, Big Shug tells his story as well as the group's in a 36-page color booklet included in his July album, which features DJ Premier, Fat Joe and…

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Go-Go pioneer Chuck Brown dies aged 75

Chuck Brown, leader of Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers, who was widely known as "The Godfather of go-go", has died aged 75.

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Southport Weekender 48

Blessings of more than just the musical variety descended on Butlins in Minehead last weekend.

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Nas to Headline Hackney Weekender

Nas is the latest act to be confirmed for next month's Radio 1 Hackney Weekend event.

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Disco legend Donna Summer dies, aged 63

The singer, who is famous for hit singles including 'I Feel Love', 'Love To Love You Baby' and 'Hot Stuff', died in Florida on 17th May after a lengthy battle…

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Disco legend Donna Summer dies, aged 63 Disco icon Donna Summer has passed away at the age of 63. The singer, who is famous for hit singles including 'I Feel Love', 'Love To Love You Baby' and 'Hot… Continue>

Go-Go pioneer Chuck Brown dies aged 75 Chuck Brown, leader of Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers, who was widely known as "The Godfather of go-go", has died aged 75. The singer is perhaps best remembered for his… Continue>

Big Shug to release History of Gang Starr booklet with new album Gang Starr originator, Big Shug tells his story as well as the group's in a 36-page color booklet included in his July album, which features DJ Premier, Fat Joe and… Continue>

Bone Thugs Reunite for Rock The Bells The line-up for the 2012 Rock The Bells Festival was announced today and the cornerstone of the massive concert series is a reunion of Bone Thugs In Harmony. Continue>

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Bambaataa and Greg Wilson bring electro funk to London Thirty years on from the release of a track widely regarded as one of the most influential in hip-hop and dance music, scene icon Afrikaa Bambaata is set to play an exclusive set in London alongside UK hip-hop electro pioneer Greg Wilson. Continue>

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Southport Weekender 48
Butlins, Minehead, 11th-13th May 2012

Southport Weekender 48 Blessings of more than just the musical variety descended on Butlins in Minehead last weekend. After weeks of rain, the sun broke through, Live Aid-style, just in time for Southport Weekender's annual shindig. It made the feel-good vibes from every shade of black dance music sound just that little bit… Continue>



Funkorama (Redman, 1995)
By Joanna Chaundy

Old skool Redman is the shit! Funkorama was Red's 1995 single and was produced by him and Erick Sermon for Sermon's Insomnia compilation album. This is probably one of my favourite Redman tracks of all time. Continue>

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