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The Roots in London on 19 August, 2011

By on July 6, 2011
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are coming


The Roots make a welcome return to for their first headline show in 2 years. On the cusp of celebrating 25 years of shape shifting creativity that has delivered to a devoted global community nine eclectic albums driven by bold musical concepts, unique collaborations, and profound lyrical themes that one critic defined as “cold eyed existentialism”, Philadelphia’s favourite politically motivated // collective will be taking the stage at London’s most iconic entertainment venue, the HMV . Continue reading The Roots in London on 19 August, 2011

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V/A – Mellow Mellow: Original Smooth Grooves & Chilled Beats

By on March 29, 2011
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The title of this set is taken from Lowrell’s super sexy ‘Mellow Mellow, Right On’ and here’s a proper collection of downtempo 70s and 80s that will put you right on in the mood.

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V/A – The Breaks: Original B-Boy Street Funk & Block Party Classics

By on March 28, 2011
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This one is another reminder that Harmless Records is 15 years old and this time it’s a breaks party jam that gets slip mats moist and funky.

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Hezekiah – I Predict A Riot

By on September 29, 2007
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Not to be confused with the Kaiser Chief’s theme tune, Hezekiah’s new album continues Rawkus’ push to set the new standard of

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Mr. J. Medeiros – Of Gods And Girls

By on June 16, 2007
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“Sometimes I look at what Mr. J. is accomplishing and I think this guy will be Rawkus’ biggest star EVER”, Rawkus co-founder Brian Brater

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Sa-Ra – The Hollywood Recordings

By on June 15, 2007
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“We are going to be talking about the rise and rise of Sa-Ra in a minute but first the travel”, did I hear that right? Has the news of the debut album hit national radio already?

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Hi-Tek – Hi-Teknology¬?: The Chip

By on January 5, 2007
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Hi-Tek’s Hi-Teknology from 2001 linked him with all the names at Rawkus like Common, and Mos Def. The new album, The Chip, provides an even more impressive list of guests but Hi-Tek has produced his own album.

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Guru – Version 7.0 – The Street Scriptures

By on November 16, 2006
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Guru pronounces, “you can put me in the hall of fame, I’m worldwide, I’m a legend at this game.” Maybe, but is his latest solo effort (the dog’s) bollocks?

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