Brandy & Coke is a mini documentary on the UK Garage (UKG) music scene in the 90s & early to mid 2000’s. The mini documentary was directed by Ewen Spencer, a photographer who took photos at many UKG parties back in the day. Ewen Spencer recently released a book of those photos called UKG. Brandy & Coke covers the sounds, fashion, club events, raves, and the ups and downs of the UKG golden era. Although not as extensive in it’s …
Tag: 2000’s
This is our first exclusive mixtape by Dope On Wax. Homie dug out some rare treats for this one. Dope is a vinyl-only sorta dude, pardon the crackling and hissing, strictly dirty digital. The repeat value is priceless. Thanks Dope! Tracklist:M.F. Grimm – Bloody Love LetterKool G. Rap and Nas – Fast Life (Vinyl Reanimators Remix) Laster – Off Balance (Feat. Ed O.G.) Alps Cru – Just Can’t Explain Smif N Wesson – Crystal Stair (Feat Talib Kweli) The B.U.M.S. …
Phife Dawg of the legendary Hip-Hop group A Tribe Called Quest just released a new single called “#DearDilla.” A tribute to the legendary Detroit Hip-Hop producer J Dilla, who passed on 8 years ago, February 7th, 2006. Dilla and Phife shared a kindred spirit, in their musicianship, and dealings with health issues. Dilla suffered from a rare blood disease called thrombotic thrombocytopenic pura, and Phife is diabetic (he calls himself the “the funky diabetic” in ATCQ’s “Oh My God”). Phife reminisced about interactions …
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