matt

usually found perusing dusty crates in record stores or raiding the shelves of bookstores for titles expanding the conscious mind. writes articles with an alternative urban focus in mind. 92’ till infinity. word.

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Soul Long By IO. Tokyo, Japan

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Leading the charge in a new wave of Japanese hip hop is a 16 man crew from Setagaya, Tokyo known as KANDYTOWN, which consists of MCs, DJs and producers. Since the release of their first free mixtape KOLD TAPE the crew has been building a steady following.
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Jazz Thing: Nubya Garcia

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London-based saxophonist and composer, Nubya Garcia, is part of a new wave of jazz artists in the resurgent London Jazz scene. Drawing from her Afro-Caribbean roots, her blend of soulful groove-driven Jazz shines through in her work with established drummer Moses Boyd, Jungle producer Congo Natty and as part of the groups, Maisha, and Nérija septet.
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Sole Superior 2017 – Nov 25th

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It's that time of year again where sneakerheads assemble for Singapore's premier Sneaker and Streetwear convention, Sole Superior, who will be celebrating its fifth year anniversary. Happening at Zouk Singapore on 25th November 1pm - 7pm.
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Clockenflap – Live In Hong Kong, November 2017

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Back for its tenth edition, Hong Kong's music and arts festival Clockenflap will be happening from 17 to 19 November at Central Harbourfront. Highlighting three full days of immersive art experiences ranging from a deep lineup of music acts, interactive arts installations to craft workshops.
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Jazz Thing: Kaidi Tatham

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Hailed by Gilles Peterson as the UK's most gifted contemporary keys player, Kaidi has had a long influential career starting as a key figure in West London's broken beat and nu-jazz scene as part of Bugz in the Attic, The Herbaliser Band and his notable collaborations with 2000Black and 4hero's Dennis 'Dego' McFarlane.
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July By Theodora

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Poignantly encapsulating the joy and eventual breakdown of a bittersweet relationship is the music video to Singaporean singer-songwriter Theodora's July.
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