PETE ROCK & DJ PREMIER HELP CELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF MANHATTAN RECORDS.

I was extremely fortunate to visit Japan a couple of years back, venturing to Hiroshima, Osaka and Tokyo. I instantly fell in love with the country’s incredible array of food dishes, its plentiful shopping experiences, its people, culture and seemingly endless, breathtaking scenery.

Mar 29, 2010

BREAK IT DOWN: B-BOYING - ART OR SPORT?

I started b-boying when I was 16, and even though I don't really dance that much anymore, I still love to watch it grow and expand as an art form. And you know what? There's not enough b-boy coverage going on right now. Which is why we've invited our man…

Mar 26, 2010

BRAINFEEDER SESSIONS LONDON.

On Wednesday 10th March, London's iconic fabric got invaded by Los Angeles' inimitable Brainfeeder crew, led, of course, by the mighty Flying Lotus. Gaslamp Killer, Daedelus, TOKiMONSTA, Nosaj Thing, Dimlight and Dorian Concept were all in attendance, and Stones Throw and Beat Junkies turntable maestro J Rocc was in the…

Mar 25, 2010

BROTHER ALI: TIPTOEING ON THE TIGHT ROPE.

It’s no secret that we at Brainer are HUGE Brother Ali fans. His current album ‘Us’ was easily one of my favourite releases from last year. Powerfully insightful rhymes coupled with the delectable beat making talents of Atmosphere’s Ant made for some truly inspirational, evocative and enjoyable listening.