PODCAST
NiceUp Crew
by NiceUp Crew
NiceUp promotes reggae and bass culture in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We run the crucial Kiwi reggae portal NiceUp.org.nz and promote loads of gigs and events.
Episodes
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Torchie Mix for NiceUp
My love of reggae and dub led to my interest in jungle, dubstep and 140s with roots flavours, and I've since gone deep with Afrobeat, cumbia, dembow and reggaeton among other genres. From attending NiceUp and Yardwise gigs from around 2008 through to gigs at venues past and present, I am stoked…
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D`erb Jungle Mix for NiceUp
Originally from Romford, East London, D`erb has been living in Christchurch, New Zealand since 1994. He has been mixing since 1982, starting with electro and early rap, moving through acid house and all forms of dance sounds, with jungle and drum and bass always being a big part of his musical...
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Chapters Mix for NiceUp
Carrying the knowledge of the local selectors and mentors who have paved the way before him, Chapters brings a wicked mashup of old school dancehall and new school bashment.
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Chief Remedy Sound System Mix for NiceUp
Based in Ōtautahi, Aotearoa (Christchurch, New Zealand) Chief Remedy Sound System is the city’s only dedicated reggae sound and one of only a handful throughout the country. Hand built by owner operator Fat Controller, the sound system was first launched in 2015 and has since been rebuilt,...
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Mungo's Hi Fi Interview with The Groove Thief
Tommy Danger from Scottish sound system collective Mungo's Hi Fi talks to The Groove Thief, ahead of their New Zealand tour. They discuss new productions and projects, how the crew operates and has evolved, working with authenticity and respect, the upcoming tour, and how Jamaican music and…
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Big G - Festival Rockers Mix For NiceUp
Kia ora Nice Up Whanau, I’ve been DJing for over 30 years, starting out in the early 90s as a box boy for the Mighty Axis Sound System. It was a hard introduction to sound system culture in the North of England and I eventually became a selector and DJ. My addiction to vinyl and DJing became so...
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Little Records with Big Sound - Tom B Mix for NiceUp
Tom B is a DJ and collector of fine music with a deep affection for the humble 7 inch vinyl record. In 2019 he and long time friend East Larry started up Jive Turkey - a party that celebrates the little records. 'We're big advocates of the multi genre, open-format approach to DJing and you can…
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Explosion Sound System Mix for NiceUp
Explosion Sound System, Northern Ireland’s heavyweight Dub Kings, are a Belfast-based collective who have been promoting reggae and dub alongside sound system culture for nearly 20 years. The crew represent a mix of both classic and upfront modern reggae, roots and dub in a conscious style. 'This...
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Jamin-I Vinyl Mix for NiceUp
Jamin-I comes through with a vinyl selection for NiceUp Aotearoa. Starting out collecting 7" records from Jamaica after living in the Caribbean for work, Jamin-I's passion for bass culture and conscious messages has extended to many genres over the years. Residing in Raglan, Jamin-I is the brains...
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Roots Fire Mix for NiceUp
[From Selector Warric] Since I discovered sound system I have been hooked. I began collecting and building speakers and audio equipment in the hopes of building my own sound system and studio. After some time, along side my crew and with guidance from other sound systems around the country, we...
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Empress Naima Mix for NiceUp
Empress Naima’s strictly vinyl selections are solid and bass-heavy, yet sweet and conscious. Empress started on Kfm radio back in 2004, and has been involved with several local radio stations since. She has played at festivals such as Prana, Sundaise and Splore as well as many sound system dances...
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Rise and Shine Rockers - Love Rockers
This ‘Love Rockers’ mix offers up a blend of Lovers Rock, Reggae Soul, covers and general Reggae Love songs, giving the listener an all round warm summer loving vibe. Throughout 2020 I opened my ear to more of the sub-genres and off shoots of reggae. Adam Prescott dropped his ‘Soul Adventures...
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Mikey Majestic Mix For NiceUp
In the early 90's I had a notion to learn the bass guitar. As reggae has always had the best basslines, I bought a cassette of Lee Perry and the Upsetters 'Blackboard Jungle Dub' from Real Groovy, in the vain hope that I could teach myself to play the bass. The bass sat idle while my reggae...
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The Shady Lady Mix for NiceUp - Take Up Space
The Shady Lady AKA Carrie has been rocking dancefloors and airwaves all over Aotearoa since 2003, with her fresh blend of skank-based selections ranging from deep old Jamaican dubs through to rocksteady, tropical bass, dancehall, bouncy hip-hop and digital skank. Always keeping to the bass…
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Rise & Shine Rockers - At The Dub Market, Best of Summer 2019 - 20
6FtSTIX aka STIX of Rise & Shine Rockers and Majestic Roots Sound System was formally introduced to sound system culture back in 2011. Experiencing Aba-Shanti-I at the junction of Southern & East Row, W10, London ignited the fire. From there the education, research and record collecting began....
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Castrum Mix for NiceUp
Castrum discovered sound system culture in 2011, at a Pressure Roots Hi Fi night in Falmouth. He has been selecting and collecting around the UK and Europe over the last 4 years and recently moving around New Zealand and Japan. He also spends time behind the camera, filming events and documenting...
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Mungo's Hi Fi Mix for NiceUp - Part 1
The brilliant Doug Mungo's, co-founder of the celebrated and pioneering Glasgow sound system and bass music production collective, lays down a 2-part new year mix before he reaches New Zealand and Australia with Eva Lazarus. 2020 celebration. Upfullness! Mighty Diamonds - Pass the Kutchie...
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Mungo's Hi Fi Mix for NiceUp - Part 2
The brilliant Doug Mungo's, co-founder of the celebrated and pioneering Glasgow sound system and bass music production collective, lays down a 2-part new year mix before he reaches New Zealand and Australia with Eva Lazarus. 2020 celebration. Upfullness! Ward 21 - Can’t do we nuttin (Dubplate)...
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Jafa Mafia Mix for NiceUp
Jafa Mafia are pioneers of the Aotearoa, New Zealand reggae sound system scene and are major forces in its development and progression. They are based out of Auckland, loaded with dubs, with an unrelenting commitment to bringing music to the people! Selectors Tobi and Merriman roll out a vinyl…
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Chris Lane Vintage Vinyl Selection - ‘72 Special
"In 1972 I was 16 years old, and although I was still at school I had two paper rounds and a Saturday job which provided money for going out, clothes, and most importantly, records. While all but a couple of friends had unceremoniously ditched reggae as their music of choice I had already made…
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Livity Mix for NiceUp
Livity’s obsession with reggae music began when he moved to Dunedin to begin a Fine Arts degree. He started attending reggae dancehall nights at Bath Street, saying ‘I was that annoying kid asking the DJs for track names’. Soon after this his vinyl addiction began. He was invited by General Dread...
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Wakamana Sound System Mix for NiceUp
Ali T began running sound systems in Scotland over 10 years ago. Always focused on reggae and bass music, he was a regular at the Mungo's Hi Fi 'Walk and Skank’ night in Glasgow and on the festival circuit. Ali then moved to New Zealand and built Wakamana Sound System alongside musical...
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DJ Vadim Mix For NiceUp
DJ Vadim in the mix for NiceUp before he returns to New Zealand and Australia this March for the Dubcatcher 3 Tour – Flames Up! A prolific artist for over 20 years, Vadim is an evolutionist in sound, constantly pushing boundaries and creating cutting edge beats across hip hop, reggae, dub, bass,...
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Gwaan Gal Mix for NiceUp
A heavyweight music collector, record dealer, promoter, tour manager and DJ, Gwaan Gal has been a part of the New Zealand, Australian and Canadian music industry for over a decade. In New Zealand, she founded the pioneering dancehall club night 'Buss It Up' and has played on top radio stations…
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Stinky Jim Mix for NiceUp
England is a divided and deluded Babylonian mess right now but I choose to take the glass half full approach and celebrate a heap of UK reggaematical tackle from back in the days of the Miner’s Strike and Rock Against Racism, up to right now times. This isn’t meant to be comprehensive,...
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Auckland Ska Fest Mix for NiceUp
Rossco, co-founder of The Auckland Ska Festival, in the mix with a Ska Fest special. Check all these bands at the Festival, Saturday 1 December at Galatos! More info: www.facebook.com/akskafest AceTones - Goliath Surrey Boudit - Tek My Leave Skakilla - Atsushi & the Moisties The Mighty Herdsmen -...
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Radikal Guru Mix for NiceUp
Radikal Guru especially in the mix for NiceUp, ahead of his Australasian tour. Strictly heavyweight dubwise business. All killer! Check him in session in New Zealand: Friday 26 October @ Laundry, Wellington Friday 2 November @ Neck of the Woods, Auckland Radikal Guru ft. Echo Ranks - Warning (RG...
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P-Vans Mix for NiceUp
P-Vans began making music and cutting dubplates in 2006 in Wellington, establishing himself as a DJ and producer within the emerging sound of New Zealand dubstep. His productions have roots in dub, UK garage and grime. His music is inspired by sound system, bass and dubplate culture. As a…
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Oxman Mix For NiceUp
Oxman is an institution in the London reggae scene. Perhaps most well-known internationally for his work with the renowned Dub Vendor and Soul Jazz crews, Oxman has a long and deep history, from running his own sound, producing, record collecting, to hosting dances. Whether selecting or on the…
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Dub Organiser Roots Mix for NiceUp
Dub Organiser was formed by the acclaimed Dave Hendley and Stu Tolhurst in Whitstable in 1998. When Dave passed in 2016, Stu was joined by Keith Lawrence and Queen Kaori to carry on the mighty Dub Organiser legacy. The crew share a passion and love for old school reggae in all its forms. From the...
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Beat Down Babylon meets NiceUp
Beat Down Babylon and NiceUp join forces to bring big, bass heavy selection. Check them in session Friday 27 July @ Laundry, Wellington.
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Dotsie 90s Roots Mix For NiceUp
Dotsie has been entertaining the massive for 30 plus years, playing all genres of Jamaican music. He began originally at his own ska and reggae nights in 80s Dublin, before stepping out with the roots reggae sound of the Firehouse Skank crew in the 90s. In the noughts he signed up with Worries...
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Revolution Sound Mix for NiceUp
Long-time in the reggae scene, Nealske has been collecting records for around 20 years. He has a love for all styles of reggae and his selections are wide-ranging. Nealske holds down the Revolution Rockers show on the Auckland airwaves on Base FM, every second-Wednesday 8 - 10 pm. In 2017 he took...
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Fish and Bread Sound System Mix for NiceUp
Launched in 2017 and one of the newest sound systems out of Aotearoa, Fish and Bread Sound System is impacting on the scene, with its first major outing at the 2018 Ruapuke Roots Festival. Hailing from Snells Beach (just north of Auckland), the 2-scoop sound was garage-built by selector and...
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System Unknown Mix For NiceUp - Major Delay, Operator Andy, Sam Stacka and Lego
System Unknown are a collective of selectors and musicians who share a love for Jamaican music and sound system culture. Meeting in Melbourne through their work as sound engineers, the crew was founded by Operator Andy and Major Delay. Joined by Sam Stacka and Lego, they bonded over their love…
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Bass Foundation Roots Mix For NiceUp
Delhi Sultanate has long pioneered the sounds of reggae and hip hop in India. In addition to his solo career, he owns and runs @bassfoundationroots sound system with his partner Begum X. New Delhi's first hand built reggae sound system. He is also lead vocalist for India's first ska and…
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45 BLAST How Yu Fi Sey Dat?
A compilation of some of the finest 7 inch vinyl from the How Yu Fi Sey Dat? records catalogue. It would not be unfair to say "How Yu Fi Sey Dat?" was one of the most important record labels in Jamaica during the 90’s. Run by singjay Anthony "Red Rose" Cameron and singer Anthony Malvo, the label...
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Rudie Bam Bam Mix For NiceUp
Originally from Catalonia, Spain, and a working class hero back home, Rudie Bam Bam is a lover of rough Jamaican sounds and Northern Soul and has a compulsive addiction to collecting rare vinyl from the 60s and 70s. Noted for his devotion to music and fashion, Rudie is also a fan of Spaghetti...
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DJ Crazyeye Mix For NiceUp
Straight out of Titahi Bay, Porirua NZ, Josh AKA DJ Crazyeye brings some favourite selection! Growing up in Whakatane and moving to Wellington in the late-90s saw Josh surrounded by the Capital's roots sound. From Trinity Roots, Fat Freddy's Drop and Kora through to the legendary Roots Foundation...
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Roots Agenda ft. Tenor Steppa Mix For NiceUp - Part 1
All vinyl selection by Roots Agenda ft. Tenor Steppa live and direct, taking inspiration from both new and old dubwise riddims. Based in Bristol, the two perform at sound system dances, combining live instruments with vinyl discs. They represent the Hold Tight Collective, a record label and...
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Roots Agenda ft. Tenor Steppa Mix For NiceUp - Part 2
All vinyl selection by Roots Agenda ft. Tenor Steppa live and direct, taking inspiration from both new and old dubwise riddims. Based in Bristol, the two perform at sound system dances, combining live instruments with vinyl discs. They represent the Hold Tight Collective, a record label and...
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Lucky Cat Zoë - Warming Up the Dance for NiceUp
Lucky Cat Zoë began DJing at parties in 2000, progressing to her own club nights in South London. A collector of vintage vinyl, Zoë has a specialist interest in East Asian culture. She collects a wide range of musical genres, but true to her South London roots, Reggae is her first love. Since…
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Reality Chant Dubs, Remixes & Rarities - Mixed By Messenjah
Reality Chant Productions present an original selection of Dubs Remixes & Rarities from the Dubwize/Reality Chant vaults. Complied and mixed by Messenjah, this showcase features original works from 2004-2017, including currently un-released gems. Big up all the singers, artists, remixers and...
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Manaia Toa Mix For NiceUp
Manaia Toa has been in the game since the late-80s, bar managing at now legendary venues in Wellington and crewing at warehouse and one-off raves. One and a half years in London deepened his knowledge and experience of pirate radio and sound system culture, and he religiously attended Aba Shanti…
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Steve The Hat - A Little Way Different
Following on from his much-loved Revive mix for NiceUp, Steve the Hat is back with another unmissable instalment! This time he has taken a break from dropping strictly heavyweight Rocksteady and presents a mix covering all styles but still all killer no filler! BIG! 1. Let the Music Play. Cornel...
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Majestic Roots Mix for NiceUp Part 1
Majestic Roots Sound System is the creation of Mikey Downbeat, a stalwart of the reggae scene in Aotearoa. A deep roots selector, Mikey has a long history of playing roots, dub and reggae to audiences in New Zealand and internationally, including five years on 95bFM in Auckland and five years in...
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Majestic Roots Mix For NiceUp Part 2
Majestic Roots Sound System is the creation of Mikey Downbeat, a stalwart of the reggae scene in Aotearoa. A deep roots selector, Mikey has a long history of playing roots, dub and reggae to audiences in New Zealand and internationally, including five years on 95bFM in Auckland and five years in...
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Conviction Roots Mix For NiceUp
Originally from Wellington, New Zealand, Conviction Roots began with an interest in Asian Underground and Drum n Bass, which naturally led him to Reggae. The Roots Foundation sessions in Wellington left a lasting impression on him and sowed the seed for what was to come. After moving to the UK…
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Gooba Jungle Mix For NiceUp
Representing his hometown, Christchurch, New Zealand, Gooba has an ongoing passion for old school jungle and reggae music. He runs 100% vinyl, promotes strictly positive vibes and is instrumental in the forward movement of Aotearoa bass music and culture. Gooba has been a part of the music scene...
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Roots Factory Mix for NiceUp
Frankie is a selector and co-operator for Roots Factory and Downbeat Melody Sound System. A traditionalist through and through, his selection and production is all grounded in a foundation style, from Rocksteady and Roots through to Dancehall and Digi. He is a strictly-vinyl selector and an avid...
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NiceUp promotes reggae and bass culture in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We run the crucial Kiwi reggae portal NiceUp.org.nz and promote loads of gigs and events.
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