Future Classic: BadBadNotGood “Bugg’n” (TNGHT Cover)
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Future Classic: BadBadNotGood “Bugg’n” (TNGHT Cover)

Regular readers will know that we have praised the talent of Toronto’s own instrumental jazz & hip-hop band BadBadNotGood on numerous occasions in the past, and this latest installment is no stranger to that feat. This time around, the kids cover TNGHT‘s “Bugg’n”, live at the Mad Decent Block Party …

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Beat Junkies: For The Record (Documentary)
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Beat Junkies: For The Record (Documentary)

via Stones Throw: On the heels of their 20th anniversary show this past weekend, and the release of the first in a series of 45s, the Beat Junkies have released a documentary about their 20 years on the turntables. The World Famous Beat Junkies, comprised of members J-Rocc, DJ Babu, D-Styles, …

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Rakim “Definition of a Classic” (Mini-Documentary)
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Rakim “Definition of a Classic” (Mini-Documentary)

The “R” gets profiled in this Complex Magazine mini-doc. There are certainly a gang of rap icons that deserve this kind of treatment, but I can’t think of a better place to start.

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The Rise And Fall Of The Clash
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The Rise And Fall Of The Clash (2012)

The Rise And Fall Of The Clash (2012). A new documentary directed by Danny Garcia and co-produced by David Mingay (Rude Boy) and Robin Banks, that tells the inside story on the collapse of one of the most influential bands of the 77 UK explosion. www.facebook.com/theriseandfalloftheclash @theclashmovie

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“PIU PIU” Documentary : Exploring the Montreal Beats Scene
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“PIU PIU” Documentary : Exploring the Montreal Beats Scene

Today is a pretty special day for us at MusicIsMySanctuary. We are having a release party for a project we’ve been working on for a little while now. The idea was to do a documentary on the actual state of the Montreal beats scene which we affectionately call “PIU PIU” …

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Doin’ It In the Park: Pick-Up Basketball in NYC
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Doin’ It In the Park: Pick-Up Basketball in NYC

DOIN’ IT IN THE PARK: PICK-UP BASKETBALL, NYC explores the definition, history, culture and social impact of New York’s summer b-ball scene, widely recognized as the worldwide “Mecca” of the sport. In New York City, pick-up basketball is not just a sport. It is a way of life. There are …

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1994 Hip-Hop Documentary in New York (Canal +, French TV)

Talk about a moment frozen in time: a long lost 1994 french report (originally shown on Canal +) about Hip Hop culture in New York City. Featuring Wu Tang Clan, Chuck D (Public Enemy), Guru, Supernatural, Lasts Poets, Afrika Bambaataa, Fuman Chooz, The Lifers Group… I could go on and …

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Theo Parrish “Slices DVD Feature”
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Theo Parrish “Slices DVD Feature”

I remember seeing Theo Parrish in Montreal a few years ago, closing up Mutek (an “International Festival Of Digital Creativity And Electronic Music”) with a spectacular all-across-the-board vinyl set. Highlights of the night included Fela Kuti, Roy Ayers‘ “Running Away” (a personal favorite) and even The Police! It was a …

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Chris Dave (Drums) x Fela Kuti
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Chris Dave (Drums) x Fela Kuti

“Chris Dave is probably the most dangerous drummer alive. He is totally reinventing just what you can do with drums.” – ?uestlove And in case you haven’t seen some of his other videos, here are absolutely mind blowing covers of tracks from Portishead, Bob James, Kanye, ATCQ, … Chris Dave …

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