Latin American Revolution Rocks
Across the history of Latin American music there have been remarkable bands and composers that have stood for an ideal and have screamed for revolution and change. Playing a major roll in transmitting political awareness to people, these musicians raised the hopes and beliefs of countries suffering under the tyranny of tough regimes and their...
Red Robin: The Vinyl Harem
Famous Bar 25-DJ Red Robin talks to iCrates about DJing, his special mixing technique and why vinyl records are like women...
The Official Digger: Diamond D from Diggin In The Crates Crew
Certified digger checked: Diamond D from Diggin In The Crates Crew (D.I.T.C.) is one of the HipHop legends that earned a master in sampling via contributions to the classic Fugees album „The Score“ and House of Pains „Same As It Ever Was“. Being famous for his skills in production and MCing, Diamond D is also...
A History of DJing Pt.II
A whole document continuing "A History of DJing part 1", from the 60's up to date, involving all the details that you might not know about one of the most trendy music practices of all ages and all the branches that grew up from spinning vinyls.
Cruising the London airwaves with Rita Maia
Rita Maia is a London based DJ and broadcaster living on the epicentre of the new UK underground electronic scene; a dedicated music researcher spreading the sound that shapes the present time to the most attentive ears. In the past Rita and her Lisbon based Badmood Collective shaped the citys drum n’ bass scene with...
33 RPM RECORDS BERLIN
Friendly record store owners tend to be a gem in the crates. With Adem from 33rpm records store in Berlin, Germany you’ve found at least a shiny baldhead. Who else runs an archive system for his undies, but not for his thousands of records? – This man knows his records better than what goes to...
Who’s the Man? Isaac Hayes’ Blaxploitation Soundtracks
When Isaac Hayes passed away three years ago, he left behind a legacy riddled with controversy. In spite of some questionable attempts to remain in the spotlight and his involvement with Scientology, Hayes’ musical achievements are indisputable. As a precursor of disco and one of the most sampled artists for hip hop producers, “Black Moses”’...
Sounds of the Universe
Soho, London
Sitting in the heart of London’s Soho, record shop Sounds Of The Universe, also home of Soul Jazz Records and sister labels Universal Sound and World Audio Foundation, for over 20 years has been pushing world wide quality music straight into the core of London’s discerning diggers and collectors. iCrates spoke with Nicole McKenzie, probably...
Digging Africa:Voodoofunk DJ Frank
How far would you go to put your fingers into a dirty box full of dusty records? - DJ Frank went to West Africa to find his most beloved vinyl. Even the Beastie Boys recommended his blog. So do we! And we wanted to know a little bit more about this crazy digger, who even...
Turntable Wonder Made In Berlin
This time we want to dig into the world of High-End music, introducing Oliver von Zedlitz from Berlin, Germany. In the past ten years this precision engineer developed a serious hobby that resulted in a turntable that stands in serious competition with the best state of the art record players out there. We visited the...
Going deep with Kokeshi owner Alley Cat
This is what happens when someone starts a tiny digital label for their own productions, stumbles across some raw talent and develops into a full blown vinyl label getting attention and support, left, right and centre. Quality goes a long way for Alley Cat and her label Kokeshi
Supafly Records, Lisbon
Supafly Records is a landmark in vinyl culture in Lisbon. Knowledge, experience and preaching with its owner Chico, aka Daddy Cheeks
