The spring issue showcases an impressive grip of legendary producers, including the founder of abstract hip-hop DJ Cam, world pioneers of audio/visual fusion Coldcut, and the grand master of chill-out beats Nightmares on Wax. In addition to these timeless icons, theres a steady slew of articles on musics latest and greatest in next-level chic: cinematic hip-hops most-wanted producer RJD2, beatsmith of the year Eliot Lipp, 18th St. Lounges Ursula 1000, post-technos Casanova kid Jimmy Edgar, top underground rapper Aceyalone, and 4ADs latest rock darlings Celebration. There are plenty more features on undiscovered personalities destined for fame and fortune: Kudu, Rhythm & Culture, and Pedro and more; read all about them first in RE:UP. Plus more in-depth reviews of the must-have CDs and DVDs.
Also in this issue: the real reasons why U.K. hip-hop isnt up to par, your survival guide for The Big Chill festival, rapper Sadat Xs high school basketball glory stories, profiles on NYCs most popular female DJs, and the life of the worlds best street musician ever, Moondog.
A full fashion photo pictorial features the hottest Spring T-shirts, and a chapter of exclusive art spreads comes from internationally acclaimed graphic designers Parra, Shilo, and Tokyo's OGI. |
