P-Money makes a triumphant return with the release of his highly anticipated new album Gratitude available in-stores and online today. With the first 250 people to purchase the record from JBHIFI also receiving a free limited edition P-Money t-shirt, make sure you grab your copy today. 

Gratitude is a record that marks P-Money’s return to his hip-hop roots and boosts an all-star line-up of featured artists. Having recently signed a deal with Duck Down Music US, P-Money has made use of his label mates with Talib Kweli, Buckshot and Skyzoo all making an appearance on the album. You can also expect to hear from Havoc (of Mobb Deep), Freddie Gibbs,  M.O.P., Fashawn, Roc Marciano, Nicole Wray, Jamall Bufford (formerly Buff1), STS, Monsta G, Blaison Maven and Pac Div. Check out the video of P-Money in the studio with M.O.P. below. Bringing it back to God’s own, the album also features the best in local talent including revered hip-hop outfit @peace and soulful songstress Aaradhna – whose critically acclaimed album P-Money also produced. 

In the lead up to the release, P-Money has been releasing some of the album’s tracks for free on pmoneymusic.com as a way to show gratitude to his fans, clocking up a huge 100,000 downloads across the globe. Currently based in New York, P-Money will be heading back down under for shows in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch over June. Tickets are available now from pmoneymusic.com. 

Gratitude is available from all good record stores and online now.

Full track listing:

01 - Gratitude Intro
02 - Welcome To America feat. Skyzoo & Havoc (Of Mobb Deep)
03 - The Hardest feat. M.O.P
04 - Break It Down feat. Freddie Gibbs & Fashawn
05 - 11th Break
06 - Celebration Flow feat. Aaradhna & Talib Kweli
07 - Reminisce feat. Blaison Maven
08 - Silver Beat
09 - Say It Again feat. Monsta G & Pac Div
10 - Killuminati feat. Buckshot
11 - Honey feat. Nicole Wray & Jamall Bufford
12 - My Baby feat. STS & Nicole Wray
13 - I Know Interlude
14 - The Professional feat. Roc Marciano
15 - Finding God feat. @Peace

Well over a year in the making, The Turnaround returns for the long weekend, Saturday 1st June at the Leigh Sawmill Cafe. DJs Manuel Bundy, Cian & Submariner will be laying down the good tunes and we're expecting to see alot of familiar faces in the crowd. If you've never experienced at Turnaround before then make sure you get yourself up to Leigh this long weekend!!

Pre-sales tickets $15 (plus booking fee) available from Conch Records, 115a Ponsonby Road.

Base FM Presents

Mungo's Hi Fi (UK) | Lion Rockers Hi-Fi | MC Ras Stone

Friday June 7th | Toto's Montecristo Room

Lion Rockers Hi-Fi are proud to be handing over the controls to Scotland's legendary sound Mungo's Hi-Fi, flying direct from the UK for one New Zealand show. Mungo's Hi Fi will be playing a selection of dubplates, one-a-way cuts and exclusive Scotch Bonnet productions, all amplified by Lion Rockers Hi Fi's custom built speaker stacks. Support from the full Lion Rockers crew and MC Ras Stone. This session is not to be missed.

Doors open at 9:30 | Door Sales only  - $20 | Toto's Montecristo Room - 53 Nelson St

Mungo's Hi Fi

Mungo's Hi Fi champion the evolution of reggae, dub and dancehall music and are re-invigorating soundsystem culture. They have developed formidable live shows, collaborating with foundation legends like Ranking Joe, Sugar Minott and Sister Nancy as well as top vocalists on the scene at the moment including Charlie P, Solo Banton, Mr Williamz, YT and Scotland's own lyrical lassie Soom T. 

The live work feeds directly into the studio productions. Mungo's crucial releases, mainly on their own Scotch Bonnet label, have topped the reggae bestsellers on numerous occasions. 'Soundsystem Champions', their Double LP released in 2008 has turned many on to their sounds and the massive 'Forward Ever' from 2011 gave a preview of what is to come on singles and EPs. The releases have been supported by tours in Japan, Brazil, Mexico, Australia and the USA, as well as countless live shows on their soundsystem touring throughout the UK and Europe. 

Mungo's Hi Fi are Tom Tattersall, Douglas Paine, Craig Macleod, James Whelan and Jerome Joly, supported by the rest of the Scotch Bonnet Crew.

MUNGO'S HI FI OFFICIAL WEBSITE | LION ROCKERS HI-FI FACEBOOK | SCOTCH BONNET RECORDS 

Base FM has seen a few line up changes and a reshuffle over the last month, so here's an update on who's moved where!

We farewell GETAFIX who alongside JAH PRIASE has been on Base FM for over 8years and wish him the best of luck with the move to Nelson. THE MOOCH has left for the mild climes of Australia and PAUL WALSH is focusing on his design and website work (big ups for keeping our website humming)...

TUESDAY 6-8 pm

R.I.A. (original Mixed Biz crew) returns to Base FM, on a fortnight rotation with BENN MORRISON with "Sifty Goodness" 

TUESDAY 8-10pm

After an extended season in Queenstown, CHIRSMOUTH returns to Base FM with "Freshly Cut"

TUESDAY 10pm-midnight

Welcome to Base FM BOB SACAMANO & KEEPSAKES, deep space sonic explorations.. show name coming soon!

WEDNESDAY 10pm-midnight

After providing the late night Friday soundtrack for the last 3 years, AZA brings "The Freshness" to the new Wednesday night slot.

THURSDAY 12-2pm

KILLAMANRARO officially joins the Base FM family with "Manraro Radio"

THURSDAY 4-6pm

For a limited time only, DJ JUNIOR returns to the Thursday Drive time with "BASS DRIVEN"

FRIDAY 12-2pm

We also say farewell to PAUL WALSH "Astro Travellin" show, a favourite eclectic Friday mix. Stay tuned for a rotation of guest selectors.

FRIDAY 4-6pm
Friday Drive with LEWIS TENNANT has expanded to include DJ PHOOEY, and with it comes a name change "PHOOEY LEWIS" - naturally..

FRIDAY 10pm-midnight

Moving from their former Tuesday show KONJAH & ORIGINAL VIBE bring "Roots & Future" to the late night Friday. Future bass to get your weekend started.

SATURDAY 12-2pm

Old news now but "Peace Of Dreams" welcomes RedBUll 3style NZ champ DJ SCIZZORHANDS alongside DJ PAUSE.

SUNDAY 6-8pm

With DE FRIEZ now in Berlin and KUTCORNERS heading off to Canada soon, "Radio Deep Freeze" will continue to bring the Sunday goodness with LOWQUID & MAK.

SUNDAY 8-10pm

We farewell the deep vibes of SHUTTA and bring ISSA forward with "Breaking Logistics"

SUNDAY 10pm-midnight

"The Final Wind Down" rounds out the weekend with LOUIE & JESSE, old school hiphip through to new school beats & bass.

As usual we'd like to take this opportunity to remind you that you can stream these and all Base shows anywhere in the country on Freeview CH71 and anywhere in the world with the free TuneIn App. 

Digitally Liberate yourself! Your ears will love you for it. 

He stands as one of the world’s most talented and accomplished rappers, now Javotti Media / 3D and Frequency Media Group are pleased to announce the release of American artist Talib Kweli’s fifth studio album, Prisoner of Conscious in New Zealand on May 10.

From his work with Mos Def as one-half of Black Star, partnering with producer Hi-Tek for Reflection Eternal, collaborating with Kanye West and Madlib to releasing landmark solo material, the Brooklyn-based artist has earned his stripes as one of the most musically exciting, lyrically-gifted, socially aware and politically insightful rappers to emerge in the last 20 years.

The new album gives even more credence to the claims and showcases the top-tier lyricism and unshakeable rhymes Talib Kweli has become renowned for.

Three years in the making, Prisoner of Conscious is an album he has invested more time in than any of his previous releases, and has seen him exploring new vibes and exciting collaborations.

With feature artists including Nelly, Kendrick Lamar, Miguel, Curren$y, Marsha Ambrosius and Busta Rhymes, Talib Kweli is in very good company as he bumps from track to track with some of hip-hop’s elite.

To Kweli, Prisoner Of Conscious arrives as an artistic triumph, a collection that embodies his most robust creative vision.

“I wanted to put out an album that really can support the artist that I’ve become,” he says. Prisoner of Conscious will be available online and from all good record stores from the 10^th of May.

Pre orders are available now from iTunes, and you can check out the video for ‘High Life’ ft. Rubix, Bajah below.