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 and community events.

Empress is passionate about supporting artists and is an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the music scene.

You can catch her every second Wednesday on Base FM’s Peace & Dub show and on the Jafa Mafia Sound System.

Empress says 'Big up the NiceUp crew for keeping Aotearoa Reggae whanau untied and massive thanks for the invitation. I have selected a mix of some of my fave artists that I have enjoyed sharing and promoting in the last few years. Blessings!'

More info: https://www.facebook.com/Empress-Naima-1588915888006630

Empress Naima Mix for NiceUp

Transforming Matter

I'm running back to me feeling homesick
soon I might recall the savory flavor
of what will ease me until I'm mellow
I move so the floor beneath me transforms into a flow
does it really matter if I'm loved beloved unloved
if I submerged deep in dirt and died slow
-li al

We breathe in oxygen, transform it into carbon dioxide and breathe out. One simple witness of transforming matter. With this album I became aware of this inevitable movement and my deeply rooted need to live that. So I could not restrict myself any longer not to surrender to it, to the creative flow.
Very new and important to me was to collaborate with such immensely talented artists. It has elevated and transformed my production skills & process. I feel very honored to connect, learn and transform matter - together.
-Chewlie
credits
releases February 16, 2024

credits:
„Run“ features a piano recording of Rahelle Fischer
„Beloved feat. Synkro“ features a voice sampled from „Księżyc - Zakopana“
„Home“ features vocals from li al

composed & mixed by Julia Häller
remixed by Leese
features with Tinkah, Synkro & Fiesta Soundsystem
mastered by Precise Master
released by @yukumusic
Poem written by li al
coverart by Julia Häller

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For the first instalment of our new ode mix series we welcome @yasreven. 

Based in Italy, Yas Reven grew up immersed in her father’s music archive, sparking an early passion for DJing. Balancing her strong love for architecture and sound, she crafts dynamic sets where dark, raw percussion meets a playful edge—ideal for dreamy listening or igniting late-night dancefloor energy. You can buy/listen to her most recent EP 'Bolle' with @nehzarecords below:

https://nehzarecords.bandcamp.com/album/bolle

Thank you for sharing Manuela x

Ode One : Yas Reven

Directions To The Poplar Tree

Simply Mine

mixgril@sub_basics26_4_2025

Tracklist + Q&A: bit.ly/themix067djh

New Jersey-raised hellraiser @djharam delivers a mix for the late-night crew.

"I’m presenting an anti-format mix. I want it to feel like light tucked away in darkness. What I love most about being a DJ is when you get to 2:AM and you’re only left with the people who are really in it. I love the people who are not worried about what they look like and they're also not worried about what I look like, and we’re pushing our bodies in order to stay up into the middle of the morning. This mix is for you!"

Tracklist + Q&A

The Mix 067: DJ Haram

skullspooner

Cut from epic timeless show Mary Anne Hobbs – Dubstep Warz from 10.01.2006

Tracklist:

Benny ill, Kode9 & the Culprit – ‘Fat Larry Skank’ (kode9 remix) (white)
Kode 9 and Space Ape – ‘9 Samurai’ (Hyperdub)
Kode 9 and Space Ape – ‘Backward’ (Hyperdub)
Kode 9 and Space Ape – ‘Kingston Dub’ (Hyperdub)
Burial and Space Ape – ‘Space Ape’ (White)

For those of you who may have only just found this set, and listening to this for the first time,  this really was THE show that made history.