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Artist Playlist: Dadykewl’s Top 5 Unconscious Inspirations
Singer and producer Dadykewl’s signature is that of positivity and good vibes. Serving up everything from introspective trap to feel-good party bangers, his most recent album, ‘Klámstjarna,’ was a favourite among Reykjavík hip-hop heads this year. He is also one half of…
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Music Picks: Auður Meets Jason Mraz
Ketamine, Chicken, and Butter Shades of Reykjavík / Hrnnr & Smjorvi Saturday – April 1 – 22:00 – Hvíti Riddarinn – 2.200 ISK On the first of April, expect some weird rap. Yes, Shades of Reykjavík, the babyboys behind lyrics like: “I’m…
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Grapevine Playlist: GANGLY, sóley, Dream Wife & More
Icelandic musicians are coming out of hibernation this month, with new releases dropping all over the genre spectrum. Here are the songs that we’ve been spinning here in the Grapevine office. GANGLY – Whole Again Supergroup GANGLY continue to drip-feed our hungry…
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Track by Track: ‘RÓS’ by Shades of Reykjavík
Notorious Icelandic rap collective Shades of Reykjavík unexpectedly dropped their new album ‘RÓS’ last week. Shades member Prins Puffin and a few featured artists gave us their thoughts. R.J.Ó.M.I. Prins Puffin: “R.J.Ó.M.I.” means “C.R.E.A.M.” and it’s a shout-out to old-school hip-hop.…
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Grapevine Playlist: Fufanu, JFDR, ddykwl x HRNNR & More
From fresh-faced rappers to music scene royalty, here are the new Icelandic tracks that have caught our attention in recent weeks. ddykwl x HRNNR – Lada Brothers ddykwl and HRNNR are definitely ones to watch in the Icelandic hip-hop scene. With an…
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The World Loves Icelandic Hip-Hop, But We’re Not Sure Why (And We Still Don’t Understand A Word)
My friends gave me some odd looks in the months leading up to Iceland Airwaves, whenever I forced them to sit through a YouTube playlist I’d made of Icelandic hip-hop. Some of the artists I’d heard or seen before—Gísli Pálmi, Shades of…
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MEET THE NWOIHH!
The holidays are here. Your relatives are annoying. Gifts are expensive. We all need something to kick the edge. Why not try some fresh new Icelandic hip-hop? Yes, the world of Icelandic hip hop is rich and varied. From classics such as…
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Mischief, Mayhem & Hip-Hop With Iceland’s New Yule Lads
The Yule Lads are the thirteen Icelandic Santa Clauses who descend one-by-one on the thirteen days before Christmas to play tricks on Icelandic children. Their mother, Grýla, a mountain Ogress, eats badly-behaved children; her partner-in-crime is Leppalúði, another ogre and Grýla’s third…
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Learning To Love The Icelandic Rap Sheet
Icelandic rappers had been dotting my Spotify for some time, but until Airwaves 2015, I didn’t get what a socialist-leaning, generally-doing-alright country could rap about. But before you grab your rosaries or voodoo dolls or whatever, know that I’m a changed woman now.…
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Get Rich or Freeze Tryin: 7 Rap Acts Not To Miss At Airwaves
So you’re international, flying to the land of elves and liberalism to find the hip new thing at Airwaves 2015 (spoiler: it’s Sturla Atlas). While many associate Icelandic music with the dreamy and ethereal tones of Björk and Sigur Rós, you might be…
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IMPORTANT: Leoncie And Elli Grill Drop New Track
Hark, hark! The lark at heaven’s gate sings for you music connoisseurs! Much adored cult icon, the Icy and Spicy Leoncie has collaborated with Elli Grill of Shades of Reykjavík and dropped a new music video for you to feast your eyes…
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Fifty Shades Of Reykjavík: Getting Intimate With Iceland’s Most Chaotic Act
“I was walking in downtown Reykjavík when suddenly everything changed into this endless desert,” rapper Elli Grill of hip-hop collective Shades of Reykjavík recounts. “Out of the desert sand came a crystal. I drew it—the crystal—but instead it was a potato head…
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Snoopadelic… Fuck That, Put On Tarantúlur
Snoop. The year 2009 called, Snoop. They want their tunes—no fuck it, 2003 called, they want their—you know what? Never mind. Just turn the music off, Snoop. I think it’s time to retire. Yes, I spent last night at DJ Snoopadelic’s party…
