Happy 100th birthday to Mel Brooks, comedy genius and unlikely inspiration for the origin story of one of the most important hip-hop records of all time..

The hip-hop high water mark

This is happening in Sept. In Govan! 🤯

London Posse – We Rule [Audio] When the BBC's Janice Long invited a fledgling crew into her studio, London Posse delivered a burst of unmistakable British swagger.

For some reason Arrested Development just screams summer vibes to me. Especially this banger. youtu.be/SvlcpJX4Dn0?...

This is just getting plain silly now! Glasgow and Boston to become twin cities after Tartan Army takeover | The National share.google/2VOZhLrQErZ1...

The whole Madvillian LP is illustrious. But Raid with Doom x Madlib x Med is some next level biznizz. youtu.be/Y8eopWPE0Vg?...

Gladstone "Gladdy" Anderson. Born OTD in 1934, Jones Town, Kingston, Jamaica. Died 3/12/2015, Kingston, Jamaica www.youtube.com/watch?v=blPV...

I fucking love the World Cup

Here's Sam and Dave backed by the MGs on Stax's European tour in 1967, totally blowing the minds of Stolkholm's youth. youtu.be/Fowldx4hRtI?...

Hugh Masekela's “Coal Train (Stimela)” recorded at the “Freedom Beat” festival in June 1986. www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgYh... More info: amf.didiermary.fr/coal-train-h... #SouthAfrica #LiveMusic #Jazz

alright well i’ll just be in the corner crying all day don’t mind me

Good morning, bore da, and don't forget the date. 26 June 26. It's coming!

"Sick of swoll'-head rappers with they sickenin' raps" Released 30 years ago OTD - Stakes is High single by De La. Lamenting the commercialisation of hip-hop, its Native Tongues redux featuring a superb Dilla production that Pos sneakily swiped from under Q-Tip's nose. youtu.be/radJQyaC5kY?...

It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back Slaughtahouse Black Meaning Good Illmatic Gangster Chronicles Midnight Marauders Check Your Head All Hail the Queen Blowout Comb Bizarre Ride To The Pharcyde

What in the evil Knievel is going on down there

Big Bemz knows! Come on Scotland.!

Just in case ya didn't know...

THE STREET ARE OURS: THOUSANDS OF ANTIRACISTS RECLAIM THE STREETS IN GLASGOW AND HUMILIATE FAR RIGHT THUGS Glasgow reclaimed the streets from the far right today!

This is what happens when George Washington meets some Glaswegians.

Happening today ✊✊✊ Join us at Buchanan St steps to say loud and clear that racism is NOT welcome in Glasgow

As Scotland holds its breath ahead of our return to the World Cup I can't help but think it is a lose lose for us. We either stumble in Ally McLeod style, defacing the nation's psyche for yet another generation or we win and mercilessly crush the dreams of Haiti, the ultimate Cinderella squad.

FFS. I see Scott McTominay may not make the Haiti game due to a 'stomach problem'.

Goddamn! 12th June must have a special place in the musical gods hearts. All these majestic records released on that day (well in the UK anyway).

Many of you will know about my Ghost Town obsession, but some of you might not know that I started making a doc about the song 5 years ago which got out of hand, and it now sits in limbo, driving me closer to the precipice of madness whenever I think about it. So here's some test clips again

Na nana na. Nana na. Nana na. Nana na!!

Definitely the GOAT No 1!

Important

Net migration could fall to zero and Reform and the Telegraph and all that lot would still bang on about it and the BBC would still cover them banging on about it and the government would still bow to “legitimate concerns” because it’s not numbers, it’s the industry of racism

Erm for some reason Belle and Sebastian are giving it a shot this time round youtu.be/O8riNobpEyg?...

I got a letter from the government the other day I opened and read it, it said they were suckers They wanted me for their army or whatever Picture me giving a damn – I said, "Never"

Big Audio Dynamite perform BAD on ITV's Night Network some time in the mid-80s

Certified floor filler for 44 years. youtu.be/69zglj8jYNA?...

The government must treat this as the emergency it is. Our sovereignty, democracy, and the lives of some of those who live here are threatened by a deadly combination of US billionaires, Russian interests and homegrown fascists. Step 1: Get the money out of politics.🧵 bylinetimes.com/2026/06/10/r...

Current vibes youtu.be/2mvkt7J0SiE?...

Late start this morning coz I'm. in Lisbon. Just another Tues night in the Barrio Alto 👇

[June 6th, 1986] Mr. Magic and Marley Marl recorded a legendary, special edition of "Rap Attack" on WBLS. It was specifically shipped overseas and played on Dave Pearce's GLR (Greater London Radio) show in the United Kingdom a few weeks later. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hghl...

I loved this album when it came out. Revolutionary marxism disguised as jangly indie pop. And as anyone lucky enough to have seen them knows what a fantastic band they were. youtu.be/JMie4Ov2uT0?...

War on the Bullshit by Osiris practically invented go-go but hardly anyone knows it. Plus it's almost 10 mins of pure funk goodness. Plus it should be an anthem for living with Trump as Prez. youtu.be/OzetG-rucGs?...

Spotted at the Bolivia v Scotland match

"Ghetto children/ Solving problems/In the projects/Around the world" youtu.be/1gsuXkpUgqc?...

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Flying High In A Brooklyn Sky - Digable Planets circa 94 just vibsing with Lester Bowie, Wah Wah Watson and Joe Sample for the Red, Hot + Cool Project. youtu.be/-gt4fSZQPAw?...

I could listen to this song a million times and would still well up every goddamn time youtu.be/X9g5HNiiisY?...

few things in life are an instant cop. This is definitely one

Oh man! The greatest live band in the world are returning to Glasgow next year and I just got tickets.

"But it was Four Tops all nite..."

It's hard to convey just how monstrous the privatisation of children's care homes has become. Highly vulnerable children have been turned into cash machines, with devastating impacts on their wellbeing. Please sit down before reading this week's column. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...