Monthly Archives: July 2007
Masta Ace
We warned you… While little kiddies were tucked in bed and oblivous dorks sat at home watching TV, hoards of people crowded into Montreal’s Foufounes Electrique for the collision of two badass tours. July 18th brought together both Masta Ace … Continue reading
We Love Ghana
Joshua is a kid from Ghana who hit me up a while ago saying that he loved hip hop and breakdancing. Unfortunately, he said, Ghana is a little lacking for resources in the BBoying department and could I hook him … Continue reading
Sweet Mother
We at Under Pressure headquarters love getting mail. Especially mail that is handwritten on actual paper. When we got this letter it struck us as pretty amazing. Cos’ you know parenting is actually all about getting involved in what your … Continue reading
Kool Hercs building to become Landmark
Excerpt from the New York Times, “State officials have determined that a West Bronx apartment building is eligible to be recognized on the state and national registers of historic places as the birthplace of hip-hop.” “As David Gonzalez wrote in … Continue reading
Gang Green
Gang Green is playing tonight at Foufounes Electrique. For those of you who don’t know, these guys are Boston hardcore/punk legends who have literally been playing together since before I was born. They were on one of my favorite compilations … Continue reading
Skratch Bastid’s “Get Up”
Skratch Bastid’s slick style and deft mixes definitely make you want to “get up.” With all the hype you might expect a bunch of technical shit and no flow, but once again our boy has surpassed even our high expectations … Continue reading
Madball
Tomorrow night, Madball is rolling through Montreal and gracing us with their legendary NYC Hardcore presence. This is gonna be loud and outta control, so don’t miss this one. The line-up includes Death Before Dishonor, Outbreak, and our boys in … Continue reading