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We’ve been waiting a long time, but its finally here, AM444 has finished their debut album titled Eye Wonder. 1 失忆 (Shi Yi) This is the perfect intro for the…

“SIG, CEEZY, SICKSTAR, HAMACIDE – Every last Thursday @ The Shelter Beat Conductorz is a night focused on Shanghai based music producers. The sounds range from hip hop, trip hop,…

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Pixelord and Doshy brought some nice glitchy big bass sounds to The Shelter on 03/26/2011

Japanese turntable legend will be playing for the 2nd time at The Shelter this Friday, March 25th. Expect a night of crazy turntablism, funky soul and good ol hip hop….

Esther Sim is a singer-songwriter and designer from Seattle, WA and Honolulu, HI. She recently arrived to Shanghai, bringing with her a musical composition entitled T.H.T.S. Esther Sim 是一位来自美国华盛顿州，西雅图 ；火奴鲁鲁，夏威夷的歌手，歌曲作者和设计师。她刚带着一张名为T.H.T.S.的音乐专辑来到了上海。…

For all of you who came to DJ Vadim’s 2009 and 2010 shows at Shelter, this may not be news; for all those who have no idea who Daddy Vad…

Filipines finest Red-I and lady Soulflower brought down the house at The Shelter March 5th 2011. The special guest of the night was Rob Smith of Smith and Mighty. Subculture…

C.V: So you got an album coming out soon with another great musical legend, DJ Premier, can you tell us a little something about that? Pete Rock: Yeah, Its going…

Subculture is back this month with an extra heavy line up. Headlining will be Soul Flower, Red-I and Rob Smith of Smith and Mighty. Entry fee 60rmb, starts at 10pm…

The flea market at Kin this past sunday was a hit. Tons of familiar faces showed up, some peoples trash are now someone’s treasure.

The Shelter had a huge weekend, Friday night Pete Rock and Saturday night Japanese electro legend Shinichi Osawa. Osawa set the club on fire with his technically amazing set.

Originally from Canada, DJ Trix has spent the last 6 years in Shanghai and has been called one of the most exciting DJs in China. Just an all-round exciting guy,…

The Shelter was packed to capacity by 12:30am with all waiting for the legendary Pete Rock to grace the 1′s and 2′s. Great party, great vibes. Enjoy

For all you Wu Tang fanatics, Raekwon will be releasing Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang on March 8th 2011. In the meantime, please take a listen to this new track Molasses featuring…

This Thursday, ROM is back again at The Shelter with some tasty dark electro beats, music ranging from witch house, dub step, uk funky, dub, down tempo, etc… Mc –…

Classic video of the day A Tribe Called Quest — Check the Rhyme

Gallery 18 will play host to a Karl Lagerfeld photo exhibit until March 7th. Lagerfeld is a fashion icon who is mostly known in Asia for his work with Chanel…

The prince of Japanese Techno Shinichi Osawa aka Mondo Grosso will be playing at The Shelter this Saturday, February 26th. Osawa was originally the leader and bassist for the popular…

Kelis is pretty awesome, Richbaby is pretty ehhhh…. no comment. Anyways, you got two big picks for Friday night, KELIS or PETE ROCK. Personally, Im going with Pete Rock. If…

Classic video of the day Jeru The Damaja — Ya Playin Yourself

Ma Dukes and The J Dilla Foundation recently announced the winner of ‘The International J Dilla Tribute Art Contest’. NY artist Joe Buck won the contest with his winning “J…

Nike Dunk High AC Vintage soon to be available at selected global outlets. If your in Shanghai, contact local street wear and lifestyle brand KIN at 6217 3355. Address: 65-4…

Smart ForSpeed: zero emissions, great fun to drive and a cool design Stuttgart – smart is presenting an unconventional study at the Geneva Motor Show: the forspeed combines con-temporary urban…

Yusuke Hama aka Hamacide aka half of Leyode comes to us by way of Brooklyn, New York. Hamacide has been gracing us folks in Shanghai with his soulful interpretations of…

Classic video of the day Wu Tang Clan — Da Ruckus

Ceezy is one of Shanghai’s most talented up and coming producers.  He is quite well known for his Jazz/Bossanova inspired compositions paired up to some swinging drums.  You can catch…

Classic video of the day — 2/22/2011 — Pete Rock & CL Smooth — T.R.O.Y

Hip Hop, Trip Hop, Low End, Home Made.

Demon Slayer Demon Slayer hits up a piece for the Shanghai Sub Culture crew at the world renowned Moganshan Road in Shanghai.  Despite the freezing weather, the Demon Slayer was…