WTCHCRFT Makes (Black) Magic on Wet Lung
New York’s WTCHCRFT creates otherworldly techno on his new EP Wet Lung.
PUT YOUR HAND UP IF YOU’VE FELT PERSONALLY VICTIMISED BY YEWANDE ADENIRAN
A harrowing account of Ifeoluwa’s experiences over the last year and a half.
B.A.D.mix 017 – Dre Ngozi
Expect the unexpected from this selector.
B.A.D.mix 016 – MUZU
Sweltering sounds to move to.
B.A.D.mix 015 – Gafacci
An all production mix from a Ghanaian maestro.
B.A.D.mix 014 – Menzi
Durban’s finest steps up to the plate. Straight home run.
Managing My Mental Fitness
To recognise 2022’s Mental Health Awareness Month, we asked valued community member and friend Eddington, to discuss their approach to protecting their mental energy.
B.A.D.mix 013 – KMRU
Sounds, to be enjoyed.
B.A.D.mix 012 – DJ Shannon
International bangers straight from the States.
B.A.D.mix 011 – SENHORÂ
South African sensation SENHORÂ stupefies with our latest.
B.A.D.mix 010 – Sheba Q
Jungle & more from the London based Sheba Q.
B.A.D.mix 009 – Hibotep
Global sounds coming out of the east side of the continent.
Influential Moments in Dance Music’s Black History
As part of Black History Month in the United States, B.A.D. revisit three key moments in U.S. history that were monumental to the evolution of Dance music as we know it. DISCO DEMOLITION NIGHT Disco, the soundtrack of the 70s, was so popular that disco albums dominated the Grammy Awards by 1978. The popularity of […]
B.A.D.mix 008 – internationalJOE
2022 sees our mix series kick off with a true musical soul.
January Picks with Makossiri
For this month’s B.A.D. Picks, we’re joined by Kampala-based electronic producer and DJ Makossiri. With a fearless, often DIY approach, Makossiri’s musical style is steeped in a wide range of influences; from experimental and industrial to psy-trance and sounds inspired by Afro-Futurism and mythology. Her debut EP ‘Juicy Juicy‘ with Nyege Nyege Tapes sublabel Hakuna […]
B.A.D. Highlights From The Database
50 tracks from Oscar’s favourites in 2021.
B.A.D. Staff Highlights of 2021
The team behind Black Artist Database reflect on some of their favourite tracks, albums, articles, mixes, performances and more of the past year. Niks Mix – rRoxymore for Crack Magazine I was fortunate enough to have attended this event in November 2019 at Fabric. It was a Hessle Audio curation and on a Sunday (so […]
November Picks with dameeeela
Strong selections out of Meanjin.
B.A.D.mix 007 – C.FRIM
A serious mix with both feet firmly in the Naarm dance.
VOICES: JADALAREIGN
Tune in for a chat with a key member of the NY ecosystem.
Get To Know: Amaliah
London’s rising new DJ shares her debut production effort.
B.A.D.mix 006 – Mr. Redley
Transatlantic flavours from a London favourite.
October Picks with AGYENA
New picks live and direct from Germany.
VOICES: SMOKIN’ JO
If you don’t know, get to know: Smokin’ Jo in conversation with our very own NIKS.
September Picks with Otik
New picks courtesy of an exhilarating DJ & producer playing our first party.
The Tender Sounds of Eddington Again
Tanya Akinola talks new music with an old acquaintance.
VOICES: JUNIOR TOMLIN
Miles Takes & baby k talk to a generational talent.
B.A.D.mix 005 – SHE Spells Doom
A plethora of sounds straight out of Lusaka.
ERGO, BRIA
Ergo, Bria releases her genre bending Pop Punk debut, “Ergo”
August Picks with Lil C
A peek into the musical mind of a firm London favourite.
Grief and Healing Through Sound: The Deeply Personal World of Lauren Duffus’ SULK
An exciting newcomer shares thoughts on a truly honest debut.
VOICES: [MONRHEA] x KMRU
Voices returns with 2 of Nairobi’s finest.
B.A.D.mix 004 – Shy One
All-Black bangers from a premier party starter.
THE BEAUTIFUL MELANCHOLY OF “MANHAMO’S SON: CHAPTER II”
THEBOYNAMEDSIMBA gives us insight on his sonic expression of a turbulent life on his latest project, “Manhamo’s Son: Chapter II”
July Picks with Escaflowne
Stellar selections from the rising New Yorker.
ONE TO WATCH: LIFE LIVING RECORDS
James Acquaye Nortey-Glover takes a deep dive into one of the most exciting groups in drill music.
VOICES: A GUY CALLED GERALD
An exploration of a pioneering musical mind.
B.A.D.mix 003 – Kampire
One of Kampala’s finest steps up to the plate.
June Picks with Sarah Farina
For B.A.D.’s June Picks, we reached out to Berlin based DJ, producer and activist Sarah Farina to take us through her current favourite Bandcamp selections.
VOICES: LAKUTI
The underground mainstay sheds light on a fascinating life with Heléna Star.
THE MUSIC OF THE REUNION ISLAND: MALOYA
Looking at the island through a musical lens, with Aleksand Saya.
TOYA DELAZY PRESENTS “AFRORAVE VOL.1”
East London based MC, Toya Delazy graces us with “Afrorave Vol. 1”.
B.A.D.mix 002 – Benk0
Mix number 2, provided by an up and coming London talent.
THE YEAR OF PERFORMATIVE ALLYSHIP
Aisha Nanor Martin shares her experiences in this powerful piece.
VOICES: EDDINGTON AGAIN
Christine Kakaire speaks with a true artist.
A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTORS:
Niks & Kay share some thoughts.
MEET THE TEAM
Black Artist Database is comprised of a global team, with members spread across the U.K., Europe, Africa and Australia. Get acquainted with the core members pushing the platform forward.
B.A.D.mix 001 – EDDIE FOWLKES
The inaugural mix in our new series, coming straight from the D.
BANDCAMP MAY PICKS: LUSAKA
We head to Lusaka for a variety of picks, fitting of the last Bandcamp Friday.
BLACK BANDCAMP APRIL PICKS: SOUTH AFRICA
April sees us take the temperature in South Africa with some leading creatives in the scene.