Who’s Tab-One? He’s from two of the most respected hip hop groups Inflowential and Kooley High from North Carolina, USA. Last year, he released one of JUICE’s favourite albums of 2009, The Tabloids, and continues to impress us with his smooth rap and soul vibe as a member of Hip Hop Organization and Good Vibes Crew. If you like A Tribe Called Quest or Slum Village, this one’s definitely for you. We caught up with the MC in early January to talk about music and why he’s not on Twitter. [more »]

The 90s were simple times. The criterion for rock bands was to be angry and stay that way until you either burnt out or self-imploded. And while many have been lost along the way, Placebo have not only survived rock ‘n’ roll decadence but have also turned their angst into a form of energy for positive change. Due to rock our shores this month, JUICE speaks to outspoken frontman Brian Molko about freedom, religion, sexuality and fighting the good fight. Hey, not all rockstars are shallow, you know. [more »]

What do you do when faced with an interview with lead singer and Hollywood heartthrob Jared Leto of 30 Seconds to Mars? First you read all about him and his band, how they formed over 10 years ago, how they sold over 3.5 million albums worldwide and how they won over fans city by city in the face of an obscene legal battle. Then you pick up the phone, dial the international code and get ready for war. [more »]

Mention Malaysian hip hop and you’ll have Kartel Records rolling off your tongue. Heading the game is Joe Flizzow, then one half of legendary hip hop duo Too Phat, now a solo MC with a successful career and a laudable album (President, released last year) to his name. This year, Kartel Records aims to be larger than life, and Joe is ready to see to it that the label flourishes under his guidance and leadership. JUICE found some time to kick it with the Kartel roster and the label’s allies. Introducing… the Kartel Records Class of 2010. [more »]

Legendary Madchester psych dance band the Stone Roses are as big as Manchester bands get although they’ve thrown in the towel some 10 years ago. At the right place and at the right time, the Roses’ fusion of rock and dance during the early days of rave propelled the band to international stardom. But a lengthy legal dispute with their label crippled the Roses and after 2 albums, they disbanded. JUICE speaks to amicable bassist Mani (also of Primal Scream - another pride of Manchester) who was down in KL recently to play a DJ set for new hot night This Feeling KL about the realities of rocking over 40, quitting while you’re ahead and throwing darts at Margaret Thatcher. [more »]

Every month JUICE gets down with a trendsetting, jet-setting type and asks them to unearth their favourite people, places and things. This month, Jules from Streething does the digits.

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One third of the dubstepping Bud Culture, Reza is a talented graphic designer-turned-MC-turned-DJ. Yes, he gets it all done. This young man started in 2001 with hip hop group Souljah Clan, and it was in 2006 that he got into drum and bass and eventually took charge as event MC alongside JUICE DJ Quest 2008 winner Anowl. He is now credited as the co-founder of Bud Culture together with Tubby and Hanif. Let’s get grimy. [more »]

Big girls don’t cry. They fall, get up, keep their head up and rise above. Gone are the days when it’s a male dominated world. The females are getting the recognition they deserve. This month, JUICE celebrates these successful women and paired them up with another to prove that it’s not all catfight drama. No more weaker link BS and as we’re all equal now. Take a bow, ladies. [more »]

Some images of London are iconic. Carnaby Street in its Swinging Sixties heyday, Twiggy with that umbrella, Big Ben, Tower Bridge and of course, that Yeoman on the Beefeater Gin bottle. JUICE took an exclusive trip to the home of this juniper paradise to see how every single drop of the 21 million litres of Beefeater sold annually is distilled. Beefeater HQ carries with it almost 200 years worth of gin-making knowledge and tradition and in pride of place amongst all the memorabilia hangs a Royal Warrant for Beefeater’s own James Hawker & Co Sloe Gin, apparently a favourite tipple of the Queen and Prince Philip. So, in view of the warrant and seeing as the original Yeoman Warders, or Beefeaters, kept Londoners safe by guarding prisoners of the Crown in the Tower of London, JUICE takes you on a royal trip through London. La-di-da! [more »]

Pream Anand was raised in Klang and music became a part of him at the age of 12 after listening to Michael Jackson, Vanilla Ice and MC Hammer. Now, this 30 year old DJ Baby Joe Black is making a name for himself at clubs like Borneo Rainforest, Coco Banana, Titainium Super Dance Club and many others. Not only does he spinning a various mix of English hip hop and rnb, he can also dish out Tamil, Hindi and Desi hits on the decks. DJ Baby Joe Black graduated from DJ Fuzz’s Mixology Academy together with JUICE DJ Quest Turntable champion last year, DJ Krates. Let’s get personal. [more »]