For the latest instalment of “The Borak-Borak Sessions”, we have a sit-down with the head honcho of Raising The Bar (RTB), an organisation that is responsible for organising some of the best hip-hop events in Malaysia. A man who is truly passionate about hip-hop, the scene, and also in bringing up young talent, Jin Hackman… Read more »
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Raising The Bar Turning 6 Anniversary Party
Christmas is just around the corner and what is the best time to spend your holiday season without having hanging around at home or bored yourself to death ? Don’t worry we got you covered, if you’re a social kinda person (festivalgoers) well why not get yourself into Raising The Bar (RTB) 6th Anniversary party… Read more »
RECAP : Raising The Bar Fest 2016
As you guys know, Raising the Bar began as a monthly, live hip hop series that aimed to cultivate and support the hip hop industry in Malaysia. In 2013, Hackman and team initiated its very first RTB Fest, a-full-fledged, annual hip hop festival reuniting artists like the Teh Tarik Crew for a one day only… Read more »
Raising The Bar Fest 2016
Raising The Bar began its journey as a monthly live hip-hop series 5 years ago with the intention to harvest local hip-hop talents while at the same time providing a ground for the rising young hip-hop acts in Malaysia to show off their skills. Fast-forward, what started as a small gig in a small-size venue… Read more »
RECAP : Raising The Bar Picnic
Raising The Bar Picnic was held on 24th May 2015 at Avenue K rooftop. The door was opened at 3pm, it is filled with dope music, food and people as well as the gorgeous view overseeing the Petronas Twin Towers.Performers that attended were included Tactmatic, Darren Ashley, Bil Musa, Tatsuro, Arabryd, Naufal, Vmprmyth, The Bassment… Read more »
RTB Presents Raising The Bar Picnic
RTB presents Raising The Bar Picnic which will be happening on the 24th of May at the rooftop of Avenue K! The event will be a fun-filled afternoon picnic accompanied by our dope local acts of all genres such as Aman Ra, Najwa, The Bassment Syndicate, Bil Musa and so much more. Other attractions for… Read more »
Raising The Bar: Kayda & Hunny Madu – Go Hard Or Gostan Mixtape Launch
This coming Sunday will be the launching of Kayda & Hunny Madu’s collaborative mixtape called “Go Hard or Gostan”. You have probably heard her voice on radio, and definitely seen her face on TV, but have you seen her rap? Come on down to Publika this coming Sunday at 8.00pm to watch Hunny Madu team… Read more »
Raising The Bar – Dilla Month
In the month of February, the peeps of Raising The Bar will be celebrating something else besides Valentines Day, they are gonna be celebrating the life of James Dewitt Yancey aka J Dilla or Jay Dee. The rapper / producer was dubbed as one of the music industry’s most influential hip-hop artists during the mid… Read more »
Stussy KL presents a Raising The Bar Showcase : Heems, NY
Stussy Kuala Lumpur will be working together with Raising The Bar to showcase Heems, an underground rapper hailing from Queens, New York. Heems, who’s real name is Himanshu Suri is best known for being part of the alternative hip hop group called Das Racist. The Punjabi-Indian rapper was featured in Complex Mag as one of… Read more »
Raising The Bar Turns 3
Raising The Bar has been one of the forefront runners in bringing up the Malaysian Hip Hop scene, and even after 3 years, we don’t foresee them slowing down one bit. They will be celebrating their 3rd birthday this coming Sunday and they will be doing it together with The Swagger Salon, a brand that… Read more »