Love is in the air and it is time to celebrate it with gifts. So since Valentines Day is around the corner the fellas over at The Swagger Salon have delivered another apparel release under its Lansi brand exclusively for this Valentine day. Chocolate and roses are fine, but you want something enchanting. But maybe… Read more »
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Celebrate “Merdaka Day” with KLG Sqwad!
Anyone in town on August 31st and have not made any plans for Independence Day yet? Well guess what : Raising The Bar is bringing together the formative multilingual hip hop outfit from of Klang, KLG Sqwad for a special one-night-only performance at Playspace, Perdana Damansara, in conjunction with the group’s tenth year anniversary. This time around, they’re taking a… Read more »
RECAP: Stussy KL X RTB Present Homeboy Sandman
Earlier on 6th August, Stussy Kuala Lumpur worked together with Raising The Bar to showcase Homeboy Sandman, an American rapper and musician hailing from East Elmhurst, Queens, New York, United States. He was signed to Stones Throw Records and released his debut EP, Subject: Matter in 2011. The event saw Homeboy Sandman experiencing his first ever live performance in Malaysia, supported by… Read more »
Stüssy KL Party feat. Homeboy Sandman
Stüssy Kuala Lumpur and Raising The Bar is bringing the swag by flying over New York hip-hop enthusiast Homeboy Sandman to Malaysia for a live performance! He will begin his solo tour in conjunction with the release of his latest album “Kindness For Weakness” at Kuala Lumpur on 6th August 2016 from 9pm – 11pm at Playspace Damansara Perdana. The… Read more »
RTB Plus One : (Rogue Boyz Edition) feat. The Bat Cave & Krayziesoundz
Good news peeps! RTB is bringing back their monthly series with a brand new format this year. Introducing RTB Plus One, an offshoot of Raising The Bar that showcases one headlining act and a special guest of their choice every first Saturday of the month. The inaugural event will see prolific hip hop collective, The… Read more »
Ørumari & $andhiv – Money & Machas
Collaborative effort by Ørumari and $andhiv to produce this new tune called “Money & Machas”. $andhiv, or more commonly known as Mr. Dan, one of the co-founders of hip-hop event, Raising The Bar, has been on the low for these past few months but is looking to come out of the dark with a few new… Read more »
Rogue Squadron: The Bat Cave ft. Waris – Bukan Tunjuk Bagus
Brand spanking new one from the guys of The Bat Cave featuring Waris called ‘Bukan Tunjuk Bagus’. Just in case any of you do not what the Rogue Squadron is about, they are “A Malaysian hip hop collective comprising crews, DJs, solo emcees, beatmakers, writers, graphic designers, photographers and purveyors of general mayhem.” according… Read more »
RECAP: StussyKL X RTB Showcase Heems (Das Racist)
Last Sunday, in collaboration with StussyKL, Raising The Bar showcased Heems that hailed all the way from NYC. A brand new year has just started and it’s definitely a step up for “Raising The Bar” to have an American rapper to perform on their first event of 2014. The event started at 8.30pm, but the crowd… Read more »
Stylomannavan – “KL Kudimagan” (Official Video)
It’s no wonder why Stylomannavan has become a respected household name in the local Hip Hop scene. What he, Mastermind and Em Square have done for the community through TRAP (Tamil Hip Hop’s equivalent of Raising The Bar) is truly admirable. TRAP is built out of unconditional love for Tamil Hip Hop and while… Read more »
Reviving A Forgotten Past: Bringing Batik Into A Modern Context
Written by Ardi Malaysia is a place rich in culture, heritage, and especially more so for its craftsmanship. From still making Waus, songkets, and whole boats by hand, there is a lot left to be discovered, and the traditional art of batik is also one that has become core in what we’re known for. However,… Read more »