FOURTWENTY

The 20th April isn't a date that's going to mean a whole lot to the average human being, but for those who enjoy the herbal side of life it's a reason to get excited, and this year is no exception.

Madlib continues his brilliant Medicine Show compilation series this month with 420 Chalice All Stars, an erratic but chillin' voyage through all things reggae and dub. The man clearly knows the way to a smoker's heart, and has even taken the liberty of including a directory of all medicinal marijuana dispensaries in the LA/SF region in every CD booklet. Buy it from Juno from, of course, the 20th April.

Also due for release on the pothead public holiday is Nike SB's limited edition "Skunk Dunks". Picture says it all really, but apparently Method Man, Redman, Curren$y and Snoop Dogg all called Nike with the same idea for the shoe's release. Hip hop telepathy?

It's no secret that Flying Lotus is a big fan of the green, and anyone celebrating this year should be excited to hear that he has kindly decided to soundtrack the event, with a special live online broadcast on his Brainfeeder Radio station. He'll be previewing his new album and inviting his friends down (likely participants include The Gaslamp Killer, Ras G, Daedelus, Teebs, Matthewdavid, Dr. Strangeloop and more) for what should be a special few hours. You can listen to it from 8pm UK time on his website. Get involved!