Situated on the gorgeous beach Zrće on Island Of Pag, Fresh Island offers Hip Hop fans, festival goers and sun-worshipers something out of the ordinary: intimate surroundings where they can see the hottest names in Hip Hop perform for them.
Recently unveiled as the first two headliners to feature across this four day extravaganza of music and partying, Snoop Dogg aka Snoop Lion, Iggy Azalea and A$AP Rocky will be joining fans on the ‘New Yorker’ main stage (Papaya & Aquarius Open Air Clubs) to deliver what will be their performances of the summer — A$AP also only due to play two European dates this summer, Fresh Island being one of the grand exclusives.
Now in it’s second year, Fresh Island looks to join the heavyweight ranks of the European festival circuit, having already showed many its potential for hot parties and amazing performances, this year is looking to be no exception. 2013 boasts beach parties, pool parties and many more in a setting that would put even the hottest beach clubs of the world to shame – and with a host of other huge names set to join the bill its shaping up to be the go-to-place this summer.
Emerging from Sydney’s hip hop scene in the late 90s, Illergic stands amongst Australia’s elite and most accomplished lyricists, renowned for intense wordplay and his own unique brand of rapid fire delivery.
Illergic has left his mark on the local Hip Hop scene via multiple releases such as his solo album Illergic Reaction, his two albums with Terminal Illness (‘Padlock Your Heads 1999 and Sons Of Medusa 2001), and alongside Australia’s best on the classic Culture of Kings II compilation.
Now, Illergic is back, with his rhymes sharper than ever with the release of his new album Illville, backed by the beats of super producers DJ K-Works, DJ Maniak, Dirty Sweet (UK/Amsterdam), Mizari, Scotty B Digital Assassin and Direct (Base Dynamics). Featuring artists such as Bias B, Reason, Cannibal Tribe, Raph A.L ( Terra Firma ), Base Dynamics, Alice Adriaanse, Tommy Rock & Axxin The Supernova from the USA.
“Every word that comes out of my mouth is one of my soldiers that go to war”. Germ Warfare, Culture of Kings II – Illergic
Tracklisting: 1.Epidemic (Album Intro) 2. Ready Aim Fire 3. Leaving You Behind Feat. Alice Adriaanse 4. Get On Down 5. In Case You Forgot Feat. Raph A.L of Terra Firma 6. Mr Pinilla (Album Skit) 7. Illville 8. What A Shame Feat. Bias B, Reason & Alice Adriaanse 9. Love And Happiness 10. Maximum (Dj K-Works) 11. Hanging By A Thread Feat. Cannibal Tribe 12. Just When You Thought 13. Global Warning Feat. Direct, Sinner, Lenz, Thomas Rock & Axxin The Supernova 14. And Then Some 15. True Warriors Feat. Base Dynamics 16. A Star
Fresh from Groovin’ The Moo and Seth Sentry’s national tours, Tuka and Ellesquire have been tearing the country apart with sold out shows everywhere. Saturday June 8 will see them come direct to their hometown to join fellow locals Jones Jnr at Newtown Hotel for one hell of a night of Soul and Hip Hop.
Tuka, one third of Newtown’s beloved Thundamentals has had an insanely busy 18 months starting with the release of Thundmentals highly acclaimed Foreverlution which ignited a blazing tour all over the country. Thundamentals fast became Triple j’s most popular ‘Like A Version’ with their cover of Matt Corby’s Brother. October saw the release of Tuka’s solo EP Feedback Loop featuring diamond tracks such as Just To Feel Wanted and Die A Happy Man.
Ellesquire (Big Village and Loose Change) known for his smooth charm and eloquent wit will be whipping punters into a state of hilarity and style as he performs snippets from his brand new Mixtape ‘The Messtape‘ and his 2012 album Ready including the hit On The Prowl.
Ev Jones and DJ Morgs collaborated on the now infamous Thundamentals’ cover of Matt Corby’s Brother for Triple j’s ‘Like A Version’ with Ev Jones performing guest vocals with the band. This sparked a collaboration that saw the pair release a Soultape that soon spun international bookers into a frenzy. Make sure you get to the gig early to catch Jones Jnr and see their most recent live offering.
Don’t miss this free epic local Hip Hop and sweet soul line up. The show will kick off at 7pm so get in early to get a spot as this one is sure to hit capacity. For a taste of what’s to come check out the free download of Ellesquires ‘The Messtape’ and Jones Jnr’s ‘Soultape’. See you on Saturday the 8th of June.
The Frontier Touring Company and Illusive are excited to announce iconic hip-hop trio Bliss N Eso’s highly-anticipated return to the touring circuit this July with their House of Dreams tour. This tour announcement comes off the back of the release of Home Is Where The Heart Is - the first official single from their upcoming new album Circus In The Sky.
The six-date tour will cover all mainland capital cities in the band’s first headline tour since 2011 when they embarked on the highest-selling tour by an Australian hip-hop act. This is the first chance fans will get to experience the tracks from Circus In The Sky in the flesh, alongside the cult classics from their back catalogue. Bliss N Eso will be joined by two very special guests – Alabama’s rising star Yelawolf and local superstar Pez.
Since signing to Eminem’s Shady Records in 2011, Yelawolf has become one of the world’s most hyped emerging rap artists. In the years since, he’s released his critically acclaimed debut album Trunk Muzik and featured on tracks alongside the likes of Ed Sheeran, Big Boi, A$AP Rocky, Big K.R.I.T. and Travis Barker just to name a few.
Melbourne’s Pez made his welcome return to the spotlight in recent months with the release of his latest single The Game and is tipped for an enormous 2013. Bliss N Eso have also confirmed the release date for their upcoming new album Circus In The Sky as Friday 28 June 2013. It follows on from 2010’s hugely acclaimed Running On Air which debuted at #1 on the ARIA Album Chart and achieved platinum sales.
Solidifying their reputation as artists that love to pack as much value as possible into each release, they’ve delivered another 17-track epic with a running time of an hour. As rumoured, it features a guest appearance from New York hip-hop icon Nas on I Am Somebody – arguably their biggest feature to date. Further down the tracklisting are appearances from nomadic Melbourne soul export Daniel Merriweather on Can’t Get Rid of This Feeling and rising American singer-songwriter Ceekay Jones, whom the boys befriended on their most recent US headline tour. Possibly the most interesting inclusion on the tracklist comes via posse cut Reservoir Dogs, which features a who’s who of contemporary local hip-hop – seeing them joined by 360, Pez, Seth Sentry and Drapht.
The mysterious winged character that has inhabited the band’s two previous album covers has made its third appearance on the newly revealed ‘Circus in the Sky’ artwork, albeit in an unexpected form. Following from Steve Cross’ illustrated covers on Flying Colours and Running On Air, the band have teamed up with world-renowned digital artist Justin Maller to create a spectacularly vivid piece which sees the character looking towards Earth from afar. Justin is a Melburnian living in New York who has worked with the likes of Nike, Coca-Cola and the Grammys.
Circus In The Sky is now available for pre-orderr. There are a half a dozen pre-order options which include a digital version (including instant Home Is Where The Heart Is single download); signed CDs accompanied by t-shirts, iPhone covers and stubby holders alongside bundled packs including the album and House Of Dreams Tour tickets.
Circus In The Sky drops June 28, through Illusive.
Track List: 01. Unite (2:40) 02. Pale Blue Dot (3:32) 03. I Am Somebody (feat. Nas) (5:24) 04. Home is Where the Heart is (3:25) 05. Animal Kingdom (2:42) 06. Can’t Get Rid of This Feeling (feat. Daniel Merriweather) (4:24) 07. Act Your Age (2:39) 08. Life’s Midnight (4:02) 09. Reservoir Dogs (feat. 360, Pez, Seth Sentry & Drapht) (4:12) 10. Next Frontier (3:02) 11. My Life (feat. Ceekay Jones) (3:37) 12. Jungle (3:02) 13. Cialis Cuts (1:22) 14. Bomb Like Banksy (3:24) 15. Sunshine (3:28) 16. I Feel Free (3:45) 17. House of Dreams (4:26)
Bliss N Eso House Of Dreams Tour with special guests Yelawolf (USA) + Pez July 2013 Tickets for General public on sale from 9am local time, Friday 24 May
Thu 4 July Sydney | Enmore Theatre All Ages. Tickets Sat 6 July Melbourne | Festival Hall All Ages. Tickets Wed 10 July Perth | Metro City 18+. Tickets Fri 12 July Brisbane | Eatons Hill Hotel All Ages. Tickets Sat 13 July Adelaide | Entertainment Centre Theatre All Ages. Tickets Sun 14 July Darwin | Discovery 18+. Tickets
Off the back of his recently released album Equality, Adelaide emcee Everyday is releasing a 7″ to coincide with the album launch that was held on Saturday night at the Butterthief ButterJam, Light Hotel Adelaide. The 7″ features album tracks Death From Above featuring Tomorrow and Realizm (produced by Realizm) on the A Side, and Rise and Fall In HD (The Undead) featuring DJ Snair (produced by Mat Rafle) on the flip.
The 7″ release is pressed on clear vinyl with colour poster wrap and cardboard sleeve and was available at the Taylor Made Tactix, Matchless Gift and Everyday triple launch held on Saturday May 18. Remaining copies will be available through the Butterthief online store. Equality is Everyday’s recently released 14 track full length debut album featuring production and guest verses by K21, Realizm, Mat Rafle, Koolta, Tomorrow and up coming producer Manic, with scratches by DJ Snair.
In the wake of his first release in 2012 Occupy All Beats with brother Tomorrow, Everyday returned quick with his follow up solo LP Equality. WIth the lead single and video Til Lamb Become Lion produced by Realizm setting the tone, Everyday is already back with the 7″ featuring two of his favourite joints from the album.
Everyday is an Adelaide MC with a passion for music across the board. Shedding light on the big issues and current state of affairs he naturally gravitates towards positive subject matter. As the name suggests Equality is an album that promotes equal rights, Indigenous parity, and unification whilst exposing political agendas, conspiracies and power tactics.
Close to home and not afraid to speak the truth, Equality offers a diverse selection of cinematic hard-hitting beats with Everyday spitting topic driven raps reminding us of the importance of equality, everyday. EverydayEquality is now available through Butterthief, iTunes and select music stores, and the 7″ will be available exclusively on the Butterthief online store and the Tomorrow&Everyday Bandcamp.
Side A – Death From Above – Prod. Realizm feat. Tomorrow & Realizm Side B – Rise And Fall In HD (The Undead) – Prod. Mat Rafle Cuts DJ Snair.
Hailing from the sleepy Queensland capital city known as Boomtown, Dwizofoz has been around for more than a minute now. A big man with a big presence. At 26, Dwizofoz is a young leader in Brisbane hip hop who has earnt a reputation as an animal on the mic with his unique rapid fire flow delivery, honest and clever yet hard hitting and thought out lyrics and an undeniable passion for what he does.
The long awaited follow up to his Baked Not Fried EP (released 2009) is Art Intimidates Life. A collection of tracks that serves as an audiobiography of sorts, this album takes listeners on a journey to get to know who Dwizofoz is as a person, a father and as an emcee. Kicking off the album in a big way is In My Shoes a tale of how Dwiz used to have to make ends meet for himself at a young age growing up in housing commission communities. Other notable standouts on the album are Take What’s Mine and title track Art Intimidates Life feat. DJ Dcide, which represent Dwiz’s mission statement, that he’s in it for the long haul and isn’t going away any time soon.
Style with Bias B is a powerful example of Dwizofoz’s explosive way with words, and stands to cement Dwiz’s place as one of the best, if not at least most unique lyricists in the country. Dwiz also switches up the tone on the album with tracks like The Wrong One feat. Mr Hill, a track dedicated to scandalous bitches everywhere, Can Happen To You a short, inspired by a true story tale clearly close to Dwiz’s own heart and Her Letter a song written for his daughter over a spine tingling Mdusu instrumental.
With this album, Dwizofoz is sure to break free of the “battle host” tag he’s probably best known for and secure himself a reputation as a leader among the next generation of emcee’s coming out of our shores.
Track List 01. Intro 02. In My Shoes (Produced by MCRotheee) 03. Take What’s Mine (Produced by Mizari) 04. Art Intimidates Life Ft. DJ Dcide (Produced by Insideus) 05. Playground (Produced by Pyrex) 06. Style! Ft. Bias B (Produced by Swilo) 07. Micology 101 Ft. Exit Strategy, Flowz and Strooth (Produced by Insideus) 08. Steps (Produced by AussieOzborn) 09. The Wrong One Ft. Mr. Hill and Irrelevant (Produced by Double Digits) 10. Can Happen To You (Produced by Mizari) 11. Her Letter (Produced by Mdusu) 12. Last Of Me Ft. Sean B and eMCYTe (Produced by Sean B)
All other cuts by DJ Immaculate.
Launch dates: Melbourne – July 12 w/ Brad Strut and Kings Konekted @ Laundry Bar. Brisbane – July 26 w/ Exit Strategy, Kawz n KOZ and special guest, Brad Strut @ Coniston Lane.
Preorders available now by following the link here. Release date June 21, 2013.
Growing up in a family of musicians Bitter Belief was constantly surrounded by the sounds of his cousins and uncles jamming. At the time never taking an interest in any of the instruments he found more enjoyment in just sitting, watching and soaking it all in.
Bitter Belief then began writing poems at the young age of 14 but with his growing love for hip hop by the time he was 15 that love for writing had transcended into rhymes/raps.
Influenced by the likes of Nas, 2pac, NWA and other rappers Bitter then discovered his passion for the music and using the most basic and cheap equipment he would then record and write as much as he possibly could over the next few years. After being heard by an independent record label he was then signed at the age of 17 where he released an EP and later left to recreate his style and start from scratch.
Since that day Bitter has released over 10 mixtapes that were distributed by himself locally and then followed up by his debut album Isolation. Since Isolation Bitter has been lucky enough to tour the country with Drapht and his band on more than one occasion and along the way has learned enough to develop into the MC he is today.
Bitter Belief was then honored to be asked and accepted into the WA family/crew Syllabolix! In early 2012 Bitter B dropped a mixtape titled The Tour Guide Mixtape which was the lead up to his upcoming album May 2013 release The Gallery which features the likes of The Tongue, Purpose, Briggs, Hau, Creed Birch, Mr Grevis other SBX members and more! On the Production is mainly Creed Birch, with M-Phazes, Cam Bluff and Rob Shaker, Rob also handles all the cuts on the album and did all the mixing and mastering. Look for The Gallery it drops at the end of the month.
Track Listing 01 The Gallery 02 Break The Chain 03 Into Fear (ft. Matty Gresham) 04 The Circus 05 Didn’t I Fool You? 06 Stand Up 07 High On Life (ft. The Tongue, Purpose & Sarah Pellicano) 08 Outerspace 09 Snakes And Ladders (ft. Layla, Mortar, Mr Grevis, Optamus, Dazastah & Drapht) 10 Never Mind (ft. Creed Birch & John Barrett) 11 The Sweet Science (ft. Briggs & Hau) 12 Mr. Big Man 13 Hitch Hiker 14 All I Need (ft. Cortext) 15 Face Off 16 Paranoia (ft. Sarah Pellicano)
Release Date: May 31, 2013. Released By: Soul Clap and Obese Distribution
