The Must Volkoff production album White Russian is scheduled for release later this year. The first taste comes in the form of two tracks on limited edition 7″ vinyl featuring Mata & Koots. Pre-orders will be shipped with signed posters and digital download cards.
The Must Volkoff 7″ vinyl is available for pre-order/download now. Check the video for Side A Two Sheet Landscape feat. Mata, Side B Grub feat. Koots coming soon. Paypal downloads are available from here.
Tracklisting: Side A: Two Sheet Landscape feat. Mata Side B: Grub feat. Koots
One Sixth has been hip hop’s best kept secret for too long. Today, the brilliant young lyricist has released his highly anticipated debut album Electronic Mail through local indie label Pang Productions together with Obese Distribution. After winning the prestigious Hilltop Hoods Initiative in 2010, buzz surrounding One Sixth’s first LP has been building rapidly.
Bolstered by his memorable on-stage presence, and frequent stand-out guest verses, One Sixth’s name is constantly dropped by the local hip hop elite (usually in the context of “most promising” or “favourite” Australian rapper).
Notoriously personable and comical, One-Sixth has connections among all facets of the scene, and a strong and supportive following as a result. Electronic Mail is a concept album themed around the poignant and increasing apparentness of digital communication. Together with the Nokia 3310 inspired album artwork, song titles such as ‘SMS‘, ‘LOL‘ and title track Electronic Mail, surmise the digital experience.
Working alongside some of the most exciting modern producers in the Australian game, including Dyl Thomas (Polo Club), Must Volkoff (Mata & Must, Pang Productions), Tony Wolf & the late Charles Parker, and Geko (GOATMOB, Crate Cartel).
The use of evocative samples throughout the album assist to colour the tracks with clever pop-culture cues while lyrically One Sixth shines. Instantly impressive for his stylistic dexterity and use of language, the underlying messages woven masterfully through the album allow stories to unravel more after each listen. With his dulcet tones draped over illustrative metaphor and double entendre, One Sixth bares his soul with the upmost conviction.
Guest vocalists include Mantra, Maundz, Lotus, The Tongue, Candice Monique, Class A, Dyl Thomas, Fluent Form and Raven. Lead single Round The Sun, produced by long-time comrades Charles Parker and Tony Wolf, encompasses a m lange of vintage vocal samples, driving bass lines and melancholy woodwind loops. The track is especially sacred to One Sixth representing one of the last opportunities to work with Charles Parker, who tragically passed away in 2011. ‘SMS (Six Million Stories)‘ is produced by the ingenious Must Volkoff, who produced, recorded and mixed the bulk of the album.
“I hope anyone who listens to the album can see how much respect I have for music, and for my craft. There are many dimensions to who I am as a person; I try to incorporate that idea into my music, because I think a lot of people can relate to that self perception.” – One Sixth
A sample heavy track, the full base line plods alongside strings nuances. Lyrically the track empathetically examines a series of unhappy stories; the concept derived from One Sixth’s interest in foreign films, and the SBS slogan ‘six billion stories‘. Track five on the album is the mesmerising ‘Around You‘, a highlight production from Dyl Thomas. Melancholy strings, heartbeat bass lines, and boom-bap kits set the cinematic backdrop for the track. The sensitivity of the femme fatale style sample juxtaposed with the assurance of One Sixth’s flow is a moving combination. With multiple interpretations, One Sixth is somewhat of an alluring enigma.
Brimming with heartfelt professions, Electronic Mail is a magnum opus, a work of art, crafted by a true connoisseur of his genre.
Track Listing Electronic Mail Round the Sun Sick – Feat. Mantra and Maundz SMS (Six Million Stories) Around You Electrolude 1 LOL (Love or Lust) Let Me Know VHS (Virtual Hot Stepper) Crossed Wires – Feat. Lotus, The Tongue and Candice Monique The Night Market Electrolude 2 Think of You – Feat. Class A and Dyl Thomas System Error #HTTP – Feat. Fluent Form and Raven Quartz
Born in Australia but raised in Namibia, One Sixth is an African-Australian who is emerging as one of Australian hip hops freshest talents. Schooled in Africa until 18, he recently returned to Australia to experience a new life. Now based in Melbourne, One Sixth boasts regular appearances with respected groups Illzilla, Public Opinion Afro Orchestra, The Mega Horns, Polo Club, Black Jesus and his crew Pang Productions.
One Sixth has been Melbourne’s best kept secret for too long. In August 2012 the brilliant young lyricist will release his debut album Electronic Mail through local indie label Pang Productions together with Obese Distribution. We have already heard the brilliant first single from the album Electronic Mail titled Round The Sun, One Sixth now brings you the second single from this hotly anticipated albumand the track is called LOL (Love Or Lust). LOL (Love Or Lust) has been released alongside a killer filmclip once again executed by the team over at Full Clip.
One Sixth’s debut LP Electronic Mail will be available August 24th. You can pre-order now through Soul Clap Recordshere.
Mata & Must are about to let loose their second vinyl only release for 2010, the Low Life’s Gospel 12″ EP. This time the lads have teamed up with world travelled Rasta/Dub vocalist Jornick Joe Lick from French Guyana, as well as local lynchpin DJ Wasabi (aahh spotlight here).
Available digitally and physically in November from iTunes and independent record stores or pre-order now at www.pangproductions.com.au Catch Mata & Must on their Business In Tracksuits Tour through November and December with One Sixth and Kings Konekted on selected dates.
Vinyl Tracklist: Side A 1. Universal Cryout feat.. Jornick 2. Low Life’s Gospel 3. Equilibrium feat. Jornick
Side B 1. The Acrostic 2. Universal Cryout (Instrumental) 3. Low Life’s Gospel (Instrumental)
Universal Cryout feat. Jornick
The Acrostic
Tour Dates: Friday October 22 – Melbourne – Revolver Upstairs (with Kings Konekted) Saturday November 6 – Bairnsdale – Charlie’s Bar (with One Sixth) Saturday November 20 – Brisbane – The Step-Inn (with Kings Konekted) Friday November 26 – Phillip Island – The Westernport Hotel (with One Sixth) Friday December 10 – Adelaide – The Crown & Sceptre (with One Sixth)
Born in Australia but raised in Namibia, 1/6 is an African-Australian who is emerging as one of Aussie hip hops freshest talents. Schooled in Africa until 18, he recently returned to Australia to experience a new life. Now based in Melbourne, 1/6 boasts regular appearances with respected groups Illzilla, Public Opinion Afro Orchestra, The Mega Horns,Polo Club, Black Jesus and his crew Pang Productions.
1/6 – was recently announced as the recipient of the Hilltop HoodsInitiative. With the support of the Hilltop Hoods and APRA, 1/6 has won a healthy career kick-start of $10,000 to go towards the release and promotion of his first solo album. Hilltop Hoods Initiative announcement here.
The new Mata & Must 7″ Skills Don’t Pay / Business In Tracksuits is here. The launch for the 7″ vinyl will feature One Sixth, Fluent Form, Maundz, Maggot Mouf, Dekoda, Full Spectrum, Vince Van Go and Papercutts. All this Saturday July 31, at The Birmingham. Free entry before 10.30/$5 after.
Grab a copy of the new 7″ at www.pangproductions.com.au or grab it from iTunes…with the instrumentals.
Tracklist: A. Skills Don’t Pay B. Business In Tracksuits.
Produced by Mata & Must. Cuts by DJ Wasabi.
The new Mata & Must 7″ Skills Don’t Pay / Business In Tracksuits is out in July. Pre-order a copy at www.pangproductions.com.au or grab it from iTunes with the instrumentals.
Tracklist: A. Skills Don’t Pay B. Business In Tracksuits.
Produced by Mata & Must. Cuts by DJ Wasabi.
1/6 – emerging Hip Hop artist Aaron Stephanus – has been announced as the recipient of the Hilltop HoodsInitiative. With the support of the Hilltop Hoods and APRA, 1/6 has won a healthy career kick-start of $10,000 to go towards the release and promotion of his first solo album.
Emcee Suffa of The Hilltop Hoods said: “Thanks to APRA and our superstar judges Hau, Raph, Nish and Ran-Dee. Congratulations to 1/6, he’s a very deserving recipient.”
As part of the prize package, 1/6 will also receive valuable legal advice courtesy of David Vodika and Media Arts lawyers and will perform live at this year’s biggest songwriters’ conference – Song Summit, 19-21 June, at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre.
“We are very pleased to have partnered with Hilltop Hoods on this initiative,” said Sally Howland, APRA|AMCOS Director of Member Services. “It is grants such as this that give emerging artists a real opportunity to advance their careers.”
Born in Australia but raised in Namibia, 1/6 is an African-Australian who is emerging as one of Aussie hip hops freshest talents. Schooled in Africa until 18, he recently returned to Australia to experience a new life. Now based in Melbourne, 1/6 boasts regular appearances with respected groups Illzilla, Public Opinion Afro Orchestra, The Mega Horns, Polo Club, Black Jesus and his crew Pang Productions.
To hear more from 1/6, head here.
About The Hilltop Hoods Initiative
Previously only opened to South Australian artists this partnership enabled the Hilltop Hoods Initiative to extend its reach nationally. It provides one emerging Australian Hip Hop artist a career starting opportunity – $10,000 to release and promote an album, plus legal advice and an outstanding live performance opportunity at Song Summit 2010, 19-21 June. Proudly presented by Aussie Hip Hop giants, Hilltop Hoods and APRA, the initiative is open to emerging Hip Hop artists or groups who have not released an album professionally/commercially.
Hand-picked by The Hilltop Hoods, the 2010 judging panel featured some of Australia’s most influential Hip Hop figures: Hau (ACT) – Artist (Koolism), triple j Presenter (The Hip Hop Show) Nish (SA) – Graffiti Artist, Community Worker Ran-Dee (NSW) – Manager (Def Wish Cast), Radio Presenter (Alchemy Radio) Raph (VIC) – Artist, Clothing Label Owner (Blank Clothing), Author (Behind The Beat)
QLD heads are in for a treat when Mata & Must team up with with Rezadent, for an all out dual album launch, featuring some of QLD’s finest in support. Continue reading to get the full low down on this big night.
Mata & Must (Paradox of Minds)
In 2003 Mata & Must released their first EP on their own imprint established out of necessity. Six years on with an ever growing fan base, Melbourne label Pang Productions are celebrating their tenth release with Mata & Must’slong awaited debut full length albumParadox Of Minds. Leading up to the release of their 12” in 2008, the duo built their solid reputation based on a strong presence on live mics, features and production credits on a string of releases, and street level word of mouth.
Lovingly crafted almost entirely from vinyl, this is an album that pays attention to detail. Get ready for harpsichords, violins, harps, rim shots, dialogue from obscure records and bass that goes boom. From up tempo head bangers like The Name Rings A Bell and Who The Fuck, to more experimental flows on grimy down tempo rhythms like A Dollar Short and Labour and Love, the pair serve up their heavy content on slamming production track after track.
With a fierce DIY attitude and a general distaste of the glamour surrounding today’s hip-hop culture, Mata & Must are undeniably two of Melbourne’s hardest workers.
As usual Mata & Must make no attempt to get a leg up or ride on anyone’s back. With no guest emcees, this album shines as an eloquently told David vs Goliath tale of the music industry. Breaking down the scene’s glossy façade it provides an insight into the realities of independent Hip Hop in Australia and the industry surrounding it.
Rezadent (The Intercepting Fist)
Performing and recording since 2002, Brisbane emcee and producer Rezadent the Intercepting Fist (aka Boss Lungs) has appeared on over 15 local and nationally released mixtapes, compilations and albums.
Having recently featured on the Kings Konekted street album titled Trails to The Underlair under Coordinates alias Boss Lungs; Rezadent is currently assisting them on stage with back up vocal duties whilst also showcasing some of his own solo material. Rezadent has been performing with Konekted for a number of years and has had the opportunity to do support for such international acts as R.A the Rugged Man, Necro, PlanetAsia and Yungun as well as supports for Australian acts such as Pegz and Brad Strut.
Since 2006, Rezadent has been working on a solo project titled The Intercepting Fist. The title, which is also Rezadents alias, is a concept album with a sole purpose to intercept. Whether it’s intercepting a train of thought, an issue in society or even superficial emcees, the intercepting fist pulls no punches. Drawing inspiration from Bruce Lees philosophy and fighting system Jeet Kune Do (The Way of the Intercepting Fist) Rezadent aims to not only entertain, but to challenge. Rezadent handles most of the production on the album while Sammsonite from The Optimen/ Red Tape Entertainment engineered the majority of the project and assisted with additional production on many of the tracks. Meek Starkiller of Fortune (Storm Troop) also comes through producing two tracks while guest emcees Kings Konekted, Risky Living and Ill Clinton deliver memorable verses that compliment the theme. Rezadent has an energetic live show and a presence on the mic that makes him a stand out amongst the crowd. After years of staying patient and crafting his skills he is now ready to emerge and cement his name within the hip hop community.
With Special Guests: Eloquence and Truths
DJ Butcher
Risky Livin
Mark 1
Jubilee Hotel, 470 St Pauls Terrace, Fortitude Valley
April 17th, Doors 8pm – $10 Entry
Who The Fuck – Mata and Must
After recently supporting Ghostface Killah at the Espy,Mata & Must are set to set the stage on fire, for their highly anticipated album launch. Founding their own label Pang Productions in 2003, and celebrating their tenth release, this duo has a lot to be proud of.
Mata & Must (along with DJ Bogues) launch their long-awaited CD Paradox Of Minds, Friday July 31 at Revolver Upstairs. The guys bring a huge supporting line-up including Raven, Geko, Fluent Form, Discourse, Maggot Mouf & Dekoda, No Name Nathan and Paypercutts.
Their debut albumParadox Of Minds was completely self-produced and is out now through Pang Productions/Amphead. Grab your copy here, via iTunes.
The Details:
Where: Revolver Upstairs – 229 Chapel Street, Prahran, Melbourne When: Friday July 31, 9pm Tickets: $10 at the door
