Dutch – Hank Moody feat. Puks

3 05 2013

Emerging from Sydney’s underground hip hop scene, Dutch has been involved in the hip hop world for a number of years now. Growing a musical partnership with respected producers Ta-Ku and Cam Bluff , Dutch is fast becoming a highly regarded artist with unquestionable potential. 

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Dutch is almost set to release his first and highly anticipated album Arcadia in early 2013…

What is most exciting about Arcadia, is the textured blend of Dutch’s first picturesque mixtape “The Point Of No Return” released in 2011, and the daring and collaborative sounds newly developed over the two years since. The album features a stack of highly talented producers such as Cam Bluff (360, spit Syndicate), Ta-Ku (Illy, Drapht), Cam Gilmour (drummer for Illy) and also J-Squared (Pegz) and a plethora of incredible rappers, soon to be announced, but includes Hue Blanes, Puks, and more.

Dutch has been working hard to deliver an energetic, thought provoking and dynamic album. With tracks like the brand new Hank Moody, an ultimate party song with a bit of a twist which is produced by Ta-Ku, to the track My Way, tackling very personal yet entirely relatable issues of 20 something Australians everywhere. Arcadia is definitely an album that has both extremes – positivity and despair – and all the other shit in between. More information to come soon.

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Must Volkoff – White Russian

3 05 2013

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.

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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

Pang Productions  ||  Bandcamp  ||  iTunes





Mantra – Loudmouth

3 05 2013

Melbourne-based rapper Mantra is thrilled to announce that he has signed with Ten To Two Records – the team behind records from Xavier Rudd & Seth Sentry this past year – ahead of the release of his new single Loudmouth this Friday May 3, 2013.

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As one of Australia’s most crucial new talents, ‘your favourite rapper’s favourite rapper’ Mantra is standing on solid ground with five years of touring, two full length releases and a triple j feature album (2011’s Speaking Volumes) already under his belt. Kicking off his career as a producer before being encouraged to pick up a mic, Mantra has emerged as one of the brightest stars in local hip hop. The autobiographical single Loudmouth celebrates the act of following your own destiny, and is the perfect way to usher in the next era of his career as he settles into his new home at Ten To Two Records.

This is 2013’s first signing for Melbourne-based independent label Ten To Two Records, which was launched in November 2012 by label director Ross Macpherson and No Dice Management partner Rowan Robinson with Arts Martial’s Promises Will Get You Nowhere.

Mantra will be hitting the road in support of Loudmouth this June, playing four select shows in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Tickets will be available next Thursday May 9 here and the usual outlets.

The ‘Loudmouth’ Single Tour – June 2013
Saturday 1st – Rosemount Hotel, Perth WA
Thursday 6th – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne VIC
Friday 7th – Coniston Lane, Brisbane QLD
Friday 14th – The Standard, Sydney NSW

Purchase  ||  Ten To Two Records  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter





Ta-ku – Dowhatyoulove

3 05 2013

Ta-ku has been one of your fav producers in the last year so we’re more then happy to announce the release of Ta-ku’s album Dowhatyoulove on Jakarta Records on the 21st of June 2013. Also coming soon but without a release date is the corresponding 10″ EP Lovewhatyoudo feat. Blu and some exclusive bonus tracks.

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Ta-ku, The Red Bull Music Academy alumni quickly captured the world’s attention and with the amount of releases he has clocked up for labels like Brownswood, HW&W, Project Mooncircle as well as collaborations with Chet Faker and remixes for Hermitude and Snakadaktal, Ta-ku looks set to continue with a crackling schedule set for 2013 already locked in. The below track, Boom, is taken from the forthcoming Ta-ku album Dowhatyoulove to be released mid June on Jakarta Records.

You can pre-order the vinyl edition through bandcamp below.

 

Bandcamp  ||  Jakarta Records  ||  Ta-Ku





Jimmy Flipshyt & Context – The Shadows

3 05 2013

Beat Basement Records is proud to present The Shadows, a collaboration between Canberra based MC Context and Cairns producer Jimmy Flipshyt. Context and Jimmy Flipshyt have been working hard over the last 6 months piecing together their debut collaboration EP, The Shadows.

The Shadows

The EP weighs in at 7 tracks in total and follows a classic boom bap style with smooth production/cuts by Jimmy and Swift plus on point delivery by ContextThe Shadows is now available as a digital download or a limited edition CD. All CD purchases include a sticker and an instant digital download. Beat Basement, making noise in 2013!

Beat Basement Records  ||  Bandcamp  ||  Jimmy Flipshyt  ||  Context





Tu P – Two Flags

3 05 2013

Tu P, the hip-hop artist with an MD, launched his brand new album at the Scorcher Festival in Brisbane on April 28th 2013. The inspiration for the music comes from Tu P’s interesting background and follows his unlikely path to hip-hop music. Tu P is a proud Australian with Vietnamese roots.

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The son of refugees, a doctor, writer and performer, Tu P’s music mixes influences and genres to buoy lyrics that tell the story of his unique background and experience. His musical journey began on a trip to Vietnam to discover his roots that his Vietnamese parents were forced to leave behind. His music, like his life bridges two different cultures and has vast appeal. Tu P’s influences, which include DMX, Eminem and 2Pac, inspire his music, but do not dictate his sound, which his background imbibes with a distinctive sense of individuality.

His music, while gaining ground in the mainstream, is for his fans, not to promote an image. He writes to inspire and his upcomng debut album Made of Jade has been acclaimed by music critic Alex Henderson as “enjoyably unconventional.”

Tu P is young, talented and emerging. His music is indicative of a new generation of hip-hop, coming not from the criminal underworld, but from a background rich with unique experience that tells a story as it flows from verse to rhyme. Tu P is unpretentious and ambitious and his debut album provides his fans with a refreshing and unique take on hip hop.

Purchase  ||  Soundcloud  ||  Youtube  ||  Facebook





Mr Hill & Rahjconkas: Back It Up

2 05 2013

May 2013 sees Brisbane locals Mr Hill & Rahjconkas release their sophomore album Dead End Street. In the space of one year they have firmly made a place for themselves in the industry and gained respect and accolades from genre veterans. Since the release of lead single in October 2012 Put The Work In popularity for this young duo has gained increasingly.

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Being chosen by Triple j unearthed to play at Brisbane’s hip hop festival Sprung, saw the boys perform on a major platform with overwhelming support. The two are planning to hit the road in July on their own headline tour to all major capital cities following the release of Dead End Street.

Mr Hill  ||  Rahjconkas  ||  Pre-Order  ||  YouTube





Citizen Kay – Yes! EP

1 05 2013

On the back of his first addition to rotation on Triple j, Citizen Kay releases the video (directed by Nic Vevers) for the triumphant debut single Yes! from his forthcoming EP of the same name.

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The release is accompanied by tour dates around the country which kicked off April 28th with a slot at Groovin’ the Moo in Canberra and a May residency at Sydney’s Upstairs Beresford. A respected member of the Canberra hip-hop scene, Kay has been writing, producing, recording, collaborating and honing his craft for the last five years. His first taste of notable attention was when triple j Unearthed picked up on his mixtape. Since then Kay has been an unstoppable force.

With a major buzz from the blogosphere and spins on triple j and Unearthed behind him, Kay has been building momentum since the release of the Ansah Brothers track with brother Genesis. Kay brings his trademark flow and broad music sensibilities to his beats, creating music with a playful edge and a Del-meets-Lupe appeal. Citizen Kay is set to deliver on the promise shown.

The Yes! EP is due in May.

Wednesday, 1st May Oxford Art Factory, Sydney Supporting Matt & Kim
Friday, 3rd May (Afternoon show) Northcore Social Club, Melbourne sup. Matt & Kim
Friday, 3rd May (Evening show) The Espy, Melbourne
Saturday, 4th May Upstairs Beresford, Sydney
Thursday, 9th May The Zoo, Brisbane Supporting Matt & Kim
Saturday, 11th May Upstairs Beresford, Sydney
Saturday, 18th May Upstairs Beresford, Sydney
Saturday, 25th May Upstairs Beresford, Sydney
Thursday, 30th May Transit Bar, Canberra

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Sampology vs Major Lazer vs Rocky

1 05 2013

Barely back on ground at home after his North American shows, Sampology announces a brand new tour of DJ dates Australia-wide kicking off in Perth next Wednesday! Followed by AV show dates in New Zealand and his first Asian dates in Hong Kong and Seoul!

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If you were sitting under a rock last month, or you were at some place with no internet, you might’ve missed Sampology’s unofficial music video for Major Lazer’s ‘Bumaye’. Join the other 80,000 or so that have viewed Sampology  and check it out below.

Sampology has also put together an exclusive mix for The Ripe TV which is a sweet blend of tracks you’re bound to hear on this new tour, as well as nice day-to-day listening, check it here!

Tracklisting:
1. The Look Of Love – The Four Tops
2. Triadzz – Rustie
3. Choosin ft Rick Ross – Curren$y
4. Doffin remix – Ta-Ku
5. Quack – Ta-Ku
6. What A Shame – RL Grime & Salva Remix – Jamie Lidell
7. Flashing Lights – BADBADNOTGOOD
8. Erkki – Hannes Beiger Remix – Ame
9. Suit & Tie vs Heaven & Hell (Sampology Re-Edit) – Justin Timberlake
10. Rose Quartz – Toro Y Moi
11. Jasmine (Cabo Blanco dub mix) – Jai Paul
12 . Marathon ft Sam G – Congo Tardis #1
13. Wind Up ft Elephant Man & Opal – Major Lazer
14. Trap Shit V13 – Justin Martin remix – UZ
15. For These Times – Four Tet
16. Intriga – Arcade Remix – Nehuen
17. Mirror Trick – Smutlee Blend – Cashmere Cat/ Gucci Mane
18. Oedo 606 – Surkin
19. Lay It Down ft Cory Gunz – Lil Wayne
20. Tiden Flyver – Boom Clap Bachelors
21. Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe – Kendrick Lamar

Official  ||  Soundcloud  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter





Raven & Myk Reid: Searching For Soulz

30 04 2013

This is the team that never was. Raven: The Cartelian Sergeant & Myk Reid: The Second Lieutenant. Amidst this viral flood of “swagger”, confusing hi-hats, false characters and self indulgence, Searching For Soulz is hip hop purity. Raw, honest and lyrical. 

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Since the days of being told off by Raven’s mum for swearing too much this team has come a long way. This is grown man rap. Raven needs little introduction to fans of this art form. After his successful sophomore album Ravenous 20Ten and a short term hiatus for the arrival of his first born The Crate Cartel main-stay returns with the humanistic essence that made him one of Australia’s most acclaimed lyricists at the forefront of this project.

Only the finest emcee’s get to fly the Hungry Human flag and Myk Reid is no exception to this rule. Myk emerged publicly in 2011 with the release of his debut EP Rise Of The Foot Soldier catching the attention of rap aficionado’s nationally.

With Myk being a long time cohort of Raven this EP happening was just a matter of time. Production is handled by Geko, Must, Wik, Skwid Fingaz and Sideshow. Raven is also back on the boards for the first time in 4 years. Fellow Lost Soul original Budsa graces the only guest spot with his no bullshit style on the future anthem Hoods Up.

All purchases from the webstore here, will come with a free hard copy of the EP… Get them while they last! The EP will be available for free download now. Video clip for “Caught Up” Produced by WIK, Filmed & Edited by Discourse.

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