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.
Coming straight out of government housing and searing his mark into the Canberra hip hop scene with his crew Alikeminds was just the start for Maggot Mouf. His latest album, You’re All Ears is ready to lay down an aural assault with its crisp production and sharply observed lyrics.
You’re All Ears features production by BTE’s powerhouse, Ciecmate and the intimidating talent of Sammy Scissors. Featuring guest verses from 1/6 (this year’s 2010 Hilltop Hoods Initiative Winner), Scotty Hinds (Nine High / Smash Brothers), Dekoda and additional production from the devastating Joey Gargoyle and Bigfoot (Hired Goons / 750 Rebels), You’re All Ears is a more personal solo album which has been stewing slowly for the last two years since the release of Maggots Anonymous.
You’re All Ears is a 16 track odyssey through an often cold world where brief shards of humour only serve to emphasise the bleakness of the everyday for the disjointed and out of place. Opener Village of the Damned pulls us through Maggot Mouf’s eerie subconscious, where horror merges with reality over Joey Garg’s unsettling beats. From the first breath of the day, something spooky (yet familiar) is going on: this is a place where “work is a nightmare, not like Elm street, get my feet twisted in my own Misery.” The legacy of horror films have left their mark, and Maggot is forced to confront the truth – “all of it a movie, some of it my life.”
More than a name-dropping gimmick, this track lays the foundation for You’re All Ears, where public housing, social engineering and authority all combine to reduce the scope of life. Maggot Mouf’s talent lies in reflecting on these sometimes personal limits while being able to transcend them with uncanny observation and an intellect that shines through the muckiest admissions.
Asshole is a frank discussion of his own culpability in the breakdown of “the alleyways and inner grids,” stating that “I’m not sorry if it bothers you, an asshole only gives a shit when it wants to.” It’s easy to see why dialogue from Scarface eases us out of this punchy track and into the cocky attitude and horns of ‘Mr Swarv’.
A truly grubby character, Mr Swarv is “a Casanova with a bad attitude and a bad odour too.” Featuring 1/6, this track showcases two of Melbourne’s wittiest emcees having fun with the archetypal sleazebag. Mr Swarv is disgusting but somehow irresistible – “shit, this cat’ll have you drinking vomit” admits 1/6. Maggot Mouf warns us, “There’s no doubt about it, the rumours are true, Mr Swarv will fuck anything, from dead to deaf mutes…”
But it’s not all shits and giggles. Footrot Flats provides a sobering contrast to the intoxication of Mr Swarv and She Sells Sea Shells. “No matter what goes on, nobody cares, cos Footrot Flats got em all in despair.” Ciecmate’s beat is part Neil Young guitar introspection over part jittery, looking over your shoulder menace, capturing the mood of this real life nightmare eloquently. “Cover your tracks, look straight ahead and always over your back, don’t say a thing, hold your breath…” This is a raw journey few Australian emcees have taken us on – one of tragedy, alienation and fear served up fresh by the same people who are voted in to protect us.
This is unsaid and unheard, matter of fact and honest.
You’re All Ears – Track listing:
01. Intro
02. Village of the Damned
03. Puppet Master
04. Asshole
05. Mr Swarv (feat. 1/6)
06. Footrot Flats
07. Never Would Admit It
08. Interlude
09. Confined Spaces (feat. Dekoda)
10. She Sells Sea Shells (feat. Sion)
11. Wat U Lookin’ At
12. Cut
13. Spit
14. Kind Regards
15. Over
16. Outro
Maggot Mouf starting in 98 writing raps in government flats. He then moved on to the open mic and battle scene – holding it down throughout the ACT. After years of burning weak cunts and getting a name for himself, he co-formed Canberra’s alikeminds crew in 2002 and took the live show scene by storm supporting the likes of Jungle Brothers, Braintax, Disorder, Mystro, Lyrical Commission, Reason, and Hospice Crew just to name a few.
In 2005 Maggot Mouf relocated to Melbourne and met up with old Canberra counterparts, the Hospice Crew, which saw the recording of Read ‘Em and Weap. The song made it to the monolithic Visiting Hours project, and Maggot Mouf has since scooped up beats and worked on projects with numerous Hospice members and Melbourne locals. You’re All Ears features guest spots by Dekoda, 1/6 and Scotty Hinds. Production by Joey Gargoyle, Ciecmate, C-Rodent, Mizari, Bigfoot, Must And Sammy Scissors. Cuts by DJ Paypercutts, DJ Buick, and Sammy Scissors.
In Short:
What: Maggot Mouf – You’re All Ears
Drops: July 16.
Featuring Dekoda, 1/6, Scotty Hinds
Production from: Joey Gargoyle, Ciecmate, C-Rodent, Mizari, Bigfoot, Must and Sammy Scissors
Cuts by: DJ Paypercutts, DJ Buick Sammy Scissors.
Out through Broken Tooth Entertainment
Distributed by Obese.
Pre-order here with special deals through JB Hi-Fi.
Track Listing
1. Intro
2. Village of the Dammed
3. Puppet Master
4. Asshole
5. Mr Swarv
6. Footrot Flats
7. Never would admit it
8. Interlude
9. Confined Spaces
10. She sells seashells
11. Wat U Looking at
12. Cut
13. Spit
14. Kind Regards
15. Over
16. Outro
For one night only, the cream of the crop of Melbourne’s Hip Hop scene will come together to perform on Saturday May 15 at the Central Club Hotel in Richmond. Mata & Must will headline a jam-packed night of Australian Hip Hop supported by Mr Nobody himself Maundz plus Dekoda and Vince Van Go.
Kicking off the night will be the man himself Vince Van Go, who last year dropped his highly anticipated debut EP under the name SlipryTips. After months in his laboratory Vince Van Go will be debuting his new tracks.
Following Vince Van Go will be the kings of Hip Hop, Dekoda and Maundz. After releasing his LP, Mr. Nobody just the other day, this will be the first opportunity to check out Maundz’s new album live. Along with this Dekoda and C-Rodents, Songs for Ben has just dropped so don’t miss the opportunity to check them all out.
To top it off, headline act Mata & Must will bring the house down with songs from their highly acclaimed album Paradox Of Minds along with some brand new material!
So come down for a huge night of Australian Hip Hop, cheap bevos and celebrate Melbourne at it’s finest!
Where: Central Club Hotel
293 Swan St Richmond Doors: 8:30pm Tickets: $12 on the door When: May 15
