Dwizofoz – Art Intimidates Life

20 05 2013

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.

Dwizofoz

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.

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Obesecity 2 Winners

27 06 2012

Ten years ago, when Australian hip hop was little known, still struggling to be heard, Obese Records released the first ObeseCity compilation. Emcees and producers from across Australia, who are now revered as pioneers, contributed tracks. The likes of Hilltop Hoods, Muph and Plutonic, Bias B, Pegz, Hunter and many more, united to give their young genre a stronger voice.

 

Now, ten years later, Obese Records has much to celebrate as an independent label. With over sixteen rostered artists, an extensive distribution roster, three platinum records, three gold records, four ARIA awards, and countless fans from around the world. The genre has become a voice for the Australian youth, magnified by the support of triple j, community radio, and now commercial radio, street press, music magazines and online blogs.

On August 17th this year, Obese Records will release ObeseCity 2; a dual-disc compilation showcasing the brightest and most promising new artists in Australian hip hop. With emphasis on the label’s distribution roster and independently established acts, every track has been exclusively selected for the compilation. In addition to the long list of contributing established artists involved in ObeseCity 2, two places on the track list have been filled by ObeseCity 2 Competition winners Dwizofoz of Brisbane, Queensland, and DVS from Dandenong, Victoria.

Featured Artists:
Bingethinkers
Never Settle
Ciecmate & Maggot Mouf
GOATMOB
Newsense
Class A
Tommy Illfigga
Dialect & Despair
P Link
Spit & Mac
DiktionOne
Purpose
Calski
Mortar
Tornts
Maundz
Lazy Grey, Jake Biz & Dj Dcide
Fluent Form & Has-Lo
DVS
Mr Hill & Rahjonkas
One Sixth
Miss Karleena
In Good Company
J Point
MoneyKat
Bigfoot
Kid Selzy
Dwizofoz
Eloquor
Johnny Row
Cash Krzma
Deathstarrs
Raven

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Kerser – Nebulizer Tour 2012

10 02 2012

You can’t change who you are, but you can change who you’ll be. For 24-year old emcee Kerser, these words are set in stone. Born and raised in Campbelltown in the South West of famous Sydney, the city sights he witnessed while growing up weren’t exactly postcard perfect – just try taking some snaps round the streets of C-town after the sun sets and see what scenes develop.

But in dark places people shine. Blazing up from the underground thanks to a potent mix of talent, determination and the guts to try something new, Kerser is the name on everyone’s lips for 2012. He’s the rapper you hear coming from that car next to you at the lights, he’s the sound spilling out of that kids mobile on the train, he’s the guy in ‘that’ battle watched over half a million times in two weeks. He’s controversial, cocky and careless. He’s your girlfriend’s favourite. He’s the sickest.

Teaming up with one of the country’s most exciting and original producers, Nebs, the pair have unleashed The Nebulizer, an album that has shifted the tectonic plates underpinning local hip hop, opening up uncharted territories with a fresh, new sound never seen nor heard in this country before. Rave, rap, electro, funk and r’n’b are ganged together – raw, snarling and unstrained, Kerser’s music is free to roam wherever the fuck it wants through his own razor sharp account of a life with drink, drugs, parties, violence, abuse, dreams and achievements – sometimes brutal, sometimes desolate, but always honest and always told with heart.

As today’s kids continue to turn their back on sickly sweet, mainstream bullshit – the force of the underground backlash builds and builds. At its helm is Kerser, backed by a growing army of supporters, embracing this sound as their own and ready to back him all the way. Hate him if you want. Put down who he is, were he’s from or what he stands for. But know that this name will not disappear, this sound will not go away and that no matter what you do or what you say, whether you like it or not – Kerser is the sickest.

Kerser is gearing up for his biggest move to date as he prepares to embark on his first national tour. Hitting all the major touch points throughout the country, The Nebulizer Tour will see Kerser and Rates mixing it up as only they know with a raucous live show plus a few surprises thrown in for good measure. Joining them along they way will be a host of friends and guest performers in what is shaping up to be a defining moment for one of Australia’s most exciting underground artists.

The Nebulizer Tour Dates
Fri 10th Feb – The Gaelic – Sydney
Sat 11th Feb – The Cambridge – Newcastle (U18)
Sat 11th Feb – The Cambridge – Newcastle
Sun 12th Feb – The Wall – Sydney (AA)
Fri 17th Feb – The Gov – Adelaide
Sat 18th Feb – The Gov – Adelaide (U18)
Fri 24th Feb – Brisbane Hotel – Hobart (U18)
Fri 24th Feb – Republic Bar – Hobart
Sat 25th Feb – The Espy – Melbourne
Sun 26th Feb – The National – Geelong (U18)
Fri 2nd Mar – Prince Of Wales – Brisbane
Sat 3rd Mar – Never Land Bar – Gold Coast
Fri 9th Mar – The Civic – Perth
Sat 10th Mar – Manning Bar – Sydney w/Mickey Avalon
Thu 15th Mar – Fanny’s Nightclub – Newcastle w/Mickey Avalon
Limited release tickets available from – http://www.oztix.com & 1300 762 545

With selected special guest appearances from:
That’s Them, Anecdote, Brundles & Alex Jay, Hyjack, Fortay, Tycotic, Dunn D, Prem Bedlam, Lariken, Dwizofoz, Noonie & C-Reks, 6.0 Krew, Fowl Mouth, Kaye One, New Breed, Lopez, Skae, Nhostic, Jay Dee, Gravity Ponds.

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Dwizofoz – Baked Not Fried EP

14 04 2010

 

Dwizofoz has indeed been building quite a name for himself starting way back in 2003 when he first met Ghosty and started working on tracks with him. In 2004 the duo created the group Ozalians and almost immediately began performing on stages all around Brisbane.

After nearly 5 years of performing and having supported and worked with such artists as Muph n Plutonic, Hyjak n Torcha, Bias B, Optimen and Tommy Illfigga, Justice n Kaos (to name a few), Ozalians decided to part ways to work on different projects. The end of 2007 saw Dwizofoz begin to really focus on his music as a solo artist and marked a definite step up in the intensity of Dwiz’s live shows. Since 2007 Dwizofoz has supported such artists as Lazy Grey, Bias B, Thundamentals, Dialectrix and was scheduled to support “Godfather of Grime” Wiley at his cancelled Brisbane show.

After years of hardwork Dwizofoz’s debut solo EP is finally ready to hit shelves. Baked Not Fried is a collection of tracks that captures the feeling of the journey he has been since going solo in late 2007. 9 tracks deep featuring only Brisbane emcee’s and producers Baked Not Fried is set to make heads from all over our great nation sit up and recognize the potential that Dwizofoz possesses.

The EP features production from DJ Butcher (Crate Creeps, Pure Product) Mc Rotheee (Kut Paste Records) Warlock Beats, Plague, Dark Matter and more and guest verses from Brisbane battle veteran Alexander The Commander, Strooth, Mc Rotheee and Big Koz.

Track Listing:
1. As The Pendulum Swings
2. One Word
3. Who’s Side You On?
4. Introduce Myself feat. Mc Rotheee and Big KOZ
5. Fire Up feat. Strooth
6. Reintroduction
7. Baked Not Fried feat. Alexander The Commander
8. Bomb The City
9. My Legacy

Ladies and Gentleman! After nearly 8 years slowly taking over Brisbane, one suburb at a time Dwizofoz is finally about to launch his debut solo EP, Baked Not FriedKut Paste Records and Crate Cartel proudly present the Dwizofoz/Fluent Form (QLD) dual album launch, featuring Maggot Mouf + Gutz with DJ Buick. This will all go down at the Step Inn on Friday June 25.

Featuring Fluent Form with his much hyped and multi award-winning album The Furnace. If you havent heard it already go pick that shit up, right now. The hype surrounding his The Furnace is well and truly lived up to by the album itself.
Featuring production by Geko, Ciecmate and more and guest spots by Brad Strut, Fatty Phew, Maundz, to name a few The Furnace is, one of the top Australian releases for 2009. He will be joined by fellow Cartelians Geko and DJ Discourse.

The gig will also mark the much-anticipated return to Brisbane of Broken Tooth Records pioneer Maggot Mouf accompanied by Gutz and DJ Buick. Sure to kill it. Also performing on the night are local acts DeadBeatSociety, a group which consists of Brisbane mic slayers Pi Emcee, Tendancee, P.Butta, Twitch, Julez Vega and DJ Daze.

Also on support duties is Freemcee, one half the now broken up Affirmative Word. Freemcee has created a massive buzz around his live shows and has now gone solo to continue his journey, which is sure to be a long one.
And of course Dwizofoz’ stable mate, Unda Dwella will be bringing the heat to get proceedings underway in the correct manner, check out his mixtape Everyone Loves UD coming soon. Tracks will be spun between sets by DJ Boomski.








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