Purpose – Happy New Year

December 31, 2012 Jim Steps

Purpose welcomes in the new year with a brand new track featuring the beats of some of your favourite party anthems. The Happy New Year track features Clown Prince, Walk On Ar, It’s All Good and Pick It Up. The full list can of artists can be found below. It’s been a massive year for the young South Australian emcee/producer. With 2013 shaping up to be his best yet. Purpose’s brand new album Where It Starts is set to drop in around 5 weeks, with 3 huge singles already out and crunching the airwaves, this is sure to be a massive … Continue reading Purpose – Happy New Year

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Purpose drops new track ‘I Know It’s Late’ & announces winners of his guest verse comp ‘Sleep Walkers’ from Sydney

August 16, 2012 Jim Steps

Mid-morning Monday Purpose released a brand new track titled ‘I Know It’s Late’. This is an exclusive, not to be featured on his album, but one of a handful of songs he will be releasing free for fans in the lead up to his debut album Where It Starts due late Spring.   Kicking the week off to an exciting start, he also performed a brand new song off of Where It Starts via Live Stream on Soundpond.net before announcing Sleep Walkers as the winners of his guest verse competition which sent Facebook into a frenzy the past week gone. With Obesity 2 dropping tomorrow, which … Continue reading Purpose drops new track ‘I Know It’s Late’ & announces winners of his guest verse comp ‘Sleep Walkers’ from Sydney

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Illy – ‘Where Ya Been’ Official Video

August 16, 2012 Jim Steps

The second single from Illy’s upcoming third album Bring It Back is Where Ya Been featuring chart-topping contemporary Pez. A playful moment from Bring It Back; Where Ya Been follows previous automatic-hit single Heard It All on an upbeat tip. With the production expertise of ARIA award-winning M-Phazes, Where Ya Been is not amiss of quality. A head-nodder from the get-go; trademark snapping boom bap and laid back synth chords sets the scene. Illy and Pez trade flows seamlessly, sympathizing on a subject they’re both all too familiar with. The two make light of the constant pressure for answers, and the eagerness … Continue reading Illy – ‘Where Ya Been’ Official Video

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Skryptcha – Mindful (Out Now)

August 9, 2012 Jim Steps

Skryptcha has a knack for making the philosophical non-confrontational. His second masterpiece Mindful is not unlike it’s creator; preceptive, sharp and ahead of its time. After the notoriety surrounding previous LP Numb3rs, and break out EP Left to Write, the slick young wordsmith has found time to knock out a Journalism degree, and travel substantially. Crafted during the most pivotal years of his life, Mindful takes a considered look at Skryptcha’s unique journey thus far. Mindful’s production was expertly handled by illustrious US producer Illmind, a long-time favourite beat-maker of Skryptcha’s. Throughout the album, a dynamic emcee-producer synchronicity is evident, Illmind … Continue reading Skryptcha – Mindful (Out Now)

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Big Noise – Dazed Benefit Show

August 6, 2012 Jim Steps

Dazed is a producer/emcee and DJ for Down for The Count Records. He has just received the news that due to his high involvement with music throughout his life that his ears have given up and he will have to get nerve surgery and wear hearing aids for the rest of his life. He has been a long time supporter and contributor to the Hip Hop scene in Canberra, Sydney and now Melbourne and is highly respected throughout and has worked with many artists. The local hip hop scene has put forward some of it’s finest to do a benefit … Continue reading Big Noise – Dazed Benefit Show

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Obesecity 2

August 6, 2012August 16, 2012 Jim Steps

10 years ago, at a time when Australian hip hop was still struggling to be heard, Obese Records released Obesecity. Invited from all corners of the country, emcees and producers hungry to showcase their skills contributed tracks, unbeknownst of the powerful ripple effect it would create. Bolstered by the humble independent label, the compilation birthed a generation of hip hop heavyweights, recognised today as the true pioneers of a flourishing industry. Hilltop Hoods, Muph & Plutonic, Bias B, Pegz, the late Hunter and more united to give the growing genre a voice. To celebrate its anniversary Obese Records is extremely proud to present Obesecity 2. A dual-disc compilation showcasing … Continue reading Obesecity 2

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Doc Felix – I Don’t Play feat. Muph

July 27, 2012July 27, 2012 Jim Steps

Little Wonder Productions is proud to present the second in a series of releases from the Doc Felix project: Guilt By Association. Today the new Doc Felix single entitled I Don’t Play feat. Muph was released for pre-order. Arriving in both digital and physical formats, with two versions of the vinyl to be released. Available as both a 7″ and 10″ vinyl release, available July 30. The 7″ includes both the instrumental and vocal versions of the single and includes a digital download. The limited edition 10″ comes in a vinyl cardboard sleeve and includes both the instrumental and vocal versions of the … Continue reading Doc Felix – I Don’t Play feat. Muph

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Vince Van Go x Ruler – Straight Out Da Box

July 27, 2012 Jim Steps

Ruler Melbourne presents Vince Van Go, a Melbourne producer/MC and founder of Dusted Blend Records. Vince Van Go brings to the public his latest project Straight Out Da Box, available on a limited release cassette. Featured on the tape are local Melbourne MC’s Prospa & Hazatate to name a few. Dropping ill verses over a selection of soulful chops & dusty jazz infused boom bap. The tape is sure to make your head nod and take you on an instrumental journey. Vince Van Go – Straight Out Da Box is available npow via the Ruler store here. Purchase || Facebook || … Continue reading Vince Van Go x Ruler – Straight Out Da Box

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Obesecity 2 – Track List Revealed

July 25, 2012 Jim Steps

10 years ago, at a time when Australian hip hop was still struggling to be heard, Obese Records released Obesecity. Invited from all corners of the country, emcees and producers hungry to showcase their skills contributed tracks, unbeknownst of the powerful ripple effect it would create. Bolstered by the humble independent label, the compilation birthed a generation of hip hop heavyweights, recognised today as the true pioneers of a flourishing industry. Hilltop Hoods, Muph & Plutonic, Bias B, Pegz, the late Hunter and more united to give the growing genre a voice. To celebrate its anniversary Obese Records is extremely … Continue reading Obesecity 2 – Track List Revealed

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Hilltop Hoods – Shredding The Balloon

July 25, 2012 Jim Steps

Shredding The Balloon, the third single from Drinking From The Sun and is now available on iTunes. Hilltop Hoods have released the single as a bundle that includes Shredding The Balloon (Radio edit), Shredding The Balloon (Suffa Remix) and Shredding The Balloon (Uncut) video clip. The Shredding The Balloon bundle is now available on iTunes. A teaser of Suffa’s remix can be previewed on Soundcloud here. The Shredding The Ballon official film clip made it’s debut on Channel [V] earlier this month and is now available on Youtube as an uncut version. The crisp video is directed by Selina Miles and was produced … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods – Shredding The Balloon

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Sky’High – Wake Up feat. David Dallas

July 23, 2012 Jim Steps

Wake Up is taken from Sky’High’s debut album Forever Sky’High and features New Zealand Hip Hop artist David Dallas with the track being produced by Cam Bluff. The album is out now through Elefant Traks and can be purchased here. Filmed and edited by Tristan Edouard & Bryce Hooper. Sky’High has just been confirmed to perform for the launch of the 2012 Deadly Awards at SBS Studios. The purpose of the Deadly Awards is to recognise the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to their community and to Australian society. The Deadlys showcases the outstanding achievement of Aboriginal and … Continue reading Sky’High – Wake Up feat. David Dallas

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Urthboy – Smokey’s Haunt

July 17, 2012July 18, 2012 Jim Steps

Urthboy has announced his much anticipated fourth album will be titled Smokey’s Haunt and is set for release on October 12. The bold first single, Naïve Bravado featuring Daniel Merriweather, has seen some heavy support at radio and was named iTunes Single Of The Week—raking in over 30,000 downloads in under a week, and quickly spiking to #1 most added (all indie) track at radio. Although Hermitude and Count Bounce have been exclusive producers of all previous Urthboy material, Smokey’s Haunt is the first album where they’ve co-produced the entire album. The chemistry between all parties was electric, resulting in … Continue reading Urthboy – Smokey’s Haunt

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Dazed – Hearing Not Listening

July 17, 2012 Jim Steps

“And I don’t need more to blind me; my vision’s so unsightly, I’m sick of all the bullshit; it’s time to go out fighting.” Hearing Not Listening is the latest solo release from DFTC producer, DJ and MC, Dazed, dropping on 12″ vinyl, CD, and digital format on August 29, 2012. The album reveals a reflective honesty often lost in today’s bipolar and fragmented local scene. A true head dedicated to pure, hard hitting hip hop, Dazed delivers stories of his past with raw sincerity, straight up battle raps with support from a range of guests and original sounds that don’t … Continue reading Dazed – Hearing Not Listening

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Broken Thought Theory

July 17, 2012 Jim Steps

Broken Thought Theory are a hip-hop outfit stemming from Sydney’s inner west. With beat makers, emcees and a dynamic vocalist, the group have just released a cracking free EP that already has 3 of its tracks in the top 10 of the triple j unearthed hip hop charts. Broken Thought Theory have already played to sell out crowds in Sydney and supported artists such as De La Soul and Kool and the Gang. Amongst the Broken Thought Theory brood is one of Canada’s finest young exports, State Advanced. He has left his shores and his crew Character Traits, for the bright lights of Sydney. Miss V, a soul singer that cut her … Continue reading Broken Thought Theory

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Kerser – Stand Up

July 16, 2012 Jim Steps

Having left a size 11 Nike imprint stomped on the face of local hip hop through the ground breaking Nebulizer album, Kerser is now ready to release the first single Stand Up off of the hotly anticipated album No Rest For The Sickest due out November 2012. The single Stand Up is a taste of what’s to come from an album which represents the many dark aspects of his life. With his live shows causing shock waves around the country, thanks to their menacing mix of rave, rap, electro, funk and r’n’b, and his new material revealing yet more of his … Continue reading Kerser – Stand Up

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Illy – Where Ya Been

July 12, 2012July 20, 2012 Jim Steps

The second single from Illy’s upcoming third album Bring It Back is Where Ya Been. Featuring chart topping contemporary Pez. A playful moment from Bring It Back; Where Ya Been follow previous automatic hit single Heard It All on an upbeat tip. With the production expertise of ARIA award-winning M-Phazes, Where Ya Been is not amiss of quality. A headnodder from the get-go; trademark snapping boom bap and laid back synth chords sets the scene. “‘Where Ya Been’ is a bit of fun at the expense of the people who are constantly asking about what’s going on. It feels like sometimes … Continue reading Illy – Where Ya Been

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Skryptcha – Mindful

July 11, 2012August 9, 2012 Jim Steps

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Golden Years – Running On Air Live DVD

July 10, 2012 Jim Steps

In May & June 2011 Bliss n Eso embarked upon a historic and record-breaking tour around Australia. Performing in front of over 60,000 fans across 14 individual shows, the tour went on to receive critical acclaim and cemented itself as the highest selling local hip-hop tour of all time. Throughout the 2 months on the road the full-time film crew managed to capture some amazing moments across the various shows at some of Australia’s most iconic venues and unique locations. A recent vote was held on Bliss n Eso’s Facebook page to decide what track would be released as a … Continue reading Golden Years – Running On Air Live DVD

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Hilltop Hoods – Shredding The Balloon Official Video Clip Preview

July 9, 2012July 13, 2012 Jim Steps

Tune into WTF on Channel [V] from 4pm on Wednesday July 11 for the exclusive world premiere of Hilltop Hoods’ – Shredding The Balloon video. They will also have the premiere posted online. Shredding The Balloon is the follow up to the triple platinum single I Love It and airplay hit Speaking In Tongues from the band’s latest number one album, Drinking From The Sun. To whet your appetite for the Shredding The Balloon video, check out these exclusive pics. Hilltop Hoods || Facebook || Source Continue reading Hilltop Hoods – Shredding The Balloon Official Video Clip Preview

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K21 – Never feat. Joy Sparkes

July 5, 2012 Jim Steps

Adelaide’s K21 introduces Never, the second film to be released from his debut LP Single Minded Civilian. The track Never also features the chilled sounds of Joy Sparkes. The film clip was shot by helloREVOLUTIONco. Single Minded Civilian features a host of Australia’s finest emcees including Trials, Vents, Sesta, Brad Strut with production from Sesta, Trials, Vampts and K21 himself. Cuts are from DJ’s Snair, adfu and PT. Never is produced by K21, scratches by DJ PT, video by helloREVOLUTIONco. Shot by Matthew Thorne and James Millard. Directed & edited by Matthew Thorne. Single Minded Civilian‘ out now. K21 Official || Twitter || Purchase || … Continue reading K21 – Never feat. Joy Sparkes

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Chance Waters – Maybe Tomorrow Tour

July 5, 2012July 5, 2012 Jim Steps

This August Chance Waters is celebrating his recent success with his Maybe Tomorrow Tour. Chance will play a string of dates along the east coast throughout August following the success of the recent single Maybe Tomorrow. Maybe Tomorrow was added to rotation on triple j, and subsequently multiple stations nationally. Upon its release the single flew to #9 on the Most Added National Radio chart and #4 on the Most Added Alternative National Radio chart. These achievements assisted Maybe Tomorrow to reach the latest height of #30 on the iTunes Hip Hop chart. In its 2 weeks in the AIR … Continue reading Chance Waters – Maybe Tomorrow Tour

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The Last Kinection – ‘Nutches’ Deluxe Version

July 5, 2012 Jim Steps

Elefant Traks is proud to be reissuing a deluxe version of The Last Kinection’s – Nutches album for NAIDOC Week. Dubbed a ‘classic’ by the ABC it contains the beautiful single Balooraman and crowd favourites including Black & Deadly and Commercial Radio featuring Urthboy. The deluxe version has been beautifully repackaged with new artwork and includes four previously unreleased remixes. The Last Kinection are made up of brother and sister Weno (vocals/producer) and Nay (vocals), belonging to the Kabbi Kabbi people of South East Queensland as well as DJ and producer Jaytee. They’ve already achieved an impressive tally of five … Continue reading The Last Kinection – ‘Nutches’ Deluxe Version

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Requiem – ‘Digital Blues’ Digital Interview

July 3, 2012July 3, 2012 Jim Steps

Minimal Aesthetics artist Requiem presents his answer to the Digital Era, his latest EP titled Digital Blues. The Northern Territory based artist, who use to call Melbourne home has released the EP as a free digital download. We catch up with Requiem to talk about his latest offering and discuss the changes the digital music age has brought about. 1) New EP released through Minimal Aesthetics titled Digital Blues, explain to us the concept behind this release? When making the EP I wrote a song called Digital Blues and as it was the strongest topic covered I named the EP after it. … Continue reading Requiem – ‘Digital Blues’ Digital Interview

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Grey Ghost – Ghost In The Machine Mixtape

July 2, 2012 Jim Steps

Straight from a stint working with producers in LA, chipping away at his debut album, releasing a Mixtape and raising the roof off a handful of venues around the country, Melbourne emcee Grey Ghost has been having so much fun that he’s thrown a few more shows in the mix. A string of dates at carefully selected venues through July have been announced which see Grey Ghost on a 4-week residency at the Workers Club in Melbourne every Wednesday in July, hitting Newcastle and then finishing back in Sydney at the Oxford Arts Factory on July 28. The most recent … Continue reading Grey Ghost – Ghost In The Machine Mixtape

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Knowledge Bones – Eyes On The Prize

June 29, 2012 Jim Steps

Australian rapper Knowledge Bones has been in the music scene for a while now, but it has been over the past twelve months that he has been working on building a buzz into a boom with the release of his debut solo album titled Eyes on the Prize. Musically Knowledge has been on a journey to fine tune his style and sound with tracks like Listen Closely featuring N’fa Jones and A Man’s Courage showcasing his creative writing skills and flow abilities. Knowledge’s song titled Eyes on the Prize demonstrates that he never lost his hunger for the crown teaming up with … Continue reading Knowledge Bones – Eyes On The Prize

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Obesecity 2 Winners

June 27, 2012 Jim Steps

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. … Continue reading Obesecity 2 Winners

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Purpose – Alive

June 20, 2012 Jim Steps

Purpose’s second single Alive is out today accompanied by a cinematic film clip courtesy of EightLimb Films. Coming off a string of radio appearances, performances all around the country and with the release of his album Where It Starts fast approaching, this video is another strong foot forward for the young MC/Producer. The song features cuts by long time collaborator DJ Hacksaw, and is produced by Eslev of Full Tote Odds. The digital single is available on iTunes here and features an incredible remix by Mr Trials of the Funkoars. Where It Starts coming soon! Purchase || Facebook || Twitter || … Continue reading Purpose – Alive

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Purpose – Come Together Festival and triple j Hip Hop Show Performances

June 19, 2012 Jim Steps

The 2nd single from Purpose’s upcoming album Where It Starts is dropping tomorrow July 20. The track titled Alive, will be released alongside the official film clip shot & edited by EightLimb Films. To celebrate the launch of the new single Alive, Purpose has been releasing a video a day until the single finally drops tomorrow. Late last we were treated to a sneak peek of the new film clip and single. Yesterday Purpose also released a nice little clip from when he visited the triple j studio’s in Sydney last week. There is a bit of the interview and of … Continue reading Purpose – Come Together Festival and triple j Hip Hop Show Performances

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Xidus Pain (UK) & Johnny Crates (AUS) – Crates of Pain LP

June 6, 2012June 15, 2012 Jim Steps

Crates Of Pain is a raw uncut hip hop album entirely produced by Melbourne’s Johnny Crates, starring the premium writing abilities of Xidus Painfrom the UK. Featuring guest spots from songstress Renee Soul on Know The Way and cuts by Peterborough DJ, beatboxer and producer Shure Fya, who blesses the album with some prime cuts on Pen Play, Play Pen as well as Game Genie. The track Game Genie is a packed with countless double entendres and metaphors over smooth hypnotic beats. The concept of the track is based around the old school game Genie Converters for Sega Mega (Genesis). … Continue reading Xidus Pain (UK) & Johnny Crates (AUS) – Crates of Pain LP

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Purpose & Prime – Get Em High

June 4, 2012June 4, 2012 Jim Steps

In the lead up to his appearance at the sold out Come Together Festival this weekend in Sydney, Purpose teams up with fellow PE member and Soulmate Records latest, MC Prime for an exclusive track titled Get Em High. To all the lucky folk quick enough to snap up a ticket, get ready as Luna Park will become host to one of the biggest events on the local hip hop calendar. Headlined by undoubtedly one of the biggest names. A man who needs no introduction, multi award winning, 360 will close the day in the only way he knows how – absolute chaos. Not to say the … Continue reading Purpose & Prime – Get Em High