Rates – Destroy And Rebuild

20 05 2013

Destroy and Rebuild is the debut album from one of Sydney’s most thought provoking lyricist. The talented rhymster’s debut release provides an insight into a dark world constructed within the walls of a racing mind. Providing an intriguing introduction, How Sick, produced by Nebs, gives listeners the perfect introduction to a story which shaped both he and brother Kerser’s success.

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Anotha Day Anotha Dolla displays the skill and creative abilities of this south west Sydney MC. From here one can’t help but feel totally emerged and somewhat hypnotized by a roller coaster of emotions. Rates explains his life and the turbulent ride which has landed him in psych wards and run ins with the law, but at the same time proving he isn’t one to give up. It’s not hard to see why this artist has such a loyal and thankful fan base.

The album boasts solid features including Sydney’s king Kerser, crazily talented Jay Dee (United Forefront), and Geelong’s very own Fatty Phew, all bringing their own flavour to this crazy album. With great production from Discourse, Tornts, Nebs, Elliot Waite, Geko and Seven Six. Destroy and Rebuild truly is a journey from start to finish.

Track Listing
01 How Sick
02 Anotha Day Anotha Dolla feat. Alyson Murray
03 Appalin’
04 Falling Down feat. Ginger Van Es
05 Off in a Race feat. Jay (UF)
06 Poison
07 Under rated feat. Kerser
08 Hard Times feat. Fatty Phew
09 Call it a Lack
10 Lost
11 Udbay

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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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Obese TV – Episode 3

10 04 2013

The third full length episode of Obese TV is here. Obese TV aims to feature dope new segments such as ‘New Releases’, ‘Classics’, ‘Obese Retail’, ‘Spotlight’, ‘Backstage Pass’ and more. Each episode of Obese TV will be hosted by a different member of the scene.

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In Episode 3 of Obese TV, we see features from Kerser and Rates, Catch Wreck with Lazy Grey, Jake Biz and DJ DCIDE. Plus chats with Geko, and community radio’s Adrian Basso (PBS), Stewart Farrell (RRR), as well as publicist Sam Cameron (Beatbroker). 

 

If that wasn’t enough already, take a look at the new Obese Records Frankston store opening!

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Geko – The Horror EP

21 01 2013

He’s an enigma, wrapped in a mystery; immersed in weed smoke. He is Phil Gektor. A purveyor of a sacred Lingua Franca long forgotten. He arrives with a mission, a mission to impregnate the minds of listeners with The Horror.

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This EP, produced by the elusive Ramzee, ushers in the new age of ‘Philizm’, from the ashes of Geko’s tormented mind state, rises a new anti-hero. Welcome to The Horror. In the time between now and The Horror peep Geko on Facebook here.

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Exclusive: Deece – Back Up feat. Fatty Phew & Bigfoot (Prod. WIK)

19 11 2012

A Cornered Season is the debut solo album from the well oiled Melbourne MC, Deece (of B Wiv Deece fame). While B Wiv still has a strong presence on A Cornered Season producing six of the sixteen tracks, this album sees Deece team up with some of the best MC’s & producers this country has to offer. The result?

A beautifully sculpted dynamic soundscape that complements Deece’s ever evolving sound. On the producer front Plutonic Lab has lent a hand between relentless Hilltop Hoods duties, WIK has jumped on board fresh from handling production on Maundz’s latest album ZeroAlter Ego handles four gems, J Squared contributes a spin tingler, Dave V drops a banger off the back of entirely producing Lazy Grey’s last album The Soundtrack & Mat Raffle from WA delivers the perfect vibe for the title track.

On the MC tip A Cornered Season is brutalised by the return of the Boss; Mass MC, the one and only Bigfoot, Fatty Phew, Maundz, Maggot Mouf, Swarmy, Geko, Force, & the lovely Alyson Murray with some haunting additional vocals on What I’ve Seen.

Pre-Order Deece – A Cornered Season now through JB Hi-Fi or Soulclap Records and receive a deluxe bundle with a heap of goodies.  Once you’ve done that head over to Goonbag Radio, and enter the exclusive Deece comp, where you can pick up an amazing prize pack. Deece – A Cornered Season is available Friday 23, November.

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Deece – A Cornered Season

9 11 2012

A Cornered Season is the debut solo album from the well oiled Melbourne MC, Deece (of B Wiv Deece fame). While B Wiv still has a strong presence on ‘A Cornered Season’ producing six of the sixteen tracks, this album sees Deece team up with some of the best MC’s & producers this country has to offer. The result?

A beautifully sculpted dynamic soundscape that complements Deece’s ever evolving sound. On the producer front Plutonic Lab has lent a hand between relentless Hilltop Hoods duties, WIK has jumped on board fresh from handling production on Maundz’s latest album Zero, Alter Ego handles four gems, J Squared contributes a spin tingler, Dave V drops a banger off the back of entirely producing Lazy Grey’s last album The Soundtrack & Mat Raffle from WA delivers the perfect vibe for the title track.

On the MC tip A Cornered Season is brutalised by the return of the Boss; Mass MC, the one and only Bigfoot, Fatty Phew, Maundz, Maggot Mouf, Swarmy, Geko, Force, & the lovely Alyson Murray with some haunting additional vocals on What I’ve Seen.

Fair to say this is a line up not for the squeamish. To add to the stellar line up of producers A Cornered Season has been mixed at Three Phase studio’s by Joel Taylor & Mastered by Joe Carra at Crystal Mastering to be one of the most bad arse sounding hip hop album’s you’re likely to hear from this country. Pre Order A Cornered Season today & receive a signed copy, along with a signed A3 poster, a limited edition UV vinyl sticker of the album cover & a limited edition Deece (bearded hearts you) fridge magnet. These are all sure to become collectors items so don’t miss this opportunity.

Track Listing
D double E C E (prod by Alter Ego)
We’re over it (prod by Dave V)
Originals ft. Geko & Maundz (prod by WIK )
Sleeping Giants ft. Mass MC (prod by B Wiv)
Back up ft.Bigfoot & Fatty Phew (prod by WIK)
What ya ready for? (prod by B Wiv)
Hells frozen winter (prod by J Squared)
Sad Saga (prod by B Wiv)
Ain’t it ft. Fatty Phew & Force (prod by B Wiv)
Just let me (prod by Alter Ego)
Who Want What? ft. Maundz (prod by Plutonic Lab)
Planet of the Apes (prod by Alter Ego)
Mend a Saga ft. Maggot Mouf & Swarmy (prod by B Wiv)
What I’ve seen ft. Alyson Murray (prod by B Wiv)
Drawing Board (prod by Alter Ego)
A Cornered Season (prod by Mat Raffle)

Deece – A Cornered Season is available November 23, 2012. 

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Fluent Form – Ricochet Rabbit

7 11 2012

After the success of his independently released debut album Chapters Of Substance, Fluent Form wasted no time in returning to the studio to begin work on his sophomore LP, The Furnace. The Melbourne MC and Crate Cartel member has been hard at work on his 3rd release, which is sure to be a must have.

Fluent release’s a free download titled Ricochet Rabbit. Produced by Must (Pang Productions), mixed and mastered by Geko. You can pick up Fluent Form – Ricochet Rabbit as a ‘name your price’ download. 

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Maundz – Take It Back feat. Bias B

21 05 2012

Maundz, the outspoken rascal of Melbourne’s rap-scene; has a heart of gold, a potty mouth, and an acid tongue. His second LP Zero, is the first release of 2012 from irrefutable hip hop collective Crate Cartel. Zero is a fast approaching sun on the horizon after what has been a long winter for Maundz fans.

Featuring collaborative efforts from New York’s number one man of the moment Action Bronson, ARIA award winning Drapht, Golden Era’s Vents and Sesta, Melbourne kings Brad Strut and Bias B, and of course Crate Cartel. Revered by the likes of Hilltop Hoods and Drapht as the “next big thing”, Maundz has become highly respected by his underground and commercially established cohorts alike.

The lead single Take It Back featuring the legendary Bias B is full of nostalgic imagery and vintage beats and cuts, the track revisits cultural icons of the 80’s and 90’s. Its accompanying cameo-rich music video gained an extensive amount of exposure within weeks of its release.

Take It Back is characterized by its early 90’s inspired production –courtesy of Wik, catchy call and response chorus (prevalent of the era), and of course the nostalgic references. Throughout the tongue-in-cheek homage collage Maundz and Bias B divulge their own era-reflective stories. Take It Back proves that no matter when you grew up, the cultural impressions of your youth shape you.

Bias B, Wik and I wanted to make a track that would take people on a little time-machine trip back to the good old days. We get on a bridging the gap type of feel with this one.” – Maundz

Maundz – Zero is available through Crate Cartel on 25th May 2012. 

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Maundz – Take It Back Mixtape

28 04 2012

Crate Cartel presents The Take It Back Mixtape, which marks the lead up to Maundz’s upcoming album Zero set for release on May 25th. Take a step back in time and listen to all the classic Maundz tracks including live radio show goodness, rare tracks, and the collaborative efforts from some of the scenes finest.

 

Take It Back has 22 monster tracks including the recently released track Take It Back feat. Bias B. The mixtape also features Fluent Form, Geko, Rave, Aetcix, Dialectrix, Fatty Phew Deece, Rigby, Force and Awbs. Take It Back also features production from Wik, Geko, Discource, Plutonic Lab, Alter Ego and Doc Savage

Tracklist:
01. Blue Collar Scholar
02. Wild Wild West feat. Deece
03. Comin To Getcha feat. Fluent Form, Dialectrix & Rigby
04. Pink Shirts (Alter Ego Remix)
05. Melbourne (Live On 102.7 RRR Top Billin’)
06. Cake
07. Human Heads feat. Aetcix, Raven, Geko & Fatty Phew
08. Blue Murder feat. Geko
09. Locomotive feat. Fluent Form & Fatty Phew
10. Set Sounds
11. Cypher (Live On 102.7 RRR Top Billin’)
12. Drama
13. Anti Pop feat. Awbs
14. 50 Thumbs Up
15. Agent 99 (Doc Savage Remix)
16. CC Camora feat. Goatmob
17. Take It Back feat. Bias B
18. Duck Down feat. G Force & Deece
19. Spring Rolls
20. Rap Life feat. Bias B
21. Lazy Sunday feat. Fatty Phew & Deece
22. No Concern

The Maundz – Take It Back Mixtape was released through ozhiphop.com as a free download. You can grab it here.

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Maundz – Take It Back feat. Bias B

10 04 2012

This is the brand new film clip for Melbourne MC Maundz, the new track Take It Back is taken from the upcoming album titled Zero. Shot over a hot weekend in Preston Melbourne, the throw back clip features many notstalgic memories from back in the 90′s. The clip features a who’s who of local hip hop and is sure to get that head noddin’. 

The clip is executed by Full Clip (Heata & Discourse). Additional skate photography by Andrew Dorny. Beat produced by WIK, mixed & mastered by GekoMaundzZero will be out soon on Crate Cartel.

Clip stars: Maundz, Bias B, WIK, Fluent Form, Aetcix, Geko, Discourse, Raven, Bigfoot, Tornts, Sherrif Rosco, Nevs, Funky Jen, G Force, Alyson Murray, Briggs, Rob, Chenie, Hamish, Dorny, Cass Bowman, Deece, Royalz, Grega, Natasha, Chris Maunders (AKA Mini Maundz), Cyclone Rebecca, Sabina Turner, Howie, Rex Mundi CO, Deon Williams, Tim Barling, Haycha, Nath, Carson & Fraksha. 

Make sure you check out the whole animated GIF set over at Peak Street, posted in celebration of this release, truly classic stuff. 

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