Touted as being one of the most skillful females in the scene right now after her solid debut release Earthworthy in 2010 and The One Nighter mixtape in 2011. Kadyelle has supported and toured with such acts as Sage Francis, Ozi Batla, M-Phazes, Phrase, Illy, Spit Syndicate, The Tongue, Class A, Optamus, Muph & Plutonic, Seth Sentry plus many more.
Her newest LP The Theory of Everything features Ozi Batla, Thorts, Optamus, Dazastah, Hunter, Porsah Laine, Rachael Berry, Soma, Miss Karleena, Miss.She.ill, Rob Shaker and production from Rahjconkas, The Digital Assassin, Admin Beats and Ren Riz. The Theory of Everything is available now for a ‘name your price’ download. You can pick it up by following the link here.
Robert Hunter died a pioneer of a musical genre, young father, digital communicator, ex drug and alcohol abuser and ultimately a terminal cancer patient. At 35 his time on this earth was in danger of being cruelly cut short.
With a digital camera in hand, for Hunter cancer would become the lens through which life suddenly came sharply into focus. A year after his passing Periscope Pictures release Hunter: For The Record, a documentary journey that takes us deep into the psyche of an Australian sub-culture, and into the mind of one its greatest pioneers.
The ‘largest ever crowd-funded project in WA,’ the documentary team at Periscope Pictures raised $20,000 from the Australian Hip Hop community to complete the film, the overwhelming support and goodwill towards the film a testament to Hunter’s lasting legacy upon the Australian music industry and his fans. The first Hip Hop artist to be inducted into the prestigious WAMi Hall of Fame (2012) and a founding member of Perth’s seminal Syllabolix Crew (SBX). Hunter was instrumental in starting an underground scene, which became a multimillion dollar industry.
“The fans believed it was a film that had to be made and gave us the push we needed to keep going, even when the usual funding options were exhausted. To be able to turn that modest budget into a feature documentary and give that back to them is a great feeling,” says Director Sam Field.
Never one to retreat from a battle, Hunter co-opted the digital tools at his disposal to broadcast his physical, emotional and musical journey with a brutal honesty. For Hunter the clarity and fulfilment he found through sobriety enabled him – despite incredible adversity – to do what many of us struggle to do in our normal lives: make the most of each day.
“Made up largely from gripping footage shot by Hunter himself, the film is a rich and inspirational journey. The brilliant sound track and hilarious moments are just a bonus,” says Producer Alice Ross.
Hunter: For The Record features interviews with Australian Hip Hop royalty including the Hilltop Hoods, Drapht, Urthboy, Optamus and Dazastah (Downsyde) and previously unseen interviews and live-footage of Robert Hunter.
Hunter: For The Record is a raw tale of redemption and fatherhood, of musical fanaticism and courage in the face of adversity. While it was Robert Hunter’s avid fans who made the film Western Australia’s biggest ever crowd funded documentary, the film’s universal human themes speak to us all.
Hunter: For The Record Public Screenings: Melbourne: Saturday October 27, 4pm. Australian Centre of Moving Image (ACMI) – WORLD PREMIERE - Tickets Perth: Thursday November 1, 7pm. Luna Palace Cinemas Leederville - Tickets. Event Includes: Q&A with Alice Ross and Kai McGuiness (Producers), Optamus (Downsyde), DJ Defyre and Bias B. Special presentation of Hunter’s music.
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 the brightest and most promising new artists in Australian hip hop, handpicked alongside the genre’s most revered underground acts. With emphasis on the label’s distribution roster and independently established acts, Obesecity 2 will benchmark the scene once more.
The range of artists featured on the compilation varies both stylistically and geographically. With moments of progressive, electronic production, next to the more traditional sounds of BBQ rap boom bap. Obesecity 2 exhibits the extensive sonic landscape now occupied by the genre.
The diversity noted in the subject matter is reflective of age, circumstance and inclination, laid forth by the nation’s most unconventionally outspoken social conscience. Obesecity 2 is not only an ode to its genre-defining predecessor, but a time capsule, which will undoubtedly be prized for its conviction in this age of mass production and impersonal media.
Disk 1 1. Bingethinkers – Cannibals 2. Never Settle – Psychosis 3. Ciecmate & Mouf feat. DJ No Name Nath – Bags Not 4. Goatmob – Space Trip Oddity 5. Newsense – Hard Act To Follow 6. Class A – The View 7. Tommy Illfigga – Life Wouldn’t Be So Comfy Here 8. Dialect & Despair – Ghosts In A Shell 9. P Link – Turn The Tables 10. Spit & Mac – Firebrand 11. Dikitionone – Collision Course 12. Purpose feat. Joyride – Easy Listening 13. Calski – What You Do To Me 14. Mortar – Murder That 15. Tornts – Concrete Shores 16. Maundz – The Spiel
Disk 2 1. Lazy Grey, Jake Biz & DJ Dcide – Fitzgerald Enquiry 2. Fluent Form feat. Has-Lo – The Code 3. DVS – Dandenong Hip Hop 4. Mr Hill & Rahjconkas – Take The Blame 5. Cash Krzma – All Fonts 6. One Sixth – Nonsense 7. Miss Karleena – Ready 8. In Good Company – House Of Cards 9. J Point – Super Fly Aboriginal (Dope MC) 10. Moneykat feat. Candice Monique – Eye Of The Storem 11. Bigfoot – What I Do 12. Kid Selzy – Here I Am 13. Dwizofoz – Brand New Day 14. Eloquor – Himalayas 15. Johnny Row – Hell Yeah 16. Deathstarrs – Eulogy 17. Raven – Gun
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 the brightest and most promising new artists in Australian hip hop, handpicked alongside the genre’s most revered underground acts. With emphasis on the label’s distribution roster and independently established acts, Obesecity 2 will benchmark the scene once more.
The range of artists featured on the compilation varies both stylistically and geographically. With moments of progressive, electronic production, next to the more traditional sounds of BBQ rap boom bap. Obesecity 2 exhibits the extensive sonic landscape now occupied by the genre.
“Obesecity was released 10 years ago when the Aussie hip hop genre was very unpolished and misunderstood. Crews from across Australia had been linking up for shows and various other reasons, but the scene was relatively insular and invisible to mainstream society. What Obesecity and Culture of Kings managed to create, was a unity and strength, which in its exceptional nature forced people to sit up and take notice. Since that point, Australian hip hop hasn’t really looked back. We are now a thriving industry, and part of what defines modern Australia. Obesecity 2, in essence, is about reflecting on all of it, and realising how far we’ve come.” – Pegz
The diversity noted in the subject matter is reflective of age, circumstance and inclination, laid forth by the nation’s most unconventionally outspoken social conscience. Obesecity 2 is not only an ode to its genre-defining predecessor, but a time capsule, which will undoubtedly be prized for its conviction in this age of mass production and impersonal media.
Disk 1 1. Bingethinkers – Cannibals 2. Never Settle – Psychosis 3. Ciecmate & Mouf feat. DJ No Name Nath – Bags Not 4. Goatmob – Space Trip Oddity 5. Newsense – Hard Act To Follow 6. Class A – The View 7. Tommy Illfigga – Life Wouldn’t Be So Comfy Here 8. Dialect & Despair – Ghosts In A Shell 9. P Link – Turn The Tables 10. Spit & Mac – Firebrand 11. Dikitionone – Collision Course 12. Purpose feat. Joyride – Easy Listening 13. Calski – What You Do To Me 14. Mortar – Murder That 15. Tornts – Concrete Shores 16. Maundz – The Spiel
Disk 2 1. Lazy Grey, Jake Biz & DJ Dcide – Fitzgerald Enquiry 2. Fluent Form feat. Has-Lo – The Code 3. DVS – Dandenong Hip Hop 4. Mr Hill & Rahjconkas – Take The Blame 5. Cash Krzma – All Fonts 6. One Sixth – Nonsense 7. Miss Karleena – Ready 8. In Good Company – House Of Cards 9. J Point – Super Fly Aboriginal (Dope MC) 10. Moneykat feat. Candice Monique – Eye Of The Storem 11. Bigfoot – What I Do 12. Kid Selzy – Here I Am 13. Dwizofoz – Brand New Day 14. Eloquor – Himalayas 15. Johnny Row – Hell Yeah 16. Deathstarrs – Eulogy 17. Raven – Gun
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
The peak West Australian music body WAM has announced it three inductees into the music WAM Hall Of Fame this year, as part of the upcoming WAMi Festival. The late hip hop icon Hunter, former WAM CEO Paul Bodlovich and comedy muso Tim Minchin will receive the honour this year.
Robert Hunter died October last year after a long battle with cancer, having been an instrumental part of the hip hop scene not only in the west, but in a national sense. He was part of the Syllabolix Crew that also featured Drapht, Layla and Dazastah, amongst others, and made his name as a battle MC.
Former CEO of WAM Paul Bodlovich held that position for almost ten years, from 2002 to 2011. He is credited with getting the association to where it is today, including developing relationships with SXSW and CMW, which have opened international pathways for WA musicians. He is currently the CEO of WA’s Film And Television Institute. And Tim Minchin, the now London-based, comedian has become an international name, recently winning seven Matilda Awards for his work on Matilda: The Musical, which he wrote the music and lyrics for. Originally from Perth, he first found success in Melbourne before moving to the UK.
The Hall Of Fame induction night will take place this Friday 25 May at The Charles Hotel. Matt Taylor, Dom Mariani, Paul McCarthy and Annie McNeil will perform.
In 2002 the genre was benchmarked by the release of Obesecity. The compilation channeled the strength and unity of a developing sub-culture. A mass collaboration, the release included exclusive tracks from artists now revered as the most influential pioneers in a booming industry.
Hilltop Hoods, Koolism, Reason, Terra Firma, Pegz, the late and great Hunter all contributed from across the country uniting crews and their fans. Since then Australian hip hop has come a long way. 2012 sees it as highly diverse, easily accessible, constantly evolving, always moving forward.
Obesecity 2: 10 Year Anniversary Edition (release date June/July 2012), will showcase established and up and coming breakthrough artists handpicked from across the country. For all involved the dual-disc compilation will provide a unique opportunity to share in the bigger picture, to be part of the collective by sharing skills with a reputable media network and a hungry fan base. This time around Obese Records is proud to announce that two track positions will be left open to the general public!
Up-and-coming unsigned hip hop artists Australia wide are encouraged to take part in this inaugural project by submitting their own individual track exclusive to the release. Stay tuned for weekly announcements including the unveiling of Obesecity 2: 10 Year Anniversary Edition artists, competition winners and more!
Puppet Strings is the first single from Kadyelle’s new studio album, The Theory of Everything due for release in 2012. The track features SBX legends Dazastah, Optamus (of Downsyde), Hunter & Porsah Laine, along with Perth’s beloved Soma and freshly WA-settled veteran rapper from VIC, Thorts.
The two-part single reps production from The Digital Assassin (formerly of Blades) and Rahjconkas.Vocals and ‘Rahjconkas Mix‘ beat mixed by Aetcix. Touted as being one of the most skillful females in the scene right now, after her solid debut release Earthworthy hit shelves in April 2010 (and later as a free download on Bandcamp).
Kadyelle has supported and toured with such acts as Sage Francis, Ozi Batla, M-Phazes, Phrase, Illy, Spit Syndicate, The Tongue, Class A, Optamus & Dazastah, Seth Sentry, Muph & Plutonic, Layla, Hunter & Mortar, Phatchance & Coptic Soldier and a host of others. Stay on the look out for more information on the upcoming The Theory Of Everything release due soon.
The Australian Hip Hop Supports Canteen collection is at one a definitive catalogue of Australian contemporary music and a warm and charitable gesture to our sick Australian kids from a supportive Australian music community. Australian Hip Hop Supports Canteens includes some of the final works from Hunter as well as a swarm of contributions from the local hip hop community.
This very special album was the brainchild and final project of recently deceased seminal local rapper, Hunter. Sadly, Hunter missed the release of this album by weeks, losing his long battle with cancer in October 2011 and leaving his much-loved crew SBX and the Australian music industry in mourning.
His legacy however prevails on this mammoth 32 track production of never heard before songs is destined to be the Australian Hip Hop release of the year. The album flows from moody treasures to upbeat positive tunes and is confronting, uplifting and extraordinary in so many ways, with 100% proceed from the album and music sales going to the children’s cancer charity, CanTeen. Across two discs are new songs from acts including Hilltop Hoods, Koolism, Drapht, Reason and Downsyde. As well as this, Urthboy, The Tongue, Hermitude, Solo and Ozi Batla have gotten together as the Elephant Traks All Stars for an exclusive song called Colours. All money raised from the album will go to support Canteen, an organisation which provides support for young Australians with cancer.
A Message from Hunts: I started this project with the best intentions! put together a collection of songs, press up some discs, sell them, give money to charity, that being CanTeen. Easy!, and fun too! turned out not to be so easy, but still heaps of Fun! I was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer in November 2009, and at the time was about 3/4 through making the album ‘Monster House’ with DJ Vame. Upon diagnosis, they told me it was inoperable, and that they couldn’t cure me. This of course changed my life. I finished the album with Vame, and we went on tour, and it was while sitting in a motel room that Vame suggested I used my contacts within Australia’s Hip Hop scene to make a compilation album for charity, the idea was born then, and upon completing tour, I got on the case! I contacted all my friends, and told em what I was up to, and most were all to happy to help. I have to mention though, that due to contractual agreements, and timing issues, some were unable to provide a song, but there well wishes were gladly received! Over the journey, I got progressively sicker, and the project would have sunk if it hadn’t been for the tireless efforts of Rachel P, Porsah Laine and Dazastah, who more than picked up the slack, actually got the job done! I also got to thank Tracy V and all the crew in Karratha, Paul Salter, Mad shout outs to everyone on the album, all the crew, Rachel, Daz, Porsah Laine, Deej, Tracy and Paul. As I depart this world with a song in my heart, I just want to say, Love each other! Love will make you happy, Love is the answer to all your questions… I got mad Love! – HUNTER SBX
Reason’s Window of Time is the final solo effort of his pioneering career, a true testament to his twenty plus years of dedication to Australian hip hop and reflective of his journey thus far. Window of Time, in essence, is intended to open minds and expose its listener to a mélange of historical, situational and currently pressing themes.
Reason, both a school teacher and youth workshop facilitator, takes actualities to words with the intention of inspiring positive action. The album’s conceptual roots are of a worldly emphasis in contrast to the artists previous releases that were more indicative of his local scene. From the ferocity of Rep The Legacy featuring Lazy Grey, to the dark soundtrack-esque tones of Action featuring Lotek, and the sonorous sentiment within I Want featuring Suffa; Window Of Time is an engaging exhibition of melodic texture.
Title track Window of Time epitomises Reason’s passion for history, and the importance of education in everyday life personifying the idea of ‘words from a teacher’. Today, the official clip for Window Of Time dropped with a massive reaction to Reason’s choice of ride. Check it out below. Directed by Carl Allison -Cinematix Media.
Upcoming Reason Shows: VIC – All Ages Album Launch – 26/11/11, Pheonix Youth Centre – Footscray In collaboration with, and in support of the Maribyrnong City Council’s Youth Services ‘Urban Voices’ CD & DVD Launch.
VIC – 16/12/11, The Espy –St Kilda Reason featuring: AJ (UK) & Bids, Mass MC, Ciecmate & Newsense, Briggs, Art of War, DJ’s Jase and Peril & hosted by Nevs Ticket info: http://www.espy.com.au
NSW – 8/12/11, The Factory Theatre In support of Jedi Mind Tricks (US) & Outerspace (US) Reason featuring AJ (UK), Mass MC, more TBA Ticket info: http://www.factorytheatre.com.au/tickets
SA – 23/12/11, Homegrown 3 at HQ featuring: AJ (UK) & Bids, Mass MC, more TBA Tickets from Venuetix, DA Klinic, Clinic 116
