Rush fresh from his first solo exhibition recently held at The Front Gallery, Canberra releases a 2011 photography book. Featuring 40 pages – Black & white photos – Colour photos – Polaroids from his One Shot exhibition - Omar Musa “We Dwell” poem – Jorge Peniche (guest photographer) – Includes photos of: Patrick Mills, Hau from Koolism, Naughty by Nature, E.L.K, Bone Thugs & Harmony, Ice Cube, Young Murph & Derrick Rose.
Rush is an Australian photographer who is influenced by music & youth culture extending from his background as a DJ. After graduating from the School of Art at the Australian National University, he ventured to the USA in 2006 for an internship in Los Angeles working with a distinguished DJ & PR company. Rush was given the opportunity to document hip hop videos & Hollywood events that saw his images published on MTV.com + Rhyme & Reason magazine.
With his love for black & white film, Rush is building a reputation in the industry for delivering classic images, this has seen his work published in Germany, Mexico, USA & across Australia. Rush has photographed well known hip hop figures & bands such as Bone Thugs & Harmony, Tyga, Koolism, Clyde Carson, DJ Skee, 2AM Club & NBA basketball player Patty Mills.
You can get your copy for $20 includes postage & handling world wide Paypal + bank transfers excepted. Contact Rush at: rush@therush.com.au
Or head to his site here for a Paypal details.
There are only a limited number of tickets remaining for this years all Australian Hip Hop Come Together Fest.Come Together will be headliner Drapht’s only Sydney appearance and with a brand new, fully live show in tow, Drapht is set to showcase tracks from his amazing No 1 ARIA chart topping album Life Of Riley as well as all the faves from his previous releases.
Joined by special guests Urthboy, Illy, M-phazes, Muph & Plutonic, The Tongue, Mantra plus Triple J unearthed winners Daily Meds, this years Come Together is a smorgasbord of the best of up and coming Australian hip hop talent! Don’t delay as tickets are only $59 which includes the Parks rides. Come Together 2011 is the good time’s one stop shop for the June long weekend. Limited tickets available now!!Full playing times can be downloaded here. More Information here.
For the fun & love of making music & paying homage. Original by Hermitude (http://www.elefanttraks.com) Refixed by Hau
Lyrics: (verse one) As soon as I heard the sirens I looked for the nearest spot that I could hide in Leapt over a fire hydrant to slide in… Between a Merc’ and some white thing They shone the light in, forced me to scatter like a cockraoch They got close, I’m cooking under pressure like a pot roast Blokes like me have got choked once caught So that one thought alone makes me run towards.. This one door that’s half open, so I’m scopin’ Around to check if the coast is clear, here’s hopin’ Dashed for the doorway, heard a crash I turned and saw two pigs; one with a mustache The other with tatts and a toothpick Latched onto my backpack before his shoes slipped I squeezed through the opening Into a lounge room full of startled people on the sofa when… The pigs rush in, said “Hold it, ya black c*nt!” C’mon man, I ain’t that dumb Ran through the kitchen, slipped in some liquid, stumbled Felt a swift kick in the ribs, made me crumble Got to my feet, right hook to his chin Sent him head first into the bread bin Pig number two came through like a raged bull Crash tackled me into the the dining table, sounding like… Glass and plates flying everywhere The pig dancing on my face like Fred Astaire Shield my head before it gets mangled Reached for a fork then stuck it in his f*ckin’ ankle I got up, a head-butt sent him backwards My 1, 2′s strong, laid him out like a futon mattress Stopped to catch my breath Til more pigs came, now it’s time to jet!
(chorus) Feet don’t fail me now I keep running, running…
(verse two) Out the backdoor fast as Usain Or Bruce Wayne out the Bat Cave, exhausting blue flames Pigs close behind I feel their breath on my neck, it’s time to kick into overdrive Run down the alley, someone opens up their car door I leap over using the wall like it was parkour Made it to the main street, skipping through traffic Nearly hit by a taxi Over the hood, rolling off like a gymnast Inches away from being permanently injured Slightly winded, but I move like the wind did Sprinted towards the subway, as I entered… A cop shot up in the air, everybody hit the deck Except me, I was outta there, down the stairs Onto the platform, jumped a train But when two cops came the train pulled off I looked around the car To see if there were any cops to round me up Got me pacing, walking down and up It’s looking like it’s sound as f*ck So I crash on the seat, feeling safer Thinking ’bout them c*nts and how they lumped my face up Next station, I’m stepping off But six pigs on the platform, shit, once again it’s on!
Lyrics: (chorus one) I’ve got my pen in hand and I’m writing for the life of me Sometimes it’s like hide-n-seek, writing down what I can see I got a blank piece of paper and vast vocab so… Let’s see where it takes me (x3)
True penmanship, nothing could ever censor this… mind state, don’t try mate, that could result in endless dentist trips Or drips from the IV Pen is hand and got the b*tch in a tight squeeze Writing with the intent to hurt like a parking inspector That’s just part of the repertoire Fast as some zebras are dashing through dry grass Passion for style & refusing to be type casted B*astard way of thinking, when I’m linking the two When you’re facing these bars like some chimps in a zoo Please don’t feed the lion/ lyin’ cos only the truth is heard The sign on the door says, “Do Disturb”, come on in…
(chorus one)
(verse two) I knew the truth like the back of my hand Made my way home, like you see the turtle’s tracks in the sand Or like removalists packin’ a van, time to relo- cate, mind state, kill the ego What’s happening man? You chillin’? Heard they made the world a safer… Place to be in since they killed that villain Not sure how I’m feelin’ but I do know that killin’ is killin’ And there’s always loved ones illin’ Fillin’ in holes that are six-feet deep Or just dump the body out in the sea Yeah, it’s a grim world, lives controlled through Intel But I’m in my own, so let the ink spill…
(chorus two) Hey young world, what’s happening out there? Are you feeling good? Put up a fist if you’ve felt better days than today So tell me how you… gonna make it better? This is the sound to… to get it together. Get it together…
(verse three) It ain’t nothin’ to knock that stuffin’… Out of the beat. I don’t need weed to puff in- Fact, I’m stone cold sober: Steve Austin Run the rhythm like some Adidas Torsions Cautions and warnings, calling the storm in Here’s some rain and hail, nail the boards in Thoughts in progress, no stress, no sweat I already got what you don’t get Yeah, I’m a pro, vet, old school king etcetera Ahead of the class you can’t pass or enter the… Percentile I’m in, I do it no problem Cos I do it often You wanna swim with the big fish? Get Your swimming tog then Huegill, yeah, I blow my own bugle Not talking ’bout drawings when I say, “you like to doodle” Oodles and oodles of O’s, I got the ’91 flow… Refixed for the 21st Century Do a show, break a leg with no injury Got a tendency to mention me often Cos if I don’t, who will? So dude, chill My track records like a news reel Take the ‘land’ from the name, you’re left with ‘New Zeal…” Causing an Urban Disturbance Superb since I came through the curtains Making the most of… So I learn from my mistakes I just hope you’re as good as me when you’re this age…
After seven years of providing a distinctly domestic soundtrack to June long weekend, Come Together keeps its focus on showcasing the best of homegrown talent with an exciting new twist for its eighth incarnation. Come Together returns in 2011, for one day only on Saturday June 11th. We’ve revamped, refreshed, recharged, renovated and are ready to roll out the musical movers and shakers with an all Australian hip hop line-up set to have the Big Top jumping.
Lining up front and center & fresh from nailing down the highest ranked hip hop single at number 12 on the Triple J Hottest 100, is hip-hop artist on the rise Drapht. Hailing from Perth, Drapht emerged onto the scene alongside fellow WA heavy hitters Downsyde and Fdel and has since established himself as an MC on the up having polished his on-stage antics alongside the likes of the Hilltop Hoods,Dilated Peoples and Koolism amongst others. Rocking the stage with his sensational live band, Come Together will be the exclusive Sydney show on his Life of Riley album tour. With the help of his friends Jimmy Recard and Rapunzel.Drapht’s incredible live show is sure to bring the bounce to Come Together, leaving punters with a bigger grin than the face they walked in to the Park through.Joining Drapht at Come Together is Urthboy, alongside his two cohorts Jane & Elgusto. Acclaimed albums, awards, nominations and a recent European tour are testament to Urthboy’s status as one of the scene’s true champions, with his set sure to demonstrate exactly why. Fellow card-carrying member of the hit making fraternity Illy will also be hustling up the highway from Melbourne to take part in this hip hop throw down. With his single It Can Wait continuing to rock radios around the country, Illy’s spitfire delivery is sure to have the masses heaving from the get go.Come Together 2011 also sees the familiar faces of Muph & Plutonic return to drop their brand of head nodding hi-jinks. With renowned producer Plutonic Lab swapping the switches for the skins and supplying the beats for Muph to play verbal wordsmith, this party starting one, two punch will deliver a set to remember.
With his calling card of soulful, boom bap beats M-Phazes arrives at Come Together with an ARIA in his record bag courtesy of his work with Bliss’N’Eso and also from his 2010 album Good Gracious.The Tongue will also be on hand to step in and step it up, ready to take the Big Top over with mic in hand and cypher at the ready. Sharpening his razor sharp flow in the battle arena, The Tongue broke through with his high rotation bangers The Punch and Bad Education and with his recent release Alternative Energy following the same path, The Tongue is one live performer not to be missed.The lyrically gifted Mantra has harnessed his word play and elevated himself into the upper stratosphere of Australian MC’s. With the recent release of his debut long player; The Power of the Spoken,Mantra is one of Melbourne finest. With a roll call of Aussie hip hop hierarchy; Come Together 2011 has also chopped the ticket price with this year’s tickets at only $59 (inc gst and booking fee) which includes access to the Park’s rides between 1pm and 5pm on the day for Come Together fans. Come Together is a licensed all ages event. Doors open at 4.30pm, finishing at 11pm.
Consider yourself a L-plate Drapht waiting in the wings? Triple J and Come Together are offering the opportunity for one talented hip hop Unearthed winner to flex their flow in the spotlight. So, if you can light the mic up like Mantra, best get yourself to triplejunearthed.com and head to the competition page to register for your chance to perform alongside the awesome all Aussie hip hop Come Together line up headlined by Drapht with special guests Urthboy, Illy, M-phazes, Muph & Plutonic, The Tongue and Mantra.
OK, here is the story. Hau from Koolism was meant to write a review for Adelaide emcee & Golden Era Records signee, Vents’, new album, Marked For Death (which is out early May) for Triple J Mag. Unfortunately/ fortunately, Golden Era Records sent the single for History of the World instead. On it was the instrumental. So Hau being a fan of the song and an emcee, he naturally wanted to do his thing over it. He had just bought a Rode USB mic to demo stuff up on and here it is.
For the fun & love of making music & paying homage. Original by Vents found on Marked For Death. Refixed by Hau from Koolism.
Lyrics: Since the day I was born , I had worn every stereotype Like it’s some badge of honour shit, in fact quite the opposite Weight on my shoulders like an obelisk While them coppers sit in their rocket ship popping sh*t off their t*ts Novices at being officers Standing on top of the oesophagus of little pick pocketers Combing the metropolis for dark kids That’s what we call shopping at the black market Parted ways from the early days Sent brothers like me to an early grave onto the pearly gates We’re warne out Like Elizabeth Hurley’s mate, now it’s a nervous weight For the generation next up You’re facin’ kids with less patience and less trust There’s politics and crime world war in demand And that’s just on this land — history of the world
(yeah) They can rob us all blind, but when I take it back it’s crime You’ll find my indigenous brothers trying to climb Between the line of … correct channels and, by any means necessary Cos they’re keen to get every thing owed To them and their family tree And it seems like a fantasy To live this fancy free but instead live angrily Everyday battle in shackled hands and feet And this… land ain’t cheap, so to reap rewards They have to say fuck the demands of the landlord All the damn corp-orations we’re facin’ with more slick moves than dancefloors I’m changing the music, more intelligent and less stupid Is the best bet, so let’s get to it Nothing like what you’ve asked for A little matter of genocide, let it ride — history of the world!
Spending more time with the ones I hate than the ones I love So when the push comes to shove, the fun is up When the… thunder comes to swallow up the summer’s sun The fury’s louder than a hundred guns I’m a… turn the speaker… up Plus a firm believer… in karma Watch the drama unfold like a sleeping bag On those trying to keep the people back Sex, lies & videotape, keeping secrets that Let the cheaters prosper and feed us crap Via the news, bias views But I refuse to lose But they got police to beat me up, prison to lock me up Wearing new swastikas To kill thugs that’s just like me fire away For the freedom of getting f*cked everyday in the world
Australia’s top Hip Hop artists, including hip hop legend Hau of Koolism and international award winning slam poet and rapper Omar bin Musa, have come together to speak out against the recent attacks on multiculturalism. In a hip hop video specially recorded in support of the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA), the four artists of diverse cultural backgrounds (Malaysian, Indian, Greek and Tongan Australians) expressed their personal take on the recent issues. FECCA is the national peak body representing multicultural Australians.
FECCA has been inundated with responses from communities and leaders across Australia about recent articles in the mainstream press declaring the failure of multiculturalism. Omar Bin Musa says in his piece “Everyone look in my eyes, being patriotic doesn’t mean I can’t criticize [the] system that I live in.” In calling for a change in attitudes, Greek Australian rapper and poet Lesson MC says, “Change is much more than the coins in your pockets. It takes a new way to see the world through your sockets.”
They say if you stand for nothing you’ll fall for anything, developing an awful legacy - Hau, Koolism
The artists were accompanied by star beatboxer, Kodak. FECCA ran a national campaign last year called “Reclaim Multiculturalism” which attracted wide support. FECCA’s current campaign is “Advancing Multiculturalism” and the video is released in support of this. FECCA Chair Pino Migliorino said, “In times when multiculturalism comes under attack, we need to hear the voices of Australians for whom this is not a choice anymore. Young Australians model for us the innovative richness of cross cultural interactions. We have to stop the blame game on religions and cultures and get on with the task of building the structures of our new multicultural policy.”
The video is one of many strategies that FECCA will use to support the cause of multiculturalism in its current campaign.
Canberra producer & emcee duo D’Opus & Roshambo have teamed up again to bring out their long-awaited second LP Past Time, which includes the promotional single Come Find Out featuring Chanel Cole. The album will be released on April 8 on Mercury Switch Lab through Inertia.
The duo have drawn from a pool of Australian artists to collaborate on songs throughout Past Time, with Hau (Koolism), Muph (Muph & Plutonic), Dialectrix, Scott Burns, and Mdusu all contributing guest verses to the album. Chanel Cole, member of trip hop group Spook, provides her unique voice on the tracks Bring Happiness and Come Find Out. Nearly three years on since their successful last album The Switch, the duo describe the evolution of themes on Past Time:“‘The Switch’ was, for the most part, a kind of story-telling record, soaked in the experience of melancholy, the darkness of regret, and of disappointment in self. This album [Past Time] is drenched in feelings of relief, happiness, contentment, excitement and opportunity. It is a record about moving on and traveling to a brighter future.”
Tracklist:
01. All I Need
02. Come Find Out (w/ Chanel Cole)
03. No One (I Can Depend On) (w/ Hau)
04. Sound Is A Weapon
05. Action Montage
06. Left To Right (The D’O Funk)
07. Bring Happiness (w/ Chanel Cole)
08. Addictive (w/ Jeff Hann)
09. My Space (w/ Muph)
10. Run To The Sun (w/ Junior)
11. The Push Over
12. Tell Her No (w/ Mdusu, Scott Burns & Dialectrix)
13. Terrorist Is Us
To celebrate the new album the guys are giving away a free album tune Left To Right (The D’O Funk) thanks to the good people at Inertia. It’s a nice and simple groove, sending dedication to the DJ (in this case Mr. D’Opus himself). We hope you like the tune and please feel free to download it by visiting the link below and share it with your friends.
Hau from the almighty Koolism crew has dropped the first mail out for 2011 – Recorded on the iPhone & Garage Band. Hau is rocking over ‘No Guest List’ from Oh No’s, ‘Dr. No’s The Oxperiment’. (Purchase Oh No @ iTunes: http://bit.ly/fDLKGH)
In this update Hau celebrates Australia Day and sends universal blessings out to all affected by the floods in Queensland. Sh*t is crazy. If you’re able to help, folks, please do. You can start here: http://www.qld.gov.au/floods
If your missed the Triple J Hip Hop Show with Hau last night, you can catch it here.Hau had the pleasure of having the whole Golden Era Records crew live in the house to promote the Golden Era Mixtape. That’s right! In the studio with the Hilltop Hoods, Funkoars, Vents & Briggs.
The Golden Era Mixtape will be a yearly release that will help showcase the roster’s exclusive remixes and new material for the fans and supporters. We also give a shout out to Hau who has recently suffered a great loss with the passing of his bro Travis. Our thoughts and prayers are with Hau and his family at this sad time.
With MC Losty on Vocals, Waza on the bass and the beats and guests as diverse as Ill Bill (LA Coka Nostra), DJ Kilmer and Rob Hirst (Midnight Oil) on drums, as individuals they’ve done their time supporting everyone from Koolism to The Prodigy. Together they are The Havknotz and their Music-Life-Pain EP is unleashed Jan 21 2011, just ahead of their National tour supporting HED P.E, a major US player in the genre.
MC Losty: Rhymes – Losty’s dynamic stage presence has seen him support Obi Trice, Koolism, Good Buda,The Prodigy, Scribe, Bone Thugs n Harmony and The Crystal Method. He won the Rhyme n Reason mag’s 1st prize working with American producer Chops, (infamous for his work with Ice Cube, The Game, Kayne West, Snoop). In 2007 he collaborated with legendary Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst on his solo independent LP Land of The Lost. When he’s not rapping he hosts most major Australian dance music events (+ a recent host for Ice Cube), appearing at Big Day Out no less than five times to date. Waza: Beat Maker – Waza started playing the bass at the age of 13 inspired by the 90′s rock movement. Since then he’s played live shows in Punk, Metal, Hip-Hop and Rock bands, including playing Australia’s The Big Day Out with rap metal band Hollowpoint. Waza’s supported The Pharcyde with hip hop band Blindhoarse and produces as well as playing bass, guitar, drums and piano.
The Music-Life-Plan EP presents The Havknotz groundbreaking style; a powerful mix of rap, metal, rock and hip hop, delivered with raw intensity and emotion. The EP also features strong collaborations with artists Ill Bill, Sadat-X (Brand Nubian), Rob Hirst (Midnight Oil) & DJ Morgz (Thundamentals, Obese Records) as well as Australia’s MC’s Fortay, Anecdote, Redbak, Plague and Johnny Row! They bring their unique sound to life. Now you’ll certainly hear them coming as they hit the road around Australia unleashing their
HED P.E Tour Dates with support from The Havknotz Jan 27, Corner Hotel Melbourne With special guests: The Havknotz Jan 28 – HI-FI BAR, Brisbane (TBC) With special guests: The Havknotz Jan 29 – Manning Bar, Sydney With special guests: The Havknotz + Recoil Jan 30 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle With special guests: The Havknotz + Recoil Feb 2 – Amplifier, Perth With special guests: The Havknotz
Music-Life-Pain Is Available January 21st through iTunes & select national record and skate stores. See http://www.myspace.com/thehavknotz for more details.
