Obese TV – Episode 4

20 05 2013

The fourth 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 4 of Obese TV, we see highlights of World Record Store Day at the Prahran Store. The guys at Obese get down to the One Outs Battle League with Greeley and Manaz Ill plus Philippino rappers Protege and Anygma. They also head out to Plutonic Lab Studio to talk to Dialectrix about his upcoming album The Cold Light Of Day.

On the community tip, they have the ‘Spotlight’ on Aleksia Barron and Taryn Stenvei. In ‘Classics’ the Obese crew chat with Lenny aka New York graff artist Futura who is in Melbourne for his ‘VS Hennessy‘ bottle launch.

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Kerser & Rates: We Here Now Regional Tour

27 04 2013

Following the success of Kerser’s No Rest For The Sickest Tour earlier this year, the infamous emcee hits the road for the second time in 2013 due to popular demand, accompanied by brother Rates and hype man Jay Dee. The Kerser and Rates - We Here Now Regional Tour kicks off on the 5th of June in NSW, the tour will make its way around regional Australia throughout June and July.

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On top of Kerser and Rates having just released their single We Here Now together (now available on iTunes), Rates is also due to release his debut album Rebuild & Destroy later in the year through Obese Records Distribution. Keep an eye on Kerser’s Facebook page here for further announcements including local supports and state by state shows. 

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Kerser – ‘We Here Now’ feat. Rates

1 04 2013

Kerser returns in 2013, this time teaming up with brother and best mate, Rates for We Here Now. Having dropped last Sunday 24th March, the stand alone single is now available on iTunes as a digital 3 track package, including radio edit, instrumental and accapella.

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This past year has been intense for the Campbelltown emcee. With increased notoriety, Kerser has endured the biggest transition of his life, not to mention the most isolating. We Here Now is a rags-to-riches tale, contrasting between an optimistic present and days survived. On writing and performing with Rates: “It’s the best ay. ‘Cause he’s my brother, but he’s my best mate. So it’s a dream come true, we’ve both been working together for years and years. We both think the same.” – Kerser

With production by long-time beat benefactor Nebs, We Here Now is upbeat and features old-school samples and heavy drums. Due to the overwhelmingly positive response to his No Rest For the Sickest Tour early this year, Kerser, along with Rates, hit the road again, this time focusing on regional areas all across the country . The We Here Now Tour will commence in June of 2013. Dates and further info to be announced soon.

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Mashiona Tasty Mashups Vol 1: A Free Download EP By Tom Showtime

1 04 2013

Melbourne’s own Producer / DJ / Watermelon Man, Tom Showtime is back with a massive free download EP! Following on from the success of his acclaimed debut album The Jam Thief (Obese Records) with a tasty selection of Mashups. Serving up a mixture of the best of the best including Dr. Dre, Biz Markie, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Eminem, Talib Tweli & The Roots. 

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Grab these free tunes now and watch out for Showtime’s future releases The Chippa Irie EP on Booty Fruit (Out April 4th via JUNO) and his upcoming Artist EP on Ghetto Funk (UK).

Mashiona Tasty Mashups Vol 1: A Free Download EP By Tom Showtime
1. My Name Isn’t Biz (Eminem vs Biz Markie)
2. Listen & Don’t Say Nuthin’ (Talib Kweli vs The Roots)
3. They Call This The Message (Classified vs Dr Dre)
4. Holtful Shimmy (Ol’ Dirty Bastard vs Young-Holt Unlimited)

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Johnny Idem & Ron Rugged

22 03 2013

Johnny “Idem” Crates & Ron “Madhat” Rugged originally 2/3 of the 1990 Melbourne Hip-Hop crew Positive Direction. Idem was about to release an album with Trem in 1995 but was never completed but produced 3 tracks on Prowla’s first tape in 1994 and produced Raise’s album – The Essence in 1996 for Nuff Said Records

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Also releasing 10 breaks samples LP’s out on vinyl which went worldwide. In 1992 Ron made a link with Shan Frenzie for a multitude of live shows and tracks. The two later joined with Melbourne’s own Code of Ethics (MC Pluto and his producer Blackout), to create the group Acapulco Gold.

After a couple of tours to Brisbane Ron then also joined forces with Lazy Grey & DJ Damage to become part of the crew known as Towering Inferno. Who went on to perform at many live shows in Brisbane. Idem & Ron have teamed again up since 2010 and are back on track with the release of their self titled album Johnny Idem & Ron Rugged. A combination of underground beats, cuts and rhymes for the true school. CD available at all good underground record stores nationwide, with digital distribution handled by Obese Records.

Track Listing:
01. Theatrical Entrance
02. Back On Track
03. Territory
04. The Big Smoke
05. Ahh Yeh
06. Footprints Feat. Reason
07. Scribble It Down
08. Predictions
09. Check It Out
10. Bringin It
11. I B Diggin
12. Beats & an Emcee
13. Spirit Box
14. Crazy Raw
15. System Breaker
16. Shayla Says

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Obese TV – Episode 2

6 03 2013

The second full length episode of Obese TV is here, the ‘summer edition’. 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 2 of Obese TV, we see highlights from Hopsin’s recent in-store appearance at Obese Records. In ‘New Releases’ we hear from the Broken Tooth Entertainment crew including Tornts, Fraksha and Ciecmate. The ‘Spotlight’ this time around, is placed firmly on the massively talented Candice Monique

If that wasn’t enough already, Frank from Obese Records retail store talks about vinyl records and what they represent within hip hop culture today. Be sure to stick around right to the very end for some exclusive live footage of a recent performance from Obese Records general, Pegz.

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M-Phazes x Ones Clothing

19 12 2012

M-Phazes is one of Australia’s most accomplished hip-hop producers, having worked with an impressive array of artists from home and abroad. One of his most applauded efforts so far is his showcase record Good Gracious.

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New Era was lucky to collaborate with Mark Landon aka M-Phazes on a cap that gives a nod to this iconic Australian album. This cap was designed by Sydney based label Ones Clothing and will be hitting selected retailers mid December 2012. This is the first in a four part collaboration series celebrating some of our favourite music producers

You can cop the hat at these stockists in the coming weeks.
Obese Records, 4A Izett St, Prahran
Da Klinic, 20 Currie St, Adelaide
Jimmys Skate & Street – Tasmanian stores.

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Dialectrix – Satellite EP

17 12 2012

After spending the last year or so accustoming himself to fatherhood and fine tuning his 3rd LP The Cold Light Of Day with long time colloaborator Plutonic Lab, Dialectrix is kickstarting 2013 with a rare and limited edition release involving some of the worlds best talents.

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The result is Satellite, an exclusive 5 track EP being released to vinyl only (digital D/L included) with each track showcasing an overseas producer while Dtrix exhibits the hunger and versatility the Sydney wordsmith is known for.

Artwork for the EP is being handled by April77 Creative, longtime collaborators with Dialectrix and creators of artwork for Obese Records, Hilltop Hoods, Bliss N Eso and many more. A limited number of Satellite EP will also be packaged with April77′s new book scheduled for release early 2013. The book will showcase an extensive selection of album cover artwork produced by the studio over the past 10 years.

Stop brings a barrage of braggadocio-battle raps intertwined with self assured ridiculousness that screams of live rowdiness over a smacking beat from Germany’s Suff Daddy with the additional finesse of one of Australia’s greatest turntablists DJ Bonez on the cut. Dialectrix shows an introspective view to his inner thoughts on the smooth and esoteric Enjoy The Music featuring the UK’s shining producer Eric Lau with fellow Blue Mountains brethren DJ Morgs of the Thundamentals appearing for a cameo scratch.

Dialectrix then goes in with a vicious delivery and a no holds barred attitude over former Scratch Pervert Mr Thing’s (UK) gigantic What Is This World Coming To?. From the media/social systems to his vehement disappointment in the music industry and the world in general, he leaves no stone unturned as to who and what are ruining the world around him. “Sydney Psychosis” is a tainted homage to the city over a rolling, hypnotic beat supplied courtesy of New Zealand’s Haz Beats of the notorious Home Brew Crew with cuts executed by the world renowned DJ Revolution.

The title track Satellite is spearheaded by one of LA’s finest beatsmiths Exile delivering his classic soulful chops as Dtrix alikens his position in the world to a satellite bunker with music being his main source to communicate abroad. The Satellite EP is a unique one off approach to mustering an eclectic and foreign soundscape while remaining underpinned with Dialectrix’s familiar and technical flow. Secure your copy of this extremely limited release before they are all gone!

Obese Records would like to invite all Dialectrix fans, vinyl lovers and contributors throughout the Pozible community to get their hands on and support the making of this limited edition EP. There are a number of options for you to support please see to the right of this page. Dialectrix would like to thank you for your support in helping make this project happen. For more details go here.

Tracklisting:
Side A
1. Stop – produced by Suff Daddy and cuts by DJ Bonez
2. Enjoy The Music- produced by Eric Lau and cuts by DJ Morgs (Thundamentals)
3. What Is The World Coming To – produced by Mr. Thing and cuts by Mr. Thing

Side B
4. Sydney Psychosis – produced by Haz Beats (Home Brew) and cuts by DJ Revolution
5. Satellite – produced by Exile and cuts by DJ Exile

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Obese TV – Episode 1

11 12 2012

The long awaited first full length episode of Obese TV is here. With an dope new format inclusive of segments such as ‘New Releases’, ‘Classics’, ‘Obese Retail’, ‘Spotlight’, ‘Backstage Pass’ and more, Obese TV will be hosted by a different member of the scene for each episode.

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In Episode 1 of Obese TV we visit master graphic designer Ben Funnell of April 77 Design, hear from Spit Syndicate on their album plans over the next few months of the back of their hit single Beauty In The Bricks, speak to WA distro artist Mr Grevis about his album The Sampler, and take a look back at the monumental event that was the Robert Hunter Cup.

If that wasn’t enough already, Frank from the Obese Records retail store has a competition for all aspiring graffers, with an Ironlak/Obese prize pack up for grabs.

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Obese TV – Coming Soon!

7 11 2012

The long awaited first full length episode of Obese TV is fast approaching. With an dope new format inclusive of segments such as ‘New Releases’, ‘Classics’, ‘Obese Retail’, ‘Spotlight’, ‘Backstage Pass’ and more, Obese TV will be hosted by a different member of the scene for each episode.

Take a look at the trailer, and have a guess who the first host is.

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