Tranquil Artillery Original, DownPat unleashes his first solo EP Hard Evidence upon the masses, after 10 years of solid under-groundwork building skills and rocking stages from the Hills to the Mountains & everywhere in-between.
The 7 track release features that signature Pang Production from Must Volkoff plus a bit of Philli flavour from another TA Original Breez, with all cuts handled by the one & only DJ Rellik. With an honest outlook and obvious talent DownPat attacks tracks with a raw hunger & flow to match gliding over fitting production. Featuring guestspots from his Rawthentic fam P.Link & J.Mac. Hard Evidence is exactly that, see for yourself.
Track Listing The Rebuttal – Prod by Must Hard Evidence – Prod by Breez Life of a salsman – Prod by Breez Take ya shoes off – Prod by Must Three wise men. Feat P-Link & J-Mac – Prod by Must Bout Through – Prod by Must War on drugs – Prod by Breez
The Must Volkoff production album White Russian is scheduled for release later this year. The first taste comes in the form of two tracks on limited edition 7″ vinyl featuring Mata & Koots. Pre-orders will be shipped with signed posters and digital download cards.
The Must Volkoff 7″ vinyl is available for pre-order/download now. Check the video for Side A Two Sheet Landscape feat. Mata, Side B Grub feat. Koots coming soon. Paypal downloads are available from here.
Tracklisting: Side A: Two Sheet Landscape feat. Mata Side B: Grub feat. Koots
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.
One Sixth has been hip hop’s best kept secret for too long. Today, the brilliant young lyricist has released his highly anticipated debut album Electronic Mail through local indie label Pang Productions together with Obese Distribution. After winning the prestigious Hilltop Hoods Initiative in 2010, buzz surrounding One Sixth’s first LP has been building rapidly.
Bolstered by his memorable on-stage presence, and frequent stand-out guest verses, One Sixth’s name is constantly dropped by the local hip hop elite (usually in the context of “most promising” or “favourite” Australian rapper).
Notoriously personable and comical, One-Sixth has connections among all facets of the scene, and a strong and supportive following as a result. Electronic Mail is a concept album themed around the poignant and increasing apparentness of digital communication. Together with the Nokia 3310 inspired album artwork, song titles such as ‘SMS‘, ‘LOL‘ and title track Electronic Mail, surmise the digital experience.
Working alongside some of the most exciting modern producers in the Australian game, including Dyl Thomas (Polo Club), Must Volkoff (Mata & Must, Pang Productions), Tony Wolf & the late Charles Parker, and Geko (GOATMOB, Crate Cartel).
The use of evocative samples throughout the album assist to colour the tracks with clever pop-culture cues while lyrically One Sixth shines. Instantly impressive for his stylistic dexterity and use of language, the underlying messages woven masterfully through the album allow stories to unravel more after each listen. With his dulcet tones draped over illustrative metaphor and double entendre, One Sixth bares his soul with the upmost conviction.
Guest vocalists include Mantra, Maundz, Lotus, The Tongue, Candice Monique, Class A, Dyl Thomas, Fluent Form and Raven. Lead single Round The Sun, produced by long-time comrades Charles Parker and Tony Wolf, encompasses a m lange of vintage vocal samples, driving bass lines and melancholy woodwind loops. The track is especially sacred to One Sixth representing one of the last opportunities to work with Charles Parker, who tragically passed away in 2011. ‘SMS (Six Million Stories)‘ is produced by the ingenious Must Volkoff, who produced, recorded and mixed the bulk of the album.
“I hope anyone who listens to the album can see how much respect I have for music, and for my craft. There are many dimensions to who I am as a person; I try to incorporate that idea into my music, because I think a lot of people can relate to that self perception.” – One Sixth
A sample heavy track, the full base line plods alongside strings nuances. Lyrically the track empathetically examines a series of unhappy stories; the concept derived from One Sixth’s interest in foreign films, and the SBS slogan ‘six billion stories‘. Track five on the album is the mesmerising ‘Around You‘, a highlight production from Dyl Thomas. Melancholy strings, heartbeat bass lines, and boom-bap kits set the cinematic backdrop for the track. The sensitivity of the femme fatale style sample juxtaposed with the assurance of One Sixth’s flow is a moving combination. With multiple interpretations, One Sixth is somewhat of an alluring enigma.
Brimming with heartfelt professions, Electronic Mail is a magnum opus, a work of art, crafted by a true connoisseur of his genre.
Track Listing Electronic Mail Round the Sun Sick – Feat. Mantra and Maundz SMS (Six Million Stories) Around You Electrolude 1 LOL (Love or Lust) Let Me Know VHS (Virtual Hot Stepper) Crossed Wires – Feat. Lotus, The Tongue and Candice Monique The Night Market Electrolude 2 Think of You – Feat. Class A and Dyl Thomas System Error #HTTP – Feat. Fluent Form and Raven Quartz
Born in Australia but raised in Namibia, One Sixth is an African-Australian who is emerging as one of Australian hip hops freshest talents. Schooled in Africa until 18, he recently returned to Australia to experience a new life. Now based in Melbourne, One Sixth boasts regular appearances with respected groups Illzilla, Public Opinion Afro Orchestra, The Mega Horns, Polo Club, Black Jesus and his crew Pang Productions.
One Sixth has been Melbourne’s best kept secret for too long. In August 2012 the brilliant young lyricist will release his debut album Electronic Mail through local indie label Pang Productions together with Obese Distribution. We have already heard the brilliant first single from the album Electronic Mail titled Round The Sun, One Sixth now brings you the second single from this hotly anticipated albumand the track is called LOL (Love Or Lust). LOL (Love Or Lust) has been released alongside a killer filmclip once again executed by the team over at Full Clip.
One Sixth’s debut LP Electronic Mail will be available August 24th. You can pre-order now through Soul Clap Recordshere.
One-Sixth has been Melbourne’s best kept secret for too long. In August 2012 the brilliant young lyricist will release his debut album Electronic Mail through local indie label Pang Productions together with Obese Distribution.
The brilliant lead single Round The Sun is a rich insight to what is sure to be a new benchmark album for local hip hop. With production from long-time comrades Charles Parker and Tony Wolf, the beat encompasses a mélange of vintage vocal samples, driving basslines and melancholy woodwind loops.
The track is especially sacred to One Sixth being one of the last opportunities he had to work with Charles Parker, who tragically passed away in 2011.
“The track means a lot to me now because Sam passed away, I really wanted to do more music with him. He was such a dope artist and some of the conversations we had sort of influenced what I’m rapping about on the track.” – One Sixth
Full of illustrative metaphor, One Sixth bares his soul with the upmost conviction. With multiple interpretations available according to the listener’s mentality, One Sixth is somewhat of a lyrical enigma.
Fubex first began as a battle MC back in 2003, then built up his reputation to become renowned as a hard worker. Fubex released his first album Upcoming back in early 2007 and now brings you his second album titled The Next Chapter.
The Next Chapter features appearances from Swanny (Tenfold), 1/6, Wyldcard MC, Ad-wan (Los Theory), Patty Down (Tranquil Artillery), DJ Relik from Turnstyle Records and Unda K9 Record’s DJ Denno. Fubex has previously supported the likes of Bliss n Eso, TZU, Lowrider, Pez n 360, Illzilla, The Typhoons, Phatchance, Motley (United Kindom) and Seth Sentry.
Track listings 1. Circus Act 2. Melbourne Hip-Hop 3. Without A Doubt (Feat. DJ Denno) 4. The Next Chapter 5. Positive Vibe (Feat. DJ Relik) 6. Interlude Three 7. Bounce With Me (Feat. Tenfold and DJ Relik) 8. Remain As Yourself 9. Space Traveller (Feat. DJ Relik) 10. One For The Ladies 11. Unity (Feat. Wyldcard MC and 1/6) 12. Lyrical Content 13. Interlude Four 14. All Calm Down 15. Good Times (Feat. Ad-wan, Down Patty and DJ Relik)
This album is affiliated by: Stronghorn Studios, Pang Productions, Syn City Productions, Red Dragon studios, Phatchance and Turnstyle Records.
The new Mata & Must 7″ Skills Don’t Pay / Business In Tracksuits is out in July. Pre-order a copy at www.pangproductions.com.au or grab it from iTunes with the instrumentals.
Tracklist: A. Skills Don’t Pay B. Business In Tracksuits.
Produced by Mata & Must. Cuts by DJ Wasabi.
All tracks mixed by Crate Creeps at The Bloody Abbetoir
All vocals recorded at The Bloody Abbetoir unless stated
All cuts by DJ Butcher unless stated
Mastered by Ricardo Guiterrez at the Grandmasters NYC
Distributed By MGM
Track Listing: 1. Introduction
Ft. Suffa MC (Hilltop Hoods)
Produced by Crate Creeps
Vocals recorded by Suffa
2. Time Trials
Ft. Trials (The Funkoars)
Produced by Dj Butcher
Vocals mixed and recorded by Dj Adfu at Sniper Spot Studios
3. Walk On By
Ft. Pure Product
Written by Fourth Degree, Marvel and Tendancee
Produced by Tommy Illfigga
Bass by Max Voltage
4. Jeans Tees and Sneakers Rap
Ft. Eloquence and Truths
Produced by Dj Butcher
5. Save Your Breath
Ft. Mantra,Tommy Illfigga & Dj Adfu
Produced by Tommy Illfigga
Recorded by Fluid and Dj Butcher
Vocals mixed and cuts by Dj Adfu
6. Divine Right Of Kings
Ft. Rhyme Asylum (UK)
Performed by Possessed, Psiklone and Skirmish.
Produced by Dj Butcher
7. As The Clock Ticks
Ft. Mata n Must
Produced by Tommy Illfigga
Recorded by Pang Productions
8. Loop The Tape Up
Ft. The Optimen
Written by Sammsonite, K-west, Datsun
Produced by Tommy Illfigga
Vocals recorded and mixed by Sammsonite at Space Ghost studios
For Red Tape
9. Where Do I Begin
Ft. Tommy Illfigga
Chorus vocals sung by Kel on Earth and recorded by TigerMoth
Produced by Dj Butcher
10. Terrorist Medley
Ft. Kings Konekted and Rezadent
Written by Culprit, Rezadent and Dontez
Produced by Tommy Illfigga
Recorded by Rezadent at the Spot Youth Centre
11. Still Gettin Mine
Ft. Verbal Kent (Chicago)
Produced by Dj Butcher
12. Make The Cut (Interlude)
Performed and produced by Dj Butcher
13. Make Mine
Ft. Thudamentals
Written by Jeswon and Tucka
Produced by Tommy Illfigga
14. It’s About That Time
Ft. Rakaa Iriscience (Dilated Peoples) and Clinic n Proclaim (The Archetypes)
Produced by Dj Butcher
15. Brain is on Vexed
Ft. Pie emc3e
Produced by Tommy Illfigga
16. The Bad men
Ft Robby Balboa and Haunts (Choose Mics)
Produced by Dj Butcher
Additional vocals recorded by Mules n Haunts
17. Move Hesitant
Ft. Adverse
Produced by Tommy Illfigga
18. Illegit
Ft. Illegitimate (CAN, AUS)
Performed by Anonymouz, P-Butta, Chronic Sythe, Copasetic
Produced by Dj Butcher
Recorded all over the shop.
19. Writers
Ft. Yuin Huzami (Coalition Crew) and Rainman
Produced by Tommy Illfigga
1/6 – emerging Hip Hop artist Aaron Stephanus – has been announced as the recipient of the Hilltop HoodsInitiative. With the support of the Hilltop Hoods and APRA, 1/6 has won a healthy career kick-start of $10,000 to go towards the release and promotion of his first solo album.
Emcee Suffa of The Hilltop Hoods said: “Thanks to APRA and our superstar judges Hau, Raph, Nish and Ran-Dee. Congratulations to 1/6, he’s a very deserving recipient.”
As part of the prize package, 1/6 will also receive valuable legal advice courtesy of David Vodika and Media Arts lawyers and will perform live at this year’s biggest songwriters’ conference – Song Summit, 19-21 June, at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre.
“We are very pleased to have partnered with Hilltop Hoods on this initiative,” said Sally Howland, APRA|AMCOS Director of Member Services. “It is grants such as this that give emerging artists a real opportunity to advance their careers.”
Born in Australia but raised in Namibia, 1/6 is an African-Australian who is emerging as one of Aussie hip hops freshest talents. Schooled in Africa until 18, he recently returned to Australia to experience a new life. Now based in Melbourne, 1/6 boasts regular appearances with respected groups Illzilla, Public Opinion Afro Orchestra, The Mega Horns, Polo Club, Black Jesus and his crew Pang Productions.
To hear more from 1/6, head here.
About The Hilltop Hoods Initiative
Previously only opened to South Australian artists this partnership enabled the Hilltop Hoods Initiative to extend its reach nationally. It provides one emerging Australian Hip Hop artist a career starting opportunity – $10,000 to release and promote an album, plus legal advice and an outstanding live performance opportunity at Song Summit 2010, 19-21 June. Proudly presented by Aussie Hip Hop giants, Hilltop Hoods and APRA, the initiative is open to emerging Hip Hop artists or groups who have not released an album professionally/commercially.
Hand-picked by The Hilltop Hoods, the 2010 judging panel featured some of Australia’s most influential Hip Hop figures: Hau (ACT) – Artist (Koolism), triple j Presenter (The Hip Hop Show) Nish (SA) – Graffiti Artist, Community Worker Ran-Dee (NSW) – Manager (Def Wish Cast), Radio Presenter (Alchemy Radio) Raph (VIC) – Artist, Clothing Label Owner (Blank Clothing), Author (Behind The Beat)
