Hailing from the sleepy Queensland capital city known as Boomtown, Dwizofoz has been around for more than a minute now. A big man with a big presence. At 26, Dwizofoz is a young leader in Brisbane hip hop who has earnt a reputation as an animal on the mic with his unique rapid fire flow delivery, honest and clever yet hard hitting and thought out lyrics and an undeniable passion for what he does.
The long awaited follow up to his Baked Not Fried EP (released 2009) is Art Intimidates Life. A collection of tracks that serves as an audiobiography of sorts, this album takes listeners on a journey to get to know who Dwizofoz is as a person, a father and as an emcee. Kicking off the album in a big way is In My Shoes a tale of how Dwiz used to have to make ends meet for himself at a young age growing up in housing commission communities. Other notable standouts on the album are Take What’s Mine and title track Art Intimidates Life feat. DJ Dcide, which represent Dwiz’s mission statement, that he’s in it for the long haul and isn’t going away any time soon.
Style with Bias B is a powerful example of Dwizofoz’s explosive way with words, and stands to cement Dwiz’s place as one of the best, if not at least most unique lyricists in the country. Dwiz also switches up the tone on the album with tracks like The Wrong One feat. Mr Hill, a track dedicated to scandalous bitches everywhere, Can Happen To You a short, inspired by a true story tale clearly close to Dwiz’s own heart and Her Letter a song written for his daughter over a spine tingling Mdusu instrumental.
With this album, Dwizofoz is sure to break free of the “battle host” tag he’s probably best known for and secure himself a reputation as a leader among the next generation of emcee’s coming out of our shores.
Track List 01. Intro 02. In My Shoes (Produced by MCRotheee) 03. Take What’s Mine (Produced by Mizari) 04. Art Intimidates Life Ft. DJ Dcide (Produced by Insideus) 05. Playground (Produced by Pyrex) 06. Style! Ft. Bias B (Produced by Swilo) 07. Micology 101 Ft. Exit Strategy, Flowz and Strooth (Produced by Insideus) 08. Steps (Produced by AussieOzborn) 09. The Wrong One Ft. Mr. Hill and Irrelevant (Produced by Double Digits) 10. Can Happen To You (Produced by Mizari) 11. Her Letter (Produced by Mdusu) 12. Last Of Me Ft. Sean B and eMCYTe (Produced by Sean B)
All other cuts by DJ Immaculate.
Launch dates: Melbourne – July 12 w/ Brad Strut and Kings Konekted @ Laundry Bar. Brisbane – July 26 w/ Exit Strategy, Kawz n KOZ and special guest, Brad Strut @ Coniston Lane.
Preorders available now by following the link here. Release date June 21, 2013.
So now after many paths traveled Karsniogenics is heaps proud to announce the official release date for the long awaited debut album from The Statesmen, aptly titled Drama To The Finish.
Available at all good stores including JB-HiFi and iTunes, the album drops November 19th, through new distribution partners Obese Records. To fire it up a little the guys are dropping the next joint free in the coming weeks so keep yo ears to the tweet street for that one. In case you missed the first single download Whatever The Cost feat. Lazy Grey you can steal it guilt free below.
To many Brisbane locals, The StatesMen’sSean B & Dcide (aka DJ Dce), are synonymous with the city’s hip hop scene. They’ve not only spent 18 years collectively on radio and behind the boards with 4zZz’s PhatTape Hip Hop Show, but have also appeared as artists on a wide array of Australian Hip Hop releases, many since revered as pure classic’. Two years in the making, The StatesMen’s debut album, Drama To The Finish authentically defines the process for these two pioneering creatives, as the road here has been brutally long and seen many adventures, all of which are wrapped up in this graphic body of work.
Sean B’s first love for hip hop sparked deep within during his early days growing up in Melbourne. In the late ‘80s, the emcee recorded his first tapes with DJ Idem as the crew Positive Direction before moving to far north QLD where he established Cairns’ first hip hop radio show on 4CCR in the early ‘90s. After laying down roots in Brisbane in 1995, Sean promptly joined DJ Katch at 4zZz radio station and continued to host its PhatTape show for just over a decade, earning it the title of Australia’s longest running hip hop show. It was during this thriving time in the river city that Sean honed his production skills and was equably encouraged by the results – he was instrumental in the beginnings of the well renowned and commercially successful Resin Dogs.
In 2000, he further flexed his flair producing and appearing on releases from underground kings including Lazy Grey’s and Brad Strut’s debut albums, to many guest spots on various compilations since. A seasoned digger and traditionalist at heart, Sean’s true depth as an artist is explored and expressed throughout Drama To The Finish, with both his skills on the mic and on the beats delivering the solidarity you’d expect from a veteran player such as Sean B.
With a history crossing borders of graffiti to designer to producer and DJ, Dcide (aka DJ Dce) needs little introduction to most aus heads in the know these days. He’s spent the better part of his conscious life devoted to hip hop, period. Dcide’s early days consisted of prolific writing alongside some of Australia’s finest pioneers, to being somewhat instrumental in establishing some of today’s more infamous crews. Since directing his talents to djing and production as his creative hip hop outlet after becoming a fulltime Art Director/Designer in the late ‘90s, Dcide’s musical credentials and prodigious output speak for themselves. Just take a peak at his comprehensive discography to date as proof. He joined 4zZz’s PhatTape crew in 2003 and 7 years on remains as the Executive Producer and Co-host. Add to that designing over 15 album covers, countless promotional artworks in print and online, plus Director/co-owner of Karsniogenics, its apparent Dcide is not shy of bringin’ ‘n’ maintainin’ the heat the ‘K’ name is well known for. Coming fresh off the release of Lazy Grey’s critically acclaimed ‘The Soundtrack, The StatesMen’s – Drama To The Finish is the next installment in an already healthy career for this Australian hip hop all-rounder.
Throughout their long and respective roles in hip hop, Sean B & Dcide have gathered a loyal fan base, appearing alongside international and national acts of the highest caliber, such as Ghostface, GZA, MOP, EMC, Lord Finnesse & Roc Raida, DJ Jazzy Jeff, The Liks, Tim Dog, Kool Keith & Kutmaster Kurt, Jean Grae, Lyrics Born, Black Eyed Peas, LoopTroop, Swollen Members, Scribe, Hilltop Hoods, Koolism, Bias B, Lyrical Commission and The Hospice Crew plus many more.
With their state of affairs well in order, The StatesMen are set to ‘blam the shitta outta yo speakers’ early 2010 with their epic debut album Drama To The Finish; featuring guest appearances from Lazy Grey, Bias B, Jake Biz, Bigfoot, Miss Brown, Marvel (Pure Product), Milesago and Marvin Brown.
For now, you can enjoy the free download of Whatever The Cost feat Lazy Grey, grab it below… Make sure you check out the guys webpage here. Stay tuned for more!
Tracklist: 1. Drama To The Finish (intro) 2. Whatever The Cost – feat. Lazy Grey 3. Phat Tape Radio (interlude) 4. Come One Now – feat Milesago 5. Phat Tape Radio 2 (interlude) 6. Rip The Cut 7. Read Between – feat Bias B 8. Soul Provider 9. The Lost & The Fiends 10. Brothers Corrupt – feat Lazy Grey, Bigfoot, Jake Biz 11. We Don’t Play (interlude) 12. Wake Up – feat Marvin Brown & Lazy Grey 13. Highly Slept On – feat Marvel (Pure Product) 14. Skit Like A Kite – feat Miss Brown 15. So What’s Ya Fate 16. In Conclusion (outro)
Jake Biz – Getthefuckouttahere Film Clip
Executed by Heata 2010.
Produced & Art Directed by DJ Dcide.
Beat produced by Sean B (The StatesMen)
750 Rebels & Karsniogenics in association with http://www.runroyal.com present for free download: Jake Biz – Purgatory EP.
After a decade deeply entrenched in Brisbane’s underground hiphop scene, 750 Rebels and Towndrunxxx key member Jake Biz is primed and ready for the release of his upcoming solo debut Commercial Hell.
In preparation for the album’s long-awaited release, Karsniogenics is proud to present Purgatory, the unofficial EP prelude from Jake Biz. Only available via FREE download, Purgatory marks five exclusive tracks recorded in and around the Commercial Hell sessions, featuring production from fellow label cohorts Lazy Grey, Bigfoot, Sean B, andChubbadubbed of 4zZz Radio’s PhatTape Hip Hop Show.
While Commercial Hell is the focused effort of Jake Biz alongside fellow 750 Rebel and long-time collaborator Brookes Cullings (a.k.a Overproof Pete), Purgatory is the culmination of downtime spent in the studio of Karsniogenics head and 750 backbone, DJ Dcide.
The unofficial EP lives up to its name as the intermediate musical state between here and Commercial Hell, offering a hefty taste of things to come from the anticipated debut.
With guest spots from Ken Oath, Bigfoot and the 750 Rebels featuring the stomper single Rebel Forces, Purgatory’s fistful of tracks sets precedent within the confines and aesthetics of raw underground rap music.
Enter a state of hip hop Purgatory and download your free copy exclusively available at www.runroyal.com or from here.
A prolific wordsmith, Brad Strut has been fine tuning his craft and contributing to the growth and evolution of Australian Hip Hop since the early ‘90s. Engulfed in the breakdance craze that swept this country in the late 80′s, Brad became a staunch devotee of hip hop music and as his interest and skill level flourished, Brad could be heard on any sound system available to him. He released his first demo Rock On in 1993, regularly clocked air time on influential radio shows such as Steppin to the A.M. with Krissy and The Formula (PBS) and, intent on honing his lyrical dexterity, would be in attendance at any venue hosting a hip hop event.
His development continued with his first studio experience, under the guidance of DJ Ransom, recording a demo for the unreleased Faces of Debt EP alongside emceesw Mama’s Funk (Strait Up Records), Raph Boogie (Crookneck) and MC Que (Nuffsaid Records). In 1999, he hooked up with Trem to record the Australian rap gem Basic Fundamentals. Released on Trem’s classic second 12”, Amateurs (Unkut Recordings), the song featuring a level of wordplay previously unheard within the local ranks.
In 2001 Brad released his debut long player The Authentic LP, an album which, along with Bias B’s Beezwax and Culture Of Kings 1, marked a turning point in Australian hip hop. With its unforgettable cover of a vicious looking kangaroo caricature wielding a microphone, The Authentic attained phenomenal sales, moving 8000+ units with no industry hype in a time of minimal support for credible Australian hip hop. The album was heralded as groundbreaking, receiving acclaim from hip hop fans the globe over and the track A Good Thing even appeared on Jurassic 5 DJ Numark’s mix CD Hand’s On (Sequence Records 2004). The Authentic LP featured names such as Lazy Grey, Sean B and a freshly formed Melbourne crew Lyrical Commission, who had recently featured on, Culture of Kings Volume 1 with their track Lyrical Mongrels.
During this period Lyrical Commission, alongside Bias B, worked with the infamous Australian criminal identity Mark Brandon ‘Chopper’ Read on the track Chop Chop for the soundtrack to the movie Trojan Warrior. This track also featured on the Obesity compilation under the name Machete. With intense hype surrounding the crew, Lyrical Commission released their debut LP The Stage is Set (Unkut Recordings) to a blood-thirsty market and an already intensely loyal fan base in 2002. It received the highest of accolades for the straight up, back to basics, no nonsense skill-fest it delivered both musically and lyrically. It created a street buzz unseen for a local underground hip hop act, exceeding sale predictions and becoming the first Australian hip hop release to attract significant interest on a worldwide scale.
The group toured the album extensively, all the while cementing their reputation as masters of individualised style and technique. There is no disputing that Brad is an accomplished live performer, and has shared the stage with the likes of Tha Liks, Hilltop Hoods, Eternia, Celph Titled, Apathy, Kool Keith, The Roots, Swollen Members, A-Trak, Aceyalone, Foreign Legion, People Under The Stairs to name a few, and has also played all major Australian festivals such as Livid and the Big Day Out.
After a year of touring, and recording with Celph Titled (Demigodz) for the title track All Out War on the Terntable Jediz All Out War EP (Unkut/Blue Corner 2004),LC got to work on their next release, Murderous Metaphors EP. Metaphors contained nothing but pure rap skill from beginning to end with tracks like F**k all the B.S., Indicted, and the Strut solo track Check the Strategy. With Lyrical Commission sound and style locked down, the time had come for the crew to branch out into new solo endeavours to appease the long time supporters and win new fans.
2006 was a pivotal year for Brad, as he reignited the fervour for his solo mission. Early in the year, he dropped Legendary: The Official Mixtape on his newly formed Peruvian Gemz imprint, a subsidiary of Unkut that would focus on his own projects and assist emerging artists. Intended as a teaser for his upcoming sophomore full length, the mixtape took on a life of its own and became one of the hottest underground releases of the year, featuring guest spots from Perth’s Clandestien, Rhys of Hospice Crew and notorious booze hound Billy Bunks. Later that year, Strut represented Australia at Hip Hop Kemp 2006 in the Czech Republic, a massive three-day hip hop festival (Europe’s largest and best) which hosted Non-Phixion, RA The Rugged Man, Planet Asia, Klashnekoff and the finest acts from across the continent. Here, Strut made international connections with crews such as Poland’s WWO, whose upcoming album he features on.
2007 saw the release of Brad’s sophomore LP, Legend: Official. Produced by Trem, it is the darkest, deepest manifesto to emerge from Antipodean hip hop. Featuring Lyrical Commission, Sean Price, Outerspace, Daniel Merriweather and Lee Sissing, the album is alternately sinister and soothing, melancholy and belligerent, and it shows Strut’s technique at its most developed. The real deal with all flows locked, Brad Strut delivers the full package, the “proper without the ganda”. His history is undeniable, and the future unlimited.
Fallout Shelter is the 2009 EP from Melbourne-bred, North London-based Brad Strut. In a radical departure from his acclaimed 2007 sophomore Legend: Official, the core member of Australia’s pioneering Lyrical Commission has crafted a stunning narrative that runs through six hard hitting tracks by Beat Butcha. Densely lyrical, personal and intense, this project fully exploits hip hop’s potential as a medium for storytelling. Ostensibly a post-apocalyptic diary, Fallout Shelter contains a wealth of insights into life, hip hop and everything. From the panicked opener Hello To Goodbye to the serene conclusion of Looking At You, Brad evokes the range of emotions facing the last man on earth: anger, denial, hope and a fatal acceptance. As with Strut’s previous work, his words seep in gradually, divulging deeper meanings with multiple listens. Likewise, Beat Butcha’snuanced production shows its true colours over time, providing enough flourish to accentuate Brad’s words without overwhelming them. From the heraldic outro to New Dawn to the synth bridge on Believe, Butcha shows how a good hip hop producer does more than chop and loop drums, but never overwhelms the emcee’s presence with unnecessary fanfare.
Rejuvenation is the 2009 full length remix project which finds Brad reaching out to the leading producers from Australia and the UK: M-Phazes, Trials of Funkoars, Simplex of Terra Firma, Chemo, Beat Butcha, Ciecmate of Hospice Crew, Tornts, Dazastah of Downsyde, Mortar of Clandestien, Dontez of KingsKonekted, Methodz, The Last Skeptik and Jehst. Each producer brings their own distinct ring to a Strut classic from Legend: Official or The Legendary Mixtape. From M-Phazes’s bombastic reimagining of live anthem Incite The Premises to Tornts’ vitriolic new verses on The Ritual to Jehst’s appropriately ominous take on Last Omen, these remixes all uniquely expand on Strut’s already impressive catalogue.
750 Rebels & Karsniogenics in association with http://www.runroyal.com present for free download: Jake Biz – Purgatory EP
After a decade deeply entrenched in Brisbane’s underground hiphop scene, 750 Rebels and Towndrunxxx key member Jake Biz is primed and ready for the release of his upcoming solo debut Commercial Hell.
In preparation for the album’s long-awaited release, Karsniogenics is proud to present Purgatory, the unofficial EP prelude from Jake Biz. Only available via FREE download, Purgatory marks five exclusive tracks recorded in and around the Commercial Hell sessions, featuring production from fellow label cohorts Lazy Grey, Bigfoot, Sean B, and Chubbadubbed of 4zZz Radio’s PhatTape Hip Hop Show.
While Commercial Hell is the focused effort of Jake Biz alongside fellow 750 Rebel and long-time collaborator Brookes Cullings (a.k.a Overproof Pete), Purgatory is the culmination of downtime spent in the studio of Karsniogenics head and 750 backbone, DJ Dcide.
The unofficial EP lives up to its name as the intermediate musical state between here and Commercial Hell, offering a hefty taste of things to come from the anticipated debut.
With guest spots from Ken Oath, Bigfoot and the 750 Rebels featuring the stomper single Rebel Forces, Purgatory’s fistful of tracks sets precedent within the confines and aesthetics of raw underground rap music.
Enter a state of hip hop Purgatory and download your free copy exclusively available at www.runroyal.com or from here.
To many Brisbane locals, The StatesMen’sSean B & Dcide (aka DJ Dce), are synonymous with the city’s hip hop scene. They’ve not only spent 18 years collectively on radio and behind the boards with 4zZz’s PhatTape Hip Hop Show, but have also appeared as artists on a wide array of Australian Hip Hop releases, many since revered as pure classic’. Two years in the making, The StatesMen’s debut album, Drama To The Finish authentically defines the process for these two pioneering creatives, as the road here has been brutally long and seen many adventures, all of which are wrapped up in this graphic body of work. Sean B’s first love for hip hop sparked deep within during his early days growing up in Melbourne. In the late ‘80s, the emcee recorded his first tapes with DJ Idem as the crew Positive Direction before moving to far north QLD where he established Cairns’ first hip hop radio show on 4CCR in the early ‘90s. After laying down roots in Brisbane in 1995, Sean promptly joinedDJ Katch at 4zZz radio station and continued to host its PhatTape show for just over a decade, earning it the title of Australia’s longest running hip hop show. It was during this thriving time in the river city that Sean honed his production skills and was equably encouraged by the results – he was instrumental in the beginnings of the well renowned and commercially successful Resin Dogs.
In 2000, he further flexed his flair producing and appearing on releases from underground kings including Lazy Grey’s and Brad Strut’s debut albums, to many guest spots on various compilations since. A seasoned digger and traditionalist at heart, Sean’s true depth as an artist is explored and expressed throughout Drama To The Finish, with both his skills on the mic and on the beats delivering the solidarity you’d expect from a veteran player such as Sean B.
With a history crossing borders of graffiti to designer to producer and DJ, Dcide (aka DJ Dce) needs little introduction to most aus heads in the know these days. He’s spent the better part of his conscious life devoted to hip hop, period. Dcide’s early days consisted of prolific writing alongside some of Australia’s finest pioneers, to being somewhat instrumental in establishing some of today’s more infamous crews. Since directing his talents to djing and production as his creative hip hop outlet after becoming a fulltime Art Director/Designer in the late ‘90s, Dcide’s musical credentials and prodigious output speak for themselves. Just take a peak at his comprehensive discography to date as proof. He joined 4zZz’s PhatTape crew in 2003 and 7 years on remains as the Executive Producer and Co-host. Add to that designing over 15 album covers, countless promotional artworks in print and online, plus Director/co-owner of Karsniogenics, its apparent Dcide is not shy of bringin’ ‘n’ maintainin’ the heat the ‘K’ name is well known for. Coming fresh off the release of Lazy Grey’s critically acclaimed ‘The Soundtrack, The StatesMen’s – Drama To The Finish is the next installment in an already healthy career for this Australian hip hop all-rounder.
Throughout their long and respective roles in hip hop, Sean B & Dcide have gathered a loyal fan base, appearing alongside international and national acts of the highest caliber, such as Ghostface, GZA, MOP, EMC, Lord Finnesse & Roc Raida, DJ Jazzy Jeff, The Liks, Tim Dog, Kool Keith & Kutmaster Kurt, Jean Grae, Lyrics Born, Black Eyed Peas, LoopTroop, Swollen Members, Scribe, Hilltop Hoods, Koolism, Bias B, Lyrical Commission and The Hospice Crew plus many more.
With their state of affairs well in order, The StatesMen are set to ‘blam the shitta outta yo speakers’ early 2010 with their epic debut album Drama To The Finish; featuring guest appearances from Lazy Grey, Bias B, Jake Biz, Bigfoot, Miss Brown, Marvel (Pure Product), Milesago and Marvin Brown.
For now, you can enjoy the free download of Whatever The Cost feat Lazy Grey, grab it below…
Make sure you check out the guys webpage here. Stay tuned for more!
Well it’s now confirmed that Bias B and Lazy Grey are set to perform combined shows in both Brisbane and Melbourne to launch their respective recent releases, Aerosol Era and The Soundtrack.
Dates confirmed so far are - MELBOURNE – Friday OCTOBER 23 – THE ESPY
Supports – Mata & Must, Fluent Form, DJ Doc Felix.
Hosted by Slap 618
BRISBANE – Saturday NOV 21 – THE STEP INN
Supports – Fluent Form, DJ Complex other acts TBA.
Sponsored by Phattape Hiphop Show
Hosted by Sean B & Chubbadubbe.
