This is the team that never was. Raven: The Cartelian Sergeant & Myk Reid: The Second Lieutenant. Amidst this viral flood of “swagger”, confusing hi-hats, false characters and self indulgence, Searching For Soulz is hip hop purity. Raw, honest and lyrical.
Since the days of being told off by Raven’s mum for swearing too much this team has come a long way. This is grown man rap. Raven needs little introduction to fans of this art form. After his successful sophomore album Ravenous 20Ten and a short term hiatus for the arrival of his first born The Crate Cartel main-stay returns with the humanistic essence that made him one of Australia’s most acclaimed lyricists at the forefront of this project.
Only the finest emcee’s get to fly the Hungry Human flag and Myk Reid is no exception to this rule. Myk emerged publicly in 2011 with the release of his debut EP Rise Of The Foot Soldier catching the attention of rap aficionado’s nationally.
With Myk being a long time cohort of Raven this EP happening was just a matter of time. Production is handled by Geko, Must, Wik, Skwid Fingaz and Sideshow. Raven is also back on the boards for the first time in 4 years. Fellow Lost Soul original Budsa graces the only guest spot with his no bullshit style on the future anthem Hoods Up.
All purchases from the webstore here, will come with a free hard copy of the EP… Get them while they last! The EP will be available for free download now. Video clip for “Caught Up” Produced by WIK, Filmed & Edited by Discourse.
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… 4 friends created one of the most irresponsible groups in Australian music, 10 years later they are still around and continue to be a burden to their fans and loved ones.
Now, on the eve of his best friends (and fellow crew member – Mr Trials) wedding, Hons, has been given the task of planning the Bucks party to end all Bucks party’s. Hons assembled a 6 track solo EP in order to raise sufficient funds to send Trials off with a universal size Big Bang. The aptly titled Hons Solo is produced and recorded with help from the rest of the Funkoars, production from Hilltop Hoods’ Suffa, Adelaide crew Third Degree and Melbourne mates Maundz and WIK of Crate Cartel.
The digital only EP is available for a short time only download for $7.99 or FREE with the purchase of a ‘Hons Solo‘ t-shirt. 100% of the proceeds from the EP will go towards Trials bucks night, so lets send him off proper, and probably get him arrested.
1. Let The Good Times Roll Feat. Maundz 2. Showtime 3. Larry Emdur 4. Down to The Felt 5. Masterplan Feat. Third Degree 6. Whiskey Bar
A Cornered Season is the debut solo album from the well oiled Melbourne MC, Deece (of B Wiv Deece fame). While B Wiv still has a strong presence on A Cornered Season producing six of the sixteen tracks, this album sees Deece team up with some of the best MC’s & producers this country has to offer. The result?
A beautifully sculpted dynamic soundscape that complements Deece’s ever evolving sound. On the producer front Plutonic Lab has lent a hand between relentless Hilltop Hoods duties, WIK has jumped on board fresh from handling production on Maundz’s latest album Zero, Alter Ego handles four gems, J Squared contributes a spin tingler, Dave V drops a banger off the back of entirely producing Lazy Grey’s last album The Soundtrack & Mat Raffle from WA delivers the perfect vibe for the title track.
On the MC tip A Cornered Season is brutalised by the return of the Boss; Mass MC, the one and only Bigfoot, Fatty Phew, Maundz, Maggot Mouf, Swarmy, Geko, Force, & the lovely Alyson Murray with some haunting additional vocals on What I’ve Seen.
Pre-Order Deece – A Cornered Season now through JB Hi-Fi or Soulclap Records and receive a deluxe bundle with a heap of goodies. Once you’ve done that head over to Goonbag Radio, and enter the exclusive Deece comp, where you can pick up an amazing prize pack. Deece – A Cornered Season is available Friday 23, November.
A Cornered Season is the debut solo album from the well oiled Melbourne MC, Deece (of B Wiv Deece fame). While B Wiv still has a strong presence on ‘A Cornered Season’ producing six of the sixteen tracks, this album sees Deece team up with some of the best MC’s & producers this country has to offer. The result?
A beautifully sculpted dynamic soundscape that complements Deece’s ever evolving sound. On the producer front Plutonic Lab has lent a hand between relentless Hilltop Hoods duties, WIK has jumped on board fresh from handling production on Maundz’s latest album Zero, Alter Ego handles four gems, J Squared contributes a spin tingler, Dave V drops a banger off the back of entirely producing Lazy Grey’s last album The Soundtrack & Mat Raffle from WA delivers the perfect vibe for the title track.
On the MC tip A Cornered Season is brutalised by the return of the Boss; Mass MC, the one and only Bigfoot, Fatty Phew, Maundz, Maggot Mouf, Swarmy, Geko, Force, & the lovely Alyson Murray with some haunting additional vocals on What I’ve Seen.
Fair to say this is a line up not for the squeamish. To add to the stellar line up of producers A Cornered Season has been mixed at Three Phase studio’s by Joel Taylor & Mastered by Joe Carra at Crystal Mastering to be one of the most bad arse sounding hip hop album’s you’re likely to hear from this country. Pre Order A Cornered Season today & receive a signed copy, along with a signed A3 poster, a limited edition UV vinyl sticker of the album cover & a limited edition Deece (bearded hearts you) fridge magnet. These are all sure to become collectors items so don’t miss this opportunity.
Track Listing D double E C E (prod by Alter Ego) We’re over it (prod by Dave V) Originals ft. Geko & Maundz (prod by WIK ) Sleeping Giants ft. Mass MC (prod by B Wiv) Back up ft.Bigfoot & Fatty Phew (prod by WIK) What ya ready for? (prod by B Wiv) Hells frozen winter (prod by J Squared) Sad Saga (prod by B Wiv) Ain’t it ft. Fatty Phew & Force (prod by B Wiv) Just let me (prod by Alter Ego) Who Want What? ft. Maundz (prod by Plutonic Lab) Planet of the Apes (prod by Alter Ego) Mend a Saga ft. Maggot Mouf & Swarmy (prod by B Wiv) What I’ve seen ft. Alyson Murray (prod by B Wiv) Drawing Board (prod by Alter Ego) A Cornered Season (prod by Mat Raffle)
Deece – A Cornered Season is available November 23, 2012.
After releasing their respective albums Commercial Hell and Zero in May 2012, Jake Biz and Maundz are set to drop the dual launch Commercial Zero Tour with ferocity only these 2 underground artists are renowned for. With Brisbane and Melbourne dates locked in, plus other capital cities in negotiation for dates and venues, this show is going to be one hell of a dope night.
Kicking off in Brisbane, Friday October 5 at Coniston Lane in the Valley, supported by hells burn Hired Goon, Tornts feat. Gaz Hazard (CRS), Dwizofoz feat. Strooth with a bunch of very special guests you can expect nothin less than hard rock hard hittin hip-hop hardcore. Holding down the turntable crowd rockin duties are dj’s Len One, Kieron C & Seany B.
Extra special guest on the hosting tip – is good friend from Obese Records, Reason. Be sure not to miss this one off special event Brisbane!! And interstater’s, stay tuned for more info on this tour coming your way soon.
Dazed is a producer/emcee and DJ for Down for The Count Records. He has just received the news that due to his high involvement with music throughout his life that his ears have given up and he will have to get nerve surgery and wear hearing aids for the rest of his life. He has been a long time supporter and contributor to the Hip Hop scene in Canberra, Sydney and now Melbourne and is highly respected throughout and has worked with many artists.
The local hip hop scene has put forward some of it’s finest to do a benefit show featuring a slew of talent from Melbourne (and Hau from Sydney to make sure they behave) who are all contributing their time to help him cover his bill for the hearing aids. Not only will the live show be insane but the folks from Obese, Broken Tooth and Elefant Tracks have all chucked in a stack of product to give away on the night!
It’s going to be a killer gig with an amazing line up and all for a great cause!
BIG NOISE Friday September 14th – Laundry – $20 – Doors open 8pm Smash Brothers Maundz & BwivDeece One Sixth, Mata & Must Fluent Form Fatty Phew DFTC Records DJ’s Doc Felix Blazin Marty Hau Hosted by Hau Giveaways from Obese, Broken Tooth & Elefant Tracks
“And I don’t need more to blind me; my vision’s so unsightly, I’m sick of all the bullshit; it’s time to go out fighting.”Hearing Not Listening is the latest solo release from DFTC producer, DJ and MC, Dazed, dropping on 12″ vinyl, CD, and digital format on August 29, 2012.
The album reveals a reflective honesty often lost in today’s bipolar and fragmented local scene. A true head dedicated to pure, hard hitting hip hop, Dazed delivers stories of his past with raw sincerity, straight up battle raps with support from a range of guests and original sounds that don’t just aim for your Hottest 100 list.
Featuring production from Discourse, WIK, Realizm, Ante Esco and Ciecmate. Guest verses from the DFTC and Centre Left crews as well as Baptist and Rezadent. Hearing Not Listening is genuine hip hop from a genuine local artist bringing the goods. “It’s a part of me, as much as my girl and my family, Hip Hop is my therapy from mundane and insanity.” Social Narcotics (WIK Remix) is available now following the iTunes link below. The full record Hearing Not Listening will be available August 29.
Straight out of Melbourne city comes one of the Nation’s most talked about MC’s, Maundz, ready to unleash his highly anticipated sophomore LP titledZero upon the masses. Flying the flag high for the scenes undeniably most hyped up emerging independent force that is Crate Cartel, Maundz is joined by fellow Cartelian and beat smith extraordinaire WIK for the entirety of what is sure to be heralded as one of the country’s slickest hip hop releases to date.
Wik, having proved his skills behind the sp1200 in recent local releases, has collected an eclectic slew of head nodders for and neck snappers for Australia’s most promising up and coming MC to get funky on.
Known for spitting with effortless conviction and a love for all things vernacular orientated, Maundz has yet again delved deep into the A4 to bring his unique and charismatic presence over dirty bass lines, big breaks and dusty samples provided from Wik, all while maintaining the humour and honesty that has earned him nationwide respect.
Tracks such as March The 10th and Slang Rap form vivid storyline’s over Wik’sincomparably smooth production, while Maundzilla paints a much different picture asMaundz gets crafty on some double-time, providing a dark tale of a 100 foot high menace stomping through the city over two Godzilla inspired bangers. Not ones to shy away from topic, Wik and Maundz have shown diversity with a number of different concept tracks throughout album, and have had no qualms about going in on the battle joints which Maundz is prolifically known for.
Zero is littered with a who’s who of hip hop from Australia and abroad, featuring collaborative efforts from New Yorks number one man of the moment Action Bronson, ARIA award winning Drapht, Golden Era’s Vents and Sesta, Melbourne kings Brad Strutand Bias B, and of course Crate Cartel. The underlay for these MC’s is a bevvy of live instrumentation complemented with slick samples, the way hip hop should be done. Welcome to the world of Zero, kick off your shoes and relax your socks, Wik andMaundz are out for gusto.
“The album has had a lot of live instrumentation go into it to thicken it up to give it more character, and we treated the original samples as the foundation on which to build on.I feel I have some of the best mc’s/dj’s around on this album, plus with Geko behind the boards mixing everything, it’s a no brainer that we’ve put an abundance of thought and care into it…” Maundz
Tracklisting 01. Induction 02. Zero 03. Gusto 04. All Quotes ft. Brad Strut & Action Bronson 05. Maundzilla 06. Take it Back ft. Bias B 07. Traveling Lady 08. Toys (skit) 09. C U Next Tuesday ft. Drapht 10. Agent 86 11. Zero’s Theme 12. Homicide ft. Vents & Sesta 13. How ‘Bout a Drink (skit) 14. The Flipside ft. Alyson Murray 15. Slang Rap 16. March the 10th 17. Letters and Numbers ft. Crate Cartel 18. Wik’s Theme 19. Then Till Now 20. 3 and 3 Noughts
Maundz, the outspoken rascal of Melbourne’s rap-scene; has a heart of gold, a potty mouth, and an acid tongue. His second LP Zero, is the first release of 2012 from irrefutable hip hop collective Crate Cartel. Zero is a fast approaching sun on the horizon after what has been a long winter for Maundz fans.
Featuring collaborative efforts from New York’s number one man of the moment Action Bronson, ARIA award winning Drapht, Golden Era’s Vents and Sesta, Melbourne kings Brad Strut and Bias B, and of course Crate Cartel. Revered by the likes of Hilltop Hoods and Drapht as the “next big thing”, Maundz has become highly respected by his underground and commercially established cohorts alike.
The lead single Take It Back featuring the legendary Bias B is full of nostalgic imagery and vintage beats and cuts, the track revisits cultural icons of the 80’s and 90’s. Its accompanying cameo-rich music video gained an extensive amount of exposure within weeks of its release.
Take It Back is characterized by its early 90’s inspired production –courtesy of Wik, catchy call and response chorus (prevalent of the era), and of course the nostalgic references. Throughout the tongue-in-cheek homage collage Maundz and Bias B divulge their own era-reflective stories. Take It Back proves that no matter when you grew up, the cultural impressions of your youth shape you.
“Bias B, Wik and I wanted to make a track that would take people on a little time-machine trip back to the good old days. We get on a bridging the gap type of feel with this one.” – Maundz
Maundz – Zero is available through Crate Cartel on 25th May 2012.
Straight out of Melbourne city comes one of the Nation’s most talked about MC’s, Maundz, ready to unleash his highly anticipated sophomore LP titled Zero upon the masses. Flying the flag high for the scenes undeniably most hyped up emerging independent force that is Crate Cartel, Maundz is joined by fellow Cartelian and beat smith extraordinaire WIK for the entirety of what is sure to be heralded as one of the country’s slickest hip hop releases to date.
Wik, having proved his skills behind the sp1200 in recent local releases, has collected an eclectic slew of head nodders for and neck snappers for Australia’s most promising up and coming MC to get funky on.
Known for spitting with effortless conviction and a love for all things vernacular orientated, Maundz has yet again delved deep into the A4 to bring his unique and charismatic presence over dirty bass lines, big breaks and dusty samples provided from Wik, all while maintaining the humour and honesty that has earned him nationwide respect.
Tracks such as March The 10th and Slang Rap form vivid storyline’s over Wik’s incomparably smooth production, while Maundzilla paints a much different picture as Maundz gets crafty on some double-time, providing a dark tale of a 100 foot high menace stomping through the city over two Godzilla inspired bangers. Not ones to shy away from topic, Wik and Maundz have shown diversity with a number of different concept tracks throughout album, and have had no qualms about going in on the battle joints which Maundz is prolifically known for.
Zero is littered with a who’s who of hip hop from Australia and abroad, featuring collaborative efforts from New Yorks number one man of the moment Action Bronson, ARIA award winning Drapht, Golden Era’s Vents and Sesta, Melbourne kings Brad Strut and Bias B, and of course Crate Cartel. The underlay for these MC’s is a bevvy of live instrumentation complemented with slick samples, the way hip hop should be done. Welcome to the world of Zero, kick off your shoes and relax your socks, Wik and Maundz are out for gusto.
“The album has had a lot of live instrumentation go into it to thicken it up to give it more character, and we treated the original samples as the foundation on which to build on.I feel I have some of the best mc’s/dj’s around on this album, plus with Geko behind the boards mixing everything, it’s a no brainer that we’ve put an abundance of thought and care into it…” Maundz
Tracklisting 01. Induction 02. Zero 03. Gusto 04. All Quotes ft. Brad Strut & Action Bronson 05. Maundzilla 06. Take it Back ft. Bias B 07. Traveling Lady 08. Toys (skit) 09. C U Next Tuesday ft. Drapht 10. Agent 86 11. Zero’s Theme 12. Homicide ft. Vents & Sesta 13. How ‘Bout a Drink (skit) 14. The Flipside ft. Alyson Murray 15. Slang Rap 16. March the 10th 17. Letters and Numbers ft. Crate Cartel 18. Wik’s Theme 19. Then Till Now 20. 3 and 3 Noughts
First 100 pre-orders will receive an album, mix-tape, and A3 poster -all signed by Maundz and Wik. Get in fast! Maundz – Zero is available May 25, 2012.
