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Adelaide’s Newest Hip Hop Night!

Jim Steps

Hi Top is Adelaide’s newest regular hip hop night night with live acts and Hip Hop DJ’s all night long. Placing local and national Hip Hop artists amongst a myriad of renowned Hip Hop DJ’s will ensure the party goes off. Don’t miss the launch party tonight. Tonight Oct 28th @ Higher Ground. Light Square. Kicks off at 9pm – 4am – With plenty of drink specials and only $12 on the door Hi Top’s the place to be on Friday nights. With a stella lineup including: Jimmy J Az-TeK Universal Footprints Third Degree DJ Dialect and DJ Faint One Facebook  ||  Facebook Event Page Continue reading Adelaide’s Newest Hip Hop Night!

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Sin Synik – Sinxtape

Jim Steps

Another free mixtape, wohoo! We sense your sarcasm in these days of every fucken kid dropping “mixtapes” and we understand. Yes, the internet is usually uncapped for most these days but why should you have to wait for something to download only to delete it 5 minutes later cause MC Burnamic just wasn’t what you were looking for? Well it’s alright, we here at Down For The Count Records have got you. Introducing Sin Synik. Some of you have heard him on the Down For The Count Label album, some know him from way back as Sinks in the group Skematics. Some of … Continue reading Sin Synik – Sinxtape

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Sietta – No Longer Hurt: Official Video Clip

Jim Steps

Be prepared to be impressed by the fiery electronic soul of Darwin duo Sietta, made up of producer/instrumentalist James Mangohig and vocalist Caiti Baker. Their début album The Seventh Passenger is turning heads in all the right directions.  Both experienced musical childhoods: Caiti travelled throughout Australia to blues and folk festivals with her blues musician father, absorbing dog-eared record collections stocked with Etta James, Memphis Minni and Aretha Franklin; while James sat on wooden church pews with gospel music soaring around him. Caiti spent her entire teenage years recording herself on her dad’s 8 track digital recorder, learning to sing by building harmonies over … Continue reading Sietta – No Longer Hurt: Official Video Clip

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Dailectrix – Rapper Tag #44

Jim Steps

Rapper Tag continues to grown and build on early momentum with the latest tag from Melbourne emcee Dialectrix. Dialectrix drops Rapper Tag #44 with a crazy split screen video featuring DJ 2Buck on the decks with Versus Media behind the camera. Check out our most recent interview with Dialectrix regarding his Audio Projectile release from earlier in the year.  The unique synergy created between artists was a defining character in the creativity and success of hip hop during the 1990s. Hip hop crews were bound together by their ideas in the moment and this interaction, at times tense, marked an … Continue reading Dailectrix – Rapper Tag #44

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Robert Hunter (1975 – 2011)

Jim Steps

Robert Hunter died at 7am Thursday 20 at Murdoch Hospice Western Australia. Hunter had been suffering from terminal cancer since his diagnosis in 2009. He struggled for the last few days and then peacefully passed with his mother by his side. Hunter’s family are making funeral arrangements and will issue a media statement with details of the special memorial gathering planned for fans and music industry peers. His mother Trish says “I had 36 years with my beautiful son, he was the light of my life and I am so proud of what he achieved in the short time that … Continue reading Robert Hunter (1975 – 2011)

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Funkoars – The Quickening Interview

Jim Steps

The Funkoars are back n’ badder than ever and are coming to a town near you with The Quickening Album Launch Tour, which will see them touring extensively throughout the country from September through November. We catch up with Trials as he recovers from a crazy Melbourne show late last week.  aahh: The Quickening is the 4th LP from The Funkoars, would you describe this as the most ‘Classic’ album to date from The Funkoars, in terms of sound and overall finished product? Trials: As far as OUR take on ‘classic’, yeah, I’d say this embodies everything that makes us … Continue reading Funkoars – The Quickening Interview

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Homegrown 2 – Adelaide (Oct. 21)

Jim Steps

HQ’s celebration of the local hip hop scene returns with a line up featuring some of Australia’s finest. The event will also see the return to Adelaide for hip hop legends Def Wish Cast. Def Wish Cast return with the banger Dun Proppa, the first single from their upcoming album Evolution Machine. Also featuring on the night are Sydney’s Horrorshow, and Adelaide’s Dialect & Despair. The Tongue, who is currently on his national The Sextape tour will also be in Adelaide to share his sexual secrets on stage. Jjoining this already massive line up is none other than your rappers favourite rapper Mantra, who … Continue reading Homegrown 2 – Adelaide (Oct. 21)

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Summadayze Adelaide – New Years Eve *Win A Double Pass*

Jim Steps

Black. White. Grey. It’s all a bit blah, really. Where’s the fun? Where’s the excitement? Where’s all the colour gone? Well, Future Entertainment is bringing it back in all of its vivid glory. We’ve found a place where colour thrives, every day and every night. Somewhere you can splash bright green over there, some yellow up there, and sky blue or crazy hot pink everywhere. At any time, anywhere, you can paint the town red, purple, orange or whatever you like. It’s your world, your party, your New Years Eve … so lift the lid and make a splash! Welcome … Continue reading Summadayze Adelaide – New Years Eve *Win A Double Pass*

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Brad Strut cast in feature film ‘Pinball’

Jim Steps

The Melbourne-based production company, Holscope, announced today that local hip-hop icon and Lyrical Commission founding member, Brad Strut, has been cast as Kurt Thorp in the crime actioner, Pinball. He will be starring alongside up and coming talent and recent VCA graduate, Kevin Kiernan-Molloy, who has been cast in the lead role of Clint Thorp. Writer/director, Matt Holcomb, stated, “Brad has been a formidable force in the Australian and international hip-hop scenes for over ten years, and Kevin is a major new talent who blew us all away in the proof-of-concept “Pinball” short film. Brad and Kevin together onscreen is a … Continue reading Brad Strut cast in feature film ‘Pinball’

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Impossible Odds – Against All Odds

Jim Steps

Based around the core of front-man Rival MC and DJ Returnagain, Impossible Odds are an Indigenous Hip Hop/Soul group from Brisbane. Mon October 3rd saw the release of their long awaited debut album Against All Odds. First single Everything was ushered out late July and went about cutting a swathe through alternative radio. Tue August 16th it became the 4th most downloaded track on Australian radio through AMRAP’s AIR IT, where it has also spent 6 straight weeks in the top 5 tracks on the AIR IT Hip Hop chart (currently #2). With one EP and 3 singles released over … Continue reading Impossible Odds – Against All Odds

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Sony XBA Headphones | Who said you can’t get quality In-ear Headphones?

Jim Steps

With the ever increasing rise in popularity of digital media, smart phones and in-turn portable music, the need for quality compact headphones has never been more important. Whether you’re listening to tunes on the train or music in the park, Sony Australia’s upcoming range of newly announced Balanced Armature (BA) in-ear headphones, including 11 high-performance models, features the latest micro technology for every keen  music lover. Axe ambient noise and up the sub-woofer with Sony’s new range of In-ear Headphones, featuring Sony’s new “Balanced Armature” technology, these In-ear Headphones are designed for music enjoyment, offering a high-performance sound quality listening experience.  Highly sensitive micro-size BA drivers in the new range provides … Continue reading Sony XBA Headphones | Who said you can’t get quality In-ear Headphones?

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DeadBeatSociety X RunRoyal.Com

Jim Steps

DeadBeatSociety in association with http://www.runroyal.com present a limited edition free download. Premiere underground Brisbane hip hop artists DeadBeatSociety are set to drop their debut self titled release and fall nothing short of delivering hip hop heat hotter than what’s cookin in Hells Kitchen. With initial members Dirt Dex, Twitch The Hatred and Juelz Vega forming the crew in early 2008 they quickly hit their straps developing a hellsworthy unique sound; and since joining forces with Pi Emc3e, P.Butta and Tendancee (Pure Product) shortly thereafter they’ve taken their rightful place in the game as the formidable crew to be reckoned with .. … Continue reading DeadBeatSociety X RunRoyal.Com

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Eloquor – Human Condition EP

Jim Steps

Melbourne’s Eloquor will be releasing his 7 track EP entitled Human Condition come early November. The ethically outspoken emcee has spent much of the 2011 slamming hype duties on the Pegz ‘Bombs Away Tour’ alongside Dialectrix, Joe New and DJ 2Buck, still managing to bring his own project to life despite a busy schedule. The release credits contributing efforts from 1/6 and Pegz, production mastery from Suffa and Simplex, with featured cuts by DJ 2Buck and Slap618. The album is a banger, and will undoubtedly earn this hard-working emcee some new fans with its catchy hooks and inspiring sentiment. Watch this space … Continue reading Eloquor – Human Condition EP

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aahh brand of the month: Afends Clothing

Jim Steps

Afends was established in Byron Bay in 2006 and is street fashion inspired by art, surf and skate. The label has managed to draw from a lot of older surf and skate labels that have existed over time. Afends have come a long way since 2006 and now have 4 concept stores in Byron Bay, Kuta Bali, Bondi Sydney and Melbourne.  They have recently moved in to a massive new office and warehouse space in their home town of Byron Bay and have been lucky enough to employ over 15 of their friends. In addition to this, the label are hitting … Continue reading aahh brand of the month: Afends Clothing

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Vents receives ARIA Nomination

Jim Steps

Congratulations to Vents with news this week his album Marked For Death snagged an ARIA nomination for ‘Best Urban Album’. Vents sophomore release Marked for Death was produced by Trials from The Funkoars, and the album features Golden Era label mates Hilltop Hoods, and Sesta from The Funkoars. Also big congratulations to Trials who not only produced Vents’ – Marked For Death but also primarily produced 7 time ARIA nominee Drapht’s – The Life Of Riley album, including the track, Rapunzel which was also nominated for Single Of The Year. Coming soon from Vents a brand new film clip for the title track … Continue reading Vents receives ARIA Nomination

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The Psyde Projects OZ EP Tour

Jim Steps

Late last year The Psyde Projects went off on their first ever tour to promote their début album, Welcome to Boomtown. After their very successful album launch, their hit single Kay-Pee-Em got picked up by Australia’s national music radio show, Triple J, received great reviews and was played on high rotation! This year they’re set to tour nationally again to promote their second 6 track EP aptly titled The Psyde Projects: Volume II. Whilst still staying true to the sampling culture of early hip-hop producers, this recent effort takes their sound into slightly more electronic territory. Watch Triple J Unearthed for the … Continue reading The Psyde Projects OZ EP Tour

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Ciecmate Presents: Chess Sounds Vol.1 Exclusive Leak Brad Strut – I Need Change

Jim Steps

For every Ciecmate beat that’s made it out into the world, there have been scores of others laying in wait, lurking, watching for the right MC. With Chess Sounds Vol.1, Ciecmate has brought his cunning creations out into the light, pairing them with the craftiest slew of MCs you could hope to assemble. Named after his recently opened production house and recording studio, Chess Sounds features local artists such as the legend Brad Strut, label-mate and fellow Broken Tooth visionary Newsense, Koolism’s Hau, host of the triple j Hip Hop Show, Westline Boomtown murkers Kings Konekted, the irrepressible Trials of … Continue reading Ciecmate Presents: Chess Sounds Vol.1 Exclusive Leak Brad Strut – I Need Change

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Mark B & Dialect – Fresh Wild Fly & Bold

Jim Steps

Yes yes y’all! October 10th 2011 saw the return of the UK’s all-star producer Mark B (Mark B & Blade – The Unknown, Delta – The Lostralian LP) back on his own K-Boro Records imprint with his new brand new single Fresh, Wild, Fly & Bold; a tribute to old-skool Hip-Hop pioneers The Cold Crush Brothers. Trying to steer away from the over saturated ‘pop-rap’ market of recent times, Mark teams up with Dialect to bring it back to absolute basics with gritty-funky samples, hard crunching Emu SP1200 drum machine beats, menacing flutes, & most importantly three of Hip-Hop’s key … Continue reading Mark B & Dialect – Fresh Wild Fly & Bold

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Big Noyd feat. Phil The Agony & Krondon – “All Out” (M-Phazes Remix)

Jim Steps

Australia’s top rank producer M-Phazes and legendary turntablist DJ Rhettmatic get set for the release of Phazed Out. Set for an early 2012 release, the project is a compilation of singles from Coalmine Record’s catalog, remixed by M-Phazes and blended by Rhettmatic. Phazed Out includes features from Saigon, Inspectah Deck, Bekay, Big Noyd, Phil The Agony, Termanology, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Chubb Rock, Sadat X, Heltah Skeltah, CL Smooth, Skyzoo, Masta Ace, Brown Bag AllStars, El Da Sensei, Mela Machinko, J-Live and more. As a sneak peak, check out the project’s first leak, All Out featuring Big Noyd, Phil The Agony & Krondon, … Continue reading Big Noyd feat. Phil The Agony & Krondon – “All Out” (M-Phazes Remix)

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The Last Kinection – Next Of Kin: New Video Clip ‘Are We There Yet?’

Jim Steps

The Last Kinection have created one of the most positively energetic records of 2011, the confronting; the passionate; the inspiring Next Of Kin. Fiercely proud of their culture and history, The Last Kinection are extraordinary: uncompromising in their worldview, but with optimism and an outstretched hand. From the self-assured Find A Way (‘Ngai Wudhim Marigurim Ngai Yirinbu: I am afraid but I’m still strong’); to the commanding Together (‘If you could only spend a day in my shoes, maybe then we could talk, maybe then we could walk together’), Next of Kin is strikingly insightful. It’s the second album from the trio … Continue reading The Last Kinection – Next Of Kin: New Video Clip ‘Are We There Yet?’

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Sky’high – Look At Me Now

Jim Steps

Sky’high is Australia’s most compelling Hip Hop artist yet who displays a raw and aggressive style born from the gutters of Sydney. Tough as nails from a glance but catch a glimpse of that disarming smile and you get a hint there’s a lot more to this character than meets the eye. Growing up in the Housing commissions of Maroubra and Ultimo surrounded by a lifestyle of drugs, alcohol and violence it’s a surprise Sky found the will to do anything other than succumb to criminal influences and/or depression. Yet Sky channeled the frustration and despair of her upbringing into … Continue reading Sky’high – Look At Me Now

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Small Time Hustlers – High Grade

Jim Steps

Made up of Ty Mason, Central Coast’s famed Tycotic, and Jacquie Elvidge, of Newcastle’s former Laird Lomas and Madman, the Small Time Hustlers ‘side project’ formed in late 2010 after the pair collaborated on a piece of music for Ty’s Audio Engineering Diploma. Both Ty and Jacquie have been performing live music since childhood, Ty as the guitarist and lead singer of Metal band Alyxr from the ages eleven to fifteen, and Jacquie studying Classical Guitar from the age of thirteen, also performing in the Army Reserves Royal Australian Corp of Transport Pipes and Drums as a Bass, Tenor and … Continue reading Small Time Hustlers – High Grade

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Kerser – The Nebulizer (Out Now)

Jim Steps

Reigning champion of the notorious Got Beef? battles, achieving a staggering million plus YouTube views and selling more than 3000 copies of his two mixtapes comes Sydney’s cocky, charismatic MC Kerser. Joining forces with freakish beat-banging producer Nebs, Kerser has put together The Nebulizer, his keenly anticipated first album. You already know the story of a place like this – home invasions, drive-by shootings, stabbings, poverty, drugs, desperation, anger. It’s a place you turn your back on, a blight – a cancer on the otherwise smooth arse of the Emerald City. But while Sydney’s hip hop spotlight has been on the inner-city acts making a name … Continue reading Kerser – The Nebulizer (Out Now)

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Reason – Window Of Time

Jim Steps

Reason’s Window of Time is the final solo effort of his pioneering career, a true testament to his twenty plus years of dedication to Australian hip hop and reflective of his journey thus far. Window of Time, in essence, is intended to open minds and expose its listener to a mélange of historical, situational and currently pressing themes. Reason, both a school teacher and youth workshop facilitator, takes actualities to words with the intention of inspiring positive action. The album’s conceptual roots are of a worldly emphasis in contrast to the artists previous releases that were more indicative of his … Continue reading Reason – Window Of Time

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Drapht – One Digital TV Promo

Jim Steps

The Party, Party, Party tour is selling fast and will be one of the hip-hop tours of the year, don’t delay in getting your tickets as we expect a lot of shows on this run to sell out before the day, so get on it! Presented by The Ayems Records, Fidelity Corporation, vmusic.com.au, The Brag, Rave Magazine, Beat Magazine, dB Magazine & X-Press Magazine. Kicking off with Armidale University today (12 October) it’s the start of Drapht’s second last week on the road with Muph & Plutonic, Thundamentals, Layla and Dazastah for The Party, Party, Party Tour BUT everyone’s pretty pumped as they’re bringing it … Continue reading Drapht – One Digital TV Promo

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Red Bull Thre3style National Final

Jim Steps

After five awesome state qualifiers that rocked dance floors across the country, DJ competition Red Bull Thre3Style is set to roll back into Sydney for the national final this October. The unique, international DJ contest drew massive crowds in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide in the last few weeks, with each city witnessing the hottest local mixmasters displaying epic skills on the decks. The competition has just one key rule – that each DJ rocks the house by playing a selection of at least three genres or styles of music in a 15-minute set. Crowned kings of the decks for … Continue reading Red Bull Thre3style National Final

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Trem – Animal Kingdom Video Clip

Jim Steps

With a small but revered discography including two sought after vinyl EPs and his work with the Lyrical Commission on his own Unkut Recordings label, Trem is an elder statesman. Finally, For The Term… makes good on all the promises of his back catalogue. Following up on 2010’s rapturously received teaser single Omega Man, this project hits every target set for it. The second video clip taken from For The Term Of His Natural Life is here. Making it’s big screen début last week in Melbourne at the official listening party, Animal Kingdom features Dontez of Kingz Konekted with production from Beat Butcha. The clip was executed by Josh Davis, Heata, Discourse. Check the clip below. … Continue reading Trem – Animal Kingdom Video Clip

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In Good Company – Syntax / Breach / Whisper – (Out Today) *Win A Copy*

Jim Steps

In Good Company. Three distinctly unique individuals fusing their respective styles together to produce a hybrid self-titled LP. Consisting of Syntax, Breach and Whisper, the dynamic trio are seasoned word-slingers with a partiality for wordplay, stunning punch lines and sonic storytelling. Featuring an assortment of impressive vocal contributors including Eloquor, Mantra, Ginger Van Es, Boltz and Skyzoo (USA) and additional production highlights from heavyweights M-Phazes, Jase, J Smith & Dutch, and Joe Lewis, IGC’s dynamic fusion of mindsets and themes of exploration have surfaced with brilliance and retrospect. All Part of the Plan feat. Mantra produced by Whisper, takes a cynical look at big business and political agenda, whilst Peter Pan produced by J Smith and Dutch, … Continue reading In Good Company – Syntax / Breach / Whisper – (Out Today) *Win A Copy*

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The Tongue – Sextape Tour kicks off

Jim Steps

When it comes to hip hop there isn’t much The Tongue hasn’t done; an MC Battle champion; an accomplished touring artist and songwriter with two albums; three mixtapes and an EP under his belt.. all before he turned 26. Having toured with the likes of Public Enemy, Dizzie Rascal, Drapht and The Herd, The Tongue connected with the masses via radio hits such as The Punch, Bad Education, The Show and Real Thing. His second album Alternative Energy was feature album on both FBi and 2SER, as well asAlbum of the Week at Drum Media and The Brag. His latest release The Sextape will be a free mixtape available for download September 12th, 2011.    Under the guiding hand of Sydney’s … Continue reading The Tongue – Sextape Tour kicks off

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Reason – Window Of Time (Nov 4)

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The moment of truth has arrived; and the legacy left behind by Reason will further be entrenched within the history of hip hop. Window Of Time drops November 4th 2011, and shall lay testament to Reason’s two and a half decades of dedicated service… In typical Reason style, there are guests aplenty throughout the album. Those sharing mic duties include Lazy Grey, Bias B, Hau, Dialectrix, Hunter, Iron Braydz, Lotek, AJ, Joyride, KYE, Mdusus, Rachel Berry & Rappaport. The album is blessed with superb production from Suffa, Debris, Debate, Mdusu, Geko & WIZDM. Stay tuned for more information on the release … Continue reading Reason – Window Of Time (Nov 4)