Author: Jim Steps

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Ciecmate – Game Over LP: New Exclusive Track ‘I Ain’t The One To Fuck With’

Jim Steps

In the Immortal Game, there are few Grandmasters. They let their hands do the talking, issuing 
challenges where skill meets skill and strategy becomes reality. To succeed, you have to have 
knowledge and clarity: one false move and you’re lost. Ciecmate is in it for the long haul. His label, Broken Tooth Entertainment, is eighteen releases deep, each one another move in a coordinated plan of attack. Since BTE’s inception, Ciecmate has craftily built a stable of some of Australia’s most influential underground hip hop artists. A scene builder. It’s time for him to reveal the vision he’s been refining … Continue reading Ciecmate – Game Over LP: New Exclusive Track ‘I Ain’t The One To Fuck With’

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D’Opus & Roshambo – new album ‘Past Time’ out early April through Mercury Switch/Inertia

Jim Steps

Canberra producer & emcee duo D’Opus & Roshambo have teamed up again to bring out their long-awaited second LP Past Time, which includes the promotional single Come Find Out featuring Chanel Cole. The album will be released on April 8 on Mercury Switch Lab through Inertia. The duo have drawn from a pool of Australian artists to collaborate on songs throughout Past Time, with Hau (Koolism), Muph (Muph & Plutonic), Dialectrix, Scott Burns, and Mdusu all contributing guest verses to the album. Chanel Cole, member of trip hop group Spook, provides her unique voice on the tracks Bring Happiness and Come … Continue reading D’Opus & Roshambo – new album ‘Past Time’ out early April through Mercury Switch/Inertia

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Joelistics – Heart Remains {New album ‘Voyager’ drops May 6}

Jim Steps

With its nod to 90s electronica, Heart Remains captures the vivid lyricism of Joelistics’ debut solo album. This is not the first single – just a taste for you folks that have been waiting so long. The album is called Voyager and is released on Elefant Traks May 6th 2011. From his time with TZU, Joelistics is regarded as one of the most charismatic frontmen in hip hop, one of the best freestylers to have never battled; a true storyteller influenced by shoegazer electronica and folk as much as classic boom bap hip hop. Self-produced and written in France, Mongolia, … Continue reading Joelistics – Heart Remains {New album ‘Voyager’ drops May 6}

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Bitter Belief – Isolation (Out Now)

Jim Steps

The debut album from Perth MC Bitter Belief. Bitter B has been paying his dues over the last few years on mixtapes, guest spots and rocking stages all over the country, on his own and also touring with SBX’s Drapht. Bitter Belief was also a part of the recent album The Dragon Project with Tomahawk, Defyre and Rob Shaker. Who Would Want me Dead? (feat. Dazastah & Drapht) Isolation is his debut album, featuring production from the West’s best, Optamus, Dazastah, Rob Shaker and Creed Birch. Tracklisting: 1. Introduction 2. Who You Came To See 3. Move Back 4. Burning … Continue reading Bitter Belief – Isolation (Out Now)

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MC 360 features in ‘Bad, Meet Evil’ photo shoot [Designers of album covers, tattoos, illustrations, clothing etc]

Jim Steps

Amid the incessant droning of commerce lecturers and the clinical fluorescent lighting of the university halls, a complex soul emerged from the masses. Societal and parental expectations were put aside and his creative conscience surfaced. Soon, he was staring out the studio window, wondering if he made the right decision in swapping the text books for Textas. Introducing, the illustrative graphic designer and director of clothing label, ‘Bad, meet Evil’. Fonti confidently transfers the bold, dramatic and somewhat gruesome imagery from his mind, to the fabric with a passion. From the quality screen printing to the intricate embroidery, ‘Bad, meet Evil’ is … Continue reading MC 360 features in ‘Bad, Meet Evil’ photo shoot [Designers of album covers, tattoos, illustrations, clothing etc]

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Bliss N Eso: 2ND Melbourne Show Announced for ROA tour! + WIN The VIP Treatment

Jim Steps

After an overwhelming response and the first show selling out, Bliss n Eso have announced a 2nd and final show at Melbourne’s Festival Hall on Saturday June 4th! This 2nd show will also feature an all-ages floor area, giving younger fans a chance to get even closer to the action. Tickets to the new show will be on sale at 9am on Monday March 28th to the public, however we’re giving you the first opportunity to get your hands on tickets before anyone else! An exclusive 24 hour pre-sale will take place from Thursday March 24 from 12 noon, to … Continue reading Bliss N Eso: 2ND Melbourne Show Announced for ROA tour! + WIN The VIP Treatment

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Purpose – If The City Had a Voice Pt. II [FREE DOWNLOAD (Out Now)]

Jim Steps

Leading up to If The City Had a Voice II, Purpose has put out 5 releases both as solo and group efforts, toured the country and continued to grow both in and out of the studio as he honed his sound. This mixtape serves as a pre-cursor to his debut solo album Where It Starts Dropping Late 2011 It is a collaborative effort with DJ Hacksaw (Pagen Elypsis, Battlehoggs, Train of Thought) made up of a handful of original music with some beat-jacks thrown in for good measure. This release paints an avid picture of the new generation in Australian Hip-Hop music and … Continue reading Purpose – If The City Had a Voice Pt. II [FREE DOWNLOAD (Out Now)]

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Crymziko – Rewrite The Page: Debut single from forthcoming EP

Jim Steps

2010 was a big year for Wollongong based hip-hop artist, Crymziko. Starting off the year by releasing his heavily anticipated mixtape/promotional street release Corrosive Oversound, Crymziko went on to perform several shows around the country, both as a headline act and support act, playing alongside names such as Drapht, Downsyde, Illy, Pez, Spit Syndicate, Thundamentals, 360, Mind Over Matter, Skryptcha, Phatchance and more. The MC from the ‘Gong also supported international hip-hop acts Bone Thugs N Harmony (USA) and Scorcher (UK) on their respective tours of Australia. One of the tracks from Crymziko’s debut mixtape, “Badder Than Me”, reached success … Continue reading Crymziko – Rewrite The Page: Debut single from forthcoming EP

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Bliss N Eso’s National Tour Selling Out Fast!

Jim Steps

Bliss N Eso’s winning streak continues, with tickets to their highly anticipated Running on Air tour being snapped up quickly across the country. Shows at Melbourne’s Festival Hall and the Sunshine Coast SOLD OUT within days. Sydney and Hobart are now on final ticket release, with Brisbane, Mt. Gambier, Coff’s Harbour and Hobart not far behind. The winning towns of Bliss N Eso’s innovative Facebook competition have come out in force. With the demand being much higher than what a standard regional venue can accommodate for, the band have created makeshift venues across the country, performing in the courtyard of … Continue reading Bliss N Eso’s National Tour Selling Out Fast!

Independent

2010 Look-Back Series #4: Fubex – The Next Chapter

Jim Steps

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. … Continue reading 2010 Look-Back Series #4: Fubex – The Next Chapter

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Dialect & Despair new film clip – Mission Statement [Episode 3]

Jim Steps

The third film clip from Dialect & Despair’s album The Vortex. Available from JB HI FI, iTunes and all good record stores. This is the third instalment of a three part film clip series. You can find links to the previous two clips below. Dialect & Despair also have a national tour in the works slated for mid year. Be on the look out for these guys hitting a city/town near you. Director // Producer // Director of Photography – Nima Nabili Rad Editor // Colourist – Daniel Principe Focus Puller – Victoria Cocks Camera & Production Assistant – Kabelo Sebesho … Continue reading Dialect & Despair new film clip – Mission Statement [Episode 3]

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Zarkov – Australian Hip Hop: Are We Having Fun Yet (Out Now)

Jim Steps

Zarkov is a 23 year old hip-hop producer from Sydney, Australia. His beats are heavy and electronic with influences ranging from Dub-Step across Wonky, Dirty South and Boom Bap. Zarkov is a member of the Tape Death collective: A group of beatsmiths on the vanguard of tomorrow’s Hip-Hop. Australian Hip Hop: Are We Having Fun Yet showcases some of his remix work from the past 3 years of a varied assortment of Australian and UK MCs. You will be able to hear more of Zarkov’s work on Purpose – If The City Had A Voice II release (out March 17). … Continue reading Zarkov – Australian Hip Hop: Are We Having Fun Yet (Out Now)

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Funkoars release Who’s Your Step Daddy? Re-Release & Instrumental version on iTunes

Jim Steps

In 2003, four of Adelaide’s rawest mother f’ers released their debut full length album entitled Who’s Your Step Daddy to critical ridicule from pop culture and received ZERO commercial radio play. Why?…..Well when you combine a group of filthy blokes, a whole lot of alcohol, various ilicit substances, a gaggle of dirty birds and then translate that into the form Who’s Your Step Daddy, the reaction from the public could only be that of utter disgust. But somehow, this LP containing a dirty dozen of the rawest joints you ever heard in your life became an Aussie Hip-Hop classic and … Continue reading Funkoars release Who’s Your Step Daddy? Re-Release & Instrumental version on iTunes

Obese Records

Pegz announces massive 15 stop national ‘Bomb’s Away’ tour

Jim Steps

Australian hip hop MC and CEO Pegz returns to the solo live scene with his first national tour in 3 years. Celebrating the release of his new album, Drama, Pegz will hit the road this May for a 16-date trek that will see him hit Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth alongside regional towns and cities across the country. Starting in Adelaide, the tour makes its way through Victorian territory before hitting the nation’s capital, down to New South Wales, around Queensland before heading out west for its final leg. Dialectrix will be supporting on all dates promoting his recent release … Continue reading Pegz announces massive 15 stop national ‘Bomb’s Away’ tour

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M-Phazes – Good Gracious Instrumentals & Acappellas – Out Now

Jim Steps

Melbourne-based producer M-Phazes has released the instrumental version of his ARIA Award winning album Good Gracious. The album features the critically acclaimed production from the album, including instrumental versions of songs Goodbye Gravity, Where’s Elvis, For What It’s Worth and The Freak Show alongside selected acappellas. The digital-only release is now available on iTunes and features a special bonus Bass Invaders remix of the track That’s What We On feat. Nine High. M-Phazes will join Illy as they journey nationally for The Chase tour before heading to Austin, Texas to partake at this year’s SXSW Festival where M-Phazes will feature … Continue reading M-Phazes – Good Gracious Instrumentals & Acappellas – Out Now

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The Herd announce their new single ‘The Sum of it All’ (Get it today!)

Jim Steps

The Herd announce their new single The Sum of it All, a slamming tune heavy on melody and an unexpected melancholy. It’s the first taste of their fifth album, due later this year. This song is now available for download by donation from http://www.elefanttraks.com (MP3/320kps). This has been a great approach by The Herd, with reports that some people have been paying up to $50 for the track. The band will make it’s long awaited return to the live arena later this month with 4 intimate shows across the east coast with support from newly signed Elefant Traks artist Joelistics. … Continue reading The Herd announce their new single ‘The Sum of it All’ (Get it today!)

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Class A MC Interview: Milkmen, Money & Music

Jim Steps

aahh: 2010 saw the release of your debut LP Me, Me, Me & Him, The Secret Life of a Receptionist. What so far has been the highlight of this journey? Class A MC: The highlight of the journey was seeing it out and in JB Hi Fi. That was a big goal for me- to get it in stores. It was a very long and arduous journey and to see it finished, packaged and ready for sale was an amazing feeling. After the visit to JB, we then went and drank champagne and ate lots of dumplings to celebrate. The … Continue reading Class A MC Interview: Milkmen, Money & Music

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Theory Of Face – Demz Sqidz (Out Now)

Jim Steps

Theory Of Face is the name of Trials (Funkoars) and DJ Ad-Fu’s (Adroitt Effusive)  psychedelic side project, born from their common love of stoner rock and spontaneity. Originally it started when the guys were playing guitar together for a laugh and it eventually spilt over into the studio. “We’re still pretty much just stumbling our way through learning our instruments at the moment so everything you hear under that banner is the bastard child produced at each session, start to finish, wrap up in a day and hopefully capture the moisty magic type shit”. – Trials The small record now available on … Continue reading Theory Of Face – Demz Sqidz (Out Now)

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Drapht – The Life Of Riley (Drops April 1st) + Tour announcement

Jim Steps

Triple J, Drapht, The Ayems Records and Fidelity Corporation are incredibly proud and happy to announce the release of Drapht’s new studio album The Life of Riley, as well as the tour to launch said album around the nation. It’s been a long time coming and a hell of a process but we assure you, The Life of Riley will be worth the wait.  To quote the man himself, “Never in my life have I put so much time and energy into one single thing. Mentally, the making of this album broke me and drove me to the brink of insanity … Continue reading Drapht – The Life Of Riley (Drops April 1st) + Tour announcement

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Elefant Traks Welcome New Signing: Joelistics

Jim Steps

Elefant Traks welcome new signing: Joelistics!! His debut solo album is called Voyager and it drops May 6. From his time with TZU, Joelistics is regarded as one of the most charismatic frontmen in hip hop, one of the best freestylers to have never battled; a true storyteller influenced by shoegazer electronica and folk as much as classic boom bap hip hop. Self-produced and written in France, Mongolia, China and Australia, Voyager taps into themes of travel, modern world paranoia and growing older. The first single airs late March.  Elefant Traks believe he’s got an absolutely cracking record on his hands and we tend … Continue reading Elefant Traks Welcome New Signing: Joelistics

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Summer Jam 2011 feat. Social Change, Mase & Mattic, Pagen Elypsis, Dialect & Despair & more! March 11 Upstairs @ HQ [Adelaide Fringe Festival]

Jim Steps

Premiere Entertainment are pleased to announce the line up for a new series of  hip hop shows beginning at this years Adelaide Fringe Festival. This all local talent show brings together many of the heavyweights within Hip Hop in South Australia. SUMMER JAM 2011, will feature live performances by, Rhyse Marks – Beatboxing, DJ Sanchez, Social Change, DJ Motion, Mase & Mattic, Pagen Elypsis, Dialect & Despair and more. This massive night will be hosted by none other than K21. Tickets for’ SUMMER JAM 2011 are on sale now thru, Fringtix.. $25 plus booking fee. SUMMER JAM 2011 will be … Continue reading Summer Jam 2011 feat. Social Change, Mase & Mattic, Pagen Elypsis, Dialect & Despair & more! March 11 Upstairs @ HQ [Adelaide Fringe Festival]

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Mind Over Matter with DJ Ilz – Just Like Fireworks Album Tour with Coptic Soldier & Johnny Utah

Jim Steps

Launching their sophomore album Just Like Fireworks, Sydney’s Mind Over Matter announce their national Just Like Fireworks album tour through April/May. Following a massive single tour at the end of 2010, Mind Over Matter will be returning to the stage with a whole new live set and special guests including Coptic Soldier and Johnny Utah. Set for release on March 18th, Just Like Fireworks will be released through new label partners Other Tongues. With almost two albums worth of tracks on the one seventeen track long player, Just Like Fireworks is a generous offering from local Sydney duo MCs Willow … Continue reading Mind Over Matter with DJ Ilz – Just Like Fireworks Album Tour with Coptic Soldier & Johnny Utah

Soulmate Records

360 Presents: “Pay Attention – The 21 & Under Mixtape

Jim Steps

Calling all MC’s, singers or DJ’s who are 21 or under: 360 has decided to put together a free downloadable mixtape showcasing some young talent. 360 will host the mixtape and will also rap on a few songs. All you have to do is submit your music. Beats dont have to be original, you can rap/sing/do whatever-the-fuck over any instrumental you like. This won’t be sold so there are no legal issues involved. Feel free to rap over your mate playing an acoustic guitar, whatever.. be creative.. all styles welcome.  360 won’t be choosing artists who do similar music to himself, … Continue reading 360 Presents: “Pay Attention – The 21 & Under Mixtape

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The Silent Titan – For The Rest Of My Days (Out March 11, pre-order below)

Jim Steps

The Silent Titan’s debut album For The Rest of My Days is brought to the world through the creative mind of Tomasz Charuk aka Tommy Fiasko, of the Thundamentals. Producing music for almost ten years, this album has been a long time coming. The Silent Titan is a Blue Mountains based artist drawing influence from producers such as DJ Premier, Black Milk, J Dilla and local Australian stalwarts Hermitude. The Silent Titan flips his unique style upon the album, while developing a body of music which is sure to be heard loud and clear in the modern hip hop movement. … Continue reading The Silent Titan – For The Rest Of My Days (Out March 11, pre-order below)

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Phatchance & Coptic Soldier Reach Capacity 3 Weeks Running @ Sydney’s Oxford Art Factory

Jim Steps

February saw solo artists Phatchance and Coptic Soldier reach capacity three weeks running at Sydney’s Oxford Art Factory as they launched their acoustic Hip-Hop EPs. The residency followed the release of both their lead singles that are currently receiving regular spot play on Triple J. In recognition of the release, Coptic Soldier was featured as a Triple J Unearthed spotlight artist and also in Triple J’s weekly podcast. The duo’s lead singles both feature Brisbane folk act Charlie Mayfair who flew down every week to support the residency. You can hear/download the singles below. Phatchance – Build It Up feat. … Continue reading Phatchance & Coptic Soldier Reach Capacity 3 Weeks Running @ Sydney’s Oxford Art Factory

Prime Records

Lariken – Happy as Larry EP [Available March 26]

Jim Steps

Adelaide hip hop artist and renowned battle emcee Lariken is releasing his debut EP, Happy As Larry on March 26. Coming off the back of his recent battle success, Happy As Larry is a series of tracks meant to engage the mentality of keeping a happy mood and showing that even through his experience with battles, his subject matter can be varied and multi-topical. The EP features production from Trials (Funkoars), K21 (Greenhouse), Rotten Produce and Lariken. With guest verses/hooks from K21, Chase, Eager and Kimberly Hale. Alongside the EP, Prime Records is currently running a promotion where all pre-orders will … Continue reading Lariken – Happy as Larry EP [Available March 26]

LookUP Records

Bingethinkers – Where Are They Now…. [Out Now – Don’t Sleep!]

Jim Steps

Over the past half-decade, Bingethinkers have built their reputation as one of Sydney’s most dynamic hip hop outfits- electrifying audiences with their remarkable live show. The group is comprised of MC Rinse on the mic, DJ 2Buck (Dialectrix, Gully Platoon) on the decks (and beats) and producers Aeon (a member of Sydney rock/electronica act Decoder Ring) and PSYKEone on the beats. This combination of high energy, boom bap production and razor sharp lyrics create an unmatched collection of individual talent sharing a single ethos. Following up from the release of their ShelfLife mixtape (2007), Bingethinkers formed LookUP with fellow Sydneysiders … Continue reading Bingethinkers – Where Are They Now…. [Out Now – Don’t Sleep!]

Gentleman’s Relief Records

Low Budget – A Hard Act To Follow [Free Download]

Jim Steps

After a stellar 2009 in which ribald hip hop duo Low Budget released their sophomore longplayer Laserdisc to critical acclaim, slid their single Tailor Made into the AIR charts and won Triple J’s Unearthed competition to electrify Splendour in the Grass (not to mention notching up high-profile supporting slots for the likes of Nas and Redman & Method Man), the Melbourne pair is back in the laboratory putting the finishing touches on their latest piece of weird science – the forthcoming Poolside EP. A Hard Act to Follow, the lead single from the EP, finds MC Gentleman Gene’s lothario flow … Continue reading Low Budget – A Hard Act To Follow [Free Download]

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Terra Firma hits Gluttony – March 5th [Adelaide Fringe]

Jim Steps

Since 1995, Terra Firma have been a driving force in Australian hip hop. As members of Adelaide’s legendary Certified Wise collective, MC/producer Simplex, MC Raph A.L, MC Mic Lez and DJ Dyems have delivered a body of work that is one of the most distinguished in the Antipodes. With razor sharp, socially conscious lyricism delivered over Simplex’s melodic and detailed beats, they’ve been a guiding light in the local movement during its gradual growth to maturity over the last decade. Terra Firma have been performing live extensively since 1999, and have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in hip hop … Continue reading Terra Firma hits Gluttony – March 5th [Adelaide Fringe]