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Thundamentals drop new video – “THUNDA”

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Almost 12 months to the day since releasing their debut album Sleeping On Your Style, Thundamentals are showing no signs of slowing down as they announce their Still Sleepin’ Tour. This upcoming tour will be the last chance this year for fans to catch Thundamentals touring their debut album Sleeping On Your Style before they release new material in 2011. As well as appearances at Newtown Festival and Peats Ridge Festival, two of these tour shows will see Thundamentals team up with USA legends Bone Thugs-N-Harmony on their 2010 Australian tour. Still Sleepin’ Tour 2010 Nov 14th @ Newtown Festival, … Continue reading Thundamentals drop new video – “THUNDA”

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Tuka – Will Rap For Tuka (Out Now) + Free Download

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After years of humbly impressing Australian audiences as a member of Thundamentals, Rumpunch and Sketch The Rhyme, it’s now time for emcee Tuka to step to the fore and distinguish himself as one of the country’s most exciting lyrical talents. As comfortable rocking over a stomping Gypsy horn line as he is over Dub-Reggae or a driving Boom Bap rhythm. Tuka’s debut LP Will Rap For Tuka is the culmination of years honing his craft, both in written form and performance and delivers one of 2010’s most diverse efforts right before the buzzer sounds. With only two guests on the … Continue reading Tuka – Will Rap For Tuka (Out Now) + Free Download

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Pagen Elypsis On Top Billin’ (Prime & Purpose)

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After half a decade of paying dues, dropping mix tapes and earning stripes on the emcee battle circuit, Adelaide hip-hop dynasty Pagen Elypsis have finally released their debut album One Way Ticket on their own independent imprint Double Or Nothing Records. Heralded by the singles One Hit Away and Aerobiks and a series of incendiary hometown shows, the warm reception to their debut disc drew praise from SA street press Onion (who ranked the group #7 in its 2010 Onion Crop list of hip-hop/electronic acts to watch) and even Suffa from Hilltop Hoods. The group comprised of Prime, Purpose, Pohetikut, … Continue reading Pagen Elypsis On Top Billin’ (Prime & Purpose)

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Dialectrix – Audio Projectiles, internet bullshit & a fluey Fluent

Jim Steps

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 incredible era in the genre’s history. Dialectrix, along with Mercury Prize winner Plutonic Lab and prolific Sydney DJ 2buck have taken this historical approach to produce Audio Projectile, the second album from one of Australia’s most talented wordsmiths.  The album is the work of collaboration in the truest sense. Aiming to capture the vivid sounds of the classics, Audio Projectile is their enjoyment of the past, … Continue reading Dialectrix – Audio Projectiles, internet bullshit & a fluey Fluent

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Reason – Remix Downloads

Jim Steps

Having withstood the test of time, Reason continues to personify both tenure and standard as one of Australia’s true veteran’s of the underground Hip Hop scene with 15 years experience under his belt. The Reason story reflects true preservation of his belief in maintaining a constant yet positive presence. Reason practices what he preaches by promoting positive content in a context that is truly street, yet with a personal message contained within. A lover of graffiti, politics, life and the environment, these are examples of the diversity that the listener envelops into their own conscience. What Influences You Musically? “The … Continue reading Reason – Remix Downloads

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Hermitude – Get In My Life: New Single & Launch Parties

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Hermitude bring the good times back to the stage and airwaves with new song Get In My Life. Call em futurebeats; call em hip hop; call em electro. They don’t care – just download this instrumental monster and come to the launch parties and dance. The track is available for FREE download from http://www.elefanttraks.com/hermitude and is the first taste of their 2011 album (title TBC). Hermitude will be launching their new single with two limited capacity shows in Melbourne and Sydney (tix selling fast). Tickets on sale now via http://www.elefanttraks.oztix.com.au Get In My Life Launch Parties 10th December – Northcote … Continue reading Hermitude – Get In My Life: New Single & Launch Parties

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4th Wall City – Flight Of The Raven

Jim Steps

4th Wall: The invisible wall through which the audience views the characters of stage and screen. City: a large or important town. What if hip hop was more about telling poignant stories rather than simply representing your neighbourhood? What if the music featured no bass lines or drum patterns used previously by other artists and the MCs inhabited different characters as an actor would, rather than just sprouting opinion after opinion? If you hear anything like this, you would have just stepped into 4th Wall City. 4th Wall City were proud to release their debut album Flight of the Raven … Continue reading 4th Wall City – Flight Of The Raven

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Brisbanes Profecy Releases “Let The Music Play” EP [Free Download]

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Australian Hip Hop is growing strong and growing with it is Brisbane emcee Profecy. The 20 year old is just about to unleash his debut CD titled Let The Music Play, a 5-track EP, showcasing the versatility and talent of what people are claiming to be the most promising artist in Australian hip hop. On the production side of things, Profecy has collaborated with up and coming Belgium producer Benno (Cam’ron, SAS). With Benno’s world class production and Profecy’s vibrant delivery and insightful lyrics, you have a ground breaking EP that is bound to turn heads. The EP also features … Continue reading Brisbanes Profecy Releases “Let The Music Play” EP [Free Download]

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Ishu presents the new single ‘Progress feat. Mantra’ [A World In Progress – Out Today]

Jim Steps

Citing his environment as the main influence of his music, it’s no surprise that Sydney-born hip-hop producer Ishu has returned to Australia with a bag full of fresh ideas and a new vision, after travelling throughout Europe and Asia in 2009. Collecting samples and field recordings along the way; Ishu found inspiration in every country he visited, immersing himself in local culture and sketching beats for his forthcoming album release. Now at his new home in Melbourne, it’s time to bring these rough drafts to life. ISHU presents the new single ‘Progress feat. Mantra’ Back in 2008, Ishu had garnered … Continue reading Ishu presents the new single ‘Progress feat. Mantra’ [A World In Progress – Out Today]

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Lowrider – Round the World (Remix feat. Suffa MC)

Jim Steps

The crowd went crazy for Lowriders new remix of Round the World featuring Suffa MC of the Hilltop Hoods on Friday the 5th at the Gov! The only way to hear this new single is on your radio, so if you missed out make sure to request it on your favorite radio station. Bigger. Brighter. Bolder: Just three words to nail the irresistible sound of hot Adelaide quartet Lowrider’s second album, Round the World. Having forged a reputation as one of the most mesmerising live acts around and with one acclaimed album already under their belt, the foursome of Paul … Continue reading Lowrider – Round the World (Remix feat. Suffa MC)

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Illy’s The Chase – Hits ARIA Charts at #25!

Jim Steps

The second album from Melbourne emcee Illy has made a phenomenal impact in its first week of release, landing at #25 on the ARIA Album Chart and #4 on the ARIA Urban Chart. The album received a Triple J ‘Feature Album’ slot and the hit single It Can Wait (ft Owl Eyes) was the #9 Most Added track to radio (The Music Network) during the week of October 25th. The Chase is fuelled by the blazing first single It Can Wait (ft. Owl Eyes) (#3, #4 most played on Triple J through the first two weeks of October 2010 and … Continue reading Illy’s The Chase – Hits ARIA Charts at #25!

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Fatty Phew – 20up10down [New Track – Free Download]

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Geelong’s Legendary emcee Fatty Phew, is back better than ever. Phew’s versatility has always been known after the underground classic release 23 Years in the Making and more recently The Best Things In Life Are Free Mixtape. (Check that out here.) Written and recorded November 8th 2010. Produced by Alter Ego. Recorded/Mixed/Mastered by Deece. Get ready for Fatty Phews Mixtape coming real soon. http://www.myspace.com/phewcha http://www.myspace.com/beatsbyego http://www.myspace.com/bwivdeece Continue reading Fatty Phew – 20up10down [New Track – Free Download]

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The Last Kinection – Happy People [Stream New Track]

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Elefant Traks are thrilled to announce The Last Kinection are joining their roster and will release their second album The Next of Kin in the second half of 2010. The Last Kinection have close ties with the label: they were the main support on the last national tour with The Herd and have collaborated musically. The Last Kinection are known for stylish Indigenous flavoured hip hop but their foundation is family. The group, its music and image is a way of expressing their pride and honour, respect and knowledge for their culture and elders. Drawing influence from their Kabi Kabi heritage, TLK represent what it is … Continue reading The Last Kinection – Happy People [Stream New Track]

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That’s Them – BAM! [New Video Clip]

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Thats Them Feat. Kerser, Swarmy & DJ Mathmatics – BAM! Heres the brand new video which is taken from the forthcoming That’s Them album The G-Up set to be released Dec 17th The G-UP features 17 tracks, with guest appearances from Smashbrothers, Kerser, Swarmy, Scott Burns, Rinse and DJ Mathmatics More information to come soon. Directed by Avene http://www.facebook.com/thatsthem http://www.lookupinthesky.com.au Continue reading That’s Them – BAM! [New Video Clip]

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HEAT 4 HUNTZ: Massive ebay auction

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Are you ready to witness the most amazing collection of local Hip Hop ever listed for auction? The cream of Australia’s talent has pooled together for a once in a lifetime eBay listing, offering some extremely rare & desirable bits n’ pieces from their own collections all in the name of fund-raising for our friend HUNTER-SBX. The “HEAT 4 HUNTZ” eBay auction begins late Sunday the 7th of November 2010 & hopes to raise a decent amount to donate to the Perth, Western Australian stalwart who is battling with Cancer. 100% of all proceeds of the auction will be donated … Continue reading HEAT 4 HUNTZ: Massive ebay auction

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Rappertag – Suffa #14

Jim Steps

This is the 14th installment of rappertag featuring Suffa So far it’s been: 1). 360 2). Urthboy 3.) Brad Strut 4.) Fraksha 5.) Bias B 6.) Newsense 7.) Briggs 8.) Hunter 9.) The Master 10.) Hau 11.) Nay 12.)Lotek 13.)1/6 14.) Suffa To Come: 15.) Headlock Previous 3 Tags: ‘Parade Of The Dead’ debuts at #1, and goes gold in first week! The Parade Of The Dead DVD debuted at #1 on the ARIA Charts and went Gold in its first week.If you haven’t picked one up yet check out the footage from the DVD on Hilltop Hoods YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/hilltophoods Continue reading Rappertag – Suffa #14

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Phrase Writes 3rd Album – New Single “Never Fade”

Jim Steps

It’s been an amazing year for Phrase since the release of his critically acclaimed album Clockwork on 24th April, 2009. This past year has seen Phrase nominated for both an Aria & J Award, rocking sold out shows all over the country, smashing almost every major festival you can think of (Big Day Out, Homebake, Sounds of Spring etc) and collaborating with some of the most outstanding artists Australia has to offer (Wendy Matthews, Kram, Ian Kenny, Daniel Merriweather). Phrase’s Clockwork was a groundbreaking record for Australian Hip-Hop and was praised for its cross genre sound and risk taking, earning … Continue reading Phrase Writes 3rd Album – New Single “Never Fade”

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The Tongue feat. Joyride – Crazy [Film Clip]

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Sydney Stand Up: The Tongue drops his eagerly anticipated second single Crazy featuring Joyride. Produced by Elgusto and taken from his new album Alternative Energy, out now on Elefant Traks. Directed by Kiah Roache-Turner. The Wildside Tour heads around the country throughout November, co-headlined by Spit Syndicate with support from Class A. In celebration the lads from Spit Syndicate have released a brand new track, for FREE download. Get that below. Tickets are available now from elefanttraks.oztix.com.au More info on the tour is available here. Wildside Tour feat. The Tongue + Spit Syndicate Supported by Class A 5th November – ANU Bar, CANBERRA, 6th … Continue reading The Tongue feat. Joyride – Crazy [Film Clip]

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M-Phazes takes home an ARIA for “Best Urban Album”

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The ARIA Awards is the Australian music industry’s night-of-nights – our Grammy Awards, if you will – although this year all the “genre” categories are being announced prior to Sunday night’s award ceremony.Falling amongst these “genre” categories is the Best Urban Album award, the winner of which was just announced moments ago. Here is the official statement from ARIA:Winning his first ever ARIA Award in the category of Best Urban Album is M-Phazes for the album Good Gracious. Renowned for his ability to craft the perfect beat, his global pedigree is reflected by praise from his peers with an ever-growing … Continue reading M-Phazes takes home an ARIA for “Best Urban Album”

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Bliss N Eso – Addicted [Film Clip & Behind The Scenes)

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After 3 months in making, Bliss N Eso return with the highly anticipated clip for Addicted! Shot in stop motion using over 2,200 photos. The clip was shot in a warehouse in West Auckland (NZ) which use to be the headquarters for bikie crew Headhunters. The clip features graffiti from none other Askew One and Dues who spent 6 days straight working their way around the warehouse and used over 300 cans of paint. A big shout out to the Fish n Clips crew who helped make this concept come to reality. Addicted was directed by James Solomon and shot … Continue reading Bliss N Eso – Addicted [Film Clip & Behind The Scenes)

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Rappertag – 1/6 #13

Jim Steps

This is the 13th installment of rappertag featuring 1/6 So far it’s been: 1). 360 2). Urthboy 3.) Brad Strut 4.) Fraksha 5.) Bias B 6.) Newsense 7.) Briggs 8.) Hunter 9.) The Master 10.) Hau 11.) Nay 12.)Lotek 13.)1/6 To Come: 14.) Suffa 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 … Continue reading Rappertag – 1/6 #13

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Meggs and Rone feature in The Underbelly Project

Jim Steps

In 2009 a project began four stories underneath the skin of New York. For 100 years, a massive subway station sat unfinished, unused, undiscovered. Over the course of the last year, artists have been secretly escorted into that station to leave their creative mark. Unobstructed by the pressures of commercial sales, email, or daily routines, each artist painted for one full night. The original entrance has since been removed and darkness has reclaimed the station. It has become an elusive pirate treasure of contemporary art. Welcome to The Underbelly Project. More details of the project have come to light in … Continue reading Meggs and Rone feature in The Underbelly Project

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Drapht Rapunzel Tour

Jim Steps

It’s been a long time between drinks for west coast emcee and wordsmith Drapht. Having had a massive 08 and 09, most of 2010 has been spent teaming up with Brothers Grimm producer Trials working on the follow up. Drapht has been holed up in a home studio writing, crossing out, rewriting, cutting, pasting, cutting again, deleting, occasionally banging his head against a wall and then finally kicking back and smiling. The success of 2008’s Brothers Grimm, which spawned the massive radio hits Jimmy Recard and Falling (Jimmy Recard was the #2 most played track on JJJ in 08 and … Continue reading Drapht Rapunzel Tour

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Mata & Must – Low Life’s Gospel 12″ EP (Out Nov)

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Mata & Must are about to let loose their second vinyl only release for 2010, the Low Life’s Gospel 12″ EP. This time the lads have teamed up with world travelled Rasta/Dub vocalist Jornick Joe Lick from French Guyana, as well as local lynchpin DJ Wasabi (aahh spotlight here). Available digitally and physically in November from iTunes and independent record stores or pre-order now at http://www.pangproductions.com.au Catch Mata & Must on their Business In Tracksuits Tour through November and December with One Sixth and Kings Konekted on selected dates. Vinyl Tracklist: Side A 1. Universal Cryout feat.. Jornick 2. Low … Continue reading Mata & Must – Low Life’s Gospel 12″ EP (Out Nov)

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Ravenous – 20Ten

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To Melbourne’s hip hop community, Raven started with regular visits to Melbourne’s 106.7 PBS FM back in the prime of The Formula, dropping rhymes on Australia’s most respected and long running hip hop radio show. Raven was the producer and one of two MCs from Lost Soulz, a group he founded with Budsa and DJ Perplex. After honing their stage craft and lyricism in Victoria’s backyards and house parties, Lost Soulz released their highly regarded 2004 debut, Conveyor Belt, and contributed the anthemic Sacrilege to the Nuffsaid Records compilation In Case You Didn’t Know. The group have since made guest … Continue reading Ravenous – 20Ten

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Illy – The Chase [Out Now]

Jim Steps

Melbourne MC Illy returns with a stunning second album, The Chase. Fuelled by the blazing first single It Can Wait feat. Owl Eyes (#3, #4 most played on Triple J through the first two weeks of October 2010 and added to NOVA nights nationally and across the board in Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane), the album is the addiction to desire- the moments that define all the emotion and uncertainty of the pursuit of happiness. Buoyed by an incredible palette of infectious production, The Chase is filled with soaring melodies (M-Phazes work on Cigarettes), hard hitting flow (We Don’t Care) and unmistakable chart topping appeal … Continue reading Illy – The Chase [Out Now]