Author: Jim Steps

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Gutless Wonders – Force & Sparts (Interalias remix)

Jim Steps

Relative new comer to the scene Sparts, joins G-Force, following his successful debut release Clouded, to bring you a free offering of straight spitting madness to go with your summer beverages. Featuring guests Mol One, Haunts, Maundz and Thorts plus a mix of exclusive beats from WIK, Blazin Marty and Xcise, plus a few jacked favs, ensures Powerlines bangs from start to finish. Here is a remix that Interalias made for the track Gutless Wonders by Force & Sparts. If you havent already, download Force & Sparts – Powerlines – Mediafire link here. Continue reading Gutless Wonders – Force & Sparts (Interalias remix)

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Integer1 – A Thousand Words Album Launch

Jim Steps

Integer1 – A Thousand Words Album Launch The launch of the debut album by Integer1 from After Hours, Certified Wise and Crackhouse Crew. Performing on the night will be: Integer, Kolaps & Jugular DJ Staen 1 (3x Australian DMC champion) Koolta & PT Chris Bass Train Hosted by 2Biz & Jekl $10, 18+, doors open at 9pm. Open mic after the show. Come and have a drink for Kolaps’ birthday. August 28 @ Crown and Sceptre, Adelaide. Q&A with Integer1 I go by the name of… Integer1 or Intalekt or Oy You. Fave thing in my workspace/studio is my: bottle … Continue reading Integer1 – A Thousand Words Album Launch

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Jake Biz – Getthefuckouttahere (Film Clip)

Jim Steps

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 … Continue reading Jake Biz – Getthefuckouttahere (Film Clip)

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Geko – Detonate Feat. Fluent Form & Raven (Film Clip)

Jim Steps

Produced by Geko, featuring Fluent Form & Raven, cuts By DJ Bogues. Flim clip directed by Geko, shot by Sideshow, cut by Discourse & Sideshow, compositing and effects by Discourse. The Crate Cartel have continued to grow from strength to strength, solidifying their spot as one of Australia’s most exciting and talented groups to emerge in recent times. Equipped with an array of diverse talents, The Cartel recently took out best group/crew and best record label for ozhiphop.com awards 2009. This year marks another exciting chapter for the crew with the release of Crate Cartel Radio, which once again showcases … Continue reading Geko – Detonate Feat. Fluent Form & Raven (Film Clip)

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Choose Mics – Beggars Can’t Be Touring

Jim Steps

Choose Mics – Beggars Can’t Be Touring Having dropped their new album Beggars Cant Be Choosers last April, the Choose Mics lads are heading out on the road to cause a rukus on nine massive shows around the nation. Choose Mics will be joined by Syntax, who will be performing new joints off his forth coming album The Musical (preview here) and A-Diction who will be shortly releasing their LP Walkin Alone (details here). Beat master M-Phazes will also be on hand spinning tracks in between sets. Choose Mics – Beggars Can’t Be Touring dates 20 Aug Beach Road Hotel … Continue reading Choose Mics – Beggars Can’t Be Touring

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Bliss N Eso – Running On Air (2010)

Jim Steps

Bliss N Eso’s 2008 ARIA Award-winning, Gold certified album lived up to its name and passed with Flying Colours, spending over 100 weeks on the ARIA Charts. Now the hip hop trio return with their eminent follow-up, Running On Air. After the craziness of playing multiple sold out shows at large scale venues across the nation off the back of Flying Colours, Bliss, Eso and DJ Izm withdrew from the distractions of city life in order to create more material for their fans to connect with. They secluded themselves in rural Victoria for close to six months and sought sanctuary … Continue reading Bliss N Eso – Running On Air (2010)

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Bliss N Eso – Running On Air The Documentary Part 3

Jim Steps

It’s been over 2 years since Bliss N Eso released an album, its taken over 6 months in the studio, and now its only a matter of days away ~ The wait is almost over! Running On Air is available in stores and digitally this Friday, July 30th! Pre-Order the new album Running On Air on iTunes to receive an exclusive Digital Booklet featuring detailed images taken from the 4 piece painting series which was created for the album artwork (Put together by renowned artist Steve Cross). Checkout a preview below – Make sure you place your order before July … Continue reading Bliss N Eso – Running On Air The Documentary Part 3

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M-Phazes – Good Gracious album launch tour

Jim Steps

On March 27th in Melbourne’s Espy Gershwin Room, Australia’s #1 Hip-Hop producer M-Phazes brought together some of Australia’s finest emcee’s and performers to help him launch his debut album Good Gracious and allaussie hip hop were lucky enough to be there. Drapht, Phrase, Pegz, Illy, Muph with Candice Monique, Mantra, 13th Son, Dialectrix, Delta, Nine High, Haunts, a full band, mini choir and even a marching band made up the 35+ crew performing as part of M-Phazes unforgettable show! Catch M-Phazes from August through September 2010 on his official Good Gracious album launch tour – This is one not to … Continue reading M-Phazes – Good Gracious album launch tour

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Mata & Must 7″ Launch

Jim Steps

The new Mata & Must 7″  Skills Don’t Pay / Business In Tracksuits is here. The launch for the 7″ vinyl will feature One Sixth, Fluent Form, Maundz, Maggot Mouf, Dekoda, Full Spectrum, Vince Van Go and Papercutts. All this Saturday July 31, at The Birmingham. Free entry before 10.30/$5 after. Grab a copy of the new 7″ at http://www.pangproductions.com.au or grab it from iTunes…with the instrumentals. Tracklist: A. Skills Don’t Pay B. Business In Tracksuits. Produced by Mata & Must. Cuts by DJ Wasabi. Continue reading Mata & Must 7″ Launch

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Recon – The Beatnik EP

Jim Steps

Recon is an emcee and producer from the Sunshine Coast, Australia. His music is a melting pot of styles, and demonstrates a unique approach to production.  The sun and warm climate of the coast have found their way into his studio and add an island vibe to his creations. Recon is an established artist and has supported a range of Australian  hip-hop acts including Urthboy, Koolism, Hermitude and Muph + Plutonic. His debut solo release The Beatnik EP sees a noticeable increase in substance and quality from earlier outings.  Determined to circulate his art as efficiently as possible, Recon has … Continue reading Recon – The Beatnik EP

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Butterthief presents V.High.P Jam X – Return of the Funk Movement

Jim Steps

If you are looking for something to do in Adelaide this Friday night, Butterthief presents V.High.P Jam X – Return of the Funk Movement. On the night catch Social Change performing with a live band, emcee Requiem from Victoria, Alter Reign, Inkswel (VIC), One Above (Beat Showcase), and Fat Pockets (Funkwig & DJ Snair) spinning Funk and Hip Hop. Details in short: Friday 30th July at Electric Light Hotel 235 Grenfell Street Adelaide $10 Entry 8pm. $15 after 10pm 18+ Butterthief webpage Butterthief twitter roster Continue reading Butterthief presents V.High.P Jam X – Return of the Funk Movement

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Skryptcha – The Numbers (Out Today)

Jim Steps

Sydney emcee Skryptcha will be releasing his anticipated debut full length today! Titled The Numbers, the fourteen-track outing is an honest and personal expression of Skryptcha’s love for the music wrapped up in that old boom-bap and soul sound. Like those who have made a mark in the past, the album is a glorious mix of deft production work, intelligent lyricism and story telling. The Numbers features impressive production by M-Phazes, Chasm, Jase and more and includes the Triple J added single Get Mine. You can stream the track on Skryptcha’s MySpace page. Skryptcha will also play the final leg … Continue reading Skryptcha – The Numbers (Out Today)

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Big Village – Record Label Launch

Jim Steps

Big Village is an independent record label representing the new wave of Sydney’s finest Hip Hop artists.  Tired of jostling for recognition as individual groups, Big Village artists came together to forge a joint identity and carve out new opportunities on their own terms. To celebrate the label’s formation, they will be throwing a massive launch party at the Sandringham Hotel on Saturday August 7th. Performing on the night will be the full Big Village stable, consisting of Daily Meds, Loose Change, True Vibenation, Tuka (Thundamentals), DJ Max Gosford, DJ Morgs and hosted by Jeswon.  The label was founded by the artists it represents and members of all … Continue reading Big Village – Record Label Launch

Illusive Sounds

Bliss N Eso – Running On Air Documentary Part 2

Jim Steps

In the lead up to the release of Bliss n Eso’s brand new album Running On Air the guys will be taking you behind the scenes with a 3 part documentary series. Part 2 (premiering today!) will take you to the Victorian Mountains where Running On Air was written and recorded and features brand new music which has never been heard before! If you missed the first episode check out Part 1 (released Last week) which gives you a unique insight into Bliss n Eso’s highly renowned live show by taking you back to the sold out Flying Colours Live … Continue reading Bliss N Eso – Running On Air Documentary Part 2

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The Tongue – The Show (Alternative Energy Sept 10)

Jim Steps

The Tongue climbs back into the ring with the announcement of his explosive new single The Show. Widely regarded as one of Australia’s most imaginative and skillful emcees, The Show mixes his signature sharp word-play with humour in equal measure to give us a taste of what we can expect from his forthcoming and most accomplished record to date Alternative Energy (Out September 10). The beat is a big-swinging funk bombshell produced by Elgusto (Hermitude, Urthboy) who doesn’t seem to be capable of putting a foot wrong. A bold and energetic music video is in production to accompany the single … Continue reading The Tongue – The Show (Alternative Energy Sept 10)

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Maggot Moufs – Top 5 Places To Pass Out Drunk

Jim Steps

5 – Lets say I’m at a house party in the middle of nowhere and we made the mission in a mates car. It gets to 3 am and there’s no way we’re getting home the best place to pass out would have to be the car, that way you can lock the door turn the heater on and tune into the radio.Its like a minny formula one hotel right out side the party. 4 – Ok its a week day and those after work beers turned into after work maggot fest, im out in the city at 6am still … Continue reading Maggot Moufs – Top 5 Places To Pass Out Drunk

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Undertow – Minds Believing (Review)

Jim Steps

Minds Believing is the title to emcee Undertow’s (SYD) debut hip hop LP. Featuring 15 tracks, with the bulk of the production handled by Dazed. Guest spots include Flawlezz, Fame, Swarmy, Rinse from Bingethinkers, Ayeone, Nehi, Double G, Logical (UK) and SPEx.  On first impressions Mind’s Believing has all the makings of a quality package. Cover design is by April77, with the album mixing handled by Fame and mastering by Joseph Carra. With Undertow’s diverse emcee background in dnb, grime and electronica, we were quite interested to hear what style Undertow would bring to the fore front of this album……..It … Continue reading Undertow – Minds Believing (Review)

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Crate Creeps – Where Do I Begin feat. Tommy Illfigga

Jim Steps

This is the first clip taken from the Crate Creeps debut album – It’s About That Time. The track titled Where Do I Begin features Tommy Ill on the mic. Have you been waiting for that real head nod hip hop and banging beats paired with some of the highest calibre emcees Australia has to offer? Well then wait no longer because It’s About That Time! Born Fresh Records presents the debut album from Brisbane’s own production duo the Crate Creeps  (DJ Butcher and Tommy Illfigga.) Featuring a stellar line-up and hard-hitting beats It’s About That Time is guaranteed to … Continue reading Crate Creeps – Where Do I Begin feat. Tommy Illfigga

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Pagen Elypsis – One Way Ticket Exclusive Leak feat. DJ Butcher

Jim Steps

Pagen Elypsis is a collective of emcee’s from existing groups that emerged onto the scene with the release of the 007 Mixtape in 2007.  The members of the group had been performing as their separate components for 2 years both at home and interstate and also promoting and putting on shows in their hometown, Adelaide. The roots of the groups following lie in both the local live hip-hop scene and also the national and international battle circuit. The group was on hiatus from 2007 while each of the members went about building their resumes & paying their dues. Between 2007-2010, … Continue reading Pagen Elypsis – One Way Ticket Exclusive Leak feat. DJ Butcher

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Dialect & Despair – The Vortex Album Launch (ADL)

Jim Steps

Dialect & Despair Album Launch Saturday August 7 – Rocket Bar Adelaide. Door sales only, $10 before 11pm, $15 after 11pm. Doors open at 9. Lineup: Dialect & Despair Social Change Motion Alter Reign Special surprise international guest After supporting some of the biggest names in hip hop, the guys have decided to put together a little launch party for the new album, The Vortex (out now on UKNOWHO Records), along with some of their friends who happen to be featured on the album, not to mention a surprise international guest. The Vortex has been receiving great reviews from Triple … Continue reading Dialect & Despair – The Vortex Album Launch (ADL)

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Stolen Records Gala Ball – Ozi Batla Clip

Jim Steps

Returning after a sellout show last year during last year’s Save FBi, Sydney’s hip hop community is banding together and donning their finest to bring you the Stolen Records Gala Ball. Hosted by FBi’s own Shantan Wantan Ichiban, dust off your tux and grab a date, we promise a night you won’t forget. Line up: Koolism Thundamentals Ozi Batla The Optimen APSCI Daily Meds Phatchance feat. Coptic Soldier Loosechange + DJ sets from; Katalyst and Stolen Records Skrillionaires $12 supporters / $17 non supporters / $22 on the door. All proceeds go to FBi Radio. Shantan Wantan Ichiban (aka Emperor … Continue reading Stolen Records Gala Ball – Ozi Batla Clip

Illusive Sounds

Bliss N Eso present Running On Air: The Documentary – Part 1

Jim Steps

Bliss N Eso & Illusive proudly introduce Running On Air ~ The Documentary – A 3 part documentary series taking you behind the scenes of Bliss N Eso’s new album Running On Air. The series follows BnE from the Flying Colours Live Tour last year through to the middle of the Victorian mountains in 2010 where Running On Air was written and recorded. This documentary gives you a unique insight into what inspires the group and how the album came together. The series is produced by Tom Macdonald. Part 2 premiers Wednesday 21st of July Part 3 premiers Wednesday 28th … Continue reading Bliss N Eso present Running On Air: The Documentary – Part 1

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A-Diction – Walkin’ Alone (August 6)

Jim Steps

The name A-Diction says it all; wordplay, cleverness, and an overall obsession with the previous two points. Born and raised in Melbourne, the duo consists of emcee’s Breach and Boltz. Breach, the precise wordsmith with focussed flow and witty punchlines, and Boltz, the crooner known for his explosive debut album The Wishlist, which featured international heavyweight Royce da 5’9” and local producer extraordinaire M-Phazes. Yet, having released a number of well received works (2005’s To be Announced EP; last year’s The Three Year Itch mixtape and more recently the In Good Company mixtape), the group have never released a full … Continue reading A-Diction – Walkin’ Alone (August 6)

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Bliss N Eso – Running On Air (July 30)

Jim Steps

In 2008 Bliss N Eso released their 3rd studio album Flying Colours. It went on to receive critical acclaim and broke many records in the Australian Music industry. In 2010 Bliss N Eso return with their highly anticipated 4th studio album Running On Air! Over the past 6 months BnE have been writing and recording in a secluded location in the middle of the Victorian mountains to produce a highly diverse and organic record following a natural evolution from the strength of Flying Colours. The album features production by Hattori Hunzo, Matik, M-Phazes & Bliss as well as guest appearances … Continue reading Bliss N Eso – Running On Air (July 30)

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Syntax – The Musical (August 23)

Jim Steps

Who is Syntax? The name might not immediately ring a bell, but if you’ve been familiar with Australia’s burgeoning hip-hop-scene long enough, you’ve more than likely had subconscious exposure to the Gold Coast veteran’s not inconsiderable talents. With an apprenticeship served as one third of Queensland mainstays Trace Elements – the crew that birthed this country’s most preeminent hip-hop producer, M-Phazes – and time spent on the road with such luminaries as Bliss N Eso, Phrase and US emcee Supastition, there’s no doubt that Syntax has put paid to that old hip-hop notion of “paying dues”. What’s most surprising about … Continue reading Syntax – The Musical (August 23)

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‘The Out Of Brisbane Experience’ Tour – The Optimen

Jim Steps

Following on from the shining release of their sophomore album The Out Of Money Experience in April, Brisbane’s The Optimen are hitting the road this July/August and taking their tunes to the nation on the official album launch. A five-year sojourn that culminated in one of Australia’s finest-hip hop releases this year, The Out Of Money Experience has been robustly received. The Optimen are getting ready to blast off on the long awaited Album Launch Tour. Taking in the East-Coast and Adelaide (Sorry Perth, we owe you!), The Optimen are taking to the road, bringing brand new tunes from The … Continue reading ‘The Out Of Brisbane Experience’ Tour – The Optimen

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M-Phazes – Good Gracious National Tour

Jim Steps

Presented by: ITSOFFICIAL.COM.AU After spending two long years crafting his masterpiece, M-Phazes released his debut album Good Gracious to critical acclaim, debuting at #20 on the Aria charts and #1 on the independent AIR charts. M-Phazes has proven himself a production force to be reckoned with having produced tracks on almost every major Australian release in the last few years (Bliss N Eso, Phrase, Drapht etc) and landing placements with a who’s who of the US music industry (Pharoahe Monch, Amerie, M.O.P. etc). Now Australia’s number #1 Hip-Hop export is set to embark upon his first ever, national tour and … Continue reading M-Phazes – Good Gracious National Tour

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Pagen Elypsis’ Purpose and Prime – Downloads

Jim Steps

Purpose & Prime have just released a new solo solo track each for download promoting their new album with Pagen Elypsis – One Way Ticket dropping late July/early August Purpose – Break Em Off (Bonus track from 2010 mixtape; produced by Cam Bluff) Prime – Unthinkable (from forthcoming Prime mixtape Good Mornin) Purpose’s battle vs Dirtbag Dan from GotBeef? 1 Pagen Elypsis will be dropping the 2nd leak off the album One Way Ticket, a track featuring DJ Butcher of the Crate Creeps in a few weeks….stay tuned for that right here. The first leak from the album One Way … Continue reading Pagen Elypsis’ Purpose and Prime – Downloads

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Matty Fresh – The Ginza Crime Library Bio

Jim Steps

For Australia’s Matty Fresh it all began around the age of 9. Like most kids of his generation, he was curious about his mother’s record collection, delving into the sounds of the 70s and 80s. His early taste for music would later ensure an instant love of Hip Hop shaped by artists like Public Enemy, Del, Ice T, The Native Tongues and N.W.A.. Alongside his other great passion for skating, these would create the foundation of what is his debut instrumental album The Ginza Crime Library. In the early 90s, Matty noticed the music featured in skating videos; artists such … Continue reading Matty Fresh – The Ginza Crime Library Bio