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Phibs Bathtub Ice Bucket

Jim Steps

Phibs is a notable graffiti artist operating out of Melbourne, Australia. He credits writers D-Lite and Crim for helping him create his very distinct style. Phibs has been commissioned to large-scale artworks by companies such as Absolut Vodka. He also has been commissioned to decorate a number of buildings across Sydney such as Max Brenner chocolates in Paddington, the Glow Cafe in Newtown and a number of alley ways throughout the city of Sydney. He has also travelled to countries outside of Australia where his work can also be seen on Walls in Berlin and New York. He is currently … Continue reading Phibs Bathtub Ice Bucket

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Geko – The Appointment EP – Free Download

Jim Steps

The Appointment is the result of a weekend spent in the lab with producer Doc Savage in early 2009. Geko throws his train of thought freewheeling rhyme patterns over some deep production making for an interesting combination. Featuring bonus track/remixes by Jase (Beathedz). Limited run of hardcopies coming soon. Tracklisting 1. Lights Out 2. Kill 3. Day After Day 4. Living Proof 5. Twenty Dollers. Ft 1/6 6. Talk 7. Bring The Noise (Prod by Jase Beathedz) 8. Kill (Jase Beathedz Remix) 9. Day After Day (Jase Beathedz Remix) All tracks Produced by Rhett “Doc Savage” Parkinson except where indicated. … Continue reading Geko – The Appointment EP – Free Download

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Wax Museum Records – Monthly Jam feat M-Phazes

Jim Steps

Wax Museum Records, Blank TM, The Heist and Top Billin present Melbourne’s premier hip-hop night. The Wax Museum crew and friends return to kick off 2010 with another big one night of hip-hop! M-PHAZES, one of the illest producers in the game currently, will be joining the party to jump on the 1’s and 2’s and bring the heat. 563 who moved over from the UK a few years back now. A connoisseur for 90’s east coast hip-hop and of course his native UK scene, expect to hear plenty of classic jams but also some rare gems thrown into the … Continue reading Wax Museum Records – Monthly Jam feat M-Phazes

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Force and Sparts – Powerlines download

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. Fresh for the download, you can follow the link here to grab your copy. You can grab the back cover below + track listing and production credits. Visit the guys webpage here. Continue reading Force and Sparts – Powerlines download

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Urthboy’s Top 8 for 2009

Jim Steps

Urthboys Top ummm 8 for 2009. 1. Fashawn – Life as a Shorty Flipping the Inspectah Deck line from C.R.E.A.M, Fashawn gets his autobiographical on in this swinging beat from Exile. I love this tune and this whole album (Boy Meets World), it’s half science and half west coast swaggering street talk – enough so that you can’t peg him into any one scene. I grew up on political rap; NYC bragging rap; gangsta rap; Native Tongues cool shit – so I love hip hop that represents a cross section of these styles. I highly recommend this record (it’s one … Continue reading Urthboy’s Top 8 for 2009

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Bliss N Eso – ‘Record Store’ warp up

Jim Steps

On the 20th of December 2009 Bliss N Eso hooked up with the guys at ‘The Record Store’ and had a BBQ and vinyl signing. The guys from BnE wish to thank all the fans that traveled from far and near to come chill with them! BnE also proudly introduced The Flying Colours Mural in Syd-City. A big shout out went to Reals & Ironlak for putting it together. Go check it out in person and grab a copy of Flying Colours Live on Wax while there! You can also catch a cool time-lapse video of the mural getting painted … Continue reading Bliss N Eso – ‘Record Store’ warp up

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M-Phazes – Good Gracious! New Album (Feb 26)

Jim Steps

M-Phazes is the perfect example of a diamond in the rough.  Born and raised in the Gold Coast of Australia and relatively isolated from Hip-Hop culture, M-Phazes has carved a strong niche for himself that has allowed his production to be heard on a global scale. Drawing inspiration from legendary producers such as Battlecat, Pete Rock and the late J-Dilla, M-Phazes has has formulated his own sound over the years that can be defined by soulful melodies coupled with loose, smacking drums. Landing his first U.S. placement in 2005 on Supastition’s “Chain Letters”, M-Phazes has been on a steady climb and … Continue reading M-Phazes – Good Gracious! New Album (Feb 26)

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Pokerbeats – Top 10 hottest tracks for 2009

Jim Steps

Producer Pokerbeats (profile here), responsible for the killer beat on the Hilltop Hoods, State Of The Art track, She’s So Ugly has sent us the above pic of him receiving a nice little thank you in the post (something we’d love to have rock up in our mail box). Pokerbeats top 10 of 2009’s hottest tracks. 1. The Clipse – Kinda Like a Big Deal (feat. Kanye West) 2. Tyga – Cali Love 3. Jay – Z – DOA 4. Hilltop Hoods – Chase That Feeling 5. Royce da 5’9 – Gangsta 6. Slaughter House – One 7. Wale – … Continue reading Pokerbeats – Top 10 hottest tracks for 2009

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Whisper – Free Download

Jim Steps

The track is called, ‘Stand Up’, and the beat was produced by M-Phazes, featuring Lee Sissing on the hook. It also features a whole bunch of the Obese Records fam. Here’s a bit of what Whisper had to say about his latest work. ‘Stand Up’ is the first single off my upcoming free-album, ‘In Good Company’. Which will feature a heap of collabs with some amazing local emcees, vocalists and producers. Check out the ‘Stand Up’ clip on a earlier post here. Whisper is the triple threat. He’s an experienced emcee and producer, plus, the boy can sing! Whisper has … Continue reading Whisper – Free Download

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Koolism New Track – Hanz High

Jim Steps

Koolism dropped a gem of an email today to those on their mailing list, calling it a belated Xmas present (cheers guys!). I like the style Koolism use’s to deliver these types of free downloads (see Jam Master Jay Tribute post/track here). I hope we can expect to see some more freebies leading up to the release of The Umu, which is expected sometime 2010. Here is a little bit of what Hau had to say about the free track titled Hanz High (see artwork above). This is just another example of what Daniel and I can come up with … Continue reading Koolism New Track – Hanz High

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Win tickets to see Horrorshow live in your state!

Jim Steps

We have a free double pass to give an allaussie hip hop/Horrorshow fan to catch the lads on their Inside Story national tour kicking off February this year. All you have to do to enter is tell allaussie hip hop your top 3 songs off  Horrorshows – Inside Story album, put your name on an email, what show you want to attend and send it off to allaussiecomps@gmail.com. We will pick the winner from our list of fav songs. Enter as many times as you like. Remember it’s as easy as sending an email! Thanks go to the Elefant Traks  … Continue reading Win tickets to see Horrorshow live in your state!

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Crate Creeps (DJ Butcher & Tommy Illfigga) Video

Jim Steps

DJ Butcher & Tommy Illfigga bring us a new sneak peek look at the latest Crate Creeps happenings with a vid posted on YouTube recently. The new album will feature artists from around the world including, Rakaa Iriscience (Dilated Peoples), Rhyme Asylum, Mantra (Aus), Trials (Funkoars), Pure Product, Mata & Must, Pagen Elypsis, Rainman & Yuin Huzami, Eloquence and Truths, Clinic & Proclaim, Kings Konnekted, Rezadent and The Optimen. This album will be massive, both these guys are hugely talented, so expect some good things. Continue reading Crate Creeps (DJ Butcher & Tommy Illfigga) Video

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Fatty Phew & Alter Ego & DJ Bogues – Best Things In Life Are Free

Jim Steps

Best things in life are free! Janet Jackson said it, but Fatty Phew, Alter Ego and DJ Bogues have made it true. With Alter Ego on production, DJ Bogues on the Decks and Fatty Phew on the mic, these 3 have come together to create a stellar FREE release that most artists would be charging for. If you’re looking for that pure hip hop that has been missing from the airwaves of late, then look no further. Its back, and in full effect. The Best Things in Life are Free, is an impressive 5 track EP produced by Alter Ego … Continue reading Fatty Phew & Alter Ego & DJ Bogues – Best Things In Life Are Free

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The Creep Team – The Creep St. EP

Jim Steps

Comprising of MC’s Agent Remix and Crisis, the Creep Team is the offspring of Melbourne based group Phonic Division. Since their emergence in 2002, Phonic Division gained a reputable fan base distributing 1000 demo CD’s and supporting several international and local acts. The period following their disbandment in 2006 was a time of reflection as far as music was concerned for both Agent Remix and Crisis, focusing more on their lives and the world around them as influence. Not only did they do so to create music but to expand their now limitless vision to run far deeper than any … Continue reading The Creep Team – The Creep St. EP

Obese Records

Thundamentals named in SMH ‘Next Big Things In Aus Music’ article

Jim Steps

We’re back after a short break and ready to kick things off for 2010! The SMH gave it’s opinion on the next big things in Australian music and NSW crew Thundamentals were among the mentions, but hip hop’s only representative. Thundamentals truly deserve the props after a successful tour late last year and a well received debut LP, Sleeping On Your Style. The guys also released an exclusive iTunes Live performance which features 6 tracks and costs a mere 10 bucks (link at bottom of page). Below you can find a copy of the SMH article and the link to … Continue reading Thundamentals named in SMH ‘Next Big Things In Aus Music’ article

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Requiem – Grassroots Anarchy Review/Interview

Jim Steps

Grassroots Anarchy is emcee Requiem’s debut album. It has been described as a brazen revolt against this harsh new environment and an industry that has shunned him; a  molotov cocktail of beats and rhymes, a proverbial middle finger to nay-sayers and corporate giants alike. Requiem has a sociopolitical style littered with urgency and paranoia. Requiem has  created ten ‘recipies’ in his anarchist’s cookbook. Released September this year through Minimal Aesthetics, Grassroots Anarchy shuns the hype, taking up the arms of street journalism. Production on the album features Ciecmate, Doc Felix, Defiant, Pabstrakt and Wizard (UK). The album also features a … Continue reading Requiem – Grassroots Anarchy Review/Interview

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Bliss N Eso – Flying Colours Limited Edition Vinyl Release

Jim Steps

Bliss N Eso have officially announced the release of  the Flying Colours limited edition vinyl. This is the ultimate vinyl collectors piece featuring the original Aria Award winning Gold album on wax together with BnE’s amazing Flying Colours Live DVD. Packaged in a deluxe double gate fold cover with full foil and gloss finishes and full colour inner vinyl sleeves. This is a must have for every BnE fan but, copies are limited, so get in quick. It’s an impressive package and we can’t wait to grab one…or two. This is only available at Flying Colours Clothing website here. Check … Continue reading Bliss N Eso – Flying Colours Limited Edition Vinyl Release

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Skryptcha’s Top 10 of 2009!

Jim Steps

After a poor showing last year, it’s time to get some aussie hip hop in the Triple J Hottest 100 for 2009. Each week leading up to the countdown allaussie hip hop will provide you with a selected Australian artists  ‘Top 10’ of the year. To kick things off we have Skryptcha, the 22-year-old Sydney MC who released his Left To Write EP earlier in the year which featured hits like Food For Thought and a fav of ours Turtles. Here’s a bit on what Skryptcha had to say about his upcoming album titled ‘One Way’ due for release early 2010. Expect some … Continue reading Skryptcha’s Top 10 of 2009!

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Phatchance hits SA

Jim Steps

Phatchance, hot off the release of his debut album Inkstains is set to hit Adelaide in the new year. Triple J recently crowned Phatchance the Unearthed Artist of the week as a part of Aus music month. Fellow I forgot, Sorry crew member Coptic Soldier will also be appearing. Support list is is large with Dialect, Grifters Inc, Koolta feat. PT, Hektic feat. Phat MC, Eskatology, Chase and Lariken and Dropt At Birth, doors open at 9. This will all go down March 20, 2010 at L!ve on Light Square. Presale tickets $12 (Available from the artists plus Da Klinic … Continue reading Phatchance hits SA

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Vote for Aussie Hip Hop in Triple J’s Hottest 100

Jim Steps

The idea is pretty straight forward: ask Australians everywhere to vote for their favourite song of the year and tell us why. triple j then collates the results and plays the countdown on Australia Day – but the end result is much more. By voting you are taking part in the world’s biggest musical democracy. You’re also joining a world-wide party as listeners in Australia and ex-pats everywhere get together, crank up the radio and party to the best songs of 2009. Voting is now open and closes at midnight (AEST) Sunday 17th January 2010. You can vote for up … Continue reading Vote for Aussie Hip Hop in Triple J’s Hottest 100

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And the winner is…

Jim Steps

Thanks to all the people who took time out to send in their pictures for the first allaussie hip hop monthly cooking comp. There were some great entries, but we really liked the style of one in particular.  T. Mason from Bendigo, Victoria, sent us the above pic with the caption: “Had a big night with some mates, here’s a pic I took just before we did the dishes..LOL who am I kidding the dishes are still sitting on the sink”. T. Mason brought some style with his black and white pic. Obviously it took years of skill to capture … Continue reading And the winner is…

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Bliss N Eso – New Merch

Jim Steps

After 12 months in the making Bliss N Eso finally introduced the new BnE Basketball Jerseys as a part of the summer range at FC Clothing. Limited to only 100 of each colour, available in white or yellow & presented with a special BnE card set, these will surely sell out fast. Be the first to get your hands on the BnE basketball Jerseys this weekend at the BNE SUNDAY SESSION BBQ! You can find out all the details on that one here. These seriously are dope as and I will be doing my best to grab one! Check the … Continue reading Bliss N Eso – New Merch

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Double Album Launch – Fluent Form and Ciecmate & Newsense

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Who: Ciecmate & Newsense, Fluent Form, Swarmy, Mata & Must, Doc Felix & No Name Nathan What: “A Tale of Two Cities” & “The Furnace” double album launch! When: December 18th Where: Miss Libertines, Franklin St. Melbourne City. Ciecmate & Newsense have locked in Canberra & Melbourne dates for the “About Bloody Time!” section of the “A Tale of Two Cities” Tour… matched up with Fluent Form’s “The Furnace” launch and bringing down big Swarmy from Sydney, plus that proper shit of Mata & Must, this is going to be one of those shows that sticks in your mind. Newsense … Continue reading Double Album Launch – Fluent Form and Ciecmate & Newsense

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Pagen Elypsis ‘2010’ FREE mixtape + Double Or Nothing 7 gig

Jim Steps

MC Prime had this to say to allaussie hip hop regarding the release of a new free mixtape from the Pagen Elypsis crew. “My crew has released a new free mixtape as of today called ‘2010’. This mixtape serves as a prelude to the full LP “One Way Ticket” which is recorded and ready to be released next year”. Pagen Elypsis 2010 Mixtape features 100% original production by Strange Notes, Purpose & Answer and is mixed by the almighty Battlehoggs crew! Cuts by DJ Kansel + DJ Snair. This is an Official Battlehoggs release. Track 5 taken from the forthcoming … Continue reading Pagen Elypsis ‘2010’ FREE mixtape + Double Or Nothing 7 gig

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The Optimen Announce New Single – Fire Fighters

Jim Steps

With the release of their sophomore album The Out of Money Experience just around the corner, Brisbane’s The Optimen are proud to present the first single to be lifted from it, Fire Fighters. For a limited time Fire Fighters is available for free streaming and download at: ·Album version only ·Album & Clean versions The Optimen are also proud to announce they have signed an exclusive distribution deal for the forthcoming album with Inertia. The Out of Money Experience is due for release early 2010. Fire Fighters In writing the new album, Fire Fighters was the first track that didn’t … Continue reading The Optimen Announce New Single – Fire Fighters

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Cooking With Horrorshow (Adit) Momo Recipe (Nepali Dumpling)

Jim Steps

It”s time to bring the second edition of our monthly cook up. This time around we’re featuring Adit from the dynamic duo, Horrorshow. After a massive six months for the guys with the release of their second full length album, Inside Story plus an ARIA nomination for their debut record, The Grey Space and a support on Urthboy’s Spitshine tour, there has been no rest for the lads and it’s only about to get more hectic. To coincide with the monthly cook up, allaussie hip hop are happy to announce that Horrorshow will embark on their very first headline Tour … Continue reading Cooking With Horrorshow (Adit) Momo Recipe (Nepali Dumpling)

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Hilltop Hoods – The Light You Burned Film Clip

Jim Steps

We seen a little screen cap preview the other day, but here it is in all it’s glory, the brand spankin new, The Light You Burned film clip featuring our good mate Trials (Funkoars). According to Facebook posts, the animated clip was inspired by cartoons of old, especially the works of Hanna-Barbera. It’ll take you back to a time when cartoons were an artform, drawing inspiration from the likes of The Jetsons and The Flintstones. We must say that we were quite disappointed to find out that cloneyourgirlfriend.com was fictional. Enjoy! In other Hoods related news, the first allaussie hip … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods – The Light You Burned Film Clip

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Flying Colours Vinyl pre-release signing

Jim Steps

In celebration of Flying Colours Live being released on wax Bliss n Eso have teamed up with the RecordStore to bring you an exclusive pre release singing. Here is your chance to be first in the country to get your hands on this very special limited edition vinyl (only 500 copies) plus get it signed by Bliss, Eso & DJ Izm. Come say what up to the boys, grab a sausage off the BBQ and check out DJ Izm spinning live on the decks. There will also be some sneak peaks of the new Flying Colours Clothing Summer Drop. For … Continue reading Flying Colours Vinyl pre-release signing

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The Hilltop Hoods Initiative – 10 grand for you?

Jim Steps

The Hilltop Hoods Initiative will give one emerging Australian hip hop artist a career starting opportunity to the beat of $10,000. The grant is aimed to fund costs associated with manufacturing and releasing a CD of at least five original songs. Proudly brought to you by Aussie hip hop giants The Hilltop Hoods and APRA, it is open to an emerging Australian hip hop artist who has not released an album professionally/ commercially. Handpicked by The Hilltop lads, the judging panel features Aussie hip hop’s most influential figures: * Hau (ACT) – Artist (Koolism), JJJ Presenter (The Hip Hop Show) … Continue reading The Hilltop Hoods Initiative – 10 grand for you?

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Kick, Kick, Snare Producer Battle Results

Jim Steps

Last Thursday night saw the first Kick Kick Snare Producer Battle in Adelaide,some of the finest established and up and coming producers that Adelaide has to offer performed on the night. This was an excellent opportunity for those musical prophets to display their skills in a competitive environment and be recognised for their endless hours of effort in refining the classic art of Hip Hop production. Jay Bdeps posted the results and wrap up and here is what he had to say: Thanks for coming out in the masses on the evening, it was truly inspirational to see all the … Continue reading Kick, Kick, Snare Producer Battle Results