The Hilltop Hoods chat backstage at the Groove In The Moo Festival with Channel V. You can check that out here. In other Hilltop Hoods news Mt Gambia, Albury and Homebake Shows on the Still Standing Tour, have all sold out. If you have been sleeping on tickets, wake up now! Continue reading Hilltop Hoods – Groove In The Moo Festival Chat
Just in case you missed our previous post on the Headstrong Companys album launch here. We have decided to post the new flyer and give you a bit of a reminder on what’s going down. Everybody roll down to Higher Ground (Light Square, under Night Train) this halloween on Saturday the 31st of October for the party of the year. –Headstrong Company album launch –DJ Sanchez “Back in the Mix” mixtape launch –Social Change –DJ-Sum-One trick set (ex Australia/New Zealand I.T.F. Champion) –Chris Bass +special guests Hosted by the one and only 2BIZ! $15 @ the door + drink specials … Continue reading Headstrong Company Album Launch
GDH Events and the Melbourne International Arts Festival present another great night of hip hop featuring – Mantra & DJ Wasabi, Ramallah Underground (Palestine), CityWideKrew and Wydawake. Catch The gig will be held on Saturday the 24th of October at the Grovedale Hotel. Doors open at 9.30pm. ( The time they should open for hip hop gigs, not 8pm). Tix $15 available from the Grovedale Hotel or live and direct from one of the CityWideKrew!! Continue reading Mantra and Krew at the Grovedale
After the success of his independently released debut album Chapters Of Substance, Fluent Form wasted no time in returning to the studio to begin work on his sophomore LP, The Furnace. Across these 13 tracks, Fluent continues to demonstrate his ability as a lyricist to combine concepts with complexity. The album features some big names including Brad Strut, Ciecmate, Raven, Mata N Must, Maundz, Fatty Phew , Geko and 1/6 Production credits on the album also come from some big names including Geko, Ciecmate, K21, Discourse, Must, Doc Felix and WIK. The album is set to be released on October … Continue reading Fluent Form – The Furnace (October 20)
The top 4 include Empire of the Sun, Short Stake, Kisschasey and of course Bliss n Eso. Voting starts all over again with the winner to be announced on Channel V in a 60 minute special on Saturday 10 October at 12noon. Votes close this Thursday October 8, so be quick to have your say in the OZ artist 2009 awards. The guys need your help to take out the title! Last week also saw the launch of the long awaited Flying Colours Clothing website. Featuring a heap of new BnE merch including unisex Hoodies, Guys & Girls Tees, Girls … Continue reading OZ Artist 2009 – Vote for Bliss N Eso
To celebrate the completion of Inkstains, Phatchance and I forgot Sorry!, were offering one talented creative doodler the opportunity to win an exclusive I Forgot Sorry Merch Pack, consisting of all three IFS releases, Mind Over Matter – Free The Wolves, Coptic Soldier – The Past Three Years Diary, and of course Inkstains. All you had to do to enter was download one (or both) of the press shots from the website and then apply your creative talent. Phatchance received a tonne of entires and each of which he sorted through individually, a massive undertaking. The winner was chosen and … Continue reading Inkstains competition announcement
Obese Records’ latest family member is a late addition to the already spectacular lineup of performers at this year’s Block Party Tour. Mantra, has been confirmed to perform at the Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney legs of the tour joining Drapht, Muph & Plutonic, and Gully Platoon in those cities. The following Block Party dates will now include Mantra as a performing artist: Friday, October 9th – Sydney, NSW @ The Metro Drapht • Muph & Plutonic • Gully Platoon • Hyjak N Torcha • Spit Syndicate • Illy • Thundamentals • Skryptcha • Mantra Friday, October 16th – Brisbane, QLD … Continue reading Mantra added to the Obese Block Party Tour 2009
Whoever said South Australia was the home of aussie hip hop may have something to say about this. New South Wales has had some quality releases this year and there is no exception with this one. Sydney siders Horrorshow, made up of Adit and Solo, are set to release their second full length album titled Inside Story today. We have been spinning this album for about a week now and let me say, we haven’t even scratched the surface of this truly remarkable album.The album has a depth, in both content and style that has to be applauded. The album … Continue reading Horrorshow – Inside Story Review
Obese Records is proud to announce the signing of Melbourne’s Mantra to the family. Mantra is known for his pivotal role as part of local outfit Illzilla, whose 2008 debut full length Wasteland, received both critical and commercial reception (the single “Cut Feet” featured prominently on Triple J). Now part of the new breed of Obese Records artist, Mantra will release Power of the Spoken in early 2010 and will join young artists like Illy, Skryptcha, Dialectrix, Thundamentals, and Spit Syndicate in bringing Australian hip hop forward in the years to come. Obese Records owner and artist Pegz has said … Continue reading Mantra confirmed as Obese Records latest!
After months of waiting and waiting, Bliss N Eso heads will finally be happy to hear that Flying Colours Clothing website is now live!!. That’s right, the lads have stepped it up with an exclusive online store offereing everyone access to the full Flying Colours range. The site looks flash as and is easy to use. The range seems pretty extensive. Although, I would have loved to have had a second chance at grabbing a Big Undie reversable Bliss N Eso, Flying Colours hoody. As an introductory special the guys are offering, with any hoody purchase, the sort after Pez … Continue reading Flying Colours Clothing Now Open
The moment that some would say, changed Mantra’s life forever. That’s right ladies and gentleman Melbourne emcee, Mantra has officially signed with Obese Records. Obese were hinting at the new signing all day on Twitter and even released this photo of the contract signing itself. Obese have signed some great talent as of late and we’re sure that they have got themselves another keeper with Mantra. You may remember Mantra from Equills (Mantra, Whisper, and DJ Wax Vandal) with their release The New Threat. The New Threat was a solid album, with some stand out tracks like You Get Down, … Continue reading Mantra Signs To Obese Records
18+ Event. Entry is $15. Raffle at the door, prize = 5 free drinks & 2 free entries To The 100% Aus Beef Emcee Battles. Come down to L!VE on Light Square, November 6 for a huge night of raw aussie hip-hop. Hunter (SBX Crew) drops in all the way down from Perth, supported by After Hours (Certified Wise), K21 feat. Koolta & DJ Pt, Chase, Lariken and Train. If you don’t know already, here is a bit of a bio on each artist. Hunter – Myspace / Facebook Hunter, born in Yokine, emerged as one of Perth’s most venomous … Continue reading Hunter and Crew at L!ve.
The Cross Bred Mongrels are an Adelaide based aussie hip hop outfit consisting of members Flak and DJ Debris. For years they have patrolled the underground circuit like vicious rottweilers, tearing up stages across the country. The acclaimed debut LP from the Mongrels – Overgrown Town set a new Australian standard, and brought forth a new style. Adelaide’s Cross Bred Mongrels debut video for the track No Interference is available for viewing via YouTube. Taken from their new album Certified Wise, we see a 1920’s styled clip featuring some pretty fat suits. You can check out all the glory that … Continue reading Cross Bred Mongrels – New Film Clip
Phrase has revealed to Triple J that he’s working with Bertie Blackman to remix a track from her J Award nominated album “Secrets and Lies“. Speaking to Zan on Mornings Phrase said: “I hope I haven’t let the cat out of the bag here. I think she’s doing a bunch of remixes for the album and they asked me to do something with it so I’m going to try and remix a song, put some verses on it and kind of put my touch to it.” Phrase and Bertie Blackman are nominated for Australian Album of the Year in the … Continue reading Phrase to Remix Bertie Blackman
To coincide with the start of the Spitshine tour, Urthboy has unleashed a new range of merch. This stylish set of merch comes with 3 T-shirts, and also that ever needed summer accessory the trusty old stubby holder. The t-shirts are available in 3 designs 2 for the lads, and one for the lasses. All shirts have the option of being musical tee’s, these are t-shirts with a special card containing the code for high quality Spitshine album download (with Bonus track). In related tour news Urthboy is releasing a limited edition CD only available at the Spitshine tour. The … Continue reading Urthboy update – New Merch/Musical Tee’s
The 11th annual Revolver MC Championship was held last week on Thursday 16th September. Melbourne MCs, as well as a few from interstate who made the trip to enter the competition battled it out for the grand prize valued at over $8000. Local Defron was victorious with a unanimous decision form the judges. He beat Illuminate to the prize, who was also the 2008 runner up. Crowd favourite, with a prize pack valued at $1000 was awarded to Gabi from Sydney. The final battle can be viewed on Revolver’s YouTube channel here. The remaining 14 battles will be online for … Continue reading Revolver MC Championship 2009 results
The next round of nominees for this year’s J Award (Triple J’s annual celebration of the best Australian albums of the year) have been announced. Emcee Phrase for his album Clockwork has been among the nominees put up this round. As we know Phrase’s album Clockwork sat tucked away on a shelf for many months due to the fact that no one wanted to release it. After hearing any one of the tracks on this solid album, you quickly realise that the labels involved must have seriously slept on this release. So everyone here at allaussie hip hop would like … Continue reading Phrase Nominated For 2009 J Awa
Headstrong Company and DJ Sanchez are set to blow Adelaide away with their double album launch. Social Change, DJ Sum-One and Chris Bass play supports, the whole thing will be held @ Higher Ground (Light Square, under Night Train) on Halloween (Oct 31). Show highlights: –Headstrong Company album launch –DJ Sanchez “Back in the Mix” mixtape launch –Social Change –DJ-Sum-One trick set (ex Australia/New Zealand I.T.F. Champion) –Chris Bass +special guests Continue reading Headstrong Company & DJ Sanchez Double Album Launch
Elefant Traks is proud to announce the release of Horrorshow‘s brand new album Inside Story – out next Friday, October 2nd. In the lead up to this great day, Horrorshow have updated their homepage and it’s now live. You can check out the new site here, be sure to join the mailing list to score yourself a free download, that’s right free. The first single Thoughtcrime (Doin’ My Think) has been well received by radio & the accompanying music video is now playing on Channel [V] & Rage, check it out here. Horrorshow will be supporting Urthboy on the National … Continue reading Horrorshow Website Update
If you’re a big Gully Platoon fan (like we are), then you surely would want to grab a tee from their new merch range. Picture yourself rocking up to the Obese Block Party, looking dope in new Gully Platoon threads!!! Featuring a range of prints and sick colours, this is sure to get those taste buds salivating. Continue reading Gully Platoon Tees
DJ Bonez and Hau have known each other I guess since day one, but never got around to sit back and do up a number together, finally Bonez made the call and Hau came round to lace down a track for Bonez’ next album which is currently in the making. Bonez had this too say about the session: “was a great day and lace it down with pure confidence”. We look forward to hearing some big things from this project. Check out some of the pics taken from the day’s work above. Continue reading DJ Bonez and Hau Collab
As a part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival, running from September 23, till October 11 hip hop will meet visual art in a theatrical improvised performance. This is a collaboration of artists, rappers and musicians where the audience is as much a part of the show as the performers. Artists sketch on paper which is filmed and projected live. Rappers freestyle about what the artists are drawing and audiences are invited to participate as the improvisation is structured into games. Games are inspired by Mr Squiggle, Pictionary and live animation. The live musical accompaniment is courtesy of Sydney hip hop … Continue reading Sketch The Rhyme
Well it’s now confirmed that Bias B and Lazy Grey are set to perform combined shows in both Brisbane and Melbourne to launch their respective recent releases, Aerosol Era and The Soundtrack. Dates confirmed so far are – MELBOURNE – Friday OCTOBER 23 – THE ESPY Supports – Mata & Must, Fluent Form, DJ Doc Felix. Hosted by Slap 618 BRISBANE – Saturday NOV 21 – THE STEP INN Supports – Fluent Form, DJ Complex other acts TBA. Sponsored by Phattape Hiphop Show Hosted by Sean B & Chubbadubbe. Continue reading DUAL ALBUM LAUNCH – Bias B & Lazy Grey
It’s been awhile since our last post on Phrase and the Clockwork Tour so here is the latest. Our friends at Triple J and JTV have been proud to present Phrase in his first national wide headline tour. Phrase has hit the road with his band to perform tracks from his critically acclaimed album Clockwork. Currently, Phrase is at the mid point of a hectic tour and things are only set to get wilder. On Thursday October 1st at the Annandale Hotel, Sydney, Phrase will be giving punters the full Clockwork experience. Live with a 5 piece band plus a … Continue reading Phrase and guests Sydney show
As we have reported in an earlier post, Chasm and Vida Sunshyne are set to release their brand new album titled Move. As promised, a mixtape mixed by DJ Diaz, called Fire In The Building was set to be released as an appetiser to the main course. Well good news folks, a link is available on Chasm’s MySpace for free download of the Fire In The Building mixtape. We recommend you check it out. You can get it via Chasm’s MySpace here or here. The album Move is set to be released through Obese on October 23. If you get … Continue reading Chasm & Vida Sunshyne Fire In The Building Mixtape
Here we go people for the first allaussie hip hop review and its for the Elefant Traks 10th anniversary party Live at the Forum DVD. As a part of the Elefant Traks 10th Anniversary celebrations, a concert was held late in 2008 featuring performances from The Herd, Hermitude, Urthboy, Horrorshow, Unkle Ho, Astronomy Class and The Tongue. The show was a one off and was professionally filmed and recored.The subsequent footage was turned into a DVD package that has a run time of 130mins and is jam packed with live performances. The DVD’s cover artwork is made up of the … Continue reading Elefant Traks 10th Anniversary DVD Review
The Herd have officially pulled out of the Coal To Coast Festival after a shit storm of criticism. Ozi Batla appeared on Triple J’s Hack this afternoon defending The Herds position on pulling out of the festival. The band were scheduled to headline the event near Mackay tonight but pulled out at the last minute due to conflicting interests with the coal industry sponsors. How can a band/group come under fire for trying to spread their message to a larger audience. Having grown up in a mining town, I have seen first hand the negative effects that mining has not … Continue reading Ozi Batla Vs Young Libral (Triple J Hack)
Horrorshow have been nice enough to post a cool little clip of them working and recording at Pearl Beach, located two hours out of Sydney. The clip is a nice addtion to the spolight on aussie hip hop that YouTube started this afternoon. The vid gives you a behind the scenes sneak peak at the way Adit and Solo go about things. Horroshow – Inside Story will be out through Elefant Traks October 2. You can check the video out here. You can catch Horrorshow performing with Urthboy, Astronomy Class, Hermitude, The Tongue & Unkle Ho at Byron Bay. Tickets … Continue reading Horrorshow – Inside Story Video Rundown
The Herd have pulled out of the Coal to Coast Festival in Sarina, near Mackay. It’s believed that the Aussie hip-hop group decided not to perform this weekend after fans complained that they were supporting the coal industry and not the environment. Organiser David Gerrand says The Herd were always aware of the involvement of the coal industry. Ozi Batla will be responding to this on Triple J’s Hack tonight. Tune in from 530pm tonight. This story below written by Bianca Clare appeared on the Daily Mercury website, just a short time ago. THOUSANDS of teenagers have been given the … Continue reading The Herd Saga Continues
An interesting event happened today, and I say interesting as we don’t usually see this type of thing in aussie hip hop. It seems that The Herd have come under fire for accepting to play at an upcoming gig dubbed the Coal To Coast Festival. It seems that the festival’s motives of ‘celebrating the benefits of mining to the community’, have upset some of the more political fans of The Herd. The argument spilled over on to the Elefant Traks website forum and has also had Urthboy twittering madly. As we know some of the views put forward on forums … Continue reading The Herd Sell Out??? Who you kidding?
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