Author: Jim Steps

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Hilltophoods.com relaunched

Jim Steps

Jump online and check out the brand new Hilltop Hoods website. It’s been some time in the making, but April77 Creative has created a truly unique site. Find all the usual, news, info, lyrics. We also see some cool iPhone skins, wallpapers and a dump site. We also finally see some movement on the Golden Era Records website. A short little message, informs us that the Golden Era store will be up and running this Friday, June 26. The Hoods new album and single will be available to buy, with a range of merchandise and DVD’s. More stock to come … Continue reading Hilltophoods.com relaunched

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STATE OF THE ART – GOLD(en Era)

Jim Steps

In its first week of release, State Of The Art, by the Hilltop Hoods has gone gold, selling 35000 or more units. State Of The Art has rocketed to the top of the ARIA charts, relegating The E.N.D. – Black Eyed Peas to second spot and Pink – Funhouse to 3rd. Check the ARIA site for a full run down of the top 50 here. An interview with the lads just dropped on the Certified Scribe blog here. The guys had this to say about the album; “The three of us are definitely more proud of State Of The Art … Continue reading STATE OF THE ART – GOLD(en Era)

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BLISS N ESO – Sold out!

Jim Steps

Bliss N Eso will contend for Urban Work of the year at tonight’s APRA awards. The lads have been nominated for their songs, Woodstock 2008 and The Sea Is Rising. The guys will also be performing, live The Sea Is Rising. Make sure you tune into MAX for a special broadcast, on Sunday July 5 at 8.30pm to catch some of the highlights. In other Bliss N Eso news, the Perth leg of the Flying Colours tour has sold out making the whole tour a complete sell out. Congrats should go to the guys as they have one of the … Continue reading BLISS N ESO – Sold out!

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KINGS WAY & BIAS B

Jim Steps

The Kings Way team will be taking over the airwaves next week, discussing the new book, and busting out some old school hip hop classics. Australia’s foremost pioneer of Rap; Bias B will be joining the guys on RRR to discuss and preview his slamming new graff styled LP, Aerosol Era, based in the Kings Way years. Tune in for a special rare offering of info and classic trax from the crew. The Deep End with Geezey G on 87.8 Kiss fm – Wed 24th June, 9.30pm Top Billin with Sherrif Roscoe & Bias B on 102.7 RRR fm – … Continue reading KINGS WAY & BIAS B

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BIAS B – Aerosol Era

Jim Steps

It seems that we are in the Era of Era’s (if that makes sense). First it was the Golden Era (Hilltop Hoods) now it’s, The Aerosol Era. With a host of releases under his belt, Bias B is back in 2009 with a fresh new joint, Aerosol Era. When it comes to quality Australian Hip Hop, Bias B is surely a front runner. With a career spanning over a decade, Bias has been at the forefront of the development and growth of the aussie hip hop scene. Aerosol Era takes you on a trip back in time, to around 86 … Continue reading BIAS B – Aerosol Era

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TZU guest program rage

Jim Steps

Catch the lads from TZU hooking us up with a killer playlist this weekend. Tune in from 10am – 11am Saturday morning for an hour long taste of what’s to come, with the full guest programming from 11.45pm Saturday night, ABC1. Check below for the allaussie hip hop version or for a full program rundown go to the rage website here. AUSSIE HIP HOP TIMES 1:00am ILLZILLA Cut Feet (Shock) 2:00am KID KOALA Fender Bender (Creative Vibes) 2:30am TZU Dam Busters (Liberation) TZU Wild Stylee (Independent) TZU She Gets Up (Liberation) TZU In Front Of Me (Liberation) TZU Computer Love (Liberation) TZU Mondays (Liberation) … Continue reading TZU guest program rage

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Stolen Records – Gala Ball

Jim Steps

Stolen Records, FBi’s hip-hop specialists, are bursting out of your radio and into Manning Bar for an FBI fundraiser massive! Catch Sydney’s finest MCs along with the Stolen Records Skrillionaires holding it down on the decks. Things are going to get messy…Catch: Urthboy Def Wish Cast Hau (Koolism) Hermitude Last Kinection Spit Syndicate Killa Queenz Horrorshow That’s Them Nikkita DJs: Stolen Records Skrillionaires MTV will also be filming the event according to Urthboy. This will be huge! 8PM START Tickets $30 – $35 on the door if available. All proceeds go to saving Fbi Radio. Continue reading Stolen Records – Gala Ball

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HILLTOP HOODS – Double Cover

Jim Steps

Be sure to grab you free copy of Onion Mag and Rip It Up Magazine this week. As we see the Hilltop Hoods, grace both covers in a special double cover edition. We also see an interview from Nina Bertok, talking to the guys about their new album, State Of  The Art, touring and working with Pharoahe Monch.  On a side note the cover pic was taken by Benon Koebsch. Continue reading HILLTOP HOODS – Double Cover

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ILLY – Props and album launch

Jim Steps

   You may have already seen this as Obese Records posted it on their Twitter account. It seems Illy’s new album, Long Story Short, has been well received by the aussie hip hop public and for quite a good reason. The album is banger, The Mercury Newspaper did a review, which you check out here. TripleJDools also gave it the thumbs up, could we see Scott Dooley return to the mike for another guest apperance? (aka Drapht style) We will have to wait till July 17th to find out when Illy launches his Album at Corner Hotel. Continue reading ILLY – Props and album launch

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DOWNSYDE – DRAPHT, SPLENDID

Jim Steps

Fans of the beat rejoice! In what will be a huge treat for hip hop fans; two of Australia’s favourite acts are joining together for a special appearance at SPLENDOUR 09. Earlier this year, long time west coast kings DOWNSYDE teamed up with new kid on the block DRAPHT, for a take-no-prisoners performance that proved to be a force to be reckoned with. Both acts took their current albums (DOWNSYDE with All City and DRAPHT with Brothers Grimm) out on the road, on the largest tour either act has taken on for years. With a combined set that’s going to … Continue reading DOWNSYDE – DRAPHT, SPLENDID

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James Hartley and Delta

Jim Steps

I wasn’t able to find much info on the man himself, but James Hartley surely lets his pictures speak for themselves. Hartley has had the pleasure of working with many groups by the looks of his blog, but we’re interested in none other than the ‘Lostralian’ Delta. Hartley’s cool style compliments his subject matter and it seems that Delta agrees. James’ blog features a couple of galleries with Delta. We see press shots for Onion and J-Mag and we also see some cool live shots from a concert earlier this year. You can check out these dope shots over at … Continue reading James Hartley and Delta

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HIP HOP STAT!

Jim Steps

An intresting little fact was posted on twitter today by J Play (the Triple J watch dog site). According to their statistics, Astronomy Class’ – Where You At?  is currently the most played track on the Lunch show, this year. Congrats go to the lads for dropping a killer album.  Continue to play that aussie hip hop Vijay! Check out the Astronomy Class site here. The guys have also just joined Twitter, check their page here.  Check out the J Play website here. Continue reading HIP HOP STAT!

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PHRASE – Secret Track

Jim Steps

Phrase has just recorded a brand new track (produced by M-Phazes) and has given it to the members of his Street Team before he unleashes it on the rest of the world next week.  The exclusive MP3  was sent to the all Street Team members and features a great sample of My People by The Presets. Head to Phrase’s website for more info on the track, also check out how to become a member of the Street Team while you are there. Continue reading PHRASE – Secret Track

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BLISS N ESO – GOLD!

Jim Steps

Well done to the guys, a great effort. On the weekend of the release of their highly anticipated Flying Colours Live deluxe edition, the original version of the Sydney trio’s hugely acclaimed third album has gone GOLD after 58 weeks in the ARIA charts. The deluxe edition of the album features the Flying Colours LP plus their brand new single On Tour (currently in high-rotation on Triple J and Nova nationwide) along with a DVD which features their intimate performance at Sydney’s sold-out Metro Theatre in February of this year. In addition, the DVD also includes MTV’s Out of Africa … Continue reading BLISS N ESO – GOLD!

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BLISS N ESO – Major Announcement

Jim Steps

The Twitter account of Bliss N Eso has had a few msg’s for their follows over the last twenty four hours, many relating to a major announcement. According to a tweet posted 3 hours ago, the major announcement drops today! All indications point to a new clothing label from the guys (INCORRECT) . This could be on the back of the hugely popular Big Undie x Bliss n Eso Collab. We have a preview of the newly created website called flyingcoloursclothing.com (check above). It’s GOLD GOLD GOLD for Bliss N Eso’s, Flying Colours!! So far it’s been a massive year … Continue reading BLISS N ESO – Major Announcement

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RALPH MAG x Aussie Hip Hop

Jim Steps

  The June issue of Ralph Magazine has hit the stands and features Skryptcha, Dialectrix and Phrase, all suited up for the fashion section. Skryptcha had this to say about the shoot “We had a lot of fun doing the shoot so please do go check it out, the mag is out on newsstands now with the very, very, very hot – Emily Scott on the cover!” The guys all have a lil’ Ralph style interview in there for a laugh, which I’m sure you’ll enjoy too. Check out the interview with Phrase here. While you are over at the … Continue reading RALPH MAG x Aussie Hip Hop

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OBESE RECORDS PROFILE IN ‘MAG’!

Jim Steps

It’s time to grab the latest issue of Mag. In this issue Fable of the Label (Dan Rule), profiles the mighty Aussie Hip Hop giant, Obese Records. Here’s an extract of what Pegz had to say to Dan about Obese Records. “Of the top 10 hip hop artists in the country, eight of them would have come up through Obese Records,” says Tirren Staaf (aka MC Pegz), the 32-year-old owner, creative architect and celebrated rapper behind Obese. “There’s a rich history, people appreciate that.” You can catch the full article online here. You can also pick up a copy of … Continue reading OBESE RECORDS PROFILE IN ‘MAG’!

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(Suffa’s) TRIPLE J HOTTEST 100…..OF ALL TIME

Jim Steps

To celebrate 20 years of JJJ Hottest 100, the guys are throwing their collective arms up in the air in a bid for enlightenment and asking you: What is your hottest song of all time? Ok, everyone at allaussie hip hop would love for some Australian hip hop songs to make it in the top 100. So we are putting the call out for your support. Follow the link below and register your top 10 vote. Register and vote here. To get you in the mood, we have Suffa’s (Hilltop Hoods) TopTen. Pete Rock & CL Smooth – T.R.O.Y. They … Continue reading (Suffa’s) TRIPLE J HOTTEST 100…..OF ALL TIME

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SOCIAL CHANGE AND BUTTERTHEIF RECORDS

Jim Steps

With the almighty Social Change due to drop their full length album this year, big things are on the horizon, for them, and their label Butterthief Records. Established by Funkwig and Social Change, Butterthief has grown into a strong collective of musicians, DJ’s, producers and emcees. Their aim is to release music, promote artists and further establish Butterthief as a recording label.  Currently Butterthief is working on a collaboration project with various artists, as well as new projects by Dialect, One Above, Metrical Minds and Taylor Made Tactix. You can find some samples of this project at the Buttertheifs Myspace … Continue reading SOCIAL CHANGE AND BUTTERTHEIF RECORDS

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BRAD STRUT – EP & LP

Jim Steps

Fallout Shelter is the new EP from Melbourne-bred, North London-based Brad Strut. In a radical departure from his acclaimed 2007 sophomore Legend: Official, the core member of Australia’s Lyrical Commission has crafted a stunning narrative that runs through six hard hitting tracks by Beat Butcha . Brad Strut has kindly given out a lyrics booklet for the tracks off Fallout Shelter EP. You can grab a copy over here, be sure to print yours out. The lyrics booklet is a cool little addition to this release and we’d like to see more of it. We then have the Rejuvination LP. … Continue reading BRAD STRUT – EP & LP

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JUNE 12 – A huge day in aussie hip hop

Jim Steps

With two huge release’s dropping yesterday and a massive concert from Bliss n Eso at Festival Hall, it surely was the biggest day on the hip hop calendar this year. All reports on Twitter said the Bliss N Eso show was massive. Soulmate Records had this to say solm8 “‘Happy In My Hoody’ remix feat Pez + 360 LIVE was rather epic…” Yesterday also saw the release of the highly anticipated State Of The Art album from the Hilltop Hoods. My local hip hop retailer said “We have sold over a hundred in 3 hours”. Bliss n Eso also used … Continue reading JUNE 12 – A huge day in aussie hip hop

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DAN ELLESON’S A TWITTERING KINDA GUY

Jim Steps

Having given up on Myspace over a year ago and with Facebook starting to lose steam, Danielson has picked up with Twitter. Here are a few of his latest posts “Wrapped up solid week of recording. Nearly sorted track listing for new Koolism + done some new stuff. when it rains….” 10:49 AM Jun 6th from web “Koolism is in session, recorded new tune on wed, recording another today, new album “The ‘Umu” is looking like the beast from Cloverfield” 2:37 PM Jun 4th from web We have also found out that the lads from Dopus and Roshambo are recording … Continue reading DAN ELLESON’S A TWITTERING KINDA GUY

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UNKLE HO – Subterranea

Jim Steps

Unkle Ho are set to release a limited edition EP called Subterranea. 1000 copies and you can pre order yours now. JB Hi-Fi have the album set for $9.99. Heres what they had to say about Unkle Ho. Welcome to the wonderful upside-down world of Unkle Ho, and his perfectly unconventional new EP Subterranea. Neither poker-faced sophisticate nor court jester, Unkle Ho is the cloaked host from the future, entertaining a grand ball from the past. Predominantly electronic but enhanced with live instrumentation and a cut and paste aesthetic, Unkle Ho has evolved again, elevating the groove of each composition. … Continue reading UNKLE HO – Subterranea

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HILLTOP HOODS – JJJ Feature Album

Jim Steps

Triple J is on the Hoods bandwagon this week, with a full interview on their blog, media files from Gippsland One Night Stand, an aussie hip hop special in J Mag and State Of The Art is the feature album of the week.  Follow the link below to check out the interview. Triple J’s Blog Interview. In other Hoods news the lads are returning to England to play two headline shows at the O2 Islington Academy on July 1st and July 2nd. Adelaide is the latest State Of The Art show to sell out (alongside Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth). … Continue reading HILLTOP HOODS – JJJ Feature Album

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LAZY GREY – THE SOUNDTRACK

Jim Steps

It’s been 4 years now since Lazy Grey’s last album Banned In Queensland. In recent years Lazy’s blessed a number of guest appearances on a number of releases, and put in much work with the 750 REBELS project, releasing the coveted and now sought after Spit Vicious 12’ in August 2007. The Soundtrack, is out on June 26 on Karsniogenics . The entire production is done by none other than V, with DJ DCE on all the cuts. The album has some big guest appearances from the 750 REBELS crew.  Lenwun, Miss Brown, Jake Biz and the 10th addition to … Continue reading LAZY GREY – THE SOUNDTRACK

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COVER OF THE MOMENT….

Jim Steps

Here is a little post I will do every now and then called, Cover of the moment. Here, we will take a brief look at an album cover artwork that I feel has exceeded the norm or has pushed the boundaries for the greater good. Our first cover of the moment goes to……. The Funkoars with their album The Hangover. Whilst in Bendigo, I stumbled across an old edition of Playboy. The image struck me as somewhat familiar. Continuing on with their Playboy style artwork, The Funkoars creative team have captured gold on this one. Not only is this imagery … Continue reading COVER OF THE MOMENT….