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Freddie Gibbs & Madlib Deeper EP + Australian Tour

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Following Thuggin and Shame this is the final 12-inch vinyl EP before Freddie Gibbs & Madlib release their collaborative album, Piñata. On the Deeper EP, Gibbs showcases the yin and yang of heartbreak and anger on the title track, in a lovelorn narrative that meshes perfectly with the weepy strings and insistent rhythm of Madlib’s beat. The B-Side, Harolds – exclusive to this EP – gives Gibbs a chance to ride some low down Beat Konducta-fueled funk in a nostalgic ode to the Chicago chicken-shack that served as the backdrop to many of his seminal life experiences. Piñata is scheduled for … Continue reading Freddie Gibbs & Madlib Deeper EP + Australian Tour

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Reissue: Masta Ace Disposable Arts

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The reissue of Masta Ace’s Disposable Arts by Below System, contains almost a 2 hour making of DVD where you will see most of the contributors to the Disposable Arts album. Interviews, stories behind the tracks and more content about the making of Disposable Arts. The physical copy of this special CD+DVD package will available in the stores, early October 2013! Originally released in 2001, Disposable Arts is a thematic/concept album by Masta Ace. The concept follows that Masta Ace is being released from prison, his return to home and joining ‘The Institute of Disposable Arts‘. The album is one … Continue reading Reissue: Masta Ace Disposable Arts

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Bill Parton Trio – Closer Now feat. K21 & Cam Blokland

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South Australian piano pop-rock band ‘Bill Parton Trio’ will release their self titled debut EP on Friday 2nd August 2013. The EP follows the successful release of singles Going Away and Falling For You Again which are featured on the EP. Between the two singles, they’ve accumulated over 95,000 YouTube views! To sum up Bill Parton Trio’s sound, imagine the simplicity and catchiness of The Beatles, combined with Coldplay-like chords and melodies, the impressionism of Jeff Buckley and Radio Head, along with a dash of the relaxed chilled-out mood and atmosphere that Zero 7 are notorious for being able to create. Bill … Continue reading Bill Parton Trio – Closer Now feat. K21 & Cam Blokland

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Citizen Kay – Yes! Remixes EP

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Citizen Kay’s “YES!” single from his debut EP of the same name, has received a big YES from around the country over the last six months. It has secured constant national radio play with regular TV play of the cheeky irresistible clip and has been supported by energy charged live shows that often climaxed with a bottle of champagne being popped – mimicking the clip – as CK ripped out his hit track. Citizen Kay is pleased to announce the release of the “YES!” Remixes EP. Featuring the big beat upfront original club mix courtesy of co-producer Pablo Calamari, a … Continue reading Citizen Kay – Yes! Remixes EP

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Chance Waters Looking For Something Video Clip

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Chance has been called an intelligent lyricist & masterful storyteller, and we’re excited to share his first single with Island Records Australia. Looking For Something is a testament to his depth of songwriting & knack of unforgettable pop hooks, and the creation of a uniquely recognisable brand of hip hop. The track was produced by One Above and features Patience Hodgson of The Grates. The clip has also been nominated for Channel V’s Ripe Clip Of The Week. You can vote for it over at Channel V. Last but not least it’s only a few weeks until Chance heads off on … Continue reading Chance Waters Looking For Something Video Clip

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Interview: Dialect & Despair: A Testament To The Art

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Few rival the dedication Adelaide hip hop duo Dialect & Despair show their genre. The young pair; emcee Dialect and producer Despair, have already earned themselves international notoriety as a result of their infallible commitment to keeping hip hop culture alive. With a passion for maintaining a universal hip hop culture, Self Evident focuses on the music, principles and stories behind the movement, whilst blending the old with the new. A year on, and Self Evident is still gracing our platters. Below we catch up with emcee Dialect to discuss their previous year and all its happenings. Your sophomore album titled … Continue reading Interview: Dialect & Despair: A Testament To The Art

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The Son – All I Know feat. 360 Video

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Here’s the latest from The Son, the next instalment in the comic journey & the music video for All I Know feat. 360. Dive back into the dark world of EVO – New mission objective: “All the artists that I work on tunes with are being written into the comic. 360 is Hammerhead, part of an underground patcher network. It’s amazing being able to write a comic & story alongside the tunes I’m doing. The guys killed it on this clip – can’t wait to drop more tunes & let the saga unfold…” – The Son. The Son Issue 2 … Continue reading The Son – All I Know feat. 360 Video

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Mr. Grevis – My Escape

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WA’s most affable emcee and most recent inductee into the almighty Sylabollix crew – Mr. Grevis returns with his second album My Escape after the popularity of his debut release The Sampler in 2012. Combining his supreme knack for story-telling with structurally savvy song writing, Grevis has teamed up with fellow SBX cohort Dazastah for the bulk of the album’s production, with additional beats Cam Bluff and Rob Shaker. Tinged with new-age sounds and live instrumentation to match the array of subjects explored, My Escape reflects the times through Mr Grevis‘ eyes both sonically and lyrically. With plenty of guest … Continue reading Mr. Grevis – My Escape

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Ghosts In The Room presents Barbarians

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Canberra producer Ghosts In The Room returns with his second release in 12 months teaming up with New York artists Ruste Juxx, Block McCloud and Shabaam Sahdeeq for the Barbarians EP. From the opening track listeners are taken on a journey through the dark streets of Brooklyn with the Barbarians combining street raps with heavy hitting beats. Featuring guest verses from Ras Kass, Fortay and Tornts as well as instrumental tracks, this release is a must have for any hip hop fan. Track Listing: Through The Flames Bucktown Gladiators Danger Feat. Ras Kass & Fortay Under Your Skin Dark Streets Feat … Continue reading Ghosts In The Room presents Barbarians

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Niche & Live Nation Present: Joey Bada$$ Australian Tour

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Niche and Live Nation presents one of the most anticipated Hip Hop tours of the summer as 19 year old Joey Bada$$ makes his debut Australian tour with special guest and fellow Brooklyn-ites The Underachievers, plus Australia’s newest sensation Remi in support. Heralding a return to golden era sounds yet remaining 100% a part of the new school thanks to appearances with A$AP Rocky and Mac Miller, Joey Bada$$’s lyrical form is beyond his years, his complex flow bubbling effortlessly on top of jazzy instrumentals. In June 2012 his 1999 mixtape set the internet alight; with fans of new school … Continue reading Niche & Live Nation Present: Joey Bada$$ Australian Tour

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Portugal. The Man – Mashup mixtape

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US DJ and producer Terry Urban releases a new mash-up album with Portugal. The Man called… Portugal, The Man & Friends. Terry combines samples from P.TM’s new album Evil Friends and some of his favourite rappers including Biggie, Hov, Yeezy and Cole. Turn it on and turn it up. Portugal. The Man is playing Big Day Out 2014. Evil Friends  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter Continue reading Portugal. The Man – Mashup mixtape

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Future Music Festival announce exciting new frontier

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With only weeks until the highly anticipated announcement of the 2014 line up, Future Music Festival (FMF) is very proud to announce a strategic alliance with The Mushroom Group, Australia’s largest independent music and entertainment group, and its subsidiary Frontier Touring, Australasia’s #1 concert promoter*. The alliance combines decades of experience, widespread resources and immeasurable expertise across all facets of the music industry. The collective diversity, reach and long-standing relationships now shared, both locally and internationally, will ensure FMF will continue to lead the way in all aspects of festival culture. From September 1, FMF will team up with the … Continue reading Future Music Festival announce exciting new frontier

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Tom Showtime Mashiona Tasty Mashups Vol. 2

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Melbourne’s own Producer / DJ / Watermelon Man, Tom Showtime is back with another massive free download EP! Still riding high from his recent signing to the UK’s Ghetto Funk record label and the success of ‘The Chippa Irie EP‘ (Booty Fruit) reaching #1 on the Juno Download Best Selling Chart, brings you a second volume of Tasty Mashups. Serving up a mixture of the best of the best including Dr. Dre, Roots Manuva, KMD, Nas, Chali 2na, DJ Premier, Proof and People Under The Stairs. Grab these free tunes now and watch out for Showtime’s future releases ‘The Bling … Continue reading Tom Showtime Mashiona Tasty Mashups Vol. 2

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Neon Golden – Hong Kong

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Curated by Australian based creative group The Hours, ‘Neon Golden’ is an exhibition of new works on paper by a collective of world class contemporary, street and graffiti artists who all share a rich history of friendship and collaboration. This group exhibition, presented by and located at Above Second Gallery in Hong Kong’s Central and Western District, is a celebration of new art movements in the Asia Pacific Region, and a showcase of these 14 artists’ diverse range of unique styles, subjects and techniques. As well as the exhibition, this prolific group of artists will all be travelling from their … Continue reading Neon Golden – Hong Kong

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AIR: Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards

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The Australian Independent Record Labels Association is very excited to announce that this year’s Awards will see Carlton Dry join forces with AIR to partner in presenting the 2013 event. “CUB have shown remarkable enthusiasm when it comes to working with Independent Music in Australia. To be working with a partner who shows this level of passion and commitment to AIR’s Independent Music Awards and Charts as well as the wider independent sector is something we’re really excited about!” – Nick O’Byrne, AIR General Manager “We are absolutely thrilled to come on board as the Naming Sponsor of the AIR … Continue reading AIR: Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards

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Wolverine – Split Personality Mixtape

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Scott Kent, also known as rapper Wolverine, adopted the persona of the famous Marvel comic creation, full of rage and the unbreakable metal adamantium, long before Hugh Jackman brought the character to movie screens. And while Jackman honed his craft at the prestigious Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Kent also spent years honing his in Perth, except he did it in cyphers, studios and live shows around the city. Wolverines new double 37 track album Split Personality is available now. Featuring Reason, Hunter (R.I.P), Dazastah, Bigfoot, Solomon Childs and more. He is also currently working on his 5th studio … Continue reading Wolverine – Split Personality Mixtape

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Style: Eminem Celebrates 30 Years Of G-Shock

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Legends Unite with the G-Shock x Eminem Limited Edition 30th Anniversary Timepiece. Casio is pleased to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their G-Shock watch brand by announcing a collaborative limited edition release with hip hop legend Eminem. The GDX6900MNM-1 timepiece, available this December, takes the newly-revamped XL-6900 watch face and personalises it with Eminem iconology for a watch that is not only ruggedly functional, but also stylishly streetwise. The multi-talented Eminem, also known by his alter ego Slim Shady and by birth name Marshall Mathers, is a multi-platinum and 13-time Grammy Award winning rapper, as well as record producer, songwriter … Continue reading Style: Eminem Celebrates 30 Years Of G-Shock

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Davey Lane Releases M-Phazes Remix of ‘You’re The Cops I’m The Crime’

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The debut from Davey Lane of You Am I – has been mixed up by the masterful hands of Australian hip-hop juggernaut M-Phazes, the tricky remix of You’re The Cops, I’m The Crime layers scratchy yet smooth vocals over jingling keys and a sly-slick beat. A showcase of Davey Lane’s versatility and depth, the remix casts a monstrous sense of extra-dimension to the track. Facebook  ||  Twitter  ||  Soundcloud Continue reading Davey Lane Releases M-Phazes Remix of ‘You’re The Cops I’m The Crime’

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Suburban Dark – Second Front Album Launch

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Since the release of their debut album on July 26th, Suburban Dark have been getting more and more hype. Their debut rightfully earned itself FBi Album of the week, and also has been scoring massive support support nation wide. The boys and the heavily featured Jeswon stopped into triple j recently for a chat with Zan Rowe. Don’t miss your chance to help them launch the album in Sydney, at The Civic on the 31st August. Featuring a huge array of the Big Village MC roster as guests, and supports from Deadbeat & Hazy, Tenth Dan & Grub, Roleo, Migz, Julzo, Moonbase Commander & Laxe it’s going to be … Continue reading Suburban Dark – Second Front Album Launch

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Style: Third Chapter – A League Of Our Own

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Third Chapter has teamed up with renowned Australian street artist Linz for its 2013 winter collection, and are debuting their collaboration by showcasing a closer look at Linz, his creative process, and the development of graffiti and street art within youth culture. Known better by the name Linz which has been sprayed across walls around the world for over 20 years, Lee Harnden’s career as one of Australia’s most prolific graffiti artists has found him working side by side with some of the games legendary names, from Mike Giant, Richard Mirando aka Seen, Can2, Ces and many more. Not only … Continue reading Style: Third Chapter – A League Of Our Own

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Style: August Must Have’s

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This is the first instalment of our new monthly column series titled Must Have’s, where we feature the months hottest drops from around the net and beyond. For the month of August, we have BME’s latest range with WTPD, a dope drop from The Exqused. Medicom Toy have teamed up with Casio G-Shock to celebrate G-Shock’s 30th anniversary and present the latest in their collab, the DW-5600MT-1JR. Wiz Khalifa steps in to the shoe game teaming up with Converse to present a limited Chuck Taylor range, with impressive results. Another rapper collab is present on the last piece for the month, Mr … Continue reading Style: August Must Have’s

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Gaming News: Destiny

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From Bungie, the creators of Halo®, and Activision, the publisher of Call of Duty®, comes Destiny, the next evolution in interactive entertainment and an epic adventure unlike anything players have experienced. In Destiny you are a Guardian of the last city on Earth, able to wield incredible power. Explore the ancient ruins of our solar system, from the red dunes of Mars to the lush jungles of Venus. Defeat Earth’s enemies. Discover all that we have lost. Become legend. Destiny delivers a new way to experience first-person action games. A sweeping adventure set within a bold, new universe, Destiny features … Continue reading Gaming News: Destiny

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The Havknotz – Wild Child

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The Havknotz’s latest video Wild Child remains in the Top 5 of the Channel V Request Chart. After spending two weeks at the #1 position, the clip has just been tipped by Lada Gaga, but remains above Jason Derulo, Ellie Goulding, Arctic Moneys and Justin Bieber. Not bad for an independent Sydney Hip Hop outfit. Their sound is a powerful combination of both Rap and Rock but don’t you dare call them Nu Metal. The Havknotz – Losty, Waza and Kilmer are all about breaking new grounds with classic methods. Since their 2011 release, the group have performed with a … Continue reading The Havknotz – Wild Child

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JONES jnr. – The Soultape 2

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JONES Jnr. is Evan Jones and Morgan Jones (no relation) and together they traverse a unique blend of old-school soul, mixed with contemporary beats. For The Soultape 2, JONES Jnr. had a new approach to recording. “By popular demand we made the tracks longer. We had our own studio this time round, as opposed to Morgs bedroom, so we naturally delved deeper into the tracks, explored new sounds and used more live instruments,” says Ev. The Soultape 2 is available now as a free download. Download  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter Continue reading JONES jnr. – The Soultape 2

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Omar Musa – Parang Audiobook

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Omar Musa, the former winner of the Australian Poetry Slam and the Indian Ocean Poetry Slam has released three hip hop albums, two poetry books (including Parang) and has also appeared on ABC’s Q&A and at the reccent TEDx Sydney. He is currently working on a play, Bonegatherer, to be staged in 2014 and his debut novel Here Come The Dogs which will be published by Penguin Australia in 2014. Omar Musa has just released an audiobook version of his critically acclaimed poetry book Parang.  Omar Musa – Parang, the audiobook version is available now as a name your price download, get around … Continue reading Omar Musa – Parang Audiobook

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Must Volkoff – White Russian out now

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Must Volkoff’s White Russian delves deep into territory not commonly explored in modern day hip hop. The instrumentation is mind altering and the guests provide the perfect foreground to the groove laden backdrop. Hosting a variety of guests ranging from Australian Rap pioneer Lazy Grey to the Godfather of UK hip hop Farma G (Task Force), White Russian is set to exceed already high expectations. For the best part of ten years Melbourne’s acclaimed hip hop producer Must Volkoff has been etching out his signature sound. One half of the duo Mata & Must and co-founder of label Pang Productions, there aren’t many who can boast a catalogue such as … Continue reading Must Volkoff – White Russian out now

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Mr Clean – Steroid Frauds

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Mr Clean presents Steroid Frauds, the 3rd track from his forthcoming debut album With A Vengeance. Steroid Frauds features production from Sydney producer Colourd Noyz. A video clip was released alongside the new track which you can check out below. Steroid Frauds has been proceeded by the singles Hard Yak b/w Casket, also produced by Colourd Noyz and Faith In The Raw, featuring production from Australian heavy hitter Katalyst.  Expect Mr Clean’s debut album With A Vengeance towards the end of August. Facebook  ||  Tumblr  ||  Bandcamp  ||  Twitter Continue reading Mr Clean – Steroid Frauds

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Matt Van Rooy Presents: The Alliance Tour

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Matt Van Rooy is proud to announce The Alliance Tour featuring Fluent Form, Mata & Must, One Sixth, Maundz, Discourse, Deece, Dialect & Despair and Social Change. A line-up of this calibre is rarely seen in this magnitude, when it consists of some of the countries brightest and most well respected artists, all on one bill for multiple dates nation wide. This is a one-of-a-kind, special event sure to leave a lasting impression on punters, and go down in local hip hop history as a first of it’s kind. Having already hit Sydney on Saturday night, plus a massive 5 dates … Continue reading Matt Van Rooy Presents: The Alliance Tour

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Kwasi – Strange Dreams EP

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Strange Dreams is the debut release of Melbourne rapper and producer Kwasi. Recorded at Stronghorn Studios, the EP is slated as the first release under engineer and label owner JD’s Midnight Green. Entirely produced by Kwasi, the EP is a soundscape meshing electronic club friendly flavours in a hip-hop recipe with smooth, rich lyrics, featuring guest spots from Gzutek, Young Lean And Bee. Rappers who produce are a traditional oddity in hip-hop and Melbourne’s Kwasi is one of those rarities who maintains balance between beatmaking and flow blasting. Priding himself as an artist who bends the rules, Kwasi creates a … Continue reading Kwasi – Strange Dreams EP

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Cryptic – David Crypperfield

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Cryptic is a 23 year old rapper from Melbourne. With a broad scope of styles from introspective, dark humour, battle-style music to good old boom bap lyricism, Cryptic is respected for his uniquely complex rhyming patterns, verbose dexterity, relevant humour, stage presence and stylised flow. 1 Outs Australia Rap Battle Champion 2012 and member of crew 3000 with Equity and Jools. David Crypperfield features production from Ciecmante, Broadkast, Equity, Realizm, The OddOne, Koots, and more. David Cypperfield is out now for free download. Bandcamp  ||  Facebook  ||  Soundcloud Continue reading Cryptic – David Crypperfield