Author: Jim Steps

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Broken Aesthetiks – Still Broke

Jim Steps

Due to the finalisation of legal proceedings stemming from their debut release, ‘Broke‘, Grhyme Productions are now slightly apprehensive to announce (pending all guidelines laid out by Livinia Nixon’s solicitors are met) the impending release of Broken Aesthetik’s sophomore album, the aptly titled Still Broke. Anyone who has had the pleasure of seeing the duo live, would be well aware of the tongue-in-cheek antics of the group’s lone emcee, FatGut. Scathing social commentary, celebrity undressing, and at times personal catharsis, are delivered with an always upbeat tempo. This can find you with a beaming smile, waving your hands in the … Continue reading Broken Aesthetiks – Still Broke

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Muma Doesa – Ms. Fortune

Jim Steps

Muma Doesa is an emcee/vocalist performing live in Melbourne since 2004, both solo and with Blunt Paper Massive, has just released her solo album, Ms. Fortune. Ms. Fortune is a fresh perspective on Hip Hop with Soul and Reggae influences. On the title track Ms. Fortune Muma Doesa tells honest stories of personal struggle and discovering her family history on her travels. The majority of the mixing and cuts where handled by DJ Rellik at Turnstyle Records. The album features Ruth Rogers-Wright, Zee, Dunna, Vytal One, Baptiste, Jess Harlen and Jowah. You can pick Muma Doesa – Ms Fortune for digital release … Continue reading Muma Doesa – Ms. Fortune

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Trials – The Bum Kit 2.0

Jim Steps

Direct from the dusty banks of Mr. Trials collection of sonic horrors comes the first official custom drum kit for your own disgusting pleasure. With fuck-off kick drums to put the boom in your bap and snares that snap harder than legs from a 50 story fall – it’s all here. 20 kicks, 20 snares, 20 hats & 20 crashes Direct from Trials studio session files Processed through state of the art hardware & software to make them track ready Drag & drop directly into your DAW and/or samplers Suitable for use with Logic Audio, Pro Tools, MPCS, Maschine 24 … Continue reading Trials – The Bum Kit 2.0

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Australian directs new Just Blaze & Baauer ‘Higher’ short film

Jim Steps

Higher is the debut collaborative single by heavily respected Hip Hop/R&B producer Just Blaze (Jay Z, Kanye West, Eminem, Usher) and rising DJ/producer/wonderkid Baauer (of #1 Global Dance Smash Harlem Shake fame), with vocals supplied by none other than Jay Z. The clip (short film) is a must see – directed by Australian born, US based Nabil, it’s incredible and well worth the 6 minute investment. Continue reading Australian directs new Just Blaze & Baauer ‘Higher’ short film

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Royalz – Ladder

Jim Steps

Whether you think hip hop is evolving or falling apart, is purely up to individual perception. In the eyes of Melbourne label Grhyme Productions, it isn’t necessary to dig up the soil and rip apart the foundations of the art form that many pioneers toiled over in order to produce something ‘new’. Improving on something organic doesn’t always require synthesising it, that’s where Royalz and Ghryme Productions enter. Royalz is back with a new track titled Ladder, a name your price download available now. Grhyme Productions  ||  Bandcamp  ||  Twitter  ||  Facebook Continue reading Royalz – Ladder

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Mother & Call Of Duty® Enlist Fans For Top Secret Rescue Op Prize

Jim Steps

Mother Energy Drink and Call of Duty® announce a new partnership. Fuelling the world’s passion for gaming, Mother Energy Drink and Call of Duty®, have partnered up to give Aussies a chance to win a top secret rescue op mission. The partnership comes ahead of the highly-anticipated Call of Duty®: Ghosts launch on November 5th. Featuring an all-new world, new story, new characters and new experiences, Call of Duty: Ghosts is a stunning leap forward for the mega-hit franchise. Mother and Call of Duty® fans will have a chance to take on a series of top secret challenges in line with what … Continue reading Mother & Call Of Duty® Enlist Fans For Top Secret Rescue Op Prize

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Coda Conduct – Watch This Space (Prod. Detal)

Jim Steps

Hailing from Canberra, Coda Conduct is an engaging hip hop duo consisting of members Erica and Sally. Their style ranges from laid-back, thoughtful and sincere to cheeky, upbeat and braggadocio. With dexterous flow and meticulously considered lyrics, this duo drop their jams better than their Parkinsons-stricken grandmothers. These two ladies live on a staple diet of rap, hip hop and spoken word. They both grew up being subjected to strange looks at high school discos when they didn’t know the words to the Backstreet Boys but could rap the entirety of Gangsta’s Paradise. Since meeting just over a year ago, … Continue reading Coda Conduct – Watch This Space (Prod. Detal)

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Mantra – Break Tradition Official Video + Trilogy Box-Sets

Jim Steps

Ten To Two Records are very pleased to announce the release of Telling Scenes, the third instalment of Mantra’s Power of the Spoken Trilogy. Sporting the radio favourite Loudmouth and emotionally heavy Break Tradition, Telling Scenes is Mantra’s magnum opus, the feather in his cap. To celebrate the Melbourne rapper’s milestone, we are happy to release some exclusive and very limited items fit for any hip hop fan. Ten To Two and Mantra have carefully selected a bunch of pre-sale items to celebrate the release of the new record. There are the Power of the Spoken Trilogy Box-sets which include the entire Mantra … Continue reading Mantra – Break Tradition Official Video + Trilogy Box-Sets

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Dr Don Don – Way To The Sun EP

Jim Steps

Acclaimed Sydney producer Dr Don Don is just about to release his latest four-track EP, Way To The Sun. After huge success with King of the Stars, Good Thing and Never Fear (featuring Elizabeth Rose) Dr Don Don is back with a summery disco-funk infused collection of tracks designed to dominate the dance floor. The EP features Sydney-based KLP on the EP’s title-track as well as Gold Coast singer/songwriter Bossy Love, formerly of Operator Please. Way To The Sun track-list: 1. Way to The Sun feat. KLP 2. What You Gonna Do 3. If You Wanna feat. Bossy Love 4. Don’t … Continue reading Dr Don Don – Way To The Sun EP

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Activision Announces Call Of Duty®: Ghosts Playstation Upgrade

Jim Steps

Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard (Nasdaq: ATVI), today announced further details surrounding Call of Duty®: Ghosts’ participation in Sony’s PS3 to PS4 upgrade program. The upgrade program is completely optional and allows consumers who purchase Call of Duty: Ghosts on PlayStation® 3 to upgrade to the PlayStation® 4 version of the game for a limited time at a suggested retail price of only $10 (including Australia and New Zealand), €10, or £10 depending on territory. More details will be shared in the weeks to come.   “Today we’re announcing that anyone who buys Call of … Continue reading Activision Announces Call Of Duty®: Ghosts Playstation Upgrade

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Mr Grevis – The Apology Song feat. Drapht

Jim Steps

Mr. Grevis returns with the second single The Apology Song featuring fellow Sylabollix member Drapht, from upcoming album My Escape (out September 13th). An honest and personal track, The Apology Song, as its title suggests, is a gesture of redemption to a past sweetheart. Some time ago, Grevis made a few bad decisions which lead to serious consequences, his then fiancé, who had already endured infidelities on his part in the past, broke off the engagement. Her decision was at first rejected by a scornful Grevis, but as he came to choose a more dignified path of life, he began to … Continue reading Mr Grevis – The Apology Song feat. Drapht

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Pez – One Life feat. Tys

Jim Steps

Pez has lots of exciting news, with a new album about to drop early November. Fans got a preview of what is to come when triple j debuted the first single One Life. It has since been getting considerable attention on radio and the video won Channel V’s Ripe Clip of the week and features cameo’s from 360 and the legendary Paul Kelly plus a bunch of fans who submitted their own videos of them putting their ones up. We are also excited to announce that Pez is a part of Big Day Out 2014, Playing with the likes of … Continue reading Pez – One Life feat. Tys

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Must Volkoff – Bangin’ Their Heads feat. Jake Biz, Lazy Grey & DJ Dcide

Jim Steps

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 his. Must Volkoff’s more recent credits include Trem’s Russian Roulette feat. Brad Strut & Kings Konekted, the lion’s share of Fluent Form’s critically acclaimed Flu Season, and several gems on the forthcoming Mantra album including the title track Telling Scenes. Having lent his skills to a plethora of premiere artists at home and abroad, he … Continue reading Must Volkoff – Bangin’ Their Heads feat. Jake Biz, Lazy Grey & DJ Dcide

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Dylan Joel’s got a brand new free release and we think ‘that’s good’

Jim Steps

In 2013 Dylan Joel continues to work his way up the ranks of the local hip hop fraternity. Last year Dylan’s EP Kid Illin‘ featured the breakthrough single Leveled which received a high rotation on triple j and later proved to be the catalyst for his massive win with triple j’s “Pyramid Rock” unearthed competition. Now in 2013 Dylan is proud to release his brand new free album That’s Good which is undoubtedly his best work to date showcasing Dylan’s progression as a burgeoning Australian MC. Featuring an exceptional array of guest performances from fellow up ‘n comers Remi, Elemont & Jess … Continue reading Dylan Joel’s got a brand new free release and we think ‘that’s good’

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Nhostic – I Am Who I Am Official Video

Jim Steps

Nhostic is Newcastle based emcee, originally from Mt Gambier. In June 2012, Nhostic released his debut EP Nhostalgia, which was written, produced, recorded, edited Nhostic, he also provided all the cuts. The tone of the EP was a raw, honest and nostalgic, and for all of his hard work Nhostalgia received glowing reviews. Nhostic has recently released the official video clip for the track I Am Who I Am. The clip was filmed and edited by Yanni Scott-Davis. Nhostic’s EP Nhostalgia is available via iTunes here. Nhostic is currently working on his next release, look out for that early 2014. … Continue reading Nhostic – I Am Who I Am Official Video

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Motley – The Dope Squad Pt. 1

Jim Steps

Motley has been making music in his makeshift home studio since 2002. In 2003 he was noticed by Live Nation and hand picked to tour his native UK with Hip-Hop legends De La Soul. Since 2005 Motley has shared the stage with some of the world’s greatest artists including Nas, Nelly & Beyoncé. Sending thousands crazy with his infectious stage presence and smooth, energetic rhymes at Sound Relief (MCG) and Big Day Out. In 2004 he worked with Nitin Sawhney on Melbourne’s 2004 International Arts Festival. He was immediately snapped up by Bliss N Eso to record on their album, … Continue reading Motley – The Dope Squad Pt. 1

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L-Fresh The Lion – One

Jim Steps

Hailing from South West Sydney, currently residing in Melbourne, 24-year old Hip Hop artist L-Fresh The Lion has made a name for himself with his versatile catalogue and his energetic and engaging live show. He has gone from strength-to-strength, nabbing high profile support spots nationally; impressing the likes of Nas, Public Enemy, The Herd, Hermitude and many more. It is his passion, honesty and integrity as an artist and lyricist that has garnered him such noteworthy attention. Recently, The Lion was a featured speaker at TEDx Parramatta where he presented a talk entitled “Self creation through Hip Hop”. He has … Continue reading L-Fresh The Lion – One

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Sietta – Let It Go Official Video

Jim Steps

Sietta’s sublime new single Let It Go has the music websites worldwide buzzing. The UK’s Planet Notion says ‘Let It Go is a primal hulking mass that feels natural and gloriously primordial. Caiti Baker’s voice is given an empty cavernous space to delicately fill before lightning percussion reigns, allowing the hook of Let It Go to storm into the forefront and break its banks, forcing the listener to become utterly submerged”. They’ve just dropped the video, a dazzling visual accompaniment. Catch Sietta on their Let It Go Tour kicking off this weekend. The Mekeo Poapoa (tattoo) Caiti wears in the video … Continue reading Sietta – Let It Go Official Video

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Chance Waters – Looking For Something feat. Patience Hodgson

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Looking For Something is Chance Waters newest single, and first with Island Records Australia. The song, a trademark duet with Australian vocalist Patience Hodgson (The Grates) captures Chance’s depth of song writing and knack for unforgettable pop hooks. With an up tempo, nostalgic backbeat produced by One Above and peppered with lush strings and horns Chance playfully muses on the idea that home is where the heart lives, or at least it doesn’t require a visa. Chance hails from Sydney’s inner west and is an outspoken vegan and self-confessed internet addict. He has established a uniquely recognizable brand of hip hop backed … Continue reading Chance Waters – Looking For Something feat. Patience Hodgson

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360 – A Stellar Lollapalooza Performance

Jim Steps

After an outstanding performance at Lollapalooza in Chicago, 360 won over American audiences and then stayed on in the US to work on the much anticipated album to follow up Falling and Flying. 360 has been giving his fans sneak peaks of whats to come on his Facebook and Instagram of sessions with producers Lifted, Trevor Lawrence, Jason Mater and many more big names. 360 recently tweeted that he will be working with the singing half of The Presets, Julian Hamilton. Sixty’s manager, Rae Harvey of Crucial Music had this to say about the upcoming album “Matt is working with a whole bunch of … Continue reading 360 – A Stellar Lollapalooza Performance

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Aphsub – The Scoville Unit LP

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The Scoville Unit is the mind numbingly hot follow-up to Aphsub‘s 2011 hip hop LP, The Crust. This venerable selection of homegrown chilli infused delights includes ingredients by featured guest producers Trials , Koolta (2011 Hilltop Hoods Initiative winner) and J57 (Brown Bag AllStars, New York) alongside Aphsub‘s own Sublime and DJ Ollie. To garnish, expect a tempting selection of guest vocals by Evan The Evolve, Koncept (Brown Bag AllStars, New York) and Rani Simone. These elements are mixed together by Aphsub members Sev (MC), Sublime (MC, Production), Perennial (MC) and DJ Ollie (Production, DJ) to create a meal for the mind … Continue reading Aphsub – The Scoville Unit LP

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Review: Dr. Flea – Keep On Moving EP

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Keep On Moving is the debut EP from Dr. Flea, one of Broken Tooth Entertainment’s latest signees. Dr. Flea first burst onto the scene through spitting bars at grime nights, raves, and local cyphers. He represents a fresh and youthful approach to music, that appeals across genres and strays from the conservative approach to Hip Hop. The 9 track EP features production from Ciecmate, Kharnivor, Pyrex & Shookz, Juve, P.R., Bottega Beretta and MKC. Emcees on the album include Spit Gemz, Dr. Flea’s brother Tom Farfall, LaLa, Flowz, and Diem.  Keep On Moving opens with a smooth boom bap styled track produced by fellow BTE head Ciecmate which is … Continue reading Review: Dr. Flea – Keep On Moving EP

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Converse Unveils Bold Footwear Collection With Rapper Wiz Khalifa

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On August 15th, Converse Inc. debuts the Fall 2013 Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Wiz Khalifa Collection featuring 12 new styles inspired by the artist’s rebellious and fashion-forward style. 2 of these styles will be available in Australia. The collaboration marks Khalifa’s first footwear collection and celebrates the artist’s eye for bold detail and subtle luxury. The new collection incorporates several unique accents including the Wiz Khalifa collection signature logo tab on each design, while staying true to the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star silhouette. Rapper Wiz Khalifa hails from Pittsburgh, Penn., and went from breakthrough artist to feature film … Continue reading Converse Unveils Bold Footwear Collection With Rapper Wiz Khalifa

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Interview: Chasm – Smoking Aces EP

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The second EP from Chasm’s 2013 EP series is Smoking Aces and features rising star Monchichi who has enjoyed considerable airplay on triple j’s Unearthed of late. Chasm once again delivers another air tight release to add to his ever-increasing musical catalog. You are currently working on an EP series. The first EP released in this series was titled Diamond Cuts and featured MC Skryptcha and Rachel Berry. Tell us a bit about this EP and the concept behind Diamond Cuts? I produced a bunch of tracks for Rachel a few years back, but nothing came of them unfortunately. When we were in the studio with Skryptcha one day late last … Continue reading Interview: Chasm – Smoking Aces EP

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Benny Diction & Able8 – Life Moves

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Life Moves is the brainchild of prominent London-based MC Benny Diction and prolific Australian beats producer Able8. The two met at a Melbourne hip-hop night in 2011 and have been working together since. Both established artists in their own right, they have combined to turn hip-hop on its head and create something that stands out from the usual format. Able8’s signature sound combines the world of dusty vinyl samples with heavy bass-laden electronic sounds and swinging drums, providing the perfect backdrop for Benny to paint his intricate, tightly-woven rhymes. The result is an exciting mix of classic hip-hop with a … Continue reading Benny Diction & Able8 – Life Moves

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Tigermoth – B-Sides Karma

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Tigermoth has been busy putting the finishing touches on a new album due for release later in the year. The initial number of tracks was quite large, but the idea was to make sure the album was completely focused in it’s sound and narrative, and this meant some of the tracks needed to be culled. While no less worthy of a release than anything else that has made the album, they weren’t 100% in line with the rest of the release. In Tigermoth’s mind however, they were all too good not to see the light of day and he has … Continue reading Tigermoth – B-Sides Karma

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Kaye – Isolated Tracks

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Meet Kaye a.k.a Mr. Never Did Right; An all-round hip-hop junkie, expressing extraordinary talent via many artistic platforms. Hailing from The East Coast of Australia, Kaye has lived Hip Hop for over a decade, with ventures ranging from professional graffiti murals, video production and running a home studio used by himself and other locals. His strength as a formidable emcee is undeniable, featuring on various Sub Conscious Records releases and consistently playing packed shows along the East Coast of Australia, with acts such as Thundamentals, Kerser, The Tongue and Hyjak. Kaye’s high energy performances with DJ Ntaprize, are backed up … Continue reading Kaye – Isolated Tracks

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Jp – The Road To Arkham

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Jp presents his brand new album, The Road to Arkham and will be released on September 1st. Jp has been working on this album for about 12 months with  J.Waters, who has produced 80% of the album, the other two tracks were produced by Dazed from Overstand and James Thompson from The High Society. The Road To Arkham features. One Sixth, Majestic Gage, Full Spectrum, Hyina Mufasa and is available for pre-order now, by following the link here. Jp performed live at Laundry Bar Fitzroy, VIC over the weekend. 1. Green Eyes w/ Hyina Mufasa 2. I Icarus 3. Whisky … Continue reading Jp – The Road To Arkham

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Jones Jnr. – The Soultape 2

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Sydney duo, Jones Jnr. has announced the release of their second mixtape The Soultape 2 on Friday 23 August. As with their debut Soultape, the new collection will be available from their website to download free. 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. The pair has earned their musical stripes in some of Sydney’s most exciting bands including the Thundamentals (DJ Morgs) and Rumpunch (Ev Jones). In fact, Jones Jnr. was formed after Thundamentals popular take on Matt Corby’s Brother recorded for triple j’s … Continue reading Jones Jnr. – The Soultape 2