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The Potbelleez feat. B.o.B. – Magic Number

Jim Steps

B.o.B has announced the release of his first EDM single Magic Number, featuring International group The Potbelleez (Ministry of Sound Australia). At only 24 years old, B.o.B has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry including Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, 2Chainz, and Hayley Williams (Paramore). The new track is not only the first Australian collaboration for B.o.B, but also the rappers first exposure to the techno beats of EDM sound! The Potbelleez are thrilled with the track, and pumped to get it out for their fans to hear. Magic Number is The Potbelleez follow up … Continue reading The Potbelleez feat. B.o.B. – Magic Number

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Mix Master Mike Returns To The Espy

Jim Steps

Revered master of the 4th element. Musical DJ and collaborator with the Beastie Boys. Three-time undefeated winner of the DMC World DJ Championship. Mix Master Mike is one of the most towering and influential figures in hip hop. His body of work equals flawless. Skill behind the decks equals best of the best. He is the Dream Team. A party-rocking vinyl magician who effortlessly switches between gob-smacking scratch acrobatics and cold-dropping the biggest dancefloor erupting bombs ever written. All with a flick of the finger.  Originally from San Francisco, Mix Master Mike is one of the pioneers of turntablism. Having … Continue reading Mix Master Mike Returns To The Espy

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Exclusive: Loose Change – Listening Party (Behind The Scenes Ep. 1)

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The first taste of forthcoming second album Listening Party from the Sydney hip hop trio was last month’s Shoosh!, a sharp, tongue-in-cheek, four minute jab at some people’s lack of ability to know when to be quiet Listening Party itself … Continue reading Exclusive: Loose Change – Listening Party (Behind The Scenes Ep. 1)

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The Tongue – Top Score (Remix) feat. Joelistics and Dialectrix

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After recently dropping his album Surrender To Victory, The Tongue doesn’t stop, linking with two of Australia’s finest Joelistics and Dialectrix on a remix of his jam Top Score. Stay tuned for an EP coming through soon for this prolific Sydney MC. You can check out our recent interview with The Tongue by following the link here. You can download the Top Score (Remix) feat. Joelistics and Dialectrix for free by clicking through the player below. Purchase  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter  ||  Official Continue reading The Tongue – Top Score (Remix) feat. Joelistics and Dialectrix

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Interview: L-FRESH The LION

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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. The Lion has been busy at work, fresh from recording his debut album due for release early next year. But not without a teaser as the first single off the album, One has just been released and boy does it leave you wanting more. Tell us a bit about yourself and what your name represents both in terms of your music and your culture? L-FRESH The … Continue reading Interview: L-FRESH The LION

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Call Of Duty: Ghosts & Eminem come together for ultimate fan offer

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Pre-Order Call of Duty: Ghosts at EB Games to receive Special Price offer to Purchase Eminem’s new The Marshall Mathers LP 2 Featuring Bonus Studio Track for Limited Time. The year’s most anticipated game, Call of Duty®: Ghosts, and music icon Eminem are giving fans another reason to line up this November 5. With Activision’s new blockbuster Call of Duty and Eminem’s new The Marshall Mathers LP 2 (Aftermath/Interscope) dropping on the same date this November, fans of both are in store for an incredible offer at a great price. In close collaboration with EB Games, anyone who pre-orders the … Continue reading Call Of Duty: Ghosts & Eminem come together for ultimate fan offer

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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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Activision Announces Call Of Duty®: Ghosts Playstation Upgrade

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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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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

Jim Steps

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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The Son – Issue #2 Comic + Free Remix Download of ‘All I Know’ feat. 360

Jim Steps

The Son is the brainchild of one of Sydney’s favourite DJs under a different alias, giving him an outlet to create brand new music that lives in a not to distant future through an accompanying comic. Set in the year of 2027 where corporations control everyone through a data cloud world called Evo, the comic follows the adventures of protagonist Cal as he patches into Evo embodying the character The Son. Each track released by The Son is accompanied with an official comic as the story of Evo unfolds. Music and comic lovers alike will also have the opportunity to see each … Continue reading The Son – Issue #2 Comic + Free Remix Download of ‘All I Know’ feat. 360

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Ta-Ku – REϟTWERK VOL​.​II

Jim Steps

Fresh off the back of his latest release DoWhatYouLove, available through Jakarta Records, Perth based beat-smith and founder of Sunday Records, Ta-ku drops the second in the series of originals, re-works, and remixes titled REϟTWERK VOL​.​II. The Red Bull Music Academy alumni quickly captured the world’s attention and with the amount of releases he has clocked up for labels like Brownswood, HW&W, Soulection and Project Mooncircle as well as collaborations with Chet Faker and remixes for Justin Timberlake, Flume, The Presets, Hermitude and Snakadaktal, Ta-ku looks set to continue with a crackling schedule set for 2013 already locked in. REϟTWERK … Continue reading Ta-Ku – REϟTWERK VOL​.​II

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Tour News: R.A. The Rugged Man – Legends Never Die Australian Tour

Jim Steps

Few artists are ever as controversial as they are influential. New York legend R.A. The Rugged Man has lived up to this billing by combining the authenticity of his undeniably rugged life with lyrical skills feared by nearly all of his hip hop peers.  The emcee, who has alluded to suffering from mental illness, has openly talked about coming from a broken home. His father was a Vietnam veteran affected by Agent Orange, his brother Maxx was born physically and visually impaired, eventually dying at the age of 10, while his sister Dee Ann couldn’t walk or speak (She later … Continue reading Tour News: R.A. The Rugged Man – Legends Never Die Australian Tour

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New Era x G-Shock – DW-5600VT

Jim Steps

G-Shock’s 30th anniversary party is a year-long bonanza and plenty of big names have been invited to sip on the celebration champagne. So far we’ve seen collaborations from Supra Footwear, Joyrich, Bape + Stussy just to name a few, now fitted cap and snapback bosses New Era are throwing their hats in the collab ring. This DW-5600VT is a blackout banger, with black band, bezel and border encasing a tiny LCD. It’s straight clean, like a black on black New Era lid. The DW is of course loaded with the usual cocktail of Casio features like a 1/1000 second stopwatch, … Continue reading New Era x G-Shock – DW-5600VT

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Realizm & Everyday split 7″ Vinyl

Jim Steps

South Australian emcees Realizm and Everyday combine to release a super limited split 7″ vinyl, available now. Side A of this cracking vinyl piece contains Realizm’s – Eyes Never Close featuring Golden Era crew member K21, with production from Suffa of the Hilltop Hoods. On the flip, Side AA is Everyday’s – Money Trees featuring Social Change & Tomorrow, with production from the talented ‘Kid Sinatra’, K21. The release is available to purchase now from Realizm’s official homepage here. While you are there check out Realizm’s 12″ EP Nasty Ill Filthy. Get em’ while you can. Purchase  ||  Official  ||  Twitter  || … Continue reading Realizm & Everyday split 7″ Vinyl

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Mr. Grevis – So Beautiful feat. Joyride & Ness (Prod. Dazastah)

Jim Steps

Most recent Syllabolix inductee Mr. Grevis presents So Beautiful, the first single to come from his upcoming sophomore album. Featuring Sydney’s master crooner Joyride, along with WA based newcomer Ness, the track’s infectiously uplifting hook floats over an electronic pulse.  Produced by Dazastah, So Beautiful is set apart by its disco strings and heavy synth lines. An ode to newfound positivity, Grevis raps on his perception of the world now that he is happy within himself. “I used to live a negative lifestyle, then I made some major changes and finally started pursuing music and working hard. Good things have happened in return. Life … Continue reading Mr. Grevis – So Beautiful feat. Joyride & Ness (Prod. Dazastah)

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Citizen Kay A Year Like No Other, Yes!

Jim Steps

On the back of the YES! single picking up plays on triple j and stations around the country, a great response to his debut the YES! EP, an irresistible film clip for YES!, a successful Groovin’ The Moo performance, support spots for Grey Ghost and Matt & Kim we catch up with new comer Citizen Kay, as he prepares to tour the country. aahh: You’ve recently released your debut EP titled YES! How would you describe the YES! EP and what did you want to achieve with this release? Citizen Kay: I guess to answer both questions in one, it was a way to introduce … Continue reading Citizen Kay A Year Like No Other, Yes!

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2013 Marks 10-Year Anniversary World Final: Red Bull BC One Champions Return to Stage in Seoul, Korea

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Red Bull BC One is the 1-on-1 B-Boy World Championship. After more than 90 Cyphers and six Regional Finals throughout 2013, the final contenders will meet on the stage of the World Final in Seoul, Korea on November, 30th for the most competitive, outrageous battle yet. To celebrate ten amazing years of world-class B-Boying, we’re inviting back all previous eight winners of the Red Bull BC One. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Red Bull BC One are searching for “The One” all over again. This time they’re pulling out all the stops at the World Final in Seoul, South … Continue reading 2013 Marks 10-Year Anniversary World Final: Red Bull BC One Champions Return to Stage in Seoul, Korea

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A$AP Rocky – Long Live A$AP (Finatik’N’Zac Remix)

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Production team Finatik’N’Zac, two of the original co-producers of A$AP Rocky’s – Long Live A$AP release their official Remix to Rocky’s chart topping hit! Long Live A$AP. Long Live A$AP is the title track off the #1 debuting CD on the Billboard 200 Album Chart which was released by Polo Grounds/RCA/SONY. Finatik’N’Zac are a production duo hailing from Perth, Western Australia. They currently reside in Miami, FL, and are signed under super producer Jim Jonsin’s Rebel Rock Music. 2013 has been a busy year for the two producers, getting in the studio with artist such as Waka Flocka Flame, A$AP Ferg, Wiz Khalifa, … Continue reading A$AP Rocky – Long Live A$AP (Finatik’N’Zac Remix)

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The Son – All I Know feat. 360

Jim Steps

The mysterious story of this part comic book hero, part tune master continues… So let’s recap. In issue one More Fire burnt down your discotheques & The Son battled the two-headed Evo virus known as Vitriol (played by Jake & Stav of Bluejuice). Fast forward to Issue 2, which features one of our biggest hip hop names, 360 & Triple j Unearthed winners Jackie Onassis, who were at the helms of this remix. You can check out a preview of issue 2 below, which will be dropping on Facebook sometime this week. You can keep track of that here.  Purchase  ||  Facebook … Continue reading The Son – All I Know feat. 360

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New Music: Peezo – Thanks Heaps

Jim Steps

Peezo is one of the cats leading Australia’s new wave of Hip Hop. Growing up in Byron Bay wasn’t always sunshine for Peezo, and he turned to music as an outlet. Gifted with expression, he started to rap. Peezo moved to Melbourne after an extended trip through North America which helped strengthen his hip hop roots and define his direction. He now brings together his unique flow with custom tailored beats that combine his love for the old school with his new school aesthetic. His mixtape Sunset Park gave him the opportunity to travel and share his words with audiences and … Continue reading New Music: Peezo – Thanks Heaps

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Bitter Belief’s lead single ‘Mr Big Man’ taken from sophomore album The Gallery

Jim Steps

If the name Bitter Belief sounds familiar to you, maybe it’s because you know him from the live circuit as Drapht’s hype-man, or as part of WA’s famous Syllabolix crew alongside the late and great emcee Hunter. Bitter has been an integral part of Perth’s hip hop scene for close to a decade. Having released over ten mix-tapes and one LP already, BB has honed his craft. Lead single Mr Big Man is a sobering look at the obnoxious behaviour typical of young males after drinking a few too many. Produced by long-time friend and collaborator Rob Shaker, the beat is … Continue reading Bitter Belief’s lead single ‘Mr Big Man’ taken from sophomore album The Gallery

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Illy – On & On Tour 2013

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To celebrate the release of his brand new single On & On, Illy has announced today a capital city headline tour for September 2013. After spending the better part of 2013 bunkered down in the studio recording, Illy is eager to return to life on the road and preview some tracks from his new album. The yet to be named album, executive produced by M-Phazes (Kimbra, 360, Bliss N Eso) will mark the first release on Illy’s own record label ONETWO and will be available in time for summer 2013. Illy will be joined on the road by an impressive line-up including … Continue reading Illy – On & On Tour 2013

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Sydney’s Only Hip Hop Social – One Day Sundays – Presented by the One Day Crew

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Sydney hip hop collective the One Day Crew and The Vic Hotel proudly present the June edition of One Day Sundays, Sydney’s new monthly hip hop party held on the last Sunday of each month. Since launching in February, One Day Sundays has quickly become one of Sydney’s most buzzed about monthly parties. The One Day Crew curates the monthly events, a hip hop collective comprised of Sydney acts Horrorshow, Spit Syndicate, Jackie Onassis and Joyride. Between them, members of the One Day Crew have released several albums, toured extensively through Australia and Europe, played major festivals, enjoyed high rotation … Continue reading Sydney’s Only Hip Hop Social – One Day Sundays – Presented by the One Day Crew

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Style: G-Shock – DW5600SG

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The new DW5600SG-7D, a simple, clean and stylishly modern look. Cases and bands feature lustrous finish with faces, displays and function labels in light colors. It’s based on the shape of the very first G-Shock ever made (30-years ago) but given that new-school metallic/gloss silver finish. Technical Specs: • Shock Resistant • 200 Meter Water Resistant • EL Backlight with Afterglow • Flash Alert • 1/100 second stopwatch • Countdown timer • Multi-function alarm • Hourly time signal • Full auto-calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2099) • 12/24 hour formats • Accuracy: +/- 15 seconds per month • Battery: CR2016 … Continue reading Style: G-Shock – DW5600SG

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Watch: A$AP Rocky’s Sold-Out Sydney Concert

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Moshcam, creators of the world’s largest online channel of originally-produced live music videos, is thrilled to announce it will live-stream hip hop superpower A$AP Rocky’s sold-out Sydney show on Friday June 28 via its YouTube channel. The webcast signals the launch of Moshcam’s new live-streaming series on YouTube, bringing the hottest names in music to a truly global audience live and on demand. Magnetic MC and fashion maverick, A$AP Rocky has quickly become one of rap’s most explosive stars. If his 2011 mixtape Live.Love.A$AP ruled the underground, this year’s debut album LONG.LIVE.A$AP saw him conquer the surface. Boasting hits like … Continue reading Watch: A$AP Rocky’s Sold-Out Sydney Concert

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Suburban Dark drops first single and video ‘Skeletonne’

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Skeletonne featuring Jeswon (pron. Jess – One) is the first single taken from Suburban Dark’s (Sydney based production duo) forthcoming LP, Second Front. The track is pure turbo, a testament to old skool, hard out bangers. A venomous combination of hard breaks and razor sharp raps, Skeletonne was quickly snapped up for rotation by Triple j. A dirty, grimey tune that is sure to test Sydney’s boundaries in Hip-Hop and Electronica alike. Featured MC Jeswon is 1/3 of Thundamentals, one of Australia’s most influential and well-respected Hip-Hop acts. Well known for his high-energy live performances and thought provoking lyrics, Jeswon’s … Continue reading Suburban Dark drops first single and video ‘Skeletonne’

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Music News: ZoshPit – Australia’s Premiere Music Focused Crowdfunding Platform

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Australia’s premiere music dedicated crowdfunding site has now launched. ZoshPit’s mission is to revolutionise the Australian music industry by offering  a platform tailored to the needs of artists, bands and musicians.  ZoshPit is the only crowdfunding platform based in Australia to focus purely on music related projects. In addition to raising funds via fan funding, the site offers artists the ability to upload, and sell their tracks without giving away a commission (PayPal transactions fees still apply).  Crowdfunding itself offers artists and fans a way of connecting like never before. By showing support by pledging towards projects, fans can receive … Continue reading Music News: ZoshPit – Australia’s Premiere Music Focused Crowdfunding Platform

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Hottest 100 Of 20 Years: #4 Hilltop Hoods – The Nosebleed Section

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Triple j recently held a “Hottest 100 Countdown” that allowed voters to choose their favourites from songs from the past 20 years of JJJ airplay. Held over two days the national countdown included artists such as Beastie Boys and more. With such a diverse list of national and international talent competing for placement in the 100 the Hilltop Hoods are incredibly proud that The Nosebleed Section secured the #4 place making them the highest placed Australian artist in the entire countdown. Hilltop Hoods would like to thank everyone for voting and for their continual support of a song that opened a lot … Continue reading Hottest 100 Of 20 Years: #4 Hilltop Hoods – The Nosebleed Section