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Exclusive: Deece – Back Up feat. Fatty Phew & Bigfoot (Prod. WIK)

Jim Steps

A Cornered Season is the debut solo album from the well oiled Melbourne MC, Deece (of B Wiv Deece fame). While B Wiv still has a strong presence on A Cornered Season producing six of the sixteen tracks, this album sees Deece team up with some of the best MC’s & producers this country has to offer. The result? A beautifully sculpted dynamic soundscape that complements Deece’s ever evolving sound. On the producer front Plutonic Lab has lent a hand between relentless Hilltop Hoods duties, WIK has jumped on board fresh from handling production on Maundz’s latest album Zero, Alter Ego handles four gems, J Squared contributes a spin tingler, Dave V drops a banger off the back of entirely producing Lazy Grey’s last album The Soundtrack & Mat Raffle from WA delivers … Continue reading Exclusive: Deece – Back Up feat. Fatty Phew & Bigfoot (Prod. WIK)

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Jess Harlen – Weaving

Jim Steps

Boldly dubbed ‘an artist to watch’ by Rolling Stone magazine, Jess Harlen has lived up to the hype following the release of sophomore album Park Yard Slang. Due to popular demand by Harlen’s loyal fanbase, Weaving by majority vote, was chosen to be the second single from the album.   Produced by Plutonic Lab, the sub-heavy beat sets down solid ground, a complimentary setting for Harlen’s dreamy vocals. Fresh, crisp, and lyrically sophisticated, Weaving is a universally relatable tale of solitude.   Currently living between Brisbane and Boston, Harlen shot the music video for Weaving in Chinatown, New York. The clip features chiselled Brooklyn based Krump Dancer HallowDreamz. His presence intermittently scattered among frames of Jess, symbolic; an … Continue reading Jess Harlen – Weaving

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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (USA) – Extra Shows Added To Meet Demand!

Jim Steps

Seattle’s Macklemore & Ryan Lewis cannot be stopped! Since announcing their debut Australian tour less than a month ago, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ single Thrift Shop has been picked up for high rotation on triple j and is getting thrashed on the nightly request shows. With the Sydney show almost immediately moving to a larger venue, Niche is thrilled to announce a second show for both Sydney and Melbourne to cope with the demand as the original shows are now sold out. This will be your last chance to catch Macklemore & Ryan Lewis this Summer in Australia, so don’t … Continue reading Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (USA) – Extra Shows Added To Meet Demand!

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Kendrick Lamar Australian Tour 2012

Jim Steps

With tickets for Kendrick Lamar’s first Australian tour selling out in a matter of hours in Sydney and Melbourne, Niche is thrilled to announce Lamar will now appear in larger venues to meet demand for this incredible artist. All tickets purchased for any show will remain valid in that city. Kendrick Lamar (born June 17, 1987), is from Compton, California and is currently signed to Top Dawg, (Dr Dre’s) Aftermath and Interscope/Universal. A member of hip hop supergroup Black Hippy, along with fellow West Coast rappers and label mates Jay Rock, Schoolboy Q and Ab-Soul, Lamar first gained major attention … Continue reading Kendrick Lamar Australian Tour 2012

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Itchy Beats December

Jim Steps

The next Itchy Beats will be headlined by DeathStarrs. With the help of their two latest singles Immortal and Take It Or Leave receiving national airplay on triple j, the Gold Coast duo went to Brisbane to appear at the Sprung Hip Hop Festival 2012, alongside Hilltop Hoods, Seth Sentry, Illy and more. DeathStarrs will be appearing alongside Johnny Utah, Deadbeat and Hazy and Sammy G. Johnny Utah is a part of the artist collective I Forget, Sorry! with Mind Over Matter, Chance Waters and Coptic Solider. He has been actively playing live shows and touring for close to three years, and in … Continue reading Itchy Beats December

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Allganiks – First Words

Jim Steps

The Allganiks are a culturally diverse collective of musicians hailing from across Australia, emerging in Perth and now based in Melbourne. With a blend of live instrumentation, soulful voices, emcees, deejays and raw production, they have produced their first album, First Words, an independent production that involved a host of musicians from around Australia. With an underlying message they bring conscious lyrics that challenge the state of the world today, tackling politics and bringing to attention world issues that all people can relate to. This is an album you should check out, and since it’s up for free download, you … Continue reading Allganiks – First Words

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Sinks – Prolifix (Nov 28th)

Jim Steps

One fifth of the Down For The Count collective, Sinks has been named by some of the most respected local hip hop artists and heads as an upcoming rapper to look out for (DJ Sherriff Rosco) and a beast on the mic (Fatty Phew). So after much anticipation, Sinks finally releases his debut 5 track EP, Prolifix… As a young rapper and producer hailing from Melbourne’s inner south, Sinks’ passion for the craft of hip hop is second to none. As a newer MC in the scene he has been able to form a niche sound for himself, bypassing the sound … Continue reading Sinks – Prolifix (Nov 28th)

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Flea – Goonbag M16’s #8 (Pt. 01)

Jim Steps

Melbourne emcee Flea appears on Goonbag M-16’s #8 (Pt. 01). Having released the Blood Runs Deep mixtape in 2011 followed by The Militia Mixtape in collaboration with Haytch on November 14th 2011, Flea has had little time to rest. Earlier this year Flea released the Best Of Both Worlds Mixtape with the underground single, My Life receiving some deserved attention. Flea is currently working on a Jackin For Beats mixtape which will be up for free download on Bandcamp, with a release date reserved within the next few months. He is also currently working on a collaboration mixtape with Da-Vise, all produced by Skizo, … Continue reading Flea – Goonbag M16’s #8 (Pt. 01)

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Deece – A Cornered Season

Jim Steps

A Cornered Season is the debut solo album from the well oiled Melbourne MC, Deece (of B Wiv Deece fame). While B Wiv still has a strong presence on ‘A Cornered Season’ producing six of the sixteen tracks, this album sees Deece team up with some of the best MC’s & producers this country has to offer. The result? A beautifully sculpted dynamic soundscape that complements Deece’s ever evolving sound. On the producer front Plutonic Lab has lent a hand between relentless Hilltop Hoods duties, WIK has jumped on board fresh from handling production on Maundz’s latest album Zero, Alter Ego … Continue reading Deece – A Cornered Season

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Manic X – The Diagnosis

Jim Steps

Change The Tape is proud to announce the release of the debut album from Manic X titled The Diagnosis, a ride through the world of mental health and raw hip hop. Teaming up on this project are Rezadent and ILL Clinton. The Diagnosis is produced, recorded and engineered by Man At Arms Productions, with additional production by Sammsonite. Change The Tape is a collective of Hip Hop artists with members contributing from Australia to the U.K consisting of Rezadent, Dsipl, Ill Clinton, Meek Starkiller and The Praying Mantis. The Diagnosis, a name your price download features Mistery of Brethren, The Elect … Continue reading Manic X – The Diagnosis

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Calski – Love Drive Omissions [B-Sides]

Jim Steps

Calski started writing loops on software and MCing in early 1998 before buying my first MPC 2000xl in 2004. Handling production for Impossible Odds, Rainman, Shawn Lov, Bingethinkers and more. Calski rocks the MPC at bboy jams and comps all over Brisbane, representing with Elements Collective. Calski won the 2010 Q Song Hip-Hop/ Urban Award for his production on Soul Of The Troubadour performed by Impossible Odds. Calski – Love Drive Omissions – B-Sides, are tracks that were cut from Calski’s debut album Love Drive Commission. Pay what you want for it, every little bit will go towards the next album. … Continue reading Calski – Love Drive Omissions [B-Sides]

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Fluent Form – Ricochet Rabbit

Jim Steps

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. The Melbourne MC and Crate Cartel member has been hard at work on his 3rd release, which is sure to be a must have. Fluent release’s a free download titled Ricochet Rabbit. Produced by Must (Pang Productions), mixed and mastered by Geko. You can pick up Fluent Form – Ricochet Rabbit as a ‘name your price’ download.  Twitter  ||  Facebook  ||  Bandcamp Continue reading Fluent Form – Ricochet Rabbit

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Beats By C1’s AusRemix Month

Jim Steps

To celebrate AusMusic Month along with triple j, producer C1 will be remixing some of Australia’s favourite songs and uploading them every couple of days. The first remix Big Jet Plane by Angus & Julie Stone is up now along with the second remix Xavier Rudd’s, Let Me Be.  You can participate in Beats By C1’s Aus Remix Month by visting C1’s Facebook page here and let him know what Australian artist or song you’d like remixed! C1 recently released the huge underground EP, Skateboard Soiree with rapper Allday.  Facebook  ||  Skateboard Soiree  ||  Soundcloud Continue reading Beats By C1’s AusRemix Month

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Cheap Sober – Gone Unnoticed (Out Now)

Jim Steps

Sydney Hip-hop MC Cheap Sober is back with his second full length solo LP Gone Unnoticed. Cheap Sober has become a name resonating through Hip Hop circles across Australia after this release of his debut solo LP Sydney’s Worst in 2008 and is also a member of Sydney hip hop crew Tavern Slander. Cheap is known for his aggressive delivery and hard hitting lyrics. These foundations have built him a strong following of loyal supporters. Cheap Sober is quickly becoming a household name in the Australian Hip hop scene. Gone Unnoticed ranges from raw thumping Boom bap and funk infused tracks … Continue reading Cheap Sober – Gone Unnoticed (Out Now)

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triple j – J Awards 2012

Jim Steps

The first batch of acts vying for Australian Album of the Year at the 2012 J Awards were announced recently on triple j Breakfast with Tom & Alex. The 2012 Unearthed Artist of the Year and The Music Video of the Year nominees have also been announced. Out of the five nominees, two of the acts – The Rubens & Alpine – are being noticed for the debut long-players. Hermitude pick up their first nomination for their fourth album Hyper Paradise. Ball Park’s nomination comes just a year after their first, for their debut Happiness & Surrounding Suburbs and Tame Impala follow … Continue reading triple j – J Awards 2012

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Elapsed Time – Campfire Epoch

Jim Steps

Spiralling out of his hometown of Adelaide, Elapsed Time (also known as E.T) is making a big name for himself as a talented emcee, producer, musician, songwriter and performer. Lachlan Emes (Elapsed Time) began producing his own music at 15, when he started making appearances on Radio Adelaide’s Hip Hop Show. Elapsed Time’s dedication to his music was recognised in 2011, when he topped triple j’s Unearthed Charts and was nominated for an award by The South Australian Tourism Commission for his song Adelaide On Top. Shortly after in 2012, Elapsed Time was awarded with an Arts SA/APRA grant to attend … Continue reading Elapsed Time – Campfire Epoch

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FG – Making Space

Jim Steps

Part emcee, part producer and 100% weird beard, the FG species (genus strangus guyus) can be recognised by its faithful reproduction of soul samples and its limited freestyle skills. It is often found in a lab with an expression of frustration and disappointment on its odd countenance or on the front porch writing its artist bio while surrounded by empty beer bottles. Making Space is the product of four years wandering lost through the streets of life, work and hip hop. Its songs cover topics as far ranging as eco-tastrephy driven zombie apocalypses, neurotic psychiatric sessions, love lost, records found and … Continue reading FG – Making Space

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Kerser – No Rest For The Sickest

Jim Steps

Kerser, the now infamous champion of the Australian underground, is back with his second album No Rest For The Sickest. Joining forces with production don Nebs once again, the symbiotic duo continues to strengthen their unique sound, one which has taken the country by storm. With less than one year between releases, Kerser’s debut effort The Nebulizer ran down the gates of convention, and in its wake generated a new sub culture captained by the brazen emcee. Thousands now hang on his every tweet, facebook update, wait anxiously for his next YouTube clip. Defiant his music remained untainted by the … Continue reading Kerser – No Rest For The Sickest

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Obese TV – Coming Soon!

Jim Steps

The long awaited first full length episode of Obese TV is fast approaching. With an dope new format inclusive of segments such as ‘New Releases’, ‘Classics’, ‘Obese Retail’, ‘Spotlight’, ‘Backstage Pass’ and more, Obese TV will be hosted by a different member of the scene for each episode. Take a look at the trailer, and have a guess who the first host is. Obese Records  ||  Youtube  ||  Twitter  ||  Facebook   Continue reading Obese TV – Coming Soon!

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Ry – Wall Street

Jim Steps

Never branding himself to any particular style or sound, Ry has built a loyal following over the past few years in a city already filled with talent – Melbourne. Born and raised there, some may call this twenty-something’s music Hip-Hop or something completely different. Such work has received airplay on triple j, PBS, SYN FM and also on the College Radio Circuit in the USA. Back in September Ry released his brand new EP – Wall Street. Be prepared to again see Ry venture to new heights and solidify himself as one Melbourne’s most promising new talents. Featuring production from new … Continue reading Ry – Wall Street

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Diafrix – I’m A Dreamer feat. 360

Jim Steps

True daydreamers, Momo and Azmarino of Diafrix team with the one and only 360 to present I’m A Dreamer, the standout lead single from Pocket Full Of Dreams, the Melbourne duos acclaimed new album out now through Illusive. Produced & Co-Written by 2012 ARIA Producer of the Year Styalz Fuego, I’m A Dreamer is quite simply a message of positivity over everything, an eternally optimistic anthem in both its sonics and lyrics. The piano driven beat provides a home for Diafrix’s hard knock tales, 360′s post-success narrative and one hell of a catchy group chorus. Diafrix are dreamers in the truest sense, and … Continue reading Diafrix – I’m A Dreamer feat. 360

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Dialect & Despair – Self Evident

Jim Steps

Few rival the dedication Adelaide hip hop duo Dialect & Despair show their genre. The young pair; emcee Dialect 22 and producer Despair 26, have already earned themselves international notoriety as a result of their infallible commitment to keeping hip hop culture alive. D & D have evolved since the release of debut album The Vortex in 2010, with their rare quality of emcee/producer synchronicity strengthened and all manner of new experiences under their belts. Due for release on October 31st 2012, Dialect & Despair’s second album Self Evident is testament to their passion for their craft, its culture and … Continue reading Dialect & Despair – Self Evident

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Timmy Strikez – ..Out On The Journey EP

Jim Steps

Kut Paste Records are proud to present Timmy Strikez’ debut EP ..Out On The Journey. Even though the EP is only his debut, he has been a mainstay in Brisbane hip-hop and graffiti for well over a decade. ..Out On The Journey is a first-hand, up-front account of the journey traveled by Timmy Strikez, containing vivid anecdotes of graffiti, shoplifting, troubled upbringings and rapping, whilst also portraying his philosophies and beliefs on life and hip-hop in a broader sense. The EP features production from Melbournites Must (Mata + Must), J.Waters, and Urban Monk, as well as DoomzDayDreamerz crew mate and … Continue reading Timmy Strikez – ..Out On The Journey EP

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Liknuts Australian & New Zealand Tour

Jim Steps

Combine 2 of the greatest hip hop party groups ever from the West Coast and the East Coast, The Alkaholiks (Tash, J-Ro and DJ E-Swift) and The Beatnuts (Ju-Ju and Psycho Les) together and you have the supergroup…..LIKNUTS!!  Definately one of the most anticipated releases of 2012 to hip hop fans worldwide, this collaboration is sure to be an instant hip hop classic. If that line up isn’t enough by itself, Onyx (Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz) will also be making the journey down under to bring their energetic performance to the night as well. Big Boss Entertainment is bringing this … Continue reading Liknuts Australian & New Zealand Tour

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Tuka – Feedback Loop (Out Today)

Jim Steps

One third of triple j hip hop fave’s Thundamentals, for MC Tuka, the past twelve months have been relentless. No sooner had Thundamentals release their highly acclaimed second album Foreverlution in July last year that, in-between a hectic Thunda’s touring schedule, Tuka was already “working day and night” on what would emerge as his sophomore solo LP Feedback Loop. Picking up where 2010’s Will Rap For Tuka left off, Feedback Loop is Tuka’s 2nd solo long player and is in Stores Oct 26th through Big Village / Creative Vibes. The first two singles to be lifted from Feedback Loop – Just To Feel Wanted and … Continue reading Tuka – Feedback Loop (Out Today)

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Lomas – Diary Of A Mad Half-Black Woman

Jim Steps

Lomas is a rapper/ singer/ songwriter, born and bred in Newcastle, now residing on the Central Coast. Lomas has been gigging in the Sydney, Melbourne, Central Coast and Newcastle area since 2007 and recently performed at the Nimbin Mardi Grass Festival, in May 2012. Lomas has supported Australian hip hop artists The Last Kinnection, Yung Warriors, The Blades, Sky High, emcee Nay and Kerser and was also recently honoured to support International rap legends Bone Thugs N’ Harmony in September 2012. At present Lomas is nearing the conclusion of her video mix-tape being released on a monthly basis through youtube. … Continue reading Lomas – Diary Of A Mad Half-Black Woman

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Nostalgia – A Retrospective Exhibition

Jim Steps

“Nostalgia”, a show to celebrate the good ol’ days of cartoons and action figures. Hosted by The Kid with performances from: Koolta, Maintain x Admin, Foreign Correspondence feat. DJ Chaps, Dropt At Birth (DAB) plus DJ’s Antrax and Echo. The usual broad range of artwork will also be on display, giving a glimpse into the childish minds of: Alex Gilchrist, Christina Georgiou, Dabman, Dan Adams and more. Alex Gilchrist and Luke Trevorrow will also be showing off their skills on the night with a live aerosol art demonstration. There’ll also be a giant ‘Guess Who?’ competition for punters to re-live the family … Continue reading Nostalgia – A Retrospective Exhibition

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Full Tote Odds – Place Your Bets

Jim Steps

Featuring members Levelheaded, Slats, Eslev, Ross Read and DJ Hacksaw, Adelaide Hills hip hop collective Full Tote Odds have announced they will release their debut album Place Your Bets through Obese Records on Tuesday, 16 November 2012. With two already highly rotated and successful singles Southern Wind and What’s Going Down, the release of Place Your Bets is destined to ensure Full Tote Odds receive recognition as premier talents in the world of Australian hip hop. The new album documents an evolution and marks the group’s arrival at a destination of musical dexterity that has given them the ability to … Continue reading Full Tote Odds – Place Your Bets

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Trumps – 7inSeven Vol. 1 – A Week’s A Long Time In Music!

Jim Steps

Seven days. Seven beats. Seven songs to be written and recorded. A Week’s A Long Time In Music is the first instalment in a series of solo EPs by Trumps of Grifters Inc. As a precursor to the upcoming Grifters Inc release Where Were You When The Fun Stopped?. 7inSeven Vol. 1 is the first official release we’ve had from the Grifters Inc camp in three years. Featuring production from Trace (Dynamic Methods), Amayze, Realizm and Marko Gal (Tandem Run), the EP showcases Trumps’ ability to switch between a variety of styles and approaches seamlessly. The short turnaround time left no … Continue reading Trumps – 7inSeven Vol. 1 – A Week’s A Long Time In Music!

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Ishu – Way To Go feat. Mighty Joe

Jim Steps

A killer flow from California’s Mighty Joe, paired with Ishu’s big beats and sample trickery, Way To Go is the first peek at the new album Hand Made, due for release in November, 2012. Produced after they met in Melbourne and worked on the MoneyKat album release, the track discusses the topic of which direction to take in life, with conscious lyrics and driving hip hop beat. An apt topic for the duo, who met when Mighty Joe was travelling from his native land of the USA, not long after Ishu’s debut LP A World In Progress which was written whilst travelling … Continue reading Ishu – Way To Go feat. Mighty Joe