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360 – MTV World Wide Act Award

Jim Steps

In just under a week it will have been exactly one year since Melbourne rapper 360 officially released his incredible sophomore album Falling & Flying, and what an amazing year it has been. Since its release Falling & Flying has remained in the ARIA top 50 album charts for a staggering 49 weeks, had six singles lifted from it, two of which reached Gold sales status (Killer and current single Run Alone), one which has reached Platinum sales status (Child) and of course smash hit single Boys Like You feat. Gossling which has now reached bona fied 4 x Platinum sales … Continue reading 360 – MTV World Wide Act Award

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Evil Eddie – Golden Age

Jim Steps

Evil Eddie the man who brought us Butterfingers, has finally returned in full force with a new single Golden Age from the long and highly anticipated debut album Welcome To Flavour Country. Golden Age sets the tone for the album to come and roots itself squarely in hip hop territory. Commenting on the generally vacuous state of modern hip hop culture and delivered with a sense of urgency, Golden Age is a potent blend of old school sounds and new school production values that’ll have you cursing the name of every last auto-tune rapper to top the chart in last ten … Continue reading Evil Eddie – Golden Age

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Diafrix – Pocket Full Of Dreams (Video Series)

Jim Steps

To celebrate the release of their upcoming album Pocket Full of Dreams (Sept 28th), strikingly unique Melbourne duo Diafrix are proud to present a series of six video shorts detailing the inspirational story of the group. Over each short instalment, the group explore their upbringing as African immigrants in Australia, their families back home, their formation as Diafrix and how these factors influenced their new album. Each episode features a new track from their upcoming sophomore album and are all directed by their long-time video collaborator Claudia Sangiorgi Dalimore. Diafrix deliver their finest work yet with Pocket Full of Dreams, … Continue reading Diafrix – Pocket Full Of Dreams (Video Series)

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Tuka – Time & Space

Jim Steps

Time & Space is taken from Tuka’s sophomore album Feedback Loop out Oct 26th through Big Village Records. Feedback Loop features guest vocalists: Jeswon, Jane Tyrrell, Ellesquire, Tenth Dan, Solo & Maples. Feedback Loop will feature production by: Sleepers Awake, DJ Morgs, Roleo, Grub & Suburban Dark. Time & Space, produced by Roleo. Recorded at Two Toes Studios by Caustic. Additional vocals by Maples, recorded at Studios 301 by Simon Cohen. Stay tuned for the premier of Tuka’s next single featuring Elefant Traks beauty Jayne Tyrrell titled Die A Happy Man. Tumblr  ||  Facebook  ||   NFE Continue reading Tuka – Time & Space

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Death Starrs – Immortal

Jim Steps

Death Starrs is a throwback to colourful video stores, puffy VHS jackets, and pays homage to cinema’s greatest movie composers with slick samples, inventive pop culture infused lyrics, and a masterful overtone of well crafted production. Immortal is the brand new track from Death Starrs feat. production from Suffa (Hilltop Hoods). Both artists are no strangers to the aura of success; Syntax’s 2010 debut The Musical was credited with a whole swag of four and five star reviews, and branded the Gold Coast turned Melbourne rapper with a positive stigma as one of Australia’s most notable rap vocalists. As a … Continue reading Death Starrs – Immortal

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Spit Syndicate Announce New Single & National Tour Oct/Nov, 2012

Jim Steps

With killer new single Beauty in the Bricks dropping October 5th (Obese Records) along side a fresh new music video directed by James Chappell (A Few Best Men), Inner West Sydney’s very own Spit Syndicate are back big time and ready to drop their groundbreaking new album Sunday Gentlemen early 2013. Featuring production highlights from the best in the business, Styalz Fuego (360, Seth Sentry), M-Phazes (Drapht, Bliss n Eso), Adit (Horrorshow), and J-Skub (Illy, Owl Eyes) and an impressive list of guest vocalists to be announced in the coming months. “The production style is sleek, varied and tips its hat … Continue reading Spit Syndicate Announce New Single & National Tour Oct/Nov, 2012

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Full Tote Odds – Call It A Night

Jim Steps

The third single from Full Tote Odds upcoming album Place Your Bets (out November 16th) is Call It A Night. Following the immediate success of first single Southern Wind, and second single What’s Going Down, Call It A Night is no exception to the solid song writing and catchy hooks demonstrated in FTO’s previous releases. One of the first tracks finished for the album, Call It A Night is produced by beat-master Debate, known to FTO from his work on various Train Of Thought albums and the Levelheaded solo LP. “We wanted to reflect on our life journey and the problems we faced growing up.  Not that we had particularly hard … Continue reading Full Tote Odds – Call It A Night

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Dialect & Despair – New Testament featuring Total Eclipse

Jim Steps

Uknowho Records are pleased to present the brand new single from South Australian duo Dialect & Despair. The track titled New Testament features Total Exlipse from the X-Ecutioners and is the lead single from their soon to be released album Self Evident. You can grab the track right now from iTunes by following the link below. Video Credits: A Studio Sunkie | Young Black Youth production. Director / Producer / Production Designer / Director of Photography – Nima Nabili Rad. Co-Producer / Editor / Colourist – Daniel Principe. Co-Producer / Production Designer – Justin Pollheim.  Purchase  ||  Uknowho Records  || … Continue reading Dialect & Despair – New Testament featuring Total Eclipse

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M-Phazes – The Remixes

Jim Steps

M-Phazes is giving YOU a collection of some of his best remixes of artists like Cee-Lo, 360, Justice, Lil Wayne, The Presets, Michael Jackson & more as part of the launch for his brand new website MPHAZES.COM! To get your free copy of The Remixes, just click here. You can catch M-Phazes live on Illy’s – Bring It Back Tour, he will also be DJ’ing at the Sprung Afterparty on November 10, in Brisbane.  M-Phazes.com  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter  ||  Soundcloud Continue reading M-Phazes – The Remixes

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Saint Surly – Abominable

Jim Steps

Saint Surly is a beat maker and visual artist hailing from Brisbane, Australia. An obsession with samplers, dusty op-shop records and crackling drums has led him to a love affair with producing instrumental, beat-driven Hip Hop. In 2010 he completed a split/collaborative album with Monster Monster titled Out Of The Woodwork released on co-op beatmaker label Videorama Records. Saint Surly has just released a beat tape titled Abominable. This is a 15 track beat tape is available both as a 2 volume limited edition cassette pack and digital (pay-what-you-want mp3/flac). Saint Surly  ||  Purchase  ||  Facebook  ||  Soundcloud Continue reading Saint Surly – Abominable

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Tricksta – The War’s Awaiting EP

Jim Steps

Hailing out of Brisbane the dynamic and energetic MC Tricksta, is proud to announce the release of his debut E.P. The War’s Awaiting. Packed with funky instrumentals to get even the most placid of heads nodding, The War’s Awaiting delivers punches with Tricksta’s uncanny sense of humor, combined with his trademark no bullshit attitude. The War’s Awaiting encapsulates Tricksta’s ability to deliver raw truth whilst entertaining the listener through a his unique views and rare insight all wrapped up with its brutal honesty, edgy punches and sharp cuts provided by DJ Oldmate and Darth Fader. Inspired by the likes of Lazy … Continue reading Tricksta – The War’s Awaiting EP

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Pataphysics – Subversive (Out Now)

Jim Steps

His music has tackled everything from neocolonialism to racism but Pataphysics – AKA outspoken soul hip-hop artist Patrick Marks – deems his debut album Subversive, a musical assault on Australia’s anti-terrorism laws, as a collection of his best work yet. 44 anti-terrorism laws were passed by the Australian Federal Government between 2001 and 2007 and Marks passionately opposes those he feels infringe on freedom of speech. “With  Subversive, I wanted to shout out against these laws that breach civil liberties and human rights, and test boundaries as far as I could.” With heavy subsonic beats and potent lyrics, it’s insurgent rap … Continue reading Pataphysics – Subversive (Out Now)

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Lee Harnden – Catharsis

Jim Steps

750 Rebel and Ironlak writer team’s LINZ aka Lee Harden showcased his latest body of work Catharsis at Lightspace this August. With Karsniogenics CEO DJ Dcide taking on the role of event producer, combined with the many talents of their valued supporters and sponsors the show went off with a hella-of-a-boom! Lee Harnden’s Catharsis is an exhibition of subversive explorations; a collection of portrayals that transcend the divide between Australian street culture and the grandeur of fine art. As LINZ, an internationally acclaimed and Ironlak-sponsored graffiti writer with a career now spanning 20 years, Harnden’s movements have aligned him with celebrated … Continue reading Lee Harnden – Catharsis

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Jake Biz | Maundz – Commercial Zero Tour

Jim Steps

After releasing their respective albums Commercial Hell and Zero in May 2012, Jake Biz and Maundz are set to drop the dual launch Commercial Zero Tour with ferocity only these 2 underground artists are renowned for. With Brisbane and Melbourne dates locked in, plus other capital cities in negotiation for dates and venues, this show is going to be one hell of a dope night. Kicking off in Brisbane, Friday October 5 at Coniston Lane in the Valley, supported by hells burn Hired Goon, Tornts feat. Gaz Hazard (CRS), Dwizofoz feat. Strooth with a bunch of very special guests you … Continue reading Jake Biz | Maundz – Commercial Zero Tour

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Koolta releases new single – Poison feat. Prime

Jim Steps

The last two months have been momentous for the Adelaide MC and Producer Koolta. In July, he released the eagerly anticipated debut album The Extraordinary Average Joe (Obese Distribution), sold out his Adelaide album launch, and won over a crowd of 6000+ when opening for the Hilltop Hoods at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. In August, he was announced one of the winners of the JJJ Unearthed Parklife Competition and the MRC’s (Media Resource Centre of SA) Clip It! Initiative. And now, the beginning of September marks the release of the impressive new single, Poison. Musically, the song is incredibly catchy, with … Continue reading Koolta releases new single – Poison feat. Prime

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Elefant Traks Welcomes New Signing Jimblah

Jim Steps

The most striking thing about Jimblah is not his ability to sing, rap and produce beats, it’s the eyebrow-raising fact he does them all so well. His flow alone outshines most MCs, but his tone and singing style are so memorable, so drenched in soul, it’s music for the heart. Then consider his signature dusty, chopped-up melodic productions and you begin to understand Jimblah is truly a special talent. Elefant Traks have watched him with great admiration and believe his album Face the Fire should be in everyone’s collection. It transcends hip hop, soul or indie music scenes, or even radio; it’s … Continue reading Elefant Traks Welcomes New Signing Jimblah

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Urthboy – Smokey’s Haunt

Jim Steps

Co-produced by Hermitude and Countbounce, Smokey’s Haunt is an incredibly produced album of storytelling, flow and melody. Urthboy is at his peak, weaving tales of the city with his past and present; celebrating life with a collection of songs balanced by the tension of light and darkness. The album should be experienced whole: Smokey’s Haunt is a meeting place of moods that are complete when connected together. The album comes with a 28 page booklet and triple panel digipack. It’s the follow-up album to Spitshine and The Signal, both finalists in the Australian Music Prize. Spitshine won the Australian Independent Award … Continue reading Urthboy – Smokey’s Haunt

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Dayone Wear

Jim Steps

Est. Dayone.
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From the days when it was all so simple. Established in abandoned warehouses, with a longneck on stairs, under the highway tunnels, strolling along to see Wu, those rowdy BBQ evenings, alley’s with a marker dakked. 

Fresh threads, suitable attire for some shady doings, hoodies for lurking, a line of wear that reminds us to relax and reminice, to a time when it was that simple. A brand, a label? More like that crew who’s got your back regardless. Fresh daps, and clean snaps. Sounding in the boombap of the 90’s, 36 chambers, predator, black sunday. Grab your freshest … Continue reading Dayone Wear

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Seth Sentry – This Was Tomorrow

Jim Steps

It’s been four years since Seth Sentry released his The Waiter Minute EP, that featured the huge hit single The Waitress Song. Seth is now ready to storm Australia with his debut LP This Was Tomorrow. Released today, Seth has already dropped two massive single’s from the album, in the form of My Scene and Float Away. Seth describes his anxiousness in getting the release in to the hands of his fans. “I’m feeling excited and nervous, the album’s finished now, so I just want to get it out there.” Describing the concept behind This Was Tomorrow, Seth explains “I guess the album is pretty random … Continue reading Seth Sentry – This Was Tomorrow

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B Wise – L.N.B.P.B

Jim Steps

Now in 2012 B Wise has released his second mixtape The Benchman, which has been recorded in both Sydney Australia, and London UK, making the mixtape his best work so far. As intended Wise saw the project all the way through to gain his presence not only with a group but also as an accomplished solo artist. Wise is now pushing the release with a list of performances and radio interviews, while managing to gain the attention of independent label The Republic, who are promoting Wise as their main hip hop recording artist. While he works on the second segment to … Continue reading B Wise – L.N.B.P.B

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Third Chapter – B.Two ~ Burn ‘Em Down

Jim Steps

Take a love for hip hop, mix it with some natural talent, then blend it with countless hours of hard work, and you get one of the most genuine homies you will ever meet, Australian turntablist and DJ B.Two. B.Two Showed Melbourne what was up a few weeks ago with a performance that blew the roof of The Laundry in Fitzroy. He defended and won the Australian DMC World DJ Champion title and is now off to London to rep us at the world finals. Third Chapter have collaborated with the man himself on their latest release bringin’ you, B.Two~ … Continue reading Third Chapter – B.Two ~ Burn ‘Em Down

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Jimblah triple j Unearthed Artist Of The Week

Jim Steps

Jimblah is well known as a strong young Aboriginal man, highly respected amongst his peers and wider community. As well as his music, Jimblah has worked hard as a tutor over the past seven years. He is employed by organisations such as Deadly Vibe, Lower Murray Nungas Club, Carclew Youth Arts and Kurruru Youth Performing Arts. Through mentoring and teaching, Jimblah has had the chance to teach what he loves – Hip Hop. He has had the opportunity to run workshops in regional areas such as the Flinders Ranges, Ceduna, Leigh Creek, Maree, Copley, Iga Warta, Port Lincoln, Port Augusta, … Continue reading Jimblah triple j Unearthed Artist Of The Week

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Sola Rosa – Low and Behold, High and Beyond

Jim Steps

Sola Rosa are set to release their new album, Low and Behold, High and Beyond before embarking on their first tour of Australia since 2010. Written over New Zealand’s past two summers, founder-producer Andrew Spraggon has drawn together a host of familiar names and new faces, and produced an album that’s more beat-driven, but as always, tinged with his trademark soul and funk. Watch and listen as it comes to life on stage alongside previous hits from his distinguished career. Spikey Tee, Ben White, and Matt Short have joined Spraggon to form the musical core of the group and are joined … Continue reading Sola Rosa – Low and Behold, High and Beyond

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Urthboy – Knee Length Socks

Jim Steps

Urthboy presents the second single form his upcoming LP Smokey’s Haunt, titled Knee Length Socks. The track is an ode to being out of place; of 90s britpop’s weird influence on Urthboy’s songwriting and ultimately about his love of hip hop. The track was sent out to all ‘Urthlings‘ as an exclusive preview before it’s premiere on triple j. The bold first single, Naïve Bravado featuring Daniel Merriweather, has seen some heavy support at radio and was named iTunes Single Of The Week—raking in over 30,000 downloads in under a week, and quickly spiking to #1 most added (all indie) track … Continue reading Urthboy – Knee Length Socks

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Mase & Mattic X SCOSA – Who I Am featuring Echo and The Empress

Jim Steps

In a fresh and innovative way to raise money to support people living with disabilities, Adelaide hip hop band Mase N Mattic has teamed up with SCOSA (formerly the Spastic Centres of South Australia) to launch Who I Am. 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of this track will go to SCOSA and will be used to provide vital services to South Australians living with disabilities. Mase N Mattic — aka Jason Willoughby, Matthew Patti, together with DJ PT, Paul Tate — are developing a strong following around Australia after the release of their first album Sound The … Continue reading Mase & Mattic X SCOSA – Who I Am featuring Echo and The Empress

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100% Butterfat Vol. 1

Jim Steps

Butterthief is an Australian independent recording label featuring artists such as Social Change, Taylor Made Tactics, Matchless Gift and many more. DJ Snair who recently took home first place in the DMC South Australian Finals and second place at the Australian titles. For their latest release, Snair has teamed up with fellow Butterthief head Funkwig to bring you a fat-tape of new hip hop music. 100% Butterfat Vol. 1 is available now for free download below. Tracklisting:  House Shoes “Time” Instrumental  Nas feat Large Pro – “Loco-Motive”  DJ Premier & Freddie Foxxx “More Levels”  Oh No feat Roc Marciano “The Hitmen”  … Continue reading 100% Butterfat Vol. 1

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Lion & The Lotus

Jim Steps

Incorporating a diverse range of instrumentation and styles, Lion & The Lotus fuse Latin rhythms, left field Hip Hop beats, with harps, samples, and soulful melodies. Vocalist Katerina Contreras was originally Cuban/Kiwi born, while producer Byron Lewis emerged from Cape Town, eventually bringing their foreign spice together in Sydney. Notching up some great shows in 2011 including Peat’s Ridge Festival, The Beach Rd Bondi, Candy’s Apt, and Oxford Arts Factory with Melbourne’s Chet Faker, Lion And The Lotus are looking forward to a huge 2012! … Keep your ears out for some upcoming collaborations too! Bandcamp  ||  Facebook  ||  Soundcloud  … Continue reading Lion & The Lotus

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Ghosts In the Room

Jim Steps

Canberra producer Ghosts In The Room unleash his debut production album. Having assembled a team of Australia and America’s finest, this release will be sure to surprise listeners with its diverse soundtrack of soulful, dark and often unexpected collaborations. In Its Your Life – Ghosts In The Room has teamed up with one time Dr Dre portage Bishop Lamont, Briggs and Armageddon for an inspirational track to motivate its listeners. In Where I Come From the legendary Kool G Rap teams up with battle rappers Iron Solomon, Okwerdz and 360 who makes a return to his hip hop roots. In Timeless New … Continue reading Ghosts In the Room

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XT – The Introduction

Jim Steps

Writing, performing and getting straight up blazed are XT’s fundamental passions. Sorry… fun-but-mental passions. His sound touches on pop whilst containing raw, some would even say shocking, but mostly humorous content. XT is open to all sounds and genres, with a love for the unusual and especially the cliché. Complex rhyme schemes and heavy snares top his list. But all around, he likes to say he is an hip hop artist with a touch of “fuck off if you don’t like it.” XT is releasing his debut album, The Introduction, September 1st, 2012. The first single from XT – The … Continue reading XT – The Introduction

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Verbill EP

Jim Steps

Verbill is an Australian rapper/songwriter known for delivering sharp lyrical content and slick humor over well-crafted beats. With an unyielding foundation set in his hometown of Brisbane, Verbill is now poised and ready to unleash his music upon the rest of the country. Verbill obtained initial recognition after winning “Best Up And Coming Artist” alongside his former crew Left One. This achievement proved to be a sign of things to come with his win seeing him take on a series of successful live shows and guest spot on Australian hip-hop legend Brad Strut’s 2006 release. Verbill was awarded again in … Continue reading Verbill EP