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Seth Sentry – This Was Tomorrow

Jim Steps

It has arrived. The debut album from Melbourne MC Seth Sentry will be unleashed on September 14. The album, titled This Was Tomorrow, is a ground breaking and utterly relatable hip-hop masterpiece. To bring the album to the fans, Seth has announced a 14-date tour through cities and regional centres in September and October, including appearances at Fat As Butter and Sprung Festivals. From the incredible success of The Waitress Song (2009), to the current radio smash singles My Scene and the brand new second single, Float Away, This Was Tomorrow is indicative of the exponential rate at which local hip-hop … Continue reading Seth Sentry – This Was Tomorrow

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Broken Thought Theory

Jim Steps

Broken Thought Theory are a hip-hop outfit stemming from Sydney’s inner west. With beat makers, emcees and a dynamic vocalist, the group have just released a cracking free EP that already has 3 of its tracks in the top 10 of the triple j unearthed hip hop charts. Broken Thought Theory have already played to sell out crowds in Sydney and supported artists such as De La Soul and Kool and the Gang. Amongst the Broken Thought Theory brood is one of Canada’s finest young exports, State Advanced. He has left his shores and his crew Character Traits, for the bright lights of Sydney. Miss V, a soul singer that cut her … Continue reading Broken Thought Theory

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DE Collective

Jim Steps

In 2008 the seed was planted with DE and the ground work began, by then end of 2009 manufacturing was now ready to begin, from the inhouse design to the supreme quality screenprints, sewing stations and packaging/ despatch area, the DE train is now in full swing. With still a journey ahead DE very much appreciate all the support from loyal wearers, and look forward to a very bright future. Who is DE for ? – Basically DE in a nutshell is a somewhat eccentric street fashion brand that was created for people who are just REAL people, not posers, not tough … Continue reading DE Collective

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Interview: Jake Biz – Commercial Hell

Jim Steps

It’s been many years in the brewing, now finally Brisbane underground hip hop legend Jake Biz’s debut album Commercial Hell is ready for the tasting. Riding off the back of his highly successful debut single, Deuce Deuce, Commercial Hell dropped through Karsniogenics and Obese Records Distribution. aahh: Your new LP Commercial Hell is out now. The album art and the title to the album both seem to be inspired by Run DMC’s album Raising Hell. Explain to us the concept behind that? Jake Biz: The title track itself wasn’t at all inspired by Run DMC, though the overall concept certainly was. I’m an enormous Run DMC fan, as is most my … Continue reading Interview: Jake Biz – Commercial Hell

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Illy – Where Ya Been

Jim Steps

The second single from Illy’s upcoming third album Bring It Back is Where Ya Been. Featuring chart topping contemporary Pez. A playful moment from Bring It Back; Where Ya Been follow previous automatic hit single Heard It All on an upbeat tip. With the production expertise of ARIA award-winning M-Phazes, Where Ya Been is not amiss of quality. A headnodder from the get-go; trademark snapping boom bap and laid back synth chords sets the scene. “‘Where Ya Been’ is a bit of fun at the expense of the people who are constantly asking about what’s going on. It feels like sometimes … Continue reading Illy – Where Ya Been

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Skryptcha – Mindful

Jim Steps

Skryptcha has a knack for making the philosophical non-confrontational. His second masterpiece Mindful is not unlike it’s creator; preceptive, sharp and ahead of its time. After the notoriety surrounding previous LP Numb3rs, and break out EP Left to Write, the slick young wordsmith has found time to knock out a Journalism degree, and travel substantially. Crafted during the most pivotal years of his life, Mindful takes a considered look at Skryptcha’s unique journey thus far. Mindful’s production was expertly handled by illustrious US producer Illmind, a long-time favourite beat-maker of Skryptcha’s. Throughout the album, a dynamic emcee-producer synchronicity is evident, Illmind setting a scene and Skryptcha telling … Continue reading Skryptcha – Mindful

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Golden Years – Running On Air Live DVD

Jim Steps

In May & June 2011 Bliss n Eso embarked upon a historic and record-breaking tour around Australia. Performing in front of over 60,000 fans across 14 individual shows, the tour went on to receive critical acclaim and cemented itself as the highest selling local hip-hop tour of all time. Throughout the 2 months on the road the full-time film crew managed to capture some amazing moments across the various shows at some of Australia’s most iconic venues and unique locations. A recent vote was held on Bliss n Eso’s Facebook page to decide what track would be released as a … Continue reading Golden Years – Running On Air Live DVD

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Broken Lock

Jim Steps

Melbourne born creative style collides with raw-Russian blood coursing through the veins of each piece of Broken Lock jewellery; a true representation of our physical emotions and cultural influences brought to life through precious and premium materials. Each piece is a unique connection between artist and wearer. Crafted, carved and sculpted; matte, oxidised, bright or polished silver and brass, worn with pride. We are inspired by the way music constantly dances on the line of art and influence; and the natural sub cultures which impact our lives so profoundly. Broken Lock is a metaphor; a daily reminder that you can do … Continue reading Broken Lock

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Big Village – Big Things Vol. 2

Jim Steps

Big Village Records are genuinely thrilled to announce the forthcoming release of Big Things Vol Two. Dropping August 10th, Big Things Vol Two is the labels latest compilation and features all exclusive new tunes from Big Village founding members Tuka (Thundamentals), Ellesquire, Daily Meds, True Vibenation and Loose Change, as well as collab tracks and solo tunes from Reverse Polarities, Suburban Dark, Rapaport, Klue and Tenth Dan. In what can only be described as a gargantuan undertaking by anyone’s standards, to celebrate, they’re taking the whole damn label on the road for a national tour to launch said album– that’s … Continue reading Big Village – Big Things Vol. 2

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Koolta – The Extraordinary Average Joe

Jim Steps

Adelaide MC/Producer Koolta has just released the second single, Birth, from his debut album The Extraordinary Average Joe (out this Friday, 13 July in stores nationally). The single is available for free download from Koolta’s triple j unearthed page here. Having already released two well received independent EPs, Koolta continues his DIY ethic handling all production, writing, recording and mixing on the new album. The Extraordinary Average Joe is not your standard local Hip Hop album. This is music that lives up to this bold statement. Koolta has crafted multi-layered instrumentals with the use of live instrumentation and synths, rather than sampling. The lyrics are … Continue reading Koolta – The Extraordinary Average Joe

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Hilltop Hoods – Shredding The Balloon Official Video Clip Preview

Jim Steps

Tune into WTF on Channel [V] from 4pm on Wednesday July 11 for the exclusive world premiere of Hilltop Hoods’ – Shredding The Balloon video. They will also have the premiere posted online. Shredding The Balloon is the follow up to the triple platinum single I Love It and airplay hit Speaking In Tongues from the band’s latest number one album, Drinking From The Sun. To whet your appetite for the Shredding The Balloon video, check out these exclusive pics. Hilltop Hoods  ||  Facebook  ||  Source  Continue reading Hilltop Hoods – Shredding The Balloon Official Video Clip Preview

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Home Brew – Speakeasy Official Album Release Australian Tour

Jim Steps

If you don’t know New Zealand’s Home Brew, ask NZ Prime Minister John Key. Or The University of Auckland. Or watch the EPK. Despite what these people might tell you about Home Brew being burdens on society, or advocates for drug dependency, you’ve got to respect the integrity of their independence and the diligence of their work ethic. Off the back of launching their self-titled double album (the first Hip Hop album to debut at #1 in New Zealand since 2003) by throwing a 48-hour party in an old brothel, having their controversial pop-up store closed down early, then touring … Continue reading Home Brew – Speakeasy Official Album Release Australian Tour

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One-Sixth – Round The Sun

Jim Steps

One-Sixth has been Melbourne’s best kept secret for too long. In August 2012 the brilliant young lyricist will release his debut album Electronic Mail through local indie label Pang Productions together with Obese Distribution. The brilliant lead single Round The Sun is a rich insight to what is sure to be a new benchmark album for local hip hop. With production from long-time comrades Charles Parker and Tony Wolf, the beat encompasses a mélange of vintage vocal samples, driving basslines and melancholy woodwind loops. The track is especially sacred to One Sixth being one of the last opportunities he had … Continue reading One-Sixth – Round The Sun

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K21 – Never feat. Joy Sparkes

Jim Steps

Adelaide’s K21 introduces Never, the second film to be released from his debut LP Single Minded Civilian. The track Never also features the chilled sounds of Joy Sparkes. The film clip was shot by helloREVOLUTIONco. Single Minded Civilian features a host of Australia’s finest emcees including Trials, Vents, Sesta, Brad Strut with production from Sesta, Trials, Vampts and K21 himself. Cuts are from DJ’s Snair, adfu and PT. Never is produced by K21, scratches by DJ PT, video by helloREVOLUTIONco. Shot by Matthew Thorne and James Millard. Directed & edited by Matthew Thorne. Single Minded Civilian‘ out now. K21 Official  ||  Twitter  ||  Purchase  || … Continue reading K21 – Never feat. Joy Sparkes

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Just Matters – Born As One EP

Jim Steps

A year has gone by since the name Just Matters was first spoken. Starting off as an Acapella writer, in March 2011 Matters made the switch to the studio. Just Matters now brings you his debut original the Born As One EP.  Just worked with numerous artists before launching head first into the creation of his own EP. One of those initial projects involved Brisbane artist Heap-Rize, the result a track by the name of Interruptions, which received air time on triple j unearthed Radio. Just Matters was also in contact with producer Cam Bluff, who at the time was working on a … Continue reading Just Matters – Born As One EP

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The Last Kinection – ‘Nutches’ Deluxe Version

Jim Steps

Elefant Traks is proud to be reissuing a deluxe version of The Last Kinection’s – Nutches album for NAIDOC Week. Dubbed a ‘classic’ by the ABC it contains the beautiful single Balooraman and crowd favourites including Black & Deadly and Commercial Radio featuring Urthboy. The deluxe version has been beautifully repackaged with new artwork and includes four previously unreleased remixes. The Last Kinection are made up of brother and sister Weno (vocals/producer) and Nay (vocals), belonging to the Kabbi Kabbi people of South East Queensland as well as DJ and producer Jaytee. They’ve already achieved an impressive tally of five … Continue reading The Last Kinection – ‘Nutches’ Deluxe Version

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Requiem – ‘Digital Blues’ Digital Interview

Jim Steps

Minimal Aesthetics artist Requiem presents his answer to the Digital Era, his latest EP titled Digital Blues. The Northern Territory based artist, who use to call Melbourne home has released the EP as a free digital download. We catch up with Requiem to talk about his latest offering and discuss the changes the digital music age has brought about.  1) New EP released through Minimal Aesthetics titled Digital Blues, explain to us the concept behind this release? When making the EP I wrote a song called Digital Blues and as it was the strongest topic covered I named the EP after it. … Continue reading Requiem – ‘Digital Blues’ Digital Interview

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Grey Ghost – Ghost In The Machine Mixtape

Jim Steps

Straight from a stint working with producers in LA, chipping away at his debut album, releasing a Mixtape and raising the roof off a handful of venues around the country, Melbourne emcee Grey Ghost has been having so much fun that he’s thrown a few more shows in the mix. A string of dates at carefully selected venues through July have been announced which see Grey Ghost on a 4-week residency at the Workers Club in Melbourne every Wednesday in July, hitting Newcastle and then finishing back in Sydney at the Oxford Arts Factory on July 28. The most recent … Continue reading Grey Ghost – Ghost In The Machine Mixtape

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Fall from Grace – a solo exhibition by Rone

Jim Steps

Best known for the distinctive female centrepieces of his paste ups and murals on the walls of Melbourne, globetrotting street artist Rone returns to his home town for his first local show of 2012 in the more conventional surroundings of Collingwood’s Backwoods Gallery. Fall from Grace sees Rone continue to showcase his female muse, but in a different light across 12 new works – four on canvas (including one triptych), four on brick and four on paper, all peeled, tattered and aged to reflect the outdoor environment he’s accustomed to working in. Fall from Grace explores the idea of personal change … Continue reading Fall from Grace – a solo exhibition by Rone

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Sky’High “Forever Sky’High” Album Launch Tour

Jim Steps

Grindin’ & Elefant Traks invite you to the live experience of Forever Sky’High, the debut album from Sky’High, the most unexpected signing to the Elefant Traks label yet. Some people just won’t get it. They’ll see the rough and miss the diamond. Others will hear the raw aggression and recognise the ideas, hooks and melodies are undeniable proof of one of the most exciting voices to emerge in local hip hop yet. Sky’High diversifies and illuminates the possibilities of what’s going on here, giving volume to an Australian voice the mainstream generally shut down. The creative fearlessness of Sky’High’s debut not only … Continue reading Sky’High “Forever Sky’High” Album Launch Tour

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Skryptcha – Dance

Jim Steps

Skryptcha returns in 2012 with Dance, the first single from upcoming album Mindful. Since releasing his last LP Numbers, Skryptcha’s international profile has steadily grown to reflect his increasing popularity as one of Australia’s most promising young voices. Out of the USA, illustrious producer Illmind has provided the A-grade soundscape for Mindful’s entirety. Dance is a prime example of the dynamic emcee-producer synchronicity, and their ability to set the scene and tell a story seamlessly. Laid-back soulful guitar loops teamed with loose, punchy beats set the head nodding, while Skryptcha manoeuvres rhythmic rhymes skilfully around the beat. Written from a … Continue reading Skryptcha – Dance

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Slippery MC – Slippery Bizzness

Jim Steps

Slippery M.C hails from Sydneys South, fresh to the rap scene with his unique brand of Hip Hop, Slippery’s built a rep for a fun and entertaining live show! Already on his way to make a name for himself touring around Australia and in his home town Sydney, Slippery delivers a combination of clever, witty and skillfull word play with a rhyming style of his own. Hiding his rude subject matter with a smooth flow he twists catchy rhymes using crude and dirty words telling sometimes taboo stories of his own and friends fantasies. Busting on the scene in 2011 … Continue reading Slippery MC – Slippery Bizzness

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Knowledge Bones – Eyes On The Prize

Jim Steps

Australian rapper Knowledge Bones has been in the music scene for a while now, but it has been over the past twelve months that he has been working on building a buzz into a boom with the release of his debut solo album titled Eyes on the Prize. Musically Knowledge has been on a journey to fine tune his style and sound with tracks like Listen Closely featuring N’fa Jones and A Man’s Courage showcasing his creative writing skills and flow abilities. Knowledge’s song titled Eyes on the Prize demonstrates that he never lost his hunger for the crown teaming up with … Continue reading Knowledge Bones – Eyes On The Prize

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Phable – All Jeans Tell A Story

Jim Steps

The humble pair of jeans is considered a classic. Phable has hand made the new classic. Established in Sydney, Phable was built on the drive of denim designers Brody and Luke as a creative outlet, a vent, a punching bag for a vision formed by the loss of identity created by mass production. Using the most prestigious Japanese selvedge denim available, buttons and rivets from Italy and vintage construction techniques, these guys know their denim. They also know the unwritten stories that lie dormant within raw denim. Phable is proud with the fact that they only do half a job … Continue reading Phable – All Jeans Tell A Story

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Obesecity 2 Winners

Jim Steps

Ten years ago, when Australian hip hop was little known, still struggling to be heard, Obese Records released the first ObeseCity compilation. Emcees and producers from across Australia, who are now revered as pioneers, contributed tracks. The likes of Hilltop Hoods, Muph and Plutonic, Bias B, Pegz, Hunter and many more, united to give their young genre a stronger voice.   Now, ten years later, Obese Records has much to celebrate as an independent label. With over sixteen rostered artists, an extensive distribution roster, three platinum records, three gold records, four ARIA awards, and countless fans from around the world. … Continue reading Obesecity 2 Winners

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Tuka – Just To Feel Wanted

Jim Steps

After years of humbly impressing Australian audiences as a member of Thundamentals (Obese Records), Rumpunch & Sketch The Rhyme it’s time for MC Tuka to step to the fore and distinguish himself as one of the country’s most exciting lyrical talents. Tuka’s debut LP Will Rap For Tuka was the culmination of years honing his craft, both in written form and performance and delivers one of 2010’s most diverse efforts right before the buzzer sounds. Tuka introduces the first official release and brand new single Just To Feel Wanted taken from his upcoming album Feedback Loop. The new LP is due out … Continue reading Tuka – Just To Feel Wanted

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Illy + M-Phazes: Friday Flips #5 – Levels

Jim Steps

Friday Flips is a collaboration between Illy and M-Phazes. Over the coming months, Friday Flips will see the boys release re-workings of well known current, and classic, tracks from all corners of the music world. As with everything Illy and Phizzle do, the supporters are the driving force behind Friday Flips. The result – each track will be built from songs suggested by you guys. On any Friday that the call is put out for track suggestions, hit them up with whatever track you’d like to see ‘Flipped‘. They’ll pick a track that day, flip it over the week, and release it the following Friday. As a thanks for the continued support … Continue reading Illy + M-Phazes: Friday Flips #5 – Levels

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M-Phazes Dirty 30 Drum Library

Jim Steps

M-Phazes personal drum sample library is now available! Kit features 240+ bangin boom bap drum samples! M-Phazes created and hand picked over 60 Kicks, 60 Snares, 60 Hi Hats, and 60 Percussion straight out of his personal arsenal! Drum samples worth their weight in gold! Don’t waste your time with knock off M-Phazes Drum Sample torrents! Whack, knock off drum kits are never worth the time! Get the Official M-Phazes Drum Library from the source! Available here. Purchase  ||  M-Phazes  ||  M-Phazes Facebook Continue reading M-Phazes Dirty 30 Drum Library

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Taylor Made Tactix – Uninvited Guests

Jim Steps

Introducing Taylor Made Tactix (TMT), the Hip Hop 4 from the southern suburbs of Adelaide consisting of MC’s Mesha, Mnops and Senca along with veteran Australian Turntablist DJ Snair (Social Change, Cross Bred Mongrels, BattleHoggs). TMT’s journey begins at Morphett Vale High School in 2001 where MC Mesha would frequent ciphers with Johny C and Eckles building up steam in local battles. It was in these freestyle circuits where Mnops would appear all guns blazing, eventually joining the TM team along with MC Senca (formally of Peripheral Visions). By 2006 TMT began making their presence known in the local scene delivering boom-bap … Continue reading Taylor Made Tactix – Uninvited Guests

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Illy – Heard It All Review

Jim Steps

Following the success of his sophomore LP The Chase, fans have already begun counting down the days towards the next Illy album. With the drop of Illy’s newest single Heard It All, we all know that it can’t be far off. Heard It All, having been released a fortnight ago, is already in popular demand amongst staunch Illy fans and new comers alike. Illy uses Heard It All as an opportunity to investigate his inner convictions, while questioning the whole notion of creative originality. The track excels with Illy’s personable delivery and strength of conviction. Illy seems to be a … Continue reading Illy – Heard It All Review