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Impossible Odds “Everything” with Georgia Corowa

Jim Steps

Based around the core of front-man Rival MC (aka Fred Leone) and DJ Returnagain (aka James Vincent), Impossible Odds are an Indigenous Hip Hop/Soul group from Brisbane. October saw the release of their long awaited debut album Against All Odds. With one EP and 3 singles released over the last 5 years, Impossible Odds have held a steady line. Though still instinctively founded in the indigenous community – through strong national community radio and triple J play, heavy media coverage, killer live shows, big support slot’s and national touring – the band have also earned themselves a large mainstream audience. … Continue reading Impossible Odds “Everything” with Georgia Corowa

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Stalkz – We Never Left (Nov 25)

Jim Steps

Stalkz is one of Gold Coast most celebrated artists. He’s been laying low for the past few years, and is about to return to the scene with a bang. That bang he’s referring to is a brand new 12 track album entitled We Never Left. It’s a mix album featuring new music from Stalkz and an array of local and overseas talent. Appearances range from The Winnie Coopers, Trace Elements & DJ Butcher to ferocious new comers such as Kamal Ali, Frekwent C and Lozzy Ozborn. The album made complete with the instrumental stylings of US producer Vherbal of Anno Domini … Continue reading Stalkz – We Never Left (Nov 25)

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Eloquor – I Know (Preview)

Jim Steps

Melbourne’s Eloquor will be releasing his 7 track EP entitled Human Condition come early November. The ethically outspoken emcee has spent much of the 2011 slamming hype duties on the Pegz ‘Bombs Away Tour’ alongside Dialectrix, Joe New and DJ 2Buck, still managing to bring his own project to life despite a busy schedule. The opening track I Know outlines the many challenges Eloquor has faced growing up over the years. By chance Eloquor met Hattori Hanzo in a restaurant while having a meeting with his manager about the EP. He overheard them talking about Hip Hop and came over and introduced himself. From there we exchanged numbers … Continue reading Eloquor – I Know (Preview)

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Mantra – Speaking Volumes Tour Comp

Jim Steps

Mantra is fast becoming one of Australia’s most eminent hip hop artists. After setting a new bench mark with first solo effort Power Of The Spoken, the Melbourne emcee is back with an explosive new release entitled Speaking Volumes. Combining both musical proficiency and articulate character, Mantra has delivered a seamless, holistic album.  Speaking Volumes exhibits the intricate philosophizing idiosyncrasy of Mantra’s rhymes. His vehement lyricism with its tapestry of subject matters is vividly transposed by its musical accompaniment for the album’s entirety. Publicly, yet astutely labelled ‘your favourite rapper’s favourite rapper’, it was no surprise that an inundation of accomplished names stepped forward … Continue reading Mantra – Speaking Volumes Tour Comp

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Hilltop Hoods Western Canadian Tour

Jim Steps

Hilltop Hoods are hard at it over the next few months with a tour of Canada happening next month, the massive sold out tour with Eminem and a run of festival dates which include the national Big Day Out Tour. The Hoods will play 3 massive dates in Canada followed by the two huge sold out shows in Melbourne and Sydney.  Suffa, Pressure and DJ Debris will then be busy preparing for the launch of their brand new LP titled Drinking From The Sun, due out early February 2012. Crowds will also be pleased to hear that at least 3 tracks … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods Western Canadian Tour

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Saki – The Silent Son EP

Jim Steps

While most follow the leader, Melbourne MC Saki has deliberately ventured off on his own forging himself as a creative voice and irrefutable talent. Laced with a calm demeanour, Saki oozes truth and boasts a mindful and vulnerable approach to song writing. Born of Polynesian/Australian descent, Saki Dj’d since 1999 with the aspirations to become a producer. Looking to fine tune his studio skills he attended SAE Music College and received a Diploma in Music Industry. Initially production was Saki’s main focus, but this was quickly overtaken by his urge to write. Three years later Saki has joined forces with … Continue reading Saki – The Silent Son EP

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Adelaide – Trem Listening Party

Jim Steps

This Saturday October 28, it’s Adelaide’s turn to be treated to the spectacle that is the Trem – For The Term Of His Natural Life LP release. Clinic 116, Ironlak & Unkut Recordings are pleased to present For The Term Of His Natural Life Listening Party to be held at Clinic 116.  Message from Trem: ADL Fam, please get down to Clinic 116 this Saturday the 29th Oct to join us and help celebrate my albums release. The first two were crazy in Melbs and QLD so I hope many of you will be able free up a minute in the arvy to come past and say g’day. The … Continue reading Adelaide – Trem Listening Party

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Adelaide’s Newest Hip Hop Night!

Jim Steps

Hi Top is Adelaide’s newest regular hip hop night night with live acts and Hip Hop DJ’s all night long. Placing local and national Hip Hop artists amongst a myriad of renowned Hip Hop DJ’s will ensure the party goes off. Don’t miss the launch party tonight. Tonight Oct 28th @ Higher Ground. Light Square. Kicks off at 9pm – 4am – With plenty of drink specials and only $12 on the door Hi Top’s the place to be on Friday nights. With a stella lineup including: Jimmy J Az-TeK Universal Footprints Third Degree DJ Dialect and DJ Faint One Facebook  ||  Facebook Event Page Continue reading Adelaide’s Newest Hip Hop Night!

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Sietta – No Longer Hurt: Official Video Clip

Jim Steps

Be prepared to be impressed by the fiery electronic soul of Darwin duo Sietta, made up of producer/instrumentalist James Mangohig and vocalist Caiti Baker. Their début album The Seventh Passenger is turning heads in all the right directions.  Both experienced musical childhoods: Caiti travelled throughout Australia to blues and folk festivals with her blues musician father, absorbing dog-eared record collections stocked with Etta James, Memphis Minni and Aretha Franklin; while James sat on wooden church pews with gospel music soaring around him. Caiti spent her entire teenage years recording herself on her dad’s 8 track digital recorder, learning to sing by building harmonies over … Continue reading Sietta – No Longer Hurt: Official Video Clip

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Dailectrix – Rapper Tag #44

Jim Steps

Rapper Tag continues to grown and build on early momentum with the latest tag from Melbourne emcee Dialectrix. Dialectrix drops Rapper Tag #44 with a crazy split screen video featuring DJ 2Buck on the decks with Versus Media behind the camera. Check out our most recent interview with Dialectrix regarding his Audio Projectile release from earlier in the year.  The unique synergy created between artists was a defining character in the creativity and success of hip hop during the 1990s. Hip hop crews were bound together by their ideas in the moment and this interaction, at times tense, marked an … Continue reading Dailectrix – Rapper Tag #44

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Robert Hunter (1975 – 2011)

Jim Steps

Robert Hunter died at 7am Thursday 20 at Murdoch Hospice Western Australia. Hunter had been suffering from terminal cancer since his diagnosis in 2009. He struggled for the last few days and then peacefully passed with his mother by his side. Hunter’s family are making funeral arrangements and will issue a media statement with details of the special memorial gathering planned for fans and music industry peers. His mother Trish says “I had 36 years with my beautiful son, he was the light of my life and I am so proud of what he achieved in the short time that … Continue reading Robert Hunter (1975 – 2011)

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Funkoars – The Quickening Interview

Jim Steps

The Funkoars are back n’ badder than ever and are coming to a town near you with The Quickening Album Launch Tour, which will see them touring extensively throughout the country from September through November. We catch up with Trials as he recovers from a crazy Melbourne show late last week.  aahh: The Quickening is the 4th LP from The Funkoars, would you describe this as the most ‘Classic’ album to date from The Funkoars, in terms of sound and overall finished product? Trials: As far as OUR take on ‘classic’, yeah, I’d say this embodies everything that makes us … Continue reading Funkoars – The Quickening Interview

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Homegrown 2 – Adelaide (Oct. 21)

Jim Steps

HQ’s celebration of the local hip hop scene returns with a line up featuring some of Australia’s finest. The event will also see the return to Adelaide for hip hop legends Def Wish Cast. Def Wish Cast return with the banger Dun Proppa, the first single from their upcoming album Evolution Machine. Also featuring on the night are Sydney’s Horrorshow, and Adelaide’s Dialect & Despair. The Tongue, who is currently on his national The Sextape tour will also be in Adelaide to share his sexual secrets on stage. Jjoining this already massive line up is none other than your rappers favourite rapper Mantra, who … Continue reading Homegrown 2 – Adelaide (Oct. 21)

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Summadayze Adelaide – New Years Eve *Win A Double Pass*

Jim Steps

Black. White. Grey. It’s all a bit blah, really. Where’s the fun? Where’s the excitement? Where’s all the colour gone? Well, Future Entertainment is bringing it back in all of its vivid glory. We’ve found a place where colour thrives, every day and every night. Somewhere you can splash bright green over there, some yellow up there, and sky blue or crazy hot pink everywhere. At any time, anywhere, you can paint the town red, purple, orange or whatever you like. It’s your world, your party, your New Years Eve … so lift the lid and make a splash! Welcome … Continue reading Summadayze Adelaide – New Years Eve *Win A Double Pass*

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Brad Strut cast in feature film ‘Pinball’

Jim Steps

The Melbourne-based production company, Holscope, announced today that local hip-hop icon and Lyrical Commission founding member, Brad Strut, has been cast as Kurt Thorp in the crime actioner, Pinball. He will be starring alongside up and coming talent and recent VCA graduate, Kevin Kiernan-Molloy, who has been cast in the lead role of Clint Thorp. Writer/director, Matt Holcomb, stated, “Brad has been a formidable force in the Australian and international hip-hop scenes for over ten years, and Kevin is a major new talent who blew us all away in the proof-of-concept “Pinball” short film. Brad and Kevin together onscreen is a … Continue reading Brad Strut cast in feature film ‘Pinball’

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Impossible Odds – Against All Odds

Jim Steps

Based around the core of front-man Rival MC and DJ Returnagain, Impossible Odds are an Indigenous Hip Hop/Soul group from Brisbane. Mon October 3rd saw the release of their long awaited debut album Against All Odds. First single Everything was ushered out late July and went about cutting a swathe through alternative radio. Tue August 16th it became the 4th most downloaded track on Australian radio through AMRAP’s AIR IT, where it has also spent 6 straight weeks in the top 5 tracks on the AIR IT Hip Hop chart (currently #2). With one EP and 3 singles released over … Continue reading Impossible Odds – Against All Odds

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Sony XBA Headphones | Who said you can’t get quality In-ear Headphones?

Jim Steps

With the ever increasing rise in popularity of digital media, smart phones and in-turn portable music, the need for quality compact headphones has never been more important. Whether you’re listening to tunes on the train or music in the park, Sony Australia’s upcoming range of newly announced Balanced Armature (BA) in-ear headphones, including 11 high-performance models, features the latest micro technology for every keen  music lover. Axe ambient noise and up the sub-woofer with Sony’s new range of In-ear Headphones, featuring Sony’s new “Balanced Armature” technology, these In-ear Headphones are designed for music enjoyment, offering a high-performance sound quality listening experience.  Highly sensitive micro-size BA drivers in the new range provides … Continue reading Sony XBA Headphones | Who said you can’t get quality In-ear Headphones?

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Eloquor – Human Condition EP

Jim Steps

Melbourne’s Eloquor will be releasing his 7 track EP entitled Human Condition come early November. The ethically outspoken emcee has spent much of the 2011 slamming hype duties on the Pegz ‘Bombs Away Tour’ alongside Dialectrix, Joe New and DJ 2Buck, still managing to bring his own project to life despite a busy schedule. The release credits contributing efforts from 1/6 and Pegz, production mastery from Suffa and Simplex, with featured cuts by DJ 2Buck and Slap618. The album is a banger, and will undoubtedly earn this hard-working emcee some new fans with its catchy hooks and inspiring sentiment. Watch this space … Continue reading Eloquor – Human Condition EP

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aahh brand of the month: Afends Clothing

Jim Steps

Afends was established in Byron Bay in 2006 and is street fashion inspired by art, surf and skate. The label has managed to draw from a lot of older surf and skate labels that have existed over time. Afends have come a long way since 2006 and now have 4 concept stores in Byron Bay, Kuta Bali, Bondi Sydney and Melbourne.  They have recently moved in to a massive new office and warehouse space in their home town of Byron Bay and have been lucky enough to employ over 15 of their friends. In addition to this, the label are hitting … Continue reading aahh brand of the month: Afends Clothing

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Vents receives ARIA Nomination

Jim Steps

Congratulations to Vents with news this week his album Marked For Death snagged an ARIA nomination for ‘Best Urban Album’. Vents sophomore release Marked for Death was produced by Trials from The Funkoars, and the album features Golden Era label mates Hilltop Hoods, and Sesta from The Funkoars. Also big congratulations to Trials who not only produced Vents’ – Marked For Death but also primarily produced 7 time ARIA nominee Drapht’s – The Life Of Riley album, including the track, Rapunzel which was also nominated for Single Of The Year. Coming soon from Vents a brand new film clip for the title track … Continue reading Vents receives ARIA Nomination

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Ciecmate Presents: Chess Sounds Vol.1 Exclusive Leak Brad Strut – I Need Change

Jim Steps

For every Ciecmate beat that’s made it out into the world, there have been scores of others laying in wait, lurking, watching for the right MC. With Chess Sounds Vol.1, Ciecmate has brought his cunning creations out into the light, pairing them with the craftiest slew of MCs you could hope to assemble. Named after his recently opened production house and recording studio, Chess Sounds features local artists such as the legend Brad Strut, label-mate and fellow Broken Tooth visionary Newsense, Koolism’s Hau, host of the triple j Hip Hop Show, Westline Boomtown murkers Kings Konekted, the irrepressible Trials of … Continue reading Ciecmate Presents: Chess Sounds Vol.1 Exclusive Leak Brad Strut – I Need Change

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Small Time Hustlers – High Grade

Jim Steps

Made up of Ty Mason, Central Coast’s famed Tycotic, and Jacquie Elvidge, of Newcastle’s former Laird Lomas and Madman, the Small Time Hustlers ‘side project’ formed in late 2010 after the pair collaborated on a piece of music for Ty’s Audio Engineering Diploma. Both Ty and Jacquie have been performing live music since childhood, Ty as the guitarist and lead singer of Metal band Alyxr from the ages eleven to fifteen, and Jacquie studying Classical Guitar from the age of thirteen, also performing in the Army Reserves Royal Australian Corp of Transport Pipes and Drums as a Bass, Tenor and … Continue reading Small Time Hustlers – High Grade

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Drapht – One Digital TV Promo

Jim Steps

The Party, Party, Party tour is selling fast and will be one of the hip-hop tours of the year, don’t delay in getting your tickets as we expect a lot of shows on this run to sell out before the day, so get on it! Presented by The Ayems Records, Fidelity Corporation, vmusic.com.au, The Brag, Rave Magazine, Beat Magazine, dB Magazine & X-Press Magazine. Kicking off with Armidale University today (12 October) it’s the start of Drapht’s second last week on the road with Muph & Plutonic, Thundamentals, Layla and Dazastah for The Party, Party, Party Tour BUT everyone’s pretty pumped as they’re bringing it … Continue reading Drapht – One Digital TV Promo

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Red Bull Thre3style National Final

Jim Steps

After five awesome state qualifiers that rocked dance floors across the country, DJ competition Red Bull Thre3Style is set to roll back into Sydney for the national final this October. The unique, international DJ contest drew massive crowds in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide in the last few weeks, with each city witnessing the hottest local mixmasters displaying epic skills on the decks. The competition has just one key rule – that each DJ rocks the house by playing a selection of at least three genres or styles of music in a 15-minute set. Crowned kings of the decks for … Continue reading Red Bull Thre3style National Final

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In Good Company – Syntax / Breach / Whisper – (Out Today) *Win A Copy*

Jim Steps

In Good Company. Three distinctly unique individuals fusing their respective styles together to produce a hybrid self-titled LP. Consisting of Syntax, Breach and Whisper, the dynamic trio are seasoned word-slingers with a partiality for wordplay, stunning punch lines and sonic storytelling. Featuring an assortment of impressive vocal contributors including Eloquor, Mantra, Ginger Van Es, Boltz and Skyzoo (USA) and additional production highlights from heavyweights M-Phazes, Jase, J Smith & Dutch, and Joe Lewis, IGC’s dynamic fusion of mindsets and themes of exploration have surfaced with brilliance and retrospect. All Part of the Plan feat. Mantra produced by Whisper, takes a cynical look at big business and political agenda, whilst Peter Pan produced by J Smith and Dutch, … Continue reading In Good Company – Syntax / Breach / Whisper – (Out Today) *Win A Copy*

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Reason – Window Of Time (Nov 4)

Jim Steps

The moment of truth has arrived; and the legacy left behind by Reason will further be entrenched within the history of hip hop. Window Of Time drops November 4th 2011, and shall lay testament to Reason’s two and a half decades of dedicated service… In typical Reason style, there are guests aplenty throughout the album. Those sharing mic duties include Lazy Grey, Bias B, Hau, Dialectrix, Hunter, Iron Braydz, Lotek, AJ, Joyride, KYE, Mdusus, Rachel Berry & Rappaport. The album is blessed with superb production from Suffa, Debris, Debate, Mdusu, Geko & WIZDM. Stay tuned for more information on the release … Continue reading Reason – Window Of Time (Nov 4)

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Phrase National Tour

Jim Steps

Artfully designed to jack up your adrenalin, Phrase’s third studio album Babylon hums with tremolo guitar, Farfisa and Hammond lines. The choruses (so epic they must be carved into the side of a mountain somewhere) feature gutsy vocals from an unlikely crew of special guests including Alex Burnett of Sparkadia, Davey Lane, Guineafowl, Jane Doe, and Jimmy Barnes. Accustomed to dropping his rhymes over loops and breaks, this time around Harley did away with all the samples and penned songs from scratch on guitar. Finding himself leaning to the raw, desperate delivery of Australian garage rock and British mod, Phrase enlisted a producer Tony Buchen, with a similar aesthetic, and the … Continue reading Phrase National Tour

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Plutonic Lab joins Hilltop Hoods on tour

Jim Steps

Plutonic Lab, best known as one of Australia’s leading hip hop producers & one half of Muph & Plutonic, has been hand picked to join Hilltop Hoods as their live drummer. 2012 will be a massive year for Hilltop Hoods, with Plutonic’s first official shows beginning in December with the Eminem tour, continuing with the Big Day Out & beyond. After years of hard work & contributions to the Australian Hip-Hop community, touring with Hilltop Hoods is a definite career highlight to Plutonic’s long list of achievements. Currently on tour with Drapht, Muph & Plutonic will continue as a duo, however the forthcoming WA & QLD … Continue reading Plutonic Lab joins Hilltop Hoods on tour

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Drakezilla’s – Redhead Redemption

Jim Steps

Drakezilla is a prehistoric creature that mutated due to atomic radiation and rose from the depths of the sea to make hot jams with his Atomic Breath… and stomp cities. Drakezilla is currently finishing up a new album titled Redhead Redemption which features production from Trials, Sammsonite, Engineer, Mdusu, Mules and more.  Guests include Smiles Again (Mind Over Matter), Syntax and Johnny Utah. Drakezilla has now dropped the official video for the track I Look Down which was produced by Trials, additional drums by Drakezilla and bass & keys by Mdusu. The whole video was animated by Elle Reid. You can check out the video clip below and … Continue reading Drakezilla’s – Redhead Redemption

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Jay Daniels – The Drop-In

Jim Steps

Joshua “Jay Daniels” Neal (born August 23, 1990) is a 21 year old writer, rapper and singer from Sydney, Australia. At the age of 16 Jay began writing lyrics and recording songs out of his own bedroom. Jay developed his own style throughout the years, and improved his craft as he posted his music on various hip-hop forums, receiving feedback from other unsigned artists across the globe. Jay developed his own style throughout the years, and improved his craft. 2010 was the year which Jay decided he really wanted to push things forward, which began with Jay building the trusted … Continue reading Jay Daniels – The Drop-In