Tunguska is the first track from South Australia’s Prime (Pagen Elypsis) upcoming release Good Morning, out later this year via Soulmate Records. You can download it for free here. Spread the word. Tunguska is produced by One Above. Cuts by DJ Hacksaw. Cover by Drake Designs. Cover image courtesy of Manfred Zeuch. Prime Is Here || Twitter || Direct Link Continue reading Prime – Tunguska (Free Download)
This October, Illy hits the road for his biggest tour yet. With relentless live shows and two acclaimed albums under his belt, the emcee has earned his crown as one of our of country’s top hip hop artists. With Sydney’s Spit Syndicate and Darwin’s Sietta joining the bill, and ARIA Award winning producer M-Phazes as host, this tour is the perfect follow-up to the 21 date (mostly sold out) album tour last March. It’s been one hell of a ride for Illy, with singles Pictures, It Can’t Wait’ (Feat. Owl Eyes), and The Chase already becoming radio favourites. Illy’s latest single Cigarettes has just hit radio … Continue reading Illy announces new tour feat. Spit Syndicate & Sietta
Newtown hip hop 3 piece Thundamentals have announced the impending release of their sophomore album Foreverlution, the eagerly anticipated follow up to their 2009 longplayer Sleeping On Your Style. With their own national album launch shows TBA and lead single Paint The Town Red already on Triple j rotation, The Thunda’s are back in force. Building upon Sleeping On Your Style’s outstanding production, eclectic musical influences and compelling rhymes, Foreverlution is, as the title would suggest, a deliberate blend of timeless organic tones interspersed with more contemporary sounding influences. Producing almost the entire record, DJ Morgs has really stepped up-to the … Continue reading Thundamentals – Foreverlution (Behind The Scenes)
Tune into Richard Kingsmill’s ‘2011’ show from 6-9pm on Triple J this Sunday night to hear the premier of the Funkoars – Where I Am. They’re back! After going to ground 12 months ago, the Funkoars have resurfaced to deliver Where I Am the first single from their fourth LP The Quickening through Golden Era Records. Featuring filthy guitars, stomping drums and a bastard of a bass line, Where I Am brings back what’s been missing from Australian Hip-Hop – The Evil. Telling tales of parties past, Where I Am leaves the listener riding shotgun with the Funkoars as they tear … Continue reading Funkoars – Where I Am
This time rocking over Ski Beatz & Mos Def’s, ‘Taxi’ instrumental from the album, 24 Hour Karate School. Purchase here. See us perform next at: Da Klinic 10th Birthday Bash (Also performing: Briggs, Bias B, Vents, Terra Firma, K21) HQ Live, Adelaide Friday, July 29th The Beresford Hotel Gig (with Plutonic Lab on the drums) Bourke St, Surry Hills Saturday, August 6th Sydney Website || MySpace || Twitter (Hau) || Twitter (Koolism) || Blog || YouTube Continue reading Hau – Back at it again. Audio newsletter goodness.
Originally from Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs Cozzabags was a part of the city’s vibrant graffiti scene in the 90’s and 00’s. He also DJ’d in small Melbourne clubs during the burgeoning Hip Hop scenes earliest days. His first influences were Funk, US Hip Hop and seeing local punk & hardcore bands perform in community halls in Melbourne’s outer East. His unusual influences are often reflected in his music whilst still giving a tip of the cap to Old-School Hip Hop. His bedroom produced track Boganics generated some 18,000 views on YouTube in 2010. Not quite a dream come true but the … Continue reading Cozzabags – Boganics
Phrase has been given the opportunity to cover one of 3 classic Australian rock songs and it’s up to YOU to help him choose which song he’s going to cover. This is all to help raise money for the Heaps Decent initiative that is committed to the cause of finding and nurturing the creativity of underprivileged and Indigenous young people and has all been made possible through the help of the Snickers Sessions. Every vote cast will raise $1 for the Heaps Decent initiative and is giving you and your friends the opportunity to see Phrase cover the song of YOUR choice! Just hit … Continue reading Phrase Records Rock Cover For Charity
Hip Hop music will be used to raise awareness on social issues. And Fijian Australian hip-hop artist and community worker Thelma Thomas aka MC Trey has recently volunteered her time to assist members of FemLINKPacific’s Generation Next Project. For five days, MC Trey worked with Generation Next to co-write and produce music around the theme: Enhancing women’s participation for conflict prevention. “I will present free lyric writing, beat-making and digital storytelling workshops for Suva-based young women, on behalf of Fiji Youth Initiative (FYI),” she said in a statement. “A collaborative group song will be created which reflects and comments on social issues. … Continue reading MC Trey lends a hand in Fiji
Vents feat. Adfu is to hit QLD this Weekend for the next leg of his Rollin Balls tour, he has also been added to The Homebake Line-up and has new T-Shirts available at the GE Store! – Catch Vents on the Rollin’ Balls Tour this weekend here: Brisbane TONIGHT July 22nd at the Step Inn feat. Choose Mics As mentioned Vents has also been added to Homebake 2011 alongside an all-start Australian line-up including Drapht, Ladyhawke and The Vines. You can also grab a Vents ‘Marked For Death’ T-Shirt at the Golden Era Online store now! Vents on Twitter || Golden … Continue reading Vents – Rollin Balls Tour Hits QLD
After Hours are back (after a long break) with their third release, an EP titled Darker Days. Available now on iTunes here, Darker Days is a departure from their earlier work – with a nastier, more evil sound. 11 tracks deep, packed with some serious heat – this is a release not to be slept on. Darker Days features the talents of Pohetikut (Pagen Elypsis) as well as production from Trials (Funkoars), Newsense (Hospice Crew) and Debate (Train of Thought). As members of the illustrious Certified Wise crew DJ Jugular, Edits, Headlock & Integer1 are back with their third release Darker … Continue reading After Hours – Darker Days (Album Review)
Mantra has wrapped up in the studio for his next release entitled Speaking Volumes. The album will feature a seasoned array of contributors including M-Phazes, Illy and Urthboy. ‘It’s a far more musical album, an album of songs, as opposed to “rap” songs. I also collaborated with a lot more guest vocalists, and worked more closely with the producers to get the sound I was after.’ – Mantra Stay tuned for more exclusive Mantra news! Continue reading Mantra announces upcoming album title
Producing since the mid nineties, Sydney based Ashley Anderson initially recorded under the moniker of Moonrock with the late Illpickl, releasing a self titled album in early ’98 to critical acclaim, and went on to contribute tracks to the internationally renowned Cafe Del Mar. Katalyst, he had his first solo release with a track on the internationally respected, Dope on Plastic compilation. May 2002 saw the release of the Katalyst’s debut album Manipulating Agent. The first release for Invada Records, this well crafted album received remarkable acclaim. Initially Triple J album of the week, the album went on to earn … Continue reading Katalyst – Ready To Drop feat. Kween G
With the release of Falling and Flying ever approaching, 360 has lined up another mixtape for his legion of fans. Stand The Fuck Up features not only the tracks below, but also the Lil Wayne rip Elbow On My Dick and guest shots from Illy, Pez, Justice & Kaos and more still rumoured to come, this tape is shaping up bigger and better than both volumes of Please Be Seated. 360 (Unreleased) – I Hate You Track recorded for 360’s upcoming second album ‘Falling & Flying’ (2011). (Cut from final track listing.) 360 X Vegas Aces X Gotye – Hearts A Mess 360 X Prime X Frank Ocean – Swim Good 360 X … Continue reading 360 – Stand The Fuck Up Mixtape (Art + Free Unreleased Track)
Following the success of Sydney’s Come Together earlier this year, Brisbane is set to host the all-Australian hip hop festival Sprung in October. Clockwork Entertainment are bringing the largest, all Aussie Hip Hop lineup to ever hit Brisbane. The Festival is an all ages gig and will be held at Brisbane’s 8000 capacity Riverstage venue on October 15. For its inaugural showing, festival organisers have managed to nab Drapht, The Funkoars, Illy, Pez & 360, Phrase, M-Phazes, Resin Dogs, Joelistics, Lowrider, Mantra, Diafrix, Lazy Grey and Pure Product. Along with the main stage, Sprung is also putting on a second stage to host 8 finalists from the Real Talk Battle … Continue reading Sprung Festival (Brisbane)
Thorts has been putting in the hard yards since around 2005 and now has decided to “shed his skin” by releasing his collection of works over at his bandcamp page for FREE download. Not only can you pick up Thorts discography to date, you can also pick up a few rare gems, including a track featuring Hau and Ozi Batla with a beat by Admin. See what Thorts had to say about the whole thing below. “I have uploaded all my previous albums onto my bandcamp page for free download. Basically I feel like I need to shed my skin … Continue reading Thorts – Discography (Free Download)
Awar is the classic embodiment of an emcee. He released a certified classic album, Glory Days in 2005 and has seen most of America whip by through a tour van’s window. He has rocked microphones and turned heads alike. Awar – Standout feat. Joe Budden (Prod. M-Phazes) was the first leak off Awar’s upcoming Nature Of The Beast EP. The project features production from The Alchemist, Sid Roams, Vanderslice, Frank Dukes, Ayatollah & of course M-Phazes. It’s only fitting that the track Therapy (Prod. M-Phazes) be the 5th and final leak from Awar’s Nature Of The Beast EP. Features on the album … Continue reading Awar – Therapy (Prod. M-Phazes)
Tickets are selling fast for Da Klinic’s 10th Birthday Party held at HQ Adelaide on 29th of July and will featuring – Koolism -Bias B – Vents – Briggs – Terra Firma – K21 & more. Help join us for a night to remember. Tickets are avaialble now from Da Klinic and Clinic 116. Prices are $25+bf (first round). $30+bf(2nd round). More information can be found here. Continue reading Home Grown – Da Klinics 10th Birthday Party @ HQ July 29th
The name Fatty Phew is now very familiar to cherished lovers of the music scene that is Hip-Hop. His versatility has always been known to leave an indelible mark on Geelong’s music culture. Fatty Phew has achieved far more than he could have ever dreamt of at the ripe age of 13 when he started illustrating lyrics that would be the starting point for a thriving career. Growing up in the Geelong Hip-hop/Street scene, Phew saw that music culture was absent in his city and so he made it his mission to put Geelong on the Map. The passion he projects is emphasised by his will … Continue reading Fatty Phew – The Best Things In Life Are Free Pt. 2 (Out Now)
Each Footstep (Atonement) is the debut music video from international hip hop duo MoneyKat, MoneyKat comprising MCs Omar Musa (Australia) and Mighty Joe (California) are based in Melbourne and hope to take their unique brand of poetic, socially conscious hip hop to the world. The film clip for Each Footstep (Atonement) was shot by music video director Vis Pajori on the wintry streets of Melbourne in the early hours of the morning. Produced by New Zealand production team Fire and Ice (David Dallas, Scribe), the song is a soulful meditation on perseverance and self-betterment. MoneyKat will release their self-titled debut … Continue reading MoneyKat – Each Footstep (Atonement)
Bad, Meet Evil Streetwear announces the release of Death Stars, the free EP from Soulmate Records artist Syntax, and Gold Coast hip hop producer Mules. The first single Death Stars is now available online below: Death Stars 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. It’s a seven track EP that is dynamism personified; an ensemble of razor edged wit, served alongside heeded warnings of not feeding the Mogwai after midnight, and shrilled screaming from muscled Austrian’s about getting to … Continue reading Syntax & Mules – Death Stars (July 15)
Sevva, Sublime and Perennial are the three piece hip hop group APHSUB, formed back in 2001 in Adelaide, South Australia. The guys have recently released their debut LP The Crust. It details the working week of a typical Australian lower-middle class earner with all the ups and downs and hilarity that should come with it. Featuring artists on this album include Evan the Evolve and Koncept from the New York based group Brown Bag Allstars who came down to the Adelaide studio to work on the track As The Crowd Roars. Features cuts from DJ Hacksaw. Tracklisting: Take It All Can’t Help It (It’s Not … Continue reading Aphsub – The Crust (Out Now) *Win*
NJE is a solo hip hop artist who raps about life experiences & topics that everyday people can relate too. He is based in the city of Campbelltown, in Sydney Australia, (Originally born in New Zealand to English parents). In 2010 NJE put out his 2nd LP From The Outside Looking In, the album featured some well respected Aussie talent like Mind Over Matter, Phatchance, Torcha & more. The album also featured US R&B/Soul artist Danny Boy who sang with the late/great 2Pac on his tracks I Aint Mad At Cha & Picture Me Rolling. The album was very … Continue reading NJE – Like Food For The Soul
True to the title of his upcoming album Falling & Flying, Melbourne hip-hop artist 360 has been through some serious ups and downs over the past 12 months. All that is about to change with the impending release of Falling & Flying, which after a feverish wait is now due to drop on 30th September. Radio listeners will already be familiar with the hit single Just Got Started, which features Triple J favourite Pez and rides atop a supremely funky Whitest Boy Alive sample. Others will have caught 360 live with Pez and Maya Jupiter recently on the national Change … Continue reading 360 – Falling & Flying
After just a few months of working together, celebrated Cairns duo Fozzey & VanC present their full length recording debut, Under Pressure – The Mixtape not to be confused with their upcoming debut album, Under Pressure is an 18 track genre-straddling selection of collaborations, remixes and original recordings, exploring all aspects of urban music, including elements of dubstep, hip-hop and electro, rounded out with sensibilities of pop music. With an online buzz reaching deafening levels and their first single Go Getter on Australia’s largest urban compilation CD Blazin 2011, the timeOUT Magazine award nominated artists are ready to transform from local … Continue reading Under Pressure – The Mixtape (Out Now)
The drifter returns! After a brief hiatus one the UK’s finest lyricists, Jehst has just released his fourth full length album The Dragon Of An Ordinary Family right here in Australia and we couldn’t be happier. Since putting out his own debut Premonitions in 1999 at only 19 years old, Jehst has fiercely established himself as the definition of an independent artist, going on to self release his first album FallingDown (2003), follow up Nuke Proof Suit (2005) and his production based album Underworld Epics Vol.1 (2006), we now see him present the 16-track LP The Dragon Of An Ordinary … Continue reading Jehst – The Dragon Of An Ordinary Family (Out Now)
International collaborations are rare enough, but rarely does the world get a chance to admire the creative output of two such overbearing characters as M-Phazes (Australia) and Emilio Rojas (US). Together they are Phaze One, a throwback to the days of hip hop group collaborations that produced a single pioneering sound; a collaborative effort that follows in the footsteps of DangerDoom, Jaylib and the masterful relationship of the Foreign Exchange. After two years of prophetically crafting their imminent self-titled release, in 2011 the stage was finally set for the two artists to throw back the curtain and reveal the fruits of … Continue reading Phaze One – Out Now
All good things come to an end and if you haven’t been to see The Everfresh Crew at the NGV Studio, this friday will be your last chance. In the gallery section the guys exhibited a lot of their older artworks from the early days of the studio and lots of photos that shed light on the studios history. Not to mention the Graff Mobile Van did-up as part of the installation component of the exhibition. This Friday will be your last chance to get down and check out this amazing exhibition. Come and see what some of Melbourne’s finest street … Continue reading Everfresh Crew @ NVG Studio Closing Event Friday July 8
Big Village is an independent record label representing the new wave of Sydney’s finest hip hop artists. Tired of jostling for recognition as individual groups, Big Village artists came together to forge a joint identity and carve out new opportunities on their own terms. Consisting of Daily Meds, Loose Change, True Vibenation, Reverse Polarities, Tuka, Ellesquire and Jeswon, Big Village artists are dedicated to producing thought provoking and open-minded music that challenges the status quo. 2010 was a huge first year for Big Village, firmly establishing itself with strong releases by Tuka, Daily Meds and a free album from Loose … Continue reading Ellesquire – Ready
Purpose released 2 new songs yesterday over the popular social media platform twitter. Purpose divulged that these songs are not for his album but he wanted people to enjoy new music as he prepares to release his debut album. Purpose’s debut album Where it Starts will be out late 2011. The first song is called The Build Up (below). This song represents strength through circumstance. Every Rose (remix) , Produced by Purpose Facebook || Twitter || Youtube || iTunes || Mixtape Link Bookings/General Enquiries: purpose.bookings@gmail.com Continue reading Purpose releases 2 new tracks!
Rush fresh from his first solo exhibition recently held at The Front Gallery, Canberra releases a 2011 photography book. Featuring 40 pages – Black & white photos – Colour photos – Polaroids from his One Shot exhibition – Omar Musa “We Dwell” poem – Jorge Peniche (guest photographer) – Includes photos of: Patrick Mills, Hau from Koolism, Naughty by Nature, E.L.K, Bone Thugs & Harmony, Ice Cube, Young Murph & Derrick Rose. Rush is an Australian photographer who is influenced by music & youth culture extending from his background as a DJ. After graduating from the School of Art at the … Continue reading Rush photography book, 2011
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