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Koolism Demo Track – Soundtrack To My Life (Download)

Jim Steps

This is the demo version of a track, Soundtrack to My Life. It was recorded in 2005 in Hau’s cousin’s studio/shed in the suburbs of Sydney. Everyone thought it would be interesting for you guys to hear what the original music was like before transforming into the released version found on the 2006 Koolism album, New Old Ground. Obviously this didn’t get mixed as it was just used as a guide before tackling the proper recording, so bare with the roughness of the sound. You can file this info & tune under ‘interesting fact’. Be sure to head over and … Continue reading Koolism Demo Track – Soundtrack To My Life (Download)

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Uncensored Conversations – The Herd speak out!

Jim Steps

The third and final event of the Uncensored Conversations Speaker Series, ‘Freedom of speech and censorship: How free are we?’ will be held at 6pm in King’s Hall at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Canberra on 15 June 2010. Three members of Sydney hip hop group, The Herd, (Urthboy, Ozi Batla and Traksewt) and will share their thoughts alongside Professor Dr Julianne Schultz. The Herd have used music as an outlet to express their opinions on a variety of issues. Their song ‘77%’ – which features the line ‘77% of Aussies are racist’ – refers to … Continue reading Uncensored Conversations – The Herd speak out!

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Stolen Records Gala Ball

Jim Steps

Returning after a sellout show last year during last year’s Save FBi, Sydney’s hip hop community is banding together and donning their finest to bring you the Stolen Records Gala Ball. Hosted by FBi’s own Shantan Wantan Ichiban, dust off your tux and grab a date, we promise a night you won’t forget. It all goes down on Friday July 16 @ Gaelic Theater Performing: Koolism Thundamentals Ozi Batla The Optimen (QLD) Daily Meds Phatchance Feat. Coptic Soldier Katalyst (DJ SET) and more to be announced. $12 supporters / $17 non supporters / $22 on the door. All proceeds go … Continue reading Stolen Records Gala Ball

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Bliss N Eso announce Down By The River National Tour

Jim Steps

Bliss N Eso are proud to announce their return to the stage with the Down by the River Tour! It’s been nearly 12 months since the record breaking Flying Colours Live Tour which blew the roof off 7 sold out shows across Australia. They now return with their infamous live show in support of the release of their forth coming album Running On Air. Since the release of their ARIA Award winning album, Flying Colours, BnE have graced some of Australia’s biggest festivals (Homebake, Pyramid Rock, Splendour in the Grass), and became the sole hip-hop act billed on the historic … Continue reading Bliss N Eso announce Down By The River National Tour

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Chasm – Vida Sunshyne shows

Jim Steps

Chasm & Vida Sunshyne will be touring throughout Australia in July and July supporting The Beautiful Girls on their national tour. They will also be performing at the Winter Magic Festival in Katoomba and supporting Muph & Plutonic at the Hi-Fi Bar in Melbourne. Fri 4th June Supporting The Beautiful Girls @ Tivoli, Brisbane Sat 5th June Supporting The Beautiful Girls @ Tivoli, Brisbane Fri 11th June Supporting Muph & Plutonic @ Hi-Fi Bar, Melbourne Sat 19th June Winter Magic Festival @ Baroque, Katoomba Fri 25th June Supporting The Beautiful Girls @ The Palace, Melbourne Sat 10th July Supporting The … Continue reading Chasm – Vida Sunshyne shows

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allaussie hip hop spotlight on: Daily Meds

Jim Steps

Sydney crew Daily Meds are emcee’s P.Smurf and Mikoen, vocalist Billie Rose and producer Roleo. Since the bands formation in 2009 they have supported and toured with Horrorshow,  Thundamentals, Urthboy, Spit Syndicate, Def Wish Cast and Dialectrix to drop some names. They also helped to launch the popular Sketch the Rhyme show which is now a national touring success featuring their very own P-Smurf. Don’t think that Daily Meds are just show openers though… they have rocked big shows at the annandale, factory theatre, gaelic club, club 77 and some huge warehouse parties. No doubt their mutual drive to fuel … Continue reading allaussie hip hop spotlight on: Daily Meds

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The Last Kinection sign with Elefant Traks

Jim Steps

Elefant Traks are thrilled to announce The Last Kinection are joining their roster and will release their second album The Next of Kin in the second half of 2010. The Last Kinection have close ties with the label: they were the main support on the last national tour with The Herd and have collaborated musically. The Last Kinection are known for stylish Indigenous flavoured hip hop but their foundation is family. The group, its music and image is a way of expressing their pride and honour, respect and knowledge for their culture and elders. Drawing influence from their Kabi Kabi … Continue reading The Last Kinection sign with Elefant Traks

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The All Ironlak Graffiti Competition – Enter Now

Jim Steps

The All Ironlak Graffiti Competition returns! Previously only for Australian heads, this year’s version of the competition is bigger and better than ever. This time around the competition is open to residents of Australia/ New Zealand and the Americas and features two different categories; Best Production and Best Piece. The Ironlak Family will be choosing a set of winners from Australia/ New Zealand and another set of winners from the Americas, so here’s your chance to flex your skills and win a gang of paint in the process. We’re searching for the freshest pieces and craziest productions in Australia/New Zealand … Continue reading The All Ironlak Graffiti Competition – Enter Now

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allaussie hip hop Interview with Geko

Jim Steps

Entirely produced by Geko, Crate Cartel Radio encompasses everything good about independent local hip hop. This release includes a stellar line up of guest emcees, strategically picked to add multiple elements of class to this impressive sonic backdrop. Over these 13 tracks, you can find some of Australia’s most renowned and respected veterans including Bias B, Bigfoot and Ciecmate, alongside exciting and anticipated local emcees Kings Konekted, Maundz, Jake Biz, Fatty Phew and many others. We caught up with Geko recently to talk about his upcoming release Crate Cartel Radio, two new aditions to the Crate Cartel roster, a surprise … Continue reading allaussie hip hop Interview with Geko

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Phatchance – Invisible Queen (Video Clip)

Jim Steps

Crowned both a Triple J Unearthed and MYSPACE.COM featured artist in 2009 and on the back of his first national headline tour, culminating in a packed out album launch in Sydney to more than 450 punters at the popular Oxford Art Factory, Phatchance’s debut album Inkstains has been making waves nationally. The first single and title track Inkstains received regular rotation on national youth broadcaster Triple J and proved popular on independent and community radio networks across the country – Invisible Queen is set to build on these successes. A sultry Jazz inspired beat by Californian producer DJ Hoppa (Bliss … Continue reading Phatchance – Invisible Queen (Video Clip)

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Oxcyde – The Aphorism EP

Jim Steps

If you have a spare $12 bucks and want to check out some decent new cheap hip hop, latch on to emcee/producer and self proclaimed beer lover, Oxcyde (Oxide) presides in Melbourne originally moving from Tasmania to pursue his passion for music. In Tasmania, Oxcyde started off his career breakdancing in early 2001 and began writing music in 2002 as well as music production with the help of Cejas in late 2005. Oxcyde has inspired many upcoming Tasmanian artists and breakdancers, getting them into the scene. Oxcyde has been a part of some big performances including b-boy demos and workshops … Continue reading Oxcyde – The Aphorism EP

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The Crate Creeps – Its About That Time – July 9th 2010 Release – Guestlist finally announced!

Jim Steps

All tracks mixed by Crate Creeps at The Bloody Abbetoir All vocals recorded at The Bloody Abbetoir unless stated All cuts by DJ Butcher unless stated Mastered by Ricardo Guiterrez at the Grandmasters NYC Distributed By MGM Track Listing: 1. Introduction Ft. Suffa MC (Hilltop Hoods) Produced by Crate Creeps Vocals recorded by Suffa 2. Time Trials Ft. Trials (The Funkoars) Produced by Dj Butcher Vocals mixed and recorded by Dj Adfu at Sniper Spot Studios 3. Walk On By Ft. Pure Product Written by Fourth Degree, Marvel and Tendancee Produced by Tommy Illfigga Bass by Max Voltage 4. Jeans … Continue reading The Crate Creeps – Its About That Time – July 9th 2010 Release – Guestlist finally announced!

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Rhyme Asylum – Solitary Confinement (Feat. Prod. By DJ Butcher)

Jim Steps

Rhyme Asylum are a Hip-Hop group hailing from London, United Kingdom comprising of music artists:  Possessed, Psiklone & Skirmish. ‘RA’ are focused on bringing back classic “Boom Bap” hip-hop, accompanied by thought provoking, vivid lyricism. The group’s most recent self-released project Solitary Confinement released April 23rd and features Ill Bill, Crooked I, Reain and DarkStar.  Plus heavyweight production from all over the globe from: Engineer, Al’Tarba, The Returners, Chemo, Hirolla, Profound, DJ Butcher, Think and Ill Fated. The album art features photography from the incredibly talented RomanyWG.  The photographer/Urbexer (Urban Explorer) produces phenomenal images in abandoned buildings across the world.  … Continue reading Rhyme Asylum – Solitary Confinement (Feat. Prod. By DJ Butcher)

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allaussie hip hop’s spotlight on: Born Fresh Records (Part 1)

Jim Steps

A vision manifested is the most apt way to describe Born Fresh Records. Spawned by the need for a label which supplies management and promotion of quality music within the Australian Hip Hop scene Born Fresh came into being. The label itself was the brainchild of four like-minded established artists who recognised the need for a vessel that could carry and cater to the volume of rising artists within Australia’s flourishing Hip Hop scene. Recently organising MGM distribution for all Born Fresh release’s and booking in several Australia wide tours, expect to hear big things from all Born Fresh artists … Continue reading allaussie hip hop’s spotlight on: Born Fresh Records (Part 1)

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Surreal – 2010 album sampler download + launch details

Jim Steps

From the cipher to the battles to the stage Surreal has proven himself as an emcee not to be taken lightly. Friday June 25 at First Floor, Brunswick St will see Surreal launch his 2010 album sampler. The show will feature a live band and special guests Candice Monique and Lee Sissing. Supported by Nymphlow on his Sickadenmost Sampler launch. Plus Kast & D-Inph, DJ Cargo, Kay-Z, Crusader and DJ Aladdin. Free CD’s and give aways on the night. $10. You can download Surreal’s album sampler from the link here. You can also stream the songs from Surrreal’s FB page … Continue reading Surreal – 2010 album sampler download + launch details

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Maggot Mouf – You’re All Ears (July 16)

Jim Steps

Maggot Mouf starting in 98 writing raps in government flats. He then moved on to the open mic and battle scene – holding it down throughout the ACT. After years of burning weak cunts and getting a name for himself, he co-formed Canberra’s alikeminds crew in 2002 and took the live show scene by storm supporting the likes of Jungle Brothers, Braintax, Disorder, Mystro, Lyrical Commission, Reason, and Hospice Crew just to name a few. In 2005 Maggot Mouf relocated to Melbourne and met up with old Canberra counterparts, the Hospice Crew, which saw the recording of Read ‘Em and … Continue reading Maggot Mouf – You’re All Ears (July 16)

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Got Beef? 360 & Justice Vs. Madness & TheSaurus

Jim Steps

Here we have the highly anticipated official footage taken from the recent Got Beef? event. This is the final that sees Australia’s own 360 and Justice Vs. TheSaurus and Madness (US). This is what Decoy, organiser of Got Beef? had to say about the league and the Got Beef? final. Decoy on Got Beef? Got Beef? is a league that I designed, kind of as an answer to the likes of GrindTime, King Of The Dot, Don’t Flop etc. It’s something I’d wanted to do for a couple of years now to be honest. I’ve wanted to set something up … Continue reading Got Beef? 360 & Justice Vs. Madness & TheSaurus

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AXIOM – Digi 12 Inch 01

Jim Steps

AXIOM have just released the first in a series of FREE digital 12”, this one titled Digi 12 Inch 01. Here’s what they had to say about the concept behind the release. With a heavy heart, AXIOM recognise that vinyl culture is on its last legs but they hope that by releasing their tracks with accompanying instrumental and acapellas they are keeping the spirit of the old school 12″ record alive. You can check the preview for this release below and then download the full album from here. Tracklisting A SIDE 1. Sam 2. Sam Instrumental B SIDE 1. Devilish … Continue reading AXIOM – Digi 12 Inch 01

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In Good Company – Whisper, A-Diction, Syntax

Jim Steps

It’s time to give you the heads up on a FREE LP that A-Diction, Syntax and Whisper are putting out next week. The LP will be available for free download and the guys are also pressing up 1000 hard copies. So what is In Good Company? Bluntly, each an accomplished recording artist in their own right, four Melbourne musicians have joined forces to create a free downloadable album for a clambering fast paced audience that is slowly becoming apathetic to the notion of the local music industry. Each with years of industry experience behind them, In Good Company sets the … Continue reading In Good Company – Whisper, A-Diction, Syntax

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M-Phazes – Triple J Mix Up Set

Jim Steps

For regular Triple J listeners, the past few months have been pretty M-Phazes heavy. His debut album, Good Gracious was featured on Triple J in February and just two weeks ago, M-Phazes produced a track with Triple J unearthed artist Seven, a 22 year old MC from the gold coast – and the winner of the M-Phazes Unearthed MC Competition. (Completed track was played for the first time on today on Triple J). With tracks like from the ‘Where’s Elvis?’, ‘For What it’s Worth’ and ‘Goodbye Gravity’ frequently on the Triple J air-waves, M-Phazes is undoubtedly a huge production force … Continue reading M-Phazes – Triple J Mix Up Set

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Urthboy takes tour to Europe

Jim Steps

Urthboy will be performing a special intimate show in Sydney on June 19 before departing on his first European tour. It’s going down at the tiny Sandringham Hotel in Newtown with special guests. Urthboy heads to Europe in July playing at Open Air festival in Switzerland (Jay-Z, Eminem, Nas & Damien ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley) and Splash! Festival in Germany (Wu-Tang Clan, Missy Elliot). Club dates include three shows supporting Brother Ali in Germany and a headline show in London with label-mates Hermitude. Tix are extremely limited for this send-off show at the Sando. First in first served. Urthboy feat. Elgusto … Continue reading Urthboy takes tour to Europe

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Cut To The Chase EP

Jim Steps

The long-awaited EP from Adelaide emcee Chase has been in the works for a while now and everyone has been wondering when it was coming, well it’s finally here. Rumors are that the Cut To The Chase EP has come out well above expectation, with banger after banger. The Cut To The Chase EP features 8 tracks plus an intro and has appearances from Illmaculate, Dribbles and Lariken.  Production is from engineer, J Squared, Rotten Produce and Kurziv. Chase – Insanity Hunter and DJ Vame Monster House & Chase Cut To The Chase EP – Adelaide launch Perth’s emcee Hunter … Continue reading Cut To The Chase EP

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Fatty Phew – Yes Or No Clip

Jim Steps

Fatty Phew, is back better than ever. Phew’s versatility has always been known after the underground classic release 23 Years In The Making. With tracks like Stand Up, Phew returns with his hard-hitting lines and passionate views on life, then chills out with a track reminiscing on past experiences with Wont Forget. Tracks like So The Fuck What, pokes fun at the side of life that everybody else seems to take so serious, and Yes or No is a story about the times people tend not to take serious. To add to this new release, DJ Bogues brings his talents … Continue reading Fatty Phew – Yes Or No Clip

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Ozi Batla – Wild Colonial (Joey Smiles Review and Interview)

Jim Steps

As a veteran member of some legendary groups, Ozi Batla has already mastered raps over The Herd’s accordion and guitar-layered live instrumentation, the reggae influenced beats of Astronomy Class and some futuristic trip-hop feature spots – but Wild Colonial is much more personal than anything he’s done before and listeners’ preconceptions will be challenged over the diverse soundscape of the record, which is sure to cement him as one of the finest wordsmiths in Australia both in terms of lyrical content and his exceptional delivery and control over the mic. The concept behind the album becomes clear when listening to … Continue reading Ozi Batla – Wild Colonial (Joey Smiles Review and Interview)

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Crymziko – Corrosive Oversound

Jim Steps

Crymziko (pron.  Crim-Zeeko) is a twenty year old emcee born and raised in Wollongong, Australia.   He has been honing and mastering his craft in hip-hop for over seven  ears, firmly placing his name among the ranks of Australia’s underground scene. Having played with and opened up for some of the biggest names in Aussie Hip Hop ( including Downsyde, Drapht, Thundamentals, Pez/360,  Mind Over Matter, Phatchance and more), he has made a name for himself on the local scene and plans to aim for bigger and better things on a national level. With his overall diverse style, sharp tongue and … Continue reading Crymziko – Corrosive Oversound

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Bliss n Eso announce their 4th Studio Album ~ Running On Air

Jim Steps

Bliss N Eso are proud to announce the release of their highly anticipated fourth studio album, Running On Air, in late July. The trio have spent the better part of the past six months in the Victorian bush, writing and recording the follow-up to their Gold selling, ARIA Award winning LP, Flying Colours. It’s been a big couple of years since the release of 2008’s Flying Colours, which received praise in countless media and broke all kinds of records. Highlights include winning an ARIA award; Playing in front of 82,000 punters at the historic Sound Relief concert; The release of … Continue reading Bliss n Eso announce their 4th Studio Album ~ Running On Air

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Mantra – Power Of The Spoken album launch

Jim Steps

With a successful touring run supporting Urthboy already in motion (Sneakquel Tour – Adelaide leg gig review here), acclaimed Melbourne emcee Mantra is gearing up for his hometown launch show on the 28 May. Celebrating the release of his Triple J featured, debut full length album Power of the Spoken, Mantra will take to the East Brunswick Club with DJ Wasabi. Mata & Must and Class A have been lined up as supports for the evening. Tickets are $18. The show is shaping up to be a killer, with  Mantra and Wasabi putting together a one-off set featuring visuals, special … Continue reading Mantra – Power Of The Spoken album launch

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Urthboy – The Sneakquel Tour (Adelaide Leg Review)

Jim Steps

Elefant Traks giant Urthboy, Jane Tyrell and Elgusto (Hermitude) hit Adelaide last weekend, bringing an in your face, energetic live show that had the punters out of control.  Joining Urthboy on The Sneakquel Tour this time round is Melbourne emcee and lyrical magician Mantra. Local lads Mase and Mattic kicked the night off, warming up the crowd early on. It was then on to Koolta who performed tracks of the recently released Deportation EP, both groups were well received by the eager crowd. You could tell that the atmosphere was hyped, a real sense of excitement hung in the air. … Continue reading Urthboy – The Sneakquel Tour (Adelaide Leg Review)

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Ozi Batla – Wild Colonial (2010)

Jim Steps

Here it people, for a very limited time we are streaming Ozi Batla’s long awaited debut solo album, Wild Colonial – out May 14 on Elefant Traks. There will also be a deluxe edition out with a second disc containing instrumental versions of each track (available via iTunes). Pre order your physical copy through JB Hi-Fi and you will receive a signed version of Wild Colonial, you can do that here. Mark down the release date today! At long last, Elefant Traks is pleased to introduce the debut solo record from Ozi Batla – Wild Colonial. The most personal record … Continue reading Ozi Batla – Wild Colonial (2010)