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Ry Lightning In A Bottle Out Now!

Jim Steps

After a string of successful releases during 2014, there’s no telling when Ry’s momentum will stop. The Unearthed featured artist successfully just finished his debut tour, and returns to finish 2014 making his biggest mark yet with ‘Lightning In A Bottle’.  Not your obvious summer single, Lightning in a Bottle is a true crossover song from the buzzing artist, breaking the mold of the ‘typical’ Australian Hip Hop sound. Co-Produced by HAMLEY and YOKOthemenace (WZRDKID), Lightning In A Bottle is the perfect way for Ry to end 2014 his biggest and most promising year yet, hyping the soon to be … Continue reading Ry Lightning In A Bottle Out Now!

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Alex Ford What Do You See (Prod JHAS)

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​Its been 9 months since the West Aussie native has dropped any material, his last offering coming in the form of the ESTA produced EP, The Wild Imagination. After taking time off to travel abroad, Alex Ford is back with a brand new record, the JHAS produced “What Do You See”, the beat originally appearing on Beats for Change’s, Tacloban Hope project. Introspective and melodic, mixed with Ford’s original approach to music, “What Do You See” is perfect mood music for afternoon beers or herbology. Stream/Download – What Do You See (Prod by JHAS) below. Official  ||  Soundcloud  ||  Bandcamp Continue reading Alex Ford What Do You See (Prod JHAS)

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Marksman Llyod Rewrite The Ending

Jim Steps

‘Rewrite the Ending’ is the new single and title track off the latest EP from Perth’s rising star, Marksman Lloyd. The successful launch of the EP just this September, saw the release crack into the top 20 iTunes hip hop charts while accompanied by a national tour. ‘Rewrite the Ending’ sees Marksman adding a head nodding, summer banger to his already energetic repertoire, with stellar production from Creed Birch and mind bending cuts from Rob Shaker, the single sets itself apart from the type of hip hop emerging from Australia at present. It follows hot on the heels of Marksman’s … Continue reading Marksman Llyod Rewrite The Ending

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Matthew Craig i left my heart in montreal part one

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After a whirlwind year playing shows with everyone from Allday to Bliss N Eso and even T-Pain, R.E.A.L Music artist and co-founder Matthew Craig drops his first solo piece “i left my heart in montreal part one” on the day of his 24th birthday. The mellow, sub-two minute track gives a brief insight of what’s to come out of the R.E.A.L Music camp this summer with Craig delivering introspective, pensive rhymes over a catchy horn sample in a unique, laid-back, casual You can catch Matthew Craig and the rest of the R.E.A.L Music Family at upcoming gigs supporting California emcee … Continue reading Matthew Craig i left my heart in montreal part one

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Social Change 100

Jim Steps

Adelaide’s Social Change, release brand new track with 12″ to follow over summer! Social Change gets it started back up with their new track ‘100’. Produced by Funkwig with cuts by DJ Snair, the Hip Hop supreme team pick up where they left off delivering a hard funk driven beat topped off with sharp lyrics, scratches and the increasingly rare rap hook. ‘100’ serves somewhat as a reintroduction for Social Change who last released music on the 2010 Butterthief Phat Tape. Since then Social Change has collaborated on tracks with Dialect, Matchless Gift, Ben Iota (Bornski), Chris Bass, Joseph Duigan … Continue reading Social Change 100

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Kerser Interview 4th LP KING Drops Tomorrow

Jim Steps

KING Is By Far His Best And Most Accessible, Despite Being The Most Brutal! A success story no one predicted, MC Kerser is the most polarising voice in Australian hip hop, epitomising the notoriously hard-living suburbs of Sydney’s outer west. With trademark, unapologetic, honesty, KING documents Kerser’s incredible trajectory from his stomping ground in Sydney’s West [‘C-Town’], the fight he’s undertaken to get out [‘Put Life in Rap’] and the hard-won realisation that success creates its own problems [‘Forever’.] Though championed by the marginalised society he emerged from, some early fans have fallen by the wayside, accusing Kerser of flaunting … Continue reading Kerser Interview 4th LP KING Drops Tomorrow

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Invada Zee Temple Music Mixtape

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Invada Zee of Centa Left has dropped a six track mixtape over jacked beats from producers including Nuttkase and Bojkez with guest verses from The Igloo and Jak Wolf. Expect dark, atmospherically mind altering beats teamed with modern day conceptional awareness. This ain’t no “tin foil hat” rap, it’s a journey of self awareness in a rapidly evolving digital world. Cop the free download now on bandcamp. Facebook  ||  Myspherical Entertainment Continue reading Invada Zee Temple Music Mixtape

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Sinks Fraudulence Official Video Clip

Jim Steps

A pastiche of love, war and hip hop imagery, the clip is a fitting backdrop for Sinks’ fighting words and no-nonsense beat, which also samples a few choice lines from Jay Z’s ‘Moment of Clarity.’ An expression of his “disdain for mass diluted drivel,” the single is Sinks’ latest achievement, following the release of his Backlash LP last year and recent support spots for Coolio and Action Bronson. Catch Sinks performing live, Friday November 21st at Grace Darling Hotel supporting some wicked local musos. Facebook event page here. Download  ||  Facebook Continue reading Sinks Fraudulence Official Video Clip

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Fat Freddy’s Drop Announce Australian Tour & New Single ‘Slings And Arrows’

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New Zealand’s seven-headed soul monster, Fat Freddy’s Drop return to Australia in January 2015 previewing their fourth album and new single ‘Slings And Arrows’. The single is the first to emerge from Freddy’s Bays studio jams in preparation for their biggest ever headline show. The sold out Alexandra Palace in London has a 10,000 strong capacity and comes off the back of last year’s Blackbird album achieving an Impala Gold Sales Award in Europe. The show is a highlight in Freddy’s Slings And Arrows World Tour that includes the band’s Japan and Thailand debut shows and a return to Sydney … Continue reading Fat Freddy’s Drop Announce Australian Tour & New Single ‘Slings And Arrows’

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T.I. & DMX Double Up Australian Tour

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Hip-Hop Superstar T.I. announces his debut Australian Tour to celebrate the release of his ninth studio album “Paperwork” released October 24th. 3 x Grammy Winner T.I. first visited our shores in September this year for a successful promotional tour, and now returns to perform shows in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Joining T.I. is hip-hop legend, DMX. This is the second Australian Tour for the star who has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. Both artists are known for putting on phenomenal live shows, and you can expect to hear a night of legendary hip-hop hits including “Party Up”, “Who We … Continue reading T.I. & DMX Double Up Australian Tour

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OC – DITC Australian Show

Jim Steps

SimmerDown Productions are proud to announce the first ever Australian appearance of OC from the infamous Hip Hop crew D.I.T.C. SimmerDown have reached out to get arguably one of the underground’s finest MCs to Australia in February 2015. OC’s first album ‘Word…Life’ to his follow up Jewelz has established him as a foundation contributor of the New York Boom Bap sound. Not to mention his contribution to the DJ Premier produced classic Return of the Crooklyn Dodgers which also featured Masta Ace, Chubb Rock and Jeru the Damaja. In 2012, OC joined forces with a true school Detroit producer Apollo … Continue reading OC – DITC Australian Show

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Wu-Tang A Better Tomorrow

Jim Steps

Legendary rap group Wu-Tang Clan have signed to Warner Bros. Records and are set to release their highly-anticipated 20th anniversary album, A Better Tomorrow on November 28. Wu-Tang Clan includes RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and Cappadonna and has sold over 6.5 million records in the US, while they’ve sold nearly 40 million records worldwide, including individual members’ album sales as well as group sales collectively. Over the course of their career, the group has released five studio albums and 19 compilation albums. Each of their first three albums –Enter the Wu-Tang (36 … Continue reading Wu-Tang A Better Tomorrow

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Illy Cinematic: Uncut

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Ahead of the biggest tour of his career with the One For The Cities national tour, Australian hip hop artist Illy will release a new deluxe edition of his Gold certified record Cinematic on November 21. Cinematic: Uncut includes the original Cinematic album, featuring the platinum hit Tightrope as well as One For The City, plus a second disc with  six new tracks including collaborations with Spit Syndicate and Way Of The Eagle as well as a special in-studio re-record of his acclaimed Ausmusic Medley, which came in at #66 in triple j’s Hottest 100 countdown for 2013. The One For The … Continue reading Illy Cinematic: Uncut

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Coin Banks Tails EP Available Now!

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Perth emcee, Coin Banks, is topping off an unparalleled 2014 with the release of his highly-anticipated, ‘Tails’ EP, led by its ecstatic new single “Someone”, yesterday through Inertia Access. The sequel and spiritual counterpart to his acclaimed ‘Heads’ EP (released in March 2014), ‘Tails’ further embodies the style which is quickly establishing Banks as one of hip-hop’s most exciting new voices: fusing the classic with the contemporary to forge a signature sound which proves as effective as it seems effortless. “The premise behind Heads & Tails was to show two versatile sides,” says Banks. “The inspiration came from what I like to … Continue reading Coin Banks Tails EP Available Now!

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Diafrix The Sign

Jim Steps

Here is a brand new track from Melbourne’s own Diafrix, which premiered on Groupie/Pagesdigital recently. The new track was produced in conjunction with Dustin McLean from the revered Elefant Traks label.  “We wanted to take it back to the basics, so we brought the band in… drums, bass guitar, a beautiful old piano… having so many talented musicians jamming in a room creates such an electric vibe.. We really wanted to capture that and have it reflect in the hip-hop we were creating.” – Diafrix Diafrix released their debut album, In tha Place, in 2006. Between its release and that of 2009’s Concrete … Continue reading Diafrix The Sign

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Prime Tunguska Part 2. Official Video

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The first warning shot from Prime’s new fan-direct album ‘The Sweetest Victory Of All’ (#TSVOA), the follow-up to 2011’s highly acclaimed ‘Good Morning‘. The track premiered last night on the triple j Hip Hop Show with Hau. ‘Tunguska (Part 2)’ was produced by Debate, mixed by Purpose and mastered by Joe Carra @ Crystal Mastering. Video produced & directed by Eightlimb Films. #TSVOA coming soon. Official  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter Continue reading Prime Tunguska Part 2. Official Video

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Phil & Flu Notes From The Underground Pt. 2 (Prod. Flu)

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Phil & Flu Mask Up For New Film Clip Here is a brand new clip from the dangerous minds of Phil & Flu. The new video is for the track Notes From The Underground Pt.2. Lifted from the upcoming EP titled Classics. Notes From The Underground Pt. 2 is produced by Flu, while the video was filmed and edited by Discourse.  This project is already shaping up to be a dope one. Expect carnage. Official  ||  Facebook  ||  Store Continue reading Phil & Flu Notes From The Underground Pt. 2 (Prod. Flu)

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Mata & Must News From The Underground + Vinyl Pre-Order Details

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The new Mata & Must full length Get Your Mind Right will be available to order on 2LP this Thursday October 30 from the official Pang Productions Store. The vinyl ships with a digital download card for free download of the album as well as the instrumentals, a GYMR A3 poster, Pang Productions stickers and a GYMR print slipmat for the first 50 orders only. Limited to 300 copies. Melbourne heads get down to the Get Your Mind Right album launch at Revolver Upstairs in Prahran, on Friday December 5th. Mata & Must will be performing with long time friend and turntable … Continue reading Mata & Must News From The Underground + Vinyl Pre-Order Details

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Jacquie Lomas – Snakes & Ladders (Prod. Madman)

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Jacquie Lomas Is Playin’ No Games With Her Brand New Track Snakes & Ladders Jacquie Lomas is an independent Australian hip-hop artist who made the transition from the bedroom to the microphone in 2007. Born and bred in Newcastle, NSW, she relocated to the Central Coast in 2010, where she now resides. As a shy high-school student Lomas was discouraged to rap, as the close-minded confines of school curriculum did not deem this skill to be musically relevant enough to receive “good marks”. So she adorned a classical guitar and concentrated on singing, dragging her father along to pubs after … Continue reading Jacquie Lomas – Snakes & Ladders (Prod. Madman)

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Novel presents The Renegades Of Rhythm Tour

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DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist set to bring their vinyl-only tour honouring Afrika Bambaataa’s influence on hip hop to Australia! Australian music fans are in for a once-in-a-lifetime experience when turntablists supreme, DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist, celebrate the legacy of hip-hop vanguard and Universal Zulu Nation founder, Afrika Bambaataa, with the Renegades of Rhythm tour. This vinyl-only tour will see the two maestros utilize 6 decks and real-time effects to honour Bambaataa’s influence on hip-hop’s beginnings through handpicked selections, all taken from his original and highly influential record collection. “This has never been done before, definitely not on this … Continue reading Novel presents The Renegades Of Rhythm Tour

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1200 Techniques Announce PledgeMusic Campaign And New EP Time Has Come

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Australian hip hop pioneers, 1200 Techniques break their decade of silence with the announcement of their new EP, Time Has Come, which will be released on Friday 23 January 2015 through Rubber Records. The EP is their first new music since critically acclaimed 2004 album Consistency Theory. The first single and title track to be released from the EP, ‘Time Has Come’, is about the journey of music and life within the music industry through their eyes. “We wanted to share a bit of our story, our ups and downs for people who have been asking us on the street, … Continue reading 1200 Techniques Announce PledgeMusic Campaign And New EP Time Has Come

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Delta Diggin For A Livin Version 1.0 Facemelting Australian Wax

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In the early 2000’s Delta started working on this mix of Australian records, and after years of more digging, and messing around with the playlist, he has finally finished Diggin For A Livin Version 1.0 – Facemelting Australian Wax. What a title! “It was damn near impossible to choose what records to use on this because Australia has some truly CRAZY Music, so I’ve decided to make this the first instalment with more to come in the future. This goes out to everybody who loves vinyl”. – Delta You can listen, download and share the mixtape through the player below. … Continue reading Delta Diggin For A Livin Version 1.0 Facemelting Australian Wax

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Vursafied Keep On Searching feat. DJayne (Prod. Cam Bluff)

Jim Steps

Brand new single and video clip ‘Keep On Searching’ Vursafied is an upcoming Hip Hop artist from the Hills District in Sydney’s North West. He has recently released a brand new track titled Keep On Searching feat. DJayne. Keep On Searching features production from the beat master Cam Bluff. The official video for the track was filmed by Vursafied and Crystal Buckman. Vursafied is currently working on his second EP titled “Break The Mould” which will feature production from Cam Bluff, Ciecmate, Rob Shaker, Koolta, Vampts, Paulie P, Castar and Stainz which is set to be released in late 2014. You can also pick up V’s … Continue reading Vursafied Keep On Searching feat. DJayne (Prod. Cam Bluff)

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Chris SYMFAE The Cluster #2014

Jim Steps

Rapper/Producer, a young Australian/Polish cat going by the name of Chris SYMFAE does all of these as well as supporting all of his crew on Dynamic Records. Since early 2013 he has gone by the name Chris SYMFAE the latter an acronym for ‘Set Your Mind Free Above Everything’. Recently working alongside his close friend’s 2nd mixtape, Kayne – The Big Plan, SYMFAE was responsible for production on 4 tracks. Chris SYMFAE’s 2nd mixtape ‘The Cluster‘ has just dropped and features 12 brand new tracks including collaborations with Kayne, Young Trey (US), Jay Mac and other various acts. Among all of this he … Continue reading Chris SYMFAE The Cluster #2014

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Bush Kush Mixing Up The Aussie Hip Hop Scene

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Not many people know there is a Hip Hop scene in the Northern Territory, but there is and their doing things bigger & better than ever. The Bush Kush Records Vol.1 mix-tape dropped on the 20th, featuring rappers from all over the NT. Including NT Hip Hop heavy weights such as SkankMC, Kaotik, Dan the Underdog & TASK. As well as some up and comers including Sully, Lil’ Neddy & Arli. The compilation album, that’s distributed by Bush Kush Entertainment, is produced by Northern Territory’s super producer Dan ‘The Underdog’ McAleer. Dan the Underdog has produced multiple tracks that have … Continue reading Bush Kush Mixing Up The Aussie Hip Hop Scene

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Daily Meds Sour Milk Album Preorders and National Tour

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Daily Meds release their highly anticipated second LP Sour Milk on Friday November 7th. First single Behind The Radar has been getting some big props and we are so keen to share this incredible album with you. Preorder packs include signed 2LP Vinyl (300 only), signed CDs, new Daily Meds Tees, limited edition prints (designed by nmbr19 and printed by Aisle6ix) and signed album posters. All preorders receive an immediate download of the track Modern Day Messagers feat. Thundamentals. Daily Meds will hit the road in November and December to share the Sour Milk live experience around Australia. Tour hits … Continue reading Daily Meds Sour Milk Album Preorders and National Tour

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Yung Warriors Turnt Up + Hip Hop Halloween Show

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Young Warriors will drop their latest self produced album Turnt Up this November as they continue to lead in the development and expression of contemporary Hip Hop for Australia’s indigenous people.  Turnt Up will be available through Obese Records, iTunes and JBHifi. Purchase details up soon! Yung Warriors will be playing a Hip Hop Halloween show October 31st at the Laundry Bar. Fans can expect to hear new songs from Turnt Up and free Money! Yes, that’s free copies of their new single, Money-If I Had It All… to the scariest dressed punters. So dress up, come down and show your support! … Continue reading Yung Warriors Turnt Up + Hip Hop Halloween Show