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Bong YZA Rippers EP

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Rippers is the first EP release for Bong YZA, and is available in digital formats through the Brisbane, Australia label Vexed Axis. Bong YZA is the pseudonym for Sydney artist Chris Yates, who began performing under the name whilst on a two year sabbatical in Cambodia. The name borrows the familiar term for which Cambodians refer to each other ‘Bong’ and a stylization of Yates’ last name based on that of the production icon, the Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA. Bong YZA’s first gig was in the Battambang marketplace, overlooking the Ton Le Sap river during a Cambodian cultural festival, performing alongside … Continue reading Bong YZA Rippers EP

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Official Premiere: Marksman Lloyd You Won’t Be The One (feat. Whisky Winter) Video

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‘You Won’t Be the One’ is the new single from Marksman Lloyd’s EP ‘Rewrite the Ending’. Produced by Die High’s own JL, ‘You Won’t Be the One’ is a synth driven anthem dedicated to anyone that feels like their dreams … Continue reading Official Premiere: Marksman Lloyd You Won’t Be The One (feat. Whisky Winter) Video

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Joey Bada$$ & Run The Jewels Double Headline Show Melbourne & Sydney 2015

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Live Nation and Niche Productions present two of hip hop’s brightest acts, JOEY BADA$$ and RUN THE JEWELS for two explosive double bill headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne this January. Tickets for all shows go on sale at 10am Thursday October 2.   Niche & My Live Nation members can secure tickets first during the exclusive pre-sale beginning 10am Wednesday Oct 1. For complete tour and ticketing details, visit: http://www.livenation.com.au   Brooklyn’s own Joey Bada$$ has been making “Waves” since 2012, when he burst onto the scene with his lauded debut mixtape 1999, setting the internet alight. This was … Continue reading Joey Bada$$ & Run The Jewels Double Headline Show Melbourne & Sydney 2015

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Mathas Stone Cold Sober feat. Empty

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Ascendant West Australian hip-hop luminary Mathas has unveiled the film clip for his recently released single Stone Cold Sober featuring Empty. The track follows on from lauded earlier effort Nourishment (featuring Abbe May), as well as a guest spot on Birds Of Tokyo’s Like A Version rendition of Kendrick Lamar’s Swimming Pools (Drank), and marks another step towards the imminent release of Mathas’ forthcoming studio full-length Armwrestling Atlas. Stone Cold Sober is a deeply personal track, its seeds laid in a moment of reflection, or maybe even epiphany, on the Hawkesbury River, in NSW, following a friend’s death. Drawing on … Continue reading Mathas Stone Cold Sober feat. Empty

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Remi London Show Info & New Track ‘Aviation (Disco Weed)’

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After international shows with Joey Bada$$, Danny Brown and De La Soul, 23-year-old Melbourne newcomer Remi will be making his UK live debut at Birthdays on 29th October for a very special (and free) show. New to the game but old to its ways, Remi Kolawole exudes a unique style, rhythmic flow and an honest delivery. His semi tongue-in-cheek braggadocious style by no means overshadows his lyrical abilities. His rapping persona is comfortable sitting amongst varying musical backdrops and tempos, and his singing voice is as smooth and catchy as the hooks he sings. Expertly balancing singing and rapping, Remi’s content … Continue reading Remi London Show Info & New Track ‘Aviation (Disco Weed)’

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Urthboy Brings ‘Make Me A Mixtape’ To Sydney

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Urthboy’s debut performance of Make Me a Mixtape at Brisbane Festival was one of the highlights and has subsequently been snapped up by Melbourne Festival. This wildly original celebration of making mixtapes comes to Sydney for one night at The Basement Saturday November 8. Urthboy has created a retrospective mixtape to accompany the true story of a youthful adventure on a formative overseas trip. The songs are performed live by Urthboy, Ngaiire, Joyride (One Day), Jane Tyrrell, Ev Jones (Jones Jnr), Rival MC (Black Arm Band) and a cracking live band. Make Me A Mixtape with Urthboy & Special Guests … Continue reading Urthboy Brings ‘Make Me A Mixtape’ To Sydney

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Citizen Kay Freedoom

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Freedoom is the new single by Citizen Kay. Taken from the Demokracy mini-album released Nov.7 on digital and CD, the mini-album also includes the singles YES!, Raise A Glass and Manage plus four new tracks and Freedoom. Citizen Kay hasn’t missed a beat since releasing his debut single YES! at the start of 2013. He followed up with two more standout singles, Raise A Glass and the soulful Manage. After releasing singles, touring and reaching audiences around Australia as well as hooking up with the likes of Wiz Khalifa, Danny Brown and Public Enemy for tours, Citizen Kay took time … Continue reading Citizen Kay Freedoom

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Swollen Members Madchild Australian Tour 3 Shows Left

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Award winning Canadian hip-hop outfit Swollen Members have announced the dates for their upcoming headlining tour of Australia in September in support of their recently released new album “Brand New Day”. Formed in 1992 during the golden era of hip-hop, Swollen Members have released many successful albums and collaborated with the likes of Jurassic 5, Nelly Furtardo, Everlast and Dilated Peoples. In 1996 Swollen Members were initiated into the Rock Steady Crew. Swollen Members is one of only three rap groups affiliated with Rock Steady, others include Dilated peoples and The Arsonists. The mid 2000’s saw Swollen Members’ song ‘Heavy’ … Continue reading Swollen Members Madchild Australian Tour 3 Shows Left

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Today In Hip-Hop: A Tribe Called Quest Releases ‘The Low End Theory’

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1991: Few albums have earned the reputation that A Tribe Called Quest’s The Low End Theory has enjoyed. In the 23 years since the album’s release, The Low End Theory is one of hip-hop’s most celebrated and enduring artistic achievements, continuing to win fans over with the album’s laid-back jazzy vibes, conversational lyrics and mellow cool. The album was Tribe’s second effort after already building a respected reputation after the release of their debut album, People’s Instinctive Travels & The Paths Of Rhythms, a year prior. In the advent of the release, the group were often asked by interviewers if … Continue reading Today In Hip-Hop: A Tribe Called Quest Releases ‘The Low End Theory’

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Royce Da 5’9 & DJ Premier Reveal PRhyme LP

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Following the teaser video that they dropped last week, Royce and Preemo have revealed the PRhyme project to be a full length collaborative LP. The album will feature guest appearances from the likes of ScHoolBoy Q, Slaughterhouse, Common, Mac Miller, Killer Mike & more with Preemo handling all production. Additionally, all of the samples Premier utilized have been taken from Adrian Younge tracks. I’ve never sampled just one artist, I’m known for my reputation and my creativity,” says Premier. “I wanted it to be my traditional thing where I sample everything I find, but I am really proud how the … Continue reading Royce Da 5’9 & DJ Premier Reveal PRhyme LP

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Tailor Made ‘Animals’

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Taken from Tailor Mades’ debut album The String Theory, Animals is a dark and imaginative exploration into the non-human perspective.  This sinister bottom-line reality check is both incisive and relevant, giving listeners a strong first impression of the groups aesthetic and capacity for conceptual depth. The String Theory will be released through Rinsed Out Records on the 7th of November 2014. Purchase  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter Continue reading Tailor Made ‘Animals’

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Hamley Childs Play

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Following his acclaimed work on Allday’s chart-topping album Startup Cult and Ry’s Nevada mixtape, Hamley is back with a free collection of stellar instrumentals entitled Child’s Play. The diverse seven-track beat tape certainly shows why the 21-year-old Australian beat-maker is quickly becoming one of the most sought-out producers in the country. He weaves in and out of different sounds and styles with ease, from the opening barrage of loud drums and triumphant piano chords on First Things to the dreamy soul of Fly Away and updated takes on classics by Aaliyah and Naughty By Nature. With this release, Hamley shows once … Continue reading Hamley Childs Play

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Don Vitale Feat. Midas Gold Chop About It

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One afternoon not long ago Don Vitale of The Hated got in his car and drove from Byron Bay to the Bedlam studio where he found Midas Gold and producer Brayden Doig. The next morning the trio emerged from the smokey lab with fire, a new single called Chop About It. With the help of Maria Bui and Ellen Taylor a video was not far behind, shot in the studio and around Brisbane the clip is the first of many collaborations to come. With a Midas Gold EP produced by Psywife nearing completion you can expect to see releases from … Continue reading Don Vitale Feat. Midas Gold Chop About It

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Kendrick Lamar Samples Isley Brothers on New Track, ‘i’

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Kendrick Lamar has debuted his new track ‘i’ Kendrick Lamar has returned with his first single since 2012. Entitled ‘i’, the song samples The Isley Brothers’ song ‘That Lady’, previously used in tracks by The Beastie Boys and Charles Hamilton. The song premiered on US radio station Power 106 this morning. The song had a more upbeat, mainstream feel to the songs on Lamar’s acclaimed album Good Kid Maad City and uses the 1973 soul hit as a driving base. It also features the sound of car horns and a jazz breakdown. “If I can say anything about this record,” … Continue reading Kendrick Lamar Samples Isley Brothers on New Track, ‘i’

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Daily Meds Behind The Radar Tour

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Critically acclaimed hip hop crew Daily Meds are back in force with the first single Behind the Radar, from their as-yet-untitled second LP; follow up to their Australian Music Prize nominated debut record Happy Daze. More energetic and with more blatant power than ever, Daily Meds deftly bridge the gap between the familiar and much-loved local hip hop scene, and a new generation of Australian electronic music, inhabiting a new reality Behind The Radar, where people lie, behind enemy lines, underground and out of control. Blending politically-charged, rapid-flow lyricism, large bass-driven beats and up-front female vocals; Daily Meds have further … Continue reading Daily Meds Behind The Radar Tour

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Mailer Daemon Ronin LP

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Mailer Daemon marks October 3rd (MGM) with his debut Ronin LP, a 90s referential rock album that baptizes bass-heavy-cyberpunk-rap in shoegaze alt-rock guitars. This takes Mailer from ‘Producer’, to legitimately innovative artist in his own right, having notably written, performed, produced, and mixed the album entirely himself, with flowered patches from guests such as Lou Millar of Twin Caverns. Having solidified a noteworthy sound in the forces of Australian Hip Hop, Mailer doesn’t lean on honorary collaboration stripes from last year’s Gravitas EP elite like Jeswon of the Thundamentals, The Tongue, P Smurf of the Daily Meds, and Jackie Onassis. … Continue reading Mailer Daemon Ronin LP

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UV boi فوق بنفسجي & Blair De Milo

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New Release ‘Northface’+ Spring Tour Dates Over the short course of his music career, UV boi فوق بنفسجي has excelled in the electronic music scene as a triple j Unearthed Featured Artist of the Week, having scored the title of 2014’s Undiscovered Artist Of The Year for the Inthemix Awards, as well as having secured a collaboration with one of electronic music’s heroes, Ryan Hemsworth. Just coming off the ‘Thank U’ national tour, UV boi فوق بنفسجي’s dedicated fan base has grown daily, surpassing the ‘undiscovered’ tag. The latest track, NorthFace, is one not to be missed. The easy-going tune features … Continue reading UV boi فوق بنفسجي & Blair De Milo

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The Aphilliates Stop That Official Video

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The Aphilliates have just released a brand new clip for the track Stop That, taken from Rawthentic Records latest release The Roster.  Stop That was produced by Brez and features hard hitting cuts by 2014 World DJ Championship DMC VIC State winner DJ Rellik. The clip was filmed, directed & edited by Carl Allison. The vinyl release for The Roster has finally landed, you can pick it up in a dope little pack format, that includes instrumentals and bonus stickers. Grab that one here. Official  ||  Facebook  ||  Purchase Continue reading The Aphilliates Stop That Official Video

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Ivan Ooze On & On Official Video

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Melbourne indie rapper Ivan Ooze has just premiered the visuals for his hit single On & On, lifted from the recently released Ringwood Rich EP. The clip follows Ooze through a series of stresses but ultimately sees the MC pulling through with his grit and determination. You can view the clip below.  In related news Ivan Ooze, has been announced as a part of the Beyond The Valley Lineup, and will be supporting Cypress Hill in December and playing various other dates including Mikey Hundred’s Laundry Bar show. ‘The Ringwood Rich EP has Ivan Ooze exploring his signature style, expanding … Continue reading Ivan Ooze On & On Official Video

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DJ Premier & Royce Da 5′ 9″ PRhyme Teaser

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DJ Premier and Royce Da 5′ 9″ have just dropped a teaser video for the a brand new collab project titled PRhyme. The short teaser video has Premier and Royce picking out vinyls, where they happen to stumble upon the work of Adrian Younge. This sets them up for a new track, where Royce is spitting some powerful bars about never replacing Guru. We believe there is a full project in the works, we’ll have more info when it comes to hand. “This is for the real hip-hop niggas who would never, ever, ever ask me if I’m here to replace Guru.” … Continue reading DJ Premier & Royce Da 5′ 9″ PRhyme Teaser

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#KingOfTheTown Winner: Sarah Connor ‘Treason’

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Sarah Connor is an MC, screenwriter and poet from the inner west of Sydney who started pursuing her craft in 2011. She has just been announced as the Briggs #KingOfTheTown Comp winner, with her track Treason. Featured on DJ Skae’s ‘Guestlist’ and currently collaborating with DJ Maniak, Izzy and Anachronism (NSW beatmaker invitational winner 2014) Sarah Connor brings intense spitfire lyricism that is sure to turn heads. Stay tuned for the single KILLBILL dropping soon and the Mahjong EP dropping early 2015. Facebook  ||  Twitter Continue reading #KingOfTheTown Winner: Sarah Connor ‘Treason’

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The Game New Video And Album Cover Revealed

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‘Blood Moon – Year Of The Wolf’ will release 17th October 2014. The Game is one of the true superstars of rap music, sharing hip hop notoriety with 50 Cent, Jay Z, Jeezy and Rick Ross and has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. In addition to being a recording star, The Game has become a TV personality as well, starring in Marrying The Game which has garnered a huge social media following. Watch the video for the first single from the album ‘Bigger Than Me’ here.  Official  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter Continue reading The Game New Video And Album Cover Revealed

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Apollo Brown & Ras Kass Humble Pi

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Keep Reinventing From intestines to chitlins, from old dusty records to Hiphop, necessity has always been the mother of invention. Nobody knows this better than hip hop stalwarts Apollo Brown & Ras Kass. As Ras Kass’ legacy has been written into the annals of hip hop, he’s watched plenty of his compatriots stumble – something that reminds him of Momma reading Proverbs 16: Pride Comes Before A Fall. With that spirit Ras Kass & Apollo Brown take up the tools of their craft to reflect and recreate some Humble Pi. Directed by Jay Brown, the new video is the first … Continue reading Apollo Brown & Ras Kass Humble Pi

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Announcement: Easy Brings Miracle To Selina’s This October

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Proving to be the heart of Coogee’s now bubbling live music hub, EASY Saturdays at Selina’s announce hip hop’s newest scene-stirrer Miracle will be taking over the dance floor this October 11th following the success of their Spring Break event. With his debut album less than 2 months old, Miracle has an already impressive list of support slots under his belt including purveyors of cool ASAP Rocky, Childish Gambino and Chingy verifying his performance abilities. Add to this his upcoming national tour with 360 and a spot on iHeartRadio’s festival alongside Miley Cyrus, Cody Simpson and Redfoo, makes Miracle a must-see. Ending … Continue reading Announcement: Easy Brings Miracle To Selina’s This October

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Wiz Khalifa Graces Cover 2-Of-2 Of The Source’s 2014 Power 30/SOURCE360 Issue

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The Power 30/SOURCE360 issue also marks a great time for The Source, as we prep for The SOURCE360 Weekend (Sept. 19-21), which will be 3 days jam packed with panels, showcases, expos and our SOURCE360 Concert at The Barclays Center. It’ll be a 100% total Hip-Hop culture experience that you just can’t miss, and we invite you to have a look at the full details including ticket pricing, info, and a SOURCE360 program schedule on http://www.source360.com. In addition to that, we have our annual Power 30, Digital 30 and Radio 30 lists that break down the top 30 movers and … Continue reading Wiz Khalifa Graces Cover 2-Of-2 Of The Source’s 2014 Power 30/SOURCE360 Issue

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Speekup The Lost City of Secrets

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A fierce and passionate MC, Speekup has been working tirelessly at his craft for well over a decade. From unreleased demos to countless open mics and battle nights, Speekup has delivered his brand of lyricism straight up raw with a no-nonsense approach. Speekup has taken the time to develop his own unique and unconventional style yet he rhymes with substance in a way that pays respect to the architects that have come before him. Having spent years waiting in the wings receiving guidance from some of South Australia’s most recognised emcees, Speekup is now poised to take his music to … Continue reading Speekup The Lost City of Secrets

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Mickey Deville The Killing Floor

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Mickey Deville, has just dropped two new promo tracks, from a soon to be announced/released promotional maxi-single called The Killing Floor. The first track is titled After Rap and features DJ Kewstion (Jedi Mind Tricks) with production by Mikey Bingo. The second promo track is titled Seek & Strike which features Diabolic & Cappadonna (Wu-Tang), with production by Vherbal. You can stream the new tracks below. Facebook  ||  Twitter Continue reading Mickey Deville The Killing Floor

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PNC 100 Cups Pt. 2

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Veteran kiwi artist PNC returns with a massive sequel to his recent album The Codes’ popular anthemic hit, “100 Cups“. What originally began as a standard remix quickly morphed into a beast all its own. Featuring frequent collaborators David Dallas, Jordache & Pieter T, “100 Cups, Pt. 2” is produced by the fast up & coming Matt Miller. A complete departure from the original, PNC & co opt for a broodingly sinister backdrop to display their signature provocative & self-assured lyricism. A New Zealand On Air funded video for “100 Cups / 100 Cups, Pt. 2” will be released late … Continue reading PNC 100 Cups Pt. 2