Stateovmind The Crate Tape EP

Stateovmind returns with his fourth solo project The Crate Tape EP. The Crate Tape EP is the fourth solo release from Stateovmind and is entirely produced by Develop from FNQ’s Beat Basement Records. This five track extended play sees Stateovmind move away from the cleaner sound of his previous releases and take a slight detour towards a much more raw “Boom Bap Sound”. The Crate Tape is a unique twist on a tried, tested and effective formula, and is inspired by a time when you listened to your favorite rap album on a dubbed TDK cassette tape. Develop has dug … Continue reading Stateovmind The Crate Tape EP

Eloji Fuck You, Too Bad

Melbourne hip hop artist Eloji has firmly planted his fly kick equipped feet in the music scene. Once going by the name of Arks, Eloji has released 6 mixtapes and an EP since he began writing in 2007 at the age of 12. Over the years he has managed to gain the attention of national acts and began performing in 2009. Since then Eloji has shared the stage and opened as well as partied way harder with the likes of such artists as: Bliss N Eso, Thundamentals, Illy, Mr Hill & Rahjconkas, Purpose and Allday swell as shared the bill … Continue reading Eloji Fuck You, Too Bad

Force & Aussie Ozborn – Marked For Def

Smart Mouths Connect Last week, a brand new track was thrown up on the DFTC Records website, featuring two dope emcees in Force and Aussie Ozborn (Def Men Walking). The track titled Marked For Def, is produced by High Flyer with cuts from DJ Johnny Love (Def Men Walking). The cover for Marked For Def, is a clever throw back to videos games from the early 80’s and also comes in an animated gif version, which is quite dope. We would have liked to have seen one of the boxes throw a virtual punch, maybe that’ll be on the next cover. We are … Continue reading Force & Aussie Ozborn – Marked For Def

Daily Meds Behind The Radar + Tour Dates

Here is the brand new first single lifted from Daily Meds’ second full-length album, out November on Big Village Records. The new track is titled Behind The Radar and is an electro head nodding banger with a clap that’ll get you kicking!  Billie Rose ties the track together perfectly, with her familiar vocal tone and spot on hook. Digital pre-orders of Behind The Radar will be released next Friday! The guys will also be hitting the East Coast of Australia throughout August and September. The Newton Social Club in Sydney will launch their Behind The Radar East Coast Tour, starting August 30th. Behind … Continue reading Daily Meds Behind The Radar + Tour Dates

Left Out x Out Of Line ‘Nobody’s Business’

Left Out store and Out of Line bring us ‘Nobody’s Business’ a photographic journal that captures moments usually saved for those in the know. Limited to 300 copies, the title is an exploration of a side of train-painting culture, as mentioned it’s not normally open for public view. The title drops on Left Out on Monday, in the meantime check out the trailer below.  Get yours soon at The Left Out online store. Continue reading Left Out x Out Of Line ‘Nobody’s Business’

Release Day Mata & Must Get Your Mind Right

The new Mata & Must full length Get Your Mind Right is out today. Comprising of 14 self produced tracks featuring guest appearances by Koots, Flu, Kings Konekted and Jornick. The album is available now through a multitude of channels, including digitally and physical copies. Mata & Must have just released a brand new clip for the track No Distractions. The video is shot by Crate Cartel’s, Discourse, who has been flexing his video direction skills of late. Mata & Must’s – Get Your Mind Right is out today, pick it up by following the link below! Bandcamp  ||  Facebook  ||  YouTube Continue reading Release Day Mata & Must Get Your Mind Right

aahh Radio Season 2 Episode 6 Geko

Enigmatic Geko AKA Phil Gektor makes up one sixth of formidable Melbourne label Crate Cartel. His new album, titled Real Heads Don’t Listen, is out May 30 2014. Entirely self-produced, Geko has poured his contrarian genius into the album, ensuring every detail has purpose. Consistent with his previous work, Real Heads Don’t Listen further explores Geko’s underground ethos and his satirical take on mainstream society and commercialisation. Using samples as his muse, Geko’s production and lyrical themes evolve organically. The album’s overall gritty, trippy feel resembles its creator’s cynical obscurity. Though dark, and sometimes confronting, Geko’s music is a brilliant … Continue reading aahh Radio Season 2 Episode 6 Geko

G*E*D feat. Psycho Les of The Beatnuts + Muma Doesa (Brooklyn Bollywood Remix)

Brooklyn Meets Melbourne In this meeting of the rhymes, Melbourne’s own Muma Doesa appears on the official Australian Remix of Brooklyn Bollywood with New York based Collective G*E*D + Psycho Les of The Beatnuts, which is produced by DzILLA. Stay Tuned for the next remix produced by DJ Rellik (Turnstyle Records, Australia). Muma Doesa  ||  Got My GED Continue reading G*E*D feat. Psycho Les of The Beatnuts + Muma Doesa (Brooklyn Bollywood Remix)

J Dilla Hip-Hop Collection Donated to National Museum of African American History and Culture

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture announces the donation of significant artefacts from the family of award-winning hip-hop artist and producer, James “J Dilla” Yancey. The items will be part of the museum’s growing arts and … Continue reading J Dilla Hip-Hop Collection Donated to National Museum of African American History and Culture

Hip Hop Artists Call For A Boycott Of Israel

Don Martin feat. Immortal Technique (US), Eltipo Este (Cuba), Tumi (South Africa) and Tonto Noiza (France) have combined with Producer Tommy Tee to release a hard hitting track titled Boikott Israel. The track is primarily Don Martin, one-third of the Norwegian hip-hop group Gatas Parlament, who for twenty-plus years have been something comparable to Norway’s version of Public Enemy. It also features what can reasonably be called a global consortium of militant hip-hop notables: well-known Peruvian-American rapper Immortal Technique, El Tipo Este of Cuban duo Obsesion, Parisian rapper Tonto Noiza, and Jonnesburg-based Tumi Molekane. As if to drive the globalism … Continue reading Hip Hop Artists Call For A Boycott Of Israel

Losty Millionaire feat B-Don, MiZi & Aliya Dusk Official Video

After two successful releases, three mix tapes, and requests to jump on tracks with the likes of Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa, Losty is ready to begin a new legacy with the first of three EP’s Legacy Chapter One: Starting Again. The video for the EP’s first single Millionaire sees Losty with collaborators B-Don, MiZi and Aliya Dusk using Sydney’s Hyde Park and the streets of Melbourne as their backdrop with some fly-on-the-wall footage of Losty at home, in the studio and spending time with his newborn. The below quote, which kicks off the clip for ‘Millionaire‘ perfectly encapsulates the sentiment … Continue reading Losty Millionaire feat B-Don, MiZi & Aliya Dusk Official Video

Ivan Ooze On & On

Melbourne emcee Ivan Ooze, has started dropping some new singles lifted from his upcoming album the Ringwood Rich EP. The first single premiered about a month ago, it’s titled LORD$ and is produced by L.A. Chase. The second single On & On which dropped a day or two ago, is a throw back feel anthem with a new school touch. Ivan has built quite the social following on Facebook after dropping a series of freestyle videos filmed in his bedroom, which were well received by many. You catch Ivan Oozie supporting Bam Bam on the Melbourne leg of his Better Man Tour, going down … Continue reading Ivan Ooze On & On

Kenny Dope Wild Style Breakbeats

Kenny Dope in collaboration with Get On Down, announce the first release in the Kay-Dee Book Series:”Wild Style Breakbeats” a seven 45 record set in a unique “Kay-Dee casebook” packaging. The book features the following elements: – 13 songs total, spread out over seven 45s(each with a different label color) – Re-edited and Re-Eqed extended audio versions of each song, from original reels – Extensive liner notes in a 28-page book, including dozens of images – from “Wild Style” director Charlie Ahearn, among other sources – as well as interviews with Fab 5 Freddy, Chris Stein and GrandWizzard Theodore – … Continue reading Kenny Dope Wild Style Breakbeats

Aaron Choulai This Is Who We Are feat. Mantra

Award winning and critically acclaimed pianist, Aaron Choulai has achieved a remarkable amount in his career. From work within the Jazz/Noise and improvised music scenes of New York and Tokyo, to large scale multi media festival commissions, to hip hop productions for artists such as Mantra and Joelistics, the pianists work is as wide and varied as it is explorative and adventurous. This Is Who We Are is the first track from Aaron Choulai’s 2014 free download series. All tracks plus a ton of extras will be available as an album this December. This Is Who We Are, features ‘your … Continue reading Aaron Choulai This Is Who We Are feat. Mantra

Dilated Peoples Director of Photography LP

Dilated Peoples returns with Directors Of Photography, the group’s remarkable debut album under the Expansion Team/Rhymesayers Entertainment banner. Evidence, Rakaa (Iriscience) and DJ Babu’s new collection demonstrates how the group has been able to remain loyal to its signature sound, style and sentiment while adding new and dramatic artistic wrinkles to its already-extensive musical repertoire. Tracklisting: 01: Intro 02: Directors 03: Cut My Teeth 04: Defari Interlude 05: The Dark Room feat. Vince Staples 06: Good As Gone 07: Show Me The Way feat. Aloe Blacc 08: Figure It Out (Melvin’s Theme) 09: Let Your Thoughts Fly Away 10: Century … Continue reading Dilated Peoples Director of Photography LP

Apathy Summer Of Sin

Looking to extend of the dopiness that is his latest album Connecticut Casual, US rapper and producer, Apathy is set to release a follow up/companion EP, appropriately titled CC: Weekend At The Cape. For the project’s first single, Apathy handles both emceeing and production roles on the new joint, Summer Of Sin. You can stream the track below. Be sure hit up Apathy on Facebook by following the link below, to let him know your thoughts on the new track. We will bring you more when CC: Weekend At The Cape drops.   Purchase Album  ||  Facebook Continue reading Apathy Summer Of Sin

Wiz Khalifa Blacc Hollywood

Wiz Khalifa has announced that his hugely anticipated new album Blacc Hollywood is due for release on August 22nd via Rostrum/Atlantic records. The official video for first single We Dem Boyz is available for streaming now below. Blacc Hollywood marks the third full-length label release from Wiz Khalifa. The GRAMMY® Award-nominated rapper lit up the hip-hop universe with his 2011 debut album, Rolling Papers, highlighted by the AUS platinum-certified single, Black And Yellow, as well as the U.S. platinum-certified hits, Roll Up and No Sleep. O.N.I.F.C. made an incredible American chart debut upon its release in 2012, arriving at #1 … Continue reading Wiz Khalifa Blacc Hollywood

Mikey Hundred Neon

You may know him as Allday’s DJ, or you may already be familiar with his music too, Filipino born and Melbourne based Mikey Hundred never stops. From production, writing, rapping and recording to film, photography and design, there is no denying his passion for creative control. Unsigned and self managed, there aren’t too many artists on his level that can say that they’re doing what he does. Schooled by Phrase and DJ Flagrant years ago, he was first brought on to the scene as Phrase’s DJ. Young and wide-eyed it was then that he learnt the true meaning of stage presence and commanding … Continue reading Mikey Hundred Neon

Philly National Indigenous Music Awards Winner

triple j Unearthed is excited to be partnering with the National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) for the third year running to find the best unsigned Indigenous act in the country. The winner will have the opportunity to perform at the NIMAs in Darwin on Friday, August 15th 2014, alongside some of the best Indigenous artists in Australia. Congratulations to Philly: Phillip Murray aka Philly, is a 21 year old rapper from Mildura. Influenced by hip hop’s ‘Golden Era’ and in particular the likes of Naughty by Nature, Philly began writing rhymes and dubbing beats from a very young age. Today, … Continue reading Philly National Indigenous Music Awards Winner

Homeboy Sandman Hallways

Homeboy Sandman is set to release Hallways, his second full-length album on Stones Throw Records. It is an ode to the space between where you are and where you are headed; a space in flux, and a space where Sandman himself noticeably thrives in this release. Producers on Hallways include Knxwledge, Blu, DJ Spinna, Oh No and Jonwayne, who produced the first single, America, The Beautiful. The prolific Queens MC has been prominently published in Gawker and Huffington Post, plus featured in an array of media outlets such as NPR, and Rolling Stone even naming him as “Artist to Watch.” … Continue reading Homeboy Sandman Hallways

Paper Cranes GMC X TA-KU (Mini-Mix)

Today we bring you a super dope mini-mix project from rap artist GMC. The mix titled Paper Cranes features a host of borrowed Ta-Ku beats that has GMC going in hard on. The project has been described as a ‘smash out’ project where GMC has paid tribute to one of Australia’s most talented producers, and obviously one of his favourites. Let’s hope this mini-project leads to something more official from the duo. Paper Cranes is available to stream now here and below. 3Dot Terra recorded, mixed and mastered Paper Cranes! Official  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter Continue reading Paper Cranes GMC X TA-KU (Mini-Mix)

Cormega Mega Philosophy

Loved by the streets as well as by critics, Cormega was the rare hardcore rapper to win praise from all directions, and while he never quite crossed over like some of his New York City peers, he maintained a respectable independence over the years nonetheless, self-releasing his work on the Legal Hustle label. Born Cory McKay, Cormega came up as part of the early-’90s Queensbridge scene that also fostered such name acts as Nas and Mobb Deep, among many others (not to mention the preceding generation of artists affiliated with Marley Marl and the Juice Crew). He made his debut … Continue reading Cormega Mega Philosophy

Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, Ty Dolla $ign – Shell Shocked

As we all gear up for the release of the brand new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie, it’s only fair we bring you one of the brand new singles form the upcoming film. The new single is titled Shell Shocked and has Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, and Ty Dolla $ign linking for the collab.  Shell Shocked is produced by Kill The Noise and Madsonik, the track made its premier on the Complex website yesterday. Juicy, Wiz and Ty all drop energetic bars, blending their styles as if to personify each of the turtles own diverse fighting styles. “[Paramount] heard about how big of a fan … Continue reading Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, Ty Dolla $ign – Shell Shocked

Creepah Method 2 Madness

An eccentric yet creative project, Creepah hopes that his Method 2 Madness release will bring the listener a small stack of tracks packing acute story lines, fierce energy and good vibes to sit back and let the mind go. Back again with help from The S.U.B, the inundation of various flows and styles make this project one the listener can walk away happily with their favourite track bumping on replay. Method 2 Madness is available now as a name your price download here. Land Of The Creep  ||  Twitter  ||  Facebook Continue reading Creepah Method 2 Madness

Proto The Roller Coaster Mixtape

Proto is an up and coming hip hop artist from North Stadbroke Island. He is currently working on his debut album, but today he is dropping a brand new mixtape titled, The Roller Coaster Mixtape. From battling to laying down studio tracks, Proto covers all aspects of lyricism to develop and push himself further in the rap game.  The Roller Coaster Mixtape follows on from his 2013 mixtape release The Rouge Pen. The new tape features guest appearances from Peeps, Dwizofoz, Educ8, Fiz One, DJ Immaculate, Shadz and more. Mixing and mastering is handled by Ciecmate. The tape features jacked beats from Vherbal, Vampts, AussieOzborn, Anno Domini, Diract Beats, Taiji Beats … Continue reading Proto The Roller Coaster Mixtape

Tkay Maidza U-huh

Tkay Maidza’s radio hits Brontosaurus and Handle My Ego took over dance-floors across Australia last year with their original take on dancehall infused hip-hop and her sassy and chatty rap style. Back with a new startling single U-huh she’s ready to take on the world with the Dew Process family right behind her. From teaming up with Swick and Lewis Cancut for the clubby bass-rattler Arm Up to touring across the country with Nina Las Vegas with Wave Racer, Cosmo’s Midnight, Emoh Instead, and her producer Elk on U-Huh, Tkay Maidza has already been hailed as the hyper new face of hip-hop. Her … Continue reading Tkay Maidza U-huh