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Souls Of Mischief Announce 6th Album “There Is Only Now”

Jim Steps

Legendary hip-hop group Souls of Mischief announce that they’re releasing a conceptual collaboration with renowned producer and multi-instrumentalist Adrian Younge entitled There Is Only Now on Adrian’s newly launched record label, Linear Labs on August 15th, 2014. Inspired by a near-fatal incident involving group members A-Plus, Opio, Tajai, and Phesto early in their careers, the unique and cinematic crime tale creatively and expertly weaves stories of love, loss, and revenge throughout the entire album. Set in 1994, There is Only Now serves as a bookend to two decades of music since the release of their seminal debut album, ’93 Til … Continue reading Souls Of Mischief Announce 6th Album “There Is Only Now”

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One Day Announce Album ‘Mainline’ & Tour

Jim Steps

With the release of contagious new single Love Me Less, One Day, the crew comprising of Horrorshow, Spit Syndicate, Jackie Onassis and Joyride announce not just a song but an album by the name of Mainline and an extensive national tour. One Day are arguably the most exciting hip hop collective in the country, ensuring their neighbourhood in Inner West Sydney is seen as one of the breeding grounds for the sharpest producers and MCs in local hip hop. Mainline is set to catch people by surprise, with a painstakingly crafted album that draws on their individual successes to create … Continue reading One Day Announce Album ‘Mainline’ & Tour

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The Hated Butcher Tape

Jim Steps

Byron Bay Rap duo The Hated are quickly making a name for themselves amongst the ever expanding Australian music industry. Last year they took out the Splendour in the grass local support slot. Since then they have released a brand new EP produced by C1 titled Colours. Now, The Hated have teamed up with Brisbane’s own DJ Butcher to create The Butcher Tape. After the great response the duo received from Eat Em Up (Prod. by Butcher). Leeze and Don decided that they must create more music with the beast. Like some sort of telekinetic manifestation Butcher released his “untitled” beat tape … Continue reading The Hated Butcher Tape

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Thundamentals Quit Your Job New Clip Starring Bluejuice’s Jake Stone

Jim Steps

Just as Thundamentals have recovered from their insane sold out tour in support of celebrated third album So We Can Remember, the boys are in the Land Of The Long White Cloud [that’s New Zealand, everyone] in support of local hip hop trailblazers Hilltop Hoods, releasing a brand new film clip for album track Quit Your Job’ as a taste of fresh news ahead! The clip for Quit Your Job starring, and co-scripted by, serial scallywag Jake Stone — who Thundas hatched the plan with after partying backstage at Groovin The Moo’, and whose band Bluejuice have made more than a … Continue reading Thundamentals Quit Your Job New Clip Starring Bluejuice’s Jake Stone

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Street Life Descendants – Street Life Revolution Vol. 1

Jim Steps

Due to the time difference over in WA, it a took a moment for this one to make it’s way over. Street Life Descendants is a newly formed hip hop collective, comprising some of Australia’s most prolific and controversial underground artists. These artists have come together as a group, and after only a few performances are already being heralded as the new ‘supergroup’ to come out of Perth. With years of experience, support spots for the biggest artists in hip hop/R’n’B and numerous releases on their respective resumes, SLD is a strong team with well established roots and ambitions to … Continue reading Street Life Descendants – Street Life Revolution Vol. 1

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Context & Jimmy Flipshyt Fire In The Basement

Jim Steps

After a year in hiding, Context & Jimmy Flipshyt have announced that this August will see the release of their second joint EP, Fire In The Basement. Weighing in at a solid eight tracks, the EP features the classic boom bap sound that the duo have become known for. With guest verses from BVA, P.Smurf, Sinks, Stateovmind, Mattrix and Dane One, this release is set to be the biggest yet from the Canberra/Cairns alliance. The pair first started making music together in 2012, writing tracks for Context’s debut solo EP, The Monkey Bars. It soon became clear that they had … Continue reading Context & Jimmy Flipshyt Fire In The Basement

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“Sings The Blues is the debut EP from Melbourne artist SFKNG

Jim Steps

SFKNG (pron. Sofa-King), is a new-wave R&B/Hip-Hop project and moniker of Padraic Martinkus. With a firm grounding of Hip-Hop production, SFKNG blends elements of rap, soul and R&B to create intimately melodic songs. Coming off the back of a notable appearance on Peezo’s “Old School Futuristic”, with the song Shoot Me Down, SFKNG looks to bridge the gap between Hip-Hop and R&B. Sings The Blues is a romantic view of life as a young man in the city; drugs, romance, parties, suicide, and all of the challenges in-between. With Sings The Blues, SFKNG aims to further Melbourne’s reputation as a thriving … Continue reading “Sings The Blues is the debut EP from Melbourne artist SFKNG

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Peezo Come Up Official Video

Jim Steps

Peezo has just released the video of the 3rd single lifted from Old School Futuristic for this Thursday, May 14via triple j Unearthed, Bandcamp and Soundcloud. The track Come Up produced by Cam Bluff is itself a representation of an artist on the rise. Written about overcoming everyday obstacles and staying on the grind in a less then ideal situation, Peezo has a story that connects, most of us weren’t born into money and you take life’s opportunities as they come. The song’s intent is to inspire fans and listeners alike, to stay focused because if you do it right, you’ll come … Continue reading Peezo Come Up Official Video

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aahh Radio Season 2 Episode 4 Savo

Jim Steps

Focus is everything for fast-rising Queensland talent Savo in 2014. Returning to his home in the lush tropics after a stint in Sydney, the last 12 months have been productive for the small cane farming town of Innisfail’s finest hip-hop talent. Since the launch of his long-awaited mixtape Worth The Wait in April 2013, which topped over 46,000 downloads (and counting), the 21-year-old emcee has been hard at work putting the finishing touches on his first official release on Bomb Squad Presents, all-the-while earning praise from names like 360 and M-Phazes for his performances as part of the Sprung Festival … Continue reading aahh Radio Season 2 Episode 4 Savo

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DJ Vame Decorus Vulnero Delectatio

Jim Steps

DJ Vame is the man behind some of Australia’s defining Hip-Hop releases. A beat making savant, DJ Vame has created anthems, set trends and helped build some of today’s top artists. The Western Sydney based producer made his debut in 1991 and soon after produced Knights of the Underground Table the Def Wish Cast album often quoted as the defining record for the local Hip-Hop scene. A beatmaker from the days of DIY and limited sampler times, DJ Vame has built a reputation for maintaining the purest of street sounds in his productions. In recent years he has continued behind the beats for stalwarts such as Reason, and The … Continue reading DJ Vame Decorus Vulnero Delectatio

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Semantix Cold Plains EP Out Now!

Jim Steps

Semantix are an Australian hip hop crew from the A.C.T consisting of two emcees, Adam and Matthew Higgins (Aplus and Mattrix), drummer Seain Ward (Obsene) and DJ Rhys Dennewald (DJ Danggers). All four have been passionate about their hip hop from an early age. Semantix was formed early in 2012 and hip hop hasn’t been safe since! Semantix are members of the Capslock Collective out of Canberra and since forming they have supported some of the biggest names in local hip hop; Funkoars, Briggs, Spit Syndicate, Def Wish Cast and many more. They also supported U.S. artists Blu and House Shoes earlier … Continue reading Semantix Cold Plains EP Out Now!

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Profit Tape

Jim Steps

Profit is a laid back emcee hailing from Brisbane, Queensland. He has worked with a selection of electronic DJ’s throughout Brisbane. He now has a live show with DJ Noy where they fuse a concoction of bass music with hip hop undertones. In 2012 they played their first set together at Future Music Festival and have been working together and collaborating on original music ever since. Together Profit & Noy have played shows including Stereosonic 2013 and the Blah Blah Blah Festival, three times. Profit now presents Tape, a mixtape available for free download now. The Tape is a collection … Continue reading Profit Tape

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aahh Radio Season 2 Episode 3 Allday

Jim Steps

Allday will release his debut album Startup Cult on July 4 via ONETWO. After a string of successful singles, EPs and free mixtapes, the Melbourne-via-Adelaide rapper has created a massive underground buzz for his debut, which is in turn one of the most anticipated Australian records of 2014. The first single from Startup Cult is Right Now, which hit the airwaves via triple j last month just in time for appearances nationally on Groovin The Moo Festival. Today, the music video for Right Now is released to fans via YouTube just in time for the tour of the same name which starts this weekend. The tour includes mostly sold out … Continue reading aahh Radio Season 2 Episode 3 Allday

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Latest Video From Coda Conduct: Hip Hop Duo Put Their Spin on Environmental Debate

Jim Steps

Hip hop duo Coda Conduct, consisting of members Erica and Sally, launched their new track Matter More early this week. Accompanied by a bittersweet film clip, the song explores the destruction of Australia’s natural environment in the face of industrial growth. Coda Conduct first stepped on stage just over eighteen months ago, and have since launched themselves passionately into the hip hop scene, with their energy and playfulness on stage winning them a rapidly growing, wildly diverse fan base. Despite living almost 300km apart – one half in their hometown of Canberra, the other in inner city Sydney – they … Continue reading Latest Video From Coda Conduct: Hip Hop Duo Put Their Spin on Environmental Debate

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Kween G Speak Up

Jim Steps

Kween G previously one half of KillaQueenz releases her brand new single Speak Up produced by Zde. Speak Up is a call for all people from all walks of life to speak up. It’s an uplifting song to encourage us get together as one people with one voice. It’s a reminder that we should get back to reality in this materialistic world and “be one with the sun, that’s the taste of freedom”. Speak Up is taken from Kween G’s debut solo album Out Of Exile coming soon. Kween G (Kibone) was born in Uganda, East Africa. Kween G’s father sought political asylum in Australia … Continue reading Kween G Speak Up

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aahh Radio Season 2 Episode 2 P-Money

Jim Steps

New Zealand’s premier producer P-Money has teamed up with underground Rap legend Buckshot to release the brand new album BackPack Travels, which is available now in Australia. The first video for lead single off the album, Flute feat. Brooklyn hip-hop visionaries Joey Bada$$ & CJ Fly dropped recently. The duo also revealed the album artwork via a dope little stop motion video. The 10-song project is entirely produced by P-Money and features acts including Joey Bada$$, CJ Fly of Pro Era, Steele of Smif N Wessun, David Dallas, Raz Fresco, Chelsea Reject & T’Nah Apex. The collaboration came about through P-Money’s signing … Continue reading aahh Radio Season 2 Episode 2 P-Money

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Hilltop Hoods & Redbull Mini Documentary Part 1

Jim Steps

Through a lot of hard work and belief, the Hilltop Hoods became trailblazers for Hip Hop in this country forging the path for the genre and many acts within Australia at a time when the genre was yet to be widely recognised. With multi-platinum albums, 6 ARIA awards and sold out national and international tours under their belt, their prolific ongoing career has given hip hop heads a local flavour. As the group records their highly anticipated seventh studio album Walking Under Stars (Pt 2 to the ARIA #1 Drinking From The Sun), Hilltop Hoods are giving fans intimate insight … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods & Redbull Mini Documentary Part 1

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Jon H22

Jim Steps

Fresh off the back of his debut synth jam Like Flow, Papau New Gineau rapper Jon has just released his debut EP H22 last Friday June 20. From the EP’s opening trombone-infused bassline of Trumped to the easy flow of Picnic, it’s clear throughout the progression of this four track EP that Jon isn’t shy about taking risks to create a sonic landscape that propels the listener straight into the heart of his world. He isn’t afraid to speak real truths, his own and those of the everyman, but its always done with a pinch of good humour and slick … Continue reading Jon H22

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Hilltop Hoods Won’t Let You Down feat. Maverick Sabre

Jim Steps

The first taste of Hilltop Hoods forthcoming album Walking Under Stars is here! Won’t Let You Down feat. Maverick Sabre will be released Friday the 27th June with pre-orders available now (for one week only.) All pre-orders will instantly receive the bonus track The Art of The Handshake taken from the forthcoming album. You can stream that track below. Won’t Let You Down feat. Maverick Sabre premiered on triple j this afternoon.  Pre-Order  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter  ||  Official Continue reading Hilltop Hoods Won’t Let You Down feat. Maverick Sabre

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Rights & Chekid Are You Alive

Jim Steps

Hailing from Perth WA, Chekid from the Freek styles crew has teamed up with Rights to release a brand new collaborative album titled Are You Alive? Are You Alive features artists such as Porsah Laine, Bryte, Knowledge Bones & Arshya. Cuts are dished up by DJ Jamu. With the albums artwork designed by Nigel Josway (Slake Apparel). Are You Alive is available now as a name your pice download and can be picked up here. The album was mixed & mastered @ Phat Rich Records. Download  ||  Reverb  ||  Soundcloud Continue reading Rights & Chekid Are You Alive

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Ice Man – Grown (Official Video)

Jim Steps

Ice Man is a hip hop artist from Auckland New Zealand. He recently moved to Melbourne to follow his dreams of being a full time artist. With the release of his first mixtape called Auckland Attitude, which was mixed and mastered by Vinny Veccetti a.k.a (Vetyp), which also featured production by Taylormade from the Embassy team. He got a few eyes on him when he dropped his first video clip titled Dangerous, which he edited all on his own. His second mixtape was titled Shakedown Mixtape Vol 1. Once again he dropped a second video clip with a track featured from the mixtape … Continue reading Ice Man – Grown (Official Video)

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Smacktown Powerless Chelsea Grin EP

Jim Steps

Smacktown tore onto the scene at break-neck speed. Their convention-defying genre of powerful and aggressive hip-hop vocals epically layered with heart-stuttering chaotic electro, sent shockwaves through the underground. Today almost 5 years after their genesis, their sound and stage presence cannot yet be matched let alone be beaten. From the moment Smacktown take the stage, each of your senses are ripped into their command. Nothing braces you for impact as you collide with the unrestrained and fiercely raw vocals of the duo. The once paralysed crowd erupts into a sea of chaos, the cataclysmic driving bass, destructive synths and wild … Continue reading Smacktown Powerless Chelsea Grin EP

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Minister & Youthful Implants Carnival Music

Jim Steps

Scotty Hinds (Nine High, Smash Brothers) is a driving force when he gets into the studio. He has an uncanny ability to just get busy on any beat and make it sound dope. He was raised around dancehalls as a youth in Reading, UK and the riddims have stuck with him throughout his whole life. Influenced by an eclectic mixture of music ranging from Hip Hop, Soca/Dancehall, Garage, Grime, Dub Steb & Bassline. When Scotty links up with producers outside of the ‘Hip Hop & Grime’ realms, he takes on the moniker of Minister and always delivers something special… Here … Continue reading Minister & Youthful Implants Carnival Music

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aahh Radio Season 2 Episode 1: Ry

Jim Steps

Fresh off a knockout 2013, Ry gives us Circles – the first single from his upcoming album, slated for late 2014 release. Ry’s witty trademark flow shines on this song with a hook that is as infectious as the guitar riff he raps over. Circles is the first of several singles to be released this year through Inertia, and there are several interstate shows lined up for 2014, Circles is the perfect introduction to what is looking to be a breakout year for Ry. Circles is out now through Inertia Access via all major online retailers. Be sure to check … Continue reading aahh Radio Season 2 Episode 1: Ry

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Sinks Vacate The Premises Feat. Flu & DJ 2Buck (Prod. by Oath)

Jim Steps

Hailing from the southern suburbs of Melbourne, Sinks is a young up and coming emcee and producer whose passion for crafting music is constrained only by his never-ending energy. A beast on the mic and a confident experimental producer, Sinks has bypassed the contemporary mainstream feel of other Australian artists to form a niche sound for himself that real hip-hop heads can appreciate. Sinks has now teamed up with Oath for a brand new collaborative project, Vacate The Premises is the second track to be heard from the upcoming project following on from the staunch track Strong, which dropped about a month back. … Continue reading Sinks Vacate The Premises Feat. Flu & DJ 2Buck (Prod. by Oath)

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Prince Naeem Cloudboy EP

Jim Steps

Indie rapper and producer Prince Naeem has unleashed his debut EP Cloudboy. A solo effort providing airy hip hop beats with a lush electronic sheen that listeners of all genres it seems just can’t seem to get enough of. The Cloudboy EP has been out for a moment now you can pick it up here, for a name your price download.   Download  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter Continue reading Prince Naeem Cloudboy EP

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Suburban Dark What Ya Know About feat. Rapaport Official Video

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Sydney production duo Suburban Dark are set to release their new music video for their Grime anthem ‘What Ya Know About’ feat. Rapaport, from the album Second Front that they released on Big Village Records in 2013. The music video is directed by music and fashion video director Ali Infinite and is a powerful vision that showcases the dark aesthetics of Suburban Dark’s infectious, brutal sound. Suburban Dark’s acclaimed debut album Second Front won them accolades across a range of media described as “one of the most outstanding Sydney releases of the year” by Drum Media, Second Front was awarded … Continue reading Suburban Dark What Ya Know About feat. Rapaport Official Video

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Ten indigenous communities. Eleven tracks and videos. One amazing album.

Jim Steps

‘Song Nation Vol. 1’ is a compilation of original Hip Hop music and online videos celebrating the very much alive and vibrant Indigenous contemporary culture across regional and remote areas of Australia and Torres Straits Islands. Completely independent and unlike anything in the industry, Desert Pea Media (DPM) known for their unique dialogue-driven song writing workshop process, under the cultural supervision of Aunty Gail Mabo (Eddie Mabo’s daughter) have created one of the most exciting and culturally significant albums in recent times. ‘We’re hoping to demonstrate to young people that their voices are relevant and their stories important; that they … Continue reading Ten indigenous communities. Eleven tracks and videos. One amazing album.

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Allday takes fans on bus to listen to new album, covers Inxs for Like A Version

Jim Steps

Allday has announced that he will be giving lucky fans a ride on a bus for a mobile early listening party for his new album Startup Cult, which will be released on July 4 via ONETWO. The announcement was first made earlier today on triple j’s Like A Version segment, where he performed an incredible cover of the classic Never Tear Us Apart by INXS and a live rendition of his new single Right Now. Allday is well known for being honest and close with his rapidly growing fanbase. A quick glance over his social networks will see the young rapper … Continue reading Allday takes fans on bus to listen to new album, covers Inxs for Like A Version

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Koolta Calls For Empathy In New Single All Together

Jim Steps

All Together is the first taste of Koolta’s upcoming album Revolutions Per Minute. The self-produced track is a banger from the get go – boom bap drums, heavy bass and horns that throwback to the swing era. “I wanted to contrast a sultry hip hop beat with confronting lyrics that force the listener to think”, states the Adelaide MC. “The first verse is the perspective I’ve heard spouted frequently by the angry and intolerant; the second verse is my view; that if we are empathetic to our fellow man or woman, the world would be a better place”. The uplifting … Continue reading Koolta Calls For Empathy In New Single All Together