Hugh Winterflood, aka SkankMC, grew up and lives in Alice Springs, a place that often makes the news for the wrong reasons. It’s a complicated and confronting town, but bordered by the majestic MacDonnell Ranges and with the ancient ghost … Continue reading SkankMC – Alice Kings Official Video
In late April 2013, Context & Jimmy Flipshyt released The Shadows EP. The 7 track EP was well received both in Australia and overseas with reviews. On the back of the EP the pair has also supported artists such as R.A. The Rugged Man and P.Smurf. The stand out track on the EP is definitely Big Dog. With its tone/lyrics targeted at arrogant people around the globe, it’s a funny jab at society. The track features Anton and the video was filmed by Tycotic (Indigo Embassy). Check it out below! Beatbasement Records || Context || Bandcamp Continue reading Music Video: Context & Jimmy Flipshyt – Big Dog (feat. Anton)
The third instalment of Chasm’s EP series comes in the form of Day Turns to Night. Taking a very different approach with his production, this EP is unlike any work Chasm has ever put out. With a strong focus on ambient electronic sounds, reflective of a fast approaching Summer, Day Turns to Night is sure to be make it onto a lot a seasonal playlists. The EP features sultry vocals from some of Australia’s best, including Jane Tyrrell (The Herd), Daniel Misfud, Momo (Diafrix) and more. “With this EP I was trying to bring together all my varied musical influences and … Continue reading Chasm – The Day Turns to Night EP
Vegas Aces – comprised of 4TH and Cam Bluff are already ticking all the boxes in the natural progression to becoming one of this countries next break out hip hop acts. With the debut release VA All Day (2011) and … Continue reading Vegas Aces – Let Me Go official video
Purpose has just dropped a brand new video clip featuring footage taken from the recent Sprung Hip Hop event held in Brisbane. Enlisting the help of Mr Hill, Prime, Bitter Belief, Motive and Rob Shaker on the cut, Regulate is … Continue reading Purpose – Regulate feat. Prime, Mr Hill, Bitter Belief & Motive
An Adelaide artist collective will showcase the city’s top talent in hip hop music and visual arts, in a new collaborative project that will be a South Australian first. The collective – GTNBZY – is comprised of practitioners who contribute … Continue reading New Project Is Music To Artists Ears
In the next chapter of one of the greatest success stories in Australian music history; Kerser returns with third album S.C.O.T. Since releasing debut LP The Nebulizer only two years ago, Kerser proved himself an unrelenting force to be reckoned with. Despite his rapidly increasing popularity reflected in the charts and on social media, the Campbelltown native continues to be turned away by major radio stations. But the absence of radio play has proven almost irrelevant to Kerser. The unconventional yet democratic nature of his rise to fame has indicated the start of a new model of music business, free from … Continue reading Kerser – S.C.O.T (Sickest Cunt Out There)
Straight out of Sydney’s Big Village, smooth operators Loose Change have gotten their maturity on for the release of their second LP Listening Party, which is out now. Following on from first single ‘Shoosh’ – a sharp, tongue-in-cheek, four minute jab at some people’s lack of ability to know when to be quiet – the record cracks Loose Change open to reveal a depth of lyric and instrumentation that says a hell of lot more than ‘pipe down, man.’ Five years after MCs [and Big Village co-founders] Ellesquire and Rapaport and producer/multi-instrumentalist P.Major first starting creating, their second album Listening … Continue reading Loose Change – Listening Party out now
While a founding member of Perth music and arts collective The Community and heavily involved in underground hip hop and electronic music since 2004, it’s only now that master MC/producer/singer/genre-bender/song psychologist Mathas is truly ready to make a massive statement far wider than at home. Releasing his 10 Pound Hairless Sasquatch (Paper Chain/Community) album to rave reviews in 2009, an evolution in style last year saw Mathas taking out the WAMi Award for Best Hip Hop Artist and a Most Popular Single nomination for White Sugar, a sweet taste of new things to come. His sophomore album Armwrestling Atlas is … Continue reading Mathas – Nourishment feat. Abbe May
Emerging from Sydney’s hip hop scene, Dutch has been involved in the hip hop world for a number of years now. Growing a musical partnership with respected producers Ta-Ku and Cam Bluff , Dutch is fast becoming a highly regarded … Continue reading Dutch x London Grammer – Hey Now
Celebrating five years in the game, Tom Showtime re-issues his debut release. The Showtime EP blends so many genres, but is probably defined best as down-tempo electronica with a hip-hop feel. Tracks like Doobe Bop and Rare Medium are proper head boppers, deep yet bouncy with spaced out sax sounds. Punchy Disco lives up to the name, with a more solid beat that’s bound to get some feet tapping. “This was my debut EP in 2008, back when I was just called Showtime. It’s five years old now, so I thought I’d give it away for free. Enjoy..!” – Tom Showtime While tracks … Continue reading Tom Showtime – The Showtime EP (2008)
Consisting of label beat makers Develop and Apollo Grimez, emcees Ricky Shamroxx and Diggis, and hip hop deejay Dex Mo, Basement Grits’ fusion of talent promises nothing but fatness for Australia and beyond. A unique piece of art created by … Continue reading The BaseMINT Grits Project.
Rest Assured is the sublime comeback single from Diafrix, a serene and refreshing return for the Melbourne duo. Coming off a guest-heavy second album (2012’s acclaimed Pocket Full Of Dreams), Rest Assured is entirely self-produced and performed, relying heavily on the duo’s core strengths – poignant storytelling, aspirational ideals, warm, melodic hip-hop production and soulful undertones. Momo’s heartfelt vocal appearance on the song’s hook best demonstrates the latter. A wonderful new start for one of Australia’s most interesting groups. Rest Assured is available now. Purchase || Facebook || Twitter Continue reading Diafrix – Rest Assured
The producer behind breakthrough 2012 hit So Good alongside rapper Allday now brings a new element to his sound as Chiefs. Chiefs debut EP will be dropping late 2013 through Die High Records and BME Melbourne. His brand new track I Just Been (Drinking, Smoking) samples Drake’s The Language cut from NWTS. Chiefs has just signed with Die High Records, so expect a lot of new music coming from the Chiefs camp very soon. You can pick up I Just Been (Drinking, Smoking) as a free download, by following the player or the link below. Soundcloud || Facebook || Twitter || Bandcamp Continue reading Chiefs – I Just Been (Drinking, Smoking)
Enflux originally from the New England region of NSW, is now a new addition to the Boomtown scene and has just released a follow up to his The Discovery EP titled Shovel In Hand. The new EP features Alisa Fedele, Context, eMCYTe, Tycotic, Nix, Davie Darko, C A M, and Mitchell James. Shovel In Hand has been totally produced, mixed and mastered by Mitchell James. Enflux will spend the next year promoting his brand new EP. He is currently writing his first full length album as well as a short mixtape that will proceed the upcoming album, just to keep them ears … Continue reading Enflux – Shovel In Hand
Western Australian MC and producer Sirgin Supadi, is now taking the independent approach for his album release under his label Diligent Records. The album, entitled One Love, is scheduled to hit online stores on October 19th, and is produced in full by Sirgin. Sirgin spent his childhood exploring different instruments. Throughout high school, he wrote songs regularly and played as lead guitarist in a band which was given the chance to support Karnivool at a youth festival in Perth. Moving to the United States temporarily, and residing there for 2 years, he witnessed first-hand, the lifestyle that is quite often … Continue reading Sirgin – One Love
Jay Daniels is likely best known for his collaboration with Hip-Hop Legend Royce Da 5’9” on the very successful Long Way Home record, produced by UK beat-maker Charlie Hilton. He also recently released a track with one of 2012 biggest artists in Kendrick Lamar, titled Shit Get Crazy (here). Jay Daniels has just released a brand new mixtape. Inspired by 90’s elements in the music of Jay-Z, Nas & Tupac. The mixtape titled Dancing On White Floors and features from Citizen Kay & Lil Rizky. You can pick up the brand new mixtape by Jay Daniels – Dancing On White Floors by hitting the link here. Soundcloud || Twitter … Continue reading Jay Daniels – Dancing On White Floors
Kut Paste Records are proud to present the debut full-length masterpiece DJ Keen & Timmy Strikez – The Tinder. Available on CD only in all good record stores nationwide, and at the Kut Paste Web Store. The Tinder features Volkoff, Timmy Strikez, DJ Keen, Jwaters, and MC Rotheee. Guests that added to the fire include Keith Murray (Def Squad), Jake Biz (750 Rebels), MCRotheee, Dwizofoz, Toddy Darko, Dliver, Edy Brock, Fowl Mouth, Tuns & Kidwiz. DJ Keen & Timmy Strikez, launched their new album at the R.A. the Rugged Man Brisbane Show on September 13 at the Transcontinental Hotel. Official … Continue reading DJ Keen & Timmy Strikez – The Tinder
When most fans think Hip Hop, its city’s like Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide that come to mind. It isn’t often that the city of Wollongong gets a mention but as the saying goes – It’s not where you’re … Continue reading Dlinkwnt – Make It So EP
Vibrant, catchy, gritty yet smooth, Success is a brass-heavy, R‘n’B-inflected hip hop cut with all the hallmarks of a future classic. One of a handful of collaborative endeavours between the revered London Posse rapper Rodney P and the young, up and coming soul singer Harleighblu, and showcases the magic that happens when these two talents merge. In a welcome return for the inimitable London flow of Rodney P aka Riddimkilla, Success sees the industry veteran dispatching the haters, with a brilliantly unshakable chorus brought to life by Harleighblu’s charismatic caramel tones; the track resembling a crash course from master to protégé in … Continue reading Rodney P – Success feat. Harleighblu & Renegade Brass Band
MC Purpose last week announced that If The City Had A Voice Pt. 4 is coming out on October 24th as a free download from his new site ifthecityhadavoice.com and has recently leaked a brand new song titled ‘Falcy‘. If The City Had A Voice Pt. 4 features Creo, Madness (USA), Prime, Motive, Mr Hill, Bitter Belief, Rob Shaker & Emily. Purpose is recognized not only as a rapper, but as a killer producer with a diverse and fresh sound. His on-point, energetic live show has already toured the country extensively, gathering even more steam since the release of his … Continue reading Purpose – If The City Had A Voice Pt. 4 Coming Soon
Eyes And Ears is MC/producer Calski’s second release through Look Up Records. It follows the debut album Love Drive Commission which scored a place as album of the week on triple j’s hip-hop show. The 5 track EP is a bold blend of social commentary and straight up flexing, addressing issue’s relevant to all Australians and some particular to the national Hip Hop community. “Calski won’t stop. He is sonically deep, lyrically honest and brutally disciplined. So act like you know and peep the production or check the discography in 15 years and ask yourself how you missed him.” DJ … Continue reading Calski – Eyes And Ears EP Out Now
Phoenix is Jimblah’s first album on Elefant Traks, and one of the most powerful records released in the label’s 15-year history. Single-minded in its focus on a modern Indigenous experience, Phoenix is devastating for its beauty and harrowing insights.The pacing and narrative transform a collection of songs into life size revelations as Jimblah shows how potent hip hop can be as a vehicle for calling it like it is. “I dedicate this to my people. We have an enduring struggle, and many wish to turn a blind eye. I think we can often forget how strong we actually are. We’ve been thrown into the … Continue reading Jimblah’s Phoenix Out Now!
There’s been an overwhelming response to the first round of artists revealed for the epic expedition that is 2014’s Future Music Festival (FMF). Londoners Rudimental spent the week wowing fans across the nation with a slew of party-starting, sold-out performances… … Continue reading Future Music Festival Venue & Site Upgrade Info
Beatmaker Flume is readying a four-disc deluxe edition of his self-titled debut album. It features the original album, a collection of remixes by and of Flume and a 70-minute tour documentary. The deluxe edition also contains a Producer Disc with … Continue reading Flume – Holdin On feat. Freddie Gibbs
REMi’s team, made up of producers Sensible J and Dutch have just released the most hectic remix of their track Saggin, and they want your seal of approval (in the form of a share, Like or RT). Saggin (Jesse Pinkman Methmix) is available now as a free download below. Saggin was originally released on REMi’s free album released earlier in the year titled FYG – ACT:1. You can also catch REMi performing on Friday, October the 25th with Grey Ghost in Support @ Northcote Social Club, Northcote Victoria. Bandcamp || Facebook || Twitter Continue reading REMi – Saggin (Jesse Pinkman Remix)
After two solid years of universal acclaim and non-stop touring around the globe, Danny Brown jumps from “artist to watch” to undeniable icon with his magnum opus, Old, which will be released on October 8, 2013. This emotionally-charged concept album is an intoxicating mix of Danny at his most experimental AND most accessible, balancing hip-hop grit with electronic club sonics and much, much more. Featuring guest appearances from A$AP Rocky, Schoolboy Q, Freddie Gibbs, Purity Ring, Charli XCX, and more over production from the likes of A-Trak and Rustie, Old is a psychedelic portrait of rap’s most vital and exciting … Continue reading Danny Brown to Release ‘Old’ on October 8, 2013
Nexis is a talented young female rapper from Perth, Western Australia. She has just released her brand new track titled Mumma Don’t Lie. Mumma Don’t Lie is a raw and honest track addressing issues of alcoholism, and family problems stemming from addictive habits. Mumma … Continue reading Nexis – Mumma Don’t Lie
No longer the best kept secret, the world has wised up to the talents of Lorde in a whirlwind six months that would have significantly turned the head of most, but not Ella Yelich-O’Connor. As much as the plaudits and … Continue reading Lorde – Pure Heroine
Jimblah’s new album Phoenix is just around the corner, dropping October 11. We couldn’t be more excited about it. It is without a doubt one of the most powerful releases in our label’s 15 year history. Pre-order here – CD/Vinyl … Continue reading Jimblah ‘Phoenix’: Now Taking Pre-Orders
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