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Suss One Konekt Game EP

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Suss One ‘The Corax Type’ is an Australian hip-hop MC, born and bred in the western suburbs of Brisbane. Suss One first gained recognition as an artist collaborating with neighbourhood friends Kings Konekted. Raised on raw unadulterated hip-hop music, Suss One first became involved in hip-hop at an early age through writing graffiti and rhyming with local teens cut from the same cloth. Realising his talent for rocking microphones, Suss One began perfecting his craft and developing his own raw style of unique rhyming flows, finally finding his home with Karsniogenics Records in 2013. “Suss One don’t take shit for … Continue reading Suss One Konekt Game EP

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Tupac Shakur To Be Inducted Into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2017

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The late rap and cultural icon Tupac Shakur, has been selected as one of the 2017 inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. This award recognises how Tupac’s message of change and mission to give a voice to those who didn’t have one continues to resonate with millions of people to this day. “I am looking forward to the death of rap” – Gene Simmons He is the sixth hip-hop artist to be inducted, after Run-D.M.C., Public Enemy, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, and N.W.A. Recent comments from Rock Star and … Continue reading Tupac Shakur To Be Inducted Into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2017

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FOMO Festival Features ‘Panda’ Hitmaker Desiigner

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ONE STAGE. NO CLASHES. PARTY TOGETHER. FOMO 2017 will be the Australian debut and exclusive performances for Desiigner. Joining the likes of fellow colossal festival exclusives including Chicago heavyweights Flosstradamus, platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated Drake and Future producer Metro Boomin and UK powerhouse and Dirtybird affiliate Hannah Wants. 19 year old, Brooklyn native Desiigner, signed to Kanye West’s G.O.O.D Music label, is the man behind the multi-platinum, global phenomenon Panda (the song that holds the record for highest numbers of streams of a song by a rapper over a 7-day period); and the irrepressible and eerily subdued follow-up single Tiimmy Turner, which … Continue reading FOMO Festival Features ‘Panda’ Hitmaker Desiigner

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Rainman Fire In The Belly (10 Year Anniversary Deluxe Digital Version)

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Mention Rainman amongst the initiated and the respect attributed to his name is palatable. Recognised nationally as one of Queensland’s finest, Rainman’s list of collaborations, support slots and guest appearances reads like a who’s who of local hip hop. The Herd’s Urthboy said it well: “destined to become a positive and very listenable force… with laidback but self-assured flows and a gift for hooks and phrases. One of Brisbane’s best-kept secrets”. He’s been a feature artist on triple j’s Hip Hop Show and played alongside everyone from Grandmaster Flash (USA), Ice Cube (USA) and Jungle Brothers (USA) through to The … Continue reading Rainman Fire In The Belly (10 Year Anniversary Deluxe Digital Version)

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Bliss N Eso Reveal Details Of ‘Off The Grid’ Album Out March 2017

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A few weeks back Bliss n Eso joined triple j’s Veronica & Lewis in studio to premiere their brand new single ‘Friend Like You (feat. Lee Fields)’ and reveal the title to their highly anticipated sixth studio album, Off The Grid. This morning MC Bliss, MC Eso and DJ Izm are thrilled to announce that Off The Grid will drop Friday 10 March with the vinyl release set for Friday 7 April. Pre-orders for all forms of the album are now available. ‘Friend Like You’ features legendary US soul singer Lee Fields and is a raw reflection of the hard … Continue reading Bliss N Eso Reveal Details Of ‘Off The Grid’ Album Out March 2017

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Mikoen Aussie Slang (prod. by Caustic Yoda)

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Mikoen is a Sydney based MC and a founding member of the now-defunct Daily Meds crew, Mikoen also helped form Reverse Polarities and the independent label Big Village Records. With hundreds of live shows under his belt, Mikoen has been performing and releasing music since 2006. Now in late 2016, Mikeon has branched out to release a brand new single titled “Aussie Slang”. The new track features production from Caustic Yoda, who has worked on numerous local releases including Tuka’s debut solo release, Thundamentals Foreverlution, Waza’s Crooked Jaw LP and many, many more. Grab the new joint by using the player … Continue reading Mikoen Aussie Slang (prod. by Caustic Yoda)

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Context Route 11 Official Video

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Raised in the Australian Capital, now in Melbourne, Context has just released a new clip/single titled Route 11. From his house to his spaceship and eventually, to out of space – this video is of epic proportions. With a heavy self-produced beat, smooth flow, Dayne Edward visuals and on point cuts by his main man Buick, this is Context’s most polished piece yet. The full EP titled Rogue Astronaut will be landing early 2017.   With cheeky lines, pocket flows and a heavy UK influence – a unique sound emerges. With a high-energy show backed by classic beats, Context has honed his … Continue reading Context Route 11 Official Video

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Scarecrow Tadpoles in the Machine EP

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Keeping active for over a decade, Sydney-born Scarecrow currently calls Canberra home. Scarecrow best known as one-half of hip hop duo Beat Theory has just released his carefully crafted debut solo EP release. Get ready for ‘Tadpoles in the Machine’. Tadpoles in the Machine is thematically diverse, from eerie themes inspired by the television show Dexter to tracks written while pondering under a tree post hip hop gigs. Maintaining a personal touch, the release also focuses on life’s journey, personal growth, reflection on the past and what it all means as an outlook for the future. Guest appearances from Toddla … Continue reading Scarecrow Tadpoles in the Machine EP

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Thundamentals New Video “Think About It Feat. Peta & The Wolves”

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An impressionist view of a romantic relationship, the ‘Think About It’ video looks at the bittersweet cycle of happiness and pain we feel in relationships. Filmed with the focus on real life lovers Los Angeles based Jess and Corey, the moments of real tenderness to power play are shared with the bed as the centre stage. Directed by ARIA Award winning Kris Moyes (Presets, Architecture In Helsinki, Sia), the Australian filmmaker injects pop culture references into these moments so they take on a surreal or absurd quality while viewing the relationship through a ‘feminine gaze’. The video release follows the … Continue reading Thundamentals New Video “Think About It Feat. Peta & The Wolves”

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Smizzy ‘We Swear’ feat. Marcus Azon

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After a short hiatus Smizzy (formerly Smiles from “Mind Over Matter”) has returned with his new single ‘We Swear’ from forthcoming album ‘The Cover’ due for release in late 2016. We Swear, written by Smizzy and co-produced by Tim Carr (Matt Corby) Paul Conrad (Jon Depth), and Mind Over Matter compadre DJ Ntaprize, exposes the everyday blemishes of Western culture which Smizzy, himself, is not excused from. The intensity and passion of Smizzy’s delivery has the listener hanging on his every word while soulful additional vocals from Marcus Azon (Jinja Safari) let the audience breathe and absorb the confronting concepts explored … Continue reading Smizzy ‘We Swear’ feat. Marcus Azon

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SA.MAY Booty Calls feat. B Wise

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Hailing from Sydney’s Northern Beaches, local emerging electronic music producer/ singer songwriter SA.MAY (pronounced sah-may) has been writing and producing music for just over 12 months. Having produced her new drop “Booty Calls” in her bedroom, SA.MAY recalls recording the vocals at 1am in the morning attempting not to wake anyone in the house! The shimmering new single features the very talented B Wise who was recently signed to the innovative beats and hip-hop label, Elefant Traks. Mixed by Ryan Miller and mastered by Ben Feggans. “Booty Calls” is a song for those modern day romantics, where the smooth vocal … Continue reading SA.MAY Booty Calls feat. B Wise

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Urthboy delivers new single ‘Crushing Hard’

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Urthboy is back with fresh new single ‘Crushing Hard’ and a huge tour announcement for March 2017.
  2016 saw the release of his most successful album to date, The Past Beats Inside Me Like A Second Heartbeat, as well as an entirely sold out national tour, and some of Australia’s best festivals. With barely any pause to catch a breath, Urthboy delivers a completely unique single out of nowhere, the unexpected slow banger ‘Crushing Hard’. Considering this to be ‘part two’ of ‘Wade In The Water’, the closing song on his 2016 album, ‘Crushing Hard’ steps into new territory for … Continue reading Urthboy delivers new single ‘Crushing Hard’

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Spit Syndicate Shares New Video For Inhibitions

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Plays Falls Festival This December/January Ahead of performing at all three east coast locations for Falls Festival, dynamic, Aussie hip-hop duo Spit Syndicate have shared the sleek visuals for their infectious, feel-good anthem “Inhibitions”.  Filmed across an abandoned military training base with the highly talented team from Entropico at the helm, this video is a smooth accompaniment to the instant party-ready track. Partnering again with collaborators Entropico, Jimmy Nice of Spit Syndicate said of the video – “‘Inhibitions’ is all about letting go; in a sophisticated, feel-good manner. The team at Entropico understand our vibe and our vision so we just … Continue reading Spit Syndicate Shares New Video For Inhibitions

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Elefant Traks X Batch Brewing Company

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Elefant Traks Have Made A Beer With Batch Brewing Company To Mark Their 18th Year Now that they are finally legal, Elefant Traks have teamed up with Marrickville’s Batch Brewing Company to make a beer to mark their 18th year! This all came about due to the proximity of the brewery itself and ET HQ, however as friendships grew it became clear that there was an opportunity to celebrate the community feels even more so. Naming the beer after an influential album released by The Herd in 2005, ‘The Sun Never Sets’, co-owner Andrew Fineran describes the brew and the … Continue reading Elefant Traks X Batch Brewing Company

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UK Grime duo Krept & Konan announce Sydney and Melbourne shows

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UK Grime duo Krept & Konan have announced shows in Sydney and Melbourne for January 2017. The duo otherwise known as “Play Dirty” are two influential grime artists hailing from South London who are killing the UK underground scene. The dynamic rap duo effortlessly fuse together hip hop, grime, trap and even some R&B to create a diverse project that has continuously pushed them further into the spotlight. Krept & Konan’s success has largely been off their own back with their mixtape Young Kingz becoming a huge chart success considering that it was unsigned, and their street single “Don’t Waste … Continue reading UK Grime duo Krept & Konan announce Sydney and Melbourne shows

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Rapaport ‘What I Got’ Nominated for FBi SMAC Best Song Award!

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Big Village Records co founder and manager, Rapaport, latest single ‘What I Got’ has just been nominated for a FBi SMAC award for Best Song!  The new Ribongia produced tribal banger, featuring Billie McCarthy, was released in September, to a packed out show at Brighton Up Bar featuring a full live band and a swarm of special guests. The single is the first release from Rapport’s forthcoming album Village Idiot, due early 2017.  Rapaport is taking his explosive live show on the road, with the Sydney and Perth leg done, and Melbourne & Brisbane up next! The single has already been added to rotation on FBi Radio. Check out the new stripped back video … Continue reading Rapaport ‘What I Got’ Nominated for FBi SMAC Best Song Award!

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The Weeknd breaks record for most streamed artist in a single day

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The Weeknd has smashed records for the artist with the most streams in a single day on Spotify. The chart-topping album Starboy released on November 25. Monte Lipman, Chairman & Co-Founder, Republic Records said, “Spotify’s continued support of The Weeknd has now reached historic proportions and also reinforces the tremendous growth of global streaming.” Spotify’s Global Head of Creator Services, Troy Carter echoed the excitement saying, “we’re proud to have partnered with The Weeknd, his management and Republic Records on a phenomenal album. We look forward to breaking even more records together in the near future.” Continue reading The Weeknd breaks record for most streamed artist in a single day

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Tkay Maidza Releases Official Video For Simulation

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Tkay Maidza today unleashes the official video for tropical dance floor anthem “Simulation”; the second official single to be released from her debut album Tkay, which is out now via Downtown / Interscope Records. The playful video, which premiered via Fader was filmed in Los Angeles during Tkay’s most recent US tour and directed by duo Lamar + Nik, who have created mini-movie music videos for the likes of the Pixies & Magnolia. The clip is a literal translation of the lyrics, capturing Tkay bouncing and singing her way through a simulated virtual world made up of projections of light … Continue reading Tkay Maidza Releases Official Video For Simulation

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New Music: Birdz Hunger Voodoo

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Birdz has recently premiered a brand new track titled Hunger Voodoo, coming off the back of his latest, hard hitting single Black Lives Matter. Hunger Voodoo is a tale of a broke man, a new father and a hungry artist. Birdz is offering his audience a new perspective from his socially conscious melodic rhymes, he keeps it close to home with this honest portrayal of working for the man while striving to be a full time artist. “If my life as a starving artist had a soundtrack it’d sound like this… playing on loop as I hunt down my next … Continue reading New Music: Birdz Hunger Voodoo

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Ryland Rose Polaroids

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Ryland Rose isn’t afraid of dreaming big. The Rap/Hip-Hop artist released his single ‘Almost Famous & Broke’ in 2016 and hasn’t looked back since. Accompanied by a viral music video, Rose broke the rules by creating it entirely using the Social Media platform Snapchat. The low budget idea worked – and has since garnered a collective 650k views online. From its momentum, he received international attention and was added as the opening track on Spotify USA’s ‘Fresh Finds’ playlist. Placed in front of an international audience – his song reached new heights when it entered the Billboard Viral Charts at … Continue reading Ryland Rose Polaroids

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New Music: Noy feat. Ivan Ooze ‘Swarm’

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Brisbane-based trap lord NOY follows up the HUGE vibes on his previous single “We Buzzin’” with Miracle, this time teaming up with one of Australia’s hottest and most sought-after rappers Ivan Ooze on ‘Swarm’. In a huge 2016 that’s already seen the young DJ/producer notch off an impressive 28-date tour of Australia and New Zealand in support of We Buzzin’, the timing is peak for his latest collaboration with Ivan Ooze, who comes fresh off the back of his latest single Bills alongside the legendary Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah and accompanying 7-date Australian capital city tour. On this record, the … Continue reading New Music: Noy feat. Ivan Ooze ‘Swarm’

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A.B. Original release the year’s most important album ‘Reclaim Australia’

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Two of Australia’s most critically acclaimed hip hop artists have released their joint project. A.B. Original is the collaboration between Briggs (Album of the Year recipient at the National Indigenous Music Awards 2015) and Trials, ARIA Award winning producer for Drapht, Illy, Hilltop Hoods, Seth Sentry and Funkoars among others. A.B. Original was born when the two artists were invited to perform at triple j’s 40 year celebration, Beat The Drum, in January 2015. They produced a short but powerful set which also included the special performance of ‘The Hunt’, a collaboration with Gurrummul performed earlier on triple j’s live … Continue reading A.B. Original release the year’s most important album ‘Reclaim Australia’

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Ziggy releases brand new single and music video

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Hip hop artist ‘Ziggy’ has officially released his brand new single and music video, Black Face Following Ziggy’s recognisable trend of social consciousness through music, this single is sure to be a massive conversation starter especially with the extremely powerful video. Black Face embodies striking lyrics about issues that are clearly meaningful to the artist and this is heard through hard-hitting bars and flowing rap vocals. The beauty in Ziggy’s music – and especially showcased in this latest release – is the ability to convey relevant messages whilst appealing to the most well versed of hip hop lovers in the … Continue reading Ziggy releases brand new single and music video

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Hilltop Hoods x Google: Side of Stage

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Side of Stage is a new, national initiative conceived by Hilltop Hoods and now proudly led by CanTeen to give young people affected by cancer special access to live music shows across Australia. The project is currently being developed thanks to funds raised through a partnership with Google and Hilltop Hoods. For every fan who listens to their latest album on Google Play Music using the link at the end of their new interactive film, Google and Hilltop Hoods will donate $1 to CanTeen. Side of Stage will be open to young people aged 12-25 whose lives are currently being … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods x Google: Side of Stage

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Exclusive Premiere: Floating Pyramids Skyscrapers Mixtape

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Here we have the exclusive premiere of Floating Pyramids brand new mixtape, Skyscrapers.  Floating Pyramids aka Chris Hamer-Smith has been producing music out of his home base in Sydney for over a decade. If he’s not making hip hop bangers for your favourite local rap artists, he’s slicing together catchy melodies and beats for dance floors across the globe. Twice ARIA nominated for his work with reggae/hip hop outfit Astronomy Class, Chris has also received critical acclaim and a strong following for his solo work as Chasm, producing and remixing a plethora of artists from 360 to The Bamboos, Urthboy, … Continue reading Exclusive Premiere: Floating Pyramids Skyscrapers Mixtape

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Bliss n Eso – Dopamine Feat. Thief Official Video Clip

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Bliss N Eso reveal new visuals for Dopamine feat. Thief ‘Dopamine’ is the first taste of Bliss n Eso’s highly-anticipated sixth studio album (due for release in 2017) and their first output since 2013’s ARIA #1 album ‘Circus in the Sky’. ‘Dopamine’ features stunning vocals from rising Sydney artist Thief alongside some of the most candid verses ever laid on a track by the group’s two MCs, detailing some of the personal demons they’ve been battling with. “We have been hard at work in the studio for the past couple of years working on this new album, it’s exciting to finally … Continue reading Bliss n Eso – Dopamine Feat. Thief Official Video Clip

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A Tribe Called Quest Sydney Mural By Mistery

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Following the exciting news that “We Got It From Here… Thank You 4 Your Service” is now available for pre-order A Tribe Called Quest have begun posting some incredible murals from around the world to their Instagram. Included is a brilliant creation from Sydney artist Mistery. The group will continue posting murals from around the world including another brilliant design from Melbourne. Pre-Order  ||  Official  ||  Instagram Continue reading A Tribe Called Quest Sydney Mural By Mistery

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Pez They Try To Tell Me feat. 360

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Don’t Look Down features a vast array of collaborators – Paul Dempsey, Paul Kelly, 360, Arie-Elle, Kota Banks, TYS, Hailey Cramer and Raymes, with emerging beatmaker aKidCalledJay taking on a pivotal role. The first single to be lifted from the album is the soaring ‘Calling Out’ featuring Paul Dempsey who brings his unique vocal touch to the song. Added to Triple J on high rotation, it’s a wonderful opening chapter to this challenging musical tale. Another album highlight is ‘They Try To Tell Me’, a tongue in cheek, jaunty little track featuring 360, who by PEZ’s own account, brings a … Continue reading Pez They Try To Tell Me feat. 360

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Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) 7” Casebook

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In 1992, an unsuspecting hip-hop world was bumrushed by a force that would dominate its consciousness for the next two decades (and, some would say, more): the nine-member Wu-Tang Clan Let’s count them off, because these are names that any hip-hop fan should know and revere: Prince Rakeem (aka The RZA), The Genius (aka The GZA), Ol’ Dirty Bastard, (Shallah) Raekwon, Inspectah Deck (aka Rebel INS), Method Man, Ghost Face Killer (aka Ghostface Killa), U-God and Masta Killa. The group had been bubbling up via various routes and musical tentacles since the late ’80s, in most of New York’s five … Continue reading Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) 7” Casebook