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Centa Left Feast For Kings

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Centa Left serve up an appetiser with ‘Feast For Kings’, the first single & video off their debut LP, ‘Nucleus’. Set for release on Melbourne’s Overstand; the LP marks the end of a two year hiatus for the ten man squad kicking off with this morish banger. Consumed by the idea that the elite are striving to control the earth‘s food supply, Centa Left project a tale of two mega-rich hedonists while also exploring the harsh reality that much of the planet must go without. ‘It’s a feast for kings, but you really ain’t invited’. Produced by Centa Left’s GRAND … Continue reading Centa Left Feast For Kings

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jayteehazard Red Shift

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In-demand DJ and producer Jayteehazard unleashes ‘Red Shift‘, the title track from his forthcoming second EP ‘Red Shift‘, out March 6. As premiered by Earmilk. With several high profile hip hop production credits to his name (Hilltop Hoods, Briggs), his solo work takes on more electronic influences. Red Shift sees him employ his trademark heavy-hitting percussion, hook-laden vocal chops and soaring arpeggiated synths, expertly glued together by glorious and booming sub-sonics. Jayteehazard’s nuanced ‘sample like’ instrumentation sets him apart from his peers, injecting complex dynamics rarely heard in electronic music. He builds upon his acclaimed production work on debut EP … Continue reading jayteehazard Red Shift

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Citizen Kay ‘Chosen’ feat. Benjamin Joseph (UV boi فوق بنفسجي Remix)

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To coincide with his place on the Seth Sentry national tour which begins Feb.20, Citizen Kay has had “Chosen” from his recent mini-album Demokracy remixed by touted wonderkid U V b o i فوق بنفسجي Featuring the voice of SAFIA, Benjamin Joseph, “Chosen” has been reworked with heavy beats and a backdrop of ethereal vocals to create a surreal feel under Citizen Kay’s direct delivery.’ After the release of Demokracy and a national tour with Ice Cube, Citizen Kay wrapped up a busy year in December. With his single “Freedoom” getting airplay across tripleJ during the festive season and into the … Continue reading Citizen Kay ‘Chosen’ feat. Benjamin Joseph (UV boi فوق بنفسجي Remix)

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Snoop Dogg To Release Upcoming New Album Bush Later This Year

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New Album Executive Produced By Pharrell Williams Entertainment icon and business juggernaut, Snoop Dogg, will release his much-anticipated new album, BUSH, through Sony Music Entertainment Australia later this year.BUSH is entirely produced by Grammy Award-winner Pharrell Williams, and is a creative partnership with Doggy Style Records … Continue reading Snoop Dogg To Release Upcoming New Album Bush Later This Year

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The B-Boy World Champions Tour Is Coming Australia!

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Witness Mind Blowing Moves From Some Of The World’s Best B-Boys & B-Girls Nightmare Music & Pushworth together with Hooch Events and the UK B-Boy Championships are happy to announce the details of the rescheduled B-Boy World Champions Tour Australia. The B-Boy World Champions Tour is the first event of its kind to be seen in Australia and will bring together a selection of some of the world’s best B-boys, B-girls, poppers and lockers for seven very unique shows kicking off in Melbourne (April 29) before heading to Sydney (April 30), Southport (May 1), Logan (May 2), Brisbane (May 2)and … Continue reading The B-Boy World Champions Tour Is Coming Australia!

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Gaz Hazard Hazardous To Ya Health

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Hailing from Brisbane’s south side Gaz Hazard was a founding member of underground rap group CRS (Cool, Rad, Skills or Cunt Rap Syndicate). CRS garnered cult-like support in the mid to late 2000’s following the release of the crew’s debut album, Gully Down Crooks. Known for their rowdiness and a “back to basics” approach the Cunt Rap Syndicate finally reopened their doors in 2013 with the first full-length release from one of their most promising MC’s with Gaz Hazard’s Hazardous To Ya Health album. Hazardous To Ya Health saw Gaz trawling through a lifetime of memories from the opposite side … Continue reading Gaz Hazard Hazardous To Ya Health

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Eloquor Invasion feat. Strike Won Official Video Clip

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Official Video Clip & Free Audio Download Eloquor and Strike Won met back in 2006 at Caulfield Park Community School where Eloquor was Strike Won’s gym teacher. The two developed a tight bond with Strike Won re igniting Eloquor’s passion for writing hip hop lyrics. Invasion as the title suggests, was written to create awareness about the Invasion of Australia by the British Empire. Strike Won, being of Indigenous Tasmanian heritage was keen to join Eloquor and voice his feelings on a topic close to home over a heavy hitting 7’6 (Seven Six) beat. Eloquor was recently approached by young … Continue reading Eloquor Invasion feat. Strike Won Official Video Clip

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Spit Syndicate Unleash New Single “Real” Via One Day Entertainment

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As part of Sydney’s juggernaut One Day crew, Nick Lupi and Jimmy Nice helmed one of 2014’s biggest breakout albums in ‘Mainline’. Side-by-side with Horrorshow, Jackie Onassis and Joyride, the duo – known to the world as Spit Syndicate – earned a #2 ARIA Album Chart debut, scored a radio smash in “Love Me Less” and traversed the country on an enormous national tour. As fans hungrily await their next fix from the One Day franchise, Spit Syndicate are proud to unleash their all-new single “Real” unto the world in conjunction with One Day Entertainment and Inertia Recordings (Sia, The … Continue reading Spit Syndicate Unleash New Single “Real” Via One Day Entertainment

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This Kids Got Beats For Days

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Little Wonder Productions release’s Oath – 2wenty8days By now, you may have heard of a little independent label based in Victoria doing BIG, BIG things. Little Wonder Productions is a hip hop, funk and soul label involved in the production, manufacture and distribution of its products on various audio formats. Headed up by Doc Felix, the label specialises in small run and limited edition music. Their latest project, an absolute ground shaker. The beat scene in Australia has seen massive changes over the past decade. Artists such as Katalyst, Pasobionic, Hermitude, Plutonic Lab and more lead the way with their … Continue reading This Kids Got Beats For Days

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Your 2014 Lists Were Bogus…

Jim Steps

Settle, we’re back… After a massive holiday period, where we barley had enough time to blow the froth off a few coldies, the dope new music had already begun flooding in. Over the next couple of weeks we’ll do our best to catch up on all the  tracks, albums, videos, and music news that’s broken or has been released since we’ve been away. 2014 was a massive year for hip hop in Australia, and already 2015 is looking the goods. Kicking things off for 2015, is the brand new release from Crate Cartel’s very own Phil Gektor. A.W.O.L 2.0 is a remix album of AZ’s … Continue reading Your 2014 Lists Were Bogus…

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Seth Sentry Supports For National Run Tour 2015!

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Seth Sentry has announced the supports for his upcoming February – March national headline tour, to promote his new single, Run. Canberra’s, Citizen Kay and Perth’s Coin Banks will join as main support on the tour. Since the premiere of Run on triple j’s Breakfast with Matt & Alex, Seth has received a positive response from the music industry and fans alike, having seen over 24,000 plays on Soundcloud and over 11,000 on YouTube! The track reached #20 on the overall iTunes Single Charts since its release on Friday 12th December, and peaked at #3 on the iTunes Hip Hop … Continue reading Seth Sentry Supports For National Run Tour 2015!

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Hilltop Hoods $10,000 grant for emerging artists launches!

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Hilltop Hoods and APRA AMCOS are teaming up once again to give one emerging Australian hip hop/soul artist or group $10,000. The initiative will help fund the costs associated with the manufacture, marketing and release of an album, legal advice from Media Arts Lawyers and a Zoo York prize pack will also be included. The initiative is open to artists around Australia who haven’t previously released an album professionally and who are members of APRA AMCOS. It will be judged by a panel of influential Australian hip hop figures and artists including Hau, Nish, Ran-Dee, Raph and Tommy Illfigga, one … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods $10,000 grant for emerging artists launches!

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XT The Art Of Dreaming

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XT is a solo emcee originally from Adelaide, now based on the Gold Coast. A poet from a young age, rap music caught his attention in 2001 and he has been rhyming over beats ever since. In early 2012, X finally stepped out of his bedroom to release his debut record ‘The introduction EP.’ In 2013, XT released his second record ‘The Evolution EP.’ which launched him into radio rotation. X has since released follow up’s including The Definition EP and The MiXTape. We now see XT release his debut LP titled The Art Of Dreaming. The brand new release features production from … Continue reading XT The Art Of Dreaming

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Jayteehazard Unleashes ‘We Do’, Announces Red Shift EP

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In-demand DJ and producer jayteehazard continues to surprise with ‘We Do’ delving further into the intersecting turf between hip hop and electronic music. The heavy percussion of his hip hop roots are here, as is the nuanced ‘sample-like’ instrumentation, but a more distinct electronic personality comes across, with outspoken synth-leads in full cry amongst the booming bottom end. He builds upon his acclaimed production work on debut EP Cold Blue and remixes for the likes of Hermitude. ‘We Do’ was mixed by Diplo collaborator and Grammy nominated engineer/producer Franklin Rodríguez aka El Medico. Red Shift EP will be out February 6 … Continue reading Jayteehazard Unleashes ‘We Do’, Announces Red Shift EP

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Tom Showtime ‘Life is Funky’ feat. D’Fro

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Good funk tracks are hard to come by these days, but Melbourne based producer and multi-instrumentalist Tom Showtime has nailed it with his new track ‘Life is Funky’ featuring D’Fro (The Psyde Projects). ‘Life is Funky’ features vintage funk loops, syncopated horns, and a grooving baseline. With a 90’s flow reminiscent of The Roots, D’Fro’s slick raps speak on getting stuck in a rut, in a life funk. “This track is a ‘tip of the hat’ to the golden era with a funk break, big beats, horn stabs and that 90s style rapping.” – Tom Showtime Currently working on an … Continue reading Tom Showtime ‘Life is Funky’ feat. D’Fro

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Joey Bada$$ To Release Highly Anticipated Debut Album “B4.DA.$$” On January 20th, 2015

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19 year old Brooklyn rapper Joey Bada$$ is set to release his highly anticipated debut album “B4.DA.$$” (pronounced Before Da Money)on the 20th January 2015, which is also his 20th birthday via Cinematic Music Group / Pro Era / Sony Music. Featuring the current single “No. 99”, plus “Christ Conscious” and “Big Dusty”, the album features collaborations with some of the biggest names in the hip-hop world including Action Bronson, Raury, BJ The Chicago Kid and Chronixx, with production by the likes of Statik Selektah, DJ Premier, J Dilla & The Roots, Basquiat and Kirk Knight. Joey Bada$$ first turned … Continue reading Joey Bada$$ To Release Highly Anticipated Debut Album “B4.DA.$$” On January 20th, 2015

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Kid Ink To Release Brand New Album ‘Full Speed’ On January 30, 2015

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Album Available For Pre-Order Now – Includes Instant Download Of “Body Language” And “Cool Back” Chart-topping, multi-platinum selling hip-hop artist Kid Ink announces today that his sophomore album, ‘Full Speed’, will be released on January 30, 2015 via Sony Music Australia. The album will be available for pre-order on December 15 at all digital music retail providers. Fans who pre-order the album will receive an instant download of “Body Language” and “Cool Back.” More details on ‘Full Speed’ will be revealed soon. The album’s first single, “Body Language” featuring Usher and Tinashe, has been streamed over 12 million times worldwide … Continue reading Kid Ink To Release Brand New Album ‘Full Speed’ On January 30, 2015

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Australian Producer M-Phazes receives first Grammy nod with Eminem’s MMLP2 receiving a nomination for Best Rap Album

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Over the weekend, Australian Aria Award Winning Producer M-Phazes received his first ever Grammy nod with Eminem’s MMLP2 receiving a nomination for Best Rap Album. Having co-produced MMLP2’s intro song “Bad Guy” for Eminem and later being invited to tour with the man himself nationally on this year’s Rapture Tour, 2014 has indeed been a career defining year for Australia’s favourite beatmaker. Over the past 12 months, M-Phazes has clocked double platinum sales for MMLP2, and platinum sales for Illy’s “Tightrope” and Bliss n Eso’s “Circus In The Sky”. He’s also landed coveted placements on major international releases such as … Continue reading Australian Producer M-Phazes receives first Grammy nod with Eminem’s MMLP2 receiving a nomination for Best Rap Album

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D’Opus & Roshambo Soul Glo

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D’Opus & Roshambo ain’t playing no more. They’ve released two albums, toured the country, performed internationally and had their share of successes. But…it’s time for ‘the new’. In 2015, they will present the next chapter of their sound. This is original hip-hop music from two music obsessives, content to do their own thing, on their own terms and without boundaries. Hold tight.  The brand new track is produced by Ross Garrett, the artwork is handled by Tim Lynch. Soul Glo is available now as a name your price download, available at D’Opus & Roshambo’s Bandcamp page here.  Continue reading D’Opus & Roshambo Soul Glo