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Soul Benefits Sign To Big Village Records

Jim Steps

Big Village Records are delighted to announce the signing of a new act, SOUL BENEFITS, who are set to release their debut full length album on the label in early 2015. Soul Benefits are a 3 man crew from Western Sydney who formed back in 2010 consisting of rappers MC Storme, Young Supreme, MC / producer / DJ The 26th Letter. Although all around 20yrs old, the trio boast’s a refined sound inspired by a blend of golden era 90s boom bap, classic funk and soul, and current hip hop and electronica. Soul Benefits are a unique voice for Sydney’s … Continue reading Soul Benefits Sign To Big Village Records

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Your Old Droog LP

Jim Steps

Following on from the debut vinyl releases of Action Bronson, Meyhem Lauren, Timeless Truth, Epidemic, Da Buze Bruvaz and uMaNg we have this, the jewel in the 2014 Herring crown. B-Boys and B-Girls, we present for you… Your Old Droog. Famed for so-called experts being convinced he was Nasty Nas in disguise, this Coney Island MC & artist has reeped valuable column inches in high and low brow publications alike. From The New Yorker, to NY Times, The Guardian to MTV [it’s not for us to say which ones are high and which are low!!] dude has been makin headlines … Continue reading Your Old Droog LP

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Narly Memory Lane feat. Savo

Jim Steps

Melbourne MC Narly, has been making waves of late, especially with his viral track, Are You Ok? Again, we find Narly killing it on a brand collaboration joint with the beast Savo. The new track titled Memory Lane features Savo, and was constructed from fan comments on his Facebook page, a tactic that’s used by more and more upcoming new school rappers, and it seems to be working. Memory Lane, as the title suggests, takes the listener on a nostalgic journey throughout the 90’s with references to Tracey McBean, Round The Twist and of course Cheez TV. The new joint … Continue reading Narly Memory Lane feat. Savo

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Git X 1Mt Feat. Inspectah Deck & Ransom “Lyrical Warfare” (Prod. Git Beats)

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BBE/Yoruba Records producer Git (also known as Git Beats) & artist 1Mt (One Man Terra) both from Staten Island, New York. Return with there 2nd single off there new Keep It Movin’ album out Dec. 20th 2014 feat. Inspectah Deck … Continue reading Git X 1Mt Feat. Inspectah Deck & Ransom “Lyrical Warfare” (Prod. Git Beats)

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360 Announces Local Supports For The Utopia Regional Tour And Forthcoming Brisbane Show

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360 is proud to announce he has hand-selected supports in each state for the massive 4-week, 16-date Utopia Regional Tour this January, and forthcoming show at the Eaton’s Hill Hotel in Brisbane. Rising Perth star Coin Banks and Melbourne’s LEVA will be joining 360 as main supports on all dates on the Utopia Regional Tour, with Lane Harry x Ike Campbell in Queensland, also 360’s only support for his forthcoming date at the Eaton’s Hill Hotel in Brisbane this month, KALE for all Northern NSW shows, Lee Monro x Ello C in Wollongong, Mistress of Ceremony in Victoria, and Creed … Continue reading 360 Announces Local Supports For The Utopia Regional Tour And Forthcoming Brisbane Show

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Gold Coast Hip-Hop Duo Lane-Harry x Ike Campbell release ‘Anarchy’, announce ‘Renaissance’

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Over the past 12 months rapper and producer duo Lane-Harry x Ike Campbell have shaken up the Australian music industry to a whole new level. After releasing their critically acclaimed debut album ‘Love & Terror Cult’ at the end of … Continue reading Gold Coast Hip-Hop Duo Lane-Harry x Ike Campbell release ‘Anarchy’, announce ‘Renaissance’

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Kerser King National Tour Selling Fast: Local Supports Announced + Deadset 4

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Tickets for the KING National Tour 2015 have been on sale for a few weeks now and are Selling Out Fast! Get your tickets here before they all sell out! Kerser has also just dropped the brand new clip for the new song, Deadset 4. As usual the beat is produced by the one and only Nebs, the video handled by Tycotic. Check it below. Supports Have Now Been Announced: Saturday 24 Jan 2015 @ Hi Fi Melbourne Underage hosted by Greeley Kerser with Discourse Rates & Jay (UF) Supports: Manaz Ill Greeley Eloquor Saturday 24 Jan 2015 @ Hi … Continue reading Kerser King National Tour Selling Fast: Local Supports Announced + Deadset 4

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One Day Crew and The Vic Enmore team up to get Youth off the Streets this Christmas // 28 Dec

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Australian hip hop collective One Day are producing a Christmas Edition of monthly block party, One Day Sundays. The event, hosted at The Vic Enmore, will raise money for disadvantaged youth, through a donation to Sydney based charity Youth Off The Streets. It has been a big year for One Day, comprised of hip hop artists Horrowshow, Spit Syndicate, Jackie Onassis and Joyride. Their debut album Mainline was released in August and debuted at number two on the ARIA charts. The release was followed by a national tour in September. Nick Lupi, from Spit Syndicate, says the decision was an … Continue reading One Day Crew and The Vic Enmore team up to get Youth off the Streets this Christmas // 28 Dec

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J. Cole Intro Video

Jim Steps

VEVO premiered J. Cole’s “Intro” video, which is the first track off his forthcoming album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive over the weekend. The album is available for pre-order & will be in stores digitally on December 10 & physically on December 12 in Australia. Stay tuned as the story begins to reveal itself. Pre-order the new album now by following the link here. Continue reading J. Cole Intro Video

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Bobby Brown To Tour Sydney, Melbourne And Brisbane With Treach & Kay-Gee Of Naughty By Nature

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Bobby Brown Plus Special Guests Treach & Kay-Gee Of Naughty By Nature After a fantastic Australian Tour in 2007, one of the world’s most successful R&B artists of all time, Grammy Award winning artist Bobby Brown returns down under to perform in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Joining Bobby are hip-hop legends, Treach and Kay-Gee of Grammy Award winning group Naughty By Nature, who have spent two decades securing their position as one of the greatest hip-hop groups of all time. With a massive repertoire of hits between them including “Don’t Be Cruel”, “My Prerogative”, “Every Little Stop”, “Roni”, “Good Enough” and … Continue reading Bobby Brown To Tour Sydney, Melbourne And Brisbane With Treach & Kay-Gee Of Naughty By Nature

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Ivan Ooze Trippin’

Jim Steps

Melbourne indie rapper Ivan Ooze has released his new single Trippin’ from his upcoming mixtape, ahead of his Raggamuffin performance. Trippin’ is the lead single off his upcoming Ivan Ooze mixtape and is available for streaming below. Ivan Ooze had this to say about the single, “Trippin’ is about a time when my mother thought chasing a career in music was more a dream that a realistic job. It breaks down the lows of what we both felt and that attitude we both had of never give up on something or someone that you love.” It’s been a heady couple of months for indie … Continue reading Ivan Ooze Trippin’

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The New DJ B.TWO Video You Have To See G.O.D Game Of Death

Jim Steps

Australia stand up! The brand new video from Australian DMC Champion 2014 DJ B.TWO is something we should all be proud off. Titled G.O.D Game Of Death, arguably Australia’s finest DJ has once again raised the bar. In what seems to be a deliberate clash of Modern and traditional concepts, DJ B.TWO unleashes a jaw dropping 6 minutes of deliciously dangerous scratch skills. Combining tracks such as Glitch Mob’s Mind Of A Beast, and Son Of Kick’s Playing The Villain, this would have to be one of the slickest performances we’ve seen of recent times. The direction of the video is handled … Continue reading The New DJ B.TWO Video You Have To See G.O.D Game Of Death

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Alex Jones My Time Part 2 Official Video

Jim Steps

Here we have a brand new song from BTE heavy hitter Alex Jones. The new track titled My Time Part 2, dropped last night alongside a brand new film clip. My Time Part 2, is the first taste we have of the upcoming Blood Runs Deep Vol. 2 release. Alex Jones is also one half of the LGEEZ duo with Son Of Sam, who recently released their debut LP Cloud 9. It’s a banger so be sure to peep that if you haven’t already. Keep up to date with all the latest from Alex Jones here, on his Facebook page. Continue reading Alex Jones My Time Part 2 Official Video

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Danny Brown Announces Second & Final Melbourne Show

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Due to popular demand, Danny Brown – one of hip hop’s hottest acts and leading emcees – will play a second and final show at the Corner Hotel on Monday January 5, after selling out the originally announced headline show in Melbourne. Tickets for the 2nd Melbourne show are on sale now. Following the release of his critically acclaimed sophomore LP Old, Danny Brown now stands at the forefront of modern hip hop with his unique style and unmatched flow. Featuring massive collaborations with the likes of A$AP Rocky, Purity Ring & Schoolboy Q, Old was hailed as one of … Continue reading Danny Brown Announces Second & Final Melbourne Show

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Cortext Walk Alone Official Video

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Western Australian MC, Cortext has just released a brand new track and accompanying video titled Walk Alone. Parts of the new clip were shot on location by Cortext in Sierra Leone West Africa, Nuku’alofa Tonga and South Western Australia. The new track Walk Alone, was produced by Serious Beats and is dedicated to the people of West Africa. To donate to Orphfund’s Ebola appeal, visit here. Other footage contained in the video clip includes excerpts of footage from ‘Blood Diamonds: The True Story’, Crime and Punishment in the Gaza Strip’, ‘Climate Refugees’ and more. You can download Walk Alone, for … Continue reading Cortext Walk Alone Official Video

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Masta Ace joins Penalty Entertainment & M3 Records

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Legendary emcee Masta Ace joins forces with Penalty Entertainment and M3 Records in signing deal for new album scheduled to release mid 2015! Legendary Brooklyn bred emcee and one of the original members of the world famous Juice Crew, Masta Ace, has recently inked a deal with M3 Records/Penalty Entertainment and is currently prepping the release of his new album scheduled to drop in mid-2015. Masta Ace had this to say about the newly established venture, “I’m super excited about the first official solo release since A Long Hot Summer. I’ve put out a number of special projects including eMC, … Continue reading Masta Ace joins Penalty Entertainment & M3 Records

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Ghostface Killah Brisbane

Jim Steps

The return to Australia of one of the most iconic hip-hop artists of our time, Ghostface Killah from The Wu Tang Clan will blaze up Australia and New Zealand this summer! Dennis Coles (born May 9, 1970), better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and prominent member of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success. Ghostface Killah debuted his solo- career with Ironman in 1996, which was well received by music … Continue reading Ghostface Killah Brisbane

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Mata & Must Get Your Mind Right Vinyl Re-Issue + Album Launch

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For those who missed out, a re-issue of Get Your Mind Right on 2LP has arrived. The re-issue comes shrink wrapped in a black core bag with black inner sleeves, digital download card including bonus instrumentals, and Pang Productions stickers. They will be available to purchase at the album launch on Friday December 5, and then online on Monday December 8 at http://www.pangproductions.com.au. The Mata & Must album launch is happening this Friday at Revolver Upstairs in Prahran. Featuring guest appearances from DJ Bogues, Koots and Flu, and support from Gutz, DJ Buick, Microphone Addicts and The Master. 229 Chapel St … Continue reading Mata & Must Get Your Mind Right Vinyl Re-Issue + Album Launch

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Tommy Illfigga Yellow Bricks Free Download

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The ever talented Tommy Illfigga is back with a brand new track dubbed Yellow Bricks. The track was recorded awhile back but is only now seeing the light of day, we’re all very thankful! Yellow Bricks is a head nodding classic, with smooth soulful production provided by beat king Cam Bluff. Cam combines his signature drums and passion for samples, to form a perfect foundation for Tommy Ill to get let loose on. The track is available now as a free download. Be quick, we’re not sure how long it will be available for. Facebook  ||  Twitter  ||  Download Continue reading Tommy Illfigga Yellow Bricks Free Download

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Thundamentals Stellar Award Nomination List For 3rd Album So We Can Remember

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Just 7 months after the watershed release of their third album So We Can Remember Thundamentals are still pinching themselves to be honoured with nominations for a slew of major music awards in 2014. Thundamentals’ So We Can Remember, a #1 Digital, Independent, Australian & Urban ARIA Album, [rel. 2 May 2014, Obese Records] was a Feature Album on Triple J and Fbi FM, spawned a sold out tour following the success of single ‘Smiles Don’t Lie’, and saw their YouTube views get within a Thundakat whisker of 3 million. As well, So We Can Remember is the ONLY record … Continue reading Thundamentals Stellar Award Nomination List For 3rd Album So We Can Remember

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Koots Sinkwater Serpent Official Video

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Melbourne hip hop artist Koots, has just released a brand new film clip. Out through Pang Productions, Sinkwater Serpent is the new tract lifted from the upcoming and long awaited full length album, Under The Sink. The full length LP will be available in the first half of 2015. Sinkwater Serpent is produced by Koots and Must Volkoff, another banger from the PP boys. Be sure to hit the Pang Productions website, there’s lots of goodies to be picked up. Find Koots on Facebook here. Continue reading Koots Sinkwater Serpent Official Video

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Phil & Flu Time Machine Official Video

Jim Steps

They just wanted a decent record to play… Not too much to ask was it? It was in 2014 when Phil Gektor & Flu stood on thier Frankston line railway platform looking for something good to listen to on their journey. Their choice was limited to popular albums and poor quality singles. Phil & Flu’s disappointment and subsequent anger at the range of records available led them to produce and record a project – and change the world. “We believed in the existence of a vast listening public for intelligent records at a low price, and staked everything on it.” … Continue reading Phil & Flu Time Machine Official Video

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OC (DITC) + Brad Strut Australian Tour

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SimmerDown Productions are proud to announce the first ever Australian appearance of OC from the infamous Hip Hop crew D.I.T.C. SimmerDown have reached out to get arguably one of the underground’s finest MCs to Australia in February 2015. OC’s first album ‘Word…Life’ to his follow up Jewelz has established him as a foundation contributor of the New York Boom Bap sound. Not to mention his contribution to the DJ Premier produced classic Return of the Crooklyn Dodgers which also featured Masta Ace, Chubb Rock and Jeru the Damaja. In 2012, OC joined forces with a true school Detroit producer Apollo … Continue reading OC (DITC) + Brad Strut Australian Tour

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Undertow Finer Things Official Video

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Undertow (aka DTech MC) is no stranger to the stage. Since releasing his debut LP Minds Believing in 2010, he’s gone on to release 2 more albums with live EDM outfit Kobra Kai. Over his career he has regularly toured nationally, as well as played large festivals including Stereosonic, Creamfields and Peats Ridge. Along the way he has shared the stage with some of the best in the business, including Skrillex, Deadmau5, Caspa, Dizee Rascal, Scratch Perverts, Dr Octagon, Lyrics Born, DJ Q-Bert and more. Whether over Drum N Bass riddims, or Heavy Hip Hop beats, the art of connecting … Continue reading Undertow Finer Things Official Video