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Sinks, Mol One & Biko ‘Ode To The Culture’

Jim Steps

Determined to finish the year off with a bang Sinks, Mol One & Biko combine with Carl Allison to release the Ode To The Culture single and video. Sinks & Mol trade verses over a Biko production inspired by old favourites, with a modern twist. This combined with Carl Allison on the visuals results is a great way to wind down a productive 2013. The three have been busy this year with live shows opening for Action Bronson, Dialectrix, Kerser & Maundz. Sinks released his debut LP ‘Backlash‘ and also won a spot through triple j Unearthed for the Melbourne … Continue reading Sinks, Mol One & Biko ‘Ode To The Culture’

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Plutonic Lab – Look Alive 7” feat. Dialectrix

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This friday marks the launch of Plutonic Lab’s brand new solo limited edition 7″ release It’s his first solo release since 2005’s Codes Over Colours. Here he joins forces with wordsmith Dialectrix and together they work their symmetry. Very limited and out on green vinyl. The flip side contains the instrumental at which you can hear Pluto stretch out. This is the third release on the sporadic but always quality Plutonic Lab imprint Shark Repellent. Artwork by April 77 as featured in their new book A Decade Of Album Cover Design. Official  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter  ||  Purchase Continue reading Plutonic Lab – Look Alive 7” feat. Dialectrix

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Powermove Distribution Expands Product Offering with Philips Headphones

Jim Steps

Powermove Distribution has today been appointed the authorised Philips Headphones distributor in Australia for WOOX Innovations, a subsidiary of Royal Philips N.V., effective 1 January 2014. Powermove Distribution is the distributor for Philips audio, headphone and home video products, Philips voice recorders and Philips Hue lighting products in Australia. The addition of the headphones category further strengthens the relationship between Powermove and the Philips brand. “We are excited to reinforce our partnership with WOOX Innovations through the addition of headphones to our range of Philips products,” said Crawford Giles, Director of Powermove Distribution. “Philips has guided consumers through every major innovation … Continue reading Powermove Distribution Expands Product Offering with Philips Headphones

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Able8 – Program.01

Jim Steps

Program.01 is a mix of both new and revamped musical works from the mind of Melbourne producer Able8. The seven-track EP is Hip-Hop based and coupled with a strong electronic aesthetic. Each track across the release conducts its own melodic narrative, within an eco-system of driving synthesizers and deep subtle textures. To add to the pot, remixes from Wermonster, Durban Poison and Luskin bring contrast and compliment the EP with their upbeat musical interpretations. Program.01 is available now as a name your price download here. Official  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter Continue reading Able8 – Program.01

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Talib Kweli Returns To The Espy

Jim Steps

Since his groundbreaking debut as Black Star with Mos Def in 1998, Talib Kweli has kept coming up with the gold. Now, ten albums deep and with another release on its way, Kweli continues to forge a unique career as a respected underground star with appeal in the mainstream. The Brooklyn-based rapper earned his stripes as one of the most lyrically-gifted, socially aware and politically insightful rappers to emerge in hip hop history. Kweli’s dynamic ‘Prisoner Of Conscious’ AKA ‘P.O.C.’, released in May 2013 signaled the start of the next chapter of Kweli’s remarkable career. The album was a three-year journey … Continue reading Talib Kweli Returns To The Espy

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Kerser S.C.O.T National Tour 2014

Jim Steps

In the next chapter of one of the greatest success stories in Australian music history; Kerser returns with third album S.C.O.T. Proving to be his most popular release yet, chart results shocked critics nationally during the day of release. S.C.O.T maintained a strong position at #2 on the overall iTunes charts, second only to international pop superstar Katy Perry. A week later it was announced that S.C.O.T had secured #5 on the main ARIA Charts and #1 on the ARIA Urban Charts. With a national tour ahead of him across four states including a revised date for Newcastle, Kerser will … Continue reading Kerser S.C.O.T National Tour 2014

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?uestlove Exclusive MELB DJ Set

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Illusive is absolutely thrilled to announce that ?uestlove, founding member of The Legendary Roots Crew, will perform an exclusive DJ set in Melbourne at Roxanne following the band’s performance at Festival Hall on Sat 28 December. As one the world’s most famed music lovers, producers, tastemakers and DJs (who played over 200 sets in 2012 alone), his crates carry an almost mythical quality. Along with the rest of The Roots, this is his first appearance in Melbourne since the band’s sell-out 2007 Australian tour due to nightly commitments as the much-celebrated house band on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. This … Continue reading ?uestlove Exclusive MELB DJ Set

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DukeBox Bailey – Big Kitty Life

Jim Steps

Straight outta Inverell, making good on the promise he’s been touting for years, hip hop artist DukeBox Bailey is psyched to announce the release of his debut LP Big Kitty Life. As the news breaks that he’s been invited to play this year’s Woodford Festival, and freshly signed with respected Queensland Indigenous label Impossible Odds, DukeBox spits his original rhymes with trusty side man Terse MC, unafraid to ruminate on the largess of capitalism and materialism and the microcosm of life in a small town. His lyrics speak of a man much older than his 23 years, dealing with issues affecting … Continue reading DukeBox Bailey – Big Kitty Life

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Justice & Kaos – Superfly

Jim Steps

A classic coming of age tale from the babyfaced and bearded J&K. Superfly is a vibrant, urgent tune with pop and drum’n’bass influences melded together in perfect synergy to present a pristine, polished product. This is unashamedly hip hop with a pop sheen.  Superfly is taken from their weekly music series The Home indVasian 2, which has seen J&K release a song a week for the past 16 weeks (and counting) online at justiceandkaos.com/hi2. And yes the ‘2’ means this is the 2nd time they have done this. You can download Superfly here.  Official  ||  Facebook  ||  Soundcloud Continue reading Justice & Kaos – Superfly

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Urthboy feat. Jane Tyrrell – Live At The City Recital Hall

Jim Steps

Joined by Jane Tyrrell and band, Urthboy takes a different tact reworking songs from Smokey’s Haunt, The Signal and Spitshine, as well as the show-stopping Letters From Jamshed. Taking a lead from the (stupid/hilarious/bizarre/ off-beat) tour diary blog, this recording features a 20-page booklet with Urthboy’s observations travelling around the country playing in classic Australian theatres performing rap music to a Paul Kelly crowd. Urthboy will be supporting The Roots, Friday December 27, Horden Pavilion Sydney and also Saturday December 28, Festival Hall Melbourne. Urthboy feat. Jane Tyrrell – Live At The City Recital Hall is out now. Urthboy  ||  Elefant … Continue reading Urthboy feat. Jane Tyrrell – Live At The City Recital Hall

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True Vibenation release first single ‘Dressed To Chill’

Jim Steps

Dressed To Chill featuring Pukz is the first taste from True Vibenation’s upcoming sophomore album. The song is an infectious summertime tune over a laid-back beat featuring the charismatic, fluid flows of Verbaleyes and Native Wit and ‘smooth as butter’ vocals from Sydney soul-singer Pukz, along with True Vibenation’s trademark horns played by the guys themselves. True Vibenation are Dressed To Chill but there will be no relaxing for them in the coming months as they take to the road for the Dressed To Chill Tour while also locking down in the studio to put the finishing touches on their second … Continue reading True Vibenation release first single ‘Dressed To Chill’

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Moka Young – Young N Restless Out Now!

Jim Steps

Moka Young grew up in Cabarita Beach NSW, and now lives live on The Gold Coast and has been passionate about rap and hip hop music since he was 15 years old. For the last twelve months Moka has been working on his debut album with a range of producers and other artists. Moka’s unique sound has been heavily moulded through his love for melody driven soul music, along with his passion for hip hop. His lyrics are inspired by his life experiences and tell the story of life as he sees it. Moka has supported local and international acts … Continue reading Moka Young – Young N Restless Out Now!

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Red Bull Music Academy Tokyo 2014

Jim Steps

Once more, with feeling. The Red Bull Music Academy has taken its series of music festivals and workshops to cities around the world over the last 15 years, with previous stops including NYC, Toronto, London, Madrid, Melbourne, and Cape Town. We’re very glad to announce that the Academy will be hosted in Tokyo in October 2014. Tokyo is one of the world’s most iconic cities – a place that tends to inspire mythic reimagining. It’s also a city of contrasts: a place where J-pop stadium spectacles abound, but where collector culture thrives and connoisseurs of obscure funk, soul, audiophile equipment … Continue reading Red Bull Music Academy Tokyo 2014

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Heliosphere – Uncomfortable Beats

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Uncomfortable Beats presents it’s 5th Australian Beats Compilation titled Heliosphere. Uncomfortable Beats is an Australian-based music label dedicated to showcasing emerging beat-makers with an innovative, off-kilter sounds. This 13 track release showcases a diverse selection of beats from producers across Australia, with emphasis leaning towards the more mellow spectrum of electronic music. Compiled by: Able8 & Ghostsoul. Mastered by: Ghostsoul. Heliosphere is available now as a name your price download here. Official  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter Continue reading Heliosphere – Uncomfortable Beats

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How Green EP

Jim Steps

How Green’s self-titled EP is an exploration through finely chopped beats. The Adelaide based artist showcases his talent for electronic song writing, and sets himself apart with his compelling sound in this six track release. As an added bonus, the EP includes remixes from Oisima and SylleStruck (Greased Up Records, DEN). How Green is available now as a name your price download here. Track listing: 1. Might Light 2. o’ o’ oh 3. Blue Lemons 4. Yes Yeah 5. Might Light (SylleStruck remix) 6. Yes Yeah (Oisima Remix) Official  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter Continue reading How Green EP

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Miracle – Never Gets Old Official Video

Jim Steps

Sydney based powerhouse artist/producer Miracle releases the first single Never Gets Old off his upcoming debut album. Having toured Australia solidly over the last 12 months supporting artists including A$AP Rocky, Childish Gambino and Tyga, Miracle has been steadily honing his craft and exploring the musical boundaries, which is apparent on his new single. Teaming up with 2012 Aria Award Winning Producer Stylaz Fuego (360, Wiley, Illy, Diafrix), has helped Miracle make the transformation from being categorised as a rapper, to an artist. This musical growth has seen him deliver a stellar track featuring a fusion of hip hop, dance and … Continue reading Miracle – Never Gets Old Official Video

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Homeboy Sandman Australian Tour

Jim Steps

Homeboy Sandman is a musician. His genre is hip-hop. An emcee that prides himself on musical growth and evolution. Raised in Queens NY. With academic stints in New Hampshire, Philadelphia, London and Long Island. One semester short on two different graduate degrees. A couple of years of NYC Public School teaching thrown in there in between. 9th and 10th grades. Some bartending too, at the legendary Lennox Lounge in Harlem. That’s where Shaft used to drink. December 2006 he decides to cut all that miscellaneous nonsense and follow his passion. His first album came the following year. Before signing to Stones … Continue reading Homeboy Sandman Australian Tour

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ICP (Insane Clown Posse) Australian Tour 2013

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Hip hop stalwarts and leaders of the Juggalo movement Insane Clown Posse have announced they will be breaking their Australian drought, heading Down Under for their first run of headlining shows in more than a decade. Currently sitting on a cool 11 million album sales, it’s no surprise that ICP seem unfazed and, in fact, take pride in their label as one of the world’s most hated outfits. Making headlines for all the wrong reasons, ICP have been declared leaders of an FBI recognised criminal gang and most recently slapped with a sexual harassment lawsuit by a former lawyer, but … Continue reading ICP (Insane Clown Posse) Australian Tour 2013

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aahh Radio – Community Series Episode 2: Michelle Grace Hunder – Rise Campaign

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For our second ever Community Series episode, which aims to highlight those who are heavily involved in the local hip hop scene. We catch up with the photography extraordinaire Michelle Grace Hunder. Michelle is a Melbourne based photographer who has … Continue reading aahh Radio – Community Series Episode 2: Michelle Grace Hunder – Rise Campaign

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Get On Up Announces All Ages Hip Hop concert on the Gold Coast

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Get On Up is a new initiative that will be travelling around Australia hosting all-ages concerts & workshops. An all ages fundraising concert has been announced on Saturday 14th December 2013 at Expressive Grounds in Palm Beach, featuring inspiring hip hop artists MC Wheels (Sunshine Coast), Stik n Move (Canberra) plus local Gold Coast emcees Christian James (aka Boi Blue), Baden Knight and more. The event will include 2 stages (live performance stage + DJ stage), a photo booth with sessions for all artists. Refreshments, sausage sizzle and snacks will be available on the day. Money raised on the day … Continue reading Get On Up Announces All Ages Hip Hop concert on the Gold Coast