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Joey Bada$$ – Summer Knights

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Joey Bada$$ will release his latest project Summer Knights which was first slated as an EP, set with a June release date. The title takes its name from the Chuck Strangers produced song from Joey’s 2012 mixtape, 1999. The project has now been confirmed as a long-format project, not an EP. The 18-year old will embark on the Under The Influence tour alongside Wiz Khalifa, A$AP Rocky, Trinidad James, B.o.B and more throughout this American summer. Before the tour, which kicks off on July 17, Joey Bada$$ will  stop through a handful of festivals including Bumbershoot, Summer Jam, Roots Picnic, and Rock … Continue reading Joey Bada$$ – Summer Knights

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El-P + Killer Mike = Run The Jewels

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El-P and Killer Mike announced their Run The Jewels collab with a snippet of Banana Clipper way back in April, then watched their joint LP quickly become the most anticipated rap record this season.  The dynamic duo keeps fans excited with the full version of Banana Clipper – complete with a closing verse from ATL legend Big Boi. Banana Clipper is now the second full track to be released from the album. Download the track below, check out some footage of El, Mike, and Big recording Banana Clipper together at Nick Hook’s studio in Brooklyn. Stay tuned for the free album download and deluxe 2xLP vinyl … Continue reading El-P + Killer Mike = Run The Jewels

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Aasim – Walking On The Stars

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They say real bad boys move in silence. Aasim is no exception to this rule. Already making waves through out New York’s underground circuit, Aasim has been quietly positioning himself to become a leader of rap’s new generation. And it’s about to pay off. Aasim first began rapping at the age of 12 and signed to Loud Records at age 17, learning the craft from masters of the game such as Big Pun and Dead Prez. Eventually the deal fell through, having never released any material through the label. Grind Music soon became his home but in 2004 Puff Daddy … Continue reading Aasim – Walking On The Stars

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Blitz The Ambassador – Dikembe!

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Born and raised in Accra, Ghana, Blitz The Ambassador grew up to the sounds of Afro-Beat, Highlife, Jazz, and Motown. But when his older brother introduced him to Public Enemy’s classic album, It Takes A Nation of Millions To Hold Us Back, as a young boy, he was changed forever. Now residing in NYC, Blitz began to record, stereotype, a live-instrument-heavy musical exploration, that tests the limits of hip hop. Blitz The Ambassador is currently working on this new album Afropolitan Dreams which will be released later this year. In the meantime, we have a little track to hold you over, it’s not … Continue reading Blitz The Ambassador – Dikembe!

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Interview LWP 003: Doc Felix Travelling In ‘The Right Direction’

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Little Wonder Productions is a hip-hop, funk & soul label involved in the production, manufacturing and distribution of it’s products on various audio formats. Doc Felix’s latest release is a 10″ vinyl piece featuring South Australian MC Dialect. The Right Direction 10″ is available now.  aahh: Tell us a bit about the philosophy behind Little Wonder Productions, the label in general and your role in the whole show? Doc Felix: Well I started Little Wonder Productions firstly as a production company (term used loosely) to release my own stuff but with a view to release music from other like-minded artists. … Continue reading Interview LWP 003: Doc Felix Travelling In ‘The Right Direction’

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Chasm x Monchichi Smoking Aces EP

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The second EP from Chasm’s 2013 EP series is Smoking Aces and features rising star Monchichi who has enjoyed considerable airplay on triple j’s Unearthed of late. Chasm once again delivers another air tight release to add to his ever increasing musical catalog. The pursuit of an imitable vibe opened the door for the pair to forge a release bursting with clever production. The Smoking Aces EP is out on the 14th of June. You can purchase Chasm’s first EP  from 2013, Diamond Cuts from iTunes here. Twitter  ||  Facebook  ||  Soundcloud Continue reading Chasm x Monchichi Smoking Aces EP

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Ngaiire – Around

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Anticipation for Ngaiire’s debut LP Lamentations is rapidly building in the wake of first single Dirty Hercules, the fierce song that propelled the diminutive Sydney-via-Papua New Guinea artist around the nation during March and April. Now, the formidable creative force – and face of future soul in Australia – is proud to announce the release of second single Around – a piece of music that once again represents Ngaiire’s unique diversity, taste and extraordinary talent. Around muses upon the appeal of having someone fight for you, delving into the relentless push and pull of relationships when one shoulders more than the other. It deconstructs love … Continue reading Ngaiire – Around

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Nekta & Flush – Common Wealth

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From the underground hip hop group Window Down, Nekta & Flush lock pens and embark on a long overdue project. Common Wealth, the name of this album, comprises of 15 straight up hip hop tracks, which extends the barriers of written words. From concept driven themes, to raw punch line bangers, the two emcee’s have brought it together to give homage to their roots as well as a fresh new chapter of hip hop for this country’s ears to bounce their heads to. Nekta & Flush: Bringing explicit illness in the form of rap music, Common Wealth drops 07.06.2013 Facebook  ||  Purchase  … Continue reading Nekta & Flush – Common Wealth

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Frank Ocean – Announcing Debut Australian Headline Sideshows

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2012’s biggest breakthrough artist, Grammy winner Frank Ocean will hit the stage for his very first Australian headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne this July, following the announcement of his headline appearance at Splendour In The Grass. Tickets for both shows go on sale at 10am, Thursday June 6. My Live Nation Members and Niche Newsletter Subscribers can be among the first to secure ticket during the members’ pre-sale beginning 4pm this Tuesday, June 4. Sign up  here or here. In 2012 Ocean delivered his highly acclaimed, five-star debut studio album, Channel Orange (Def Jam/Universal Music Australia), which debuted at … Continue reading Frank Ocean – Announcing Debut Australian Headline Sideshows

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Penelope Austin – The Dark Collide

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J.J. Abrams Star Trek Into Darkness is Australia’s number one film this week, and to celebrate we have a featurette with Australian singer/songwriter Penelope Austin who has written and recorded an original song with J.J. Abrams for the film called The Dark Collide. An electro-pop stomper, the track is being hailed as the best of the six sourced from around the globe. Penelope Austin and co-writer Robert Conley are among a select group of artists from six countries who received a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have their work featured in the upcoming film from Paramount Pictures. For the first time ever in … Continue reading Penelope Austin – The Dark Collide

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Bitter Belief – The Gallery (Out Now!)

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Perth native Bitter Belief (Syllabolix) drops his sophomore album The Gallery through Obese Records Distribution today! The LP features the likes of The Tongue, Purpose, Briggs, Hau, Creed Birch, Mr Grevis and more. With producer Creed Birch handling most of the album’s production, the two have been working together for years developing their sound. Production credits also include M-Phazes, Cam Bluff and Rob Shaker, who also handled cuts, mixing and mastering. You can purchase The Gallery here. Bandcamp  ||  Twitter  ||  Facebook  ||  Purchase Continue reading Bitter Belief – The Gallery (Out Now!)

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Snoop Dogg, Iggy Azalea and A$AP Rocky to headline Fresh Island Festival in Croatia

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Sit­u­ated on the gor­geous beach Zrće on Island Of Pag, Fresh Island offers Hip Hop fans, fes­ti­val goers and sun-worshipers some­thing out of the ordinary: intimate sur­round­ings where they can see the hottest names in Hip Hop per­form for them. Recently unveiled as the first two head­lin­ers to feature across this four day extrav­a­ganza of music and par­ty­ing, Snoop Dogg aka Snoop Lion, Iggy Azalea and A$AP Rocky will be joining fans on the ‘New Yorker’ main stage (Papaya & Aquarius Open Air Clubs) to deliver what will be their per­for­mances of the sum­mer — A$AP also only due to … Continue reading Snoop Dogg, Iggy Azalea and A$AP Rocky to headline Fresh Island Festival in Croatia

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Bliss N Eso – ‘Circus In The Sky’

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The Frontier Touring Company and Illusive are excited to announce iconic hip-hop trio Bliss N Eso’s highly-anticipated return to the touring circuit this July with their House of Dreams tour. This tour announcement comes off the back of the release of Home Is Where The Heart Is – the first official single from their brand new album Circus In The Sky. The six-date tour will cover all mainland capital cities in the band’s first headline tour since 2011 when they embarked on the highest-selling tour by an Australian hip-hop act. This is the first chance fans will get to experience the … Continue reading Bliss N Eso – ‘Circus In The Sky’

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Everyday – Death From Above 7″ Vinyl

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Off the back of his recently released album Equality, Adelaide emcee Everyday is releasing a 7″ to coincide with the album launch that was held on Saturday night at the Butterthief ButterJam, Light Hotel Adelaide. The 7″ features album tracks Death From Above featuring Tomorrow and Realizm (produced by Realizm) on the A Side, and Rise and Fall In HD (The Undead) featuring DJ Snair (produced by Mat Rafle) on the flip. The 7″ release is pressed on clear vinyl with colour poster wrap and cardboard sleeve and was available at the Taylor Made Tactix, Matchless Gift and Everyday triple launch held … Continue reading Everyday – Death From Above 7″ Vinyl

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Dwizofoz – Art Intimidates Life

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Hailing from the sleepy Queensland capital city known as Boomtown, Dwizofoz has been around for more than a minute now. A big man with a big presence. At 26, Dwizofoz is a young leader in Brisbane hip hop who has earnt a reputation as an animal on the mic with his unique rapid fire flow delivery, honest and clever yet hard hitting and thought out lyrics and an undeniable passion for what he does. The long awaited follow up to his Baked Not Fried EP (released 2009) is Art Intimidates Life. A collection of tracks that serves as an audiobiography of sorts, … Continue reading Dwizofoz – Art Intimidates Life

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Bitter Belief – The Gallery

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Growing up in a family of musicians Bitter Belief was constantly surrounded by the sounds of his cousins and uncles jamming. At the time never taking an interest in any of the instruments he found more enjoyment in just sitting, watching and soaking it all in.  Bitter Belief then began writing poems at the young age of 14 but with his growing love for hip hop by the time he was 15 that love for writing had transcended into rhymes/raps. Influenced by the likes of Nas, 2pac, NWA and other rappers Bitter then discovered his passion for the music and using … Continue reading Bitter Belief – The Gallery

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Funk Volume Tour feat. Dizzy Wright & Jarren Benton With DJ Hoppa

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ChittyBang Touring and Get Busy Productions are thrilled to announce one of the hottest independent rappers of 2013, Dizzy Wright, along with his Funk Volume label mates Jarren Benton and DJ Hoppa on their Funk Volume Australian & NZ Tour. Created by Hopsin, Funk Volume is an independent powerhouse in the Hip Hop industry, giving rappers a home to freely express themselves without the control of a major label. The Funk Volume movement saw Hopsin, Dizzy Wright, Jarren Benton and SwizZz tour Australia in late 2012, which had them playing to sold out crowds across the country. The Funk Volume … Continue reading Funk Volume Tour feat. Dizzy Wright & Jarren Benton With DJ Hoppa

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Droopy & Mosé – Palace

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Palace is the culmination of love for music, style and hard work. A melting pot of musicality and emotion, Palace marks a new beginning of sorts for a heavily slept on duo, Droopy & Mosé, whom are poised to jumpstart the renewal of a heavily slept on scene.  Always a beautiful partnership when the two join forces, Palace constitutes a brief, but powerful three-track release, which covers all bases, and keeps the listener craving for more. Hard hitting beats, laced with expressive, soulful chords, layered with thought-provoking yet beautiful lyricism. Palace does not aim to be the new-release, up-to-date, progressive hype music that is … Continue reading Droopy & Mosé – Palace

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DownPat – Hard Evidence

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Tranquil Artillery Original, DownPat unleashes his first solo EP Hard Evidence upon the masses, after 10 years of solid under-groundwork building skills and rocking stages from the Hills to the Mountains & everywhere in-between. The 7 track release features that signature Pang Production from Must Volkoff plus a bit of Philli flavour from another TA Original Breez, with all cuts handled by the one & only DJ Rellik. With an honest outlook and obvious talent DownPat attacks tracks with a raw hunger & flow to match gliding over fitting production. Featuring guestspots from his Rawthentic fam P.Link & J.Mac. Hard Evidence is … Continue reading DownPat – Hard Evidence

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MusicNSW Free Workshop: Music Publishing 101: Sync Or Swim

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MusicNSW, in partnership with the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), is proud to present our latest free workshop: “Music Publishing 101: Sync Or Swim!”, held at 6.30pm on Thursday 23 May at the APRA offices in Ultimo, NSW. Licensing songs to ads, film or TV is a lucrative business. This panel will explore the income publishing generates – and what that means for artists. Four of Australia’s leading Publishers will come together to share expertise and discuss industry trends and issues. Entry is free and open to all-ages ­– but spaces are limited! Be sure to rsvp below asap to secure … Continue reading MusicNSW Free Workshop: Music Publishing 101: Sync Or Swim

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Obese TV – Episode 4

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The fourth full length episode of Obese TV is here. Obese TV aims to feature dope new segments such as ‘New Releases’, ‘Classics’, ‘Obese Retail’, ‘Spotlight’, ‘Backstage Pass’ and more. Each episode of Obese TV will be hosted by a different member of the scene. In Episode 4 of Obese TV, we see highlights of World Record Store Day at the Prahran Store. The guys at Obese get down to the One Outs Battle League with Greeley and Manaz Ill plus Philippino rappers Protege and Anygma. They also head out to Plutonic Lab Studio to talk to Dialectrix about his … Continue reading Obese TV – Episode 4

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Rates – Destroy And Rebuild

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Destroy and Rebuild is the debut album from one of Sydney’s most thought provoking lyricist. The talented rhymster’s debut release provides an insight into a dark world constructed within the walls of a racing mind. Providing an intriguing introduction, How Sick, produced by Nebs, gives listeners the perfect introduction to a story which shaped both he and brother Kerser’s success. Anotha Day Anotha Dolla displays the skill and creative abilities of this south west Sydney MC. From here one can’t help but feel totally emerged and somewhat hypnotized by a roller coaster of emotions. Rates explains his life and the turbulent … Continue reading Rates – Destroy And Rebuild

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Doc Felix – The Right Direction feat Dialect

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Little Wonder Productions is proud to present LWP003, Doc Felix – The Right Direction feat Dialect. This is the third release from Little Wonder Productions and is now available for pre-order. Little Wonder Productions is a hip-hop, funk & soul label involved in the production, manufacturing and distribution of it’s products on various audio formats. The Right Direction will be available as a digital download and also as a limited edition 10″ vinyl, which will be sure will fly out the door. You can secure your copy here.  Bandcamp  ||  Twitter  ||  Facebook Continue reading Doc Felix – The Right Direction feat Dialect

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Horrorshow – Unfair Lottery

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You could forgive Horrorshow the temptation to return as if in triumph with their new single Unfair Lottery. Their consistent outshining of expectations to date suggests something special in the chemistry between lyricist Solo and producer Adit.  Where others may be swept up in delusions of grandeur, Horrorshow dig deeper into our collective psyche, looking for pre-polished signs of life. Unfair Lottery finds them with a renewed sense of purpose, crafting a thoughtful song tackling the idea of privilege—a theme often overlooked in local hip hop culture. This is not a song of guilt, it’s a refreshingly honest play on being “male, middle class … Continue reading Horrorshow – Unfair Lottery

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P-Money – Gratitude Australasian Tour

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With his new album Gratitude coming out on May 17, P-Money is pleased to announce a series of Australasian tour dates in celebration of the highly anticipated release.  Joined by Duck Down Music label mate David Dallas as well as special guests for shows in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, alongside Australian shows in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, P-Money is set to take Gratitude directly to the fans, while David Dallas will be previewing new material off his own forth-coming album. In the lead up to the May 17 album drop, P-Money has been releasing some of the album’s tracks for free on pmoneymusic.com with the latest single The … Continue reading P-Money – Gratitude Australasian Tour

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Remi – Sangria

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New to the game but old to its’ ways, 21-year-old Melbourne lyricist Remi ‘REMi’ Kolawole exudes a unique style, rhythmic flow and an honest delivery. His semi tongue-in-cheek braggadocios style, by no means overshadows his lyrical abilities. Remi’s rapping persona is comfortable sitting amongst varying musical backdrops and tempos, and his singing voice is as smooth and catchy as the hooks he sings. Expertly balancing singing and rapping, Remi’s content is highly self referential, littered with pop-cultural tid bits and tales of a life equally footed in fantasy as it is reality. On the back of releasing two EP’s in … Continue reading Remi – Sangria

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Vestige – The Inanimate Life

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Supastition and Stoupe (formerly of Jedi Mind Tricks) have joined forces to create the music collective, Vestige, which will focus solely on releasing concept albums based around one common theme. The first project will be entitled The Inanimate Life which documents the fictional life story of a man born to an unfit mother and how his life spirals out of control due to her actions, as well as his own mistakes. The story and lyrics were written by Supastition with Stoupe and his production team (Bad Tape) handling the music which meshes together hip hop, downtempo, and live instrumentation. Vestige combines the renowned … Continue reading Vestige – The Inanimate Life

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Dutch – Hank Moody feat. Puks

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Emerging from Sydney’s underground 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 artist with unquestionable potential.  Dutch is almost set to release his first and highly anticipated album Arcadia in early 2013… What is most exciting about Arcadia, is the textured blend of Dutch’s first picturesque mixtape “The Point Of No Return” released in 2011, and the daring and collaborative sounds newly developed over the two years since. The album features a stack … Continue reading Dutch – Hank Moody feat. Puks

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Must Volkoff – White Russian

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The Must Volkoff production album White Russian is scheduled for release later this year. The first taste comes in the form of two tracks on limited edition 7″ vinyl featuring Mata & Koots. Pre-orders will be shipped with signed posters and digital download cards. The Must Volkoff 7″ vinyl is available for pre-order/download now. Check the video for Side A Two Sheet Landscape feat. Mata, Side B Grub feat. Koots coming soon. Paypal downloads are available from here. Tracklisting: Side A: Two Sheet Landscape feat. Mata Side B: Grub feat. Koots Pang Productions  ||  Bandcamp  ||  iTunes Continue reading Must Volkoff – White Russian