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MDMA – What It Look Like Album Launch Tour

Jim Steps

A relative new name to locla hip-hop fans, duo MDMA consists of acclaimed Tasmanian producer Mdusu (MD) and renowned Adelaide battle MC Manaz Ill. Having each gained notoriety in their respective fields, the duo formed in 2012 through a shared passion and drive for music. After the briefest of introductions, they immediately commenced working on a debut EP, which has since grown into a full-length album. In the short time since the group’s inception, the duo have shared stages with local heavyweights among the likes of Rates, Mr. Grevis, Mr. Hill, Kings Konekted, Lazy Grey, Maundz, Known Associates and Fatty … Continue reading MDMA – What It Look Like Album Launch Tour

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Earl Sweatshirt, Danny Brown & Run The Jewels hit Australia

Jim Steps

Presenting the Hip Hop triple bill of the year as Laneway acts Earl Sweatshirt, Danny Brown and Run The Jewels take over the Sydney’s Enmore and Melbourne’s Palace Theatres for one night only! Earl Sweatshirt’s debut solo album Doris charted upon its release earlier in 2012 thanks in part to his high-octane co-headline shows with fellow Odd Future member Tyler, The Creator. The album, flanked by the single ‘Hive’ was an instant success, building on the rise to prominence Earl and his OFWGKTA members have enjoyed as they continue to dominate and pave new paths for Hip Hop. Danny Brown’s first … Continue reading Earl Sweatshirt, Danny Brown & Run The Jewels hit Australia

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Hopsin – Knock Madness Adelaide Show

Jim Steps

This Month, Hopsin, one of the biggest and best Independent rappers today, will be heading to Australia to promote the release of his highly anticipated new album Knock Madness. From the days of $8 microphones from Walmart, to growing into a worldwide success story, Hopsin has risen from ashes and soared into glory, but that hasn’t happened overnight. Despite lack of support, Hopsin knew that his raw talent to rhyme would one day allow him to spit in the face of all of his critics. Hopsin, with the help of friends, has released albums, booked tours and played in front … Continue reading Hopsin – Knock Madness Adelaide Show

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aahh Radio – Episode 10: David Dallas (Falling Into Place)

Jim Steps

The past two years have been a roller coaster for David Dallas. He signed to underground powerhouse Duck Down Music in 2011, releasing second album The Rose Tint in the US soon after. He also short listed for New Zealand’s highest songwriting accolade, the Taite Prize. Not wanting to rest on laurels, the start of 2013 saw Dallas enter the studio with production whizz kids Fire & Ice; note book in hand. Diamonds are made under pressure and in four months, Dallas had twelve unparalleled finished tracks to put his name to. D.Dot talks a big game but he’s still a storyteller. Themes on the new … Continue reading aahh Radio – Episode 10: David Dallas (Falling Into Place)

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Citizen Kay Tour Dates + Wiz Khalifa Support

Jim Steps

After making us all Raise a Glass with his latest single feat. The Brass Knuckle Brass Band (BKBB), Citizen Kay just keeps ascending, his stellar beats and clever rhymes now securing several coveted appearances in 2014. These appearances have included a coveted support slot alongside the US’ Wiz Khalifa on his forthcoming Australian tour, supporting Georgia Anne Muldrow and Dudley Perkins at the Sydney Festival, as well as taking to the stage for Melbourne’s Push Over Festival in March Tour Dates Saturday 14 December @ The Plot (Syd) Tix available from Moshtix Sunday 15 December @ The Plot (Melb) Tix … Continue reading Citizen Kay Tour Dates + Wiz Khalifa Support

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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

Jim Steps

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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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

Jim Steps

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

Jim Steps

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

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aahh Radio – Episode 7: Jonwayne (Rap Album One)

Jim Steps

In Episode 7 of aahh Radio we are joined by US artist Jonwayne, who has just released his debut rap album titled Rap Album One. He is also currently in Australia for a huge run of dates. The massive single The Come Up Pt. 1 is the only track on Rap Album One to feature a vocal guest, Scoop DeVille – best known as producer for the likes of Kendrick Lamar, The Game and Snoop Dogg. Scoop also produced two tracks on the record, Black Magic and The Come Up Pt. 2. The rest is pure Jonwayne, from the meandering, jazzy Reflection to the contemplative After The Calm. In fact, there’s more piano than drums on Rap Album One – … Continue reading aahh Radio – Episode 7: Jonwayne (Rap Album One)

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Joyride: First Solo Tour This December

Jim Steps

To celebrate the release of The Gentleman Trilogy, Joyride sets off on his first solo tour hitting sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane this December. The quietest achiever and loudest personality in the One Day Crew (Horrorshow, Jackie Onassis, Spit Syndicate) has been prolific, releasing three EPs (The Gentleman Trilogy): Honourable and Chivalrous, with Valiant dropping shortly. From love and drug-fuelled lust to poignant self-reflection, it’s all written, produced and performed by Joyride, presenting the untold perspective of a young, handsome man in the guts of the city. The social media mogul recently killed it supporting Spit Syndicate’s national tour but it’s time … Continue reading Joyride: First Solo Tour This December

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Bliss N Eso Release ‘My Life’ Music Video Announce BDO + ARIA Awards Appearance

Jim Steps

In a landmark year for the group, this past week has been particularly huge for Sydney’s Bliss n Eso. In a trio of major live announcements, BNE began the week announcing a very special performance at the upcoming 2013 ARIA … Continue reading Bliss N Eso Release ‘My Life’ Music Video Announce BDO + ARIA Awards Appearance

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David Dallas – Falling Into Place goes Gold plus Australian Tour Dates

Jim Steps

The past two years have been a rollercoaster for Dallas. He signed to underground powerhouse Duck Down Music NYC in 2011, releasing second album The Rose Tint in the US soon after, and touring throughout North America with hip hop duo … Continue reading David Dallas – Falling Into Place goes Gold plus Australian Tour Dates

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DJ Jazzy Jeff & MC Skillz to play at The Espy

Jim Steps

One of the hip-hop scene’s earliest pioneers & best-loved artists, DJ Jazzy Jeff is commercially best known for his chart-topping collaborations with Will Smith – DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. The duo shot to worldwide acclaim through multi-platinum hits such as ‘Summertime’, ‘Boom! Shake The Room’ & ‘Girls Ain’t Nothing But Trouble’. In 1988, the duo gained the honour of being awarded the first ever Grammy for a hip hop/rap song (for Parents Just Don’t Understand). Worldwide TV acclaim soon followed courtesy of seminal US Sitcom ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’– with Will Smith playing the lead and … Continue reading DJ Jazzy Jeff & MC Skillz to play at The Espy

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Blue Mnts Artists Announce Bushfire Benefit Show

Jim Steps

It’s no secret that something in the Blue Mountains water has meant that over the last ten years, its musical alumni has produced more influential hip hop / electronic artists than any other region outside of Australian capital cities. The devastating fires that swept through the Blue Mnts area have brought together some of its most celebrated artists for a massive ONE OFF SHOW to raise money for their friends, family and the Blue Mnts community at large. Featuring Hermitude, Urthboy, Thundamentals, Dialectrix, Tuka, JONES Jnr, Joe New + locals Tenth Dan & Grub and A Blank Canvas – with … Continue reading Blue Mnts Artists Announce Bushfire Benefit Show

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Win A Double Pass To Catch Home Brew @ The Basement – Sydney Nov 9

Jim Steps

Fresh from touring across Australia with Horrorshow, New Zealand’s Home Brewwill perform their own headline show in Sydney, at The Basement. Despite what people might tell you about Home Brew being burdens on society, or advocates for drug dependency, you’ve got to respect the integrity of … Continue reading Win A Double Pass To Catch Home Brew @ The Basement – Sydney Nov 9

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True Vibenation – The Dressed to Chill Tour Nov 2013

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Sydney hip hop rising stars True Vibenation take to the road on the Dressed to Chill Tour to launch the first single from their upcoming second LP. With each member playing horns as well as handling writing and production duties the trio goes beyond the traditional hip-hop format of two turntables and a microphone to transform into a blasting horn section and live beat making band. Coupled with their self-made instrument that literally turns audience members into drum machines their live show is something that has to be seen to be believed. True Vibenation has had their nose to the … Continue reading True Vibenation – The Dressed to Chill Tour Nov 2013

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L-FRESH The LION announces ‘Faithful’ single tour

Jim Steps

After many years of hard work and garnering the acclaim of emcees and the hip-hop scene right around the country, 2013 has proven to be L-FRESH The LION’s year. The Melbourne via Sydney emcee launched his debut single One in both Melbourne and Sydney (selling out Sydney to over capacity crowds), supported hip-hop royalty Horrorshow on their Unfair Lottery single launch dates, warmed up an enthusiastic crowd for Machine Gun Kelly (USA) and to top it all off had his single One added to rotation on triple j. Now with the release of his second single Faithful, L-FRESH The LION is taking … Continue reading L-FRESH The LION announces ‘Faithful’ single tour

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Wiz Khalifa & A$AP Rocky – Melbourne One Show Only

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Niche and Totem Onelove Group are proud to present an exclusive Melbourne show featuring two of the world’s freshest acts in hip-hop, Wiz Khalifia and A$AP Rocky. The dynamic artists will be performing in what is expected to be one of the biggest double-header shows of the year. Making his debut appearance in Australia, the Grammy nominated, Wiz Khalifia will be joined by co-headliner, A$AP Rocky, who returns to our shores after a sold out tour earlier this year. Recognised as two of America’s next generation of rap royalty, fans can expect Wiz and A$AP to bring their game with explosive … Continue reading Wiz Khalifa & A$AP Rocky – Melbourne One Show Only

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The Roots Sydney & Melbourne Headline Performances with Special Guest Urthboy

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The Frontier Touring Company and Illusive have announced that Grammy award-winning hip-hop visionaries The Roots will take the stage for headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne this December! Joining The Roots at both live performances as special guest will be Sydney’s very own hip-hop wunderkind Urthboy. The news of this headline tour coincides with The Roots’ highly anticipated appearances at this year’s Falls Festival, taking a break from their celebrated residency as the house band for US talk show Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. The Roots were co-founded by childhood friends Black Thought and ?uestlove in 1987, their passionate and … Continue reading The Roots Sydney & Melbourne Headline Performances with Special Guest Urthboy