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Force & Aussie Ozborn – Marked For Def

Jim Steps

Smart Mouths Connect Last week, a brand new track was thrown up on the DFTC Records website, featuring two dope emcees in Force and Aussie Ozborn (Def Men Walking). The track titled Marked For Def, is produced by High Flyer with cuts from DJ Johnny Love (Def Men Walking). The cover for Marked For Def, is a clever throw back to videos games from the early 80’s and also comes in an animated gif version, which is quite dope. We would have liked to have seen one of the boxes throw a virtual punch, maybe that’ll be on the next cover. We are … Continue reading Force & Aussie Ozborn – Marked For Def

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Sinks Vacate The Premises Feat. Flu & DJ 2Buck (Prod. by Oath)

Jim Steps

Hailing from the southern suburbs of Melbourne, Sinks is a young up and coming emcee and producer whose passion for crafting music is constrained only by his never-ending energy. A beast on the mic and a confident experimental producer, Sinks has bypassed the contemporary mainstream feel of other Australian artists to form a niche sound for himself that real hip-hop heads can appreciate. Sinks has now teamed up with Oath for a brand new collaborative project, Vacate The Premises is the second track to be heard from the upcoming project following on from the staunch track Strong, which dropped about a month back. … Continue reading Sinks Vacate The Premises Feat. Flu & DJ 2Buck (Prod. by Oath)

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Force The Remixes EP

Jim Steps

This loose brief was sent out to a select few producers with the goal of creating a different vibe and approach to the eclectic sounds of the Force LP. Realizm from Adelaide, Aussie Ozborn from Brisbane, B Wiv from Melbourne and B-Side from Berlin were up the task. Along for the ride is a new guest appearance from Aetcix and cuts from Melbourne Legend DJ FX. Throw in new artwork from Chad Mann of Third Half Design and a bonus track produced by B-Side and the Remix EP is ready to roll. “Its like a reverse remix, usually things go … Continue reading Force The Remixes EP

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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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Sinks – Day Zero

Jim Steps

Written and self produced over the last two nights, recorded by DJ Biko at A Fat Mommas Project and released today. Sinks calls all out war and disdain for an election result he cannot accept. “Careful what you wish for, you just might get it” Sinks is a member of Melbourne record label Down For The Count Records and recently released his debut LP Backlash which not only received excellent reviews but also secured him a spot on the Sprung Festival through winning the triple j Unearthed Sprung Competition. Sinks – Day Zero is available now as a name your price download.  … Continue reading Sinks – Day Zero

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Force – Force [Produced by Zarkov]

Jim Steps

Melbourne born and bred and raised on a diet of traditional hip hop both local and abroad, Force has been steadily building as an artist since his 2009 debut album Clouded, which featured Maundz, Hunter (RIP), A-Diction and more. From there it was evident that a respect for the art form reigned true. It’s now 2013 and whilst nothing has changed in the respect for the pioneers, the sound Force is bringing certainly has. After forming Down For The Count Records and releasing a slew of crew products, Force has now teamed up with Jackie Onassis producer Zarkov (Raph) to … Continue reading Force – Force [Produced by Zarkov]

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Sinks – Backlash

Jim Steps

2013 marks the debut long player from Melbourne emcee and producer Sinks with this crunching release titled Backlash. Guests on the album include Fatty Phew, Phil Gektor, Sparts, Dazed, Force, Mol One, Olsen, Pompei and Zee.  Production comes from Sinks as well as Ramzee, WIK, Dazed, Phil Gektor, Calski and Batsauce. A brand new clip has dropped coinciding with the release for the track Starts In The Mind. The video was filmed & edited By Jack Shelton courtesy of Finish With The Spinach Productions. You can check that out below. Live 2 Work was the first single to be released from Backlash and … Continue reading Sinks – Backlash

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Music News: Force [Prod. Zarkov]

Jim Steps

Melbourne born and bred and raised on a diet of traditional hip hop both local and abroad, Force has been steadily building as an artist since his 2009 debut album Clouded, which featured Maundz, Hunter (RIP), A-diction and more. From there it was evident that arespect for the art form reigned true. 
It’s now 2013 and whilst nothing has changed in the respect for the pioneers, the sound 
Force is bringing certainly has. After forming Down For The Count Records and releasing a slew of crew products, Force has now teamed up with Jackie Onassis producer Zarkov (Raph) to release … Continue reading Music News: Force [Prod. Zarkov]

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Sinks – Prolifix (Nov 28th)

Jim Steps

One fifth of the Down For The Count collective, Sinks has been named by some of the most respected local hip hop artists and heads as an upcoming rapper to look out for (DJ Sherriff Rosco) and a beast on the mic (Fatty Phew). So after much anticipation, Sinks finally releases his debut 5 track EP, Prolifix… As a young rapper and producer hailing from Melbourne’s inner south, Sinks’ passion for the craft of hip hop is second to none. As a newer MC in the scene he has been able to form a niche sound for himself, bypassing the sound … Continue reading Sinks – Prolifix (Nov 28th)

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Big Noise – Dazed Benefit Show

Jim Steps

Dazed is a producer/emcee and DJ for Down for The Count Records. He has just received the news that due to his high involvement with music throughout his life that his ears have given up and he will have to get nerve surgery and wear hearing aids for the rest of his life. He has been a long time supporter and contributor to the Hip Hop scene in Canberra, Sydney and now Melbourne and is highly respected throughout and has worked with many artists. The local hip hop scene has put forward some of it’s finest to do a benefit … Continue reading Big Noise – Dazed Benefit Show

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Dazed – Hearing Not Listening

Jim Steps

“And I don’t need more to blind me; my vision’s so unsightly, I’m sick of all the bullshit; it’s time to go out fighting.” Hearing Not Listening is the latest solo release from DFTC producer, DJ and MC, Dazed, dropping on 12″ vinyl, CD, and digital format on August 29, 2012. The album reveals a reflective honesty often lost in today’s bipolar and fragmented local scene. A true head dedicated to pure, hard hitting hip hop, Dazed delivers stories of his past with raw sincerity, straight up battle raps with support from a range of guests and original sounds that don’t … Continue reading Dazed – Hearing Not Listening

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DFTC x Tape Death

Jim Steps

Tape Death is a beats collective making tunes in the style of Hip-Hop, Dub-Step, Glitch-Hop, Wonky and more. DFTC Records are a Melbourne based Hip-Hop label consisting of Force, Sparts, Dazed, Sinks and Mol One, taking it back to how things should be done. With the combination of the two collectives comes a new remix album DFTC x Tape Death. Featuring 14 banging tracks the album will be dropping April 29 through dftc.com.au. The release will be available in both digital and hard copy format. Tracklist: 1. 1, 2, 3 (MD Remix) 2. We Go Back (Ilz Remix) 3. No … Continue reading DFTC x Tape Death

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The 93 Mixtape (mixed by Dazed) – A Peak Street x DFTC Project

Jim Steps

In Peak Street’ Magazine’s humble, yet godddam correct, opinion – 1993 was a vintage year for hip hop. 36 Chambers, Doggystyle, Midnight Marauders, 93 Til Infinity, Bacdafuccup, Slaughtahouse, Black Sunday, Lethal Injection, Return of the Boom Bap, Enta Da Stage and Buhloone Mind State are just a hint of the classic albums which hit speakers in the nine-trey. Timeless music. To pay homage to this most awesome of hip hop years, Peak Street put a call out to all Australian MC’s to drop some bars over some classic beats from the year 1993 for a mixtape. All heads had to … Continue reading The 93 Mixtape (mixed by Dazed) – A Peak Street x DFTC Project

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Sparts – Jackabeat

Jim Steps

Continuing on from 2011’s successful DFTC Records releases, Sparts delivers the first offering from the crew for 2012 in the form of the free Jackabeat mixtape. The release contains a varied collection of consistently dope, new and old beats which provide Sparts with a canvas to lace his acerbic verses over. Jaded by the world and what rap has become, Sparts shows there’s still room for meaningful, hard hitting rhymes, as long there’s fire in the belly. Featuring 17 tracks including, Drive and Left For Dead, guest verses from DFTC crew members Force, Dazed, Mol One and Sinks, and mixed by … Continue reading Sparts – Jackabeat

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Sparts – Drive

Jim Steps

Melbourne producer Dazed’s reworking of French artist Kavinsky’s ‘Nightcall’ provides a dark, atmospheric soundscape for emcee, Sparts to deliver two verses of cynical vitriol over. The single is now available for free download now. A short tale of disillusion and anxiety with the pace of a hard boiled, heist thriller, Drive is the first track from Sparts’ upcoming free mixtape, Jackabeat, from Down For The Count Records.  “Life moves fast, so you better move faster.”   Sparts – Jackabeat Mixtape Coming soon. Twitter  ||  Bandcamp  ||  DFTC Records Continue reading Sparts – Drive

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Review: Dazed – Rest In Syn 7″

Jim Steps

There have been a few must have 7″ poppin’ off this year and here’s another to add to the collection. Melbourne Emcee & Producer Dazed, recently dropped a cracker titled Rest In Syn. This limited release, collectors edition vinyl features two deadly tracks from Sydney based artists with his Dazed’s own inimitable production. Rest in Syn is a record that explores this great big, unknowable, inexpressible ride we’re on – and looking back with gratitude to the past and sheer amazement at where our travels have taken us. This theme takes us to the opening track of Side A, No Regrets … Continue reading Review: Dazed – Rest In Syn 7″

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Sin Synik – Sinxtape

Jim Steps

Another free mixtape, wohoo! We sense your sarcasm in these days of every fucken kid dropping “mixtapes” and we understand. Yes, the internet is usually uncapped for most these days but why should you have to wait for something to download only to delete it 5 minutes later cause MC Burnamic just wasn’t what you were looking for? Well it’s alright, we here at Down For The Count Records have got you. Introducing Sin Synik. Some of you have heard him on the Down For The Count Label album, some know him from way back as Sinks in the group Skematics. Some of … Continue reading Sin Synik – Sinxtape

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Down For The Count Records presents – “Down For The Count” Label Album

Jim Steps

The 1935 image taken from the infamous Max Baer vs Joe Louis personifies the first full length release from Down For The Count Records. A surprise attack from the newly formed crew consisting of Dazed, Mol1, Sinks, Sparts and Force, Down For The Count is overflowing with a passion, drive and respect for the genre that lately seems to have gone to the wayside. Sixteen tracks deep and featuring in house production from Dazed combined with heaters from B Wiv, Chris Labs, Double Digits, Shroomz, Alabama, Bipola, Rotten Produce, Flash Forest and Chris Labs has allowed each emcee to craft … Continue reading Down For The Count Records presents – “Down For The Count” Label Album

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Dazed – Rest In Syn 7″ (Out Sept. 30)

Jim Steps

It’s rare for the scene to be blessed with the release of a 7” in these often cynical times. Making music is an expensive habit, and there are a lot of broke artists languishing out there with stillborn plans. Melbourne based producer/MC Dazed has said fuck all that and gone ahead with a limited release, collectors edition vinyl featuring two tracks from Sydney based artists and his own inimitable production. Rest in Syn is a record by a man who still values the memories of flipping through magazines and freaking out on seeing new track produced by a favourite artist; as Dazed puts it, “it’s all … Continue reading Dazed – Rest In Syn 7″ (Out Sept. 30)

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Dazed – Rest In Syn 7″ featuring Rinse and Grand Arkiteks.

Jim Steps

It’s rare for the scene to be blessed with the release of a 7” in these often cynical times. Making music is an expensive habit, and there are a lot of broke artists languishing out there with stillborn plans. Melbourne based producer/MC Dazed has said fuck all that and gone ahead with a limited release, collectors edition vinyl featuring two tracks from Sydney based artists and his own inimitable production. Rest in Syn is a record by a man who still values the memories of flipping through magazines and freaking out on seeing new track produced by a favourite artist; … Continue reading Dazed – Rest In Syn 7″ featuring Rinse and Grand Arkiteks.