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The Statesmen – Drama To The Finish (Nov. 19)

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So now after many paths traveled Karsniogenics is heaps proud to announce the official release date for the long awaited debut album from The Statesmen, aptly titled Drama To The Finish. Available at all good stores including JB-HiFi and iTunes, the album drops November 19th, through new distribution partners Obese Records. To fire it up a little the guys are dropping the next joint free in the coming weeks so keep yo ears to the tweet street for that one. In case you missed the first single download Whatever The Cost feat. Lazy Grey you can steal it guilt free … Continue reading The Statesmen – Drama To The Finish (Nov. 19)

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Illy The Chase – 14 Tracks In 14 Days [Day 5]

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In the lead up to the release of his anticipated second album The Chase, Melbourne MC Illy has launched ‘14 Tracks in 14 Days’. What is 14 Tracks in 14 Days you ask? Commencing last Friday the 15th of October. Illy will be uploading 1 track per day off his new album The Chase for streaming via his official website http://www.illyal.com Each track will be accompanied by a detailed description of the song, sharing exclusive details like the meanings behind the songs through to the recording process. This is intended to give fans not only an in-depth insight into the … Continue reading Illy The Chase – 14 Tracks In 14 Days [Day 5]

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Illy: The Chase Album Preview – 14 Tracks In 14 Days

Jim Steps

In the lead up to the release of his anticipated second album The Chase, Melbourne MC Illy has launched ‘14 Tracks in 14 Days’. What is 14 Tracks in 14 Days you ask? Commencing last Friday the 15th of October. Illy will be uploading 1 track per day off his new album The Chase for streaming via his official website http://www.illyal.com Each track will be accompanied by a detailed description of the song, sharing exclusive details like the meanings behind the songs through to the recording process. This is intended to give fans not only an in-depth insight into the … Continue reading Illy: The Chase Album Preview – 14 Tracks In 14 Days

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Thundamentals – Still Sleepin’ Tour 2010

Jim Steps

Almost 12 months to the day since releasing their debut album Sleeping On Your Style, Thundamentals are showing no signs of slowing down as they announce their Still Sleepin’ Tour. This upcoming tour will be the last chance this year for fans to catch Thundamentals touring their debut album Sleeping On Your Style before they release new material in 2011. As well as appearances at Newtown Festival and Peats Ridge Festival, two of these tour shows will see Thundamentals team up with USA legends Bone Thugs-N-Harmony on their 2010 Australian tour. Still Sleepin’ Tour 2010 Nov 14th @ Newtown Festival, … Continue reading Thundamentals – Still Sleepin’ Tour 2010

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allaussie spotlight on: DJ Wasabi

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To Australian hip-hop, dnb and dubstep heads, DJ Wasabi needs no introduction. The 25-year old turntablist, DJ, producer and youth mentor has amassed quite a reputation and following throughout his 13 years behind the decks. Long considered one of the pioneers of the Melbourne urban scene, Wasabi holds down three separate weekly club residencies, national tours, youth mentor programs and is the head engineer at Tetris Sound Studios in Brunswick. Wasabi’s much sought after DJ skills have landed him gigs djing for Kool Kieth earlier this year and supports for Redman & Method Man, Jean Grae, Talib Kwali, Scribe, DJ … Continue reading allaussie spotlight on: DJ Wasabi

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Illy – The Chase (Initial Details) + The Three Up Tour

Jim Steps

Obese Records have also announced the initial details about the anticipated second album from Illy. Titled The Chase, the album will be out later October. The album’s first single, It Can Wait feat. Owl Eyes will be available soon. The album’s producers include M-Phazes, J-Skub, Taku, J-Squared and Styalz Fuego. Illy will soon embark on the nationwide Three-Up Tour alongside 360 and Skryptcha. Be sure to check him out on tour to get your first sample of his new material. Three-Up Tour: Showcasing three of the country’s most talented emcees, the nationwide Three Up Tour brings Illy, 360 and Skryptcha … Continue reading Illy – The Chase (Initial Details) + The Three Up Tour

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Obese Records Block Party Rewards Interstaters!

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With the excitement of this year’s 10th Anniversary Block Party still fresh, we are happy to announce that all of those making the trek down to Melbourne from around the country will be rewarded for their efforts. If you are travelling to Melbourne for the show, be sure to stop by the Obese Records Retail Store in Prahran with your boarding pass/itinerary, photo ID and Block Party ticket to score yourself a limited Block Party pack* that includes rare posters, stickers and other promotional material from Obese Records and Ironlak. *packs are limited and will be available from Thursday 7th … Continue reading Obese Records Block Party Rewards Interstaters!

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Skryptcha – Get Mine (Video Clip)

Jim Steps

Sydney emcee Skryptcha’s debut full length, The Numbers, is out now and receiving positive buzz! The Numbers features impressive production by M-Phazes, Chasm, Jase and more and featuring the triple J added single Get Mine (#17 most played track on the J last week). You can now can check out the brand new video for the single for Get Mine right here. After a successful hometown Sydney show this past weekend, Skryptcha will hit the road as part of the Illy/360/Skryptcha Three-Up Tour kicking off in a few weeks. Stay tuned for more on that! Continue reading Skryptcha – Get Mine (Video Clip)

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A-Diction – Walkin Alone (Review)

Jim Steps

Walkin Alone is the title to Melbourne duo emcee’s Breach and Boltz. Many will recognise these two, with previous mixtape releases under their belt, some may also remember Boltz’ classic Wishlist release from years back. Walkin Alone is an album which combines the observations of city life, relationships, the future and even the 7 deadly sins into a hip hop painted outline of Boltz and Breachs reality. Walkin Alone the title track to the album has Breach and Boltz asking the hip hop community to join them on a journey or they will be going it alone. Lewis One provides … Continue reading A-Diction – Walkin Alone (Review)

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Dialectrix – Audio Projectile Trailer

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The trailer for the new Dialectrix album, Audio Projectile – Out September 17 via Obese Records. Album written by Dialectrix, 2Buck
Produced by Plutonic Lab. Trailer created by Versus Media. The unique synergy created between artists was a defining character in the creativity and success of hip hop during the 1990s. Hip hop crews were bound together by their ideas in the moment and this interaction, at times tense, marked an incredible era in the genre’s history. Dialectrix, along with Mercury Prize winner Plutonic Lab and prolific Sydney DJ 2buck have taken this historical approach to produce Audio Projectile, the second album from one of Australia’s most … Continue reading Dialectrix – Audio Projectile Trailer

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Dialectrix – Audio Projectile (Sept 17)

Jim Steps

The unique synergy created between artists was a defining character in the creativity and success of hip hop during the 1990s. Hip hop crews were bound together by their ideas in the moment and this interaction, at times tense, marked an incredible era in the genre’s history. Dialectrix, along with Mercury Prize winner Plutonic Lab and prolific Sydney DJ 2buck have taken this historical approach to produce Audio Projectile, the second album from one of Australia’s most talented wordsmiths. The album is the work of collaboration in the truest sense. Aiming to capture the vivid sounds of the classics, Audio … Continue reading Dialectrix – Audio Projectile (Sept 17)

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Skryptcha – The Numbers Album Launch

Jim Steps

Skryptcha – The Numbers Album Launch! Supported by True Vibenation & Johnny Utah – Sept 4th Heralded as one of Australian Hip Hops best up and comers, Skryptcha brings his debut album The Numbers to the live arena. Debuting at Number 28 on the ARIA Urban Charts, Skryptcha has delivered what MAG describe as an an uncannily mature debut. Featuring production from world-class beatsmiths such as; Chasm, M-Phazes, Domingo (US) & Jase, Skryptcha has provided a glorious mix of soulful beats and intelligent lyricism. After supporting some of the nations biggest names (Pegz, Muph & Plutonic, Drapht, Hyjak N Torcha) … Continue reading Skryptcha – The Numbers Album Launch

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Spit Syndicate – Starry Eyed Video

Jim Steps

The video for Starry Eyed. From the acclaimed new Spit Syndicate album Exile. Out now from Obese Records. The clip is directed by Artifact Digital, the incredibly talented crew that are behind the Jess Harlen, Gully Platoon, Illy, Ozi Batla, Dialectrix, Horrorshow, Mantra film clips..they’ve done a whole lot of crazy shit before, check out their website here. Behind the scenes at the Starry Eyed video shoot. Continue reading Spit Syndicate – Starry Eyed Video

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A-Diction – Walkin’ Alone

Jim Steps

The name A-Diction says it all; wordplay, cleverness, and an overall obsession with the previous two points. Born and raised in Melbourne, the duo consists of emcee’s Breach and Boltz. Breach, the precise wordsmith with focussed flow and witty punchlines, and Boltz, the crooner known for his explosive debut album The Wishlist, which featured international heavyweight Royce da 5’9” and local producer extraordinaire M-Phazes. Walkin’ Alone is the title of your first LP release and features a whole range of crews and mates chipping with vocals, beats and cuts on various tracks, from M-Phazes to Fraksha and Mules to DJ Juice of the battlehogs, Doc Felix and more. Has this release … Continue reading A-Diction – Walkin’ Alone

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Obese Records – Block Party 2010 (10 Year Anniversary)

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This year Obese Records proudly announces a very special 10th anniversary edition of Block Party. Inviting you back to the place where it all began, this hometown show will landmark a celebration of over 70 releases as well as the labels many successes during its 10 year reign within Australia’s flourishing music industry. In addition to the ARIA Awards, the Gold and Platinum albums, Obese Records has pushed Australian hip hop into the mainstream music conscience. Block Party 2010: Obese Records 10th Anniversary will feature live performances from Mantra, Dialectrix, M-Phazes, Illy, Spit Syndicate, Pegz, Bias B, Skryptcha plus many … Continue reading Obese Records – Block Party 2010 (10 Year Anniversary)

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M-Phazes – Good Gracious album launch tour

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On March 27th in Melbourne’s Espy Gershwin Room, Australia’s #1 Hip-Hop producer M-Phazes brought together some of Australia’s finest emcee’s and performers to help him launch his debut album Good Gracious and allaussie hip hop were lucky enough to be there. Drapht, Phrase, Pegz, Illy, Muph with Candice Monique, Mantra, 13th Son, Dialectrix, Delta, Nine High, Haunts, a full band, mini choir and even a marching band made up the 35+ crew performing as part of M-Phazes unforgettable show! Catch M-Phazes from August through September 2010 on his official Good Gracious album launch tour – This is one not to … Continue reading M-Phazes – Good Gracious album launch tour

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Skryptcha – The Numbers (Out Today)

Jim Steps

Sydney emcee Skryptcha will be releasing his anticipated debut full length today! Titled The Numbers, the fourteen-track outing is an honest and personal expression of Skryptcha’s love for the music wrapped up in that old boom-bap and soul sound. Like those who have made a mark in the past, the album is a glorious mix of deft production work, intelligent lyricism and story telling. The Numbers features impressive production by M-Phazes, Chasm, Jase and more and includes the Triple J added single Get Mine. You can stream the track on Skryptcha’s MySpace page. Skryptcha will also play the final leg … Continue reading Skryptcha – The Numbers (Out Today)

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A-Diction – Walkin’ Alone (August 6)

Jim Steps

The name A-Diction says it all; wordplay, cleverness, and an overall obsession with the previous two points. Born and raised in Melbourne, the duo consists of emcee’s Breach and Boltz. Breach, the precise wordsmith with focussed flow and witty punchlines, and Boltz, the crooner known for his explosive debut album The Wishlist, which featured international heavyweight Royce da 5’9” and local producer extraordinaire M-Phazes. Yet, having released a number of well received works (2005’s To be Announced EP; last year’s The Three Year Itch mixtape and more recently the In Good Company mixtape), the group have never released a full … Continue reading A-Diction – Walkin’ Alone (August 6)

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M-Phazes – Good Gracious National Tour

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Presented by: ITSOFFICIAL.COM.AU After spending two long years crafting his masterpiece, M-Phazes released his debut album Good Gracious to critical acclaim, debuting at #20 on the Aria charts and #1 on the independent AIR charts. M-Phazes has proven himself a production force to be reckoned with having produced tracks on almost every major Australian release in the last few years (Bliss N Eso, Phrase, Drapht etc) and landing placements with a who’s who of the US music industry (Pharoahe Monch, Amerie, M.O.P. etc). Now Australia’s number #1 Hip-Hop export is set to embark upon his first ever, national tour and … Continue reading M-Phazes – Good Gracious National Tour

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Interview with Eloquor about his new album ‘Charge’

Jim Steps

Charge is the title to your highly anticipated second LP release, after the successful debut effort on Move Up. Whats  been the biggest change for you personally and musically going into the making of Charge? I guess I was much more picky with the beats I chose for Charge. I really tried to get as many beat reels together from as many strong producers as I possibly could to get the sound I was after. I also got to hypeman for Briggs on the Hilltop Hoods tour last year which definitely influenced my perspective on how I wanted my music … Continue reading Interview with Eloquor about his new album ‘Charge’

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Spit Syndicate – Exile (New website)

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Spit Syndicate have just launched their brand spanking new website, featuring design by April77. The site is packed with news, pics, lyrics and all that Spit Syndicate goodness. Starry-Eyed – the new video for the first single from Exile is currently in production. Watch this space! In the meantime – peep this short clip of the Double S live on stage rocking various venues across the country… Spit Syndicate are no strangers to the live circuit, having played successive Obese Block Party tours and joining crew-members Horrorshow on the wildly-successful Inside Story tour in March. The Starry-Eyed National Tour is … Continue reading Spit Syndicate – Exile (New website)

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Skryptcha – The Numbers Album Sampler (July 23)

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From one city skyline to another, Sydney emcee Skryptcha digs into hip hop’s East Coast influence for direction and tone on his much anticipated debut full length. Titled The Numbers, this fourteen track outing is an honest and personal expression of Skryptcha’s personality and love for the music wrapped up in that old boom-bap and soul sound. Like those who have made a mark in the past, The Numbers is a glorious mix of deft production work and intelligent lyricism and story telling. Enlisting production from noted Australian beatmakers M-Phazes, Chasm, Jase and Ante Escobar alongside international input from Domingo … Continue reading Skryptcha – The Numbers Album Sampler (July 23)

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Spit Syndicate – Exile (Interview)

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Nick Lupi from the Spit Syndicate catches up with allaussie hip hop to talk about their new release Exile, touring, competing with hip hop legend Ozi Batla plus more: aahh: Exile has just dropped lads, congrats on the release. Brilliant is something that comes to mind. Tell us a little about the album? Nick Lupi: Big ups Jim, thank you – glad you like it. I much prefer to let the music speak for itself rather than try to describe it with words, but in terms of the album, it’s the culmination of a lot of late nights and long … Continue reading Spit Syndicate – Exile (Interview)

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Eloquor – Charge July 2

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Like the glow of the city streets, Melbourne’s Eloquor is the amalgamation of a spiritual soul with the battered underground. A talented lyricist and memorable performer, Eloquor’s pedigree is built upon his responsibilities of being a hip hop poet devoted to uplifting the community and a teacher to those less privileged. Featuring production from noted names like M-Phazes and Jase, and digging deep into the aural landscape of New York’s hip hop roots, Charge is his second full length album, and like its commanding title, the music captures the drive and will to keep living through the uphill ride of … Continue reading Eloquor – Charge July 2

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Chasm – Vida Sunshyne shows

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Chasm & Vida Sunshyne will be touring throughout Australia in July and July supporting The Beautiful Girls on their national tour. They will also be performing at the Winter Magic Festival in Katoomba and supporting Muph & Plutonic at the Hi-Fi Bar in Melbourne. Fri 4th June Supporting The Beautiful Girls @ Tivoli, Brisbane Sat 5th June Supporting The Beautiful Girls @ Tivoli, Brisbane Fri 11th June Supporting Muph & Plutonic @ Hi-Fi Bar, Melbourne Sat 19th June Winter Magic Festival @ Baroque, Katoomba Fri 25th June Supporting The Beautiful Girls @ The Palace, Melbourne Sat 10th July Supporting The … Continue reading Chasm – Vida Sunshyne shows

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Spit Syndicate – Starry-Eyed National Tour

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ARIA-nominated hip-hop group Spit Syndicate are poised to hit the road in July in support of their latest release Exile on the ‘Starry-Eyed National Tour’. The Sydney duo recently released their highly anticipated sophomore album Exile to widespread acclaim, debuting at no. 8 on the ARIA Urban charts and no.3 on the AIR Album Charts. With their lead single Starry-Eyed currently on Triple J, the Double S are set to embark on a headline tour around Australia, joined by special local guests at each stop. Accompanied on stage by musical mercenary DJ Joyride, Spit Syndicate have built a monster reputation … Continue reading Spit Syndicate – Starry-Eyed National Tour

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Muph & Plutonic Headline HiFi Birthday Bash

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Iconic live music venue The HiFi are celebrating their birthday in June and have lined up Muph & Plutonic to headline shows at both their Melbourne and Brisbane locations. After touring the nation as part of this year’s Groovin’ The Moo festival, Muph & Plutonic will hit the HiFi June 11th in Melbourne before heading to Brisbane June 12th. Labelmates Chasm & Vida-Sunshyne will feature at the Melbourne show while Jess Harlen will perform at both dates. The Optimen and Rainman will feature in Brisbane with more to be announced shortly for Melbourne. Tickets for both shows are on sale … Continue reading Muph & Plutonic Headline HiFi Birthday Bash

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Mantra – Power Of The Spoken album launch

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With a successful touring run supporting Urthboy already in motion (Sneakquel Tour – Adelaide leg gig review here), acclaimed Melbourne emcee Mantra is gearing up for his hometown launch show on the 28 May. Celebrating the release of his Triple J featured, debut full length album Power of the Spoken, Mantra will take to the East Brunswick Club with DJ Wasabi. Mata & Must and Class A have been lined up as supports for the evening. Tickets are $18. The show is shaping up to be a killer, with  Mantra and Wasabi putting together a one-off set featuring visuals, special … Continue reading Mantra – Power Of The Spoken album launch

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Maundz Interview – Mr Nobody (2010)

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Melbourne emcee Maundz released his full length LP yesterday, titled Mr Nobody. Let us tell you, it’s one you want to get your hands on.  Distributed by Obese, mixed and mastered by Deece at Omni Hieroglyphic Studios, Mr Nobody is Maundz’ social commentary on a world that doesn’t seem to have a clue…and boy does it do it well. We caught up with Maundz to have a quick chat about the release of his highly entertaining album Mr Nobody. Your debut album Mr Nobody dropped only yesterday, how are you feeling about it all? I feel fucking great man, feels … Continue reading Maundz Interview – Mr Nobody (2010)

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Cover Of The Moment – Spit Syndicate – Starry Eyed single

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Spit Syndicate are set to take Australia by storm next week when they drop their sophomore LP titled Exile. We have already had a quick sneak peek at the album and let us tell you, get excited. Not to give too much away, we’ve decided to award the ‘Cover Of The Moment’ to Spit Syndicates – Starry Eyed single cover (just wait till you see the LP). You may or may not have seen this one, but it features two tracks both produced by fellow One Dayer, Adit(Horroshow). The guys over at April77 Design never seem to fail to impress. … Continue reading Cover Of The Moment – Spit Syndicate – Starry Eyed single