M-Phazes takes home an ARIA for “Best Urban Album”
The ARIA Awards is the Australian music industry’s night-of-nights – our Grammy Awards, if you will – although this year all the “genre” categories are being announced prior to Sunday night’s award ceremony.Falling amongst these “genre” categories is the Best Urban Album award, the winner of which was just announced moments ago. Here is the official statement from ARIA:Winning his first ever ARIA Award in the category of Best Urban Album is M-Phazes for the album Good Gracious. Renowned for his ability to craft the perfect beat, his global pedigree is reflected by praise from his peers with an ever-growing … Continue reading M-Phazes takes home an ARIA for “Best Urban Album”
Bliss N Eso – Addicted [Film Clip & Behind The Scenes)
After 3 months in making, Bliss N Eso return with the highly anticipated clip for Addicted! Shot in stop motion using over 2,200 photos. The clip was shot in a warehouse in West Auckland (NZ) which use to be the headquarters for bikie crew Headhunters. The clip features graffiti from none other Askew One and Dues who spent 6 days straight working their way around the warehouse and used over 300 cans of paint. A big shout out to the Fish n Clips crew who helped make this concept come to reality. Addicted was directed by James Solomon and shot … Continue reading Bliss N Eso – Addicted [Film Clip & Behind The Scenes)
Rappertag – 1/6 #13
This is the 13th installment of rappertag featuring 1/6 So far it’s been: 1). 360 2). Urthboy 3.) Brad Strut 4.) Fraksha 5.) Bias B 6.) Newsense 7.) Briggs 8.) Hunter 9.) The Master 10.) Hau 11.) Nay 12.)Lotek 13.)1/6 To Come: 14.) Suffa Born in Australia but raised in Namibia, 1/6 is an African-Australian who is emerging as one of Aussie hip hops freshest talents. Schooled in Africa until 18, he recently returned to Australia to experience a new life. Now based in Melbourne, 1/6 boasts regular appearances with respected groups Illzilla, Public Opinion Afro Orchestra, The Mega Horns, Polo Club, Black Jesus and … Continue reading Rappertag – 1/6 #13
Meggs and Rone feature in The Underbelly Project
In 2009 a project began four stories underneath the skin of New York. For 100 years, a massive subway station sat unfinished, unused, undiscovered. Over the course of the last year, artists have been secretly escorted into that station to leave their creative mark. Unobstructed by the pressures of commercial sales, email, or daily routines, each artist painted for one full night. The original entrance has since been removed and darkness has reclaimed the station. It has become an elusive pirate treasure of contemporary art. Welcome to The Underbelly Project. More details of the project have come to light in … Continue reading Meggs and Rone feature in The Underbelly Project
Drapht Rapunzel Tour
It’s been a long time between drinks for west coast emcee and wordsmith Drapht. Having had a massive 08 and 09, most of 2010 has been spent teaming up with Brothers Grimm producer Trials working on the follow up. Drapht has been holed up in a home studio writing, crossing out, rewriting, cutting, pasting, cutting again, deleting, occasionally banging his head against a wall and then finally kicking back and smiling. The success of 2008’s Brothers Grimm, which spawned the massive radio hits Jimmy Recard and Falling (Jimmy Recard was the #2 most played track on JJJ in 08 and … Continue reading Drapht Rapunzel Tour
Mata & Must – Low Life’s Gospel 12″ EP (Out Nov)
Mata & Must are about to let loose their second vinyl only release for 2010, the Low Life’s Gospel 12″ EP. This time the lads have teamed up with world travelled Rasta/Dub vocalist Jornick Joe Lick from French Guyana, as well as local lynchpin DJ Wasabi (aahh spotlight here). Available digitally and physically in November from iTunes and independent record stores or pre-order now at http://www.pangproductions.com.au Catch Mata & Must on their Business In Tracksuits Tour through November and December with One Sixth and Kings Konekted on selected dates. Vinyl Tracklist: Side A 1. Universal Cryout feat.. Jornick 2. Low … Continue reading Mata & Must – Low Life’s Gospel 12″ EP (Out Nov)
Ravenous – 20Ten
To Melbourne’s hip hop community, Raven started with regular visits to Melbourne’s 106.7 PBS FM back in the prime of The Formula, dropping rhymes on Australia’s most respected and long running hip hop radio show. Raven was the producer and one of two MCs from Lost Soulz, a group he founded with Budsa and DJ Perplex. After honing their stage craft and lyricism in Victoria’s backyards and house parties, Lost Soulz released their highly regarded 2004 debut, Conveyor Belt, and contributed the anthemic Sacrilege to the Nuffsaid Records compilation In Case You Didn’t Know. The group have since made guest … Continue reading Ravenous – 20Ten
Illy – The Chase [Out Now]
Melbourne MC Illy returns with a stunning second album, The Chase. Fuelled by the blazing first single It Can Wait feat. Owl Eyes (#3, #4 most played on Triple J through the first two weeks of October 2010 and added to NOVA nights nationally and across the board in Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane), the album is the addiction to desire- the moments that define all the emotion and uncertainty of the pursuit of happiness. Buoyed by an incredible palette of infectious production, The Chase is filled with soaring melodies (M-Phazes work on Cigarettes), hard hitting flow (We Don’t Care) and unmistakable chart topping appeal … Continue reading Illy – The Chase [Out Now]
Lotek – Rappertag #12
This is the 12th installment of rappertag featuring Lotek So far it’s been: 1). 360 2). Urthboy 3.) Brad Strut 4.) Fraksha 5.) Bias B 6.) Newsense 7.) Briggs 8.) Hunter 9.) The Master 10.) Hau 11.) Nay 12.)Lotek To Come: 13.) 1/6 Previous 3 Tags: Continue reading Lotek – Rappertag #12
Illy – The Chase – 14 Tracks In 14 Days [Day 14]
The anticipation for Illy’s second album, The Chase, continues to grow with the announcement that Triple J has selected it as next week’s Feature Album. Tune in to Triple J all week for your chance to hear more from The Chase! The album’s first single, It Can Wait (feat. Owl Eyes), was the 3rd and 4th most played track on Triple Jfor the last two weeks respectively. The single has also gained across the board NOVA adds through the country, including Nova 969 (Sydney), Nova 919 (Adelaide), Nova 1069 (Brisbane) along with night time rotation nationally. Expect a brand new music video for the single to hit the airwaves very … Continue reading Illy – The Chase – 14 Tracks In 14 Days [Day 14]
Rainman – Can’t See You (Feat. Laneous, Prod. by Chasm): FREE DOWNLOAD
Billed as ‘a watershed in local hip hop’, Rainman (Ray Bourne) has attracted some hefty praise since releasing his debut album Fire in the Belly. Rainman has been hailed as Queensland’s best kept secret with an eloquence for song-writing rarely seen in hip hop. Descriptions of Rainman’s music are consistently praiseworthy – what we have here is hip hop that is honest, thoughtful and fun. Rainman has appeared as a feature artist on the Triple J Hip Hop Show and now allaussie hip hop. His music was selected for the Rhythm and Poetry DVD – a documentary detailing the evolution … Continue reading Rainman – Can’t See You (Feat. Laneous, Prod. by Chasm): FREE DOWNLOAD
Rapaport – One Take Mixtape (Free Download)
Rapaport is a part of hip hop crew Loose Change, front man for theatrical live band The Phonies, creator of hip hop art gameshow Sketch The Rhyme, and part of new record label Big Village. Rapaport independently released his debut solo album Laughing on the Inside in 2009, and has won numerous emcee battles including FBi Radio Iron Lyricist 2009, and runner up in Australian Scribble Jam 2006. Rapaport is now focussed on grime as a solo artist and will be putting out more one take mixes, with a full length grime release due out 2011. Download Mixtape here. Live studio set – … Continue reading Rapaport – One Take Mixtape (Free Download)
Illy – The Chase – 14 Tracks In 14 Days [Day 13]
The anticipation for Illy’s second album, The Chase, continues to grow with the announcement that Triple J has selected it as next week’s Feature Album. Tune in to Triple J all week for your chance to hear more from The Chase! The album’s first single, It Can Wait (feat. Owl Eyes), was the 3rd and 4th most played track on Triple Jfor the last two weeks respectively. The single has also gained across the board NOVA adds through the country, including Nova 969 (Sydney), Nova 919 (Adelaide), Nova 1069 (Brisbane) along with night time rotation nationally. Expect a brand new music video for the single to hit the airwaves very … Continue reading Illy – The Chase – 14 Tracks In 14 Days [Day 13]
Spit Syndicate – Wildside Tour FREE Download
The Wildside Tour heads around the country throughout November, co-headlined by Spit Syndicate with support from Class A. In celebration the lads from Spit Syndicate have released a brand new track, for FREE download. Get that below. Tickets are available now from elefanttraks.oztix.com.au More info on the tour is available here. Wildside Tour feat. The Tongue + Spit Syndicate Supported by Class A 5th November – ANU Bar, CANBERRA, 6th November – The Cambridge Hotel, NEWCASTLE, 11th November – Rocket Room, PERTH 12th November – Mojo’s Bar, FREMANTLE 13th November – Studio 146 (formerly Xomniax), ALBANY 18th November – The National Hotel, GEELONG 19th … Continue reading Spit Syndicate – Wildside Tour FREE Download
Prophet Rayza – 6 Books (Nov 12th)
Following the enormous success of The Spits and Pieces Mixtape (moving ALL 5,000 units within two months of its release, and over 650 downloads to date) Prophet Rayza returns with his latest offering 6 Books on Born Fresh Records. Comprising of 6 original tracks composed by 6 different producers, 6 Books is themed around 6 being a perfect number mathematically, hence the writing of 6 Books depicting the ways of the world as seen through the eyes and pen of a Prophet. The first single This Is, produced by Cam Bluff is your classic boom-bap drum driven hip hop anthem … Continue reading Prophet Rayza – 6 Books (Nov 12th)
Illy – The Chase – 14 Tracks In 14 Days [Day 11]
The anticipation for Illy’s second album, The Chase, continues to grow with the announcement that Triple J has selected it as next week’s Feature Album. Tune in to Triple J all week for your chance to hear more from The Chase! The album’s first single, It Can Wait (feat. Owl Eyes), was the 3rd and 4th most played track on Triple Jfor the last two weeks respectively. The single has also gained across the board NOVA adds through the country, including Nova 969 (Sydney), Nova 919 (Adelaide), Nova 1069 (Brisbane) along with night time rotation nationally. Expect a brand new music video for the single to hit the airwaves very … Continue reading Illy – The Chase – 14 Tracks In 14 Days [Day 11]
Nay – Rappertag (#11)
This is the 11th installment of rappertag. Nay from the Last Kinection. So far it’s been: 1). 360 2). Urthboy 3.) Brad Strut 4.) Fraksha 5.) Bias B 6.) Newsense 7.) Briggs 8.) Hunter 9.) The Master 10.) Hau 11.) Nay To Come: 12.) Lotek Previous 3 Tags: Elefant Traks were thrilled to announce earlier this year that, The Last Kinection are joining their roster and will release their second album The Next of Kin in the second half of 2010. The Last Kinection have close ties with the label: they were the main support on the last national tour with The Herd and … Continue reading Nay – Rappertag (#11)
Space Invaders – National Gallery Of Australia
Drawn entirely from the collection of the National Gallery of Australia, the first Australian institution to have collected this type of work, Space invaders. Australian, street, stencils, posters, paste-ups, zines and stickers surveys the past 10 years of Australian street art. Featuring 150 works by over 40 Australian artists, this exhibition celebrates the energy of street-based creativity and recognises street stencils, posters, paste-ups, zines and stickers as comprising a recent chapter in the development of Australian prints and drawings. Space Invaders: This is a stick up – A Saturday of street art at the National Gallery of Australia. All free. … Continue reading Space Invaders – National Gallery Of Australia
Grafffiti At The Wall 2010
Graffiti at the Wall 2010 is an independently run all aged festival, which promises to be an epic night of hip-hop music, freestyle battles and street art. Solo artists Phatchance & Coptic Soldier will be co-headlining the festival with support from fellow I, Forget Sorry member Johnny Utah. There will also be support from Sydney’s best-kept secret, Daily Meds. Electric Elements Crew will be blasting their melodic mix of funk, blues and hip hop. Dseeva and DJ Skae will be teaming up on stage to produce an amazing set. Opening the festival will be lyrical smart-arse Billy B playing songs … Continue reading Grafffiti At The Wall 2010
Hilltop Hoods – Parade Of The Dead OUT NOW!
In 2010 a virus spread throughout the worlds population killing millions and turning many survivors into mindless zombies. Around the same time of these apocalyptic events the Hilltop Hoods were due to make a DVD for their album ‘State of the Art’. As civilisation collapsed, people died in the streets, thousands starved. The Hoods were so self-involved they made their DVD anyway. ‘Parade of the Dead’ is out now on DVD and Blu Ray! The film is a mixture of live music and interviews and features appearances from Scott Dooley, Funkoars and Briggs. To see footage from ‘Parade of the … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods – Parade Of The Dead OUT NOW!
It’s all about the paint – Ironlak update
SOFLES | Adelaide exhibition recap. A couple of photos from Sofles’ solo exhibition at Bull N Bear in Adelaide last week + some black and white sketches. Photos thanks to Selina Miles. 1/6 | Ironlak freestyle @ Obese Records Store 1/6 Ironlak freestyle at Obese Records store (Melbourne). Another day at Obese Records with 1/6 dropping a freestyle about the colour range from Ironlak paint. Can you pick all the colours mentioned? Download the 1/6 mixtape here Continue reading It’s all about the paint – Ironlak update
Illy – The Chase – 14 Tracks In 14 Days [Day 8]
The anticipation for Illy’s second album, The Chase, continues to grow with the announcement that Triple J has selected it as next week’s Feature Album. Tune in to Triple J all week for your chance to hear more from The Chase! The album’s first single, It Can Wait (feat. Owl Eyes), was the 3rd and 4th most played track on Triple J for the last two weeks respectively. The single has also gained across the board NOVA adds through the country, including Nova 969 (Sydney), Nova 919 (Adelaide), Nova 1069 (Brisbane) along with night time rotation nationally. Expect a brand new … Continue reading Illy – The Chase – 14 Tracks In 14 Days [Day 8]
Briggs – The Blacklist (Interview)
Since exploding onto the national scene a little over a year ago, the incomparable force that is Briggs immediately established himself as a formidable new presence in the local Hip Hop scene. From the moment Briggs dropped his self-released debut EP, the brilliant and groundbreaking Homemade Bombs (2009), it was obvious to everyone that this marked the arrival on the scene, of an emcee with a melodic rapid-fire approach, and a powerful and unique voice. aahh: You talk about your hometown of Shepparton in a few of your tracks. What was the hip hop life like back in Shepp in the earlier days? Briggs: I still live … Continue reading Briggs – The Blacklist (Interview)
Dialectrix – Pieces of a Puzzle Video
The video for the single Pieces of a Puzzle from Dialectrix – Audio Projectile album. Film clip directed and created by Versus. 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 … Continue reading Dialectrix – Pieces of a Puzzle Video
Phatchance – Inkstains (Official Video Clip)
Each year Triple J Unearthed in conjunction with NIDA select five of the most promising new artists from across the country to have a professional video clip directed for one of their tracks. This year Phatchance’s song Inkstains – a jam which has already proven popular on Triple J and community radio networks across the country – was one of those tracks chosen. The video clip is directed by Stephen Nicolazzo and features cameos from Coptic Soldier, Johnny Utah and Smiles Again (Mind Over Matter). Quite frankly it’s messy, colourful and weird (probably in a good way). Phatchance is currently on … Continue reading Phatchance – Inkstains (Official Video Clip)
Phibs – Contra Posita Exhibition
The amazing Phibs (now based in Sydney) is having a solo exhibition titled ‘Contra Posita‘ at Oh Really Gallery in Newtown. The show is an exploration of the different faces of the ‘one’ thing, and opens next Thursday 28 October 2010 6-9pm. Be sure to check it out! http://www.phibs.com http://www.ohreallymagazine.com Continue reading Phibs – Contra Posita Exhibition
Illy The Chase – 14 Tracks In 14 Days [Day 7]
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 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 album, but also an idea of … Continue reading Illy The Chase – 14 Tracks In 14 Days [Day 7]
Rappertag – Hau (Koolism) (#10)
This is the 10th installment of rappertag. Hau from the mighty Koolism Crew. So far it’s been: 1). 360 2). Urthboy 3.) Brad Strut 4.) Fraksha 5.) Bias B 6.) Newsense 7.) Briggs 8.) Hunter 9.) The Master 10.) Hau To Come: 11.) Nay Previous 3 Tags: Koolism are considered to be one of Australia’s first ever hip hop groups. They formed in 1992, and consist of world-class DJ Danielsan, and equally as impressive emcee Hau. They were the first Hip Hop outfit in Australia to win an ARIA award for their album Part 3 – Random Thoughts in 2004. The Umu is dedicated to … Continue reading Rappertag – Hau (Koolism) (#10)
Bigfoot – Giant Steps (Nov. 12)
A stalwart of the Melbourne music scene since the mid 90’s, Bigfoot needs little introduction to those with an ear to the underground. Etching out a reputation for thunderous production, aggressive flows and a formidable stage presence, Bigfoot has been a scene-stealer since day one. Following the momentum created by his regular appearances on the now legendary PBS Formula sessions, Bigfoot began his reputation as a prolific guest-spot killer with his verse on Brad Strut’s Authentic LP in 2001, and he soon appeared on studio tracks and live bills with the likes of Bias B, Tornts, Hospice Crew, Brothers Stoney and Reason. As the … Continue reading Bigfoot – Giant Steps (Nov. 12)
Multiple Release Launch feat. Layla & Dazastah, Maggot Mouf & more
Layla & Dazastah, Maggot Mouf launch, Unda Dwella launch, RAID of RKS, Wolverine launch, Blest launch and DJ Boomski – Sat. 6th of November Australia’s first couple of rap: Layla & Dazastah rocking a combined set. Maggot Mouf launching his You’re All Ears album. Unda Dwella – Everyone Loves U.D. mixtape launch. RAID from RKS trekking up from Melbourne to grace the local crowd. Wolverine from Perth via Sydney launching his Street Music album. Blest launching his Shades of Gray debut. DJ Boomski handling the decks throughout the night. $18+BF presold through Rocking Horse Records, OzTix.com.au or their retail network. … Continue reading Multiple Release Launch feat. Layla & Dazastah, Maggot Mouf & more
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