Illy The Chase – 14 Tracks In 14 Days [Day 6]
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 6]
Coopers Alive 2010 – It’s The Joint! [ADL]
It’s The Joint will be the biggest hip hop party Adelaide has seen this year and everyones invited to come party down at the Adelaide UniBar. With a lineup like this, you are guaranteed the best night of 2010. Adroit Effusive w/ DJ Snair Pagen Elypsis Headstrong Company Realizm DJ Sanchez DJ Despair And very special guests who will both be rocking full sets… Evidence (of Dilated Peoples) Total Eclipse (of X-Ecutioners) Oh and not to mention with the good people at Coopers sponsoring the event as part of Coopers Alive 2010….. you know there will be great drink specials. … Continue reading Coopers Alive 2010 – It’s The Joint! [ADL]
DJ Skae’s – A-List [Coming Soon]
After dropping DJ Skae’s Guestlist about a year ago, DJ Skae is back with another killer compilation album, DJ Skae’s A-List. This time Skae has chosen artists from around the country to submit songs for this compilation and Australia’s finest hip hop artists have delivered some heat. With artists from each state, Fluent Form (VIC), Draz (TAS) , D’Opus & Ro’Shambo (ACT), Torcha & B-Don (NSW), Tommy Illfigga (QLD), Chase (SA) and Hunter (WA) to name a few, this compilation album showcases the hottest hip hop from around the country. This album also features international collaborations with the likes of … Continue reading DJ Skae’s – A-List [Coming Soon]
The Winnie Coopers – Surface Parasites Album Launch [QLD]
Geek hip-hop all-stars, The Winnie Coopers return in style with the launch of their hotly tipped new album Surface Parasites on October 23 at Fitzy’s Loganholme for a one night only Brisbane hip-hop triple bill party which also features The Optimen and The Coalition Crew. The Winnie Coopers have been working hard to move this country forward and out of a musical recession that… has seen the increase in boat arrivals for the likes of Justin Beiber, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry and have therefore taken the extraordinary fiscal approach by appointing a 15 year old school student as their … Continue reading The Winnie Coopers – Surface Parasites Album Launch [QLD]
The Statesmen – Drama To The Finish (Nov. 19)
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)
T – Place Where I Wannabe (Oct. 27th)
After 2 years of hosting Melbourne’s hip-hop video magazine The Burning Underground and gaining local praise for his group 27 Politics, the single letter emcee aptly named T is set to take centre stage for his solo debut. Titled The Place Where I Wannabe, T takes listeners on a sound scaped journey though 7 songs and collaborates with close friends along the way. While maintaining his aggressive delivery we do see a more conscious and politically aware T and this is no more apparent then on Money Women Power Greed, whereby fellow MC’s Vishus and Gzutek appear to speak their … Continue reading T – Place Where I Wannabe (Oct. 27th)
Wildside Tour feat. The Tongue + Spit Syndicate Supported by Class A
For those of you who have been following The Tongue saga we’re relieved to let you know he has been released and is free to tour Australia in November. His touring partners, Spit Syndicate, covered his legal expenses (hello, record label?) and we caught the big moment where they met up on tape above. If you need a refresher on the infamous ‘press conference’ that got The Tongue into trouble, you can see the video here. The Wildside Tour heads around the country throughout November, co-headlined by Spit Syndicate with support from Class A. Tickets are available now from elefanttraks.oztix.com.au … Continue reading Wildside Tour feat. The Tongue + Spit Syndicate Supported by Class A
Illy The Chase – 14 Tracks In 14 Days [Day 5]
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]
Axiom – Digi 12 Inch 02 [Free Download]
Axiom’s 2nd release in their series of digital 12 inches Digi 12 Inch 02 is now available for Free Download. This time Axiom have come out swinging with 2 banging new tracks including instrumentals and accapella’s for both. Side A: Anthem Anthem is a hard-hitting track that sets the story straight for Axiom. From where they began to where they are now. Side B: Bootlaces On Bootlaces, Kay Illa reflects on his experiences working in the WA mines in 2009 to tell a story that spans topics ranging from suicide, relationship breakdown to the day-to-day grind of working for a … Continue reading Axiom – Digi 12 Inch 02 [Free Download]
Mind Over Matter – This Weeks Triple J Unearthed Feature Artist
Following the release of their lead single Rappers In Wonderland, Mind Over Matter have been announced as this weeks Triple J Unearthed Feature Artist. Since release the single has already been added to spot rotation on Triple J as well as full rotation on Sydney’s FBi. Mind Over Matter will be setting off an east coast tour later this year. http://www.triplejunearthed.com Emerging from Sydney’s vibrant hip hop community in 2006, the duo known as Mind Over Matter quickly established themselves as artists to be reckoned with. Through their highly lauded mixtape For Our Hip Hoppers, they successfully built and earned … Continue reading Mind Over Matter – This Weeks Triple J Unearthed Feature Artist
Illy: The Chase Album Preview – 14 Tracks In 14 Days
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
Rappertag: Hunter #8 & The Master #9
This is the 8th installment of rappertag. Hunter from the mighty SBX Crew and The Master. 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 To Come: 10.) Hau (Koolism) Previous Tags: Western Australian emcee Hunter, and his upcoming release with DJ Vame, entitled Monster House. Track list is pretty tight with some big names appering including Raph, Reason, Nick Sweeper, Dyverse, Intalekt and fellow SBX crew members Dazastah and Layla. The album dropped March 5th 2010, available through Obese Distribution. All tracks are produced by DJ Vame. Say A Prayer and … Continue reading Rappertag: Hunter #8 & The Master #9
Urthboy News!
Recently at the Big Sound Conference held in Brisbane Tim Levinson aka Urthboy and member of The Herd, talks about his early influences, the success of The Herd, his latest release as Urthboy, and his experiences as owner of the successful label Elefant Traks. Interviewed by Bluejuice singer/songwriter and music journalist Jake Stone. In other related news, Urthboy won an Independent Music Award and also got nominated for ARIA. Nice work! REMEMBER: There’s only a few days left to contribute your video or photos as entries close for the ‘Your Thing’ comp Monday 18th October. Full details here. New Urthboy … Continue reading Urthboy News!
360 – Please Be Seated 2 (Stream)
If you enjoyed 360’s – Please Be Seated, you’ll be happy to know that its sequel (the creatively titled Please Be Seated 2) has arrived. With features from JJJ favourite Seth Sentry and Scribble Jam Champion Justice, song titles like Naomi Campbell and Facebook Fiend, and flips of your favourite Drake, Tame Impala and Kings Of Leon jams, PBS2 is a banger on paper and a monster in your headphones. Streaming here now!!! PBS2 Full Details: 8 tracks; features Justice, GMC, Seth Sentry; re-makes of songs by Drake, Kings Of Leon, Tame Impala, Big Boi; hard copies available from 360 … Continue reading 360 – Please Be Seated 2 (Stream)
Axiom’s Top 5 12 Inches Of All Time
After the release of Axiom Digi 12″ 1 a few months ago, Kay Illa and Bom are back with Digi 12″ 2. In honor of the release we got the guys to talk about their top 5 12″ of all time. We didn’t say Australian albums must feature……but it’s good to see some representation up there! BIG L A1 Put It On A2 Put It On – Instrumental A3 Put It On – Radio Edit A4 Put It On – Accapella B1 Put It On – L.G. Remix B2 Put It On – L.G. Instrumental B3 Put It On – … Continue reading Axiom’s Top 5 12 Inches Of All Time
Rappertag – Briggs (#7)
This is the 7th installment of rappertag. Briggs Interview with allaussie hip hop dropping soon. So far it’s been: 1). 360 2). Urthboy 3.) Brad Strut 4.) Fraksha 5.) Bias B 6.) Newsense 7.) Briggs To Come: 8.) Hunter Previous Tags: *Please checkout and support http://www.rappertag.com. For all your rappertag needs. Continue reading Rappertag – Briggs (#7)
Throwaways Vol. 2 – Crixus (Free DL)
Its been a long time between releases for MC/Producer Crixus, but for fans of his individual style of honest, introspective lyricism, its worth the wait. Throwaways Vol. 2 is the first full length release from Crixus since 2007 & the first release by newly formed Tasmanian hip hop label, Edge of the World Records. A hectic music schedule (& life) over the past 6 years, encompassing everything from resident club nights, regular radio appearances, national & international support slots, to quiet spoken word poetry nights in dingy cafes & published work in national poetry reviews has led to inevitable delays, … Continue reading Throwaways Vol. 2 – Crixus (Free DL)
What’s “Your Thing”? – Urthboy Asks
Hey Peeps! URTHBOY here. I’ve just written a track called Your Thing (check below) which is all about what inspires me and what keeps me ticking. I’m after all of YOU young peoples, Australia wide, to help me make the video clip for it! So what’s the drill? Me and my friends from ReachOut.com are putting the call out to young people across the country to submit user — generated video and photos which address the theme of the song Don’t Waste Your Thing. So. What is your thing? It could be dancing, painting, martial arts, football, writing, playing guitar … Continue reading What’s “Your Thing”? – Urthboy Asks
Banksy directs new Simpsons title sequence
UK graffiti artist Banksy has created a controversial title sequence for long-running US animation The Simpsons. The latest intro, which was shown in the US on Sunday, opens with the street artist’s tag scrawled across the town of Springfield. It closes with a minute-long sequence showing dozens of sweatshop workers in a warehouse painting cartoon cells and making Simpsons merchandise. The episodes titled is called MoneyBart. The extended sequence was apparently inspired by reports the show outsources the bulk of their animation to a company in South Korea. According to the street artist, his storyboard led to delays, disputes over … Continue reading Banksy directs new Simpsons title sequence
Thundamentals – Still Sleepin’ Tour 2010
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
6 on the St | Episode 5 | Dialect & Despair
Dialect & Despair – The Vortex Review 6 on the St is a film project that takes an intimate look at 12 Adelaide artists in a series of six-minute documentaries. Next guest in the line-up of local talent: Dialect & Despair Dialect began rhyming at the tender age of 12, inspired by his eldest brothers collection of classic 80’s/90’s era Hip Hop. Entering his first freestyle battle at the age of 13 Dialect took it out and went on to win countless more battles making him a force to be reckoned with on the mic at an early age. Well … Continue reading 6 on the St | Episode 5 | Dialect & Despair
Pagen Elypsis – EXCLUSIVE Free Tracks + MC Comp Winners
Pagen Elypsis will be launching their debut album One Way Ticket on October 9th in Adelaide at Fowlers Live, North Terrace (opposite the skate park). Special guests Crate Creeps and Dialect & Despair will be performing on the night…bam…plus an underage emcee comp. (This is an all ages show!) Line up: Pagen Elypsis Crate Creeps (QLD) Dialect and Despair Hosted by Simplex of Terra Firma Tickets $20 Licensed ALL AGES. Pre-sale tickets are now available from selected stores. Tickets available from Clinic116, Da Klinic, Cold Krush and through DON. Email donstudios@gmail.com. Doors open at 7.30pm. Visit Pagen Elypsis on Facebook … Continue reading Pagen Elypsis – EXCLUSIVE Free Tracks + MC Comp Winners
Metro Gallery – On The Wall (Melbourne)
This show will be one the biggest collection of contemporary street art ever shown in Australia, and includes pieces by some of the most notorious internationally renowned artists including; Blek le Rat: Blek is considered to be the godfather of stencil art, and has been producing street work for 30 years. He’s both a pioneer on the streets and in the transition to gallery work, and has inspired a generation of stencil artists. His signature Rat stencil that covered the streets of Paris in the 80’s is one of the most striking images in street art history. Banksy: Banksy hardly … Continue reading Metro Gallery – On The Wall (Melbourne)
Rappertag 5 – Bias B
Undertow – Minds Believing LP (FREE)
Undertow MC has kindly released his LP Minds Believing for FREE download all this week, he would also like to know all your thoughts and comments on the release. Grab your copy, share it around and tell your mates. Most of the production on Minds Believing is handled by Dazed and features AyeOne, Swarmy, Nehi, Double G, Logical, Flawlezz and more. Download here. (https://www.yousendit.com/download/WTNKWWVwTlFTSUN4dnc9PQ) Tracklisting: 1. Timeless Lifestyle (Produced by Rob Hectik) 2. All For One & One For All (Produced by Dazed) 3. Open Doors (Produced by Dazed) 4. Swagger feat. Dazed & Flawlezz (Produced by Dazed). 5. Some Call … Continue reading Undertow – Minds Believing LP (FREE)
Rappertag #4 (Fraksha)
This is the 4th installment of rappertag. So far it’s been: 1). 360 2). Urthboy 3.) Brad Strut 4.) Fraksha 5.) Bias B Check previous tags here. You can check out a whole heap of Fraksha’s tracks right here. Continue reading Rappertag #4 (Fraksha)
allaussie hip hop spotlight on: Blades Crew
Napoleon once said; “Victory belongs to the most persevering”. Although the Blades boys have never attempted to rule France, emcees Kid Lyrical and Wizardry and DJ Likewyze, along with flexi-member and three times (and current) NSW DMC Champion, DJ Skoob, are taking the James Brown method of musicianship: hard-working and fun as hell! The band, based in Newcastle, have been setting stages alight the world over with their discerning fusion of hip-hop, dub, crunk and whatever else tickles their fancy; from a much-coveted slot on the Pyramid Rock Festival line-up in 2005, to wowing English crowds (where the lads were … Continue reading allaussie hip hop spotlight on: Blades Crew
Big Village @ Dust Tones
Two months since the new hip hop label’s massive launch in August, Big Village crew bring their fresh and exciting sounds to Dust Tones at beach rd Hotel. Three acts from the Big Village record label, Daily Meds, Loose Change and True Vibenation will be joining DJ Max Gosford at the beach rd hotel on Friday Ocotber 8th. Big Village is an independent record label representing and run by a new wave of Sydney’s finest Hip Hop artists. Since their formation and launch in August, they have secured a distribution deal and released their first official EP from The Daily … Continue reading Big Village @ Dust Tones
I Forget, Sorry! National Tour
On the back of a year already packed with a massive touring schedule, including the national Inkstains tour and supports for heavy weight acts like Method Man & Redman, DJ Premier and The Beatnuts; Solo Artists Phatchance & Coptic Soldier are once again hitting the road with their unique brand of fiercely independent, progressive Australian hip-hop. Both solo artists have quickly established themselves as key members in the new guard of Australian Hip-Hop music, their pragmatic approach and personal song writing has bridged the genre gap and seen them forge a dedicated and growing following beyond the typical reach of … Continue reading I Forget, Sorry! National Tour
allaussie spotlight on: DJ Wasabi
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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