Rhyme Asylum – Solitary Confinement (Feat. Prod. By DJ Butcher)
Rhyme Asylum are a Hip-Hop group hailing from London, United Kingdom comprising of music artists: Possessed, Psiklone & Skirmish. ‘RA’ are focused on bringing back classic “Boom Bap” hip-hop, accompanied by thought provoking, vivid lyricism. The group’s most recent self-released project Solitary Confinement released April 23rd and features Ill Bill, Crooked I, Reain and DarkStar. Plus heavyweight production from all over the globe from: Engineer, Al’Tarba, The Returners, Chemo, Hirolla, Profound, DJ Butcher, Think and Ill Fated. The album art features photography from the incredibly talented RomanyWG. The photographer/Urbexer (Urban Explorer) produces phenomenal images in abandoned buildings across the world. … Continue reading Rhyme Asylum – Solitary Confinement (Feat. Prod. By DJ Butcher)
allaussie hip hop’s spotlight on: Born Fresh Records (Part 1)
A vision manifested is the most apt way to describe Born Fresh Records. Spawned by the need for a label which supplies management and promotion of quality music within the Australian Hip Hop scene Born Fresh came into being. The label itself was the brainchild of four like-minded established artists who recognised the need for a vessel that could carry and cater to the volume of rising artists within Australia’s flourishing Hip Hop scene. Recently organising MGM distribution for all Born Fresh release’s and booking in several Australia wide tours, expect to hear big things from all Born Fresh artists … Continue reading allaussie hip hop’s spotlight on: Born Fresh Records (Part 1)
Surreal – 2010 album sampler download + launch details
From the cipher to the battles to the stage Surreal has proven himself as an emcee not to be taken lightly. Friday June 25 at First Floor, Brunswick St will see Surreal launch his 2010 album sampler. The show will feature a live band and special guests Candice Monique and Lee Sissing. Supported by Nymphlow on his Sickadenmost Sampler launch. Plus Kast & D-Inph, DJ Cargo, Kay-Z, Crusader and DJ Aladdin. Free CD’s and give aways on the night. $10. You can download Surreal’s album sampler from the link here. You can also stream the songs from Surrreal’s FB page … Continue reading Surreal – 2010 album sampler download + launch details
Maggot Mouf – You’re All Ears (July 16)
Maggot Mouf starting in 98 writing raps in government flats. He then moved on to the open mic and battle scene – holding it down throughout the ACT. After years of burning weak cunts and getting a name for himself, he co-formed Canberra’s alikeminds crew in 2002 and took the live show scene by storm supporting the likes of Jungle Brothers, Braintax, Disorder, Mystro, Lyrical Commission, Reason, and Hospice Crew just to name a few. In 2005 Maggot Mouf relocated to Melbourne and met up with old Canberra counterparts, the Hospice Crew, which saw the recording of Read ‘Em and … Continue reading Maggot Mouf – You’re All Ears (July 16)
Got Beef? 360 & Justice Vs. Madness & TheSaurus
Here we have the highly anticipated official footage taken from the recent Got Beef? event. This is the final that sees Australia’s own 360 and Justice Vs. TheSaurus and Madness (US). This is what Decoy, organiser of Got Beef? had to say about the league and the Got Beef? final. Decoy on Got Beef? Got Beef? is a league that I designed, kind of as an answer to the likes of GrindTime, King Of The Dot, Don’t Flop etc. It’s something I’d wanted to do for a couple of years now to be honest. I’ve wanted to set something up … Continue reading Got Beef? 360 & Justice Vs. Madness & TheSaurus
Spit Syndicate Freestyle and Interview on Stolen Records
Sydney hip hop hoodlums, Spit Syndicate join the Stolen Records Skrillionaires Shantan Wantan Ichiban and Donny Trump in the FBi Pimp Palace for a wee chinwag and a freestyle. Also below find a copy of the Spit Syndicate – Weapon of Choice (Shantan Wantan Ichiban & Donny Trump Re-edit) by Stolen Records. It was originally for the Yo Yo Yo! Mixtape!, but here it is in all it’s separate glory. On a side note Spit Syndicate’s new album Exile, debuted at #8 on the ARIA urban charts. You can purchase Spit Syndicate’s new album Exile here. Continue reading Spit Syndicate Freestyle and Interview on Stolen Records
AXIOM – Digi 12 Inch 01
AXIOM have just released the first in a series of FREE digital 12”, this one titled Digi 12 Inch 01. Here’s what they had to say about the concept behind the release. With a heavy heart, AXIOM recognise that vinyl culture is on its last legs but they hope that by releasing their tracks with accompanying instrumental and acapellas they are keeping the spirit of the old school 12″ record alive. You can check the preview for this release below and then download the full album from here. Tracklisting A SIDE 1. Sam 2. Sam Instrumental B SIDE 1. Devilish … Continue reading AXIOM – Digi 12 Inch 01
In Good Company – Whisper, A-Diction, Syntax
It’s time to give you the heads up on a FREE LP that A-Diction, Syntax and Whisper are putting out next week. The LP will be available for free download and the guys are also pressing up 1000 hard copies. So what is In Good Company? Bluntly, each an accomplished recording artist in their own right, four Melbourne musicians have joined forces to create a free downloadable album for a clambering fast paced audience that is slowly becoming apathetic to the notion of the local music industry. Each with years of industry experience behind them, In Good Company sets the … Continue reading In Good Company – Whisper, A-Diction, Syntax
Muph & Plutonic Headline HiFi Birthday Bash
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
360 Mixtape Launch @Hangtime
First off, if you don’t have a copy of Please Be Seated yet, what the f*ck are you doing? Download that sh*t right now lad. With that out of the way, 360 is launching his new mixtape @ Hangtime next Thursday with (wait for it) a mash-up DJ set alongside longtime Hangers resident Mat Cant! Does Sixty have turntable skills to rival Roc Raida (R.I.P.), or is he Melbourne’s answer to Steve Aoki? Or have I got the wrong end of the stick and this is just some ol’ two-turntables-and-a-mic steez? Only one way to find out. Also playing: the homie Joyride from the … Continue reading 360 Mixtape Launch @Hangtime
M-Phazes – Triple J Mix Up Set
For regular Triple J listeners, the past few months have been pretty M-Phazes heavy. His debut album, Good Gracious was featured on Triple J in February and just two weeks ago, M-Phazes produced a track with Triple J unearthed artist Seven, a 22 year old MC from the gold coast – and the winner of the M-Phazes Unearthed MC Competition. (Completed track was played for the first time on today on Triple J). With tracks like from the ‘Where’s Elvis?’, ‘For What it’s Worth’ and ‘Goodbye Gravity’ frequently on the Triple J air-waves, M-Phazes is undoubtedly a huge production force … Continue reading M-Phazes – Triple J Mix Up Set
Urthboy takes tour to Europe
Urthboy will be performing a special intimate show in Sydney on June 19 before departing on his first European tour. It’s going down at the tiny Sandringham Hotel in Newtown with special guests. Urthboy heads to Europe in July playing at Open Air festival in Switzerland (Jay-Z, Eminem, Nas & Damien ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley) and Splash! Festival in Germany (Wu-Tang Clan, Missy Elliot). Club dates include three shows supporting Brother Ali in Germany and a headline show in London with label-mates Hermitude. Tix are extremely limited for this send-off show at the Sando. First in first served. Urthboy feat. Elgusto … Continue reading Urthboy takes tour to Europe
Cut To The Chase EP
The long-awaited EP from Adelaide emcee Chase has been in the works for a while now and everyone has been wondering when it was coming, well it’s finally here. Rumors are that the Cut To The Chase EP has come out well above expectation, with banger after banger. The Cut To The Chase EP features 8 tracks plus an intro and has appearances from Illmaculate, Dribbles and Lariken. Production is from engineer, J Squared, Rotten Produce and Kurziv. Chase – Insanity Hunter and DJ Vame Monster House & Chase Cut To The Chase EP – Adelaide launch Perth’s emcee Hunter … Continue reading Cut To The Chase EP
Fatty Phew – Yes Or No Clip
Fatty Phew, is back better than ever. Phew’s versatility has always been known after the underground classic release 23 Years In The Making. With tracks like Stand Up, Phew returns with his hard-hitting lines and passionate views on life, then chills out with a track reminiscing on past experiences with Wont Forget. Tracks like So The Fuck What, pokes fun at the side of life that everybody else seems to take so serious, and Yes or No is a story about the times people tend not to take serious. To add to this new release, DJ Bogues brings his talents … Continue reading Fatty Phew – Yes Or No Clip
Ozi Batla – Wild Colonial (Joey Smiles Review and Interview)
As a veteran member of some legendary groups, Ozi Batla has already mastered raps over The Herd’s accordion and guitar-layered live instrumentation, the reggae influenced beats of Astronomy Class and some futuristic trip-hop feature spots – but Wild Colonial is much more personal than anything he’s done before and listeners’ preconceptions will be challenged over the diverse soundscape of the record, which is sure to cement him as one of the finest wordsmiths in Australia both in terms of lyrical content and his exceptional delivery and control over the mic. The concept behind the album becomes clear when listening to … Continue reading Ozi Batla – Wild Colonial (Joey Smiles Review and Interview)
Crymziko – Corrosive Oversound
Crymziko (pron. Crim-Zeeko) is a twenty year old emcee born and raised in Wollongong, Australia. He has been honing and mastering his craft in hip-hop for over seven ears, firmly placing his name among the ranks of Australia’s underground scene. Having played with and opened up for some of the biggest names in Aussie Hip Hop ( including Downsyde, Drapht, Thundamentals, Pez/360, Mind Over Matter, Phatchance and more), he has made a name for himself on the local scene and plans to aim for bigger and better things on a national level. With his overall diverse style, sharp tongue and … Continue reading Crymziko – Corrosive Oversound
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Bliss n Eso announce their 4th Studio Album ~ Running On Air
Bliss N Eso are proud to announce the release of their highly anticipated fourth studio album, Running On Air, in late July. The trio have spent the better part of the past six months in the Victorian bush, writing and recording the follow-up to their Gold selling, ARIA Award winning LP, Flying Colours. It’s been a big couple of years since the release of 2008’s Flying Colours, which received praise in countless media and broke all kinds of records. Highlights include winning an ARIA award; Playing in front of 82,000 punters at the historic Sound Relief concert; The release of … Continue reading Bliss n Eso announce their 4th Studio Album ~ Running On Air
Mantra – Power Of The Spoken album launch
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
Urthboy – The Sneakquel Tour (Adelaide Leg Review)
Elefant Traks giant Urthboy, Jane Tyrell and Elgusto (Hermitude) hit Adelaide last weekend, bringing an in your face, energetic live show that had the punters out of control. Joining Urthboy on The Sneakquel Tour this time round is Melbourne emcee and lyrical magician Mantra. Local lads Mase and Mattic kicked the night off, warming up the crowd early on. It was then on to Koolta who performed tracks of the recently released Deportation EP, both groups were well received by the eager crowd. You could tell that the atmosphere was hyped, a real sense of excitement hung in the air. … Continue reading Urthboy – The Sneakquel Tour (Adelaide Leg Review)
Mata Of Fact- Show a must see
For one night only, the cream of the crop of Melbourne’s Hip Hop scene will come together to perform on Saturday May 15 at the Central Club Hotel in Richmond. Mata & Must will headline a jam-packed night of Australian Hip Hop supported by Mr Nobody himself Maundz plus Dekoda and Vince Van Go. Kicking off the night will be the man himself Vince Van Go, who last year dropped his highly anticipated debut EP under the name SlipryTips. After months in his laboratory Vince Van Go will be debuting his new tracks. Following Vince Van Go will be the … Continue reading Mata Of Fact- Show a must see
Ozi Batla – Wild Colonial (2010)
Here it people, for a very limited time we are streaming Ozi Batla’s long awaited debut solo album, Wild Colonial – out May 14 on Elefant Traks. There will also be a deluxe edition out with a second disc containing instrumental versions of each track (available via iTunes). Pre order your physical copy through JB Hi-Fi and you will receive a signed version of Wild Colonial, you can do that here. Mark down the release date today! At long last, Elefant Traks is pleased to introduce the debut solo record from Ozi Batla – Wild Colonial. The most personal record … Continue reading Ozi Batla – Wild Colonial (2010)
Undertow – Minds Believing Tour
Foreign Dub presents Undertow in his East Coast Minds Believing album launch tour. Undertow will be joined by DJ Maniak for the tour plus Flawlezz and Rukus Crew. Full dates are listed below. Brisbane – Stepp Inn May 14, Rezadent, Flawlezz, Rukus Crew, Risky Livin. Gold Coast – Shark Bar May 15, Double album launch with Rezadent. Flawlezz, Rukus Crew, Ripe Crew, Caughts/Askerbars/Btrail, Nighstalker. Byron Bay – Budda Bar May 21, Davedog (Resin Dogs), Flawlezz, Rukus Crew, Azoz, Kasper, Hauser. Melbourne – Miss Libertines May 28 – Rezadent, Dazed and Flawlezz, Rukus Crew, JP and Bogues. Sydeney Secret Warehouse Location … Continue reading Undertow – Minds Believing Tour
Maundz Interview – Mr Nobody (2010)
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)
Cover Of The Moment – Spit Syndicate – Starry Eyed single
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
A Sight For Sore Eyes – SA Charity Gig
This show will see one of the biggest line-ups of Adelaide Hip Hop in the past 5 years, donating their time and energy to support and raise much needed funds for the Royal Society for the Blinds Children and Youth Services. Get behind this great cause and show your support by parting with a lousy $10 to see some of Adelaide’s finest and help some vision impaired kids to live a better life. This is a daytime gig, so come and have some drinks and chill in the Electric Light Hotels Beer Garden. Doors open @ 1PM The day consists … Continue reading A Sight For Sore Eyes – SA Charity Gig
Dialect – JJJ unearthed feature artist
South Australian emcee Dialect has been picked as this weeks Triple J Unearthed feature artist. As a part of the whole deal, Triple J threw a few q’s Dialects way. You can check that out below. Also, make sure you head over to Dialects unearthed page here, and download some new tracks plus leave a review. 1. Tell us about your music – How did you develop your flow and sound? I make straight up Hip Hop music with a focus on heavy beats and true lyricism inspired by my life experience, passion for record collecting and that 90’s New … Continue reading Dialect – JJJ unearthed feature artist
Brown Bag AllStars – “What It’s All About” (M-Phazes Remix)
The Brown Bag AllStars are back, this time with The Down Under Remixes (Digi 12″). This digital-only release from the BBAS crew is available through iTunes, Amazon & other digital retailers. This project contains remixes of two previously released tracks which have been remixed by Australila’s M-Phazes and also S.2. The M-Phazes remix of What It’s All About will also be featured on the forthcoming Coalmine Records release Phazed Out, which is a remix LP of Coalmine’s single catalog, remixed by M-Phazes. Click here or below to purchase The Down Under Remixes on iTunes. You may stream What It’s All … Continue reading Brown Bag AllStars – “What It’s All About” (M-Phazes Remix)
Lowrider – Here We Go
Here We Go is the first taste of Lowrider’s sophomore album, Round the World, which is due for release in early July. After their first official release, 2008’s Diamond Amongst The Thieves, was near unanimously praised as one of the finest Australian albums of the year (‘there are truly no missteps on Diamond Amongst The Thieves’ – Drum, ‘This album is one of those rare gems in Australian music’ 9/10 – Sauce), there has been a huge level of anticipation for its follow-up. With a little help from New York’s legendary Chops Horns, Lowrider have returned with a bold, neck-breaking, … Continue reading Lowrider – Here We Go
Relive The 2nd Annual ReUP Festival
The guys over at LookUP have organised a montage put together by PSYKEone, covering some of the highlights from The 2nd Annual ReUP Festival which took place in Sydney on April 25 2010 – Relive the chaos below… Here’s the order of the day to help you follow things – if you have a Sound-Cloud membership help out by tagging extra details on the waveform: “Beat Fighter” beat battle, Daily Meds, Class A & Nikkita, Swarmy, “Feeding Time” emcee battle, Dialectrix, LC Beats and Rival, That’s Them, Thundamentals and Def Wish Cast. Continue reading Relive The 2nd Annual ReUP Festival
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