Justice & Kaos – Theme Music
Justice and Kaos are widely tipped to be the next big thing in local hip hop circles. Melding commercial sheen with genuine talent, they realise that music is a business and approach it as such. In an industry where performing to more than five people and writing a bio can be perceived as ‘selling out’, the pair’s motivation is actual refreshing. It’s certainly helped them fastrack their careers. While Justice (the emcee) is largely unknown in mainstream circles, he’s already one of the most successful rappers to come out of Australia. The winner of the prestigious Scribble Jam Emcee Battle … Continue reading Justice & Kaos – Theme Music
allaussie hip hop’s monthly cook up with: Sammsonite (The Optimen)
It’s been some time between drinks now since Brisbane’s best, The Optimen have performed a headlining show for their fans, but even with the AA meetings and late night phone calls to their sponsors they just can’t control their thirst any longer. For this reason, and also to bring their blistering new album The Out Of Money Experience to the live stage, The OPees are back in the lab and planning their launch for Friday, May 28 at the new home of hip-hop in Brisbane – The Step Inn. Not leaving anything to chance, they have joined forces with fellow … Continue reading allaussie hip hop’s monthly cook up with: Sammsonite (The Optimen)
Brad Strut- Authentic Re-release vid
This was posted on the unkut.com website just yesterday and will interest a lot of folk. In 2006 Brad Strut and his Peruvian Gems label (Unkut subsidary) set to re-release his debut album Authentic (Originally released in 2001). The new version was originally due to be accompanied with a DVD detailing the movement circa late 90’s to 2001, some insight into Struts mind at the time as well as thoughts from Brad’s peers and those who had a hand in Authentic. Unfortunately the DVD was never completed and the re-packaged CD dropped a couple years later minus the additional footage. … Continue reading Brad Strut- Authentic Re-release vid
Downsyde highlights the upside of Narrogin
This article titled Downsyde highlights the upside of Narrogin by Nikki Wilson-Smith was featured on the ABC News website mid last week. The article features Downsyde’s Optamus and highlights the positive effects that hip hop can have on disadvantaged youths and also the community. As a student at Craigie High School, Scott Griffiths’ passion was music. But, his parents and teachers took a bit of convincing that Aussie hip hop was the right career path. “Even though it was quite unconventional to want to have a career in hip hop and especially Australia hip hop they realised that it was … Continue reading Downsyde highlights the upside of Narrogin
Urthboy – Still Keep Diggin’ (New Track)
Urthboy and entourage headed up the coast in February and decided to start and finish a few new tracks. One of which is Still Keep Diggin’, and the guys want to share it with you. On a side note you may also catch one of these new tracks performed live on Urthboy’s – The Sneakquel Tour. The Sneakquel Tour has started, so make sure you catch Urthboy, Jane and Elgusto with Mantra as support if you get the chance. You can download Still Keep Diggin’ for free below. You can also check the full Sneakquel Tour details right here. Urthboy … Continue reading Urthboy – Still Keep Diggin’ (New Track)
Loose Change free album
Sydney based hip hop crew, Loose Change release their debut album of laidback, infectious beats and honest, soul soaked raps. Combine a beatmaker with a golden touch on the drum machine, two emcees with gifted flows and life-fuelled lyricism, and a DJ who brings it altogether live. This is Loose Change. Emcees Rapaport and Ellesquire provide heartfelt lyrics with a sharp delivery. The raps are backed up by the sample-heavy P major production, with gritty drums, chopped up rhodes samples and moog-synth basslines. Cuts by Sam Z and some formidable guest verses by P Smurf, and the Loose Change sound … Continue reading Loose Change free album
Hip Hop Youtube
Here are a few hip hop related Youtube clips that are worth checking out. Questions Lounge feat. B wiv Deece (Rise Promo Video) Great promo video for B Wiv Deece’s – Rise In Peace (May 1st). Microphone Madness – Force & Sparts (Powerlines EP) New clip for Force & Sparts – Microphone Madenss, taken from their Powerlines EP. The track is produced by Wik and the clip shot and edited by B Wiv. Swarmy & PSYKEone – Onetwo Swarmy and PSYKEone get busy on a short track titled Onetwo. Kade Mc vs The Tongue (Final) Kade Mc vs The Tongue … Continue reading Hip Hop Youtube
allaussie hip hop Interview with Ozi Batla
We catch up with Elefant Traks emcee Ozi Batla to chat about his upcoming debut solo LP Wild Colonial (May 14). Wild Colonial is the title of your upcoming debut solo LP, dropping next month on Elefant Traks. It’s a great sounding title, whats the concept behind it? “Wild Colonial” is from the old Irish/Australian folk song “Wild Colonial Boy” about the legendary bushranger and his fight with the authorities. It captures the rebelliousness of how I like my hip hop. The colonial is me, not just of this country but also of hip hop – so the “Wild” relates … Continue reading allaussie hip hop Interview with Ozi Batla
M-Phazes/Triple J Unearthed MC comp
Emcees are you ready to spit some fire, download a beat and show the nation what you got? Triple J Unearthed is teaming up with internationally renowned hip hop producer M-Phazes to create a track with an exclusive M-Phazes beat, and an Triple J Unearthed emcees rhymes. To enter, all you have to do is download the beat here and re-upload it with your rhymes on top. The best emcee as chosen by Triple J Hip Hop show host Hau Latukefu and M-Phazes will have the track properly produced by the man himself! And if M-Phazes comes to your town … Continue reading M-Phazes/Triple J Unearthed MC comp
360 – Please Be Seated Mixtape
After a really long wait and days of failed promises….it’s finally here. 360’s – Please Be Seated Mixtape dropped unexpectedly today with 6 tracks including one featuring fellow Soulmate Records cat Pez. The Please Be Seated mixtape is the album prelude for his sophomore LP Falling and Flying, set to be released later this year. As always you can grab the mixtape below, but please make sure you head over to 360’s web page here and sign up for the mailing list. Make sure you grab a copy of the cover art, as it’s not included in the .zip file … Continue reading 360 – Please Be Seated Mixtape
D’Opus & Roshambo – Come Find Out Tour
Canberra hip-hop stalwarts and Triple J favorites, D’Opus & Roshambo are embarking on a new tour and are set to unleash some new material, spearheading it with their new single, Come Find Out, featuring Canberra darling Chanel Cole. Check it out here + news on the new album. The Canberra boys have supported the likes of Krafty Kuts, Muph & Plutonic, TZU, Downsyde, Koolism and a stack of others over the past two years. On the upcoming album Roshambo explains; “Our second album has been a long time coming. It is the album I’ve wanted to make ever since I … Continue reading D’Opus & Roshambo – Come Find Out Tour
Seth Sentry – The Waitress Song (Official Clip)
It’s been a long time coming but Seth Sentry’s hit The Waitress Song finally has an official film clip. Here are a few little stats on the song itself. * Peaked at number 1 on the Triple J Unearthed Charts * Peaked at number 6 on the iTunes hip hop/Rap Charts * Most requested song of the week on Triple J * Over 43,000 downloads from the Triple J unearthed site (Most downloads ever) * Number 31 in Triple J’s Hottest 100 for 2009 Film credits: Music By: AutoMatik Productions (Steve Matik) Label: Independent Video by: Holscope Produced by: Byron … Continue reading Seth Sentry – The Waitress Song (Official Clip)
Spit Syndicate – Exile May 14th (Starry-Eyed Download)
Leaving behind the hype and buzz of their ARIA-nominated debut, the long awaited second album from Sydney’s Spit Syndicate is the continuation of the duo’s growth as tastemakers in Australian hip-hop. After a hiatus dotted by real life, touring and overseas travel, Spit Syndicate return with Exile; a rich, progressive sophomore album replete with groove, substance, and the pair’s trademark sleek aesthetic. Inspired by the clarity of mind borne out of travel, the feeling of suffocation by one’s everyday surroundings and the displacement sometimes required to get right, Exile invites you to a world away from the mundane and uninspired. … Continue reading Spit Syndicate – Exile May 14th (Starry-Eyed Download)
Adroit Effusive – The Album
Adelaide hip hop crew Adroit Effusive are set to release their long awaited debut album – The Album. ‘Australian Hip Hop group to watch out for’ J-Mag, 2009. The time has finally arrived for the quintessential dysfunctional hip hop family, Adroit Effusive. After toiling in the depths of underground hip hop, honing their skills, paying more than their share of dues, going through as many setbacks as one group could go through and making some of the illest music that nearly didn’t see the light of day, Adroit Effusive are ready. After years of being posed the question, ‘Where is … Continue reading Adroit Effusive – The Album
Requiem’s IGittin
Emcee Requiem is keeping busy as he lays down some fire on a Premo beat, originally used by Blaq Poet from the album ‘The Blaqprint’. This promo track is available in 320 kbps, downloadable in mp3 format below. Req had to say about his efforts: Blaq Poet’s “The Blaqprint” was one of my favourite releases of last year and the opening track ‘IGittin‘ especially stood out. I wanted to put something out to let heads know I’m still around and to show ’em what’s up. If they like this and download it for free I hope they can check my … Continue reading Requiem’s IGittin
M-Phazes – Good Gracious album review
M-Phazes has quickly established himself as one of the country’s top producers. After 2 years of nights locked away, computers humming, beats banging and unhealthy dietary intakes (not confirmed), a masterpiece has emerged. Good Gracious is the heavily anticipated debut album from lauded Gold Coast beat-maker M-Phazes. This 15 track LP features appearances from some of Australia’s most respected hip hop artists including Drapht, Mantra, Dialectrix, Pegz, Delta, Muph and Plutonic, Phrase, Spit Syndicate, Forthwrite, Bliss N Eso, NFA, Illy, 13th Son and Nine High……we could easily stop there. Good Gracious is concofinay of hip hop styles riding under the … Continue reading M-Phazes – Good Gracious album review
New album artwork!!
Here is a little taste of some of the new album artwork we have dropping soon. As you can see we have Ozi Batla and his debut solo effort in Wild Colonial (May 14) (front and back). We also have 360’s upcoming mixtape release Please Be Seated. Last but not least it’s B wiv Deece and his full length LP Rise In Peace (May 1). Continue reading New album artwork!!
Dwizofoz – Baked Not Fried EP
Dwizofoz has indeed been building quite a name for himself starting way back in 2003 when he first met Ghosty and started working on tracks with him. In 2004 the duo created the group Ozalians and almost immediately began performing on stages all around Brisbane. After nearly 5 years of performing and having supported and worked with such artists as Muph n Plutonic, Hyjak n Torcha, Bias B, Optimen and Tommy Illfigga, Justice n Kaos (to name a few), Ozalians decided to part ways to work on different projects. The end of 2007 saw Dwizofoz begin to really focus on his music as a solo … Continue reading Dwizofoz – Baked Not Fried EP
allaussie hip hop’s spotlight on: Herb (The Morning Sun EP Out Now)
Herb has loose lips. So much so, that he finds it difficult drinking from most glasses. This might be seen as a weakness to some, and for Herb it’s been both a blessing and a curse. Never one to hold his tongue as a little tacker, Herb would often find himself spending days at a time in the school corridor, nicking toys from friends school bags and making up his own stories with the characters. Herb started taking an interest in music early on and began a love/hate relationship with various musical instruments before finally settling on the bass guitar … Continue reading allaussie hip hop’s spotlight on: Herb (The Morning Sun EP Out Now)
Made In Melburn – Friday April 23
Witness one of the biggest collections of Melbourne hip hop talent as the Made In Melburn mini festival invades Billboard Nightclub. With live performances from Diafrix, Illy, Polo Club, the Psyde Projects and the Fresh Sox Breakers as well as DJ Flagrant (AV set), Cargo, Kuya, Sheriff Rossco, Ms Butt and more to be announced. Plus Melbourne’s best beat makers in the Producers Lounge including M-Phazes, Jase, Bonez, Doc Felix, Peril, Matik and more. Dont miss this showcase of local talent as we celebrate the artists who represent Melbourne to the fullest. DIAFRIX Having formed in 2001 and already regarded … Continue reading Made In Melburn – Friday April 23
Fraksha – It’s Just Bars Mixtape
2010 has seen Fraksha release his first solo release called It’s Just Bars. This CD mixed by DJ Affiks features production by, amongst others, M-Phazes, Affiks, Loco and Jermz alongside guests including Scotty Hinds, Diem, Murky Depths, Tornts, Brinks, Byron, 1/6 and more. It’s Just Bars has already seen the release of the DJ Affiks produced Next Sound Level song and video which has proved a major hit at dubstep events around Melbourne and has since been remixed by Loco, MatCant (Scattermish) and renowned dubstep producer Spherix. It’s Just Bars is set to be followed by a Smashbrothers EP and … Continue reading Fraksha – It’s Just Bars Mixtape
Mantra’s Power Of The Spoken Triple J’s feature album
Mantra’s debut album, Power of the Spoken, is driven by the importance of the verbalized thought; a way to paint ideas, thoughts, and opinions in its most effective form. In the opening title track, he breaks down the very word “mantra” as a concept- chanted and recited through history as “phonetic outreach” and distilled here as an introduction to his own; “spoken word as a weapon.” Power of the Spoken is an electric hip hop album that isn’t afraid to embrace worldly elements. From the mystical Eastern influences of the title track to the multi-lingual and piano-based Fall Guy, the … Continue reading Mantra’s Power Of The Spoken Triple J’s feature album
Ozi Batla’s – Wild Colonial Update
Here we have a behind the scenes mini-doco of Ozi Batla’s take on his debut album Wild Colonial (out May 2010). Produced by Sandro, with cuts by DJ Bonez. This will be a must have album for 2010. Ozi Batla is arguably in the finest form of his career. You can check out the first taste of Wild Colonial right here, with the track Put It On Wax. Continue reading Ozi Batla’s – Wild Colonial Update
Art Of War & Sin – Cop It Volume Three: Supremacy
You may not have heard much from Reelistic Records lately, but they been busy! Art of War have teamed up with Canada’s Sin of Sizzerb fame to bring you Cop It Vol 3: Supremacy. Melbourne veterans Burna, Minas and Chris L have collaborated with some of the biggest names in hip hop including Lil Wayne, Styles P, Sheek Louch, Bizzy Bone (Bone Thugs N Harmony) and Mysonne to name a few. Local guests include Ciecmate and Newsense, with DJ Kilo back on the cuts. Reelistic Records also introduce their newest addition, singer Mr. Dixon. In the tradition of the previous volumes … Continue reading Art Of War & Sin – Cop It Volume Three: Supremacy
Elgen & Johnny Utah win the Triple J Unearthed Groovin’ The Moo Competition
Elgen & Johnny Utah have just won the Triple J Unearthed Groovin’ The Moo competition – the two brothers from Port Stephens will be performing at the massive Maitland festival alongside mainstays Silverchair, Empire Of The Sun, Muph N Plutonic, The Funkoars and more Their track When The Rain Hits is now on rotation at Triple J and available for free download from Triple J Unearthed here. The guys are currently working on their full LP release after dropping TheWelcoming Party EP back in Feb 09. All production will be handled by Elgen with Johnny Utah jumping up on the … Continue reading Elgen & Johnny Utah win the Triple J Unearthed Groovin’ The Moo Competition
allaussie Hip Hop Interview US emcee Okwerdz
You were born and raised in the US, tell us a bit about yourself and what kind of style you present through your hip hop? Im from Stockton California, been rapping since i was 17 or so. Honestly my music represents alot of different things, i am influenced by alot so i really try to encompass everything. I’m still heavily involved in the freestyle scene, freestyling is how i started rapping in the first place so i will always be doing it and incorporating it in my live shows. Freestyle is truly one of my favorite parts of rapping. The … Continue reading allaussie Hip Hop Interview US emcee Okwerdz
allaussie hip hop’s spotlight on: Dialect and Despair
Incase you didn’t know…. 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 reckoned with on the mic at an early age. Well renown for his remarkable freestyle ability and live show performance Dialect became a stalwart in the live hip hop circuit in Adelaide. He then released his debut EP The Sound of Change in 2006 featuring hip hop heavyweight … Continue reading allaussie hip hop’s spotlight on: Dialect and Despair
Spit Syndicate – Exile
Spit Syndicate, consisting of Sydney emcees Nick Lupi and Just Enuf have perfected a unique approach that presents an exciting new sound for Obese Records and guarantees a fresh perspective for the Australian music scene. The forthcoming Spit Syndicate album Exile will highlight the fact and showcase the skills of these two prodigious rappers. Spit Syndicate’s dynamic live show testifies to this crew’s monster reputation and demonstrates their ability to rock at a level well beyond their years. Exile will be released on Obese Records April 30, 2010. Check out the preview below, with more to come! Continue reading Spit Syndicate – Exile
Theory Of Face (Trials + DJ Ad-Fu) – Cambodian Rock update
Cambodian Rock is the new joint emcee Trials and DJ Ad-Fu wrote for the Ironlak guys, who needed something to go with a video of the their team smashing their new ‘Reload’ cans. The ‘Reload’ cans are bigger than their standard tins, low-oder with massive fat caps custom, totally crazy shit, pretty much designed for danger…with that the guys set out to make the track crush accordingly. Theory Of Face is the name of Trials and DJ Ad-Fu’s (did cuts on Bootleg It on The Hangover) psychedelic side project, born from their common love of stoner rock and spontaneity. Originally … Continue reading Theory Of Face (Trials + DJ Ad-Fu) – Cambodian Rock update
Ozi Batla – New track Put It On Wax from Wild Colonial
At long last Ozi Batla is releasing a solo record! The first single is the throwback head nodder Put it on Wax produced by Sandro and featuring DJ Bonez. Put it on Wax is taken from the scorching debut album Wild Colonial, out May 14 on Elefant Traks. Sandro’s production revolves around a boom-bap aesthetic – his funk is back to the future; it’s psychedelic and unexpected. Ozi Batla is arguably in the finest form of his career. This is the first taste of an album that is going to take people by surprise. You can check out more on … Continue reading Ozi Batla – New track Put It On Wax from Wild Colonial
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