Migos release new video for What The Price
Breakout superstar trio Migos have just released a scorching new video for “What The Price” from their critically acclaimed album C U L T U R E released via Quality Control Music / 300 Entertainment. Directed by Migos and frequent collaborator Daps, and featuring Zaytovenshredding on the keytar, the video depicts the group as a local rock band left to their devices in an unexpected turn of events. C U L T U R E debuted at #1 on Billboard’s top 200 chart has been streamed over 1 billion times, and has sold over 600,000 equivalent units sold since it’s release. On the heels of their RIAA-certified double platinum #1 single “Bad and Boujee”, a rigorous touring … Continue reading Migos release new video for What The Price
Chris Rock ‘Total Blackout’ Australian Tour 2017
The Acclaimed Comedian’s First Tour of Australia in 9 Years! Grammy and Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, director, writer and producer, Chris Rock, will return to Australia as part of his highly anticipated all-new tour THE TOTAL BLACKOUT TOUR 2017. The … Continue reading Chris Rock ‘Total Blackout’ Australian Tour 2017
Flowdan Disaster Piece RSD Vinyl
Exclusive Record Store Day Release: Limited split black and white 12” vinyl edition. Only 500 copies – includes download card. ‘Disaster Piece’, the critically acclaimed solo album of grime MC Flowdan (Roll Deep, Pay As U Go Cartel), will be released on a limited edition (500) run of split black and white 12” LP’s for Record Store Day. ‘Disaster Piece’ was released 15th July 2016 on Tru Thoughts to worldwide acclaim and received overwhelming radio support from Sir Spyro, Youngsta (Rinse FM), Wiley, Logan Sama, Dub Phizix & Strategy, Toddla T (BBC R1), plus Julie Adenuga (Beats1), DJ Target, MistaJam … Continue reading Flowdan Disaster Piece RSD Vinyl
Your Old Droog release’s Packs
After seemingly coming out of nowhere, Your Old Droog set the internet aflame in 2014 with his self-titled debut EP, catching the attention of bloggers all over the web from New York Magazine’s Vulture to NahRight. Before long, conspiracy theories started and people began to posit that Droog was another older, legendary New York rapper in disguise. Profiled in The New Yorker, Droog (meaning “friend” in Russian) set the record straight about who he was: a twenty-something Ukrainian immigrant who fell in love with hip-hop when he arrived in South Brooklyn as a small child. The timbre of his voice … Continue reading Your Old Droog release’s Packs
Stormzy Releases Official Video For Cold
To Celebrate New Album Gang Signs & Prayer Debuting At #1 In The UK UK grime rapper Stormzy has released the official video for Cold as a treat for fans following his album Gang Signs & Prayer, which debuted at #1 … Continue reading Stormzy Releases Official Video For Cold
Songwriters behind hits for Eminem & 50 Cent collaborate with Australian talent
Top international songwriters hit Sydney for SongHubs APRA AMCOS is playing musical matchmaker in Sydney this week by bringing together big name international songwriters and top local talents. The SongHubs Trans-Tasman songwriting camp kicked off yesterday at Forbes Street Studios and has been curated by Auckland-based producer and long-time Manic Street Preachers collaborator Greg Haver. Credit: APRA AMCOS/Belinda Dipalo On the international front, Haver is joined by superproducer Mike Elizondo, co-writer of hits including Eminem’s The Real Slim Shady, 50 Cent’s In Da Club and Carrie Underwood’s Cowboy Casanova. Elizondo’s diverse talents have also seen him work with Jay Z, … Continue reading Songwriters behind hits for Eminem & 50 Cent collaborate with Australian talent
GTMs Community Program expands in 2017
At the heart of Groovin the Moo’s (GTM) festival philosophy is the desire to showcase and support the communities and regions that are often those less travelled. GTM’s Community Program has been developing organically each year and we’re thrilled to announce what we’ve got in store for 2017. This year, we’re excited to be bringing a bunch of our most beloved community initiatives to every region across the country. These range from work experience for budding festival lovers to opportunities for local artists to showcase their wares and programs for disadvantaged youth. Graffin the Moo GTM engages the skills of … Continue reading GTMs Community Program expands in 2017
Horrorshow Announced On International Hip Hop Festival ‘Soundset 2017’
After dropping their 4th studio album, ‘Bardo State’ only last week, Horrorshow’s momentum is only picking up with speed with the announcement of joining this year’s Soundset Festival in the US. Presented by Rhymesayers and with a lineup to weep with joy over, the Sydney duo will be rubbing shoulders with the likes of Travis Scott, Atmosphere, Gucci Mane, Mac Miller and Ms. Lauryn Hill. With more shows to come OS, a buzz in the air about the new album and a new single set to drop next week (‘Eat The Cake’ – added to triple j) it looks like … Continue reading Horrorshow Announced On International Hip Hop Festival ‘Soundset 2017’
ELBOW – Raise The Cassette Tape Culture
ELBOW is a portable cassette player reduced to the core. XXI century has been a hard time for an audio cassette. The rise of cheap and convenient digital formats has made all physical media… outdated”, if not altogether extinct. Still, there remains a niche audience willing to appreciate the tape medium, with all its intricacies and flaws. The tactile intimacy of physical formats is dearly missed. That’s the reason behind the resurgence of vinyl, and also motivation behind ELBOW. Despite being such an ordinary everyday object, the audio cassette is not just a medium – it’s a cultural icon. Therefore … Continue reading ELBOW – Raise The Cassette Tape Culture
Shady Records Signs Label Deal With Griselda Records For Westside Gunn And Conway
The pair got their start in the early 2000’s, with Conway steadily earning a reputation as one of the most skilled rappers in the region, while Gunn worked as his manager, eventually developing his own career as an artist and launching Griselda. Since breaking onto the scene with the label’s independently released mixtapes and a series of SoundCloud-released music, Gunn and Conway have caught the attention of the media and fans alike, garnering respect from everyone from DJ Premier and Pete Rock, to Anderson.Paak, to Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali. A growing cult following has resulted in Griselda’s vinyl releases and label … Continue reading Shady Records Signs Label Deal With Griselda Records For Westside Gunn And Conway
FOMO Festival Kicks Off This Weekend + Adelaide Set Times
FOMO Festival hits Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney this weekend with final release tickets available for Adelaide and Brisbane, Sydney has sold out! The festival is pleased to announce that due to overwhelming demand, special guest Desiigner, Metro Boomin and JME sideshows have been added. Taking it’s all killer no filler line-up to Melbourne and Perth, (tickets on sale Wednesday 21st Dec 2016 at 10am Local Time for these cities) audiences will be able to witness these incredible artists debut Australian performances over January. The news joins the recently announced Desiigner Under 18s show at Enmore Theatre, Sydney – answering the prayers of school … Continue reading FOMO Festival Kicks Off This Weekend + Adelaide Set Times
Suss One Konekt Game EP
Suss One ‘The Corax Type’ is an Australian hip-hop MC, born and bred in the western suburbs of Brisbane. Suss One first gained recognition as an artist collaborating with neighbourhood friends Kings Konekted. Raised on raw unadulterated hip-hop music, Suss One first became involved in hip-hop at an early age through writing graffiti and rhyming with local teens cut from the same cloth. Realising his talent for rocking microphones, Suss One began perfecting his craft and developing his own raw style of unique rhyming flows, finally finding his home with Karsniogenics Records in 2013. “Suss One don’t take shit for … Continue reading Suss One Konekt Game EP
Tupac Shakur To Be Inducted Into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2017
The late rap and cultural icon Tupac Shakur, has been selected as one of the 2017 inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. This award recognises how Tupac’s message of change and mission to give a voice to those who didn’t have one continues to resonate with millions of people to this day. “I am looking forward to the death of rap” – Gene Simmons He is the sixth hip-hop artist to be inducted, after Run-D.M.C., Public Enemy, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, and N.W.A. Recent comments from Rock Star and … Continue reading Tupac Shakur To Be Inducted Into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2017
FOMO Festival Features ‘Panda’ Hitmaker Desiigner
ONE STAGE. NO CLASHES. PARTY TOGETHER. FOMO 2017 will be the Australian debut and exclusive performances for Desiigner. Joining the likes of fellow colossal festival exclusives including Chicago heavyweights Flosstradamus, platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated Drake and Future producer Metro Boomin and UK powerhouse and Dirtybird affiliate Hannah Wants. 19 year old, Brooklyn native Desiigner, signed to Kanye West’s G.O.O.D Music label, is the man behind the multi-platinum, global phenomenon Panda (the song that holds the record for highest numbers of streams of a song by a rapper over a 7-day period); and the irrepressible and eerily subdued follow-up single Tiimmy Turner, which … Continue reading FOMO Festival Features ‘Panda’ Hitmaker Desiigner
Rainman Fire In The Belly (10 Year Anniversary Deluxe Digital Version)
Mention Rainman amongst the initiated and the respect attributed to his name is palatable. Recognised nationally as one of Queensland’s finest, Rainman’s list of collaborations, support slots and guest appearances reads like a who’s who of local hip hop. The Herd’s Urthboy said it well: “destined to become a positive and very listenable force… with laidback but self-assured flows and a gift for hooks and phrases. One of Brisbane’s best-kept secrets”. He’s been a feature artist on triple j’s Hip Hop Show and played alongside everyone from Grandmaster Flash (USA), Ice Cube (USA) and Jungle Brothers (USA) through to The … Continue reading Rainman Fire In The Belly (10 Year Anniversary Deluxe Digital Version)
Bliss N Eso Reveal Details Of ‘Off The Grid’ Album Out March 2017
A few weeks back Bliss n Eso joined triple j’s Veronica & Lewis in studio to premiere their brand new single ‘Friend Like You (feat. Lee Fields)’ and reveal the title to their highly anticipated sixth studio album, Off The Grid. This morning MC Bliss, MC Eso and DJ Izm are thrilled to announce that Off The Grid will drop Friday 10 March with the vinyl release set for Friday 7 April. Pre-orders for all forms of the album are now available. ‘Friend Like You’ features legendary US soul singer Lee Fields and is a raw reflection of the hard … Continue reading Bliss N Eso Reveal Details Of ‘Off The Grid’ Album Out March 2017
Mikoen Aussie Slang (prod. by Caustic Yoda)
Mikoen is a Sydney based MC and a founding member of the now-defunct Daily Meds crew, Mikoen also helped form Reverse Polarities and the independent label Big Village Records. With hundreds of live shows under his belt, Mikoen has been performing and releasing music since 2006. Now in late 2016, Mikeon has branched out to release a brand new single titled “Aussie Slang”. The new track features production from Caustic Yoda, who has worked on numerous local releases including Tuka’s debut solo release, Thundamentals Foreverlution, Waza’s Crooked Jaw LP and many, many more. Grab the new joint by using the player … Continue reading Mikoen Aussie Slang (prod. by Caustic Yoda)
Context Route 11 Official Video
Raised in the Australian Capital, now in Melbourne, Context has just released a new clip/single titled Route 11. From his house to his spaceship and eventually, to out of space – this video is of epic proportions. With a heavy self-produced beat, smooth flow, Dayne Edward visuals and on point cuts by his main man Buick, this is Context’s most polished piece yet. The full EP titled Rogue Astronaut will be landing early 2017. With cheeky lines, pocket flows and a heavy UK influence – a unique sound emerges. With a high-energy show backed by classic beats, Context has honed his … Continue reading Context Route 11 Official Video
Scarecrow Tadpoles in the Machine EP
Keeping active for over a decade, Sydney-born Scarecrow currently calls Canberra home. Scarecrow best known as one-half of hip hop duo Beat Theory has just released his carefully crafted debut solo EP release. Get ready for ‘Tadpoles in the Machine’. Tadpoles in the Machine is thematically diverse, from eerie themes inspired by the television show Dexter to tracks written while pondering under a tree post hip hop gigs. Maintaining a personal touch, the release also focuses on life’s journey, personal growth, reflection on the past and what it all means as an outlook for the future. Guest appearances from Toddla … Continue reading Scarecrow Tadpoles in the Machine EP
Thundamentals New Video “Think About It Feat. Peta & The Wolves”
An impressionist view of a romantic relationship, the ‘Think About It’ video looks at the bittersweet cycle of happiness and pain we feel in relationships. Filmed with the focus on real life lovers Los Angeles based Jess and Corey, the moments of real tenderness to power play are shared with the bed as the centre stage. Directed by ARIA Award winning Kris Moyes (Presets, Architecture In Helsinki, Sia), the Australian filmmaker injects pop culture references into these moments so they take on a surreal or absurd quality while viewing the relationship through a ‘feminine gaze’. The video release follows the … Continue reading Thundamentals New Video “Think About It Feat. Peta & The Wolves”
Juñor Takes Us On A Visual Journey With “Free Mined / 3 Eyes / Vortex”
Earlier this year, the journey of a lone trippy boy came to a head in May when he released his mixtape ‘Free Mined’ into the world. Having spent the better half of 2016 as Ivan Ooze’s tour DJ – Melbourne … Continue reading Juñor Takes Us On A Visual Journey With “Free Mined / 3 Eyes / Vortex”
Smizzy ‘We Swear’ feat. Marcus Azon
After a short hiatus Smizzy (formerly Smiles from “Mind Over Matter”) has returned with his new single ‘We Swear’ from forthcoming album ‘The Cover’ due for release in late 2016. We Swear, written by Smizzy and co-produced by Tim Carr (Matt Corby) Paul Conrad (Jon Depth), and Mind Over Matter compadre DJ Ntaprize, exposes the everyday blemishes of Western culture which Smizzy, himself, is not excused from. The intensity and passion of Smizzy’s delivery has the listener hanging on his every word while soulful additional vocals from Marcus Azon (Jinja Safari) let the audience breathe and absorb the confronting concepts explored … Continue reading Smizzy ‘We Swear’ feat. Marcus Azon
SA.MAY Booty Calls feat. B Wise
Hailing from Sydney’s Northern Beaches, local emerging electronic music producer/ singer songwriter SA.MAY (pronounced sah-may) has been writing and producing music for just over 12 months. Having produced her new drop “Booty Calls” in her bedroom, SA.MAY recalls recording the vocals at 1am in the morning attempting not to wake anyone in the house! The shimmering new single features the very talented B Wise who was recently signed to the innovative beats and hip-hop label, Elefant Traks. Mixed by Ryan Miller and mastered by Ben Feggans. “Booty Calls” is a song for those modern day romantics, where the smooth vocal … Continue reading SA.MAY Booty Calls feat. B Wise
Urthboy delivers new single ‘Crushing Hard’
Urthboy is back with fresh new single ‘Crushing Hard’ and a huge tour announcement for March 2017. 2016 saw the release of his most successful album to date, The Past Beats Inside Me Like A Second Heartbeat, as well as an entirely sold out national tour, and some of Australia’s best festivals. With barely any pause to catch a breath, Urthboy delivers a completely unique single out of nowhere, the unexpected slow banger ‘Crushing Hard’. Considering this to be ‘part two’ of ‘Wade In The Water’, the closing song on his 2016 album, ‘Crushing Hard’ steps into new territory for … Continue reading Urthboy delivers new single ‘Crushing Hard’
Spit Syndicate Shares New Video For Inhibitions
Plays Falls Festival This December/January Ahead of performing at all three east coast locations for Falls Festival, dynamic, Aussie hip-hop duo Spit Syndicate have shared the sleek visuals for their infectious, feel-good anthem “Inhibitions”. Filmed across an abandoned military training base with the highly talented team from Entropico at the helm, this video is a smooth accompaniment to the instant party-ready track. Partnering again with collaborators Entropico, Jimmy Nice of Spit Syndicate said of the video – “‘Inhibitions’ is all about letting go; in a sophisticated, feel-good manner. The team at Entropico understand our vibe and our vision so we just … Continue reading Spit Syndicate Shares New Video For Inhibitions
Elefant Traks X Batch Brewing Company
Elefant Traks Have Made A Beer With Batch Brewing Company To Mark Their 18th Year Now that they are finally legal, Elefant Traks have teamed up with Marrickville’s Batch Brewing Company to make a beer to mark their 18th year! This all came about due to the proximity of the brewery itself and ET HQ, however as friendships grew it became clear that there was an opportunity to celebrate the community feels even more so. Naming the beer after an influential album released by The Herd in 2005, ‘The Sun Never Sets’, co-owner Andrew Fineran describes the brew and the … Continue reading Elefant Traks X Batch Brewing Company
UK Grime duo Krept & Konan announce Sydney and Melbourne shows
UK Grime duo Krept & Konan have announced shows in Sydney and Melbourne for January 2017. The duo otherwise known as “Play Dirty” are two influential grime artists hailing from South London who are killing the UK underground scene. The dynamic rap duo effortlessly fuse together hip hop, grime, trap and even some R&B to create a diverse project that has continuously pushed them further into the spotlight. Krept & Konan’s success has largely been off their own back with their mixtape Young Kingz becoming a huge chart success considering that it was unsigned, and their street single “Don’t Waste … Continue reading UK Grime duo Krept & Konan announce Sydney and Melbourne shows
Rapaport ‘What I Got’ Nominated for FBi SMAC Best Song Award!
Big Village Records co founder and manager, Rapaport, latest single ‘What I Got’ has just been nominated for a FBi SMAC award for Best Song! The new Ribongia produced tribal banger, featuring Billie McCarthy, was released in September, to a packed out show at Brighton Up Bar featuring a full live band and a swarm of special guests. The single is the first release from Rapport’s forthcoming album Village Idiot, due early 2017. Rapaport is taking his explosive live show on the road, with the Sydney and Perth leg done, and Melbourne & Brisbane up next! The single has already been added to rotation on FBi Radio. Check out the new stripped back video … Continue reading Rapaport ‘What I Got’ Nominated for FBi SMAC Best Song Award!
The Weeknd breaks record for most streamed artist in a single day
The Weeknd has smashed records for the artist with the most streams in a single day on Spotify. The chart-topping album Starboy released on November 25. Monte Lipman, Chairman & Co-Founder, Republic Records said, “Spotify’s continued support of The Weeknd has now reached historic proportions and also reinforces the tremendous growth of global streaming.” Spotify’s Global Head of Creator Services, Troy Carter echoed the excitement saying, “we’re proud to have partnered with The Weeknd, his management and Republic Records on a phenomenal album. We look forward to breaking even more records together in the near future.” Continue reading The Weeknd breaks record for most streamed artist in a single day
Tkay Maidza Releases Official Video For Simulation
Tkay Maidza today unleashes the official video for tropical dance floor anthem “Simulation”; the second official single to be released from her debut album Tkay, which is out now via Downtown / Interscope Records. The playful video, which premiered via Fader was filmed in Los Angeles during Tkay’s most recent US tour and directed by duo Lamar + Nik, who have created mini-movie music videos for the likes of the Pixies & Magnolia. The clip is a literal translation of the lyrics, capturing Tkay bouncing and singing her way through a simulated virtual world made up of projections of light … Continue reading Tkay Maidza Releases Official Video For Simulation
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