New Music: Birdz Hunger Voodoo
Birdz has recently premiered a brand new track titled Hunger Voodoo, coming off the back of his latest, hard hitting single Black Lives Matter. Hunger Voodoo is a tale of a broke man, a new father and a hungry artist. Birdz is offering his audience a new perspective from his socially conscious melodic rhymes, he keeps it close to home with this honest portrayal of working for the man while striving to be a full time artist. “If my life as a starving artist had a soundtrack it’d sound like this… playing on loop as I hunt down my next … Continue reading New Music: Birdz Hunger Voodoo
Ryland Rose Polaroids
Ryland Rose isn’t afraid of dreaming big. The Rap/Hip-Hop artist released his single ‘Almost Famous & Broke’ in 2016 and hasn’t looked back since. Accompanied by a viral music video, Rose broke the rules by creating it entirely using the Social Media platform Snapchat. The low budget idea worked – and has since garnered a collective 650k views online. From its momentum, he received international attention and was added as the opening track on Spotify USA’s ‘Fresh Finds’ playlist. Placed in front of an international audience – his song reached new heights when it entered the Billboard Viral Charts at … Continue reading Ryland Rose Polaroids
New Music: Noy feat. Ivan Ooze ‘Swarm’
Brisbane-based trap lord NOY follows up the HUGE vibes on his previous single “We Buzzin’” with Miracle, this time teaming up with one of Australia’s hottest and most sought-after rappers Ivan Ooze on ‘Swarm’. In a huge 2016 that’s already seen the young DJ/producer notch off an impressive 28-date tour of Australia and New Zealand in support of We Buzzin’, the timing is peak for his latest collaboration with Ivan Ooze, who comes fresh off the back of his latest single Bills alongside the legendary Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah and accompanying 7-date Australian capital city tour. On this record, the … Continue reading New Music: Noy feat. Ivan Ooze ‘Swarm’
A.B. Original release the year’s most important album ‘Reclaim Australia’
Two of Australia’s most critically acclaimed hip hop artists have released their joint project. A.B. Original is the collaboration between Briggs (Album of the Year recipient at the National Indigenous Music Awards 2015) and Trials, ARIA Award winning producer for Drapht, Illy, Hilltop Hoods, Seth Sentry and Funkoars among others. A.B. Original was born when the two artists were invited to perform at triple j’s 40 year celebration, Beat The Drum, in January 2015. They produced a short but powerful set which also included the special performance of ‘The Hunt’, a collaboration with Gurrummul performed earlier on triple j’s live … Continue reading A.B. Original release the year’s most important album ‘Reclaim Australia’
Ziggy releases brand new single and music video
Hip hop artist ‘Ziggy’ has officially released his brand new single and music video, Black Face Following Ziggy’s recognisable trend of social consciousness through music, this single is sure to be a massive conversation starter especially with the extremely powerful video. Black Face embodies striking lyrics about issues that are clearly meaningful to the artist and this is heard through hard-hitting bars and flowing rap vocals. The beauty in Ziggy’s music – and especially showcased in this latest release – is the ability to convey relevant messages whilst appealing to the most well versed of hip hop lovers in the … Continue reading Ziggy releases brand new single and music video
Hilltop Hoods x Google: Side of Stage
Side of Stage is a new, national initiative conceived by Hilltop Hoods and now proudly led by CanTeen to give young people affected by cancer special access to live music shows across Australia. The project is currently being developed thanks to funds raised through a partnership with Google and Hilltop Hoods. For every fan who listens to their latest album on Google Play Music using the link at the end of their new interactive film, Google and Hilltop Hoods will donate $1 to CanTeen. Side of Stage will be open to young people aged 12-25 whose lives are currently being … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods x Google: Side of Stage
Exclusive Premiere: Floating Pyramids Skyscrapers Mixtape
Here we have the exclusive premiere of Floating Pyramids brand new mixtape, Skyscrapers. Floating Pyramids aka Chris Hamer-Smith has been producing music out of his home base in Sydney for over a decade. If he’s not making hip hop bangers for your favourite local rap artists, he’s slicing together catchy melodies and beats for dance floors across the globe. Twice ARIA nominated for his work with reggae/hip hop outfit Astronomy Class, Chris has also received critical acclaim and a strong following for his solo work as Chasm, producing and remixing a plethora of artists from 360 to The Bamboos, Urthboy, … Continue reading Exclusive Premiere: Floating Pyramids Skyscrapers Mixtape
Bliss n Eso – Dopamine Feat. Thief Official Video Clip
Bliss N Eso reveal new visuals for Dopamine feat. Thief ‘Dopamine’ is the first taste of Bliss n Eso’s highly-anticipated sixth studio album (due for release in 2017) and their first output since 2013’s ARIA #1 album ‘Circus in the Sky’. ‘Dopamine’ features stunning vocals from rising Sydney artist Thief alongside some of the most candid verses ever laid on a track by the group’s two MCs, detailing some of the personal demons they’ve been battling with. “We have been hard at work in the studio for the past couple of years working on this new album, it’s exciting to finally … Continue reading Bliss n Eso – Dopamine Feat. Thief Official Video Clip
A Tribe Called Quest Sydney Mural By Mistery
Following the exciting news that “We Got It From Here… Thank You 4 Your Service” is now available for pre-order A Tribe Called Quest have begun posting some incredible murals from around the world to their Instagram. Included is a brilliant creation from Sydney artist Mistery. The group will continue posting murals from around the world including another brilliant design from Melbourne. Pre-Order || Official || Instagram Continue reading A Tribe Called Quest Sydney Mural By Mistery
Pez They Try To Tell Me feat. 360
Don’t Look Down features a vast array of collaborators – Paul Dempsey, Paul Kelly, 360, Arie-Elle, Kota Banks, TYS, Hailey Cramer and Raymes, with emerging beatmaker aKidCalledJay taking on a pivotal role. The first single to be lifted from the album is the soaring ‘Calling Out’ featuring Paul Dempsey who brings his unique vocal touch to the song. Added to Triple J on high rotation, it’s a wonderful opening chapter to this challenging musical tale. Another album highlight is ‘They Try To Tell Me’, a tongue in cheek, jaunty little track featuring 360, who by PEZ’s own account, brings a … Continue reading Pez They Try To Tell Me feat. 360
Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) 7” Casebook
In 1992, an unsuspecting hip-hop world was bumrushed by a force that would dominate its consciousness for the next two decades (and, some would say, more): the nine-member Wu-Tang Clan Let’s count them off, because these are names that any hip-hop fan should know and revere: Prince Rakeem (aka The RZA), The Genius (aka The GZA), Ol’ Dirty Bastard, (Shallah) Raekwon, Inspectah Deck (aka Rebel INS), Method Man, Ghost Face Killer (aka Ghostface Killa), U-God and Masta Killa. The group had been bubbling up via various routes and musical tentacles since the late ’80s, in most of New York’s five … Continue reading Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) 7” Casebook
Mr Grevis I Am Meth Official Video
Mr Grevis opens up with the brutally honest song ‘I Am Meth’ brings to light the issues everyday Australians face with the ice epidemic We be catching up on those Shake Down Records release’s with the latest form Mr Grevis, I Am Meth. Taken from past life experiences and stories, Grevis says most people have known someone who has been affected by this terrible drug and things should change. Mr. Grevis, WA’s most affable emcee and most recent inductee into the almighty Sylabollix crew returns after his second album My Escape and the popular debut release The Sampler. Already receiving … Continue reading Mr Grevis I Am Meth Official Video
Kogz Leaving feat. Kathleen McCormack
Leaving lends real weight to the album’s narrative, harnessed around a sinister beat courtesy of Mat Rafle We revisit the latest album from Western Australian emcee Kogz. Leaving is a serious track which finds Kogz telling dark stories of a personal woe accompanied by the serene vocals of Kathleen McCormack who finds the calm between an exchange of brunt verses. While he knows very well to let the wax talk, it’s become Kogz’ style to etch his raps all through a beat carving his name deep into the local hip hop scene. The Perth emcee first came to note after entering … Continue reading Kogz Leaving feat. Kathleen McCormack
DyspOra Real Friends Freestyle
Australian based Hip-hop movement & creative imprint Playback Records has been making waves for a moment now. Featuring the talents of DyspOra, Eman, NeSs, Ajak, Levi, Sean Russ, Majiik and ELK. DyspOra is the voice of 21 year old Playback 808 founder Gabriel Akon, the East African native views music as the mechanism to facilitate today’s racial & social relations. DyspOra has just dropped a flip of Kanye West’s Real Friends, check it out below and stay tuned as Playback808 continue on their come up! Official || Facebook Continue reading DyspOra Real Friends Freestyle
Eloquor Working Class
Dedicated to the everyday working class battlers, ‘Working Class’ is his first single off Eloquor’s latest LP, celebrating his tenth anniversary in hip hop ‘Working Class’ finds the Melbourne-based hip-hop powerhouse teaming up with ARIA award winning producer Cam Bluff for an up-tempo stadium anthemic belter. Where Jimmy Barnes left off with his 1985 ‘Working Class Man’ classic ballad, Eloquor readdresses the issues still kicking our arses 31 years on. From the lips of one of Burn City’s most realest emcees, the venomous bars scar deep for most of us on this joint. “Let’s dissect these fat cats, who swerve … Continue reading Eloquor Working Class
Meek Mill Announces New Album DC4.5
Just days after releasing the hotly anticipated DC4, Meek Mill has taken to the gram to announce a brand new project, DC4.5. The album cover was posted with the caption “YUNGBULL WIT A DREAM #DC4.5 COVER ART DROPPING ANY DAY”. The new album announcement has been quite the surprise, considering the amount of snippets we were flooded with into the lead up to the release of DC4. There were numerous rumours that DC4 was originally slated as a double disc album, so fans should be pleased with a second release coming in as many months. Meek recently appeared on the Taxstone … Continue reading Meek Mill Announces New Album DC4.5
Meek Mill Releases Long-Awaited “DC4″
Lastest Installment In Acclaimed Mixtape Series Includes Appearances From Nicki Minaj, Young Thug, Lil Uzi Vert, French Montana, 21 Savage & More Meek Mill Is Back! The chart-topping rap superstar has released the highly anticipated “DC4,” available at all digital retailers and streaming partners. “DC4” marks the latest installment in the Philadelphia native’s acclaimed mixtape series, which has grown to become favoured by fans & critics alike. “DC4” includes appearances from Nicki Minaj, Young Thug, Lil Uzi Vert, Pusha T, French Montana & more. “DC4” follows Meek’s sophomore album “Dreams Worth More Than Money,” which debuted at #1 on the … Continue reading Meek Mill Releases Long-Awaited “DC4″
Spit Syndicate signs to Inertia Music, reveals new track “Inhibitions”
Playing Falls Festival this summer This is the Uber driver passing you the aux chord on the way to the turn up. This is an open bar with no commitments the following day. This is your pre-party, party and kick on, all rolled into one. This is “Inhibitions”. One of Australia’s most dynamic hip hop duos, Spit Syndicate return with this brand new, feel-good track. Fusing garage with trap with Spit Syndicate’s trademark sleek style, “Inhibitions” showcases a stylish, forward-thinking side to the Sydney duo and was produced by Styalz Fuego who was also at the helm for “Know Better”, … Continue reading Spit Syndicate signs to Inertia Music, reveals new track “Inhibitions”
Mailer Daemon Ronin 3 feat. Sage
Mailer Daemon Presents the final chapter of the Ronin Trilogy (a cyberpunk, post-trap, alternative hip hop saga) with the lead single appropriately titled: ‘Automation’, It’s a funky and fun upbeat bravado jam that showcases Mailer Daemon’s unique mix of 80s/90s … Continue reading Mailer Daemon Ronin 3 feat. Sage
Titanfall 2 Is Now Available Worldwide
Respawn Entertainment Delivers Action-Packed Single Player Backed by Fast, Fluid Multiplayer in an Experience that is Unmatched Respawn Entertainment and Electronic Arts Inc. today announced that the highly anticipated Titanfall™2 is now available in stores worldwide on Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Origin™ for PC, and for the first time in the franchise, the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. Winner of the Official Game Critics’ Award for Best Online Multiplayer at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in June, Titanfall 2 builds on the signature Pilot and Titan combat the series is known for and provides a … Continue reading Titanfall 2 Is Now Available Worldwide
Gratis Minds release new single ‘Bownsi’
From the sunny beaches of Northern NSW, Gratis Minds are like an endless summer, days on the beach and drinks around bonfires. Their youthful exuberance and chilled out vibe are enough to make even the most cynical yuppie pack it in and take up surfing. They’re Point Break, except instead of Keanu, Patrick and presidential masks they have clever lyricism, coastal tunes and a heck of a lot of personality. Jon Doe, Tay D and Jay Orient are three guys who’ve been blessed to find their passion at a young age. Their confidence on stage is astounding, and their energy … Continue reading Gratis Minds release new single ‘Bownsi’
THIS THAT playing times announced, map released
There’s just over a week to plan that outfit, charge that phone and get that mate who was on the fence over the fence. Still not sure? The THIS THAT timetable and map might help. Dropping today, these set times have all the markings of a carefully curated good time. This Stage, That Stage and The Other Stage are firing on all fronts with almost ten hours of absolute killer sets. Chill through the afternoon with Jess Kent, Koi Child and Sampa the Great. Bring on the sunset with the twee sounds of Ball Park Music and kick on into … Continue reading THIS THAT playing times announced, map released
Get your FREE Bourke Street Bakery Skyrim Sweet Roll THIS WEEKEND!
To celebrate the launch of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on October 28, Bethesda has partnered with Bourke Street Bakery to create the game’s famed Sweet Rolls! Sweet Rolls have always held a special place in The Elder Scrolls universe and with Skyrim Special Edition releasing tomorrow, Bourke Street Bakery has created their own Sweet Roll that stays faithful to the in-game item, but has a uniquely Bourke Street Bakery twist. Thousands of Sweet Rolls will be handed out for free in-store on Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30 starting … Continue reading Get your FREE Bourke Street Bakery Skyrim Sweet Roll THIS WEEKEND!
TwelveAM debut EP ‘Own’
Melbourne based up and coming hip hop artist TwelveAM is set to release his debut EP ‘Own’ this month on the 23rd of October, ‘Own’ will include eight smooth tracks that will push the boundaries of the next generation of hip-hop in Australia with his unique sound and flow. This debut EP features a solid lineup of up-coming producers that have worked with the likes of major hip-hop names such as, A$AP Ferg, Lil Wayne, and Snoop Dogg. Composed entirely by TwelveAM the ‘Own’ EP’s level of production accompanied by his melodic brash delivery is promised to deliver his sound … Continue reading TwelveAM debut EP ‘Own’
Mick Jenkins Announces debut Australian shows
Part of the changing face of hip-hop, MC and poet MICK JENKINS announces his first headline shows in Australia this summer. Already part of St Jerome’s Laneway Festival, the Alabama-born, Chicago-raised rapper will play Melbourne’s The Toff on Friday, January 27 before heading to Sydney’s The Basement on Thursday, February 2. Tickets for both shows will go on sale at midday this Friday, October 28. My Live Nation members can be among the first to secure tickets during the exclusive pre-sale beginning this Thursday, October 27 at 10am. For complete tour and ticketing details, visit: livenation.com.au A 25-year-old on a … Continue reading Mick Jenkins Announces debut Australian shows
Rising hip-hop hero Denzel Curry announces debut dates
Delivering powerful, politically-charged rap, Floridian Denzel Curry is bringing his raw hip-hop to Australia for the first time this January. Ringing in the New Year with an appearance at Origin NYE Festival, Denzel will be taking over Sydney’s The Basement on January 4 before hitting Melbourne’s The Toff on January 5. Tickets for both shows will go on sale at 12pm this Friday, October 28. My Live Nation members can be amongst the first to secure tickets during the exclusive pre-sale beginning tomorrow, October 27 at 10am. For complete tour and ticketing details, visit: livenation.com.au Hailing from Carol City, Florida, … Continue reading Rising hip-hop hero Denzel Curry announces debut dates
Premiss debut EP; drop single & video ‘Let You Know’
Premiss debut EP features Coin Banks, Drapht, Marksman Lloyd and more! Led by Perth based bandleader and composer Brendan Scott Grey, Premiss’ self-titled debut EP is a strikingly unconventional artistic venture where the union of music needing to be voiced and the stories to make sense of it all come together. Using an impressive eight piece band as its medium, compositions were approached with the desire to utilise the raw and imperfect sounds of a live band within the genre of hip hop. All tracks were musically written in their entirety and then presented to a selection of Perth’s finest … Continue reading Premiss debut EP; drop single & video ‘Let You Know’
B Wise Drops Live AF ‘Risk It’ Video
B Wise has been on tour with Horrorshow around the country in the last couple of weeks showing off new songs from his debut EP ‘Semi Pro’. This brand new on-the-road video, we get a taste of what its like to drop a banger like party joint ‘Risk it’. Hands in the sky, and smiles from ear-to-ear can be caught beaming from the crowd as B Wise and DJ Klasik bounce off each other. With the final leg of the tour to go, and more big news coming soon, B Wise is wrapping up the year in style for miles. Buy … Continue reading B Wise Drops Live AF ‘Risk It’ Video
The Doppelgangaz are coming to Melbourne
For all y’all who thought it was a joke, for those who thought it was just wishful thinking… Dem Shark boyz bout to invade Melbourne mami! Live, this November live n direct at Revolver Upstairs for Upfront Fridays. Both rappers and producers, Matter of Fact and EP have gone from obscurity aka Parts Unknown, New York to lighting up stages before global audiences. Through their Groggy Pack Entertainment imprint, the pair’s live career has managed to secure them headlining numerous tours across Europe and after sharing stages alongside major acts Slaughterhouse, Action Bronson, Black Milk and LA’s own Nipsey Hussle … Continue reading The Doppelgangaz are coming to Melbourne
Tumi X Stay Nice Permanently Ill Recordings 7″
A new imprint titled Permanently Ill Recordings are set to release a new series of Vinyl 7” records featuring Melbourne-based Hip Hop artists who don’t usually release music on vinyl. The first cut features a track by Tumi X Stay Nice, Walla C blesses the B-side with a beat. The vinyl piece will see a launch, held at Grumpy’s on Smith Street (Melbs), Thursday November 10 featuring. Tumi x Stay Nice, Walla C, Context, and more! Peep the Event here: www.facebook.com/events/1408677399160502 Continue reading Tumi X Stay Nice Permanently Ill Recordings 7″
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