Omar Musa – Parang Audiobook
Omar Musa, the former winner of the Australian Poetry Slam and the Indian Ocean Poetry Slam has released three hip hop albums, two poetry books (including Parang) and has also appeared on ABC’s Q&A and at the reccent TEDx Sydney. He is currently working on a play, Bonegatherer, to be staged in 2014 and his debut novel Here Come The Dogs which will be published by Penguin Australia in 2014. Omar Musa has just released an audiobook version of his critically acclaimed poetry book Parang. Omar Musa – Parang, the audiobook version is available now as a name your price download, get around … Continue reading Omar Musa – Parang Audiobook
Must Volkoff – White Russian out now
Must Volkoff’s White Russian delves deep into territory not commonly explored in modern day hip hop. The instrumentation is mind altering and the guests provide the perfect foreground to the groove laden backdrop. Hosting a variety of guests ranging from Australian Rap pioneer Lazy Grey to the Godfather of UK hip hop Farma G (Task Force), White Russian is set to exceed already high expectations. For the best part of ten years Melbourne’s acclaimed hip hop producer Must Volkoff has been etching out his signature sound. One half of the duo Mata & Must and co-founder of label Pang Productions, there aren’t many who can boast a catalogue such as … Continue reading Must Volkoff – White Russian out now
Mr Clean – Steroid Frauds
Mr Clean presents Steroid Frauds, the 3rd track from his forthcoming debut album With A Vengeance. Steroid Frauds features production from Sydney producer Colourd Noyz. A video clip was released alongside the new track which you can check out below. Steroid Frauds has been proceeded by the singles Hard Yak b/w Casket, also produced by Colourd Noyz and Faith In The Raw, featuring production from Australian heavy hitter Katalyst. Expect Mr Clean’s debut album With A Vengeance towards the end of August. Facebook || Tumblr || Bandcamp || Twitter Continue reading Mr Clean – Steroid Frauds
Matt Van Rooy Presents: The Alliance Tour
Matt Van Rooy is proud to announce The Alliance Tour featuring Fluent Form, Mata & Must, One Sixth, Maundz, Discourse, Deece, Dialect & Despair and Social Change. A line-up of this calibre is rarely seen in this magnitude, when it consists of some of the countries brightest and most well respected artists, all on one bill for multiple dates nation wide. This is a one-of-a-kind, special event sure to leave a lasting impression on punters, and go down in local hip hop history as a first of it’s kind. Having already hit Sydney on Saturday night, plus a massive 5 dates … Continue reading Matt Van Rooy Presents: The Alliance Tour
Kwasi – Strange Dreams EP
Strange Dreams is the debut release of Melbourne rapper and producer Kwasi. Recorded at Stronghorn Studios, the EP is slated as the first release under engineer and label owner JD’s Midnight Green. Entirely produced by Kwasi, the EP is a soundscape meshing electronic club friendly flavours in a hip-hop recipe with smooth, rich lyrics, featuring guest spots from Gzutek, Young Lean And Bee. Rappers who produce are a traditional oddity in hip-hop and Melbourne’s Kwasi is one of those rarities who maintains balance between beatmaking and flow blasting. Priding himself as an artist who bends the rules, Kwasi creates a … Continue reading Kwasi – Strange Dreams EP
Cryptic – David Crypperfield
Cryptic is a 23 year old rapper from Melbourne. With a broad scope of styles from introspective, dark humour, battle-style music to good old boom bap lyricism, Cryptic is respected for his uniquely complex rhyming patterns, verbose dexterity, relevant humour, stage presence and stylised flow. 1 Outs Australia Rap Battle Champion 2012 and member of crew 3000 with Equity and Jools. David Crypperfield features production from Ciecmante, Broadkast, Equity, Realizm, The OddOne, Koots, and more. David Cypperfield is out now for free download. Bandcamp || Facebook || Soundcloud Continue reading Cryptic – David Crypperfield
Broken Aesthetiks – Still Broke
Due to the finalisation of legal proceedings stemming from their debut release, ‘Broke‘, Grhyme Productions are now slightly apprehensive to announce (pending all guidelines laid out by Livinia Nixon’s solicitors are met) the impending release of Broken Aesthetik’s sophomore album, the aptly titled Still Broke. Anyone who has had the pleasure of seeing the duo live, would be well aware of the tongue-in-cheek antics of the group’s lone emcee, FatGut. Scathing social commentary, celebrity undressing, and at times personal catharsis, are delivered with an always upbeat tempo. This can find you with a beaming smile, waving your hands in the … Continue reading Broken Aesthetiks – Still Broke
Muma Doesa – Ms. Fortune
Muma Doesa is an emcee/vocalist performing live in Melbourne since 2004, both solo and with Blunt Paper Massive, has just released her solo album, Ms. Fortune. Ms. Fortune is a fresh perspective on Hip Hop with Soul and Reggae influences. On the title track Ms. Fortune Muma Doesa tells honest stories of personal struggle and discovering her family history on her travels. The majority of the mixing and cuts where handled by DJ Rellik at Turnstyle Records. The album features Ruth Rogers-Wright, Zee, Dunna, Vytal One, Baptiste, Jess Harlen and Jowah. You can pick Muma Doesa – Ms Fortune for digital release … Continue reading Muma Doesa – Ms. Fortune
Trials – The Bum Kit 2.0
Direct from the dusty banks of Mr. Trials collection of sonic horrors comes the first official custom drum kit for your own disgusting pleasure. With fuck-off kick drums to put the boom in your bap and snares that snap harder than legs from a 50 story fall – it’s all here. 20 kicks, 20 snares, 20 hats & 20 crashes Direct from Trials studio session files Processed through state of the art hardware & software to make them track ready Drag & drop directly into your DAW and/or samplers Suitable for use with Logic Audio, Pro Tools, MPCS, Maschine 24 … Continue reading Trials – The Bum Kit 2.0
Australian directs new Just Blaze & Baauer ‘Higher’ short film
Higher is the debut collaborative single by heavily respected Hip Hop/R&B producer Just Blaze (Jay Z, Kanye West, Eminem, Usher) and rising DJ/producer/wonderkid Baauer (of #1 Global Dance Smash Harlem Shake fame), with vocals supplied by none other than Jay Z. The clip (short film) is a must see – directed by Australian born, US based Nabil, it’s incredible and well worth the 6 minute investment. Continue reading Australian directs new Just Blaze & Baauer ‘Higher’ short film
Royalz – Ladder
Whether you think hip hop is evolving or falling apart, is purely up to individual perception. In the eyes of Melbourne label Grhyme Productions, it isn’t necessary to dig up the soil and rip apart the foundations of the art form that many pioneers toiled over in order to produce something ‘new’. Improving on something organic doesn’t always require synthesising it, that’s where Royalz and Ghryme Productions enter. Royalz is back with a new track titled Ladder, a name your price download available now. Grhyme Productions || Bandcamp || Twitter || Facebook Continue reading Royalz – Ladder
Mother & Call Of Duty® Enlist Fans For Top Secret Rescue Op Prize
Mother Energy Drink and Call of Duty® announce a new partnership. Fuelling the world’s passion for gaming, Mother Energy Drink and Call of Duty®, have partnered up to give Aussies a chance to win a top secret rescue op mission. The partnership comes ahead of the highly-anticipated Call of Duty®: Ghosts launch on November 5th. Featuring an all-new world, new story, new characters and new experiences, Call of Duty: Ghosts is a stunning leap forward for the mega-hit franchise. Mother and Call of Duty® fans will have a chance to take on a series of top secret challenges in line with what … Continue reading Mother & Call Of Duty® Enlist Fans For Top Secret Rescue Op Prize
Coda Conduct – Watch This Space (Prod. Detal)
Hailing from Canberra, Coda Conduct is an engaging hip hop duo consisting of members Erica and Sally. Their style ranges from laid-back, thoughtful and sincere to cheeky, upbeat and braggadocio. With dexterous flow and meticulously considered lyrics, this duo drop their jams better than their Parkinsons-stricken grandmothers. These two ladies live on a staple diet of rap, hip hop and spoken word. They both grew up being subjected to strange looks at high school discos when they didn’t know the words to the Backstreet Boys but could rap the entirety of Gangsta’s Paradise. Since meeting just over a year ago, … Continue reading Coda Conduct – Watch This Space (Prod. Detal)
Mantra – Break Tradition Official Video + Trilogy Box-Sets
Ten To Two Records are very pleased to announce the release of Telling Scenes, the third instalment of Mantra’s Power of the Spoken Trilogy. Sporting the radio favourite Loudmouth and emotionally heavy Break Tradition, Telling Scenes is Mantra’s magnum opus, the feather in his cap. To celebrate the Melbourne rapper’s milestone, we are happy to release some exclusive and very limited items fit for any hip hop fan. Ten To Two and Mantra have carefully selected a bunch of pre-sale items to celebrate the release of the new record. There are the Power of the Spoken Trilogy Box-sets which include the entire Mantra … Continue reading Mantra – Break Tradition Official Video + Trilogy Box-Sets
Dr Don Don – Way To The Sun EP
Acclaimed Sydney producer Dr Don Don is just about to release his latest four-track EP, Way To The Sun. After huge success with King of the Stars, Good Thing and Never Fear (featuring Elizabeth Rose) Dr Don Don is back with a summery disco-funk infused collection of tracks designed to dominate the dance floor. The EP features Sydney-based KLP on the EP’s title-track as well as Gold Coast singer/songwriter Bossy Love, formerly of Operator Please. Way To The Sun track-list: 1. Way to The Sun feat. KLP 2. What You Gonna Do 3. If You Wanna feat. Bossy Love 4. Don’t … Continue reading Dr Don Don – Way To The Sun EP
Activision Announces Call Of Duty®: Ghosts Playstation Upgrade
Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard (Nasdaq: ATVI), today announced further details surrounding Call of Duty®: Ghosts’ participation in Sony’s PS3 to PS4 upgrade program. The upgrade program is completely optional and allows consumers who purchase Call of Duty: Ghosts on PlayStation® 3 to upgrade to the PlayStation® 4 version of the game for a limited time at a suggested retail price of only $10 (including Australia and New Zealand), €10, or £10 depending on territory. More details will be shared in the weeks to come. “Today we’re announcing that anyone who buys Call of … Continue reading Activision Announces Call Of Duty®: Ghosts Playstation Upgrade
Mr Grevis – The Apology Song feat. Drapht
Mr. Grevis returns with the second single The Apology Song featuring fellow Sylabollix member Drapht, from upcoming album My Escape (out September 13th). An honest and personal track, The Apology Song, as its title suggests, is a gesture of redemption to a past sweetheart. Some time ago, Grevis made a few bad decisions which lead to serious consequences, his then fiancé, who had already endured infidelities on his part in the past, broke off the engagement. Her decision was at first rejected by a scornful Grevis, but as he came to choose a more dignified path of life, he began to … Continue reading Mr Grevis – The Apology Song feat. Drapht
Pez – One Life feat. Tys
Pez has lots of exciting news, with a new album about to drop early November. Fans got a preview of what is to come when triple j debuted the first single One Life. It has since been getting considerable attention on radio and the video won Channel V’s Ripe Clip of the week and features cameo’s from 360 and the legendary Paul Kelly plus a bunch of fans who submitted their own videos of them putting their ones up. We are also excited to announce that Pez is a part of Big Day Out 2014, Playing with the likes of … Continue reading Pez – One Life feat. Tys
Must Volkoff – Bangin’ Their Heads feat. Jake Biz, Lazy Grey & DJ Dcide
For the best part of ten years Melbourne’s acclaimed hip hop producer Must Volkoff has been etching out his signature sound. One half of the duo Mata & Must and co-founder of label Pang Productions, there aren’t many who can boast a catalogue such as his. Must Volkoff’s more recent credits include Trem’s Russian Roulette feat. Brad Strut & Kings Konekted, the lion’s share of Fluent Form’s critically acclaimed Flu Season, and several gems on the forthcoming Mantra album including the title track Telling Scenes. Having lent his skills to a plethora of premiere artists at home and abroad, he … Continue reading Must Volkoff – Bangin’ Their Heads feat. Jake Biz, Lazy Grey & DJ Dcide
Dylan Joel’s got a brand new free release and we think ‘that’s good’
In 2013 Dylan Joel continues to work his way up the ranks of the local hip hop fraternity. Last year Dylan’s EP Kid Illin‘ featured the breakthrough single Leveled which received a high rotation on triple j and later proved to be the catalyst for his massive win with triple j’s “Pyramid Rock” unearthed competition. Now in 2013 Dylan is proud to release his brand new free album That’s Good which is undoubtedly his best work to date showcasing Dylan’s progression as a burgeoning Australian MC. Featuring an exceptional array of guest performances from fellow up ‘n comers Remi, Elemont & Jess … Continue reading Dylan Joel’s got a brand new free release and we think ‘that’s good’
Nhostic – I Am Who I Am Official Video
Nhostic is Newcastle based emcee, originally from Mt Gambier. In June 2012, Nhostic released his debut EP Nhostalgia, which was written, produced, recorded, edited Nhostic, he also provided all the cuts. The tone of the EP was a raw, honest and nostalgic, and for all of his hard work Nhostalgia received glowing reviews. Nhostic has recently released the official video clip for the track I Am Who I Am. The clip was filmed and edited by Yanni Scott-Davis. Nhostic’s EP Nhostalgia is available via iTunes here. Nhostic is currently working on his next release, look out for that early 2014. … Continue reading Nhostic – I Am Who I Am Official Video
Motley – The Dope Squad Pt. 1
Motley has been making music in his makeshift home studio since 2002. In 2003 he was noticed by Live Nation and hand picked to tour his native UK with Hip-Hop legends De La Soul. Since 2005 Motley has shared the stage with some of the world’s greatest artists including Nas, Nelly & Beyoncé. Sending thousands crazy with his infectious stage presence and smooth, energetic rhymes at Sound Relief (MCG) and Big Day Out. In 2004 he worked with Nitin Sawhney on Melbourne’s 2004 International Arts Festival. He was immediately snapped up by Bliss N Eso to record on their album, … Continue reading Motley – The Dope Squad Pt. 1
L-Fresh The Lion – One
Hailing from South West Sydney, currently residing in Melbourne, 24-year old Hip Hop artist L-Fresh The Lion has made a name for himself with his versatile catalogue and his energetic and engaging live show. He has gone from strength-to-strength, nabbing high profile support spots nationally; impressing the likes of Nas, Public Enemy, The Herd, Hermitude and many more. It is his passion, honesty and integrity as an artist and lyricist that has garnered him such noteworthy attention. Recently, The Lion was a featured speaker at TEDx Parramatta where he presented a talk entitled “Self creation through Hip Hop”. He has … Continue reading L-Fresh The Lion – One
Cozzabags – 808s and Rock Greats – About the album
After several weeks and several hundred downloads of 808s & Rock Greats, Cozzabags has released a video discussing the album; talking on the reasons for using the Kanye West, 808s concept, the decision to use Rock anthems for sampling, artists … Continue reading Cozzabags – 808s and Rock Greats – About the album
Sietta – Let It Go Official Video
Sietta’s sublime new single Let It Go has the music websites worldwide buzzing. The UK’s Planet Notion says ‘Let It Go is a primal hulking mass that feels natural and gloriously primordial. Caiti Baker’s voice is given an empty cavernous space to delicately fill before lightning percussion reigns, allowing the hook of Let It Go to storm into the forefront and break its banks, forcing the listener to become utterly submerged”. They’ve just dropped the video, a dazzling visual accompaniment. Catch Sietta on their Let It Go Tour kicking off this weekend. The Mekeo Poapoa (tattoo) Caiti wears in the video … Continue reading Sietta – Let It Go Official Video
Chance Waters – Looking For Something feat. Patience Hodgson
Looking For Something is Chance Waters newest single, and first with Island Records Australia. The song, a trademark duet with Australian vocalist Patience Hodgson (The Grates) captures Chance’s depth of song writing and knack for unforgettable pop hooks. With an up tempo, nostalgic backbeat produced by One Above and peppered with lush strings and horns Chance playfully muses on the idea that home is where the heart lives, or at least it doesn’t require a visa. Chance hails from Sydney’s inner west and is an outspoken vegan and self-confessed internet addict. He has established a uniquely recognizable brand of hip hop backed … Continue reading Chance Waters – Looking For Something feat. Patience Hodgson
360 – A Stellar Lollapalooza Performance
After an outstanding performance at Lollapalooza in Chicago, 360 won over American audiences and then stayed on in the US to work on the much anticipated album to follow up Falling and Flying. 360 has been giving his fans sneak peaks of whats to come on his Facebook and Instagram of sessions with producers Lifted, Trevor Lawrence, Jason Mater and many more big names. 360 recently tweeted that he will be working with the singing half of The Presets, Julian Hamilton. Sixty’s manager, Rae Harvey of Crucial Music had this to say about the upcoming album “Matt is working with a whole bunch of … Continue reading 360 – A Stellar Lollapalooza Performance
Aphsub – The Scoville Unit LP
The Scoville Unit is the mind numbingly hot follow-up to Aphsub‘s 2011 hip hop LP, The Crust. This venerable selection of homegrown chilli infused delights includes ingredients by featured guest producers Trials , Koolta (2011 Hilltop Hoods Initiative winner) and J57 (Brown Bag AllStars, New York) alongside Aphsub‘s own Sublime and DJ Ollie. To garnish, expect a tempting selection of guest vocals by Evan The Evolve, Koncept (Brown Bag AllStars, New York) and Rani Simone. These elements are mixed together by Aphsub members Sev (MC), Sublime (MC, Production), Perennial (MC) and DJ Ollie (Production, DJ) to create a meal for the mind … Continue reading Aphsub – The Scoville Unit LP
Review: Dr. Flea – Keep On Moving EP
Keep On Moving is the debut EP from Dr. Flea, one of Broken Tooth Entertainment’s latest signees. Dr. Flea first burst onto the scene through spitting bars at grime nights, raves, and local cyphers. He represents a fresh and youthful approach to music, that appeals across genres and strays from the conservative approach to Hip Hop. The 9 track EP features production from Ciecmate, Kharnivor, Pyrex & Shookz, Juve, P.R., Bottega Beretta and MKC. Emcees on the album include Spit Gemz, Dr. Flea’s brother Tom Farfall, LaLa, Flowz, and Diem. Keep On Moving opens with a smooth boom bap styled track produced by fellow BTE head Ciecmate which is … Continue reading Review: Dr. Flea – Keep On Moving EP
Converse Unveils Bold Footwear Collection With Rapper Wiz Khalifa
On August 15th, Converse Inc. debuts the Fall 2013 Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Wiz Khalifa Collection featuring 12 new styles inspired by the artist’s rebellious and fashion-forward style. 2 of these styles will be available in Australia. The collaboration marks Khalifa’s first footwear collection and celebrates the artist’s eye for bold detail and subtle luxury. The new collection incorporates several unique accents including the Wiz Khalifa collection signature logo tab on each design, while staying true to the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star silhouette. Rapper Wiz Khalifa hails from Pittsburgh, Penn., and went from breakthrough artist to feature film … Continue reading Converse Unveils Bold Footwear Collection With Rapper Wiz Khalifa
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