Interview: Chasm – Smoking Aces EP
The second EP from Chasm’s 2013 EP series is Smoking Aces and features rising star Monchichi who has enjoyed considerable airplay on triple j’s Unearthed of late. Chasm once again delivers another air tight release to add to his ever-increasing musical catalog. You are currently working on an EP series. The first EP released in this series was titled Diamond Cuts and featured MC Skryptcha and Rachel Berry. Tell us a bit about this EP and the concept behind Diamond Cuts? I produced a bunch of tracks for Rachel a few years back, but nothing came of them unfortunately. When we were in the studio with Skryptcha one day late last … Continue reading Interview: Chasm – Smoking Aces EP
Benny Diction & Able8 – Life Moves
Life Moves is the brainchild of prominent London-based MC Benny Diction and prolific Australian beats producer Able8. The two met at a Melbourne hip-hop night in 2011 and have been working together since. Both established artists in their own right, they have combined to turn hip-hop on its head and create something that stands out from the usual format. Able8’s signature sound combines the world of dusty vinyl samples with heavy bass-laden electronic sounds and swinging drums, providing the perfect backdrop for Benny to paint his intricate, tightly-woven rhymes. The result is an exciting mix of classic hip-hop with a … Continue reading Benny Diction & Able8 – Life Moves
Tigermoth – B-Sides Karma
Tigermoth has been busy putting the finishing touches on a new album due for release later in the year. The initial number of tracks was quite large, but the idea was to make sure the album was completely focused in it’s sound and narrative, and this meant some of the tracks needed to be culled. While no less worthy of a release than anything else that has made the album, they weren’t 100% in line with the rest of the release. In Tigermoth’s mind however, they were all too good not to see the light of day and he has … Continue reading Tigermoth – B-Sides Karma
Kaye – Isolated Tracks
Meet Kaye a.k.a Mr. Never Did Right; An all-round hip-hop junkie, expressing extraordinary talent via many artistic platforms. Hailing from The East Coast of Australia, Kaye has lived Hip Hop for over a decade, with ventures ranging from professional graffiti murals, video production and running a home studio used by himself and other locals. His strength as a formidable emcee is undeniable, featuring on various Sub Conscious Records releases and consistently playing packed shows along the East Coast of Australia, with acts such as Thundamentals, Kerser, The Tongue and Hyjak. Kaye’s high energy performances with DJ Ntaprize, are backed up … Continue reading Kaye – Isolated Tracks
Jp – The Road To Arkham
Jp presents his brand new album, The Road to Arkham and will be released on September 1st. Jp has been working on this album for about 12 months with J.Waters, who has produced 80% of the album, the other two tracks were produced by Dazed from Overstand and James Thompson from The High Society. The Road To Arkham features. One Sixth, Majestic Gage, Full Spectrum, Hyina Mufasa and is available for pre-order now, by following the link here. Jp performed live at Laundry Bar Fitzroy, VIC over the weekend. 1. Green Eyes w/ Hyina Mufasa 2. I Icarus 3. Whisky … Continue reading Jp – The Road To Arkham
Jones Jnr. – The Soultape 2
Sydney duo, Jones Jnr. has announced the release of their second mixtape The Soultape 2 on Friday 23 August. As with their debut Soultape, the new collection will be available from their website to download free. Jones Jnr. is Evan Jones and Morgan Jones (no relation) and together they traverse a unique blend of old-school soul, mixed with contemporary beats. The pair has earned their musical stripes in some of Sydney’s most exciting bands including the Thundamentals (DJ Morgs) and Rumpunch (Ev Jones). In fact, Jones Jnr. was formed after Thundamentals popular take on Matt Corby’s Brother recorded for triple j’s … Continue reading Jones Jnr. – The Soultape 2
Justice & Kaos – Home IndVasian 2
Write, record and release a song each week for 30 weeks. Sounds like an ambitious project, right? Not quite as ambitious as doing it for a 2nd time. After taking a couple of years to recover from self-inflicted, deadline-driven, marathon studio sessions that resembled scenes from Saw, Justice & Kaos return for the sequel to 2011’s highly successful Home indVasian series. Recognising the changing way in which people seek out and consume music, the original series saw J&K release new tunes weekly for over half a year online, yielding 230,000+ track plays, downloads & YouTube views. As far as sequels … Continue reading Justice & Kaos – Home IndVasian 2
Thundamentals – Smiles Don’t Lie Tour
Blues Mountains via Newtown hip hop trio Thundamentals continue to flip the concepts of what hip hop is supposed to be with new single Smiles Don’t Lie from their upcoming, as-yet-untitled, third album, proudly announcing their first and only headline tour for 2013 – taking in Sprung Festival and FBi’s 10th Birthday celebrations – to bring the new music to fans. Already added to rotation on triple j, debuting at #5 on the iTunes Hip Hop Charts, and an unashamed love letter, Smiles Don’t Lie would not have been an obvious single choice for the boys – MCs Tuka and Jeswon and … Continue reading Thundamentals – Smiles Don’t Lie Tour
Ngaiire – Lamentations Tour
In the first three weeks of release (and in some cases, before) Ngaiire’s Lamentations has been announced as feature album on Sydney’s Eastside Radio and 2SER FM, South Australia’s Radio Adelaide, Melbourne’s 3RRR, PBS and SYN, DIG Australia, 2 BOB Radio and Radio Goolgarri, as well as landing feature album prominence on AIR, and garnering on-air support from triple j. Now, the Sydney via Papua New Guinea artist announces the album tour proper, expanding on her previous two single tours; riding a wave of support for her brilliant debut album. The highly anticipated July 12 release of Ngaiire’s debut album … Continue reading Ngaiire – Lamentations Tour
Mr. Ruckman – The Born Again Humanist
Emerging triumphantly from where his debut signed off, The Born-Again Humanist shows a ‘re-born’ artist expressing new and developed ideas and values. Born-Again not in the traditional religious sense, but in fact the contrary, with evolution and humanism being the underlying theme throughout. Mr. Ruckman presents lyrics of a profound nature and skilful caliber, complimenting the raw production of local musicians to acclaimed hip-hop producers Simplex and Jacob Giles. From writing eloquently on controversial subjects to exploring human nature, Mr. Ruckman breaks free of conventional hip-hop topics and speaks on the importance of knowledge, freedom of speech, secularism, reason and forward thinking. … Continue reading Mr. Ruckman – The Born Again Humanist
April77 Creative – The Australian Weekend A Plus Feature Article
Last week April77 Creative was featured in The Australian’s Weekend A Plus section. The feature focuses on their work in the local Hip Hop scene and includes interviews with Obese Records and Nick Lupi from Spit Syndicate. For anyone that missed the printed version last week the article has now been published on The Australian’s website – Click here to read it online! Disclaimer From April77 Creative: “I think Public Enemy has made some incredible music in last 15 years, and we are inspired by a lot of great album covers for US artists… not all views expressed in the … Continue reading April77 Creative – The Australian Weekend A Plus Feature Article
Mantra – ‘Telling Scenes’ Track By Track
Following on from radio anthem Loudmouth, Melbourne rapper Mantra has dropped the emotionally heavy Break Tradition – the second single from his forthcoming album, Telling Scenes. Due for release in September, Telling Scenes is an album in the most creative sense: not just a collection of songs, but an experience that takes its listener on a journey. As one part of this journey, Break Tradition represents a side of Mantra very close to his heart. Using dexterous rhymes to unfold stark and literal narratives, Mantra delves into the cycle of violence that sees the endless chain of one person passing their abuse on … Continue reading Mantra – ‘Telling Scenes’ Track By Track
Rap City 2013
Since inception in 2010, Rap City has brought a mix of the hottest Hip Hop talent to one stage, in a unique format, multi-billed event that is much more than the average Hip Hop show. Bringing some of Hip Hop’s best to Australia in previous years, high-profile artists such as GhostfaceKillah, DOOM, The Beatnuts, DJ Premier, Chino XL, Masta Ace & Edo.G w/ Marco Polo have been showcased to sold out venues across the country. This year we welcome back to Australia, legendary Brooklyn emcee, Talib Kweli, and introduce lyrical shaman signed to Stones Throw Records, Homeboy Sandman & New Orleans … Continue reading Rap City 2013
Red Bull Curates x HOME Nightclub
In the true spirit of ‘giving wings’ to people and ideas, Red Bull have teamed up with Ironlak and four of the best street artists in Australia, to give Sydney’s HOME nightclub a makeover. As of this past Sunday night, Lister, Shida, Vans the Omega and Sofles have been locked into the club. For five nights they will turn HOME into their temporary home, eating, sleeping, relaxing, living and painting the internal walls of the nightclub. HOME opened in November, 1998 in Darling Harbour, as Sydney’s first custom built ‘super club’. Almost 15 years on, the venue has seen better … Continue reading Red Bull Curates x HOME Nightclub
Koolta – All I Need’s A Heartbeat
Fresh from his first headline national tour, Adelaide’s MC/Producer Koolta (2011 Hilltop Hoods Initiative Winner/2012 JJJ Unearthed Parklife Winner) has teamed up once again with DJ PT for the release of their second mixtape All I Need’s A Heartbeart. 2013 has been a busy year for the pair thus far with a heavy touring schedule for the last six months. Now back in the studio Koolta has been honing his craft and pushing his song writing skills to exciting and diverse places. This release is a collection of ten brand new songs plus three remixes from Koolta’s debut album The … Continue reading Koolta – All I Need’s A Heartbeat
Allday – Soon I’ll Be In Cali 2
Allday’s latest mixtape Soon I’ll Be In Cali 2 dropped recently to massive online buzz, with tens of thousands of downloads and streams so far. The latest in a string of highlights for the prolific artist and performer, it features 16 tracks that are peaking Allday’s legion of fans. Having forgone a pro basketball career to pursue music, 2013 has been epic. Allday’s first real single So Good scored #91 in the triple j Hottest 100, and an amazing crowd flocked to his sets at festivals including Big Day Out, Pushover, St Kilda Festival, Groovin’ The Moo Bunbury, and Come Together. Meanwhile … Continue reading Allday – Soon I’ll Be In Cali 2
Must Volkoff – Honeymoon On Mars
The prequel to White Russian, available now as a name your price download. Musty’s production album White Russian has just came back from mastering in the US. As a prelude to the album he’s dropped a free instrumental EP. A psychedelic collection of beats from the Vostok floor. Honeymoon On Mars is the tale of a hapless crew of astronauts who embark on a doomed mission to the Red Planet. Stay tuned for the White Russian release date and lineup coming soon. Download || Pang Productions || Facebook Continue reading Must Volkoff – Honeymoon On Mars
Flu aka Fluent Form – Flu Season
Flu aka Fluent Form is the A-grade emcee, and what he has produced with new album Flu Season is no less than top-shelf hip hop. As Fluent Form has matured, so too has his music. With a certain bravery, his new material contains more sensitivity both tonally and lyrically than displayed on previous albums Word Merchant (2011) and The Furnace (2009). Known in the past for his aggressive execution, the Melbourne emcee has redefined his stylistic approach in the hope that “it gives the listener an opportunity to digest everything I’m saying.” Guests on the album include Geko, Pang Production’s One Sixth, … Continue reading Flu aka Fluent Form – Flu Season
Force – Force [Produced by Zarkov]
Melbourne born and bred and raised on a diet of traditional hip hop both local and abroad, Force has been steadily building as an artist since his 2009 debut album Clouded, which featured Maundz, Hunter (RIP), A-Diction and more. From there it was evident that a respect for the art form reigned true. It’s now 2013 and whilst nothing has changed in the respect for the pioneers, the sound Force is bringing certainly has. After forming Down For The Count Records and releasing a slew of crew products, Force has now teamed up with Jackie Onassis producer Zarkov (Raph) to … Continue reading Force – Force [Produced by Zarkov]
Bam Bam – Bags Packed feat. Allday Official Music Video
What exactly is left to say about Bam Bam?! It’s been a big few years from one of Melbourne’s most respected Hip Hop stars. With a resume that includes supporting his best mate 360 on his national sold out Flying Tour. Amassing over 30,000 downloads of his mix tapes, playing a slew of festival spots and earning over 20,000 fans on Facebook you’d certainly be forgiven for thinking he’d be satisfied and ready to put his feet up!! Actually, there’s a lot left to say and as far as Bam Bam is concerned this is really only the beginning. With … Continue reading Bam Bam – Bags Packed feat. Allday Official Music Video
Rdio presents Sampology’s New AV ‘Stimulation’ Tour
Globally recognised as one of the best Audio Visual DJs of our time, Brisbane native Sampology returns with an Rdio presented Australasia tour in support of Dancehall Queen, his forthcoming single with DJ Butcher, featuring Grammy Award winning vocalist Beenie Man. To kick off the series of gigs, Sampology and Air Asia are flying two lucky people to Bali to catch the AV prodigy play alongside John Legend. The #Stimulation2013 Instagram competition begins August 7 and ends August 13. In addition to the grand prize, there are 7 daily prizes consisting of a double pass to Sampology’s Stimulation show. For competition … Continue reading Rdio presents Sampology’s New AV ‘Stimulation’ Tour
Remi Kolawole – Saggin
Hot off the heels of his tribute to days off and drinks with the homies, Sangria, 22-year-old Melbourne hip hop artist REMi has dropped the second cut off his F.Y.G: Act 1 Mixtape, Saggin’ produced via serial collaborators Sensible J and Dutch and accompanied by a super suave black + white video ode to the oldschool R&B and Soul clips of yore. A smooth joyride through Remi’s influences, musical and otherwise, F.Y.G: Act 1 finds the REMi acting up over an eclectic mix of famous jams (Gangstarr, Janet Jackson) and an impressive set of original tracks (Sangria’s upcoming single Saggin‘ & last year’s acclaimed single Ape) all produced by … Continue reading Remi Kolawole – Saggin
Mind Over Matter – Somebody’s Love
Shock Records are thrilled to announce the signing of Sydney hip hop duo Mind Over Matter to their imprint label Permanent Records. Mind Over Matter are: Willow AKA Rowan Lockyer and Smiles AKA Martin Brown. After meeting as year 7 classmates in the school yard at St Pius X College, the duo began practicing their freestyle skills together and have been putting in the hard yards ever since touring with the likes of Bliss N Eso, 360, Pez and Drapht and releasing two LPs. Renowned for their narrative wit, smooth moves and dynamic live shows, Willow and Smiles have recently … Continue reading Mind Over Matter – Somebody’s Love
Thundamentals – Smiles Don’t Lie
Everybody’s favourite Blue Mountains crew Thundamentals have released a new single. Available from iTunes now, the single, entitled Smiles Don’t Lie was snapped up by triple j within hours of its delivery, and added to high rotation. There has also been an announcement for a Smiles Don’t Lie single tour. “For me, ‘Smiles Don’t Lie’ is a nostalgic, heartfelt song which celebrates many of the things I appreciate about the fairer sex, and my girlfriend in particular. I feel like the song really captures that daydream-like quality of yearning for a loved one when you aren’t in their presence. My motivation … Continue reading Thundamentals – Smiles Don’t Lie
MusicNSW: The Newcastle Music Industry Forum
What does a booking agent look for? How do you fill a venue? MusicNSW, in partnership with the University of Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, is proud to announce “The Newcastle Music Industry Forum” – the first event in a brand … Continue reading MusicNSW: The Newcastle Music Industry Forum
The Daylight Robbery (TDR)
The Daylight Robbery (TDR) was formed in 2010 to be the live band for NZ’s premiere hip-hop artist David Dallas. From here TDR would venture out on their own to write, record and release their own music- The debut self-titled EP in 2013. TDR are brothers Chris on the keys and Ron on the drums with bassist extraordinaire Sale. TDR have just released their self-titled EP as a name your price download. The album features Jordache, Heydon Hohaia, Lui Silk, David Dallas, PNC and more. 1. Intro 2. Interrupt feat. Jordache 3. Rollercoaster feat. Jordache, Heydon Hohaia 4. Wild Turkey … Continue reading The Daylight Robbery (TDR)
Ben Iota – Born ‘Free’
Ben Iota (formerly known as Bornski of Adroit Effusive/Common Cause) and Matchless Gift (Butterthief) proudly presents Born ‘Free’. Lyrically inspired by Ben Iota’s recent studies, travels and experiences living in a developing country, alongside the manifest production of Matchless Gift, this release explores the theme of freedom, or lack there of. Ben Iota has recently released the video for More Than Just Words featuring Visionz, Motion, Mesha and Social Change. The video is filmed and edited by Maintain from Labrat productions. The production by Matchless Gift is his finest work to date, demonstrating his grasp on both Western and Eastern musical forms, … Continue reading Ben Iota – Born ‘Free’
Suburban Dark – Second Front
Suburban Dark’s colossal LP Second Front has just been released through Big Village Records. The first single Skeletonne featuring Thundamentals’ Jeswon has already been making an impact online and on radio, setting the tone for the brand new release. Rinsed on Triple j and playlisted on FBi Radio, Skeletonne was initially featured for 6 weeks on Triple j new music website for free download, with the video clip premiered on Home and Hosed.. And on the week leading up to the album release, FBi Radio 94.5 has already made Second Front ‘Album of the Week’. Second Front has a diverse … Continue reading Suburban Dark – Second Front
P.R – “We Will Make It” feat. Cise Star & Blu
Australian music producer P.R releases his brand new single We Will Make It feat. Cise Star & Blu! The single is lifted from the upcoming EP titled Moment In Time and will be available via Cult Classic Records on August 26, 2013. The upcoming EP Moment In Time features guest appearances from Blu, Skyzoo, Cise Star, Substantial, Alphamama & more. Moment In Time will be available for free download soon. Download || Facebook || Twitter Continue reading P.R – “We Will Make It” feat. Cise Star & Blu
Stateovmind – Better Than Postcards
Stateovmind returns with his new EP Better Than Postcards (BTP), the follow up to his well-received debut Something for Nothing. BTP quite literally picks up where his debut left off, as only days after finishing his first EP, Stateovmind took off backpacking around Europe much like many other first time travelling Australians. While away, Stateovmind linked up with European based beatmakers and emcee’s, gathered some beats, collaborated with some great artists and had many unforgettable experiences. 4 months and 14 countries later, the new 8-track EP is the final result, mixing descriptive language, a booming soundscape and hypnotic harmonies. The lead … Continue reading Stateovmind – Better Than Postcards
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