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Pez – The Game

Jim Steps

Pez is not like other hip-hop artists. With his laid-back nature and ever-present smile, the Melburnian instantly distinguishes himself from others of the genre with his lack of pretence and genuine demeanour. But once his music – rich with soul-searching honesty, gritty melody and traditional hip-hop ethics – is heard, the distinction is even clearer. Pez rose from obscurity late in 2008 with his debut single The Festival Song. This ode to the Aussie summer music festival was ubiquitous across Australian radio all summer, achieving constant rotation on triple j and Nova and charting prominently on the Austereo Hot 30 … Continue reading Pez – The Game

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Diafrix – I’m A Dreamer feat. 360

Jim Steps

True daydreamers, Momo and Azmarino of Diafrix team with the one and only 360 to present I’m A Dreamer, the standout lead single from Pocket Full Of Dreams, the Melbourne duos acclaimed new album out now through Illusive. Produced & Co-Written by 2012 ARIA Producer of the Year Styalz Fuego, I’m A Dreamer is quite simply a message of positivity over everything, an eternally optimistic anthem in both its sonics and lyrics. The piano driven beat provides a home for Diafrix’s hard knock tales, 360′s post-success narrative and one hell of a catchy group chorus. Diafrix are dreamers in the truest sense, and … Continue reading Diafrix – I’m A Dreamer feat. 360

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Tycotic – The Weed Song

Jim Steps

Since the release of his collaborative project The People Vs Tycotic (2006), which received spins from triple j and featured guest vocals from names like Phrase, Spit Syndicate and Torcha, Tycotic has become an unstoppable force in the scene, with his punchline heavy rhyme style and rock-solid all terrain flow. With a reputation for delivering an electric live show, Tycotic has toured Australia and landed support slots for the likes of Tech N9ne, Bone Thugs n Harmony, Bliss n Eso, 360, Drapht, Illy and Kerser, just to name a few. 2008 saw Tycotic release Conversation Domination distributed through MGM, and soon after embarked … Continue reading Tycotic – The Weed Song

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Premier: Spit Syndicate – Beauty In The Bricks Film Clip + Tour Details

Jim Steps

Jump on your pushie and tour around Sydney with Spit Syndicate in the video for their great new tune Beauty In The Bricks. Produced by Adit from Horrorshow (who’s definitely left his touch on the track with its soulful vibe).  Beauty In The Bricks is the first taste of Spit Syndicate’s third album Sunday Gentlemen which will be out next year. “We are first and foremost lyricists – that said, we don’t take ourselves too seriously, I guess. But we take song writing and hip-hop very seriously.”- Nick Lupi You can catch the Sydney duo at the following shows: Thurs 25 October – Transit Bar, … Continue reading Premier: Spit Syndicate – Beauty In The Bricks Film Clip + Tour Details

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Put The Work In – Mr. Hill and Rahjconkas

Jim Steps

Amidst the continued stair-climb by Brisbane collective Born Fresh to set a foundation for quality local hiphop in the city; Mr Hill and Rahjconkas release Put The Work In, the first single from their forthcoming sophomore album Dead End Street. 2012 has been a busy year for the duo, following the successful reception of their debut LP The Feedback, with tours, guest appearances and collaborations presenting themselves consistently. Since January, the two have toured with label-mate Seven, 360, Seth Sentry, Illy and the Funkoars as well as supporting US successes Atmosphere and Evidence and locals Thundamentals, Urthboy and Spit Syndicate. … Continue reading Put The Work In – Mr. Hill and Rahjconkas

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360 – MTV World Wide Act Award

Jim Steps

In just under a week it will have been exactly one year since Melbourne rapper 360 officially released his incredible sophomore album Falling & Flying, and what an amazing year it has been. Since its release Falling & Flying has remained in the ARIA top 50 album charts for a staggering 49 weeks, had six singles lifted from it, two of which reached Gold sales status (Killer and current single Run Alone), one which has reached Platinum sales status (Child) and of course smash hit single Boys Like You feat. Gossling which has now reached bona fied 4 x Platinum sales … Continue reading 360 – MTV World Wide Act Award

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Diafrix – Pocket Full Of Dreams (Video Series)

Jim Steps

To celebrate the release of their upcoming album Pocket Full of Dreams (Sept 28th), strikingly unique Melbourne duo Diafrix are proud to present a series of six video shorts detailing the inspirational story of the group. Over each short instalment, the group explore their upbringing as African immigrants in Australia, their families back home, their formation as Diafrix and how these factors influenced their new album. Each episode features a new track from their upcoming sophomore album and are all directed by their long-time video collaborator Claudia Sangiorgi Dalimore. Diafrix deliver their finest work yet with Pocket Full of Dreams, … Continue reading Diafrix – Pocket Full Of Dreams (Video Series)

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Spit Syndicate Announce New Single & National Tour Oct/Nov, 2012

Jim Steps

With killer new single Beauty in the Bricks dropping October 5th (Obese Records) along side a fresh new music video directed by James Chappell (A Few Best Men), Inner West Sydney’s very own Spit Syndicate are back big time and ready to drop their groundbreaking new album Sunday Gentlemen early 2013. Featuring production highlights from the best in the business, Styalz Fuego (360, Seth Sentry), M-Phazes (Drapht, Bliss n Eso), Adit (Horrorshow), and J-Skub (Illy, Owl Eyes) and an impressive list of guest vocalists to be announced in the coming months. “The production style is sleek, varied and tips its hat … Continue reading Spit Syndicate Announce New Single & National Tour Oct/Nov, 2012

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M-Phazes – The Remixes

Jim Steps

M-Phazes is giving YOU a collection of some of his best remixes of artists like Cee-Lo, 360, Justice, Lil Wayne, The Presets, Michael Jackson & more as part of the launch for his brand new website MPHAZES.COM! To get your free copy of The Remixes, just click here. You can catch M-Phazes live on Illy’s – Bring It Back Tour, he will also be DJ’ing at the Sprung Afterparty on November 10, in Brisbane.  M-Phazes.com  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter  ||  Soundcloud Continue reading M-Phazes – The Remixes

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Koolta releases new single – Poison feat. Prime

Jim Steps

The last two months have been momentous for the Adelaide MC and Producer Koolta. In July, he released the eagerly anticipated debut album The Extraordinary Average Joe (Obese Distribution), sold out his Adelaide album launch, and won over a crowd of 6000+ when opening for the Hilltop Hoods at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. In August, he was announced one of the winners of the JJJ Unearthed Parklife Competition and the MRC’s (Media Resource Centre of SA) Clip It! Initiative. And now, the beginning of September marks the release of the impressive new single, Poison. Musically, the song is incredibly catchy, with … Continue reading Koolta releases new single – Poison feat. Prime

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Seth Sentry – This Was Tomorrow

Jim Steps

It’s been four years since Seth Sentry released his The Waiter Minute EP, that featured the huge hit single The Waitress Song. Seth is now ready to storm Australia with his debut LP This Was Tomorrow. Released today, Seth has already dropped two massive single’s from the album, in the form of My Scene and Float Away. Seth describes his anxiousness in getting the release in to the hands of his fans. “I’m feeling excited and nervous, the album’s finished now, so I just want to get it out there.” Describing the concept behind This Was Tomorrow, Seth explains “I guess the album is pretty random … Continue reading Seth Sentry – This Was Tomorrow

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360: Breakthrough Artist of 2012

Jim Steps

It’s been a big 365 days for homegrown hip-hop star 360. Since releasing his debut album Falling & Flying in September last year, Matt Colwell has reached platinum plus status, remaining comfortably in the official ARIA Top 50 chart for 44 weeks! He has landed the headlining slots at various summer festivals and has just released his new single and video clip for Run Alone. As a huge thank you to his legions of fans for their ongoing support so far, 360 will release a brand new unreleased track Please Forgive Me plus four new live recordings as part of … Continue reading 360: Breakthrough Artist of 2012

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New Video Clip: 360 – Run Alone

Jim Steps

The last couple of months have seen Melbourne rapper 360 embark on his massive national Flying Tour, of which all 19 show dates were completely sold out. Huge crowds across Australia crammed into venues to catch the electrifying 360 live show and left the venue hot sweaty and extremely satisfied. Sixty now has his eyes firmly set on some massive festival performances in the months ahead, with his recent set at Splendour in the Grass, his upcoming performance at Fat As Butter in Newcastle, the Foreshore Festival in Canberra and a very special performance at the V8 Supercars Armor All … Continue reading New Video Clip: 360 – Run Alone

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Hermitude Sign Global Deal for ‘Speak of the Devil’ – Regal/Parlophone

Jim Steps

Hermitude have signed a deal with legendary record label Regal/Parlophone (Lilly Allen) for the release of their smash single Speak Of The Devil. Already championed by the likes of Zane Lowe and Nick Grimshaw on BBC Radio 1, the single has dropped in the UK. The success of Speak of the Devil (#44 in triple j’s hottest 100) has seen Hermitude leapfrog their peers, scoring festival slots at Groovin The Moo and Come Together. On the back of some steady momentum, their critically adored HyperParadise album re-entered the ARIA Charts at #48. Most recently they have supported 360 on his The … Continue reading Hermitude Sign Global Deal for ‘Speak of the Devil’ – Regal/Parlophone

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Abuze London Clothing

Jim Steps

Introducing Abuze London Clothing, the best of contemporary British urbanwear since 2001. Abuze brings the spirit of the London street art community to Asia-Pacific amid a wide range of styles that all embody individualism, artistic freedom and creative expression.  The history of Abuze LDN is firmly planted in our love of cutting edge aesthetics and premium quality streetwear. The creative process has benefited from the desire to collaborate with leading artists and our prolific rate of creating new styles The label was est. in 2001 by members of 2 big graffiti crews, Vandals For Life and Too Damn Fresh. Over time Abuze LDN has grown and … Continue reading Abuze London Clothing

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Vegas Aces – The Departure EP

Jim Steps

Amidst the mayhem that was touring with Australian sensation, 360 and heading straight back on the road with label mates Seven and Mr Hill, Vegas Aces have managed to craft an EP touted as ‘next level’ by the local hip hop scene.  The Departure is VA’s coming of age, both lyrically from emcee 4th and in the production from Cam Bluff, who is fast becoming Australia’s man to beat behind the boards. The two clearly set out to craft their own sound in making The Departure, a title directly related to a change in sound since their debut, VA All … Continue reading Vegas Aces – The Departure EP

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Purpose & Prime – Get Em High

Jim Steps

In the lead up to his appearance at the sold out Come Together Festival this weekend in Sydney, Purpose teams up with fellow PE member and Soulmate Records latest, MC Prime for an exclusive track titled Get Em High.   To all the lucky folk quick enough to snap up a ticket, get ready as Luna Park will become host to one of the biggest events on the local hip hop calendar. Headlined by undoubtedly one of the biggest names. A man who needs no introduction, multi award winning, 360 will close the day in the only way he knows how – absolute chaos.  Not to say the … Continue reading Purpose & Prime – Get Em High

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Come Together Stage Times

Jim Steps

To all the lucky folk quick enough to snap up a ticket to this year’s sold out Come Together Festival, get ready as we announce the stage times and countdown to the June long weekend. On June 9, Luna Park will host one of the biggest events on the local hip hop calendar, headlined by undoubtedly one of the biggest names. A man who needs no introduction, multi award winning, 360 will close the day in the only way he knows how – absolute chaos. Not to say the roof won’t be raised from opening doors, with Bam Bam kicking off … Continue reading Come Together Stage Times

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360 – ‘Child’ goes Gold!

Jim Steps

360 has continued to make waves over the past month. A really positive and successful trip to the UK to commence writing for his next album also saw his first ever UK show in London; a sold out one at that. Sixty’s prolific Tweeting throughout the trip revealed some exciting collaborations are in the works for album #3. Upon his return Sixty took off on the regional Groovin’ the Moo festival tour and has been smashing them so far. Bendigo, Townsville, Maitland and Canberra all yielded bouncing, absolutely jam packed tents and wild audience responses. The audience’s cheers in Maitland … Continue reading 360 – ‘Child’ goes Gold!

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360 Returns From UK, Smashes Groovin’ The Moo & Sets Sights On The Flying Tour

Jim Steps

As of yesterday there is exactly one month until Melbourne rapper 360 kicks off his highly anticipated and much hyped Flying Tour. This morning also heralds the news that Six’s second Sydney date, the Metro on Friday June 29 has completley sold out. Sydneysiders can simply still not get enough of the man, his original Sydney tour date at the Come Together Festival sold out within 24 hours of going on sale forcing the announcement of the Metro show which has now sold out a whole month before the tour even kicks off. It’s not just the Metro that has … Continue reading 360 Returns From UK, Smashes Groovin’ The Moo & Sets Sights On The Flying Tour

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Cam Bluff Interview: Real Beats

Jim Steps

After both artists had been doing their own things respectively, (Cam Bluff & 4th) Vegas Aces linked up officially mid 2010 and have been creating buzz ever since. The two have been crafting their sophomore EP at the same time as well as trail-blazing the live show circuit with many incredible acts such as Spit Syndicate, Illy, 360, Seven and Mr Hill just to name a few. We hear that Vegas Aces will be aiming to release a free EP at the end of the month, can you tell us a bit about this project? Well this project has been in the making for the last 8 … Continue reading Cam Bluff Interview: Real Beats

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360 – The Flying Tour (New Shows Unprecedented Demand)

Jim Steps

360 – The Melbourne rapper that everybody can’t seem to get enough of! He’s already completely sold out 11 of the 15 dates on his much anticipated June Flying Tour including Sydney’s Come Together Festival at Luna Park, but it seems that even that is not enough to satisfy his legions of devoted fans.  So once again to answer the manic screams and unprecedented demand to see the man live on stage 360 is adding two new dates to the already soaring Flying Tour. After the incredibly fast sell out of the Come Together Festival and Wollongong show a brand new … Continue reading 360 – The Flying Tour (New Shows Unprecedented Demand)

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Come Together Festival – Sold Out

Jim Steps

The 2012 Come Together Festival, to be held at the Big Top Luna Park on Saturday June 9, has sold out in record time! It’s no surprise, really, given the kingpins and rising cream of local hip hop on this year’s line-up. Featuring its second all-Aussie hip hop line-up, Come Together is led by none-other than Melbourne’s multi platinum selling rapper, 360 in his next Sydney performance on his upcoming national tour, The Flying Tour which is setting ticket sales records around the country! Joining 360 are ARIA award nominees, Horrorshow, as well as beat giants Hermitude, Seth Sentry, Koolism, Thundamentals, … Continue reading Come Together Festival – Sold Out

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Fobes – Walk On Dreams feat. Sonia De Pellegrin (Prod. One Above)

Jim Steps

Gold Coast emcee Forbes has always felt like he saw the world a little differently. Younger days caught in a world of his own vivid imagination quickly become memories to mourn and fear. A self confessed loner, Forbes is a rapper with an unfamiliar story to tell.  2011 brought forth many career landmarks. Under the wing of new found friend and mentor Pez, Forbes earned his place as opening act for Pez & 360 on their national Change It For The Better Tour. Hard work and cunning saw Forbes battle his way onto the stage at Sprung Hip-Hop festival and most … Continue reading Fobes – Walk On Dreams feat. Sonia De Pellegrin (Prod. One Above)

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Vegas Aces – V’s Up

Jim Steps

After both artists had been doing their own things respectively, (Cam Bluff & 4th) Vegas Aces linked up officially mid 2010 and have been creating buzz ever since. The two have been crafting their sophomore EP at the same time as well as trail-blazing the live show circuit with many incredible acts such as Spit Syndicate, Illy, 360, Seven and Mr Hill just to name a few. The debut E.P V.A.All.Day has been out for a moment now and featured Seven (winner of the triple j M-Phazes comp), Laneous (of Laneous and the Family Yah), and the incredibly talented Claire Walters. Currently on the … Continue reading Vegas Aces – V’s Up

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360 – Child Official Video

Jim Steps

Right, let’s just get this straight, your mate 360 is here and he ain’t going away any time soon! It hasn’t been long since the tickets for the highly demanded Flying Tour went on sale. Shows in Melbourne, Brisbane, Frankston, Adelaide, and Perth have completely sold out with second and final show dates announced in all cities to meet the screams of Sixty’s devoted army that are covering his Facebook wall. Queensland was the first state to show it’s hunger for Uncle Six, with the under 18’s show selling out within minuets of going on sale. The 18+ gig at Brisbane’s … Continue reading 360 – Child Official Video

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360 – The Flying Tour

Jim Steps

Following unprecedented demand, a sold out national tour and chaotic scenes from in-store signings, 360 announces The Flying Tour featuring both 18+ and underage shows to cater for the entire army. Rather than taking Sixty’s stadium-sized album into stadiums, he’s rewarding followers by playing at venues that allow them to get up close and very personal with the man himself. Falling & Flying is continuing to dominate, with current single Boys Like You achieving certified double platinum status and the album itself charging towards platinum sales. Boys Like You is sitting at #3 on the ARIA singles chart, having held … Continue reading 360 – The Flying Tour

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Push Over 2012

Jim Steps

Victoria’s longest-running all ages live music festival Push Over returns to Melbourne’s Abbotsford Convent on Monday 12th March with a killer line-up of upcoming Aussie talent including the freshest young Victorian acts, some of the country’s most fast and furious hardcore and metal bands and a full arena of hip hop including Mantra & 360.  Firing thriller beats across four sound stages will be: Parkway Drive, 360, Tonight Alive, Yacht Club DJs, Alpine, Dangerous!, Snakadaktal, Mantra, Redcoats, Eagle and The Worm, Glass Towers, 8 Bit Love, Northlane, Skyway, Hands Like Houses, Mindset, Hallower, This Town A Forest, Awaken I Am, and … Continue reading Push Over 2012

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360 2011 Wrap Up

Jim Steps

It has been a huge 2011 for 360. Not only did he release his album Falling & Flying in September but it hasn’t left the ARIA Top 50 since release. Falling & Flying peaked at No.1 on the iTunes album chart and No.1 on the official ARIA Top 40 Urban Album Chart plus No.4 on the ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart on release. 360 also embarked on his national Falling & Flying tour throughout October/November, he played Sydney’s Homebake festival, Falls Festival, picked up the Most Hunted Award at this year’s Jagermeister Independent Music Awards and helped create, what will … Continue reading 360 2011 Wrap Up

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M-Phazes 2011 Wrap Up

Jim Steps

M-Phazes, serial multi-tasker and our biggest international export, had a jam-packed ’11 touring, collaborating and producing some of the freshest sounds permeating our atmosphere. July 1st saw Phazes team up with dexterous US word-slinger Emilio Rojas to release self-titled album Phaze One. The two forged album over two years of to-ing and flowing across the Pacific, the LP features guest vocals from Illy, Mela Machinko (Pharoahe Monch and Jean Grae), and Mateo. Phaze One supported Wu Tang Clan on their Australian tour in early August. As well as his heavy involvement in a large portion of this year’s Australian hip hop releases … Continue reading M-Phazes 2011 Wrap Up