MC 360 features in ‘Bad, Meet Evil’ photo shoot [Designers of album covers, tattoos, illustrations, clothing etc]

Amid the incessant droning of commerce lecturers and the clinical fluorescent lighting of the university halls, a complex soul emerged from the masses. Societal and parental expectations were put aside and his creative conscience surfaced. Soon, he was staring out the studio window, wondering if he made the right decision in swapping the text books for Textas. Introducing, the illustrative graphic designer and director of clothing label, ‘Bad, meet Evil’. Fonti confidently transfers the bold, dramatic and somewhat gruesome imagery from his mind, to the fabric with a passion. From the quality screen printing to the intricate embroidery, ‘Bad, meet Evil’ is … Continue reading MC 360 features in ‘Bad, Meet Evil’ photo shoot [Designers of album covers, tattoos, illustrations, clothing etc]

Crymziko – Rewrite The Page: Debut single from forthcoming EP

2010 was a big year for Wollongong based hip-hop artist, Crymziko. Starting off the year by releasing his heavily anticipated mixtape/promotional street release Corrosive Oversound, Crymziko went on to perform several shows around the country, both as a headline act and support act, playing alongside names such as Drapht, Downsyde, Illy, Pez, Spit Syndicate, Thundamentals, 360, Mind Over Matter, Skryptcha, Phatchance and more. The MC from the ‘Gong also supported international hip-hop acts Bone Thugs N Harmony (USA) and Scorcher (UK) on their respective tours of Australia. One of the tracks from Crymziko’s debut mixtape, “Badder Than Me”, reached success … Continue reading Crymziko – Rewrite The Page: Debut single from forthcoming EP

Class A MC Interview: Milkmen, Money & Music

aahh: 2010 saw the release of your debut LP Me, Me, Me & Him, The Secret Life of a Receptionist. What so far has been the highlight of this journey? Class A MC: The highlight of the journey was seeing it out and in JB Hi Fi. That was a big goal for me- to get it in stores. It was a very long and arduous journey and to see it finished, packaged and ready for sale was an amazing feeling. After the visit to JB, we then went and drank champagne and ate lots of dumplings to celebrate. The … Continue reading Class A MC Interview: Milkmen, Money & Music

360 Presents: “Pay Attention – The 21 & Under Mixtape

Calling all MC’s, singers or DJ’s who are 21 or under: 360 has decided to put together a free downloadable mixtape showcasing some young talent. 360 will host the mixtape and will also rap on a few songs. All you have to do is submit your music. Beats dont have to be original, you can rap/sing/do whatever-the-fuck over any instrumental you like. This won’t be sold so there are no legal issues involved. Feel free to rap over your mate playing an acoustic guitar, whatever.. be creative.. all styles welcome.  360 won’t be choosing artists who do similar music to himself, … Continue reading 360 Presents: “Pay Attention – The 21 & Under Mixtape

2010 Look-Back Series #3: Mixed Alliance

Born and raised on the busy streets of Burn City, Matte Blac and Paddy G have fused a passion for Hip Hop and Funk Rhythms and together have formed Mixed Alliance. By blending these two music genres, they have created a unique take on the Hip Hop sound you may be use to. From humble beginnings as early as 2000, Mixed Alliance have transformed from a four man crew to the current duo. Constantly crafting their sound, and perfecting each and every rhyme, their aim is to make each song special shown through a love for Funk, Soul and Hip … Continue reading 2010 Look-Back Series #3: Mixed Alliance

360 – Falling & Flying (Fighting & Fucking) Interview

aaahh: 2011 will see the release of Falling & Flying your sophomore full length album. What else is in store? 360: Take over Australia and the world on the musical tip. Also battle some of the worlds best and to sleep with Jenny Hendrix. With Falling & Flying I’ve got Styalz Fuego all over that shit, and a contribution from M-Phazes. Dropping first half 2011. Already a few sneak previews on http://www.facebook.com/3ree6ixty aahh: The title for your next album ‘Falling and Flying’ was adapted from a previous lyric, what made you develop this idea in to a full album concept? … Continue reading 360 – Falling & Flying (Fighting & Fucking) Interview

360 – Making Of “Take Off” [Falling & Flying]

Step behind the scenes with 360 as he discusses the inspiration and recording process for Take Off (Sky Is Falling), the first official preview track from his upcoming album Falling & Flying (Soulmate/EMI). Features live studio footage and a cameo from track producer Styalz Fuego. Filmed & edited by Hamish McCormick for Carnival Cinema, June 2010. 360 would also love your help with Triple J Hottest 100 Voting: “If you could spare a couple minutes and go to http://www.triplej.net.au/hottest100 and vote for 360 – Just Got Started – really hoping it places somewhere in the hundred! Also get alongside Illy, … Continue reading 360 – Making Of “Take Off” [Falling & Flying]

Barbone – One To Self

24-year old Barbone started rapping around 2003. He’s listened to rap all his life taking inspiration from grimy 90’s hip hop like Onyx, Biggie Smalls, RA The Rugged Man, Das EFX to conscience and lyrical rap such as Kool G, Big L, Ras Kass, LC and so on. He started rapping in the Melbourne crew, Reverse Psychology but had a falling out with them years ago and decided to pursue a solo career. He released a mixtape in 2007 aswell as an introductory EP early 2010 and has been doing shows around Melbourne ever since, performing alongside notable acts like … Continue reading Barbone – One To Self

Rappertag #28 – Motion

This is the 28th installment of rappertag featuring Motion. New LP Motion Picture coming soon. So far it’s been: 18.) Class A MC 19.) The Tongue 20.) Tuka 21.) Drapht 22.)Sesta 23.) K21 24.) Vents 25.) Maundz 26.) Delta 27.) Simplex 28.) Motion To Come: Dedlee Adelaide hip hop crew Adroit Effusive are set to release their long awaited debut album – The Album. ‘Australian Hip Hop group to watch out for’ J-Mag, 2009. The time has finally arrived for the quintessential dysfunctional hip hop family, Adroit Effusive. After toiling in the depths of underground hip hop, honing their skills, … Continue reading Rappertag #28 – Motion

Illy – New Years @ The Espy

After touring nationally on the Groovin The Moo Festival and performing sell out shows around the country, Melbourne’s own Illy is primed to kick off 2011 with a one-off show in the Espy Front Bar on New Year’s Day. Also kicking it in the front bar will be Briggs, 360, M-Phazes and Manchild. Illy has been making waves since the release of his remarkable sophomore album The Chase in October. The album received the coveted feature album on Triple J in it’s week of release and the lead single It Can Wait feat Owl Eyes has been getting massive amounts … Continue reading Illy – New Years @ The Espy

Rappertag #27 – Simplex

This is the 27th installment of rappertag featuring Simplex So far it’s been: 12.) Lotek 13.) 1/6 14.) Suffa 15.) Headlock 16.) Lazy Grey 17.) BVA 18.) Class A MC 19.) The Tongue 20.) Tuka 21.) Drapht 22.)Sesta 23.) K21 24.) Vents 25.) Maundz 26.) Delta 27.) Simplex To Come: Motion Emcee Simplex will drop his long-awaited solo joint on Obese early next year titled Audiobiography. One of this country’s most talented (and under-rated) hip hop talents to grace this country. Simplex’s solo album is slated for a mid-year 2010 release. The album is pretty much a collection of tracks … Continue reading Rappertag #27 – Simplex

Rappertag #25 – Maundz

This is the 25th installment of rappertag featuring Maundz! So far it’s been: 1). 360 2). Urthboy 3.) Brad Strut 4.) Fraksha 5.) Bias B 6.) Newsense 7.) Briggs 8.) Hunter 9.) The Master 10.) Hau 11.) Nay 12.) Lotek 13.) 1/6 14.) Suffa 15.) Headlock 16.) Lazy Grey 17.) BVA 18.) Class A MC 19.) The Tongue 20.) Tuka 21.) Drapht 22.)Sesta 23.) K21 24.) Vents 25.) Maundz To Come: Delta A 3 Camera Breakdown of the Maundz Rappertag (25). Filmed & Edited on 3 cameras simultaneously at the Crate Cartel Leisure Suite by Full Clip (Heata & Discourse) … Continue reading Rappertag #25 – Maundz

Rappertag #24 – Vents

This is the 24th installment of rappertag featuring Vents Mother Fucking One! So far it’s been: 1). 360 2). Urthboy 3.) Brad Strut 4.) Fraksha 5.) Bias B 6.) Newsense 7.) Briggs 8.) Hunter 9.) The Master 10.) Hau 11.) Nay 12.) Lotek 13.) 1/6 14.) Suffa 15.) Headlock 16.) Lazy Grey 17.) BVA 18.) Class A MC 19.) The Tongue 20.) Tuka 21.) Drapht 22.)Sesta 23.) K21 24.) Vents To Come: Maundz   Continue reading Rappertag #24 – Vents

Rappertag #22 & #23 with Sesta & K21

This is the 22nd and 23rd installment of rappertag featuring Sesta and K21 feat. Qzyphus So far it’s been: 1). 360 2). Urthboy 3.) Brad Strut 4.) Fraksha 5.) Bias B 6.) Newsense 7.) Briggs 8.) Hunter 9.) The Master 10.) Hau 11.) Nay 12.) Lotek 13.) 1/6 14.) Suffa 15.) Headlock 16.) Lazy Grey 17.) BVA 18.) Class A MC 19.) The Tongue 20.) Tuka 21.) Drapht 22.)Sesta 23.) K21 To Come: Vents Continue reading Rappertag #22 & #23 with Sesta & K21

Rappertag #20 & 21 – Tuka and Drapht

This is the 20th and 21st installment of rappertag featuring Tuka and Drapht So far it’s been: 1). 360 2). Urthboy 3.) Brad Strut 4.) Fraksha 5.) Bias B 6.) Newsense 7.) Briggs 8.) Hunter 9.) The Master 10.) Hau 11.) Nay 12.) Lotek 13.) 1/6 14.) Suffa 15.) Headlock 16.) Lazy Grey 17.) BVA 18.) Class A MC 19.) The Tongue To Come: Sesta – Funkoars Drapht’s Latest Single – Rapunzel Tuka’s – Will Rap For Tuka – Free Track & Release Info Continue reading Rappertag #20 & 21 – Tuka and Drapht

Rappertag – Suffa #14

This is the 14th installment of rappertag featuring Suffa So far it’s been: 1). 360 2). Urthboy 3.) Brad Strut 4.) Fraksha 5.) Bias B 6.) Newsense 7.) Briggs 8.) Hunter 9.) The Master 10.) Hau 11.) Nay 12.)Lotek 13.)1/6 14.) Suffa To Come: 15.) Headlock Previous 3 Tags: ‘Parade Of The Dead’ debuts at #1, and goes gold in first week! The Parade Of The Dead DVD debuted at #1 on the ARIA Charts and went Gold in its first week.If you haven’t picked one up yet check out the footage from the DVD on Hilltop Hoods YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/hilltophoods Continue reading Rappertag – Suffa #14

Rappertag – 1/6 #13

This is the 13th installment of rappertag featuring 1/6 So far it’s been: 1). 360 2). Urthboy 3.) Brad Strut 4.) Fraksha 5.) Bias B 6.) Newsense 7.) Briggs 8.) Hunter 9.) The Master 10.) Hau 11.) Nay 12.)Lotek 13.)1/6 To Come: 14.) Suffa Born in Australia but raised in Namibia, 1/6 is an African-Australian who is emerging as one of Aussie hip hops freshest talents. Schooled in Africa until 18, he recently returned to Australia to experience a new life. Now based in Melbourne, 1/6 boasts regular appearances with respected groups Illzilla, Public Opinion Afro Orchestra, The Mega Horns, Polo Club, Black Jesus and … Continue reading Rappertag – 1/6 #13

Rappertag: Hunter #8 & The Master #9

This is the 8th installment of rappertag. Hunter from the mighty SBX Crew and The Master. So far it’s been: 1). 360 2). Urthboy 3.) Brad Strut 4.) Fraksha 5.) Bias B 6.) Newsense 7.) Briggs 8.) Hunter 9.) The Master To Come: 10.) Hau (Koolism) Previous Tags:   Western Australian emcee Hunter, and his upcoming release with DJ Vame, entitled Monster House. Track list is pretty tight with some big names appering including Raph, Reason, Nick Sweeper, Dyverse, Intalekt and fellow SBX crew members Dazastah and Layla. The album dropped March 5th 2010, available through Obese Distribution. All tracks are produced by DJ Vame. Say A Prayer and … Continue reading Rappertag: Hunter #8 & The Master #9

360 – Please Be Seated 2 (Stream)

If you enjoyed 360’s – Please Be Seated, you’ll be happy to know that its sequel (the creatively titled Please Be Seated 2) has arrived. With features from JJJ favourite Seth Sentry and Scribble Jam Champion Justice, song titles like Naomi Campbell and Facebook Fiend, and flips of your favourite Drake, Tame Impala and Kings Of Leon jams, PBS2 is a banger on paper and a monster in your headphones. Streaming here now!!! PBS2 Full Details: 8 tracks; features Justice, GMC, Seth Sentry; re-makes of songs by Drake, Kings Of Leon, Tame Impala, Big Boi; hard copies available from 360 … Continue reading 360 – Please Be Seated 2 (Stream)

Rapper Tag (Round’s 2 & 3)

The creative cat 360 (women start swooning) started a great idea of rappertag using youtube as a medium. We now have two more particpating emcees.  Elefant Traks legend Urthboy was tagged ealier last week by 360 and he has now responded. Find the video below. Urthboy then tagged another Australian legended in none other than Brad Strut. Check that below. This is a great idea and we hope to see it continue further, so if your an emcee get you ideas ready… Continue reading Rapper Tag (Round’s 2 & 3)

360 – Please Be Seated 2

If you enjoyed 360’s – Please Be Seated, you’ll be happy to know that its sequel (the creatively titled Please Be Seated 2) has arrived. With features from JJJ favourite Seth Sentry and Scribble Jam Champion Justice, song titles like Naomi Campbell and Facebook Fiend, and flips of your favourite Drake, Tame Impala and Kings Of Leon jams, PBS2 is a banger on paper and a monster in your headphones. Only available as a stream on 360’s Facebook page for now… become a fan and hit it up. PBS2 Full Details: 8 tracks; features Justice, GMC, Seth Sentry; re-makes of … Continue reading 360 – Please Be Seated 2

Illy – The Chase (Initial Details) + The Three Up Tour

Obese Records have also announced the initial details about the anticipated second album from Illy. Titled The Chase, the album will be out later October. The album’s first single, It Can Wait feat. Owl Eyes will be available soon. The album’s producers include M-Phazes, J-Skub, Taku, J-Squared and Styalz Fuego. Illy will soon embark on the nationwide Three-Up Tour alongside 360 and Skryptcha. Be sure to check him out on tour to get your first sample of his new material. Three-Up Tour: Showcasing three of the country’s most talented emcees, the nationwide Three Up Tour brings Illy, 360 and Skryptcha … Continue reading Illy – The Chase (Initial Details) + The Three Up Tour