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Syntax – The Musical

Jim Steps

Early on in your rap career you were one third of Queensland mainstays Trace Elements –  featuring hip-hop producer  M-Phazes and also emcee Tactic One. Tell us a bit about how that crew came together? Myself and Tactic One were friends in high school, and we met M-Phazes through a mutual friend called Lee who worked at a local record store. He had heard about myself and Tactic through the grapevine and wanted to know if we were interested in meeting his friend M-Phazes. Being new to the whole music thing we were totally interested, and Lee played us a … Continue reading Syntax – The Musical

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Seven – Self Titled EP (September 10)

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Off the back of Seven’s success, winning the Triple J unearthed M-Phazes competition and being placed on the Triple J 2010 Hitlist, Born Fresh Records brings Australia a massive EP fresh from the beaches of the Gold Coast. The EP includes 6 exclusive full length tracks, featuring the vocal talents of such new-age Australian Icons as Michael Tomlinson (Yves Klein Blue), Joyride (Spit Syndicate) and Claire Walters. The EP’s first single Pray exhibits smooth, laid back production with a flowing piano line, accompanied by a catchy hook & adlibs from Michael Tomlinson of the Brisbane band Yves Klein Blue. Produced … Continue reading Seven – Self Titled EP (September 10)

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Skryptcha – The Numbers Album Launch

Jim Steps

Skryptcha – The Numbers Album Launch! Supported by True Vibenation & Johnny Utah – Sept 4th Heralded as one of Australian Hip Hops best up and comers, Skryptcha brings his debut album The Numbers to the live arena. Debuting at Number 28 on the ARIA Urban Charts, Skryptcha has delivered what MAG describe as an an uncannily mature debut. Featuring production from world-class beatsmiths such as; Chasm, M-Phazes, Domingo (US) & Jase, Skryptcha has provided a glorious mix of soulful beats and intelligent lyricism. After supporting some of the nations biggest names (Pegz, Muph & Plutonic, Drapht, Hyjak N Torcha) … Continue reading Skryptcha – The Numbers Album Launch

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The Three Up Tour

Jim Steps

Showcasing three of the country’s most talented emcees, the nationwide Three Up Tour brings Illy, 360 and Skryptcha to cities and towns across Australia starting this September. Fresh from the success of his Triple J Hottest 100 listed single (#66) Pictures and stints on the most recent Groovin’ The Moo festival, Illy is set to showcase hits from his debut album Long Story Short alongside brand new tracks from his much anticipated second album. Slated to hit stores later this year via Obese Records, the Three Up Tour will be your first opportunity to hear his latest material. Melbourne rapper 360 … Continue reading The Three Up Tour

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360 – Take Off (Sky Is Falling) Doco

Jim Steps

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. Album should be out September. Take Off (Sky Is Falling) Continue reading 360 – Take Off (Sky Is Falling) Doco

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Got Beef? 360 & Justice Vs. Madness & TheSaurus

Jim Steps

Here we have the highly anticipated official footage taken from the recent Got Beef? event. This is the final that sees Australia’s own 360 and Justice Vs. TheSaurus and Madness (US). This is what Decoy, organiser of Got Beef? had to say about the league and the Got Beef? final. Decoy on Got Beef? Got Beef? is a league that I designed, kind of as an answer to the likes of GrindTime, King Of The Dot, Don’t Flop etc. It’s something I’d wanted to do for a couple of years now to be honest. I’ve wanted to set something up … Continue reading Got Beef? 360 & Justice Vs. Madness & TheSaurus

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360 Mixtape Launch @Hangtime

Jim Steps

First off, if you don’t have a copy of Please Be Seated yet, what the f*ck are you doing? Download that sh*t right now lad. With that out of the way, 360 is launching his new mixtape @ Hangtime next Thursday with (wait for it) a mash-up DJ set alongside longtime Hangers resident Mat Cant! Does Sixty have turntable skills to rival Roc Raida (R.I.P.), or is he Melbourne’s answer to Steve Aoki? Or have I got the wrong end of the stick and this is just some ol’ two-turntables-and-a-mic steez? Only one way to find out. Also playing: the homie Joyride from the … Continue reading 360 Mixtape Launch @Hangtime

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360 – Please Be Seated Mixtape

Jim Steps

After a really long wait and days of failed promises….it’s finally here. 360’s – Please Be Seated Mixtape dropped unexpectedly today with 6 tracks including one featuring fellow Soulmate Records cat Pez. The Please Be Seated mixtape is the album prelude for his sophomore LP Falling and Flying, set to be released later this year. As always you can grab the mixtape below, but please make sure you head over to 360’s web page here and sign up for the mailing list. Make sure you grab a copy of the cover art, as it’s not included in the .zip file … Continue reading 360 – Please Be Seated Mixtape

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360 flips Lisa Mitchell’s Do You Have A Dollar (Coin Laundry)

Jim Steps

Soulmate Records and emcee 360 dropped a link today containing a download to a free flipped version of the Lisa Mitchell song Do You Have A Dollar (Coin Laundry). You can check out the track below and also download a copy for yourself. 360 has been hard at work recording his upcoming album Falling and Flying which is due around June/July. In related news, 360’s label Soulmate Records, recently announced that they have partnered up with EMI. You can read more about that marriage here. Continue reading 360 flips Lisa Mitchell’s Do You Have A Dollar (Coin Laundry)

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Soulmate partner with EMI Music

Jim Steps

Rising hip-hop and electronic label Soulmate Records has partnered with EMI Music Australia to release and distribute a number of upcoming musical projects. Soulmate, founded in 2006 and based in Melbourne, boasts an artist roster including: * Pez – 2009 ARIA Award Nominee, 2009 AIR Award Winner and #7 in 2009’s Triple J Hottest 100 for The Festival Song. * 360 – next wave hip-hop artist and co-writer of Pez’s – The Festival Song. The first release coming out will be 360’s sophomore album, drawing on influences as diverse as Santigold, Daft Punk, and Lil Wayne to create a wildly … Continue reading Soulmate partner with EMI Music

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Phatchance – Inkstains Review/Interview

Jim Steps

Today has seen the official release of Phatchance’s debut solo album, entitled Inkstains. As we do, allaussie hip hop has prepared a review of the album plus also some questions that we threw at Chance regarding his debut solo release, dropping via Obese Records Distribution. This project has been a real labor of love and features production from some of Phatchances’ closet mates including Adit (Horrorshow), Konfuzion, Akouo, Elgen, DJ Hoppa & One Above. It also features contributions from the likes of 360, Smiles Again (Mind Over Matter), Joyride & HR King. Inkstains is 12 tracks deep, and comes in … Continue reading Phatchance – Inkstains Review/Interview

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One By One feat. Pez, 360 and Seth Sentry

Jim Steps

Pez, 360 and Seth Sentry will all be appearing at the Onebyone Clothing Summer Launch Party. Read below for the full details on the event. As the summer season gets closer again why not throw a party to celebrate its long-awaited arrival! With the huge support from everyone last year and mother natures unfortunate curse with bad weather we have decided we owe it to everyone to throw the summer launch party again! MAKING IT BIGGER AND BETTER THAN BEFORE! Onebyone Clothing along side our supporting sponsors invites you to the hottest and biggest pool party this summer! We have … Continue reading One By One feat. Pez, 360 and Seth Sentry

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Flying Colours Clothing Now Open

Jim Steps

After months of waiting and waiting, Bliss N Eso heads will finally be happy to hear that Flying Colours Clothing website is now live!!. That’s right, the lads have stepped it up with an exclusive online store offereing everyone access to the full Flying Colours range. The site looks flash as and is easy to use. The range seems pretty extensive. Although, I would have loved to have had a second chance at grabbing a Big Undie reversable Bliss N Eso, Flying Colours hoody. As an introductory special the guys are offering, with any hoody purchase, the sort after Pez … Continue reading Flying Colours Clothing Now Open

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Pez & Seth Sentry – triple j Interview

Jim Steps

If your lucky enough to be able to sleep in on weekdays, then you would have missed Tom and Alex from JJJ, chatting to Pez and Seth Sentry. Currently Pez is at the half way mark on his national tour featuring Seth Sentry, 360, Hailey Cramer and DJ Matik. You can peep the audio from the interview here, or go to the triple j page here and check out the streaming audio there. You can also check out some pics snapped by Kate Griffin from the Melbourne Prince Of Wales show, 28/08/2009 (like the one above) here. In other triple j, aussie hip hop related news Urthboy, El Gusto … Continue reading Pez & Seth Sentry – triple j Interview

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Vids vids vids – 360 and M-Phazes

Jim Steps

Woke up to some cool vids travelling through the net, the first one features 360 and is titled the ‘Best of 360‘, it shows 360 flexin his freestyle skills. You can check that out here. The second video comes from M-Phazes TV and was posted late Saturday arvo. You can see M-Phazes beat making skills at large, while he works live on a track. You can peep that here. On a side note, I notice a lot of other blogs post videos in the actual post and don’t link the file, but I find this leads to laziness on the … Continue reading Vids vids vids – 360 and M-Phazes

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TZU guest program rage

Jim Steps

Catch the lads from TZU hooking us up with a killer playlist this weekend. Tune in from 10am – 11am Saturday morning for an hour long taste of what’s to come, with the full guest programming from 11.45pm Saturday night, ABC1. Check below for the allaussie hip hop version or for a full program rundown go to the rage website here. AUSSIE HIP HOP TIMES 1:00am ILLZILLA Cut Feet (Shock) 2:00am KID KOALA Fender Bender (Creative Vibes) 2:30am TZU Dam Busters (Liberation) TZU Wild Stylee (Independent) TZU She Gets Up (Liberation) TZU In Front Of Me (Liberation) TZU Computer Love (Liberation) TZU Mondays (Liberation) … Continue reading TZU guest program rage

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ILLY – Props and album launch

Jim Steps

   You may have already seen this as Obese Records posted it on their Twitter account. It seems Illy’s new album, Long Story Short, has been well received by the aussie hip hop public and for quite a good reason. The album is banger, The Mercury Newspaper did a review, which you check out here. TripleJDools also gave it the thumbs up, could we see Scott Dooley return to the mike for another guest apperance? (aka Drapht style) We will have to wait till July 17th to find out when Illy launches his Album at Corner Hotel. Continue reading ILLY – Props and album launch

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JUNE 12 – A huge day in aussie hip hop

Jim Steps

With two huge release’s dropping yesterday and a massive concert from Bliss n Eso at Festival Hall, it surely was the biggest day on the hip hop calendar this year. All reports on Twitter said the Bliss N Eso show was massive. Soulmate Records had this to say solm8 “‘Happy In My Hoody’ remix feat Pez + 360 LIVE was rather epic…” Yesterday also saw the release of the highly anticipated State Of The Art album from the Hilltop Hoods. My local hip hop retailer said “We have sold over a hundred in 3 hours”. Bliss n Eso also used … Continue reading JUNE 12 – A huge day in aussie hip hop