On September 11, 2007, Kayne released his now classic ‘Graduation’ via Def Jam and Universal Music in Australia. The album peaked at #2 on the ARIA Albums chart and spawned the notable singles Stronger, Good Life and Flashing Lights, which … Continue reading Kanye West ‘Stronger’ In Aria Singles Chart For Ten Years, ‘Graduation’ Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary
Rap’s resident bad boy, Ivan Ooze is an anomaly who’s short career thus far can be likened to that of an organised whirlwind. When we first learnt of the Melbourne based artist, he was garnering early acclaim via his hugely popular rap … Continue reading Bounce That is the brand new single from Ivan Ooze
Here we have a brand new spit released by the creative mind behind some of your favourite streetwear pieces. BXNES is a Brisbane rapper, designer and all round beast. BXNES has teamed up with producer Harvey, who has supplied him with a heavy … Continue reading BXNES releases Sauce (Prod. Harvey)
For the first time since 2011, indie-rap surrealist Aesop Rock will return to Australia for a headlining tour this September, with performances in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, as well as, for the first time ever, a special one-off … Continue reading Aesop Rock Australian & NZ Tour
SoundCloud is bringing gamers the ultimate listening experience today with the launch of the new SoundCloud app on Xbox One. Helping to level up the gaming experience, SoundCloud on Xbox One is the only app offering access to the world’s … Continue reading Battle your opponents to the perfect beat with SoundCloud and Xbox One
Interscope Records is pleased to announce the recent signing of West Coast rap icon, Ice Cube. Known to be one of the most important figures in rap history, Ice Cube began his career with the Notorious West Coast Gangsta Rap … Continue reading West Coast Rap Icon Ice Cube Signs To Interscope Records
After Years Of Plotting, Brisbane Rapper Swilo Releases His Brand New Ep ‘Right On Time’ Impressing with his singles Legacy and Versatile, the 6 track EP, is an eclectic portrait of an artist who is equal parts flex and raw … Continue reading Swilo releases ‘Right On Time’
Is The God Box 2017’s best hip hop album? David Banner is a name that needs no introduction in most rap circles, in the early 2000’s Banner stormed the scene from his home state of Mississippi – where no rappers … Continue reading David Banner The God Box
Respected, charismatic Canberra rapper Citizen Kay has gone and dropped a surprise new single and video. Titled ‘These Kicks’, the beat-riddled track features the smart’n’smooth rhymes we’ve grown to expect from the young rapper, matched with tranquil guest vocals from … Continue reading Citizen Kay Drops New Single & Video, Signs To ONETWO
When you think of Hip Hop in Australia, a few names should come to mind… Hilltop Hoods, Bias B, Lazy Grey, Koolism and of course Downsyde. After a few years on the sidelines, Perth based trip Downsyde have dropped their brand … Continue reading Downsyde return with new single ‘Richman’
It’s hard not to be amazed by the creative output of Blake Banks and The Ambulance Factory. Not even two months have passed since they released the album ‘Field of Dreams,’ and Banks and his LA-based team are back at it again, this time with the trap-inspired banger ‘Cash Out’ On this track, young BB continues to prove that his reputation for innovative song writing is well deserved. ‘Cash Out’ features Banks deftly layering catchy pop melodies with heavy-hitting bars. The result is a song that’s both undeniably pop and a challenge to the boundaries of the hip hop genre. … Continue reading LA Based Artist Blake Banks Premieres New Track ‘Cash Out’
To Celebrate New Album Gang Signs & Prayer Debuting At #1 In The UK UK grime rapper Stormzy has released the official video for Cold as a treat for fans following his album Gang Signs & Prayer, which debuted at #1 … Continue reading Stormzy Releases Official Video For Cold
The Funkoars kicked off their Little Did I Know tour in Melbourne Friday night at the Hi Fi Bar. Hitting the road with Melbourne blues artist Ash Grunwald, the first leg of the tour was a night full of hip hop, roots and wicked live energy. Melbourne duo Low Budget ripped up the first set of the night playing some dope hip hop tracks and getting the crowd into it from their opener, Freak Mystique to their killer closer, Tailor Made. In between acts I spoke to The Funkoars’ DJ Reflux about performing live with Ash Grunwald. “We’re not sure … Continue reading Funkoars Perform live with Ash Grunwald
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