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The Game Announces The Release Of The ‘Documentary 2’ Winter (Aus/Nz) 2015

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Ten years after releasing his groundbreaking multi-platinum debut album ‘The Documentary’, hip hop legend The Game announces the release of ‘The Documentary 2’ his highly anticipated forthcoming album on eOne Music/Blood Money Ent./Fifth Amendment Ent and Shock Records in Aus/NZ. Earlier this year, on 18th January, The Game celebrated the 10th anniversary of the release of The Documentary’ with a concert in his hometown of LA at the Belasco Theater. The Game brought out surprise guests Dr. Dre (who produced the debut album), Kendrick Lamar, Tyga, Ab-Soul, ScHoolboy Q, O.T. Genasis and Marsha Ambrosius. The Game released ‘Blood Moon:Year Of … Continue reading The Game Announces The Release Of The ‘Documentary 2’ Winter (Aus/Nz) 2015

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:: JOEY BADA$$ :: BIG DUSTY

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Joey Bada$$ turned heads in 2013 when he released his critically acclaimed debut mixtape, “1999.” It was nominated for mixtape of the year by BET and received critical praise from Pitchfork, Stereo Gum, HipHop DX as well ranking in the top albums of the year list by Complex. Since “1999” Joey’s released two more mixtapes “Rejex” and “Summer Knights”. Joey was included as 2013’s Artist To Watch by MTV, Shazam, eMusic & Billboard (which also named him on their 21 under 21); selected for BET’s 2013 Music Matters program and nominated as Rookie of the Year at the BET Hip … Continue reading :: JOEY BADA$$ :: BIG DUSTY

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Schoolboy Q Oxymoron Australian Tour

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Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) recording artist, ScHoolboy Q has announced a series of dates across Australia this June, with special guest and fellow TDE label mate, Isaiah Rashad. With his debut Top Dawg Entertainment / Interscope Records album Oxymoron opening at number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and being one quarter of revered hip-hop group Black Hippy – alongside Ab-Soul, Jay Rock and Kendrick Lamar – ScHoolboy Q has earned his stripes as one of music’s most exciting, fresh and charismatic talents. ScHoolboy Q drew the attention of a wanting audience with his guest verse on Kendrick Lamar’s “Michael … Continue reading Schoolboy Q Oxymoron Australian Tour

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Freddie Gibbs & Madlib Deeper EP + Australian Tour

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Following Thuggin and Shame this is the final 12-inch vinyl EP before Freddie Gibbs & Madlib release their collaborative album, Piñata. On the Deeper EP, Gibbs showcases the yin and yang of heartbreak and anger on the title track, in a lovelorn narrative that meshes perfectly with the weepy strings and insistent rhythm of Madlib’s beat. The B-Side, Harolds – exclusive to this EP – gives Gibbs a chance to ride some low down Beat Konducta-fueled funk in a nostalgic ode to the Chicago chicken-shack that served as the backdrop to many of his seminal life experiences. Piñata is scheduled for … Continue reading Freddie Gibbs & Madlib Deeper EP + Australian Tour

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Kendrick Lamar Australian Tour 2012

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With tickets for Kendrick Lamar’s first Australian tour selling out in a matter of hours in Sydney and Melbourne, Niche is thrilled to announce Lamar will now appear in larger venues to meet demand for this incredible artist. All tickets purchased for any show will remain valid in that city. Kendrick Lamar (born June 17, 1987), is from Compton, California and is currently signed to Top Dawg, (Dr Dre’s) Aftermath and Interscope/Universal. A member of hip hop supergroup Black Hippy, along with fellow West Coast rappers and label mates Jay Rock, Schoolboy Q and Ab-Soul, Lamar first gained major attention … Continue reading Kendrick Lamar Australian Tour 2012

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Kendrick Lamar – First Australian Tour

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Ushering in a new era of lyrical excellence, Kendrick Lamar is the genius MC who, on the eve of releasing his major label debut, announces his first Australian tour presented by Niche Productions. Kendrick Lamar (born June 17, 1987), is from Compton, California and is currently signed to Top Dawg, (Dr Dre’s) Aftermath and Interscope/Universal. A member of hip hop supergroup Black Hippy, along with fellow West Coast rappers and label mates Jay Rock, Schoolboy Q and Ab-Soul, Lamar first gained major attention after the release of his fourth mixtape, Overly Dedicated in 2010. The following year he released his first … Continue reading Kendrick Lamar – First Australian Tour