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DJ Vame Decorus Vulnero Delectatio

March 31, 2014 Jim Steps

DJ Vame is the man behind some of Australia’s defining hip hop releases. A beat making savant, DJ Vame has created anthems, set trends and helped build some of today’s top artists. The Western Sydney based producer made his debut in 1991 and soon after produced Knights of the Underground Table the Def Wish Cast album often quoted as the defining record for the local hip hop scene. A beatmaker from the days of DIY and limited sampler times, DJ Vame has built a reputation for maintaining the purest of street sounds in his productions. In recent years he has continued behind the … Continue reading DJ Vame Decorus Vulnero Delectatio

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Vinyl Villains – Hacksaw & Debate

April 21, 2013April 21, 2013 Jim Steps

Vinyl Villains consist of Train Of Thought members Hacksaw & Debate. Hacksaw has been honing his skills on the decks since the mid 90’s and Debate started producing beats around the same time. Both represent the production company Train Of Thought Productions. The concept behind the Vinyl Villains is Debate will provide all the production and Hacksaw will provide all the cuts, inviting artists from around Australia to spit/mc over the tracks they create and occasionally Debate will grace the mic. Artists the Villains have been involved with for either production and/or cuts include: Hilltop Hoods, Funkoars, After Hours, Pagan Elypsis, Mase … Continue reading Vinyl Villains – Hacksaw & Debate

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Raise The Roof 3

February 6, 2012 Jim Steps

The Espy is pleased to announce that it is once again opening its doors up to a night of all local hip hop. Raise The Roof 3 picks up from where 2 left off, a colossal lineup showcasing the finest in established and emerging local hip hop. The first two instalments of Raise The Roof were a raging success, volume 3 is shaping up to be bigger then ever. Featuring Pez, Mantra, Thundamentals, AJ, Acumen, Sky’high, M-Phazes, Slap 618, DJ Flagrant’s Aussie Hip Hop video show and direct from the UK Shorty Blitz with more TBA. Raise The Roof 3 will be held at the Esplanade Hotel, Feb … Continue reading Raise The Roof 3

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Reason – Window Of Time (Out Now)

November 7, 2011 Jim Steps

Reason’s Window of Time is the final solo effort of his pioneering career, a true testament to his twenty plus years of dedication to Australian hip hop and reflective of his journey thus far. Window of Time, in essence, is intended to open minds and expose its listener to a mélange of historical, situational and currently pressing themes. Reason, both a school teacher and youth workshop facilitator, takes actualities to words with the intention of inspiring positive action. The album’s conceptual roots are of a worldly emphasis in contrast to the artists previous releases that were more indicative of his local … Continue reading Reason – Window Of Time (Out Now)

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Reason – Window Of Time

October 10, 2011 Jim Steps

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Reason – Window Of Time (Nov 4)

October 6, 2011 Jim Steps

The moment of truth has arrived; and the legacy left behind by Reason will further be entrenched within the history of hip hop. Window Of Time drops November 4th 2011, and shall lay testament to Reason’s two and a half decades of dedicated service… In typical Reason style, there are guests aplenty throughout the album. Those sharing mic duties include Lazy Grey, Bias B, Hau, Dialectrix, Hunter, Iron Braydz, Lotek, AJ, Joyride, KYE, Mdusus, Rachel Berry & Rappaport. The album is blessed with superb production from Suffa, Debris, Debate, Mdusu, Geko & WIZDM. Stay tuned for more information on the release … Continue reading Reason – Window Of Time (Nov 4)