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Rap City 2013: Artists To Reschedule

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The promoters of Rap City regret to announce that Rap City 2013 will not be going ahead over the October Labour Day long weekend, due to unforeseen complications with scheduling that were beyond control. However, in the coming weeks Australian solo dates for Talib Kweli, Homeboy Sandman and Trademark Da Skydiver will be announced. We sincerely apologise for the disappointment to anyone who currently has a ticket to Rap City.  Full refunds can be obtained from the place of purchase. Stay tuned for solo tour announcements coming soon! Continue reading Rap City 2013: Artists To Reschedule

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Fortay – ‘Chasing The Tail’ feat. Snoop Dogg

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Hailing from Sydney’s West, Fortay is about to take the country by surprise with new album Living Proof is out today through At Large Productions and Obese Distribution. The first single from the album ‘Chasing the Tail’ features the one and only Snoop Dogg AKA Snoop Lion, a friend of Fortay’s. The production is by DJ L.T., Snoop’s long-time tour DJ. “I’ve been friends with DJ L.T for many years and he introduced me to Snoop” Fortay retells. “We meet up and we did the song in the hotel.”

The concept behind the song ties in with its title, which is … Continue reading Fortay – ‘Chasing The Tail’ feat. Snoop Dogg

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Droopy & Mosé – Kosher

Jim Steps

Palace is the culmination of love for music, style and hard work. A melting pot of musicality and emotion, Palace marks a new beginning of sorts for a heavily slept on duo, Droopy & Mosé, whom are poised to jumpstart the renewal of a heavily slept on scene. Always a beautiful partnership when the two join forces, Palace constitutes a brief, but powerful threetrack release, which covers all bases, and keeps the listener craving for more. Hard hitting beats, laced with expressive, soulful chords, layered with thought-provoking yet beautiful lyricism. Palace does not aim to be the new-release, up-to-date, progressive … Continue reading Droopy & Mosé – Kosher

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500 Call of Duty: Ghosts Prestige Editions to Giveaway!

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Be one of the first Call of Duty: Ghosts players between the 4th-6th October at the EB Games Expo in Sydney to win one of 500 Prestige Editions in November. Following Activision CEO Eric Hirshberg’s announcement made during the Call of Duty: Ghosts multiplayer reveal in Los Angeles, Activision will give away 500 of the coveted prestige editions over the 3 day consumer expo as part of the Multiplayer World Tour. The next stop on the tour is the EB Games Expo in Sydney, Australia. Activision will offer a chance to win the collector’s editions to consumers* who line up … Continue reading 500 Call of Duty: Ghosts Prestige Editions to Giveaway!

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Chiefs – The City feat. Gracelands & Chachi Kamikazi

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The producer behind breakthrough 2012 hit ‘So Good‘ alongside Allday now brings a new element to his sound as Chiefs. Chiefs debut EP will be dropping late 2013. His brand new track The City features Gracelands & Chachi Kamikazi (NY). “I have been guilty of making music for the wrong reasons but this marks a new journey for me and the tunes that I want to make. My debut EP as Chiefs is on some different future / electronic tip. Its definitely the best music I’ve been making for a while and I feel like its the most honest I’ve … Continue reading Chiefs – The City feat. Gracelands & Chachi Kamikazi

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Stalkz – Ars Poetica

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Stalkz returns to the hip hop scene with his 2013 release Ars Poetica. An 8 track mixtape featuring production from electronic giants such as Bonobo, Pretty Lights, Synkro, Mux Mool and Kelpe. The lyrics to the songs all are true stories about situations experienced by Stalkz and close friends of his, and all the tracks are presented in a uniquely poetic format. This isn’t your average mixtape, from your first listen you’ll notice the care and length gone to, to create original and interesting music. Its honest and relentless. Additional vocals are added by Gold Coast singer/songwriters Ella Fence, Karl … Continue reading Stalkz – Ars Poetica

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Stik N Move Win Deadly Award – Most Promising New Talent In Music

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Queanbeyan hip hop crew Stik N Move took out the award for Most Promising New Talent In Music at the 2013 Deadlys earlier this week. Stik N Move have been performing their edgy brand of hip hop and spreading their empowering message for less than a year and are currently recording their debut EP with ARIA winner/producer DJ Danielson who has recently started joining rappers TooDeadly and Whiz onstage for their live shows. “This is just the start! Pre-season is done and we’re coming out for Round 1!” said TooDeadly aka Nathan Carter of the win. “Sovereign unity and love … Continue reading Stik N Move Win Deadly Award – Most Promising New Talent In Music

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David Dallas – Runnin’

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Runnin’ is the new track from Kiwi MC David Dallas taken off his new album Falling Into Place which will be out on legendary New York Hip Hop label Duckdown Records in October. The song has also been picked up as the theme for the new Madden game too which is a great start internationally. You can view the Official Madden 25 Release Trailer which features Runnin‘ below. Runnin’ is the follow up to the previously released track titled My Mentality Feat. Freddie Gibbs which will also appear on the upcoming album Falling Into Place. Purchase  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter Continue reading David Dallas – Runnin’

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Origin NYE 2013/2014

Jim Steps

Superstars A$AP Rocky and Wiz Khalifa will be ringing in New Year’s Eve Down Under this year, having been announced as the headline acts for Perth’s Origin NYE festival. Fans of the Wiz will be stoked to have him perform in Australia for the very first time, while the appearance will mark only the second time A$AP Rocky has visited our shores – having played sold out shows in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth back in June. Organisers released the official festival lineup yesterday, which features even more big name acts including Flux Pavilion, Kill The Noise and Julio Bashmore … Continue reading Origin NYE 2013/2014

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Illy To Release New Album Cinematic On Friday November 8

Jim Steps

Illy has announced the release of his forthcoming album Cinematic on Friday 8 November via ONETWO. “I decided on the title Cinematic because the album plays like a movie and is true to a vision,” says Illy of the new release. “This will be my fourth album in five years; I’ve learned a lot and directed this experience into Cinematic. The concepts are tighter, the hooks are more finessed and the beats are off the chart!” Cinematic was recorded over the past year at Executive Producer M-Phazes’ Melbourne studio. Jan Skubiszewski, Styalz Fuego and Cam Bluff have also contributed to the production of … Continue reading Illy To Release New Album Cinematic On Friday November 8

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Jimblah ‘Phoenix’ Pre-Orders

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Jimblah’s much anticipated new album Phoenix is out Friday, October 11. On Monday (16th Sept) Elefant Traks will begin taking pre-orders on CD, Vinyl & T-Shirt bundles! Stay tuned for all the details. This album is nothing short of incredible. One of the albums of the year. Catch Jimblah on Horrorshow’s King Amongst Many Tour. Purchase  ||  Twitter  ||  Facebook Continue reading Jimblah ‘Phoenix’ Pre-Orders

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15: A Celebration of Fifteen years of Elefant Traks

Jim Steps

We present to you 15: A Celebration Of 15 Years Of Elefant Traks. An elefant-sized party presented over 2 nights. Each artist is only performing once over the two nights, so if you want to see everyone, you need the two-day pass. Hermitude – Horrorshow – The Herd – Urthboy – Sietta – The Tongue – Jimblah – Joelistics – Astronomy Class – The Last Kinection – Ozi Batla – Sky’High – Jane Tyrrell (Solo debut). Melbourne Friday 22 November – Corner Hotel, Richmond Saturday 23 November  – Northcote Social Club, Northcote Tickets available from Corner Hotel and Northcote Social … Continue reading 15: A Celebration of Fifteen years of Elefant Traks

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Style: The Leg-Up T-Shirt Design Comp

Jim Steps

Independent streetwear collective Ones Clothing & Sydney based hip hop trio Thundamentals are putting a call out to all artists to design a t-shirt inspired by the Thundamentals new single Smiles Don’t Lie! The winning design will win: $500 cash prize One off t-shirt in a colourway of their choice Their shirt put into production for the ‘Smiles Don’t Lie’ tour Tickets to Thundamentals ‘Smiles Don’t Lie’ tour Signed Copy of the single & tour poster This is the 2nd time Thundamentals have run The Leg-Up t-shirt design competition. The first year produced incredible results and saw some of the cream … Continue reading Style: The Leg-Up T-Shirt Design Comp

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Interview: L-FRESH The LION

Jim Steps

Hailing from South West Sydney, currently residing in Melbourne, 24-year old Hip Hop artist L-Fresh The Lion has made a name for himself with his versatile catalogue and his energetic and engaging live show. The Lion has been busy at work, fresh from recording his debut album due for release early next year. But not without a teaser as the first single off the album, One has just been released and boy does it leave you wanting more. Tell us a bit about yourself and what your name represents both in terms of your music and your culture? L-FRESH The … Continue reading Interview: L-FRESH The LION

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Call Of Duty: Ghosts & Eminem come together for ultimate fan offer

Jim Steps

Pre-Order Call of Duty: Ghosts at EB Games to receive Special Price offer to Purchase Eminem’s new The Marshall Mathers LP 2 Featuring Bonus Studio Track for Limited Time. The year’s most anticipated game, Call of Duty®: Ghosts, and music icon Eminem are giving fans another reason to line up this November 5. With Activision’s new blockbuster Call of Duty and Eminem’s new The Marshall Mathers LP 2 (Aftermath/Interscope) dropping on the same date this November, fans of both are in store for an incredible offer at a great price. In close collaboration with EB Games, anyone who pre-orders the … Continue reading Call Of Duty: Ghosts & Eminem come together for ultimate fan offer

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Rinehart Speaks! – A Political Satire

Jim Steps

In a world as black as coal, there is one woman shining the light on the mines of our lives. Striving for a better planet, for better people and better food! That woman is of course Gina Rinehart! Mountains were climbed and mined in the hopes of gaining exclusive access to the woman herself and when faced with failure we went for the next best thing. Satire! Gina – A political Satire takes you straight in to the life of one of the world’s richest women. We see Gina at home, on the phone, in a hardline interview, chatting to … Continue reading Rinehart Speaks! – A Political Satire

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Illy + Tuka + Allday + Elemont – How Far

Jim Steps

After spending the better part of 2013 bunkered down in the studio recording, Illy is eager to return to life on the road and preview some tracks from his new album. The yet to be named album, executive produced by M-Phazes will mark the first release on Illy’s own record label ONETWO and will be available in time for summer 2013. Illy will be joined on the road by an impressive line-up including Tuka, Allday and Elemont. To celebrate the launch of the tour Illy has teamed up with his special guests in Tuka, Allday and Elemont to release a brand new … Continue reading Illy + Tuka + Allday + Elemont – How Far

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Resin Dogs – Still The Beats feat. Dialectrix

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It may have been 28 dog years since the release of their last studio album More, but Aussie legends Resin Dogs haven’t just been sitting around on their paws. Over the past couple of years they have crammed more action into their busy schedules than many do in a decade. Get yourself set for the release of their new single Still The Beats featuring Dialectrix on vocal duties, which has been officially released on 6th September through Hydrofunk Records/ MGM. After the massive success of the More release and touring, they put out the follow-up remix album More or Less. Not stopping … Continue reading Resin Dogs – Still The Beats feat. Dialectrix

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Groovin’ The Moo Announces 2014 Tour Dates & Welcomes Oakbank, SA To The GTM Stable

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From Gloucester and Maitland, along the Hume to Albury and Canberra, out to Naranderra and up to Darwin, across to Townsville, back down to Bendigo and west to Bunbury – communities of locals, artists, family members, crews, travelers and guests alike have all gathered under the banner of ‘the Moo’. All communities (past and present) are an appreciated and integral part of the Groovin’ the Moo (GTM) story and GTM is pretty darn excited to be able to meet a new one – Oakbank South Australia, you’re officially the first stop on the national 2014 Groovin’ the Moo Tour. A new … Continue reading Groovin’ The Moo Announces 2014 Tour Dates & Welcomes Oakbank, SA To The GTM Stable

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Sinks – Day Zero

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Written and self produced over the last two nights, recorded by DJ Biko at A Fat Mommas Project and released today. Sinks calls all out war and disdain for an election result he cannot accept. “Careful what you wish for, you just might get it” Sinks is a member of Melbourne record label Down For The Count Records and recently released his debut LP Backlash which not only received excellent reviews but also secured him a spot on the Sprung Festival through winning the triple j Unearthed Sprung Competition. Sinks – Day Zero is available now as a name your price download.  … Continue reading Sinks – Day Zero

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Interview: Dialectrix The Cold Light Of Day

Jim Steps

With production handled entirely by Plutonic Lab, and cuts by DJ 2Buck, masterful Sydney based MC, Dialectrix presents The Cold Light Of Day. A vernacular acrobat, Dialectrix combines rhythmic precision and variety, with content spawned from cathartic necessity. The album showcases his renowned technical skill and polish, reinforcing his reputation as one of the best in the business. We chatted with Dialectrix recently about his new album, you can check out the transcript of that conversation below. The Cold Light Of Day is your 3rd solo LP. Can you tell us a bit about the meaning behind the title of the … Continue reading Interview: Dialectrix The Cold Light Of Day

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Call Of Duty®: Strike Team Deploys Today On iOS

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Call of Duty® fans can take the action on-the-go with Call of Duty®: Strike Team, available at launch exclusively for iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod touch®. Call of Duty: Strike Team is optimized for mobile and tablet glass mechanics*, offering a choice of how to play: as players control a squad of up to four highly trained Strike Team members, each with customizable skills and loadouts, the in-game view can be seamlessly switched from classic first-person action, to a top-down, third-person perspective providing a full range of both action combat and tactical decision making. Download assets here Call of Duty: Strike … Continue reading Call Of Duty®: Strike Team Deploys Today On iOS