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Penelope Austin – The Dark Collide

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J.J. Abrams Star Trek Into Darkness is Australia’s number one film this week, and to celebrate we have a featurette with Australian singer/songwriter Penelope Austin who has written and recorded an original song with J.J. Abrams for the film called The Dark Collide. An electro-pop stomper, the track is being hailed as the best of the six sourced from around the globe. Penelope Austin and co-writer Robert Conley are among a select group of artists from six countries who received a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have their work featured in the upcoming film from Paramount Pictures. For the first time ever in … Continue reading Penelope Austin – The Dark Collide

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G-Shock X Supra “GA200SPR”

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In commemoration of G-Shock’s 30th anniversary, Casio partnered with leading independent footwear brand, Supra, to design their own signature timepiece and Vaider Lite high top. This exciting release is a groundbreaking collaborative effot that features a dynamic range of fashion forward products in celebration of G-Shock’s rich and innovative history. The collaboration marks the first time G-Shock has offered this particular watch style for customisation. Supra designed the shock resistant watch’s face with black branding on a matte black bezel with red accents. The traditional resin band was replaced with military grade Cordura that has a red underside, which is accompanied by … Continue reading G-Shock X Supra “GA200SPR”

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Snoop Dogg, Iggy Azalea and A$AP Rocky to headline Fresh Island Festival in Croatia

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Sit­u­ated on the gor­geous beach Zrće on Island Of Pag, Fresh Island offers Hip Hop fans, fes­ti­val goers and sun-worshipers some­thing out of the ordinary: intimate sur­round­ings where they can see the hottest names in Hip Hop per­form for them. Recently unveiled as the first two head­lin­ers to feature across this four day extrav­a­ganza of music and par­ty­ing, Snoop Dogg aka Snoop Lion, Iggy Azalea and A$AP Rocky will be joining fans on the ‘New Yorker’ main stage (Papaya & Aquarius Open Air Clubs) to deliver what will be their per­for­mances of the sum­mer — A$AP also only due to … Continue reading Snoop Dogg, Iggy Azalea and A$AP Rocky to headline Fresh Island Festival in Croatia

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Illergic – Illville

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Emerging from Sydney’s hip hop scene in the late 90s, Illergic stands amongst Australia’s elite and most accomplished lyricists, renowned for intense wordplay and his own unique brand of rapid fire delivery. Illergic has left his mark on the local Hip Hop scene via multiple releases such as his solo album Illergic Reaction, his two albums with Terminal Illness (‘Padlock Your Heads 1999 and Sons Of Medusa 2001), and alongside Australia’s best on the classic Culture of Kings II compilation. Now, Illergic is back, with his rhymes sharper than ever with the release of his new album Illville, backed by … Continue reading Illergic – Illville

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Tuka, Ellesquire & Jones Jnr. – June Long Weekend @ The Newton Hotel

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Fresh from Groovin’ The Moo and Seth Sentry’s national tours, Tuka and Ellesquire have been tearing the country apart with sold out shows everywhere. Saturday June 8 will see them come direct to their hometown to join fellow locals Jones Jnr at Newtown Hotel for one hell of a night of Soul and Hip Hop. Tuka, one third of Newtown’s beloved Thundamentals has had an insanely busy 18 months starting with the release of Thundmentals highly acclaimed Foreverlution which ignited a blazing tour all over the country. Thundamentals fast became Triple j’s most popular ‘Like A Version’ with their cover of Matt Corby’s Brother. … Continue reading Tuka, Ellesquire & Jones Jnr. – June Long Weekend @ The Newton Hotel

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Bliss N Eso – ‘Circus In The Sky’

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The Frontier Touring Company and Illusive are excited to announce iconic hip-hop trio Bliss N Eso’s highly-anticipated return to the touring circuit this July with their House of Dreams tour. This tour announcement comes off the back of the release of Home Is Where The Heart Is – the first official single from their brand new album Circus In The Sky. The six-date tour will cover all mainland capital cities in the band’s first headline tour since 2011 when they embarked on the highest-selling tour by an Australian hip-hop act. This is the first chance fans will get to experience the … Continue reading Bliss N Eso – ‘Circus In The Sky’

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Everyday – Death From Above 7″ Vinyl

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Off the back of his recently released album Equality, Adelaide emcee Everyday is releasing a 7″ to coincide with the album launch that was held on Saturday night at the Butterthief ButterJam, Light Hotel Adelaide. The 7″ features album tracks Death From Above featuring Tomorrow and Realizm (produced by Realizm) on the A Side, and Rise and Fall In HD (The Undead) featuring DJ Snair (produced by Mat Rafle) on the flip. The 7″ release is pressed on clear vinyl with colour poster wrap and cardboard sleeve and was available at the Taylor Made Tactix, Matchless Gift and Everyday triple launch held … Continue reading Everyday – Death From Above 7″ Vinyl

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Dwizofoz – Art Intimidates Life

Jim Steps

Hailing from the sleepy Queensland capital city known as Boomtown, Dwizofoz has been around for more than a minute now. A big man with a big presence. At 26, Dwizofoz is a young leader in Brisbane hip hop who has earnt a reputation as an animal on the mic with his unique rapid fire flow delivery, honest and clever yet hard hitting and thought out lyrics and an undeniable passion for what he does. The long awaited follow up to his Baked Not Fried EP (released 2009) is Art Intimidates Life. A collection of tracks that serves as an audiobiography of sorts, … Continue reading Dwizofoz – Art Intimidates Life

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Bitter Belief – The Gallery

Jim Steps

Growing up in a family of musicians Bitter Belief was constantly surrounded by the sounds of his cousins and uncles jamming. At the time never taking an interest in any of the instruments he found more enjoyment in just sitting, watching and soaking it all in.  Bitter Belief then began writing poems at the young age of 14 but with his growing love for hip hop by the time he was 15 that love for writing had transcended into rhymes/raps. Influenced by the likes of Nas, 2pac, NWA and other rappers Bitter then discovered his passion for the music and using … Continue reading Bitter Belief – The Gallery

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Funk Volume Tour feat. Dizzy Wright & Jarren Benton With DJ Hoppa

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ChittyBang Touring and Get Busy Productions are thrilled to announce one of the hottest independent rappers of 2013, Dizzy Wright, along with his Funk Volume label mates Jarren Benton and DJ Hoppa on their Funk Volume Australian & NZ Tour. Created by Hopsin, Funk Volume is an independent powerhouse in the Hip Hop industry, giving rappers a home to freely express themselves without the control of a major label. The Funk Volume movement saw Hopsin, Dizzy Wright, Jarren Benton and SwizZz tour Australia in late 2012, which had them playing to sold out crowds across the country. The Funk Volume … Continue reading Funk Volume Tour feat. Dizzy Wright & Jarren Benton With DJ Hoppa

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Droopy & Mosé – Palace

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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 three-track 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 hype music that is … Continue reading Droopy & Mosé – Palace

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DownPat – Hard Evidence

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Tranquil Artillery Original, DownPat unleashes his first solo EP Hard Evidence upon the masses, after 10 years of solid under-groundwork building skills and rocking stages from the Hills to the Mountains & everywhere in-between. The 7 track release features that signature Pang Production from Must Volkoff plus a bit of Philli flavour from another TA Original Breez, with all cuts handled by the one & only DJ Rellik. With an honest outlook and obvious talent DownPat attacks tracks with a raw hunger & flow to match gliding over fitting production. Featuring guestspots from his Rawthentic fam P.Link & J.Mac. Hard Evidence is … Continue reading DownPat – Hard Evidence

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MusicNSW Free Workshop: Music Publishing 101: Sync Or Swim

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MusicNSW, in partnership with the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), is proud to present our latest free workshop: “Music Publishing 101: Sync Or Swim!”, held at 6.30pm on Thursday 23 May at the APRA offices in Ultimo, NSW. Licensing songs to ads, film or TV is a lucrative business. This panel will explore the income publishing generates – and what that means for artists. Four of Australia’s leading Publishers will come together to share expertise and discuss industry trends and issues. Entry is free and open to all-ages ­– but spaces are limited! Be sure to rsvp below asap to secure … Continue reading MusicNSW Free Workshop: Music Publishing 101: Sync Or Swim

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Obese TV – Episode 4

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The fourth full length episode of Obese TV is here. Obese TV aims to feature dope new segments such as ‘New Releases’, ‘Classics’, ‘Obese Retail’, ‘Spotlight’, ‘Backstage Pass’ and more. Each episode of Obese TV will be hosted by a different member of the scene. In Episode 4 of Obese TV, we see highlights of World Record Store Day at the Prahran Store. The guys at Obese get down to the One Outs Battle League with Greeley and Manaz Ill plus Philippino rappers Protege and Anygma. They also head out to Plutonic Lab Studio to talk to Dialectrix about his … Continue reading Obese TV – Episode 4

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Rates – Destroy And Rebuild

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Destroy and Rebuild is the debut album from one of Sydney’s most thought provoking lyricist. The talented rhymster’s debut release provides an insight into a dark world constructed within the walls of a racing mind. Providing an intriguing introduction, How Sick, produced by Nebs, gives listeners the perfect introduction to a story which shaped both he and brother Kerser’s success. Anotha Day Anotha Dolla displays the skill and creative abilities of this south west Sydney MC. From here one can’t help but feel totally emerged and somewhat hypnotized by a roller coaster of emotions. Rates explains his life and the turbulent … Continue reading Rates – Destroy And Rebuild

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Supreme Sues Married To The Mob

Jim Steps

Back in 2004 when Married To The Mob and its founder Leah McSweeney conceived its original “Supreme Bitch” for the brand’s first collection, it was a commentary within the streetwear landscape so often dominated by men.  Since then, it’s become a hallmark of the brand almost 10 years later but has recently come under fire from Supreme and James Jebbia for what has been claimed as a design that “infringes his trademark rights.” The brand now faces a $10 million dollar lawsuit, which will likely stir the pot of controversy as well as once again assess the current state of free speech and trademarks. … Continue reading Supreme Sues Married To The Mob

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Interview: Kings Konekted – Class, Corruption & The Campaign

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Kings Konekted garnered a cult following among fans and hip hop luminaries alike with their 2009 pre-album release Trails to the Underlair. Looming at the edge of the underworld’s shadow, Kings Konekted are now passing off copies of their debut EP The Campaign under a jacketed arm: six tracks of street corner discussions and heavyweight production by Stricknine, Prowla and Trem. aahh: The Campaign is a relentless 6 track appetiser to the highly anticipated full length album Corrupted Citizens, due later in the year. Did you think it was important to get some new music in to the hands of the … Continue reading Interview: Kings Konekted – Class, Corruption & The Campaign

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Interview: Fraksha – Bars, Beats & Bangers

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Earning his stripes in the UK’s underground live circuit, Fraksha has proven himself to be one of the UK’s finest MC’s. As a founding member of the UK outfit Nine High, Fraksha spent time honing his craft and sold out two mixtapes, a testament to his tenure in the UK scene. Fraksha now presents his debut full length player, My Way, and it’s out now. aahh: Was the title for the LP ‘My Way’ an obvious choice? Fraksha: Yeah pretty much it was. I had a couple of different working titles while I was recording, but towards the end while I was listening back to tracks, … Continue reading Interview: Fraksha – Bars, Beats & Bangers

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Interview: Puzle – Paint, Promise & Prints

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Puzle is one of the Australia’s top writers and still in the game after 25 years. We catch up with Puzle to talk about the Kings Way book released a few years back, the rise of graffiti in Australia and his latest print project.  aahh: Tell us a bit about how you first got into writing and the graff scene? Puzle: As a teenage kid looking for adventure and mischief. Graf was new and magical. I always liked art and drawing as a kid so when graffiti started to appear in my neighbourhood I gravitated towards it. I had no idea … Continue reading Interview: Puzle – Paint, Promise & Prints

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Doc Felix – The Right Direction feat Dialect

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Little Wonder Productions is proud to present LWP003, Doc Felix – The Right Direction feat Dialect. This is the third release from Little Wonder Productions and is now available for pre-order. Little Wonder Productions is a hip-hop, funk & soul label involved in the production, manufacturing and distribution of it’s products on various audio formats. The Right Direction will be available as a digital download and also as a limited edition 10″ vinyl, which will be sure will fly out the door. You can secure your copy here.  Bandcamp  ||  Twitter  ||  Facebook Continue reading Doc Felix – The Right Direction feat Dialect

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Horrorshow – Unfair Lottery

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You could forgive Horrorshow the temptation to return as if in triumph with their new single Unfair Lottery. Their consistent outshining of expectations to date suggests something special in the chemistry between lyricist Solo and producer Adit.  Where others may be swept up in delusions of grandeur, Horrorshow dig deeper into our collective psyche, looking for pre-polished signs of life. Unfair Lottery finds them with a renewed sense of purpose, crafting a thoughtful song tackling the idea of privilege—a theme often overlooked in local hip hop culture. This is not a song of guilt, it’s a refreshingly honest play on being “male, middle class … Continue reading Horrorshow – Unfair Lottery

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Skyzoo Performs In Sydney & Melbourne

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Growing up just a block away from The Notorious B.I.G., watching him go from local corner boy to rap superstar, Skyzoo couldn’t help but dream big. The Brooklyn, NY native saw life in all of its heaven and hell splendor being from the infamous home of Jay-Z and “Do The Right Thing“. He started rapping at age nine, writing about what he witnessed on his daily routines as a child. Those years of observation and living have turned into first person narratives that have labeled Skyzoo as a “new legend” and have led to his albums being critically acclaimed by fans … Continue reading Skyzoo Performs In Sydney & Melbourne

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Remi – Sangria

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New to the game but old to its’ ways, 21-year-old Melbourne lyricist Remi ‘REMi’ Kolawole exudes a unique style, rhythmic flow and an honest delivery. His semi tongue-in-cheek braggadocios style, by no means overshadows his lyrical abilities. Remi’s rapping persona is comfortable sitting amongst varying musical backdrops and tempos, and his singing voice is as smooth and catchy as the hooks he sings. Expertly balancing singing and rapping, Remi’s content is highly self referential, littered with pop-cultural tid bits and tales of a life equally footed in fantasy as it is reality. On the back of releasing two EP’s in … Continue reading Remi – Sangria

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Vestige – The Inanimate Life

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Supastition and Stoupe (formerly of Jedi Mind Tricks) have joined forces to create the music collective, Vestige, which will focus solely on releasing concept albums based around one common theme. The first project will be entitled The Inanimate Life which documents the fictional life story of a man born to an unfit mother and how his life spirals out of control due to her actions, as well as his own mistakes. The story and lyrics were written by Supastition with Stoupe and his production team (Bad Tape) handling the music which meshes together hip hop, downtempo, and live instrumentation. Vestige combines the renowned … Continue reading Vestige – The Inanimate Life

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Dutch – Hank Moody feat. Puks

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Emerging from Sydney’s underground hip hop scene, Dutch has been involved in the hip hop world for a number of years now. Growing a musical partnership with respected producers Ta-Ku and Cam Bluff , Dutch is fast becoming a highly regarded artist with unquestionable potential.  Dutch is almost set to release his first and highly anticipated album Arcadia in early 2013… What is most exciting about Arcadia, is the textured blend of Dutch’s first picturesque mixtape “The Point Of No Return” released in 2011, and the daring and collaborative sounds newly developed over the two years since. The album features a stack … Continue reading Dutch – Hank Moody feat. Puks

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Must Volkoff – White Russian

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The Must Volkoff production album White Russian is scheduled for release later this year. The first taste comes in the form of two tracks on limited edition 7″ vinyl featuring Mata & Koots. Pre-orders will be shipped with signed posters and digital download cards. The Must Volkoff 7″ vinyl is available for pre-order/download now. Check the video for Side A Two Sheet Landscape feat. Mata, Side B Grub feat. Koots coming soon. Paypal downloads are available from here. Tracklisting: Side A: Two Sheet Landscape feat. Mata Side B: Grub feat. Koots Pang Productions  ||  Bandcamp  ||  iTunes Continue reading Must Volkoff – White Russian

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Mantra – Loudmouth

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Melbourne-based rapper Mantra is thrilled to announce that he has signed with Ten To Two Records – the team behind records from Xavier Rudd & Seth Sentry this past year – ahead of the release of his new single Loudmouth this Friday May 3, 2013. As one of Australia’s most crucial new talents, ‘your favourite rapper’s favourite rapper’ Mantra is standing on solid ground with five years of touring, two full length releases and a triple j feature album (2011’s Speaking Volumes) already under his belt. Kicking off his career as a producer before being encouraged to pick up a mic, Mantra … Continue reading Mantra – Loudmouth

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Ta-ku – Dowhatyoulove

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Ta-ku has been one of your fav producers over the last year so we’re more then happy to announce the release of Ta-ku’s album Dowhatyoulove on Jakarta Records. Also coming soon is the corresponding 10″ EP Lovewhatyoudo feat. Blu and some exclusive bonus tracks, this is expected to ship June 25th. Ta-ku, The Red Bull Music Academy alumni quickly captured the world’s attention and with the amount of releases he has clocked up for labels like Brownswood, HW&W, Project Mooncircle as well as collaborations with Chet Faker and remixes for Hermitude and Snakadaktal, Ta-ku looks set to continue with a crackling schedule … Continue reading Ta-ku – Dowhatyoulove

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Jimmy Flipshyt & Context – The Shadows

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Beat Basement Records is proud to present The Shadows, a collaboration between Canberra based MC Context and Cairns producer Jimmy Flipshyt. Context and Jimmy Flipshyt have been working hard over the last 6 months piecing together their debut collaboration EP, The Shadows. The EP weighs in at 7 tracks in total and follows a classic boom bap style with smooth production/cuts by Jimmy and Swift plus on point delivery by Context. The Shadows is now available as a digital download or a limited edition CD. All CD purchases include a sticker and an instant digital download. Beat Basement, making noise in 2013! Beat … Continue reading Jimmy Flipshyt & Context – The Shadows