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Tu P – Two Flags

Jim Steps

Tu P, the hip-hop artist with an MD, launched his brand new album at the Scorcher Festival in Brisbane on April 28th 2013. The inspiration for the music comes from Tu P’s interesting background and follows his unlikely path to hip-hop music. Tu P is a proud Australian with Vietnamese roots. The son of refugees, a doctor, writer and performer, Tu P’s music mixes influences and genres to buoy lyrics that tell the story of his unique background and experience. His musical journey began on a trip to Vietnam to discover his roots that his Vietnamese parents were forced to … Continue reading Tu P – Two Flags

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Mr Hill & Rahjconkas: Back It Up

Jim Steps

May 2013 sees Brisbane locals Mr Hill & Rahjconkas release their sophomore album Dead End Street. In the space of one year they have firmly made a place for themselves in the industry and gained respect and accolades from genre veterans. Since the release of lead single in October 2012 Put The Work In popularity for this young duo has gained increasingly. Being chosen by Triple j unearthed to play at Brisbane’s hip hop festival Sprung, saw the boys perform on a major platform with overwhelming support. The two are planning to hit the road in July on their own headline … Continue reading Mr Hill & Rahjconkas: Back It Up

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Citizen Kay – Yes! EP

Jim Steps

On the back of his first addition to rotation on Triple j, Citizen Kay releases the video (directed by Nic Vevers) for the triumphant debut single Yes! from his forthcoming EP of the same name. The release is accompanied by tour dates around the country which kicked off April 28th with a slot at Groovin’ the Moo in Canberra and a May residency at Sydney’s Upstairs Beresford. A respected member of the Canberra hip-hop scene, Kay has been writing, producing, recording, collaborating and honing his craft for the last five years. His first taste of notable attention was when triple j … Continue reading Citizen Kay – Yes! EP

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Sampology vs Major Lazer vs Rocky

Jim Steps

Barely back on ground at home after his North American shows, Sampology announces a brand new tour of DJ dates Australia-wide kicking off in Perth next Wednesday! Followed by AV show dates in New Zealand and his first Asian dates in Hong Kong and Seoul! If you were sitting under a rock last month, or you were at some place with no internet, you might’ve missed Sampology’s unofficial music video for Major Lazer’s ‘Bumaye’. Join the other 80,000 or so that have viewed Sampology  and check it out below. Sampology has also put together an exclusive mix for The Ripe … Continue reading Sampology vs Major Lazer vs Rocky

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Raven & Myk Reid: Searching For Soulz

Jim Steps

This is the team that never was. Raven: The Cartelian Sergeant & Myk Reid: The Second Lieutenant. Amidst this viral flood of “swagger”, confusing hi-hats, false characters and self indulgence, Searching For Soulz is hip hop purity. Raw, honest and lyrical.  Since the days of being told off by Raven’s mum for swearing too much this team has come a long way. This is grown man rap. Raven needs little introduction to fans of this art form. After his successful sophomore album Ravenous 20Ten and a short term hiatus for the arrival of his first born The Crate Cartel main-stay returns with the humanistic … Continue reading Raven & Myk Reid: Searching For Soulz

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Interview: The Tongue – Government, Gerald & Gangsterism

Jim Steps

Surrender To Victory sees The Tongue coming into his own as artist and collaborator, articulating a positive vision beyond the confines of modern local hip hop. From the opening track the listener can hear this development. We catch up with The Tongue, fresh off the back of the announcement of his Surrender To Victory Tour yesterday.  aahh: You’ve talked about one of your goal’s for the new album, Surrender to Victory was to be a lot more positive and uplifting. Why was that decision made? The Tongue: It was just the kind of mind-set I was in really. I don’t delve into it … Continue reading Interview: The Tongue – Government, Gerald & Gangsterism

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Sarm: Self Titled Debut Album, Out Now!

Jim Steps

Presenting the self-titled debut album from Sarm of the acclaimed Sydney duo That’s Them. Featuring guest spots from undisputed kings Kerser, Rates, Fraksha, Tornts, Dialectrix and Rinse (Bingethinkers), with production by Nebs, the album burns its way across your ears the same way the intense orange of the 6 panel digipack sizzles across your retina. Never one for the same old humdrum, Sarm contrasts the sharp grime style of Fraksha with the mellow flow of Dialectrix, and the snappy bravado of tracks like I’ll Abuse You For Fun with the devastatingly honest When You Hear This. Out now through LookUp & Obese Distribution, Sarm … Continue reading Sarm: Self Titled Debut Album, Out Now!

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Ciecmate & Maggot Mouf are Known Associates

Jim Steps

For over a year these 2 contemporaries have locked themselves in the studio once a week to diligently shape and craft a new offering, Ashes To Dust. Ciecmate & Maggot Mouf trade verses back and forth, bar-for-bar in an epic team effort that interlocks prose and sonic aesthetics seamlessly. The joint delivery puts forth a tag-team approach reminiscent of a classic hip hop style that has not yet permeated Australia’s often individually focused scene. The insane turntable prowess of DJ No Name Nathan (2 x ACT DMC Champion) stitches the release together, officially making Known Associates a triple threat. The production … Continue reading Ciecmate & Maggot Mouf are Known Associates

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In Amsterdam – Omar Musa

Jim Steps

Omar Musa is a Malaysian-Australian rapper and poet from Queanbeyan, Australia. He is the former winner of the Australian Poetry Slam and the Indian Ocean Poetry Slam. He has released three hip hop albums, two poetry books (including the recently released Parang) and appeared on ABC’s Q&A. He is currently working on a play, Bonegatherer, to be staged in 2014. He is part of international hip hop group MoneyKat and his debut novel “Here Come the Dogs will be published by Penguin Australia in 2014. Omar will also be performing at TEDx, held at the Sydney Opera House. Official  ||  Twitter … Continue reading In Amsterdam – Omar Musa

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Fundamental Elements – The Homecoming EP

Jim Steps

One of the freshest acts out of Brisbane have emerged from the studio with their 2013 EP, The Homecoming. The 5-track project picks up where the pair left off, following off from their 2008 EP Living Secrets, providing that same grounded sound with a Boom Bap theme for which the duo are synonymous but with a noticeable growth on wax work. Like they never fell off, they’re back on the play button. Please welcome back the Fundamental Elements and pump the volume! This latest effort contains production from Vegas Aces’ Cam Bluff, Species and Pleura and track cuts from special guest, Johnny … Continue reading Fundamental Elements – The Homecoming EP

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Big Words – Big Words Vol.1

Jim Steps

Big Words are rapidly making a name for themselves as one of the rawest, most  exciting live Hip-hop outfits in Melbourne. But don’t let the tag fool you, they are far from being just another generic Hip Hop act. Their sound is diverse, adding a different dimension to their sound with every listen.  Favouring free styling, Big Words are known to sample elements of Funk, Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Rock and Soul into their heavily textured sound, finding their inspiration from within these genres and making them their own. Big Words music gives a fresh voice to the youth of today with their … Continue reading Big Words – Big Words Vol.1

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Dialectrix – Go

Jim Steps

Cold Light Of Day is the title of Dialectrix’s new album. Like Audio Projectile before it, the production is entirely handled by Plutonic Lab, with cuts by DJ 2Buck. After a wildly successful EP campaign, with large thanks to fan-support, DTrix’s Satellite was distributed on both vinyl and CD, and received high rotation on triple j with its lead single Stop. The new album, dropping May 24th, is a transcendental piece of work. A meticulously detailed, enthralling, and unique listen from start to finish. A limited edition lyrics booklet will be included with all physical albums, and pre-ordered signed copies will be … Continue reading Dialectrix – Go

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Kerser & Rates: We Here Now Regional Tour

Jim Steps

Following the success of Kerser’s No Rest For The Sickest Tour earlier this year, the infamous emcee hits the road for the second time in 2013 due to popular demand, accompanied by brother Rates and hype man Jay Dee. The Kerser and Rates – We Here Now Regional Tour kicks off on the 5th of June in NSW, the tour will make its way around regional Australia throughout June and July. On top of Kerser and Rates having just released their single We Here Now together (now available on iTunes), Rates is also due to release his debut album Rebuild & Destroy later … Continue reading Kerser & Rates: We Here Now Regional Tour

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Karsniogenics presents new signing: Sussone – The Corax Type

Jim Steps

Karsniogenics is mighty proud to welcome the latest addition to the K artist roster – Sussone ‘The Corax Type’. Karsniogenics have had their eye on this guy for some time now, and we’re sure you’ll be feline’ his style just as much as they did. Hailing from Brisbane’s west line city of Ipswich, Sussone has been busy working hard at perfecting his craft behind the local hip hop scene for many years now. Since taking pen to pad for the first time in his teens, the 28 year old is ready to break out of the shadows and let people … Continue reading Karsniogenics presents new signing: Sussone – The Corax Type

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Words Eye View – Gotta Know

Jim Steps

Words Eye View is a Hip Hop trio from Canberra, ACT which consist of brothers, Flipadeck and Hayds, and long-time friend Brett Super. The group formed in 2005 after meeting at a local emcee battle comp. They are currently working on their debut release titled Elevation. Words Eye View present a brand new promo track titled Gotta Know. The track available for free download below is produced by Hayd for Smithgrind Entertainment, mixed and mastered by Ben Kramp for Earthshake Audio Productions. The video clip is directed by Words Eye View, shot and edited by Dane One. You can pick up Gotta Know, … Continue reading Words Eye View – Gotta Know

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Ellesquire – The Messtape

Jim Steps

Tuka and Big Village records present a now polished collection of songs which you may have seen pop up on my Tuka’s soundcloud page, youtube channel or heard on various radio appearances over the last 12 months. These have been fleshed out, re-recorded, mixed, mastered and spliced together with brand new unreleased songs to form The Messtape. The Messtape features 13 tracks including the Let’s Do It (Remix) feat. Billie McCarthy. The Messtape is available as a free download. Mixed by Simon Cohen. Additional vocals on Don’t Fall In Love & Lets Do It (Remix) by Inés. Lets Do It … Continue reading Ellesquire – The Messtape

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Kadyelle – The Theory Of Everything

Jim Steps

Touted as being one of the most skillful females in the scene right now after her solid debut release Earthworthy in 2010 and The One Nighter mixtape in 2011. Kadyelle has supported and toured with such acts as Sage Francis, Ozi Batla, M-Phazes, Phrase, Illy, Spit Syndicate, The Tongue, Class A, Optamus, Muph & Plutonic, Seth Sentry plus many more.  Her newest LP The Theory of Everything features Ozi Batla, Thorts, Optamus, Dazastah, Hunter, Porsah Laine, Rachael Berry, Soma, Miss Karleena, Miss.She.ill, Rob Shaker and production from Rahjconkas, The Digital Assassin, Admin Beats and Ren Riz. The Theory of Everything is available now for a ‘name … Continue reading Kadyelle – The Theory Of Everything

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B.V.A. – Answers Loss Question Love

Jim Steps

deNorthwode has been DJ’ing & producing beats for close to 20 years. deNorthwode is more than just a party dj. He also runs the Crookneck lab an underground studio in the eastern suburbs of Adelaide that produces quality hip hop (check it out in the the book “Behind the Beat”). He owns Elysium Lounge & plays there along with the very best dj’s & musicians Adelaide has to offer. He has played extensively all over Australia. What sets him apart from most DJ’s is a combination of traditional turntable finesse, original and current routines, incredible energy & selfless respect for … Continue reading B.V.A. – Answers Loss Question Love

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Vinyl Villains – Hacksaw & Debate

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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Savo – Worth The Wait

Jim Steps

In a time of fly-by-night internet sensations, Savo’s defiance of deadlines defines him almost as significantly as his music. Despite collecting an impressive number of accolades and fans along the past 8 years, Savo has yet to present his debut full-length release, the aptly titled, Worth The Wait. A solid 12 months in the making, the 20 track offering will be ready April 15th to satisfy his salivating fanbase. The first taste of the release, the brashly titled, Fucks Goin On , garnered over 1500 Facebook shares, and a mighty 50 000 soundcloud plays within a meagre 28 days. Add … Continue reading Savo – Worth The Wait

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Ribongia – Play My Hits

Jim Steps

Ribongias (Antonio Rosselli) music is an exploded technical drawing for the ears. Referencing a vast array of pop culture mediums, his sounds are collected and layered until, like light fragmenting through a crystal prism, they enter the aural sphere; chaos ensues. The lead single off of Ribongia’s EP of the same name Play My Hits sees the Sydney’s finest Italian musical import launching headlong into the dark heart of Beats, with a twisted melange of raw bass, chopped and screwed vocals, sparkling synths, and chunky beats, all with that signature Ribongia sense of barely controlled mayhem. This is music made to … Continue reading Ribongia – Play My Hits

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P-Money – Gratitude

Jim Steps

With the release of his highly anticipated new album Gratitude a month away, P-Money has revealed the album artwork and track listing, also announcing an all-star line-up of featured artists. Having recently signed a deal with Duck Down Music US, P-Money has made use of his label mates with Talib Kweli, Buckshot and Skyzoo all making an appearance on the album. You can also expect to hear from Havoc (of Mobb Deep), Freddie Gibbs, M.O.P., Fashawn, Roc Marciano, Nicole Wray, Jamall Bufford (formerly Buff1), STS, Monsta G, Blaison Maven and Pac Div. Bringing it back to God’s own, the album … Continue reading P-Money – Gratitude

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Oi You! Urban Art Festival is bringing Banksy to town – Adelaide

Lizzy Nice

This week sees the opening of Oi You! an Urban Art Festival which is bringing 22 of Banksy‘s art works to the Adelaide Festival Centre’s Artspace Gallery, alongside a multitude of works from some of the worlds leading urban artists and loads of free events from the 20th of April til the 2nd of June. For 6 full weeks, alongside Banksy‘s works will be pieces by Faile(USA), Swoon (USA), David Choe (USA), Antony Micallef (UK), Paul Insect (UK) and Milton Springsteen (NZ) all the way from curator George Shaw’s collection. There will be art installations, art giveaways and new walls across the city by Rone, … Continue reading Oi You! Urban Art Festival is bringing Banksy to town – Adelaide

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Monsta – Feat. Sky’High (Prod. P-Money)

Jim Steps

Hailing from the streets of Long Beach, California and introduced to the rap world by legendary Bay Area Don Yukmouth (of platinum selling duo The Luniz), Monsta has been patiently waiting to give fans a dose of his gruff West Coast narrative. Born and raised by a Samoan Father and a Mexican mother, Monsta was exposed to the harsh realities of two dominant cultures that co-exist on the streets of LA. The nephew of pioneering Samoan rappers and West Coast legends the Boo Yaa Tribe, Monsta is considered the Heir to the Polynesian Hip-Hop Legacy. During his touring schedule Monsta made stop … Continue reading Monsta – Feat. Sky’High (Prod. P-Money)

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Tom Showtime – Original Recipes

Jim Steps

Tom Showtime is a man of many guises. DJ. Producer. Remixer. Saxophonist. Gramophone Enthusiast. From Be-Bop to Breakbeat and everything in between, Tom’s passion for music is paralleled only by his legendary (some would say mythical) enjoyment of watermelon, coffee and cricket. That’s just how he rolls.  2013 has seen Tom getting a taste for rocking bigger dance floors and in turn producing bigger tunes. This is gaining him international recognition through a series of releases championed by legendary UK label Ghetto Funk, resulting in a four track Artist EP and him being added to the roster. Add to this … Continue reading Tom Showtime – Original Recipes

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Basement Grits – Limited Edition Vinyl

Jim Steps

Beat Basement Records are pleased to announce the release the self-titled, debut album Basement Grits limited edition vinyl. Consisting of label beat makers Develop and Apollo Grimez, emcees Ricky Shamroxx and Diggis and hip hop deejay/beat maker Dex Mo. With beats cherry picked from the best of the three beat makers, Basement Grits is an album devoid of filler-type tracks, firing off from the word go through 10 tracks of head nodding goodness, with the sole purpose of driving the sword firmly in the dirt and establishing this crew from Cairns’ skill set amongst the wave of new artists emerging in today’s local hip hop scene. The content spans from straight out hard representing on … Continue reading Basement Grits – Limited Edition Vinyl

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N’fa Jones – Live On

Jim Steps

N’fa Jones, still highly regarded for his work in his first outfit 1200 Techniques, is back in action. Having moved back to Australia just over a year ago following a few years journeying and writing music abroad, N’fa has already released his Babylondon EP with the stop-motion video for March On. Featured on 360’s Hope You Dont Mind, Drapht’s triple j hit singles Bali Party & 1990’s, as well as Nick Thayer’s OWSLA release Like Boom which charted for 10 weeks at #1 on beatport. Having just wrapped from the 22 date Uni-Verse Australian tour with Drapht, N’fa has returned home … Continue reading N’fa Jones – Live On

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Event Preview: Spit Syndicate’s Sunday Gentlemen Tour Hits Adelaide

Lizzy Nice

The boys from Spit Syndicate have been touring the country following the release of their third album, Sunday Gentlemen, and this Thursday is Adelaide’s turn. Fellow One Day Crew members Jackie Onassis are joining the SS for the huge 20 date tour which hits Jive Bar on the 18th. With Spit Syndicate’s singles Beauty In The Bricks and Folly getting a lot of JJJ love, as well as Jackie Onassis’s single Crystal Balling being on high rotation for many months, and their new single from their Holiday EP, Smoke Trails being added a few weeks ago the Sunday Gentlemen tour … Continue reading Event Preview: Spit Syndicate’s Sunday Gentlemen Tour Hits Adelaide

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Purpose – Where It Starts Album Launch

Jim Steps

Adelaide get down The Gov tonight for Purpose’s Where It Starts album launch. Tonight he unveils his new live show in what is shaping up to be a big night for independent Australian music. Tickets are still available, get em’ by following the link below. Special guests include Prime, Koolta, Mase N Mattic, Grifters Inc. and JP & DJ Sanchez. Doors open at 7.30pm, $12 per/$15 at door.  Get your tickets here. Purpose recently performed at the Clipsal 500 alongside Drapht, Hilltop Hoods, Pez and more.  Purpose will be launching his album in Melbourne tomorrow night, so get down to … Continue reading Purpose – Where It Starts Album Launch