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K21 – Kid Sinatra EP

Jim Steps

ACCLAIM Magazine, in association with Golden Era Records and New Era Australia, present Adelaide artist K21’s ‘Kid Sinatra’ EP. Released exclusively through the Acclaim website, K21 has recently signed with Golden Era Records. The 5-track EP is free for download and features new and previously unreleased tunes in the lead-up to the release of a new full-length album later this year. The Kid Sinatra EP is available for free download below and features Fluent Form, Maundz, Trials, Briggs, Vents and Realizm. K21 Official  ||  Twitter  ||  Facebook Continue reading K21 – Kid Sinatra EP

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True Vibenation releases project through USBs in city walls

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Across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane there are USBs embedded into walls and buildings in public spaces. Inspired by artists such as Banksy and Isaac Cordal Sydney band True Vibenation decided to release Standby [Project USB] using the guerrilla offline sharing technique, concreting USBs to the wall and marking their locations on their website while on the road for the Standby Tour. Find the USBs, attach your laptop or take a photo and upload it to the band’s facebook to receive a download of the full project and a shoutout in the next True Vibenation album due for release on Big … Continue reading True Vibenation releases project through USBs in city walls

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Watch: Citizen Kay – Yes!

Jim Steps

Canberra hip hop artist Citizen Kay is enjoying a rapidly growing profile thanks to some radio airplay and well received shows over the past couple of months. He’s even been added to the line-up of Groovin The Moo’s Canberra leg. At the age of 14 his music teachers and peers recognized his potential as a musician, however hip-hop came into play in a big way and his love of rap and the recording of it took centre stage. Since 2008 Kay has become well known for rapping in the Capital. He has written, produced and recorded songs for himself and … Continue reading Watch: Citizen Kay – Yes!

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Fundamental Elements – The Homecoming

Jim Steps

With a vision to produce classic boom bap rap music, MC’s Species & Pleura bring a grounded sound back to a scene that has somewhat lost focus at times. Shaping their honest & direct lyrics to focus on personal life, politics & hip hop culture into modern day classic rap tracks, Fundamental Elements manage to seamlessly capture the hype of their party vibe & energetic live show in the studio.  Along with the help of seasoned DJ Johnny Love, a recent new addition to the crew at all live shows. Clockwork Records are proud to bring you the first film clip … Continue reading Fundamental Elements – The Homecoming

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Byron Bay Hip Hop Group ‘The Hated’ Release EP & Announce National Tour

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Following their much acclaimed single Lord’s Life released earlier this year, The Hated have just released their free EP and announced their first national tour. For those unfamiliar, The Hated consist of Leeze, Griffin Brain and Vitals and each member brings their own distinctive sound to the table. Upon listening to their EP Lords Life you will quickly familiarize yourself with what a Lord’s Life entails. The group paints a vivid picture of their Byron Bay lifestyle with the help of Melbourne producer C1 who has worked with Allday, Peezo, Seven and Mr Hill. From headlining packed shows to performing alongside hip hop … Continue reading Byron Bay Hip Hop Group ‘The Hated’ Release EP & Announce National Tour

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P. Smurf – The Story So Far

Jim Steps

Back in March, Big Village released the debut solo EP The Story So Far from Daily Meds front man P.Smurf. This sun drenched 7 track EP is a testament to the last 8 years of hard work the Sydney MC has put into mastering his craft, and it shows. During The Story So Far. P.Smurf goes into depth on what makes him tick, both as a person and an MC.   Splicing his trademark spit-fire lyricism with tales of love, romance, inner city living and the unrelenting pressures of modern society. The Story So Far features some familiar guests with fellow … Continue reading P. Smurf – The Story So Far

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Interview: Allday – Loners Are Cool

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Still buzzing from scoring a place in the triple j Hottest 100 with the track “So Good” and playing a host of summer festivals including Big Day Out, Allday releases his EP Loners are Cool, a sophisticated take on contemporary hip hop. Allday’s clever observational style and melodic lyrical flows slide over beats from the likes of producer One Above (Hilltop Hoods, Illy) to create Australia’s exciting answer to Drake or Frank Ocean. aahh: What a big 12 months it’s been for you, moving to Melbourne from Adelaide, appearing in the triple j Hottest 100 and also releasing a couple … Continue reading Interview: Allday – Loners Are Cool

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Come Together Tickets On Sale Today!

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Selling out in just three days last year you’ll want to get your tickets early for this year’s Come Together, on sale today April 11th at 9am! Celebrating its very special 10th anniversary in what is sure to be a night of epic proportions, we are excited to announce that Come Together – the MASSIVE all-Aussie hip-hop bash will take place in the Big Top at Luna Park, this Queen’s Birthday long weekend.  This year’s stellar line-up of local hip-hop leaders are ready to blow the roof off and be seen as they should be – loud, proud and in … Continue reading Come Together Tickets On Sale Today!

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Obese TV – Episode 3

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The third 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 3 of Obese TV, we see features from Kerser and Rates, Catch Wreck with Lazy Grey, Jake Biz and DJ DCIDE. Plus chats with Geko, and community radio’s Adrian Basso (PBS), Stewart Farrell (RRR), as well as publicist Sam Cameron (Beatbroker).    If that wasn’t enough already, take a look at the new Obese Records Frankston store opening! Obese Records  ||  Youtube  ||  Twitter  ||  Facebook Continue reading Obese TV – Episode 3

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DJ Cryptic – Boogie Mix Vol. 1 CD

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One of Brisbane’s slept on first generation “turntablists”, DJ Cryptic drops his debut release on Bulletproof Crates Recordings. DJ Revolutions words sum it all up, this is the perfect release to bump in your car on those long journeys, or just max out to some sophisticated disco boogie electronic vibes. Enjoy this free 15 minute snippet and pre-order your copy for those RAER disco vibes… (shipping is $5 flat rate for Australian orders). Please note this is a pre-order. Expected shipping early to mid-May.  Some heavy spank your girl on the ass 80s boogie shit” – DJ Revolution. Bullet Proof … Continue reading DJ Cryptic – Boogie Mix Vol. 1 CD

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Able8 x Wisdom2th – The Only Thing

Jim Steps

Wisdom2th (pronounced ‘wisdom tooth’) is a musician/comedic performer currently residing in Perth, Western Australia. Wisdom2th is known for two distinct qualities: firstly, his phenomenal afro; and secondly, the fact that he is a highly proficient multi-instrumentalist and accomplished emcee and beatmaker.  Wisdom2th has worked with numerous artists including Marksman, ASAP, The Anonymous, RhymeAudial, FG, G.B.X and the list goes on. A producer in the true sense of the word, Wisdom2th has constructed, arranged, co-written, recorded, mixed and mastered tunes for a wide range of artists in a wide range of genres from the comfort of his personal studio space. As an artist, Wisdom2th’s … Continue reading Able8 x Wisdom2th – The Only Thing

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Win A Backstage Songwriting Workshop With Seth Sentry At Groovin’ The Moo

Jim Steps

One year shy of their 10th birthday, regional roving festival Groovin The Moo has a special treat in store for Maitland. MusicNSW has teamed up with Groovin The Moo for a special opportunity for emerging MCs and producers: an exclusive backstage songwriting workshop with one of Aussie hip-hop’s finest – Seth Sentry! The sold-out Groovin The Moo takes place on Saturday 27 April at Maitland Showground, starring Tegan and Sara, The Kooks, Tame Impala, Flume, Urthboy, and loads more. This workshop is a great opportunity for emerging musos to score feedback from the guy who brought us The Waitress Song and Float … Continue reading Win A Backstage Songwriting Workshop With Seth Sentry At Groovin’ The Moo

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Madame Wu & Elise Graham

Jim Steps

Since combining a lifelong passion for poetry with hip hop, 22 year old female emcee Madame Wu has worked tirelessly to produce a sensitive yet fearless style of lyricism commenting widely from social justice issues affecting youths to the highly personal. With over 50 live shows under her belt in Sydney, Katoomba, Brisbane and New Zealand supporting the likes of De La Soul, Def Wish Cast, Thundamentals, Hermitude and Tuka as well as running her own monthly hip hop nights (she co organised the biggest all female hip hop lineup last year to raise funds for Sisters Inside) and with … Continue reading Madame Wu & Elise Graham

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Bliss N Eso – House Of Dreams

Jim Steps

Bliss n Eso release their official music video for House Of Dreams, the first taste of their fifth album Circus In The Sky (Due May 2013). Shot on Cockatoo Island in Sydney Harbour the music video follows up on the band’s recent release of their epic trailer for Circus In The Sky. Bliss N Eso will be playing at Movement Festival coming to Australia soon. The tour will feature legendary rapper Nas, 2 Chainz, Iggy Azelea, Spit Syndicate and more. Rumours of a Nas x BNE collaboration is already a hot talking point, more information to come on this. For … Continue reading Bliss N Eso – House Of Dreams

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Come Together 2013

Jim Steps

Celebrating its very special 10th anniversary in what is sure to be a night of epic proportions, we are excited to announce that Come Together – the massive all-Aussie hip-hop bash will take place in the Big Top at Luna Park, this Queen’s Birthday long weekend. This year’s stellar line-up of local hip-hop leaders are ready to blow the roof off and be seen as they should be – loud, proud and in your face. Introducing a man who should need no introduction, with four albums, an ARIA award for Best Urban Release and countless sold-out national tours and festival … Continue reading Come Together 2013

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Kings Konekted – The Campaign

Jim Steps

Looming at the edge of the underworld’s shadow, Kings Konekted pass off copies of their debut EP The Campaign under a jacketed arm: six tracks of street corner discussions and heavyweight production by Stricknine (Thirstin Howl, Tim Dog, KRS One), Prowla  and Trem. These are tales of treachery, trust and hidden malefactions conducted in broad daylight. Partners in crime from an early age, Indigenous Australian/Italian Dontez and Serbian/Australian Culprit forged their bond through exposure to the self-perpetuating cycle of violence and crime devouring the western suburbs of Brisbane. Bearing witness to a crumbling community, Kings Konekted illuminate the visceral, ugly … Continue reading Kings Konekted – The Campaign

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Artist Series: BME Melbourne x Nick Simon ‘The Dead Poets’ Collection

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Introducing the brilliant new collection from label BME Melbourne. The Dead Poets is a collection of 4 tees, featuring the work of US artist Nick Simon. 4 legendary rappers (deceased), 4 legendary tees. Find out more about this stunning project as we talk to the undead leader of BME Melbourne the illusive Mr JRF.  aahh: Tell us about the brand new BME Exclusive Edition collection with US artist Nick Simon? bme: I’ve spent the last month exclusively working on this project, so it’s a massive relief to finally be able to start getting these out onto peoples chests. Basically, Nick … Continue reading Artist Series: BME Melbourne x Nick Simon ‘The Dead Poets’ Collection

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Crysis 3 – Review

Jim Steps

In 2020 Major Lawrence Barnes, was equipped with a revolutionary combat system from Hargreave Rasch Biochemical: The nano suit. Now known as Prophet (your character), a killing machine holding onto the last threads of it’s barely remembered humanity. Prophet, a relentless alien hunter secretly plagued by unearthly visions and the pull of it’s own Ceph nature. Prophet is a deadly weapon system made from alien upgrades and knotted nano-musclepacks wrapped around a stolen corpse, dreaming it was once a man named Laurence Barnes. Your partner through the game’s opening sequences is a British citizen, Micael Sykes (later nano suit unit designation: … Continue reading Crysis 3 – Review

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Kerser – ‘We Here Now’ feat. Rates

Jim Steps

Kerser returns in 2013, this time teaming up with brother and best mate, Rates for We Here Now. Having dropped last Sunday 24th March, the stand alone single is now available on iTunes as a digital 3 track package, including radio edit, instrumental and accapella. This past year has been intense for the Campbelltown emcee. With increased notoriety, Kerser has endured the biggest transition of his life, not to mention the most isolating. We Here Now is a rags-to-riches tale, contrasting between an optimistic present and days survived. On writing and performing with Rates: “It’s the best ay. ‘Cause he’s my brother, but … Continue reading Kerser – ‘We Here Now’ feat. Rates

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Mashiona Tasty Mashups Vol 1: A Free Download EP By Tom Showtime

Jim Steps

Melbourne’s own Producer / DJ / Watermelon Man, Tom Showtime is back with a massive free download EP! Following on from the success of his acclaimed debut album The Jam Thief (Obese Records) with a tasty selection of Mashups. Serving up a mixture of the best of the best including Dr. Dre, Biz Markie, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Eminem, Talib Tweli & The Roots.  Grab these free tunes now and watch out for Showtime’s future releases The Chippa Irie EP on Booty Fruit (Out April 4th via JUNO) and his upcoming Artist EP on Ghetto Funk (UK). Mashiona Tasty Mashups Vol 1: … Continue reading Mashiona Tasty Mashups Vol 1: A Free Download EP By Tom Showtime

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M-Phazes – The Vault

Jim Steps

Multi-Award winning producer M-Phazes has dug deep into his production vault and lifted the drums used in some of his best productions to date. Literally exported directly from the original session files, these drums are still layered with M-Phazes’ original effects processing. Mix and match the drums taken from any of these 15 songs to create your own bangers: Aint Gonna Wait — Ed OG Assassins — Pharoahe Monch ft. Jean Grae & Royce Da 5’9″ Back On The Scene — Slaughterhouse ft. Dres Flying Through The City — Bliss N Eso Good Morning — Drapht The Hit Man — … Continue reading M-Phazes – The Vault

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Chris Tucker Announces First Ever Australian Stand Up Tour

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The Frontier Touring Company announce that stand up legend and celebrated Hollywood personality Chris Tucker will bring his rapid fire wit and signature delivery to Australia for the very first time this June! Lighting the American stand up circuit on fire at only 19 years of age and fast becoming a favourite on Def Comedy Jam, Tucker’s break out role was alongside Ice Cube in the cult classic movie, Friday. Following a show stealing turn in the sci-fi classic The Fifth Element and Quentin Tarantino’s Jackie Brown, Tucker starred with Jackie Chan in action buddy comedy smash hit Rush Hour. As … Continue reading Chris Tucker Announces First Ever Australian Stand Up Tour

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The Son – More Fire feat. Bluejuice

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A mysterious new project titled The Son has arrived with a first release titled More Fire feat. Bluejuice. Issue one of The Son motion comic is also available, which acts as a prelude to the new clip. You can check out both below. In this issue we meet the hero Cal (aka The Son) and also the evil twin-headed villain Vitriol. A number of remixes of this track have been released. You can pick up number of remixes for free download including the Wordlife and Redial remixes by following the links below. What more can we expect from The Son. Only … Continue reading The Son – More Fire feat. Bluejuice

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New Music: Mr Hill & Rahjconkas – ‘Dead End Street’ feat. Muph

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After a highly productive debut year in 2012, March 2013 sees the 2nd single release for one of local hip hop’s hardest working up and coming duo’s Mr Hill & Rahjconkas. 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. 2013 is shaping up to be no different. Since the release of their first 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 hiphop festival Sprung, saw … Continue reading New Music: Mr Hill & Rahjconkas – ‘Dead End Street’ feat. Muph

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Bryte – Bryte Side Of Life

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Having hit the ground running in February with the title track, Bryte picks up the pace with the release of his sophomore album Bryte Side Of Life. Out through TOO SOLID Records/MGM Distribution on 5th April, not only is the LP inspiring and reflective but it’s got multi-level humour that will both amuse and shock. Born and raised in Brisbane, now living in Perth, Bryte has been exposed to many different experiences, attitudes and ways of life from a young age. Fostered from his sick mother at just a few days old, there is no question that Bryte’s depth of understanding … Continue reading Bryte – Bryte Side Of Life

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Vegas Aces – Black x Purple

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Vegas Aces is a duo consisting of 4TH and producer Cam Bluff. After previously winning triple j Sprung Hip Hop competition – they went from strength to strength releasing their first debut and then a follow-up EP which saw the duo tour around the country several times with acts such as 360, Seven, Mr Hill to name just a few. Now the guys are set to release their 3rd installment – Black and Purple, today. Vegas Aces are showcasing a more refined and matured sound and bring a few special guests along for the ride including Spit Syndicate, Seven, Mr … Continue reading Vegas Aces – Black x Purple

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Johnny Idem & Ron Rugged

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Johnny “Idem” Crates & Ron “Madhat” Rugged originally 2/3 of the 1990 Melbourne Hip-Hop crew Positive Direction. Idem was about to release an album with Trem in 1995 but was never completed but produced 3 tracks on Prowla’s first tape in 1994 and produced Raise’s album – The Essence in 1996 for Nuff Said Records.  Also releasing 10 breaks samples LP’s out on vinyl which went worldwide. In 1992 Ron made a link with Shan Frenzie for a multitude of live shows and tracks. The two later joined with Melbourne’s own Code of Ethics (MC Pluto and his producer Blackout), to create … Continue reading Johnny Idem & Ron Rugged

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Purpose Live On BKS

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Purpose, the restless yet calculated mind behind the now infamous If the City Had A Voice mixtape series, is hardly a new face in the Australian Hip-Hop scene. With the roots of a freestyle/battle rapper, he represented Adelaide successfully nationwide early on, leading him to the US with coveted spot in the Scribble Jam MC tournament at 17.  In short, Purpose was a wordsmith before he was legal. March 1st saw Purpose release his highly anticipated self-produced debut LP Where It Starts through MGM. The record, which takes an honest look into the mind of a multi-faceted young man, features singles We Will Be … Continue reading Purpose Live On BKS

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Coin x Akouo – Letters To The Sun

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Letters To The Sun is a soul/hip hop duo featuring Perth MC Coin (The Stoops) and Tasmanian producer/DJ Akouo. Their debut self-titled album is out on the 22nd March 2013 (today), through Obese Distribution. Originating from two of the most musically isolated parts of Australia, Perth Coin and Tasmanian DJ/producer Akouo have been quietly building a cache of sounds that blend neo-soul, backpack rap and eclectic rhythms. The duo draw inspiration from a range of influences, from hip hop producers such as J Dilla, Pete Rock, Hitek, Exile and 20Syl to neo-soul figures like Amp Fiddler, Erykah Badu and Common. As a … Continue reading Coin x Akouo – Letters To The Sun

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Mute X Roleo – first single ‘Monkey’

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Monkey is the first single off the collaborative effort from Reverse Polarities founding member Mute MC and Daily Meds producer Roleo. The song has already been getting love on triple jand is a prime example of what happens when two crazy people come together to create at Big Village’s HQ, Hibernian House. Roleo’s driving Afro/Jungle style beat meets Mute’s eccentric ragga style flow, screaming and chanting exaltations to life. Due for a late April release through Big Village the self-titled project is a collection of songs combining the crunchy, synth heavy beats of Roleo with sharp, introspective and heartfelt lyrics from Mute. … Continue reading Mute X Roleo – first single ‘Monkey’