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P.Smurf – The Story So Far

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Today, March 22 Big Village will release the debut solo EP The Story So Far from Daily Meds front man P.Smurf. In the lead-up P.Smurf has been streaming a song a day on soundcloud before the record goes in stores and online. 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, … Continue reading P.Smurf – The Story So Far

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Purpose breaks into ARIA albums chart with independent debut ‘Where It Starts’

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Monday morning Purpose took to social media to advise fans his debut project has yet again proved larger than it’s bedroom roots, becoming the #18 highest selling Australian album on the ARIA charts week ending 8th of March and #12 across the Urban charts. A huge feat for a debut album, let alone one without the benefits of label support and funding. Below is footage of him performing to a warm reception at the coveted Clipsal 500 concert on his albums release day, March 1st. He will be taking his talents on the road yet again in April/May. In the meantime … Continue reading Purpose breaks into ARIA albums chart with independent debut ‘Where It Starts’

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Deuce Kicks – Suburbs In The Sky

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Suburbs In The Sky, Deuce Kicks’ second EP, is testament to Deuce Kicks’ growth as artists – both individually and as a duo. The EP sees Deuce Kicks backing away from the relentless and aggressive sound of their first EP, Bats & Blisters, and exploring different sounds and themes.  The result is an introspective, honest and most importantly, a vulnerable body of work that stunningly balances the struggle of personal hardship with the ambitions and dreams of two young men. Droopy is a hip hop-based music producer from Melbourne, Australia with a thick, textured sound and subtle soulful undertones. At … Continue reading Deuce Kicks – Suburbs In The Sky

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Tonight: Music Publicity 101 – Why Your Press Release Sucks

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Every muso has a story – but how to tell it? MusicNSW delves into band bios, killer press releases and strategic publicity campaigns in our next free workshop, to be held on tonight at Café Lounge, Surry Hills. “Music Publicity 101: Why Your Press Release Sucks!” brings five of Australia’s best music and media experts together to share knowledge: what does a publicist do – and do you need one? Why having a story matters; how to ensure your photo isn’t an embarrassment; why a publicity plan is a must-have for your release/tour + more. Panelists include: Stacey Piggott: The … Continue reading Tonight: Music Publicity 101 – Why Your Press Release Sucks

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P-Money – The Professional feat. Roc Marciano

Jim Steps

Late last month, Auckland, New Zealand producer P-Money kicked off his US assault with the track Welcome to America, his first feature and the lead single off his U.S. debut album. With a string of platinum albums and number one singles to his credit, P-­Money has become a household name in New Zealand. Now he joins stable mate David Dallas as the latest Kiwi to sign a deal with the renowned New York based label that has distributed projects for 9th Wonder, B-­Real of Cypress Hill, Talib Kweli, De La Soul, Buckshot, Pete Rock & Smif N Wessun, Sean Price … Continue reading P-Money – The Professional feat. Roc Marciano

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April77 Creative – A77 letterpress cards

Jim Steps

The new A77 website is live! April77 Creative has updated their branding and added a bunch of fresh work to the portfolio, plus the new site is viewable across all mobile devices. In celebration April77 is releasing a set of limited edition A77 letterpress cards. Printed on 600gsm Crane Lettra, imported direct from the United States, Lettra is the premium choice of paper stocks for letterpress around the world. The designs featured on each card are unique extensions of the April77 diamond brand and also present the first printed application of the updated A77 colours. A limited quantity of the … Continue reading April77 Creative – A77 letterpress cards

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Mind Over Matter – Real Life feat K.I.K.I

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Emerging from Sydney’s vibrant hip hop community in 2006, the duo known as Mind Over Matter quickly established themselves as artists to be reckoned with. Through their highly lauded mixtape For Our Hip Hoppers, they successfully built and earned a loyal fan base nationally. In 2008 Mind Over Matter released their debut album entitled Keepin’ It Breezy to industry wide praise, culminating in a nomination for Australian album of the year in triple j’s J Mag. With the success of this debut combined with their pre-established following cemented by back to back outstanding releases, MCs Willow and Smiles Again have … Continue reading Mind Over Matter – Real Life feat K.I.K.I

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Chance Waters signs worldwide publishing deal with Universal

Jim Steps

I Forget, Sorry!’s favourite loud shirted comic book nerd has just signed a worldwide publishing deal with Universal, which nobody could have expected, including him.  To celebrate 12 months which included his first top 100 single, top 50 album, Like A Version, 2 entries in The Hottest 100, Unearthed J Award nomination, #7 in the RAGE! top 50, a record deal with Permanent/Shock and now a worldwide publishing deal with Universal (deep breath) Chance is going to hit the road on the Infinity Album Tour with fellow I Forget, Sorry! members Mind Over Matter (who, by the way, just had their new single … Continue reading Chance Waters signs worldwide publishing deal with Universal

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Sketch The Rhyme – Adelaide Fringe

Jim Steps

Featuring visual artists, hip hop MCs and a full live band, Sketch The Rhyme is a brilliantly unique game show where freestyle rapping meets fast paced illustration and live animation in a number of hilarious improvised games, inspired by Pictionary, Celebrity Heads and Mr Squiggle. Sketch The Rhyme is a fresh, fast and funny interactive hip hop game show where speed drawing meets freestyle rapping to the sounds of a live band. Inspired by Mr Squiggle and Pictionary, this game-show-with-a-twist is made up of a series of playoffs between the artists and the rappers. The artists speed-sketch pictures relevant to a … Continue reading Sketch The Rhyme – Adelaide Fringe

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Pez – Back In the Game Tour

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Pez returns to Australian stages for his first headline tour in more than 3 years. To highlight the important influence Pez has had on the Australian hip-hop scene, you need only to look at the two supports from that 2009 tour – a little known rapper named 360 and an upcoming MC named Seth Sentry. The Back In The Game Tour will roll through 21 dates nation-wide and provides Pez with the chance to unveil tracks from his long awaited sophomore album – including current single The Game. Pez is a unique voice in Australian music – his records are grounded with a hip-hop ethic & … Continue reading Pez – Back In the Game Tour

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Dave Vs Goliath – It’s Big – It’s Catchy – It’s ‘The Original’. Big Dave Feat. Snoop Dogg!!

Jim Steps

Having been mentored by the likes of industry legend John Payne (WIDEawake & Death  Row Records) to touring with some of the worlds hip hop elite from Ice Cube, Bone  Thugs N Harmony, Xzibit, KRS One, D12 and many more Big Dave is set to drop his latest  single The Original featuring world renown hip hop artist Snoop Dogg to national  media in the coming weeks.  ‘The Original’ is the second single to be released from Big Dave’s upcoming 2013 album Self Made being released through MGM Distribution. I am sure I need not introduce Snoop Dogg or as some might … Continue reading Dave Vs Goliath – It’s Big – It’s Catchy – It’s ‘The Original’. Big Dave Feat. Snoop Dogg!!

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Chasm EP Series Vol. 1: Rachael Berry x Skryptcha Diamond Cuts

Jim Steps

After a very successful 2012 centred around his widely revered album This is How We Never Die, Chasm has returned in 2013 with a fresh approach to releasing his music. The Chasm EP series, the first of which is set for release on March 15th this year, will comprise of four separate digital releases, each featuring a different vocal artist.   The collaborations, in true Chasm style, will spotlight artists from his international network including Guilty Simpson (USA), Blak Twang (UK), and our very own Monchichi (AUS), Skryptcha & Rachael Berry (AUS). The first EP from the series Diamond Cuts, features … Continue reading Chasm EP Series Vol. 1: Rachael Berry x Skryptcha Diamond Cuts

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Citizen Kay Announces new single ‘Yes!’

Jim Steps

Originally born in Ghana, then moving to the Capital of Australia while still very young, Citizen Kay has grown up with an ambition to make his way into the music scene. Beginning as an aspiring songwriter with a love of hip-hop, he began rapping under the name ‘Kay‘. Not long after teaching himself how to rap, he decided to start teaching himself how to make beats and the art of recording. As time went on, Kay gained more experience making beats, finessing his rapping style and writing and recording his music. His reputation spread and before long he was working … Continue reading Citizen Kay Announces new single ‘Yes!’

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Dutch – This Is It feat. Sye McRitchie

Jim Steps

Emerging from Sydney’s hip hop scene, Dutch has been involved in the Sydney hip hop world for a number of years now, growing a musical partnership with respected Sydney based producer Espa, Dutch is fast becoming a highly regarded artist with unquestionable potential. Dutch creates potent yet laid back songs that reveal a tenacious aspect to his views on life. His lyrics are so honest they reveal the thoughts people have but never say. They are relatable and poignant yet are not lacking in a sense of humour. Currently in the early stages of producing his first full length solo album, his seamless ability to perform on any … Continue reading Dutch – This Is It feat. Sye McRitchie

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Prophet Rayza To Shave Dreadlocks In ‘World’s Greatest Shave’

Jim Steps

Hip Hop, Prophet Rayza needs your help! He has accepted the challenge to SHAVE OFF HIS DREADLOCKS for The Leukaemia Foundation’s, World’s Greatest Shave. Here is what Prophet Rayzar has to say about his endeavour: “I have not cut my hair in six years. My hair has been a spiritual journey for me and has served my soul well and now I would like my hair to serve others. My hair has been meticulously maintained as you can see, as it means a great deal to me so I have set a target of $6,000 ($1,000 for every year I have … Continue reading Prophet Rayza To Shave Dreadlocks In ‘World’s Greatest Shave’

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Candice Monique – FREE ME: The Mixtape

Jim Steps

Originally from Adelaide, South Australia – Candice Monique is a talented & unique singer/rapper/poet whose individual vocal and lyrical style draws comparisons to Neneh Cherry, Me’shell Ndegeocello, Lauren Hill and Erykah Badu. It is this distinctive style along with her stage presence & artistic depth which makes her one of Australia’s most exciting & original new artists. After being discovered by Professor Griff (Public Enemy), Candice was flown to Atlanta, Georgia to record her first demo CD produced by Griff himself. There she worked with Atlanta’s Jason Orr (The FunkJazz Kafe) in 2003 and later returned to to the US in … Continue reading Candice Monique – FREE ME: The Mixtape

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Obese TV – Episode 2

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The second full length episode of Obese TV is here, the ‘summer edition’. 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 2 of Obese TV, we see highlights from Hopsin’s recent in-store appearance at Obese Records. In ‘New Releases’ we hear from the Broken Tooth Entertainment crew including Tornts, Fraksha and Ciecmate. The ‘Spotlight’ this time around, is placed firmly on the massively talented Candice Monique.  If that wasn’t enough already, Frank from Obese Records retail store talks about vinyl records and what they … Continue reading Obese TV – Episode 2

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Bliss N Eso – House Of Dreams

Jim Steps

Live Nation and Niche Productions are proud to present, in association with American Hip-Hop legend Nas, the inaugural 2013 Australian Movement Festival. Filling the void of credible Hip-Hop events in Australia, the Movement Festival places Grammy award winning Hip Hop heavyweights, with mixtape kings and local heros in what’s destined to takeover as THE Hip Hop event each and every year in Australia. Setting a new standard, Movement looks to the future of Hip Hop and Rap whilst still catering to a solid Hip-Hop foundation, thanks to the festival’s co-headliner and co-curator Nas. With more than 20 years in the … Continue reading Bliss N Eso – House Of Dreams

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A$AP Rocky Debut Australian Tour – Venue and date changes

Jim Steps

Due to A$AP Rocky’s US Radio show commitments and overwhelming demand for tickets, Niche & Live Nation announce new dates and venues for the Harlem, New York MC’s debut tour of Australia. Due to an immense reaction on presale, A$AP Rocky’s Sydney and Melbourne shows are now changing dates and upsizing to the Hordern Pavillion (was Saturday 29th June at Enmore Theatre) and Festival Hall (was Friday 28th June at Palace) venues to cope with the demand – both of these shows are licensed and all ages.  Ticket holders can receive a full refund from point of purchase should this … Continue reading A$AP Rocky Debut Australian Tour – Venue and date changes

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Illy Interview: Back To Bring It.

Jim Steps

The third studio album from Illy came in the form of Bring It Back. Described by the popular emcee as “a heart album“, the LP was not stylistically intended to follow-up from its predecessor The Chase. Reflective of the scene behind the genre, Bring it Back is largely a collaborative album, including all manner of vocal and production guests. aahh: After a bit of a break from recording, you’re back now with your latest LP titled ‘Bring It Back’. Tell us a bit about the new album? Illy: It’s a throwback to music I listened to coming up. It’s also an album that … Continue reading Illy Interview: Back To Bring It.

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360 – US Tour (Win Tickets)

Jim Steps

After an incredible 12 month period in his home territory, Melbourne based rapper 360 hasn’t showed any signs of slowing down and has firmly set his sights on breaking into the US and Canadian markets. After the announcement late last year that Sixty would make his very first trip to America to play the infamous SXSW Music Conference, we are stoked to now announce a whole swag of special showcase performances and events that will round off his visit.
 
 First up Six will be playing three very special showcases as a part of SXSW. OnWednesday March 13, 360 will play … Continue reading 360 – US Tour (Win Tickets)

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P-Money signs to Duck Down Music

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Dawn Raid Entertainment, LLC and Dirty Management are pleased to announce that highly accomplished producer and DJ, P-­Money, has signed a new deal with US label, Duck Down Music. With a string of platinum albums and number one singles to his credit, P-­Money has become a household name in New Zealand. Now he joins stable mate David Dallas as the latest Kiwi to sign a deal with the renowned New York based label that has distributed projects for 9th Wonder, B-­Real of Cypress Hill, Talib Kweli, De La Soul, Buckshot, Pete Rock & Smif N Wessun, Sean Price and more. … Continue reading P-Money signs to Duck Down Music

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Spit Syndicate Interview: Sunday, One Day.

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Sydney hip hop duo Spit Syndicate return in 2013 with third album Sunday Gentlemen. After the success of previous releases Towards The Light and Exile, a hungry fan base have been waiting anxiously for the next instalment from Spit Syndicate. We catch up with emcee Jimmy Nice of the Double S, on the eve of the Sunday Gentleman release, here’s what he had to say. aahh: What’s the first thing you guys plan to do on release day? Jimmy Nice: I’m actually working on release day. Release night will be a different story. I may hold off on full celebrations untill … Continue reading Spit Syndicate Interview: Sunday, One Day.

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Chasm To Release EP Series

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Australia’s most dexterous producer Chasm will be releasing a series of EP’s this year. The first of which, Diamond Cuts, out March 15th, features long-time collaborators Skryptcha and Rachael Berry. Lead single Oo La La La will be available from iTunes when the EP drops.  EP’s to come see Chasm team up with esteemed artists Monchichi, Guilty Simpson, and Blak Twang. Check out the behind the scenes video for Chasm’s next clip Dreamin feat. RUCL and Gappy Ranks below. Chasm Beats  ||  Twitter  ||  Soundcloud Continue reading Chasm To Release EP Series

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Ngaiire – Dirty Hercules feat. Nai Palm

Jim Steps

Dirty Hercules is the fierce new single from Sydney based future-folk/soul artist Ngaiire (pron. Nighree). The lead offering from her highly anticipated debut album Lamentations (due out June 2013) — an album partly written in an obscure little drinking bar in the suburban outskirts of Tokyo, Japan. Dirty Hercules is a commanding entry into the music world; Ngaiire’s peculiar vocal arrangements and rare sense of soul, reminiscent of vocal greats gone by, setting her well apart from other singers. The song speaks of the vast aberrations of the darkness, the sex, the lies, the money, the drugs that detract from the reality … Continue reading Ngaiire – Dirty Hercules feat. Nai Palm

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Stalkz – Brave New World

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Stalkz is undoubtedly one of the Australia’s most talented emerging young hip-hop artists. 2012 has seen him carve his way through the live circuits supporting International and interstate acts such as DJ Krush, Cut Chemist, Class A, GDP, Fort Kilsby, 2Dogs (Resin Dogs), Def Wish Cast and Kerser. Now in 2013 Stalkz returns with his debut single Brave New Worldoff the coming EP We Never Left. The single Brave New World captures in detail the many varying aspects of desperation and indulgence. It’s an honest and direct account leading you through the deep lows and great heights of extravagance, and it’s toll on … Continue reading Stalkz – Brave New World

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KryptamistiK – Emerge N See

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Producer-MC’s Skinz and Nikzman are KryptamistiK, one of the unsung heroes of the Australian hip hop underground. Spreading their positive messages of respect and intellect mixed with lyrical precision and banging beats, the group have been a mainstay of the Brisbane hip hop community since their conception in 1998. With the duo taking on all aspects of the craft, from mic skills and live freestyling to beat production and recording, the pair have remained the core of the KryptamistiK movement since day one. Despite the circulating nature of the bands members, Skinz and Nikzman continue to push the envelope of hip hop … Continue reading KryptamistiK – Emerge N See

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Ry – Wall Street EP

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In Melbourne there is a twenty-something creating New-Wave Rap Music that has a refreshing sound and organic feel. He goes by the name of simply Ry, and has been building his base for the past few years with Mixtapes, EP releases and Videos. Ry’s latest offering is an EP called Wall Street, which has already garnered attention locally, and is bound to make an impact not just within the Hip Hop/Rap Genre but Australian Music in general. Featuring Production from up and comers C1 and Soul Marauder, Wall Street combines an 80’s cinematic vibe with an up-tempo retro feel. The featured single, … Continue reading Ry – Wall Street EP

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DiktionOne – Sunny Days

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DiktionOne presents the brand new film clip for Sunny Days featuring Alisa Fedele, taken from his breakthrough debut album Cardboard Crown. The track features production by skilled producer Ruski. Sunny Days was independently produced from the ground up including the film clip, with DiktionOne and DJ Rellik responsible for the final cut and edit. This is a continuing theme for the duo as they released DiktionOne’s debut album Cardboard Crown independently through Turnstyle Records. The album was regarded as a breakthrough album with a quality of rhyme and production not often seen on a debut project. The album gained acclaim from triple … Continue reading DiktionOne – Sunny Days

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B Wise – Modern Day Rebel

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In 2012 B Wise has released his second mixtape The Benchman. Which was recorded in both Sydney Australia, and London UK, making the mixtape his best work so far in his opinion and to that of fans. As intended Wise saw the project all the way through to gain his presence not only with a group but also as an accomplished solo artist. While promoting the release with a list of performances and radio interviews Wise started work on the second segment to the Benchman mixture, Volume 2. B Wise is also preparing to release his first EP via a stream … Continue reading B Wise – Modern Day Rebel