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Chance Waters – Maybe Tomorrow Tour

Jim Steps

This August Chance Waters is celebrating his recent success with his Maybe Tomorrow Tour. Chance will play a string of dates along the east coast throughout August following the success of the recent single Maybe Tomorrow. Maybe Tomorrow was added to rotation on triple j, and subsequently multiple stations nationally. Upon its release the single flew to #9 on the Most Added National Radio chart and #4 on the Most Added Alternative National Radio chart. These achievements assisted Maybe Tomorrow to reach the latest height of #30 on the iTunes Hip Hop chart. In its 2 weeks in the AIR … Continue reading Chance Waters – Maybe Tomorrow Tour

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Just Matters – Born As One EP

Jim Steps

A year has gone by since the name Just Matters was first spoken. Starting off as an Acapella writer, in March 2011 Matters made the switch to the studio. Just Matters now brings you his debut original the Born As One EP.  Just worked with numerous artists before launching head first into the creation of his own EP. One of those initial projects involved Brisbane artist Heap-Rize, the result a track by the name of Interruptions, which received air time on triple j unearthed Radio. Just Matters was also in contact with producer Cam Bluff, who at the time was working on a … Continue reading Just Matters – Born As One EP

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The Last Kinection – ‘Nutches’ Deluxe Version

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Elefant Traks is proud to be reissuing a deluxe version of The Last Kinection’s – Nutches album for NAIDOC Week. Dubbed a ‘classic’ by the ABC it contains the beautiful single Balooraman and crowd favourites including Black & Deadly and Commercial Radio featuring Urthboy. The deluxe version has been beautifully repackaged with new artwork and includes four previously unreleased remixes. The Last Kinection are made up of brother and sister Weno (vocals/producer) and Nay (vocals), belonging to the Kabbi Kabbi people of South East Queensland as well as DJ and producer Jaytee. They’ve already achieved an impressive tally of five … Continue reading The Last Kinection – ‘Nutches’ Deluxe Version

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Requiem – ‘Digital Blues’ Digital Interview

Jim Steps

Minimal Aesthetics artist Requiem presents his answer to the Digital Era, his latest EP titled Digital Blues. The Northern Territory based artist, who use to call Melbourne home has released the EP as a free digital download. We catch up with Requiem to talk about his latest offering and discuss the changes the digital music age has brought about.  1) New EP released through Minimal Aesthetics titled Digital Blues, explain to us the concept behind this release? When making the EP I wrote a song called Digital Blues and as it was the strongest topic covered I named the EP after it. … Continue reading Requiem – ‘Digital Blues’ Digital Interview

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Grey Ghost – Ghost In The Machine Mixtape

Jim Steps

Straight from a stint working with producers in LA, chipping away at his debut album, releasing a Mixtape and raising the roof off a handful of venues around the country, Melbourne emcee Grey Ghost has been having so much fun that he’s thrown a few more shows in the mix. A string of dates at carefully selected venues through July have been announced which see Grey Ghost on a 4-week residency at the Workers Club in Melbourne every Wednesday in July, hitting Newcastle and then finishing back in Sydney at the Oxford Arts Factory on July 28. The most recent … Continue reading Grey Ghost – Ghost In The Machine Mixtape

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Fall from Grace – a solo exhibition by Rone

Jim Steps

Best known for the distinctive female centrepieces of his paste ups and murals on the walls of Melbourne, globetrotting street artist Rone returns to his home town for his first local show of 2012 in the more conventional surroundings of Collingwood’s Backwoods Gallery. Fall from Grace sees Rone continue to showcase his female muse, but in a different light across 12 new works – four on canvas (including one triptych), four on brick and four on paper, all peeled, tattered and aged to reflect the outdoor environment he’s accustomed to working in. Fall from Grace explores the idea of personal change … Continue reading Fall from Grace – a solo exhibition by Rone

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Sky’High “Forever Sky’High” Album Launch Tour

Jim Steps

Grindin’ & Elefant Traks invite you to the live experience of Forever Sky’High, the debut album from Sky’High, the most unexpected signing to the Elefant Traks label yet. Some people just won’t get it. They’ll see the rough and miss the diamond. Others will hear the raw aggression and recognise the ideas, hooks and melodies are undeniable proof of one of the most exciting voices to emerge in local hip hop yet. Sky’High diversifies and illuminates the possibilities of what’s going on here, giving volume to an Australian voice the mainstream generally shut down. The creative fearlessness of Sky’High’s debut not only … Continue reading Sky’High “Forever Sky’High” Album Launch Tour

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Skryptcha – Dance

Jim Steps

Skryptcha returns in 2012 with Dance, the first single from upcoming album Mindful. Since releasing his last LP Numbers, Skryptcha’s international profile has steadily grown to reflect his increasing popularity as one of Australia’s most promising young voices. Out of the USA, illustrious producer Illmind has provided the A-grade soundscape for Mindful’s entirety. Dance is a prime example of the dynamic emcee-producer synchronicity, and their ability to set the scene and tell a story seamlessly. Laid-back soulful guitar loops teamed with loose, punchy beats set the head nodding, while Skryptcha manoeuvres rhythmic rhymes skilfully around the beat. Written from a … Continue reading Skryptcha – Dance

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Slippery MC – Slippery Bizzness

Jim Steps

Slippery M.C hails from Sydneys South, fresh to the rap scene with his unique brand of Hip Hop, Slippery’s built a rep for a fun and entertaining live show! Already on his way to make a name for himself touring around Australia and in his home town Sydney, Slippery delivers a combination of clever, witty and skillfull word play with a rhyming style of his own. Hiding his rude subject matter with a smooth flow he twists catchy rhymes using crude and dirty words telling sometimes taboo stories of his own and friends fantasies. Busting on the scene in 2011 … Continue reading Slippery MC – Slippery Bizzness

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Knowledge Bones – Eyes On The Prize

Jim Steps

Australian rapper Knowledge Bones has been in the music scene for a while now, but it has been over the past twelve months that he has been working on building a buzz into a boom with the release of his debut solo album titled Eyes on the Prize. Musically Knowledge has been on a journey to fine tune his style and sound with tracks like Listen Closely featuring N’fa Jones and A Man’s Courage showcasing his creative writing skills and flow abilities. Knowledge’s song titled Eyes on the Prize demonstrates that he never lost his hunger for the crown teaming up with … Continue reading Knowledge Bones – Eyes On The Prize

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Phable – All Jeans Tell A Story

Jim Steps

The humble pair of jeans is considered a classic. Phable has hand made the new classic. Established in Sydney, Phable was built on the drive of denim designers Brody and Luke as a creative outlet, a vent, a punching bag for a vision formed by the loss of identity created by mass production. Using the most prestigious Japanese selvedge denim available, buttons and rivets from Italy and vintage construction techniques, these guys know their denim. They also know the unwritten stories that lie dormant within raw denim. Phable is proud with the fact that they only do half a job … Continue reading Phable – All Jeans Tell A Story

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Obesecity 2 Winners

Jim Steps

Ten years ago, when Australian hip hop was little known, still struggling to be heard, Obese Records released the first ObeseCity compilation. Emcees and producers from across Australia, who are now revered as pioneers, contributed tracks. The likes of Hilltop Hoods, Muph and Plutonic, Bias B, Pegz, Hunter and many more, united to give their young genre a stronger voice.   Now, ten years later, Obese Records has much to celebrate as an independent label. With over sixteen rostered artists, an extensive distribution roster, three platinum records, three gold records, four ARIA awards, and countless fans from around the world. … Continue reading Obesecity 2 Winners

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Tuka – Just To Feel Wanted

Jim Steps

After years of humbly impressing Australian audiences as a member of Thundamentals (Obese Records), Rumpunch & Sketch The Rhyme it’s time for MC Tuka to step to the fore and distinguish himself as one of the country’s most exciting lyrical talents. Tuka’s debut LP Will Rap For Tuka was the culmination of years honing his craft, both in written form and performance and delivers one of 2010’s most diverse efforts right before the buzzer sounds. Tuka introduces the first official release and brand new single Just To Feel Wanted taken from his upcoming album Feedback Loop. The new LP is due out … Continue reading Tuka – Just To Feel Wanted

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Illy + M-Phazes: Friday Flips #5 – Levels

Jim Steps

Friday Flips is a collaboration between Illy and M-Phazes. Over the coming months, Friday Flips will see the boys release re-workings of well known current, and classic, tracks from all corners of the music world. As with everything Illy and Phizzle do, the supporters are the driving force behind Friday Flips. The result – each track will be built from songs suggested by you guys. On any Friday that the call is put out for track suggestions, hit them up with whatever track you’d like to see ‘Flipped‘. They’ll pick a track that day, flip it over the week, and release it the following Friday. As a thanks for the continued support … Continue reading Illy + M-Phazes: Friday Flips #5 – Levels

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M-Phazes Dirty 30 Drum Library

Jim Steps

M-Phazes personal drum sample library is now available! Kit features 240+ bangin boom bap drum samples! M-Phazes created and hand picked over 60 Kicks, 60 Snares, 60 Hi Hats, and 60 Percussion straight out of his personal arsenal! Drum samples worth their weight in gold! Don’t waste your time with knock off M-Phazes Drum Sample torrents! Whack, knock off drum kits are never worth the time! Get the Official M-Phazes Drum Library from the source! Available here. Purchase  ||  M-Phazes  ||  M-Phazes Facebook Continue reading M-Phazes Dirty 30 Drum Library

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Taylor Made Tactix – Uninvited Guests

Jim Steps

Introducing Taylor Made Tactix (TMT), the Hip Hop 4 from the southern suburbs of Adelaide consisting of MC’s Mesha, Mnops and Senca along with veteran Australian Turntablist DJ Snair (Social Change, Cross Bred Mongrels, BattleHoggs). TMT’s journey begins at Morphett Vale High School in 2001 where MC Mesha would frequent ciphers with Johny C and Eckles building up steam in local battles. It was in these freestyle circuits where Mnops would appear all guns blazing, eventually joining the TM team along with MC Senca (formally of Peripheral Visions). By 2006 TMT began making their presence known in the local scene delivering boom-bap … Continue reading Taylor Made Tactix – Uninvited Guests

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Illy – Heard It All Review

Jim Steps

Following the success of his sophomore LP The Chase, fans have already begun counting down the days towards the next Illy album. With the drop of Illy’s newest single Heard It All, we all know that it can’t be far off. Heard It All, having been released a fortnight ago, is already in popular demand amongst staunch Illy fans and new comers alike. Illy uses Heard It All as an opportunity to investigate his inner convictions, while questioning the whole notion of creative originality. The track excels with Illy’s personable delivery and strength of conviction. Illy seems to be a … Continue reading Illy – Heard It All Review

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Rapaport 100 Bars Promo Video

Jim Steps

Big Village Records label boss Rapaport has dropped a banging new vid of 100 bars of grimey badness over the biggest grime beat of 2011, Faze Miyake’s Take Off. The video is the first piece of media to promote the forthcoming solo Rapaport mixtape Patterns, which will be out in the month of July. The release is a bossy step into the grime and Bass music sound with all the beats sitting on the 140 bpm mark. Rapaport has had a curiously diverse musical output since he released his debut solo album Laughing On The Inside independently in 2009. From laid back … Continue reading Rapaport 100 Bars Promo Video

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Purpose – Alive

Jim Steps

Purpose’s second single Alive is out today accompanied by a cinematic film clip courtesy of EightLimb Films. Coming off a string of radio appearances, performances all around the country and with the release of his album Where It Starts fast approaching, this video is another strong foot forward for the young MC/Producer. The song features cuts by long time collaborator DJ Hacksaw, and is produced by Eslev of Full Tote Odds. The digital single is available on iTunes here and features an incredible remix by Mr Trials of the Funkoars. Where It Starts coming soon! Purchase  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter  || … Continue reading Purpose – Alive

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Purpose – Come Together Festival and triple j Hip Hop Show Performances

Jim Steps

The 2nd single from Purpose’s upcoming album Where It Starts is dropping tomorrow July 20. The track titled Alive, will be released alongside the official film clip shot & edited by EightLimb Films. To celebrate the launch of the new single Alive, Purpose has been releasing a video a day until the single finally drops tomorrow.  Late last we were treated to a sneak peek of the new film clip and single. Yesterday Purpose also released a nice little clip from when he visited the triple j studio’s in Sydney last week. There is a bit of the interview and of … Continue reading Purpose – Come Together Festival and triple j Hip Hop Show Performances

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Illy Announces National Tour

Jim Steps

Off the back of his new smash single Heard It All, snowballing emcee Illy has announced a huge national tour throughout August and September. As well as major cities, the tour hits towns as far and wide as Toowoomba, Dubbo and Falls Creek, and will be the first chance for fans to hear material from Illy’s soon-to-bereleased third album Bring It Back, live and in the flesh. In support will be Chasm Soundsystem feat. Scryptcha. Illy’s sophomore album The Chase spawned the powerful and well-loved singles Cigarettes (triple j Hottest 100 #25), The Chase and the Gold-selling It Can Wait feat. … Continue reading Illy Announces National Tour

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Realizm – Before You Seem Dead

Jim Steps

re•al•ism/ˈrēəˌlizəm/

Noun:
1. The attitude or practice of accepting a situation as it is and being prepared to deal with it accordingly: “a new mood of realism”.

 Realizm is an obscure lyricist and producer from Adelaide, Australia. After his debut verse on the original critically acclaimed Battlehoggs Official Mixtape Volume 1, Realizm has been steady on both the live circuit and in the studio. Performing alongside long time collaborator K21, he has shared the stage with acts such as Jedi Mind Tricks, Celph Titled, Ill Bill (Non Phixion), Evidence (Dilated Peoples), Brad Strut, Funkoars and more. Studio wise, the past 4 years have … Continue reading Realizm – Before You Seem Dead

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Vegas Aces – The Departure EP

Jim Steps

Amidst the mayhem that was touring with Australian sensation, 360 and heading straight back on the road with label mates Seven and Mr Hill, Vegas Aces have managed to craft an EP touted as ‘next level’ by the local hip hop scene.  The Departure is VA’s coming of age, both lyrically from emcee 4th and in the production from Cam Bluff, who is fast becoming Australia’s man to beat behind the boards. The two clearly set out to craft their own sound in making The Departure, a title directly related to a change in sound since their debut, VA All … Continue reading Vegas Aces – The Departure EP

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Purpose – ‘Alive’ Sneak Peak

Jim Steps

Purpose is releasing his second single titled Alive next Wednesday, June 20th and has just put out a sneak peak of the film clip put together by EightLimb Films.  Coming off a stellar performance at the sold out Come Together Festival, Alive is sure to tick all the right boxes.  With the release of his album Where It Starts fast approaching, this new video is looking to take things up another notch yet again for the Adelaide MC/Producer. The song features cuts by long time collaborator DJ Hacksaw, and is produced by Eslev of Full Tote Odds. The digital single will be available June 20th … Continue reading Purpose – ‘Alive’ Sneak Peak

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Fiasco Street Wear

Jim Steps

There’s a reason the gear you see in the stores is made to look vintage. The old school created the game and they’re the only ones that know how to run it. That’s where the kids of today go wrong. A snapback is an accessory, not an outfit, and if you wanna set yourself apart on the court or in the street, you gotta freshen’ things up with the hottest vintage apparel around.  That’s where Fiasco Street Wear comes in, schooling one misinformed cat at a time by pushing only the rarest and most sought after vintage pieces. We’re talking … Continue reading Fiasco Street Wear

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Mr Grevis – Drift Away feat. Jess Harlen

Jim Steps

It’s been a long road leading to the release of a debut album for Garry McPhee – or Mr. Grevis, as you most likely know him. The MC has been freestyling since 16 purely for the love of it, but up until recently chose not to release any of the verses he has been spitting. The change of heart seems to have been a good one. His first track The Youth skyrocketed to the top of the triple j Unearthed chart where it continued to take the number one spot for several weeks. (Tunes So High and Sunday Struggle also featured.) The … Continue reading Mr Grevis – Drift Away feat. Jess Harlen

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Hermitude – Parallel Paradise EP

Jim Steps

Hermitudes remix accompaniment to their critically adored album HyperParadise is out now. It features some electrifying remixes from some of Australia’s best and most hyped producers including M-Phazes, Flume, Ta-Ku and Sampology. Flume leads the charge with a kaleidoscopic reinvention of HyperParadise, filled with epic buildups, swung beat work and classy synths – showing why he’s making waves on the international beats scene. Australia’s hip hop production powerhouse, M-Phazes takes a break from his trademark boom-bap, delivering an addictive disco-fuelled take of Speak of The Devil. The ever prolific Ta-Ku takes HyperParadise into dancefloor destruction mode, proving why he’s one of … Continue reading Hermitude – Parallel Paradise EP

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Alberts Welcomes Urthboy

Jim Steps

Last week while the world was watching the sun and Venus, Alberts has had it’s eyes set on the Urth. Alberts is thrilled to announce that a worldwide agreement with hip hop artist Tim Levinson (Urthboy) was signed last week. Known for his solo work under the moniker Urthboy and as a founding member and main songwriter of The Herd, Tim brings his works to Alberts after many years of managing his own rights. The team at Alberts have been fans of Tim for years respecting his talent, entrepreneurship and social conscience. The new relationship comes at an exciting time for … Continue reading Alberts Welcomes Urthboy

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Xidus Pain (UK) & Johnny Crates (AUS) – Crates of Pain LP

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Crates Of Pain is a raw uncut hip hop album entirely produced by Melbourne’s Johnny Crates, starring the premium writing abilities of Xidus Painfrom the UK. Featuring guest spots from songstress Renee Soul on Know The Way and cuts by Peterborough DJ, beatboxer and producer Shure Fya, who blesses the album with some prime cuts on Pen Play, Play Pen as well as Game Genie. The track Game Genie is a packed with countless double entendres and metaphors over smooth hypnotic beats. The concept of the track is based around the old school game Genie Converters for Sega Mega (Genesis). … Continue reading Xidus Pain (UK) & Johnny Crates (AUS) – Crates of Pain LP

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Versify 2 – Spoken Word at the South Australian Writers’ Centre

Jim Steps

Get ready for round 2 of Versify – bringing together spoken word stars and rappers for an evening of lyrics and rhythms that will shake you out of those winter doldrums. Featuring the mesmerizing tones of Omar Musa, Mighty Joe, Luka Lesson, Alia Gabres, Social Change and K21, winner of the Hilltop Hoods Initiative. A cappella rap and spoken word to bring you out of those winter doldrums. Joe Kim A.K.A. Mighty Joe was born and raised in the East Bay, California. Long the breeding ground for independent hip hop artists, the Bay Area’s street smart, often socially conscious sensibilities … Continue reading Versify 2 – Spoken Word at the South Australian Writers’ Centre