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Purpose – The Secret/One Last Stop

Jim Steps

After experiencing large underground success with If the City Had A Voice Pt. 2, touring the country twice and spending countless hours in the studio, Purpose rounds out the year by presenting the 3rd installment of his mixtape series. If the City Had A Voice pt. 3 will be released as a free download this Wednesday, November 30th. It features 14 tracks from the Adelaide MC/producer and is mixed by DJ Hacksaw once again, showcasing the growing on track chemistry they have developed in such a short space of time. It also features Prime & Motive of Pagen Elypsis and production … Continue reading Purpose – The Secret/One Last Stop

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Interview: Prime – Good Morning, Good Lord, Good God!

Jim Steps

Good Morning. A simple greeting to signal the beginning of a new day. An invitation to wake the f**k up. A fitting introduction to Prime. Like the hazy light of dawn sneaking through the clouds over Hindmarsh Square. Prime’s unheralded arrival on the Australian hip-hop landscape has cast subtle but welcome shadows over a fan base hungry for a new approach. Some listeners might have caught a glimpse of the Adelaide emcee through his work with Pagen Elypsis, a Triple J Unearthed-winning six-piece whose minor hit One Way Ticket rattled radio speakers throughout 2010.  Others may recall Prime from his early but successful days on the … Continue reading Interview: Prime – Good Morning, Good Lord, Good God!

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The Funkoars – Adelaide Saturday Night

Jim Steps

Don’t miss out on the last stop of The Quickening Launch Tour at the Thebarton Theatre in Adelaide! Support for the night will be provided by Vents & Adfu, Ciecmate, Mase & Mattic and K21. Known for having one of the most dangerous shows in the business, The Funkoars will be performing an all-new live show incorporating songs from The Quickening as well as their claaaassic material that forged them one of the biggest cult followings in the country. Special guests Hilltop Hoods have also just announced that they will be joining The Funkoars on stage for a couple songs! Tickets available … Continue reading The Funkoars – Adelaide Saturday Night

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Hilltop Hoods – ‘I Love It’ Feat. Sia

Jim Steps

Hilltop Hoods make their highly anticipated return to the airwaves this month with their brand new single ‘I Love It’ Feat. Sia, which is set to drop through their own label Golden Era Records/UMA today, with production by South Australian newcomer One Above. The single features arrangements from Jamie Messenger performed by the Bacchanalia String Quartet. It also features a special guest performance by Sia in her first collaboration with the Hoods. Their first single since 2009 and the first taste of their impending album, Drinking From The Sun, the single release also coincides with the bands first live appearances in … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods – ‘I Love It’ Feat. Sia

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ADL – FTTOHNL Clinic 116 Party Wrap

Jim Steps

By Trem1 – Wow! – Another crazy turnout this time in the city of churches. A couple weeks ago saw an amazing day at Clinic 116 with plenty heads, old and new swingin thru to cop the albs, have a beer &  snag, check the visuals, get some shit signed and basically join in the festivities to help celebrate the album release. Super duper shout out to Justin & the Clinic 116 massive for hosting a great day, my mans Delts & Motions for keepin the decks in check, Vans The Omega, Palmsy, Erbs & Ironlak for supplyin the slammin opticals, Snag Master … Continue reading ADL – FTTOHNL Clinic 116 Party Wrap

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360 X Regurgitator ‘The Song Formerly Known As ‘ (Triple J – Like A Version)

Jim Steps

Apparently he can’t sing, but 360 says you just “have to deal with it“. Matt Colwell has had a huge 2011 with the unique blend of hip hop and pop on his second record Falling & Flying getting a bunch of love from all around the country.   Late last week, along with friend Gossling, 360 gave Triple j a rendition of his original tune Boys Like You, then hung around to bust out a mind-blowing cover of Regurgitator’s ‘! (The Song Formerly Known As)’, feat. his little mates Kyle the Koala and Kendrick the Kangaroo. Matt also opened up about … Continue reading 360 X Regurgitator ‘The Song Formerly Known As ‘ (Triple J – Like A Version)

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Summadayze New Years Eve 2nd Line-Up Announcement – Snoop Dogg

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‘Drop It Like It’s Hot’ this New Year’s Eve in Adelaide! Future Entertainment are excited to announce that The Doggfather himself, Snoop D-O-Double-G, will be joining the already impressive Summadayze line-up with heavyweights such as Bliss N Eso, Pendulum, Justice, Moby, Grandmaster Flash and many more! A superstar of rap, Snoop has transcended musical boundaries, smashed hip hop stereotypes and conquered the charts – while still keeping it real. Now fans in Adelaide will get the chance to experience a full on Doggy Sizzle on New Year’s Eve, as the party kicks off in the afternoon and takes them into … Continue reading Summadayze New Years Eve 2nd Line-Up Announcement – Snoop Dogg

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Reason – Window Of Time Video Clip

Jim Steps

Reason’s Window of Time is the final solo effort of his pioneering career, a true testament to his twenty plus years of dedication to Australian hip hop and reflective of his journey thus far. Window of Time, in essence, is intended to open minds and expose its listener to a mélange of historical, situational and currently pressing themes. Reason, both a school teacher and youth workshop facilitator, takes actualities to words with the intention of inspiring positive action. The album’s conceptual roots are of a worldly emphasis in contrast to the artists previous releases that were more indicative of his local scene. … Continue reading Reason – Window Of Time Video Clip

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Purpose – I Know You Don’t Love Me

Jim Steps

Adelaide producer / emcee and Pagen Elypsis member, Purpose has been building momentum to his début solo effort with his cracking If The City Had A Voice mixtape series. Late November will see If The City Had A Voice Pt. 3 drop for free release and  is mixed by fellow South Australian DJ Hacksaw. Artists that feature on If The City Had A Voice Pt. 3 include fellow PE members Prime and Motive, with production by Purpose, Answer, Rob Shaker (WA) and Cam Bluff (QLD). Purpose has put out 6 releases both as a solo artist and as an integral part of group efforts. His growth both in and out of the studio over the past few years has been impressive. This mixtape will serve as a … Continue reading Purpose – I Know You Don’t Love Me

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Vents – Marked For An ARIA

Jim Steps

Congratulations go out to Golden Era Records artist Vents with news that his album Marked For Death snagged an ARIA nomination for ‘Best Urban Album’. Vents sophomore release Marked for Death was produced by Trials from The Funkoars, with the album featuring Golden Era label mates Hilltop Hoods, and Sesta from The Funkoars. Also big congratulations to Trials who not only produced Vents’ – Marked For Death but also primarily produced 7 time ARIA nominee Drapht’s – The Life Of Riley album, including the track, Rapunzel which was also nominated for Single Of The Year. We catch up with the man of the moment, Vents as he prepares to grace the official red carpet at the 2011 ARIA awards, or at least check it out on TV.  aahh: … Continue reading Vents – Marked For An ARIA

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Hermitude – Speak Of The Devil: Receives J-Award Video Nomination

Jim Steps

Hermitude have established their reputation for brilliant studio productions with an engaging and innovative live show – incorporating a confident, almost effortless musicianship with a deft grasp of technology. Playing with underground hip hop artists and electronic acts from all over the world.   In 2007 they released the Rare Sightings EP before embarking on their third album, Threads in 2008. Hermitude’s sound progressed into more electronic territory, embracing instrumental hip hop’s electronic relative ‘future beats’. Artists such as Glitch Mob and DJ Krush started dropping Hermitude songs in live sets. The first single on their fourth record dropped in … Continue reading Hermitude – Speak Of The Devil: Receives J-Award Video Nomination

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Exclusive: Sky’high Interview

Jim Steps

Sky’high is Australia’s most compelling hip hop artist yet who displays a raw and aggressive style born from the gutters of Sydney. Tough as nails from a glance but catch a glimpse of that disarming smile and you get a hint there’s a lot more to this character than meets the eye. Sky’high drops another taste from her upcoming Forever Sky High EP. P-Money provides the killer Don Dada beat for Sky to rip apart with raw lyrics and that signature Sydney flow. aahh: Your first ‘official’ track ‘Look At Me Now’ has gained a lot of attention, with spins on Triple … Continue reading Exclusive: Sky’high Interview

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Mr Hill & Rahjconkas – Warning Signs

Jim Steps

Mr Hill has emerged as a solo artist after starting his MC career with band Publik Relation which included (now) MC Seven. The two parted ways and the music has been getting better and better from both artists who still remain close friends. In early 2010 Mr Hill released a self titled demo, with mostly jacked beats. One collaboration was with Brisbane producer group Desmond Cheese, the track Saw The Signs struck a cord with the group and the three decided to make an entire collaboration album called The Island, which dropped earlier in the year.  Since the release of The Island, Mr Hill … Continue reading Mr Hill & Rahjconkas – Warning Signs

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Hilltop Hoods – I Love It feat. Sia

Jim Steps

Hilltop Hoods have just premiered their brand new single I Love It feat. Sia on Triple J Breakfast. The new tune, the first off their forthcoming album Drinking From The Sun, will be officially released on Friday November 25. I Love It features the vocal work of fellow South Australian product Sia.  The Hilltop Hoods will also be supporting Eminem on his massive 3 show Lose Yourself Australian tour. Tickets for the 2nd Sydney show go on sale tomorrow. You’ll want to be quick. The Hoods sixth album Drinking From The Sun drops in February 2012. Hilltop Hoods  ||  Twitter  ||  Golden Era Records Continue reading Hilltop Hoods – I Love It feat. Sia

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DJ PT Presents: Koolta The Forked Road

Jim Steps

In the lead up to his debut album, this year’s Hilltop Hoods initiative winner has decided to give listeners a small taste of what’s to come. Today marks the release of The Forked Road – a free mix (digital and physical) from the Adelaide MC/Producer, Koolta and mixed by DJ PT. Your just about to release a new mixtape titled The Forked Road, where you’ve teamed up with DJ PT. Tell us a little bit about this project in how it came about? Koolta: PT is my main man! I’ve known PT since high school, he’s always been my DJ – … Continue reading DJ PT Presents: Koolta The Forked Road

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The End Of An Era: Reason retires.

Jim Steps

Reason – an indisputable forefather of the Australian hip hop scene as we know it today; has announced his retirement after releasing Window of Time on November 4th. Though he is not short of qualities, perhaps Jason Shulman AKA Reason’s strongest virtue is his ability to bring people together. Since the very early stages of his career in hip hop Rea’ –as he’s affectionately known, was uniting crews nation-wide, a sure-fire keystone to the strength and productivity of the genre today. Whether a veteran of the culture or newbie –none can claim a knowledge of Australian hip hop history without … Continue reading The End Of An Era: Reason retires.

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LHA – This Is Your Life

Jim Steps

In just over a week, Sydney-based hip hop duo, LHA, hit the stage at the Gaelic Club for the official launch of their debut album, Split Decision. It’s the first time the outfit will be playing with a full live band that includes drums, trumpet and renowned sax player, Jason Bruer, who has played with BB King. With fellow Sydney locals, Five Coffees, Charmers, DJ Dlect, 2Deep helping out with proceedings, the night is sure to be full of smooth flows and the tightest beats Sydney has to offer.  The latest single from Split Decision, This Is Your Life, is … Continue reading LHA – This Is Your Life

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Full Tote Odds – Southern Wind

Jim Steps

Full Tote Odds are the latest in a long line of successful hip hop artists produced by the Adelaide Hills. The first single from their forthcoming album Place Your Bets, Southern Wind is a heartfelt hip hop ballad layered with rich piano, splashes of live drums and twists of strings and guitar. Echoing through the tale of a fractured, flawed relationship is an aching, bittersweet refrain sung by the sultry Taylor Jones. The progress of an inevitable decline and vicious decay of something that was once so beautiful into a blurred, bleak disfunction is captured expertly by MCs Slats, Levelheaded and … Continue reading Full Tote Odds – Southern Wind

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Illy Goes ARIA Gold!

Jim Steps

Illy’s smash-hit single It Can Wait feat. Owl Eyes has just received ARIA Gold status after selling its 35,000th copy! The Chase has been nominated for Best Urban Album at the 2012 ARIA Awards! To top that news, he is also back in the studio already after his huge tour with Spit Syndicate, M-Phazes and Sietta. “I have been in the studio with Phizzle pretty flat out working on shit for the next album (coming mid 2012) and it is really, really coming along well. Can’t wait to get some more stuff out. If you’ve been to one of the recent … Continue reading Illy Goes ARIA Gold!

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Burn: New!! Summer 2011 Has Landed…

Jim Steps

It’s been a long time between drinks, but after giving the retailers a head start with the new Summer range, the guys over at Burn have just finished updating the online store with loads of new product. You are one of the first to know about this update, so be quick. New Stock Online Now: – New tee designs – New colours of some reprints – New guest artist tees by NAILS and CURE – New caps (and restock of old favourites) – New snap back caps Burn Clothing  ||  Twitter  ||  Facebook Continue reading Burn: New!! Summer 2011 Has Landed…

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Hilltop Hoods announce the details of a brand new track ‘I Love It feat. Sia’

Jim Steps

Hilltop Hoods have just announced that they will premiere their brand new single I Love It feat. Sia on Triple J Breakfast next Monday (Nov 21). The new tune, the first off their forthcoming album Drinking From The Sun, will be officially released on Friday November 25. I Love It features the vocal work of fellow South Australian product Sia.  The Hilltop Hoods will also be supporting Eminem on his massive 3 show Lose Yourself Australian tour. Tickets for the 2nd Sydney show go on sale tomorrow. You’ll want to be quick. The Hoods sixth album Drinking From The Sun drops in February 2012. Hilltop … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods announce the details of a brand new track ‘I Love It feat. Sia’

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Summadayze Adelaide – New Years Eve

Jim Steps

Black. White. Grey. It’s all a bit blah, really. Where’s the fun? Where’s the excitement? Where’s all the colour gone? Well, Future Entertainment is bringing it back in all of its vivid glory. We’ve found a place where colour thrives, every day and every night. Somewhere you can splash bright green over there, some yellow up there, and sky blue or crazy hot pink everywhere. At any time, anywhere, you can paint the town red, purple, orange or whatever you like. It’s your world, your party, your New Years Eve … so lift the lid and make a splash! Welcome to Colourfornia: where … Continue reading Summadayze Adelaide – New Years Eve

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The Psyde Projects – Orfd

Jim Steps

The Psyde Projects are happy to introduce to you their new single Orfd. The new EP leans towards a more electronic direction as you’ll notice with this single. Late last year The Psyde Projects went off on their first ever tour to promote their debut album, Welcome to Boomtown.  After their very successful album launch, their hit single Kay-Pee-Em got picked up by Australia’s national music radio show, Triple J, which received great reviews and was played on high rotation!  This year they’re set to tour nationally again to promote their second 6 track EP aptly titled The Psyde Projects: Volume II. Whilst still staying true to the sampling … Continue reading The Psyde Projects – Orfd

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Prime – Good Morning (Out Now)

Jim Steps

There has been quite a bit of buzz surrounding Soulmate Records latest signee emcee Prime’s – Good Morning release… Friday we all saw why. The South Australian emcee has released his debut solo for free download exclusively through his website.  The free download features 18 tracks with original production from One Above, Cam Bluff, Answer, Purpose, Mules and more. We also see Raven, Motive, 4th and Purpose share mic duties. Good Morning (with it’s 18-piece cover art series) is available for FREE download exclusively from PrimeIsHere.com Stay tuned for our upcoming interview with Prime, dropping soon.  Tracklisting: 1. 8am – Produced … Continue reading Prime – Good Morning (Out Now)

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The Funkoars “It’s All Good” Tumblr

Jim Steps

To celebraate the release of The Funkoars single “It’s All Good (Is Very Good)” the guys have created a Tumblr account. The guys want you to submit your most “Classic” photos to funkoarstumblr@gmail.com. The most classic of the classic will win prizes! A certified party anthem It’s All Good (Is Very Good) has consistently been the stand out track performed on The Funkoars national album launch tour and gathered one of the biggest responses during their headline performance at Brisbane’s Sprung Festival.  The Funkoars new single is available now on iTunes.  The single package includes two exclusive remixes by Trials and Debate with a guest verse from Mortar. Produced by Funkoars group member Trials (Hilltop Hoods, Drapht, … Continue reading The Funkoars “It’s All Good” Tumblr

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Elefant Traks Announces an Industry first ‘CD Plus MPFree’

Jim Steps

Your favourite label is leading the way with a new system of album sales through the Elefant Traks online store called CD + MPfree. Get a CD or vinyl sent to your letterbox; receive the same album as high quality MP3s in your inbox, free and Immediately! Downloads and cloud-based consumption is undoubtedly the future, but labels still sell more CDs than digital albums. This is about rewarding those who feel the liner note love and value lyric booklets or signed copies, or the joy of a parcel in the mail. It’s two for the price of one, without devaluing … Continue reading Elefant Traks Announces an Industry first ‘CD Plus MPFree’

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Seven – Good Thing feat. Mr. Hill

Jim Steps

The release of single, Good Thing heralds a new era for Gold Coast emcee Seven. With renewed vigour he unveils Sevensies.com, a website designed to bring fans and the unfamiliar to his music in the simplest way possible. Good Thing, featuring long time collaborators Mr. Hill and talk-of-the-town producer Cam Bluff is the first track leaked to the masses from the forthcoming Summer 2012 release Floated. Sevensies.com will be home to all foreseeable musical endeavours, available for free digital consumption to the public. This direction is without qualm or concern; he merely aims to present his stories and often jovial … Continue reading Seven – Good Thing feat. Mr. Hill

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Brad Strut Interview: UK, Unfuckwithable, & Unkut Recordings

Jim Steps

In 2001 Brad Strut released his debut long player The Authentic LP, an album which marked a turning point in local hip hop. allaussie hip hop catch up with Australian legend Brad Strut as he returns home from the UK. Not only does Strut talk about his upcoming release, we also delve head first with Strut into the other projects he has been working on include Ciecmate’s – Chess Sounds Vol. 1. aahh: After spending a few years over in the UK you’re back in Australia. How did you find the time spent in the UK and are you happy to … Continue reading Brad Strut Interview: UK, Unfuckwithable, & Unkut Recordings

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Exclusive: Geko & Aetcix – GOATMOB ‘Flatline’ feat. Fatty Phew

Jim Steps

‘GOATMOB’; Virtual socio-phobes, they are seldom seen at nightclubs, festivals or other communal shindigs. It is believed they spend most of their waking life underground, practising their primitive form of music and imbibing in strange herbs and potions. Emerging from the midst of Melbourne’s underground, the latest production from the illustrious Crate Cartel crew is Goatmob. Both emcees and producers respectively, the complimentary alliance that is Geko and Aetcix successfully combine their individual styles to bring this peculiarly alluring project to fruition. Goatmob reunites the duo again after collaborating on previous projects such as 2007’s Raw Four EP and the … Continue reading Exclusive: Geko & Aetcix – GOATMOB ‘Flatline’ feat. Fatty Phew

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New Funkoars Clip & Single Out Now – It’s All Good {Is Very Good}

Jim Steps

Fresh off the back of their #11 Aria Album Chart debut for their brand new album The Quickening, The Funkoars are proud to deliver their breakthrough single It’s All Good (Is Very Good). A certified party anthem It’s All Good (Is Very Good) has consistently been the stand out track performed on The Funkoars national album launch tour and gathered one of the biggest responses during their headline performance at Brisbane’s Sprung Festival. The Funkoars new single is available now on iTunes. The single package includes two exclusive remixes by Trials and Debate with a guest verse from Mortar. Produced by Funkoars group member … Continue reading New Funkoars Clip & Single Out Now – It’s All Good {Is Very Good}