Diafrix are giving you the chance to win a double VIP pass to the Pyramid Rock Festival this NYE. Thats right, you will get to hang with Diafrix all weekend, get access to the VIP camping area and really see what goes on backstage before and after a performance. Its simple all you have to do is head to myspace.com/diafrix here and sign up. Sounds like a great way to spend New Years. Continue reading Diafrix comp – Pyramid Rock Festival
A new music clip for the title track off That’s Them’ debut album – Stay Up has just been released. You can peep that below. You can also catch That’s Them next Friday November 13, if your in Melbourne. Check out the previous post we did about that here. Continue reading That’s Them – Stay Up Vid Clip
Here at allaussie hip hop, we like to give our readers original, interesting and up to date content. So in all efforts to continue this fine tradition, allaussie hip hop have started a monthly cook up column, featuring all of your favourite local hip hop artists. To kick off our first ever Cook Up, we thought that we would ask someone special to have a go, someone who currently is at the top of their game, someone who could not only tear up the local hip hop scene but also the kitchen. So without any further delay, may we introduce our first top dish, titled … Continue reading Cook Up: Hilltop Hoods – Mr Pressures Drunken Lamb
Phatchance, is making waves with his brand of aussie hip hop, as Triple J Unearthed announce him as the feature artist. The lead single off his upcoming album, Inkstains (title track) has already had a few plays on Triple J and has been well received by all, we recommend you check it out. If you get a free moment head over to Phatchance’s Unearthed page here, and have a listen, you should also drop by his official webpage here. Get ready for Inkstains – Out November 27. Continue reading Phatchance Triple J Unearthed – Feature Artist
NSW hip-hop collective Thundamentals have announced their first national headlining tour in support of their recently released full length, Sleeping On Your Style! After successful runs supporting Astronomy Class and shows on the current Obese Records Block Party Tour, Thundamentals will cross the country hitting major cities and regional locations on a trek dubbed the Wake Up Tour! The tour kicks off in Sydney on October 30 at The Gaelic Club with an eclectic lineup featuring the improvisational comedy/hip hop troupe Sketch The Rhyme. The tour will see the group perform live alongside labelmates Mantra and Coalition Crew (sets not … Continue reading Thundamentals – Wake Up Tour!
Koolism; Hau and Danielsan have knocked together this tune in a day or two to show their love for the work of Jam Master Jay and his presence in helping to create this global phenomenon called hip hop. Koolism substituted some of the lyrics from ‘Jam Master Jay’ (from the ‘RUN-DMC’ album) – going head to head with RUN & DMC. Daniel created the beat, re-creating some of the same bits and cuts from the original tune. And there you have it. So to commemorate the anniversary of JMJ’s death, Koolism are unleashing this tune to Koolism, Jam Master Jay, … Continue reading Koolism – Jam Master Jay Til Infinity Tribute
This is the latest video clip from Fluent Form and features the song Every Step, taken from the album The Furnace. Track is produced by Geko, video clip filmed, edited, directed & photographed by Discourse, assistant director was Fluent Form. The Furnace is due to drop tomorrow, through Crate Cartel & Obese Distro. Get more info on this release here. Continue reading Fluent Form – Every Step Music Video
Chasm & Vida-Sunshyne have released the new video for the song Where Did We Go Wrong. Directed by the Artifact Collective (Dialectrix, Astronomy Class, Gully Platoon), the video features the song’s plotline played out in reverse as both Chasm & Vida-Sunshyne share the story in real time. You can now check out the video below. The song is the first released from the much anticipated sophomore full length album from acclaimed Sydney producer Chasm, who has teamed up with Melbourne-based singer Vida-Sunshyne for the collaborative soul/reggae/hip hop album Move. Featuring guest spots from UK artist Million Dan, Damajah, and Mantra, … Continue reading Chasm & Vida-Sunshyne
Flow Lab is a Perth based organization, putting on live shows featuring local and interstate talents. With a majority of the focus on beat driven music such as Hip Hop and Funk, but also the occasional Rock or infusion band. With a regular friday at the Rosemount Hotel, and a monthly residency at the Paddington Ale House, the 4th Sunday of every month. Flow Lab offers a place for both established acts and newcomers. This time, Flowlab presents Seth Sentry with supports from others including the Bleeding Hearts Crew – Thorts, Esvee, Class A & DJ Bogues. The gig is … Continue reading Flow Lab Presents…
It’s time for the Cross Bred Mongrels – Certified Wise Album Launch. DJ Staen 1 (DMC Set),Terra Firma. Reason feat. Fraksha (Melbourne King). Nine High (UK) and Dialect will all be in attendance. Plus DJ’s BVA, Hacksaw & Kirk 1. Our main man, Levelheaded, will be hosting the night. Aussie hip hop gigs held at HQ don’t usually disappoint and this one seems to be no exception. Date: Friday December 4 @ HQ Price: $20 + booking fee Tickets are available through Venue-Tix. Since we have broken our own rule on posting video’s, we might as well go crazy with … Continue reading Cross Bred Mongrels – Certified Wise Album Launch
Bliss N Eso have just released their new tour artwork for the trip over to the US. Justin Maller was the designer behind this piece. We all wish Bliss N Eso the best of luck with the US tour, and we hope that they are well received. Justin Maller has also done some other cool work for Pez, check it out below. To check out more of his work head to his web page here, or twitter here. Continue reading Bliss N Eso – New US Tour Artwork
We don’t usually post videos here as you know, but after how much we enjoyed the previous Gully Platoon film clip of Nothing To Lose, we couldn’t go past posting this one. This is the final in a two part series, taken off the album The Great Divide. Both clips were directed and produced by Prad Deep. Below find part one, Gully Platoon – Nothing To Lose Continue reading Gully Platoon – The Bank Job Film Clip
The Hilltop Hoods chat backstage at the Groove In The Moo Festival with Channel V. You can check that out here. In other Hilltop Hoods news Mt Gambia, Albury and Homebake Shows on the Still Standing Tour, have all sold out. If you have been sleeping on tickets, wake up now! Continue reading Hilltop Hoods – Groove In The Moo Festival Chat
Just in case you missed our previous post on the Headstrong Companys album launch here. We have decided to post the new flyer and give you a bit of a reminder on what’s going down. Everybody roll down to Higher Ground (Light Square, under Night Train) this halloween on Saturday the 31st of October for the party of the year. –Headstrong Company album launch –DJ Sanchez “Back in the Mix” mixtape launch –Social Change –DJ-Sum-One trick set (ex Australia/New Zealand I.T.F. Champion) –Chris Bass +special guests Hosted by the one and only 2BIZ! $15 @ the door + drink specials … Continue reading Headstrong Company Album Launch
GDH Events and the Melbourne International Arts Festival present another great night of hip hop featuring – Mantra & DJ Wasabi, Ramallah Underground (Palestine), CityWideKrew and Wydawake. Catch The gig will be held on Saturday the 24th of October at the Grovedale Hotel. Doors open at 9.30pm. ( The time they should open for hip hop gigs, not 8pm). Tix $15 available from the Grovedale Hotel or live and direct from one of the CityWideKrew!! Continue reading Mantra and Krew at the Grovedale
After the success of his independently released debut album Chapters Of Substance, Fluent Form wasted no time in returning to the studio to begin work on his sophomore LP, The Furnace. Across these 13 tracks, Fluent continues to demonstrate his ability as a lyricist to combine concepts with complexity. The album features some big names including Brad Strut, Ciecmate, Raven, Mata N Must, Maundz, Fatty Phew , Geko and 1/6 Production credits on the album also come from some big names including Geko, Ciecmate, K21, Discourse, Must, Doc Felix and WIK. The album is set to be released on October … Continue reading Fluent Form – The Furnace (October 20)
The top 4 include Empire of the Sun, Short Stake, Kisschasey and of course Bliss n Eso. Voting starts all over again with the winner to be announced on Channel V in a 60 minute special on Saturday 10 October at 12noon. Votes close this Thursday October 8, so be quick to have your say in the OZ artist 2009 awards. The guys need your help to take out the title! Last week also saw the launch of the long awaited Flying Colours Clothing website. Featuring a heap of new BnE merch including unisex Hoodies, Guys & Girls Tees, Girls … Continue reading OZ Artist 2009 – Vote for Bliss N Eso
To celebrate the completion of Inkstains, Phatchance and I forgot Sorry!, were offering one talented creative doodler the opportunity to win an exclusive I Forgot Sorry Merch Pack, consisting of all three IFS releases, Mind Over Matter – Free The Wolves, Coptic Soldier – The Past Three Years Diary, and of course Inkstains. All you had to do to enter was download one (or both) of the press shots from the website and then apply your creative talent. Phatchance received a tonne of entires and each of which he sorted through individually, a massive undertaking. The winner was chosen and … Continue reading Inkstains competition announcement
Obese Records’ latest family member is a late addition to the already spectacular lineup of performers at this year’s Block Party Tour. Mantra, has been confirmed to perform at the Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney legs of the tour joining Drapht, Muph & Plutonic, and Gully Platoon in those cities. The following Block Party dates will now include Mantra as a performing artist: Friday, October 9th – Sydney, NSW @ The Metro Drapht • Muph & Plutonic • Gully Platoon • Hyjak N Torcha • Spit Syndicate • Illy • Thundamentals • Skryptcha • Mantra Friday, October 16th – Brisbane, QLD … Continue reading Mantra added to the Obese Block Party Tour 2009
Obese Records is proud to announce the signing of Melbourne’s Mantra to the family. Mantra is known for his pivotal role as part of local outfit Illzilla, whose 2008 debut full length Wasteland, received both critical and commercial reception (the single “Cut Feet” featured prominently on Triple J). Now part of the new breed of Obese Records artist, Mantra will release Power of the Spoken in early 2010 and will join young artists like Illy, Skryptcha, Dialectrix, Thundamentals, and Spit Syndicate in bringing Australian hip hop forward in the years to come. Obese Records owner and artist Pegz has said … Continue reading Mantra confirmed as Obese Records latest!
The moment that some would say, changed Mantra’s life forever. That’s right ladies and gentleman Melbourne emcee, Mantra has officially signed with Obese Records. Obese were hinting at the new signing all day on Twitter and even released this photo of the contract signing itself. Obese have signed some great talent as of late and we’re sure that they have got themselves another keeper with Mantra. You may remember Mantra from Equills (Mantra, Whisper, and DJ Wax Vandal) with their release The New Threat. The New Threat was a solid album, with some stand out tracks like You Get Down, … Continue reading Mantra Signs To Obese Records
18+ Event. Entry is $15. Raffle at the door, prize = 5 free drinks & 2 free entries To The 100% Aus Beef Emcee Battles. Come down to L!VE on Light Square, November 6 for a huge night of raw aussie hip-hop. Hunter (SBX Crew) drops in all the way down from Perth, supported by After Hours (Certified Wise), K21 feat. Koolta & DJ Pt, Chase, Lariken and Train. If you don’t know already, here is a bit of a bio on each artist. Hunter – Myspace / Facebook Hunter, born in Yokine, emerged as one of Perth’s most venomous … Continue reading Hunter and Crew at L!ve.
The Cross Bred Mongrels are an Adelaide based aussie hip hop outfit consisting of members Flak and DJ Debris. For years they have patrolled the underground circuit like vicious rottweilers, tearing up stages across the country. The acclaimed debut LP from the Mongrels – Overgrown Town set a new Australian standard, and brought forth a new style. Adelaide’s Cross Bred Mongrels debut video for the track No Interference is available for viewing via YouTube. Taken from their new album Certified Wise, we see a 1920’s styled clip featuring some pretty fat suits. You can check out all the glory that … Continue reading Cross Bred Mongrels – New Film Clip
Phrase has revealed to Triple J that he’s working with Bertie Blackman to remix a track from her J Award nominated album “Secrets and Lies“. Speaking to Zan on Mornings Phrase said: “I hope I haven’t let the cat out of the bag here. I think she’s doing a bunch of remixes for the album and they asked me to do something with it so I’m going to try and remix a song, put some verses on it and kind of put my touch to it.” Phrase and Bertie Blackman are nominated for Australian Album of the Year in the … Continue reading Phrase to Remix Bertie Blackman
An intresting little fact was posted on twitter today by J Play (the Triple J watch dog site). According to their statistics, Astronomy Class’ – Where You At? is currently the most played track on the Lunch show, this year. Congrats go to the lads for dropping a killer album. Continue to play that aussie hip hop Vijay! Check out the Astronomy Class site here. The guys have also just joined Twitter, check their page here. Check out the J Play website here. Continue reading HIP HOP STAT!
Fallout Shelter is the new EP from Melbourne-bred, North London-based Brad Strut. In a radical departure from his acclaimed 2007 sophomore Legend: Official, the core member of Australia’s Lyrical Commission has crafted a stunning narrative that runs through six hard hitting tracks by Beat Butcha . Brad Strut has kindly given out a lyrics booklet for the tracks off Fallout Shelter EP. You can grab a copy over here, be sure to print yours out. The lyrics booklet is a cool little addition to this release and we’d like to see more of it. We then have the Rejuvination LP. … Continue reading BRAD STRUT – EP & LP
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With two huge release’s dropping yesterday and a massive concert from Bliss n Eso at Festival Hall, it surely was the biggest day on the hip hop calendar this year. All reports on Twitter said the Bliss N Eso show was massive. Soulmate Records had this to say solm8 “‘Happy In My Hoody’ remix feat Pez + 360 LIVE was rather epic…” Yesterday also saw the release of the highly anticipated State Of The Art album from the Hilltop Hoods. My local hip hop retailer said “We have sold over a hundred in 3 hours”. Bliss n Eso also used … Continue reading JUNE 12 – A huge day in aussie hip hop
With the new album just on the horizon, Hilltop Hoods are gearing up for a busy few months ahead. The first single Chase That Feeling, is now available for download from your digital music store. Also available is a remix and instrumentals for the original and remix versions. The single will be released in stores this Friday. If you have yet to see the film clip, check out the Hoods’ Youtube Channel. Track Listing: 1. Chase That Feeling (Radio Edit) 2. Chase That Feeling 3. Chase That Feeling (Instrumental) 4. Chase That Feeling (Remix) 5. Chase That Feeling (Remix Instrumental) … Continue reading Just Dropped: Chase That Feeling
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