Tag: Australian Hip Hop releases

Obese Records

Chasm + Vida Sunshyne ‘Move’ Album Launch

Jim Steps

He is Chasm, Sydney-based producer-extraordinaire she is Melbourne-by-way-of-Ghana’s Vida-Sunshyne. Together they are an electric collaboration of musical talent; one half behind the boards, creating the template for a limitless sonic foundation. The other, centre stage; creating the connection between performer and listener. Come celebrate the launch of their album Move which traverses the global spectrum of Soul, Reggae and Hip Hop raising the bar for Australian music. Featuring Ozi Batla, Damajah, DJ‘s El Squire, Prince Valium & Sir Robbo Hosted by Kween G (KillaQueenz) The Details: Friday November 27 @ Melt 12 Kellett Street 10pm until the break of dawn, … Continue reading Chasm + Vida Sunshyne ‘Move’ Album Launch

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A New Chapter in the BTE Story is Being Written…

Jim Steps

Broken Tooth Entertainments newsletter will be hitting your inbox soon. The guys use this opportunity to dispel some of the rumors around Shogun Distribution. Here’s what they had to say: With a thousand and one rumours currently doing the rounds in regards to Shogun Distribution, Broken Tooth Entertainment would like to assure their fans that a new chapter is being written. We are working diligently to secure a new home for Australia’s most consistent label, and would like you all to stay safe in the knowledge you will still be able to find all our new albums and back catalogue … Continue reading A New Chapter in the BTE Story is Being Written…

Peepshow Entertainment

Funkoars – The Hangover Premium Edition

Jim Steps

Some may have realised that it has been hard to find a copy of the Funkoars latest album the Hangover. It seems that their distro people had some problems. They guys have sorted out a new distro deal and it has been revealed that The Hangover Premium Edition is done and will hit shelves soon. The Hangover Premium Edition features a cool new track titled “Little Did I Know” featuring Ash Grunwald. You can check out the new cover for the album above. Also, swing past the Cover Of The Moment post we did regarding The Hangover cover here. Continue reading Funkoars – The Hangover Premium Edition

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Cook Up: Hilltop Hoods – Mr Pressures Drunken Lamb

Jim Steps

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

Obese Records

Kid Selzy – The Creepshow

Jim Steps

The last 2 years have been extremely busy for Kid Selzy, Shortly after appearing on the highly Acclaimed compilation Dental Records vol.1 Kid Selzy dropped The Creep Which has become a underground favorite & as a result had to be repressed due to the first pressing selling out in very quick succession. But before the limited edition repress hit stores Kid Selzy had already started work on his now highly anticipated debut lp The Creepshow which contains 18 brand new full length tracks. The Creepshow is an extremely diverse album with very personal songs such as The Truth, Amard, Nevermind … Continue reading Kid Selzy – The Creepshow

Omelette Records

Monkey Marc (Combat Wombat) – As The Market Crashed

Jim Steps

As The Market Crashed – Monkey Marc (Combat Wombat) is the result of years spent listening, absorbing and producing forward-thinking music. Recorded entirely on solar power in his converted shipping container studio in Melbourne, mixed in Paris at Sumroom Studios and mastered in London at Transition, this album takes influence from a worldly palette exposing the listener to a diverse and eclectic musical journey unlike any Australian artist yet.  With influences reaching into the crates of hip hop, dub and dubstep this release is as much an ode to the past as it is an optimistic exploration into the future. … Continue reading Monkey Marc (Combat Wombat) – As The Market Crashed

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Koolism – Jam Master Jay Til Infinity Tribute

Jim Steps

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

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Street Art of Sydney’s Inner West

Jim Steps

Street Art of Sydney’s Inner West is a pictorial reference book, celebrating 30 years of street art and the people behind it. Sydney’s inner west has some of the best examples of street art in Australia. Yet many landmark street art pieces such as “Idiot Box” painted in 1993 have unfortunately disappeared in a time of intense high-density housing construction and renovation. Meet the artists and their crews such as teazer, phibs, zap, doer and the movement, in their own words and art. Street Art varies from the iconic “I have a Dream” mural on King Street, Newtown (see below), … Continue reading Street Art of Sydney’s Inner West

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Chasm & Vida-Sunshyne

Jim Steps

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

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Astronomy Class – Pursuit Of Happiness Tour

Jim Steps

Astronomy Class – Pursuit of Happiness Tour – Supported by Chasm & Vida-Sunshyne Astronomy Class are back, bringing their unique brand of reggae-infused hip hop to the masses as they get set to embark on the Pursuit of Happiness Tour. Fresh from the release of their second album, Pursuit of Happiness & J Award nomination for Australian Music Video of the Year. Ozi Batla, Chasm & Sir Robbo will bring in the summer, with their infectious live show. Their shows will take in the east-coast and be supported by Chasm & Vida-Sunshyne, one the most anticipated collaborations of the year … Continue reading Astronomy Class – Pursuit Of Happiness Tour

Major

Aussie Hip Hop Aria Nominations 2009

Jim Steps

The ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) nominations came out today and there were a lot of well deserved aussie hip hop nominations. These include: Astronomy Class (Pursuit of Happiness) Horrorshow (The Grey Space) Pez (A Mind of My Own) Phrase (Clockwork) (A well deserved birthday present!!) Hilltop Hoods (State Of The Art), received six nominations. Best Group Best Urban Release Single of the Year Highest Selling Album Engineer of the Year (Debris) Producer of the Year (Suffa) Not only is this great for us, it’s great for Australian Hip Hop. Thanks to everyone that’s helped make this such an amazing … Continue reading Aussie Hip Hop Aria Nominations 2009

Obese Records

Fluent Form – The Furnace (October 20)

Jim Steps

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)

Illusive Sounds

OZ Artist 2009 – Vote for Bliss N Eso

Jim Steps

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

I Forgot Sorry!

Inkstains competition announcement

Jim Steps

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

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Horrorshow – Inside Story Review

Jim Steps

Whoever said South Australia was the home of aussie hip hop may have something to say about this. New South Wales has had some quality releases this year and there is no exception with this one. Sydney siders Horrorshow, made up of Adit and Solo, are set to release their second full length album titled Inside Story today. We have been spinning this album for about a week now and let me say, we haven’t even scratched the surface of this truly remarkable album.The album has a depth, in both content and style that has to be applauded. The album … Continue reading Horrorshow – Inside Story Review

Illusive Sounds

Flying Colours Clothing Now Open

Jim Steps

After months of waiting and waiting, Bliss N Eso heads will finally be happy to hear that Flying Colours Clothing website is now live!!. That’s right, the lads have stepped it up with an exclusive online store offereing everyone access to the full Flying Colours range. The site looks flash as and is easy to use. The range seems pretty extensive. Although, I would have loved to have had a second chance at grabbing a Big Undie reversable Bliss N Eso, Flying Colours hoody. As an introductory special the guys are offering, with any hoody purchase, the sort after Pez … Continue reading Flying Colours Clothing Now Open

Obese Records

Cross Bred Mongrels – New Film Clip

Jim Steps

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

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Phrase to Remix Bertie Blackman

Jim Steps

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

Elefant Tracks

Urthboy update – New Merch/Musical Tee’s

Jim Steps

To coincide with the start of the Spitshine tour, Urthboy has unleashed a new range of  merch. This stylish set of merch comes with 3 T-shirts, and also that ever needed summer accessory the trusty old stubby holder. The t-shirts are available in 3 designs 2 for the lads, and one for the lasses. All shirts have the option of being musical tee’s, these are t-shirts with a special card containing the code for high quality Spitshine album download (with Bonus track). In related tour news Urthboy is releasing a limited edition CD only available at the Spitshine tour. The … Continue reading Urthboy update – New Merch/Musical Tee’s

Elefant Tracks

Horrorshow Website Update

Jim Steps

Elefant Traks is proud to announce the release of Horrorshow‘s brand new album Inside Story – out next Friday, October 2nd. In the lead up to this great day, Horrorshow have updated their homepage and it’s now live. You can check out the new site here, be sure to join the mailing list to score yourself a free download, that’s right free. The first single Thoughtcrime (Doin’ My Think) has been well received by radio & the accompanying music video is now playing on Channel [V] & Rage, check it out here. Horrorshow will be supporting Urthboy on the National … Continue reading Horrorshow Website Update

Obese Records

Chasm & Vida Sunshyne Fire In The Building Mixtape

Jim Steps

As we have reported in an earlier post, Chasm and Vida Sunshyne are set to release their brand new album titled Move. As promised, a mixtape mixed by DJ Diaz,  called Fire In The Building was set to be released as an appetiser to the main course. Well good news folks, a link is available on Chasm’s MySpace for free download of the Fire In The Building mixtape. We recommend you check it out. You can get it via Chasm’s MySpace here or here. The album Move is set to be released through Obese on October 23. If you get … Continue reading Chasm & Vida Sunshyne Fire In The Building Mixtape

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Elefant Traks 10th Anniversary DVD Review

Jim Steps

Here we go people for the first allaussie hip hop review and its for the Elefant Traks 10th anniversary party Live at the Forum DVD. As a part of the Elefant Traks 10th Anniversary celebrations, a concert was held late in 2008 featuring performances from The Herd, Hermitude, Urthboy, Horrorshow, Unkle Ho, Astronomy Class and The Tongue. The show was a one off and was professionally filmed and recored.The subsequent footage was turned into a DVD package that has a run time of 130mins and is jam packed with live performances. The DVD’s cover artwork is made up of the … Continue reading Elefant Traks 10th Anniversary DVD Review

Elefant Tracks

Horrorshow – Inside Story Video Rundown

Jim Steps

Horrorshow have been nice enough to post a cool little clip of them working and recording at Pearl Beach, located two hours out of Sydney. The clip is a nice addtion to the spolight on aussie hip hop that YouTube started this afternoon. The vid gives you a behind the scenes sneak peak at the way Adit and Solo go about things. Horroshow – Inside Story will be out through Elefant Traks October 2. You can check the video out here. You can catch Horrorshow performing with Urthboy, Astronomy Class, Hermitude, The Tongue & Unkle Ho at Byron Bay. Tickets … Continue reading Horrorshow – Inside Story Video Rundown

Obese Records

Vida Sunshyne & Chasm – Move (Album Artwork)

Jim Steps

He is Chasm, Sydney-based producer-extraordinaire who made his mark in 2008 with the Triple J feature album debut Beyond The Beat Tape. She is Melbourne-by-way-of-Ghana’s Vida-Sunshyne, and the enigmatic voice featured on both Beyond The Beat Tape and Astronomy Class’ Pursuit of Happiness. Together they are an electric collaboration of musical talent; one half behind the boards, creating the template for a limitless sonic foundation. The other, centre stage; creating the connection between performer and listener. The pair have created Move, the brand new album that traverses the global spectrum of soul, reggae, and hip hop. It is a combination … Continue reading Vida Sunshyne & Chasm – Move (Album Artwork)

Obese Records

Plutonic Lab smashing up the scene

Jim Steps

The 2009 Mercury Prize winner has been announced – Speech Debelle’s album Speech Therapy. The album features two singles, “The Key” and “Better Days” – both tracks co-written and produced by none other then the great Plutonic Lab. Congratulations to Pluto for this massive achievement. His production work on the album has been described as “like no hip hop record you’ve ever heard” (Dazed & Confused) and “A pleasurable point of difference in modern hip hop” (M8). “The Key” was named single of the week in both NME and the Sunday Times. Plutonic Lab has just completed work on the … Continue reading Plutonic Lab smashing up the scene

Illusive Sounds

Flying Colours Clothing Preview

Jim Steps

Flying Colours Clothing officially launched over the Flying Colours Live Tour and has gone from strength to strength. Reports are that new stock has arrived and the long awaited FlyingColoursClothing.com will open its doors this week!! Stay tuned for more news when it comes to light. If you want to know what’s happening in the Bliss N Eso camp before everyone else, sign up to the guys mailing list. Check above for a preview of whats to come. Flying Colours Clothing officially launched over the Flying Colours Live Tour. We’ve just recieved new stock and the long awaited FlyingColoursClothing.com will … Continue reading Flying Colours Clothing Preview

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Headstrong Company – Out Now

Jim Steps

At the stage where Australian hip hop is reaching a broader audience than ever before, Visions (MC), Kahs (MC), Cheech (MC/Producer), Omega Beats (MC/Producer) and davidL (DJ) have formed Headstrong Company to spread their collective message of truth, belief and how to make every minute count. If you like rapid fire flows, intricate wordplay, thumping beats and tech scratching all combined to send a message with a meaning, look no further than Headstrong Company’s self titled 14 track debut. 2Biz had this to say about Headstrong Company’s latest offering: “The The last five years have been spent perfecting this masterpiece … Continue reading Headstrong Company – Out Now

Obese Records

Gully Platoon – Nothing To Lose Film Clip

Jim Steps

The brand new Gully Platoon video for the track “Nothing To Lose” has premiered on the official Gully Platoon MySpace page. The explosive video was filmed and directed by Artifact (Dialectrix, Astronomy Class) and goes where no aussie hip hop video has gone before. The video drops Gully Platoon in the middle of a heated battle between the forces of good and evil; punctuated by explosions, gunfire, deception, and some heavy mutha fukin artillery. The video is the first in an epic two-part visual accompaniment to the album, The Great Divide. The second, for the track “Bank Job“, will debut … Continue reading Gully Platoon – Nothing To Lose Film Clip

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Anon Speak – Conventional Emporium

Jim Steps

  Thanks go to Brad for keeping us in the loop with this one, if anyone else has any info that you’d think we’d find interesting, send us an email. Hailing from Melbourne, emcee Lakonic and producer DJ Fokus united in early 2008 to try and create a project that would not only delve into early 90’s boom bap, but combine it with a post modern, futuristic spin to concote a sound that would stand the test of time. The result is Conventional Emporium; Anon Speak’s debut LP. Described as having epic soundscapes and thought provoking lyrics, Conventional Emporium pushes the hip-hop … Continue reading Anon Speak – Conventional Emporium