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Kings Gambit – The Gambit EP

Jim Steps

Kings Gambit is an independent MC hailing from Melbourne, having just released The Gambit EP. Featuring 6 raw tracks with production from Creed Birch, Eddy Extract, Dazastah, Chris Labs & Normalz, this ‘name your price‘ digital album is well worth the pick up. Stoned Cutters handle the all the cuts on the EP, with additional guitar by Eden Telea and James Gray (One Of A Million). Hard copies of the EP are available, you can pick up one of those where payment is for shipping costs only. You can grab one of those form the Kings Gambit Bandcamp page here. Kings Gambit  || … Continue reading Kings Gambit – The Gambit EP

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Hunter: For The Record – The life and rhymes of an Australian Hip Hop pioneer

Jim Steps

Robert Hunter died a pioneer of a musical genre, young father, digital communicator, ex drug and alcohol abuser and ultimately a terminal cancer patient. At 35 his time on this earth was in danger of being cruelly cut short. With a digital camera in hand, for Hunter cancer would become the lens through which life suddenly came sharply into focus. A year after his passing Periscope Pictures release Hunter: For The Record, a documentary journey that takes us deep into the psyche of an Australian sub-culture, and into the mind of one its greatest pioneers. The ‘largest ever crowd-funded project … Continue reading Hunter: For The Record – The life and rhymes of an Australian Hip Hop pioneer

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Seth Sentry – ‘This Was Tomorrow’ debuts at #6 & is triple j’s feature album

Jim Steps

Melbourne rapper Seth Sentry has debuted at an impressive #6 on the ARIA Charts this week, with his first full-length album This Was Tomorrow. The album has been collecting a long list of glowing reviews, including from triple j radio as their Feature Album all of this week. The huge national album tour has kicked off this week, including a much-talked about set at Newcastle’s Fat As Butter Festival. With the Queensland shows now ticked off, Seth has 6 Australian states left to visit. Dominating the airwaves with the infectious singles My Scene and Float Away, Seth Sentry has dropped one … Continue reading Seth Sentry – ‘This Was Tomorrow’ debuts at #6 & is triple j’s feature album

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Kerser – No Where To Go

Jim Steps

No Where To Go is the new single, a raw, deep insight into the life behind the scenes of Sydney’s most infamous hip hop artist; Kerser. Taken from his highly anticipated upcoming album No Rest For The Sickest (out November 2nd), No Where To Go is available now for purchase via iTunes.  With classic Nebs production to assist in capturing the feeling and vibe, both soundtrack and lyrics blend into a transcendent track bound to make waves, Kerser fan or not! Facebook  ||  Twitter  ||  Purchase Continue reading Kerser – No Where To Go

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Death Starrs – Immortal

Jim Steps

Death Starrs is a throwback to colourful video stores, puffy VHS jackets, and pays homage to cinema’s greatest movie composers with slick samples, inventive pop culture infused lyrics, and a masterful overtone of well crafted production. Immortal is the brand new track from Death Starrs feat. production from Suffa (Hilltop Hoods). Both artists are no strangers to the aura of success; Syntax’s 2010 debut The Musical was credited with a whole swag of four and five star reviews, and branded the Gold Coast turned Melbourne rapper with a positive stigma as one of Australia’s most notable rap vocalists. As a … Continue reading Death Starrs – Immortal

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Spit Syndicate Announce New Single & National Tour Oct/Nov, 2012

Jim Steps

With killer new single Beauty in the Bricks dropping October 5th (Obese Records) along side a fresh new music video directed by James Chappell (A Few Best Men), Inner West Sydney’s very own Spit Syndicate are back big time and ready to drop their groundbreaking new album Sunday Gentlemen early 2013. Featuring production highlights from the best in the business, Styalz Fuego (360, Seth Sentry), M-Phazes (Drapht, Bliss n Eso), Adit (Horrorshow), and J-Skub (Illy, Owl Eyes) and an impressive list of guest vocalists to be announced in the coming months. “The production style is sleek, varied and tips its hat … Continue reading Spit Syndicate Announce New Single & National Tour Oct/Nov, 2012

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Full Tote Odds – Call It A Night

Jim Steps

The third single from Full Tote Odds upcoming album Place Your Bets (out November 16th) is Call It A Night. Following the immediate success of first single Southern Wind, and second single What’s Going Down, Call It A Night is no exception to the solid song writing and catchy hooks demonstrated in FTO’s previous releases. One of the first tracks finished for the album, Call It A Night is produced by beat-master Debate, known to FTO from his work on various Train Of Thought albums and the Levelheaded solo LP. “We wanted to reflect on our life journey and the problems we faced growing up.  Not that we had particularly hard … Continue reading Full Tote Odds – Call It A Night

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Saint Surly – Abominable

Jim Steps

Saint Surly is a beat maker and visual artist hailing from Brisbane, Australia. An obsession with samplers, dusty op-shop records and crackling drums has led him to a love affair with producing instrumental, beat-driven Hip Hop. In 2010 he completed a split/collaborative album with Monster Monster titled Out Of The Woodwork released on co-op beatmaker label Videorama Records. Saint Surly has just released a beat tape titled Abominable. This is a 15 track beat tape is available both as a 2 volume limited edition cassette pack and digital (pay-what-you-want mp3/flac). Saint Surly  ||  Purchase  ||  Facebook  ||  Soundcloud Continue reading Saint Surly – Abominable

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Pataphysics – Subversive (Out Now)

Jim Steps

His music has tackled everything from neocolonialism to racism but Pataphysics – AKA outspoken soul hip-hop artist Patrick Marks – deems his debut album Subversive, a musical assault on Australia’s anti-terrorism laws, as a collection of his best work yet. 44 anti-terrorism laws were passed by the Australian Federal Government between 2001 and 2007 and Marks passionately opposes those he feels infringe on freedom of speech. “With  Subversive, I wanted to shout out against these laws that breach civil liberties and human rights, and test boundaries as far as I could.” With heavy subsonic beats and potent lyrics, it’s insurgent rap … Continue reading Pataphysics – Subversive (Out Now)

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Elefant Traks Welcomes New Signing Jimblah

Jim Steps

The most striking thing about Jimblah is not his ability to sing, rap and produce beats, it’s the eyebrow-raising fact he does them all so well. His flow alone outshines most MCs, but his tone and singing style are so memorable, so drenched in soul, it’s music for the heart. Then consider his signature dusty, chopped-up melodic productions and you begin to understand Jimblah is truly a special talent. Elefant Traks have watched him with great admiration and believe his album Face the Fire should be in everyone’s collection. It transcends hip hop, soul or indie music scenes, or even radio; it’s … Continue reading Elefant Traks Welcomes New Signing Jimblah

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Chance Waters Signs To Permanent Records

Jim Steps

Permanent Records, the imprint of Shock Records dedicated to fostering Australia’s local artists, has signed a deal with Sydney’s Chance Waters. His new single Maybe Tomorrow has been in high rotation on triple j for a number of weeks and subsequently added to a slew of stations and networks nationally, flying to #9 on the most added national radio chart. Maybe Tomorrow has remained steadfast in the iTunes Urban Top 50 for 10 weeks straight, peaking at #16, also reaching #2 in the independent distribution radio charts and #5 on the independent singles chart after an 11 week run on the … Continue reading Chance Waters Signs To Permanent Records

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Running On Air Live – Out Now

Jim Steps

In May & June 2011 Bliss n Eso embarked upon an historic and record breaking tour around Australia. Performing in front of over 60,000 fans across 14 individual shows, the tour went on to receive critical acclaim and cemented itself as the highest selling local hip-hop tour of all time. Throughout the 2 months on the road the full time film crew managed to capture some amazing moments across the various shows at some of Australia’s most iconic venues and unique locations. In a first of its kind, you will be able to directly rent an online stream or buy a … Continue reading Running On Air Live – Out Now

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Urthboy – Smokey’s Haunt

Jim Steps

Co-produced by Hermitude and Countbounce, Smokey’s Haunt is an incredibly produced album of storytelling, flow and melody. Urthboy is at his peak, weaving tales of the city with his past and present; celebrating life with a collection of songs balanced by the tension of light and darkness. The album should be experienced whole: Smokey’s Haunt is a meeting place of moods that are complete when connected together. The album comes with a 28 page booklet and triple panel digipack. It’s the follow-up album to Spitshine and The Signal, both finalists in the Australian Music Prize. Spitshine won the Australian Independent Award … Continue reading Urthboy – Smokey’s Haunt

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Seth Sentry – This Was Tomorrow

Jim Steps

It’s been four years since Seth Sentry released his The Waiter Minute EP, that featured the huge hit single The Waitress Song. Seth is now ready to storm Australia with his debut LP This Was Tomorrow. Released today, Seth has already dropped two massive single’s from the album, in the form of My Scene and Float Away. Seth describes his anxiousness in getting the release in to the hands of his fans. “I’m feeling excited and nervous, the album’s finished now, so I just want to get it out there.” Describing the concept behind This Was Tomorrow, Seth explains “I guess the album is pretty random … Continue reading Seth Sentry – This Was Tomorrow

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B Wise – L.N.B.P.B

Jim Steps

Now in 2012 B Wise has released his second mixtape The Benchman, which has been recorded in both Sydney Australia, and London UK, making the mixtape his best work so far. 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. Wise is now pushing the release with a list of performances and radio interviews, while managing to gain the attention of independent label The Republic, who are promoting Wise as their main hip hop recording artist. While he works on the second segment to … Continue reading B Wise – L.N.B.P.B

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100% Butterfat Vol. 1

Jim Steps

Butterthief is an Australian independent recording label featuring artists such as Social Change, Taylor Made Tactics, Matchless Gift and many more. DJ Snair who recently took home first place in the DMC South Australian Finals and second place at the Australian titles. For their latest release, Snair has teamed up with fellow Butterthief head Funkwig to bring you a fat-tape of new hip hop music. 100% Butterfat Vol. 1 is available now for free download below. Tracklisting:  House Shoes “Time” Instrumental  Nas feat Large Pro – “Loco-Motive”  DJ Premier & Freddie Foxxx “More Levels”  Oh No feat Roc Marciano “The Hitmen”  … Continue reading 100% Butterfat Vol. 1

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Lion & The Lotus

Jim Steps

Incorporating a diverse range of instrumentation and styles, Lion & The Lotus fuse Latin rhythms, left field Hip Hop beats, with harps, samples, and soulful melodies. Vocalist Katerina Contreras was originally Cuban/Kiwi born, while producer Byron Lewis emerged from Cape Town, eventually bringing their foreign spice together in Sydney. Notching up some great shows in 2011 including Peat’s Ridge Festival, The Beach Rd Bondi, Candy’s Apt, and Oxford Arts Factory with Melbourne’s Chet Faker, Lion And The Lotus are looking forward to a huge 2012! … Keep your ears out for some upcoming collaborations too! Bandcamp  ||  Facebook  ||  Soundcloud  … Continue reading Lion & The Lotus

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XT – The Introduction

Jim Steps

Writing, performing and getting straight up blazed are XT’s fundamental passions. Sorry… fun-but-mental passions. His sound touches on pop whilst containing raw, some would even say shocking, but mostly humorous content. XT is open to all sounds and genres, with a love for the unusual and especially the cliché. Complex rhyme schemes and heavy snares top his list. But all around, he likes to say he is an hip hop artist with a touch of “fuck off if you don’t like it.” XT is releasing his debut album, The Introduction, September 1st, 2012. The first single from XT – The … Continue reading XT – The Introduction

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Verbill EP

Jim Steps

Verbill is an Australian rapper/songwriter known for delivering sharp lyrical content and slick humor over well-crafted beats. With an unyielding foundation set in his hometown of Brisbane, Verbill is now poised and ready to unleash his music upon the rest of the country. Verbill obtained initial recognition after winning “Best Up And Coming Artist” alongside his former crew Left One. This achievement proved to be a sign of things to come with his win seeing him take on a series of successful live shows and guest spot on Australian hip-hop legend Brad Strut’s 2006 release. Verbill was awarded again in … Continue reading Verbill EP

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One Sixth – Electronic Mail (Out Now)

Jim Steps

One Sixth has been hip hop’s best kept secret for too long. Today, the brilliant young lyricist has released his highly anticipated debut album Electronic Mail through local indie label Pang Productions together with Obese Distribution. After winning the prestigious Hilltop Hoods Initiative in 2010, buzz surrounding One Sixth’s first LP has been building rapidly.  Bolstered by his memorable on-stage presence, and frequent stand-out guest verses, One Sixth’s name is constantly dropped by the local hip hop elite (usually in the context of “most promising” or “favourite” Australian rapper). Notoriously personable and comical, One-Sixth has connections among all facets of the … Continue reading One Sixth – Electronic Mail (Out Now)

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The Funkoars – Carl Sagan

Jim Steps

2012’s Golden Era Mixtape was the second in the series of mixtapes showcasing the talent, depth and skill of the artists on the Golden Era Records label, including artists Briggs, Hilltop Hoods, Adfu and more. Released on the triple j hip hop show with Hau, The Golden Era Mixtape 2012 featured a host of dope tracks including Funkoars – Carl Sagan. As a part of the ‘Funkoars Fam Appreciation Day‘, Carl Sagan has been released as a free download, minus any drop overs. Written by Hons, Trials & Sesta with cuts from DJ Reflux, and production from Trials, this is the … Continue reading The Funkoars – Carl Sagan

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Profecy – Walk With Me

Jim Steps

After a highly praised presence in the Australian hip-hop scene with his previous release Let The Music Play in 2010, the emcee Profecy, has been busy in the studio working on his follow-up release expected for release late September. The first single Walk With Me from the EP of the same title goes live today, for free download. Walk With Me is a a critique of the modern adversities of today’s generation and is an utterly life-grounded piece. Profecy grew up in Lismore, on the NSW coast, and with little to no scene he found a way to go at … Continue reading Profecy – Walk With Me

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Illy – ‘Where Ya Been’ Official Video

Jim Steps

The second single from Illy’s upcoming third album Bring It Back is Where Ya Been featuring chart-topping contemporary Pez. A playful moment from Bring It Back; Where Ya Been follows previous automatic-hit single Heard It All on an upbeat tip. With the production expertise of ARIA award-winning M-Phazes, Where Ya Been is not amiss of quality. A head-nodder from the get-go; trademark snapping boom bap and laid back synth chords sets the scene. Illy and Pez trade flows seamlessly, sympathizing on a subject they’re both all too familiar with. The two make light of the constant pressure for answers, and the eagerness … Continue reading Illy – ‘Where Ya Been’ Official Video

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JONES Jnr. – The Soultape

Jim Steps

DJ Morgs (Thundamentals) & Ev Jones (Hobo Bordeaux) have both been working quietly in the studio on the JONES Jnr. project for months now, the timing was obvious to announce the pair to the masses after Ev Jones’ recent collaboration with Thundamentals for their Like A Version of Matt Corby’s ‘Brother’. Now that JONES Jnr. have been announced to the public they will continue to work on their unique crossover of Hip Hop, Gospel & Soul release titled the soultape. Expect some exciting things from this dynamic duo. Fans will be able to catch JONES Jnr. at their first ever scheduled show planned for … Continue reading JONES Jnr. – The Soultape

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Rapaport ‘Patterns’ Launch

Jim Steps

Big Village Records is proud to present the official Launch for Rapaport’s Patterns mixtape, an unrelenting dose of left field grime raps, over an assortment of original and bootlegged bass beats from UK and Australia.  This collection of tracks showcases Rapaport as a unique MC in the Australian hip hop landscape, pursuing a defiantly UK sound, while still retaining a self effacing honesty and oddball sense of humour in his lyricism. August 17 will see Rapaport take over GoodGod Small Club with a night of banging hip-hop and sophisticated grime, with Live support from Swarmy, Julez & DJ Sizzle (from Melbourne), … Continue reading Rapaport ‘Patterns’ Launch

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Letters To The Sun – Coin x Akouo

Jim Steps

Originating from two of the most musically isolated parts of Australia, Perth rapper Coin (of The Stoops / Coin & Taku) and Tasmanian DJ/producer Akouo (Javs & Akouo) have been quietly building a cache of sounds that blend neo-soul, backpack rap and eclectic rhythms. The duo draw inspiration from a range of influences, from hip hop producers such as J Dilla, Pete Rock, Hitek, Exile and 20Syl to neo-soul figures like Amp Fiddler, Erykah Badu and Common. As a member of The Stoops, Coin collaborated with producer J Squared (Illy / Beathedz / Spit Syndicate) on their album Stoop Squared. It was soon followed up his album Home, a collaboration with future beats producer Taku (Raashan Ahmad/Miles Bonny). Coin’s work on The … Continue reading Letters To The Sun – Coin x Akouo

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MC Tuka gears up for ‘Big Things’ Tour

Jim Steps

MC Tuka is balancing the release of his 2nd solo album Feedback Loop and his myriad of associated touring commitments in and around that. Just To Feel Wanted, the first single from Feedback Loop, has already been added to triple j rotation with the album scheduled for October release.  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 … Continue reading MC Tuka gears up for ‘Big Things’ Tour

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Big Noise – Dazed Benefit Show

Jim Steps

Dazed is a producer/emcee and DJ for Down for The Count Records. He has just received the news that due to his high involvement with music throughout his life that his ears have given up and he will have to get nerve surgery and wear hearing aids for the rest of his life. He has been a long time supporter and contributor to the Hip Hop scene in Canberra, Sydney and now Melbourne and is highly respected throughout and has worked with many artists. The local hip hop scene has put forward some of it’s finest to do a benefit … Continue reading Big Noise – Dazed Benefit Show

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New Video Clip: One Sixth – LOL (Love or Lust) – Electronic Mail

Jim Steps

Born in Australia but raised in Namibia, One Sixth is an African-Australian who is emerging as one of Australian hip hops freshest talents. Schooled in Africa until 18, he recently returned to Australia to experience a new life. Now based in Melbourne, One Sixth boasts regular appearances with respected groups Illzilla, Public Opinion Afro Orchestra, The Mega Horns, Polo Club, Black Jesus and his crew Pang Productions. One Sixth has been Melbourne’s best kept secret for too long. In August 2012 the brilliant young lyricist will release his debut album Electronic Mail through local indie label Pang Productions together with Obese Distribution. … Continue reading New Video Clip: One Sixth – LOL (Love or Lust) – Electronic Mail

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Obesecity 2

Jim Steps

10 years ago, at a time when Australian hip hop was still struggling to be heard, Obese Records released Obesecity. Invited from all corners of the country, emcees and producers hungry to showcase their skills contributed tracks, unbeknownst of the powerful ripple effect it would create. Bolstered by the humble independent label, the compilation birthed a generation of hip hop heavyweights, recognised today as the true pioneers of a flourishing industry. Hilltop Hoods, Muph & Plutonic, Bias B, Pegz, the late Hunter and more united to give the growing genre a voice. To celebrate its anniversary Obese Records is extremely proud to present Obesecity 2. A dual-disc compilation showcasing … Continue reading Obesecity 2