Tag: Australian Hip Hop releases

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M-Phazes – Phazed Out

Jim Steps

Australia’s top rank hip-hop producer M-Phazes and legendary turntablist DJ Rhettmatic of the World Famous Beat Junkies, join forces for the February 14th release of Phazed Out. The project is a compilation of select singles taken from Coalmine Record’s catalog, remixed by the ARIA Award winning M-Phazes and blended together by the former DMC West Coast Champion, Rhettmatic. The mix breathes new life into many of the boutique label’s previously released material and includes guest features from the likes of Big Noyd, Phil The Agony, Termanology, Sadat X, Heltah Skeltah, CL Smooth, Skyzoo, Masta Ace, Brown Bag AllStars, El Da Sensei, Mela Machinko, J-Live and more. In promotion … Continue reading M-Phazes – Phazed Out

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Ghosts In The Room – Where I Come From

Jim Steps

Ghosts In The Room is a Canberra based hip hop producer who began producing beats in 2001. Primarily a sample based producer, Ghosts in the Room has been influenced by other producers such as the RZA, The Alchemist and Just Blaze. In 2012 Ghosts in the Room will be releasing his self titled debut production album. The album features artists from both Australia and America with guests on the album including Kool G Rap, Bishop Lamont, Iron Solomon, Havoc (Mobb Deep), Rapper Big Pooh, Timeless Truth, Okwerdz, 360, Briggs, Fluent Form, Omar Musa, Newsense, NJE and many more. With mixing duties being handled by Ken Lewis and Geko, the album is shaping up … Continue reading Ghosts In The Room – Where I Come From

I Forget Sorry!

I Forget, Sorry! Mixtape 2011

Jim Steps

Started as a means for friends to cross promote each other, IFS has now grown into a label, record distributor and an artist management hub that is run entirely by the artists, for the artists. When most labels would decide to spread their releases out over a larger period of time the question must be raised is there method in I Forget, Sorry!’s madness? Time will fucking tell. A limited hard copy press of the mixtapes spread across a double disc is available for order through the http://www.iforgetsorry.com store now! The generous offering from the IFS crew includes; 1. Coptic Soldier – … Continue reading I Forget, Sorry! Mixtape 2011

Obese Records

Window Of Time – The Reamixes Vol. 1

Jim Steps

Obese Records and Goonbag Radio presents: Window Of Time – The Reamixes Volume #1. Reason welcomes in the the New Year with the release of a free Reamix album available now. Having recently announced his retirement Reason’s legacy will continue to carry on for many years to come, a testament to a true pioneer of the local scene.  Window Of Time – The Reamixes Volume #1 features remixes by Trials, Dazed, Mase & Mattic, B Wiv, Concrete Jungle & MC Pete. Plus a bonus unreleased track prduced by Debate. Available now for free download, grab a copy of the Window of Time Reamixes … Continue reading Window Of Time – The Reamixes Vol. 1

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Hilltop Hoods Super Request Super Farewell

Jim Steps

As promised the Hilltop Hoods are putting on two exclusive side-shows in Perth, as they will not be appearing on the Perth leg of the BDO tour. The shows will be held at Capitol on Thursday & Friday the 9th & 10th of February, 2012. After the Hilltop Hoods first Perth side-show sold out in the first few days the guys have added a second due to popular demand. Apart from Vents & ADFU, the Hoods will be joined by Perth’s very own Dazastah & Layla (at both shows). Tickets are now on sale from here! Hilltop Hoods  ||  Twitter  ||  Golden Era Records Continue reading Hilltop Hoods Super Request Super Farewell

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The Herd announce A Thousand Lives – New tour & video

Jim Steps

The Herd get set for an action packed 2012 with the announcement of a cross country stampede and the release of video for their third single, A Thousand Lives. A Thousand Lives’ nostalgic narrative sees The Herd at their story-telling best. The uplifting track is taken from the critically adored fifth album Future Shade. The new video is a ‘to camera’ piece utilising a projector to juxtapose the members’ previous lives. The video announcement coincides with announcement of the A Thousand Lives Tour, which takes place in March/April 2012 (see below for dates). This tour the hip hop pioneers will bring something … Continue reading The Herd announce A Thousand Lives – New tour & video

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Purpose – If The City Had A Voice Pt. 3

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 is out now available here. 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 from Purpose himself, Rob Shaker, Answer & Debate. The full LP Where It Starts is slated to be released … Continue reading Purpose – If The City Had A Voice Pt. 3

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Hilltop Hoods Perth Side-Show Announced Feat. Special Guest Vents

Jim Steps

As promised the Hilltop Hoods are putting on an exclusive side-show in Perth, as they will not be appearing on the Perth leg of the BDO tour. The show will be held at Capitol on Friday the 10th of February, 2012. Joining the Hilltop Hoods will be Golden Era label-mate Vents, with more special guests to be announced soon. The Hoods brand new single I Love It Featuring Sia has just hit #1 on the Australian Hip Hop charts on iTunes. If you haven’t picked up the single yet you can grab it here. There’s an early start for all three Eminem … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods Perth Side-Show Announced Feat. Special Guest Vents

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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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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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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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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

Stolen Records

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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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

LookUP Records

Burns & Nebs – Sugar Magik

Jim Steps

Here we have some new music from the LookUP family – a collaboration between Scott Burns & Nebs titled Sugar Magik. This 5 track free release is available for free download on sugarmagik.com or from the link below. The Sugar Magik release features some killer artwork from Mike Watt, you can check out the lead single below. Tracklist 1. In The Zone 2. Some Decibels 3. Another Message 4. Burns Sugar Nebs Magik 5. A Toast Vocals + Lyrics = Scott Burns Production + Mastering = Nebs Artwork = Mike Watt Sugar Magik  ||  Download Link  ||  LookUp Records Continue reading Burns & Nebs – Sugar Magik

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Reason – Window Of Time (Out Now)

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 … Continue reading Reason – Window Of Time (Out Now)

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Impossible Odds “Everything” with Georgia Corowa

Jim Steps

Based around the core of front-man Rival MC (aka Fred Leone) and DJ Returnagain (aka James Vincent), Impossible Odds are an Indigenous Hip Hop/Soul group from Brisbane. October saw the release of their long awaited debut album Against All Odds. With one EP and 3 singles released over the last 5 years, Impossible Odds have held a steady line. Though still instinctively founded in the indigenous community – through strong national community radio and triple J play, heavy media coverage, killer live shows, big support slot’s and national touring – the band have also earned themselves a large mainstream audience. … Continue reading Impossible Odds “Everything” with Georgia Corowa

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Stalkz – We Never Left (Nov 25)

Jim Steps

Stalkz is one of Gold Coast most celebrated artists. He’s been laying low for the past few years, and is about to return to the scene with a bang. That bang he’s referring to is a brand new 12 track album entitled We Never Left. It’s a mix album featuring new music from Stalkz and an array of local and overseas talent. Appearances range from The Winnie Coopers, Trace Elements & DJ Butcher to ferocious new comers such as Kamal Ali, Frekwent C and Lozzy Ozborn. The album made complete with the instrumental stylings of US producer Vherbal of Anno Domini … Continue reading Stalkz – We Never Left (Nov 25)

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Mantra – Speaking Volumes Tour Comp

Jim Steps

Mantra is fast becoming one of Australia’s most eminent hip hop artists. After setting a new bench mark with first solo effort Power Of The Spoken, the Melbourne emcee is back with an explosive new release entitled Speaking Volumes. Combining both musical proficiency and articulate character, Mantra has delivered a seamless, holistic album.  Speaking Volumes exhibits the intricate philosophizing idiosyncrasy of Mantra’s rhymes. His vehement lyricism with its tapestry of subject matters is vividly transposed by its musical accompaniment for the album’s entirety. Publicly, yet astutely labelled ‘your favourite rapper’s favourite rapper’, it was no surprise that an inundation of accomplished names stepped forward … Continue reading Mantra – Speaking Volumes Tour Comp

Independent

Purpose – If The City Had A Voice Pt. 3

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 … Continue reading Purpose – If The City Had A Voice Pt. 3

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Adelaide – Trem Listening Party

Jim Steps

This Saturday October 28, it’s Adelaide’s turn to be treated to the spectacle that is the Trem – For The Term Of His Natural Life LP release. Clinic 116, Ironlak & Unkut Recordings are pleased to present For The Term Of His Natural Life Listening Party to be held at Clinic 116.  Message from Trem: ADL Fam, please get down to Clinic 116 this Saturday the 29th Oct to join us and help celebrate my albums release. The first two were crazy in Melbs and QLD so I hope many of you will be able free up a minute in the arvy to come past and say g’day. The … Continue reading Adelaide – Trem Listening Party

DFTC Records

Sin Synik – Sinxtape

Jim Steps

Another free mixtape, wohoo! We sense your sarcasm in these days of every fucken kid dropping “mixtapes” and we understand. Yes, the internet is usually uncapped for most these days but why should you have to wait for something to download only to delete it 5 minutes later cause MC Burnamic just wasn’t what you were looking for? Well it’s alright, we here at Down For The Count Records have got you. Introducing Sin Synik. Some of you have heard him on the Down For The Count Label album, some know him from way back as Sinks in the group Skematics. Some of … Continue reading Sin Synik – Sinxtape

Run Royal

DeadBeatSociety X RunRoyal.Com

Jim Steps

DeadBeatSociety in association with http://www.runroyal.com present a limited edition free download. Premiere underground Brisbane hip hop artists DeadBeatSociety are set to drop their debut self titled release and fall nothing short of delivering hip hop heat hotter than what’s cookin in Hells Kitchen. With initial members Dirt Dex, Twitch The Hatred and Juelz Vega forming the crew in early 2008 they quickly hit their straps developing a hellsworthy unique sound; and since joining forces with Pi Emc3e, P.Butta and Tendancee (Pure Product) shortly thereafter they’ve taken their rightful place in the game as the formidable crew to be reckoned with .. … Continue reading DeadBeatSociety X RunRoyal.Com

Obese Distribution

Kerser – The Nebulizer (Out Now)

Jim Steps

Reigning champion of the notorious Got Beef? battles, achieving a staggering million plus YouTube views and selling more than 3000 copies of his two mixtapes comes Sydney’s cocky, charismatic MC Kerser. Joining forces with freakish beat-banging producer Nebs, Kerser has put together The Nebulizer, his keenly anticipated first album. You already know the story of a place like this – home invasions, drive-by shootings, stabbings, poverty, drugs, desperation, anger. It’s a place you turn your back on, a blight – a cancer on the otherwise smooth arse of the Emerald City. But while Sydney’s hip hop spotlight has been on the inner-city acts making a name … Continue reading Kerser – The Nebulizer (Out Now)

Obese Records

Reason – Window Of Time

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 … Continue reading Reason – Window Of Time

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Reason – Window Of Time (Nov 4)

Jim Steps

The moment of truth has arrived; and the legacy left behind by Reason will further be entrenched within the history of hip hop. Window Of Time drops November 4th 2011, and shall lay testament to Reason’s two and a half decades of dedicated service… In typical Reason style, there are guests aplenty throughout the album. Those sharing mic duties include Lazy Grey, Bias B, Hau, Dialectrix, Hunter, Iron Braydz, Lotek, AJ, Joyride, KYE, Mdusus, Rachel Berry & Rappaport. The album is blessed with superb production from Suffa, Debris, Debate, Mdusu, Geko & WIZDM. Stay tuned for more information on the release … Continue reading Reason – Window Of Time (Nov 4)

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Phrase National Tour

Jim Steps

Artfully designed to jack up your adrenalin, Phrase’s third studio album Babylon hums with tremolo guitar, Farfisa and Hammond lines. The choruses (so epic they must be carved into the side of a mountain somewhere) feature gutsy vocals from an unlikely crew of special guests including Alex Burnett of Sparkadia, Davey Lane, Guineafowl, Jane Doe, and Jimmy Barnes. Accustomed to dropping his rhymes over loops and breaks, this time around Harley did away with all the samples and penned songs from scratch on guitar. Finding himself leaning to the raw, desperate delivery of Australian garage rock and British mod, Phrase enlisted a producer Tony Buchen, with a similar aesthetic, and the … Continue reading Phrase National Tour