Tag: Australian Hip Hop

Born Fresh

Born Fresh welcomes its latest signing Mr. Hill with a little rap on the couch..

Jim Steps

“I started rhyming when I was about 17 or 18 in a group called Publik Relation with “Seven” (winner of triple J unearthed M-Phazes comp). After a couple of years off from making music, I really wanted to come up with my own sound and uniqueness that I think both Seven and I have found, now that we are making solo music, anyways, this is my music, hope you like it”. – Mr Hill Mr Hill has emerged as a solo artist after starting his mc career with band Publik Relation with Seven. The two parted ways and the music … Continue reading Born Fresh welcomes its latest signing Mr. Hill with a little rap on the couch..

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Hunter: The Documentary (Preview) + New track from ‘Fear & Loathing’ (May 6)

Jim Steps

Robert Hunter was once know as the hard man of the local hip hop scene. Like rock stars in the past, hard drinking and drug taking went hand in hand with the music, and nobody went harder than Huntz. When Hunter was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2009, the last thing he expected was the huge outpouring of respect and support from the music scene he helped to build. Fans and big name artists alike rallied for the fundraising campaign Heat for Huntz, raising thousands of dollars for Hunter and his four year old son Marley.  Now aged 35 and … Continue reading Hunter: The Documentary (Preview) + New track from ‘Fear & Loathing’ (May 6)

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Australia’s top hip hop artists unite to speak for multiculturalism



Jim Steps

Australia’s top Hip Hop artists, including hip hop legend Hau of Koolism and international award winning slam poet and rapper Omar bin Musa, have come together to speak out against the recent attacks on multiculturalism.

 In a hip hop video specially recorded in support of the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA), the four artists of diverse cultural backgrounds (Malaysian, Indian, Greek and Tongan Australians) expressed their personal take on the recent issues. 

FECCA is the national peak body representing multicultural Australians. FECCA has been inundated with responses from communities and leaders across Australia about recent articles in … Continue reading Australia’s top hip hop artists unite to speak for multiculturalism



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Joelistics: Voyager Records – Episode 1

Jim Steps

This is the first episode of Voyager Records, Joelistics’s new series. Things are pretty bad in the future, everyone is pretty much dead. In amongst this post-apocalyptic backdrop, Joelistics decides to open a record store with six records and a box of cdr-s. This is his story. Written & Directed by Peter Brennan. Joelistics first single Days is an uplifting post-travel come down jam. A celebration of doing what you love, only truly realised once it’s questioned. Days, with its shoegazer backdrop and heartfelt lyrics, is not an entirely reliable indicator of his upcoming debut Voyager, out May 6 on Elefant Traks. But like any great adventure the album … Continue reading Joelistics: Voyager Records – Episode 1

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Vents – Marked For Death (May 13): Militarism, Alienation & Unhappiness

Jim Steps

Golden Era Records artist Vents is set to release his highly anticipated second album Marked for Death which will be in stores and online on May 13, 2011. The first single History Of The World has already been released to a whirlwind response. We catch up with Vents below for a quick chat about his new LP, the release of the single and much more. You have just dropped the first single from the soon to be released sophmore LP titled ‘Marked For Death’. The first single ‘History Of The World’ is a cracker. Tell us a little bit about … Continue reading Vents – Marked For Death (May 13): Militarism, Alienation & Unhappiness

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Ciecmate – Game Over LP (April 18th): Hip Hop Strategy with Ciecmate

Jim Steps

Strategy is the cornerstone of any good plan. This rule remains intact and relevant regardless of what path you are on, where you are, what you’re doing, or what medium you are working with.  If there’s a desired end outcome than a strategy to achieve it is always required. Chess being the ultimate game of strategy, its principles translate well into the music industry and all things it encompasses. Artist is King. Chief strategist who gives subjects a purpose and job to do (Aid in the growth of the empire being the artists music career.). Publicist is Queen. Moving in … Continue reading Ciecmate – Game Over LP (April 18th): Hip Hop Strategy with Ciecmate

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BBS – Qualified: Album Launch (April 23, Melbourne)

Jim Steps

BBS are four hardworking musicians consisting of J Stark, Rare and Jorgan with J Twice on the decks. Since releasing their debut mixtape 3 mics and we swear in 2008 BBS have been busy doing countless numbers of shows ranging from the Bsound shows with artist such as Phrase, Illy, Fluent Form, Pez and 360 to Phrase’s Clockwork album launch in Melbourne and M-Phazes/Gully Platoon’s recent album launch. It’s time to celebrate the much anticipated album release by BBS titled Qualified due out the first week of April. Guest’s such as Illy (Obese Records) , Fluent Form, Skryptcha (Obese Records), … Continue reading BBS – Qualified: Album Launch (April 23, Melbourne)

Golden Era Records

Vents – History Of The World (Video)

Jim Steps

Brand new single History of the World from Golden Era Record’s artist Vents available now.You can download the Trials produced single via iTunes, which features cuts by Trials’ Theory Of Face hombre Adfu. Here is what Vents has to say about ‘History of the World’ – “Basically ‘History of the World’ was inspired by me looking back through history and seeing a constant theme which was that of the class divisions within society. Regardless of economic, social or political changes there is a constant theme of one small segment of the population owns the lot and the rest of us … Continue reading Vents – History Of The World (Video)

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Rappertag #33: Fubex

Jim Steps

Rappertag started a few months ago when 360 ‘tagged’ in Urthboy. Since then we have seen the list of participating emcees grow and grow. To celebrate the first half of Rappertag (#1-28) and for no other reason then our man @sroc hooking us up – You can check out and download all the Rappertags (# 1-28) in HD 1080p or normal widescreen video – back to back! This is the 33rd instalment of Rappertag featuring Fubex That’s right all Rappertags #1-28 have been packaged beautifully in this video format. All you have to do is follow the download the link below (in your choice of HD or Widescreen) … Continue reading Rappertag #33: Fubex

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Download Rappertag Compilation Part 1 (HD & Widescreen Video #1-28)

Jim Steps

Rappertag started a few months ago when 360 ‘tagged’ in Urthboy. Since then we have seen the list of participating emcees grow and grow. To celebrate the first half of Rappertag (#1-28) and for no other reason then our man @sroc hooking us up – You can check out and download all the Rappertags (# 1-28) in HD 1080p or normal widescreen video – back to back! That’s right all Rappertags #1-28 have been packaged beautifully in this video format. All you have to do is follow the download the link below (in your choice of HD or Widescreen) and … Continue reading Download Rappertag Compilation Part 1 (HD & Widescreen Video #1-28)

Soulmate Records

Pez, 360 & Maya Jupiter: Change It For The Better National Tour

Jim Steps

Pez, 360 and the lovely Maya Jupiter are hitting the road in May/June, in support of The Line – promoting respectful relationships among young people. Pez will be performing with a full band so this is one tour not to be missed! Ticketing details are on the poster, or you can find more info here. The Line ||  Soulmate Records Continue reading Pez, 360 & Maya Jupiter: Change It For The Better National Tour

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Vents New Single ‘History Of The World’ Out Now

Jim Steps

If you’ve been hanging for some angry political and social commentary from Adelaide local emcee Vents you are in luck, as his new single History Of The World dropped today on Golden Era. You can download the Trials produced single via iTunes, which features cuts by Trials’ Theory Of Face hombre Adfu. History Of The World is the first taste of Vents’ second album Marked For Death, which is being released on the Hoods’ label Golden Era on May 13. Vents’ sophomore album comes four years after his debut Hard To Kill. Check, buy and download History Of The World … Continue reading Vents New Single ‘History Of The World’ Out Now

Formula Recordz

Choose Mics – Ghost Soup (May 13th)

Jim Steps

Formula Recordz and The Michelin Red Guide are proud to present: Choose Mics – Ghost Soup. Having Dropped two albums in the last 3 years the lads are back at it with this great release. Available on iTunes from May 13th, Choose Mics serve up a hot tasty treat of hip-hop that awakens your culinary senses. Featuring 11 songs and guest spots from their fellow Soul Cypha Alumni, Syntax and Baptist, you will be struggling to leave enough room for desert. Formed in 2006, Choose Mics haven’t stopped from the word go. With two highly revered free releases, (The Pre-Album … Continue reading Choose Mics – Ghost Soup (May 13th)

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Ciecmate’s debut solo album ‘Game Over’ out April 18th, 2011

Jim Steps

You Know the Song,’ featuring label mate Maggot Mouf, is shrouded in a night-creeping prickle on the back of the neck atmosphere. A spooky cello meanders through blurry, insistent bass and sprinkled arsenic glints across swiped rough cuts courtesy of No Name Nathan, while Ciecmate and Maggot brood over the machinations of modern Babylon. Produced and Directed by Ciecmate for Chess Sounds. Buy the album here. ||  Broken Tooth Entertainment   Continue reading Ciecmate’s debut solo album ‘Game Over’ out April 18th, 2011

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Pegz – Drama (April 8th, pre-order now!)

Jim Steps

Rising from a self-imposed hiatus, one of Australian hip hop’s hardest hitting artists returns to the recording fold with his brand new album Drama. With rhymes like ransom letters, the latest is an unrelenting, no-holds barred assault on politics, global issues, Australian life and hip hop. Like the unmistakable voice, Pegz is never one to hold back with the fire, all while maintaining a humorous streak of clever lyricism and biting commentary. From the opening calling card of Capital P to the Brazilian-influenced flavour of the first single Bombs Away, Drama continues the legacy of the Capricorn Cat by pouring … Continue reading Pegz – Drama (April 8th, pre-order now!)

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MC/Producer Koolta Wins The 2011 Hilltop Hoods Initiative

Jim Steps

Emerging South Australian Hip Hop artist Koolta has been announced as the winner of the 2011 Hilltop Hoods Initiative. Kultar Ahluwalia, aka Koolta, is a 22yo South Australian MC/Producer. With an all-round skill set, Koolta employs a DIY mentality, handling all his own production, writing, recording and mixing. Making music since the age of 15, Koolta has shared the stage with such artists as Urthboy, Drapht, Funkoars, Foreign Beggars and C Rayz Walz.

 Koolta receives $10,000 from Hilltop Hoods and APRA to release and promote his debut LP. He also receives a prize pack valued at $1000 from DC clothing … Continue reading MC/Producer Koolta Wins The 2011 Hilltop Hoods Initiative

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Illy + M-Phazes hit Adelaide tomorrow night with Pagen Elypsis + Mase & Mattic in supports!

Jim Steps

Mid-way through a huge 21-date national tour, Illy has taken time out to shoot a video for his second single (and title track) from his acclaimed album, The Chase. Filmed over two nights with Melbourne’s skyline as a back-drop, the clip compiles live and behind-the-scenes footage of the emcee’s rise to the forefront of Australian hip hop over the past two years. In a unique twist, the footage has been projected on a large scale upon the walls of some of Melbourne’s landmark buildings, while Illy looks on from a Flinders Lane rooftop. Illy said, “Shooting the video for the chase … Continue reading Illy + M-Phazes hit Adelaide tomorrow night with Pagen Elypsis + Mase & Mattic in supports!

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Joelistics – Days: First single from the new Joelistics album “Voyager” (May 6)

Jim Steps

Joelistics first single Days is an uplifting post-travel come down jam. A celebration of doing what you love, only truly realised once it’s questioned. Days, with its shoegazer backdrop and heartfelt lyrics, is not an entirely reliable indicator of his upcoming debut Voyager, out May 6 on Elefant Traks. But like any great adventure the album has many twists and turns and this is just one of them. Days is available to download now from http://www.elefanttraks.com – pay what you want or below. Joelistics will be touring in support of The Herd in March/April: Tour Dates: Thurs March 31, The Cambridge, Newcastle … Continue reading Joelistics – Days: First single from the new Joelistics album “Voyager” (May 6)

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Theory Of Face – Demz Sqidz EP Review

Jim Steps

At some point during 2010 the words Theory Of Face rippled throughout the community, it wasn’t long before those few words became associated with mentions of a master DJ, teaming up with a powerhouse of rhyme and production…..Cunts got scared and rightfully so. It wasn’t until the guys over at Ironlak released their brand new Reload Cans, late last year, that the public truly became aware of the dangerousness they were facing. With the cover artwork produced by gaff artist Sofles, you could be confused into thinking that this release has something to do with graff…..don’t be fooled. Having shelved … Continue reading Theory Of Face – Demz Sqidz EP Review

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After Hours – Darker Days (Out Now)

Jim Steps

After Hours are back (after a long break) with their third release, an EP titled Darker Days. Avaiable now on itunes here, Darker Days is a departure from their earlier work – with a nastier, more evil sound. 11 tracks deep, packed with some serious heat – this is a release not to be slept on. Darker Days features the talents of Pohetikut (Southern Skeptics) as well as production from Trials (Funkoars), Newsense (Hospice Crew) and Debate (Train of Thought). CD Hard copies will be available in around 2 weeks with a possible vinyl pressing sometime after that. Check the … Continue reading After Hours – Darker Days (Out Now)

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Ciecmate – Game Over LP: New Exclusive Track ‘I Ain’t The One To Fuck With’

Jim Steps

In the Immortal Game, there are few Grandmasters. They let their hands do the talking, issuing 
challenges where skill meets skill and strategy becomes reality. To succeed, you have to have 
knowledge and clarity: one false move and you’re lost. Ciecmate is in it for the long haul. His label, Broken Tooth Entertainment, is eighteen releases deep, each one another move in a coordinated plan of attack. Since BTE’s inception, Ciecmate has craftily built a stable of some of Australia’s most influential underground hip hop artists. A scene builder. It’s time for him to reveal the vision he’s been refining … Continue reading Ciecmate – Game Over LP: New Exclusive Track ‘I Ain’t The One To Fuck With’

Inertia, Mercury Switch

D’Opus & Roshambo – new album ‘Past Time’ out early April through Mercury Switch/Inertia

Jim Steps

Canberra producer & emcee duo D’Opus & Roshambo have teamed up again to bring out their long-awaited second LP Past Time, which includes the promotional single Come Find Out featuring Chanel Cole. The album will be released on April 8 on Mercury Switch Lab through Inertia. The duo have drawn from a pool of Australian artists to collaborate on songs throughout Past Time, with Hau (Koolism), Muph (Muph & Plutonic), Dialectrix, Scott Burns, and Mdusu all contributing guest verses to the album. Chanel Cole, member of trip hop group Spook, provides her unique voice on the tracks Bring Happiness and Come … Continue reading D’Opus & Roshambo – new album ‘Past Time’ out early April through Mercury Switch/Inertia

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Joelistics – Heart Remains {New album ‘Voyager’ drops May 6}

Jim Steps

With its nod to 90s electronica, Heart Remains captures the vivid lyricism of Joelistics’ debut solo album. This is not the first single – just a taste for you folks that have been waiting so long. The album is called Voyager and is released on Elefant Traks May 6th 2011. From his time with TZU, Joelistics is regarded as one of the most charismatic frontmen in hip hop, one of the best freestylers to have never battled; a true storyteller influenced by shoegazer electronica and folk as much as classic boom bap hip hop. Self-produced and written in France, Mongolia, … Continue reading Joelistics – Heart Remains {New album ‘Voyager’ drops May 6}

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Bitter Belief – Isolation (Out Now)

Jim Steps

The debut album from Perth MC Bitter Belief. Bitter B has been paying his dues over the last few years on mixtapes, guest spots and rocking stages all over the country, on his own and also touring with SBX’s Drapht. Bitter Belief was also a part of the recent album The Dragon Project with Tomahawk, Defyre and Rob Shaker. Who Would Want me Dead? (feat. Dazastah & Drapht) Isolation is his debut album, featuring production from the West’s best, Optamus, Dazastah, Rob Shaker and Creed Birch. Tracklisting: 1. Introduction 2. Who You Came To See 3. Move Back 4. Burning … Continue reading Bitter Belief – Isolation (Out Now)

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Bliss N Eso: 2ND Melbourne Show Announced for ROA tour! + WIN The VIP Treatment

Jim Steps

After an overwhelming response and the first show selling out, Bliss n Eso have announced a 2nd and final show at Melbourne’s Festival Hall on Saturday June 4th! This 2nd show will also feature an all-ages floor area, giving younger fans a chance to get even closer to the action. Tickets to the new show will be on sale at 9am on Monday March 28th to the public, however we’re giving you the first opportunity to get your hands on tickets before anyone else! An exclusive 24 hour pre-sale will take place from Thursday March 24 from 12 noon, to … Continue reading Bliss N Eso: 2ND Melbourne Show Announced for ROA tour! + WIN The VIP Treatment

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Purpose – If The City Had a Voice Pt. II [FREE DOWNLOAD (Out Now)]

Jim Steps

Leading up to If The City Had a Voice II, Purpose has put out 5 releases both as solo and group efforts, toured the country and continued to grow both in and out of the studio as he honed his sound. This mixtape serves as a pre-cursor to his debut solo album Where It Starts Dropping Late 2011 It is a collaborative effort with DJ Hacksaw (Pagen Elypsis, Battlehoggs, Train of Thought) made up of a handful of original music with some beat-jacks thrown in for good measure. This release paints an avid picture of the new generation in Australian Hip-Hop music and … Continue reading Purpose – If The City Had a Voice Pt. II [FREE DOWNLOAD (Out Now)]

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Crymziko – Rewrite The Page: Debut single from forthcoming EP

Jim Steps

2010 was a big year for Wollongong based hip-hop artist, Crymziko. Starting off the year by releasing his heavily anticipated mixtape/promotional street release Corrosive Oversound, Crymziko went on to perform several shows around the country, both as a headline act and support act, playing alongside names such as Drapht, Downsyde, Illy, Pez, Spit Syndicate, Thundamentals, 360, Mind Over Matter, Skryptcha, Phatchance and more. The MC from the ‘Gong also supported international hip-hop acts Bone Thugs N Harmony (USA) and Scorcher (UK) on their respective tours of Australia. One of the tracks from Crymziko’s debut mixtape, “Badder Than Me”, reached success … Continue reading Crymziko – Rewrite The Page: Debut single from forthcoming EP

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Bliss N Eso’s National Tour Selling Out Fast!

Jim Steps

Bliss N Eso’s winning streak continues, with tickets to their highly anticipated Running on Air tour being snapped up quickly across the country. Shows at Melbourne’s Festival Hall and the Sunshine Coast SOLD OUT within days. Sydney and Hobart are now on final ticket release, with Brisbane, Mt. Gambier, Coff’s Harbour and Hobart not far behind. The winning towns of Bliss N Eso’s innovative Facebook competition have come out in force. With the demand being much higher than what a standard regional venue can accommodate for, the band have created makeshift venues across the country, performing in the courtyard of … Continue reading Bliss N Eso’s National Tour Selling Out Fast!

Independent

2010 Look-Back Series #4: Fubex – The Next Chapter

Jim Steps

Fubex first began as a battle MC back in 2003, then built up his reputation to become renowned as a hard worker. Fubex released his first album Upcoming back in early 2007 and now brings you his second album titled The Next Chapter. The Next Chapter features appearances from Swanny (Tenfold), 1/6, Wyldcard MC, Ad-wan (Los Theory), Patty Down (Tranquil Artillery), DJ Relik from Turnstyle Records and Unda K9 Record’s DJ Denno. Fubex has previously supported the likes of Bliss n Eso, TZU, Lowrider, Pez n 360, Illzilla, The Typhoons, Phatchance, Motley (United Kindom) and Seth Sentry. Track listings 1. … Continue reading 2010 Look-Back Series #4: Fubex – The Next Chapter