Tag: Australian Hip Hop

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Bingethinkers: New LP in 2011 + (Free DL)

Jim Steps

Over the last 5 years, The Binge have built a reputation as one of thes most formidable live acts on the Sydney scene. Comprising MC Rinse on the mic, DJ 2Buck on the decks and producers Aeon and PSYKEone on the beats, this combination of unstoppable energy, boom bap beats and razor sharp lyrics has seen many a Hip Hop throwdown go down – ya heard? Back in 2007, Bingethinkers released their mixtape Shelf Life – standing out from the crowd by bringing all the beatmaking and production in-house and featuring guests such as Rainman, 13th Son, Scott Burns, Immune … Continue reading Bingethinkers: New LP in 2011 + (Free DL)

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Aetcix – One Fell Swoop (Prod. Geko) – Free Download

Jim Steps

From humble beginnings as a radio spitter in the late ’90s, through to his work as producer and emcee alongside Thorts on the duo’s debut Field Trip in 2004, Aetcix has always done his own thing. Now after almost seven years of being ‘Pretty much done with it bro’, the Hungry Human emerges from hibernation to drop his debut solo release One Fell Swoop. Produced entirely by Geko, and featuring a guest appearance by the one and only Fatty Phew, One Fell Swoop is a vicious and hate-filled five track banger written and recorded during what Aetcix refers to as … Continue reading Aetcix – One Fell Swoop (Prod. Geko) – Free Download

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What’s The Feel?! K21 – Greenhouse [Available Free]

Jim Steps

One of the hardest workers in the business has just posted a his latest releases The Greenhouse up for FREE! K21, South Australian emcee and mic destoryer has decided to end the year with a gift for all you hip hop heads. To get the Greenhouse for free all you have to do is read on below. Look out for K21 in 2011. It’s bound to be a big year for him. Check the message from K21 below: What’s The Feel?! I’m hoping everyone has enjoyed their Xmas celebrations and are looking forward to the New Year and the festivities! … Continue reading What’s The Feel?! K21 – Greenhouse [Available Free]

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Hau’s 2010 W’Rap’ Up

Jim Steps

Hau from the almighty Koolism crew has thrown together a belated Christmas message/2010 Wrap up for all the heads. Hau sent a little message with the track which you can read below. “Wrote it while coolin’ with my fam’ in Bega.
 Recorded in the car using the lap top so, you know… it’s on some lo-fi business. Haha. The beat is from RUN DMC’s, ‘Christmas in Hollis’. A few random shout outs at the end… so if you didn’t hear your name and think I should’ve mentioned it, catch you next time. 
Anyway, nuff talking and have a listen.” Feel … Continue reading Hau’s 2010 W’Rap’ Up

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A-Diction – New Film Clip “Lost For Words” [Taken from the album Walkin’ Alone’]

Jim Steps

Here is the brand new clip for A-Dictions track Lost For Words taken from the 2010 Release Walkin’ Alone, distrbiuted by Obese Records. Find our album review below and the link for the interview below that. Walkin Alone is the title to Melbourne duo emcee’s Breach and Boltz. Many will recognise these two, with previous mixtape releases under their belt, some may also remember Boltz’ classic Wishlist release from years back. Walkin Alone is an album which combines the observations of city life, relationships, the future and even the 7 deadly sins into a hip hop painted outline of Boltz and Breachs reality. Walkin Alone the title track … Continue reading A-Diction – New Film Clip “Lost For Words” [Taken from the album Walkin’ Alone’]

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Thats Them – The G-Up [Download Available]

Jim Steps

It’s here! The G Up is That’s Them’s new full-length release, a collection of seventeen heavy tracks showcasing their new brand of sound. With Nebs at the helm of production throughout it’s entirety, The G Up sees That’s Them bashing up genres such as grime, hip-hop and dubstep to create The G Up sound. A follow up to their 2009 LP Stay Up, the album contains collaborations with the likes of Kerser, Leanne Russo, Rinse (Bingethinkers) Anthony “Rats” McCarthy, Swarmy, Smash Brothers, Scott Burns, DJ Dephy and DJ Mathmatics. Download the album here now for free, and catch That’s Them … Continue reading Thats Them – The G-Up [Download Available]

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Bliss N Eso – Live In Conert New Year’s Day! [Darwin]

Jim Steps

Bliss N Eso have become universally loved for their compelling and energetic live performances. An exhilarating blend of fluid rhymes and banging beats teamed with beat boxing, impromptu freestyling and seamless turntablism make their live shows a brand in their own right, and has seen the group hailed as one of the best live acts in the country. After four years of touring with consistently powerful performances, Bliss N Eso settled down in 2004 to record their first full length album, Flowers In The Pavement. In late 2006, Bliss N Eso’s second album, Day of the Dog, was released and … Continue reading Bliss N Eso – Live In Conert New Year’s Day! [Darwin]

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Golden Era Records | Mixtape 2011 (Tracklist)

Jim Steps

Golden Era Records with Hilltop Hoods present the Mixtape 2011, hosted by Trials and Mixed by DJ Madcap. Mixtape 2011 will feature all of the Golden Era Crew with a few special guests including Vents, DJ ADFU and Ash Grunwald. The mixtape will be availble early 2011. Check out the track listing below, exclusive to Beat.com.au and check the You tube Snippet if you haven’t already. So make sure to check back soon for more details. GOLDEN ERA MIXTAPE 2011 Tracklist 1. Intro 2. Sesta & Suffa – 99 Bottles 3. Pressure – The Fire 4. Briggs – Let It … Continue reading Golden Era Records | Mixtape 2011 (Tracklist)

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Rappertag #28 – Motion

Jim Steps

This is the 28th installment of rappertag featuring Motion. New LP Motion Picture coming soon. So far it’s been: 18.) Class A MC 19.) The Tongue 20.) Tuka 21.) Drapht 22.)Sesta 23.) K21 24.) Vents 25.) Maundz 26.) Delta 27.) Simplex 28.) Motion To Come: Dedlee Adelaide hip hop crew Adroit Effusive are set to release their long awaited debut album – The Album. ‘Australian Hip Hop group to watch out for’ J-Mag, 2009. The time has finally arrived for the quintessential dysfunctional hip hop family, Adroit Effusive. After toiling in the depths of underground hip hop, honing their skills, … Continue reading Rappertag #28 – Motion

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Dialect and Despair x Iller Clothing

Jim Steps

Local hip hop kings Dialect and Despair have teamed up with American/UK Clothing label Iller Clothing. The announcement was made on the Iller Clothing website here, with a short shout out and introduction to the the partnership. Look out for some dope music collabs in the future from Iller and D&D. You can check out the Iller announcement below. Out of Australia, Iller Clothing is proud to announce the addition of Dialect and Despair. This duo of mad talent have exploded into the Australian Hip Hop scene and have taken it by storm. Having met in 2008 and forming up … Continue reading Dialect and Despair x Iller Clothing

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Illy – New Years @ The Espy

Jim Steps

After touring nationally on the Groovin The Moo Festival and performing sell out shows around the country, Melbourne’s own Illy is primed to kick off 2011 with a one-off show in the Espy Front Bar on New Year’s Day. Also kicking it in the front bar will be Briggs, 360, M-Phazes and Manchild. Illy has been making waves since the release of his remarkable sophomore album The Chase in October. The album received the coveted feature album on Triple J in it’s week of release and the lead single It Can Wait feat Owl Eyes has been getting massive amounts … Continue reading Illy – New Years @ The Espy

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Horrorshow – New Years Excitment

Jim Steps

Last month Horrorshow played a gig for Triple J’s Ausmusic month. They did two covers of Australian songs – 1979 by Hilltop Hoods and Ben Lee’s ‘Cigarettes Will Kill You’. The latter received a bit of airplay and a few people have been asking us where they can hear it so they guys did a proper recording for y’all…featuring the lovely Jane Tyrrell. Feel free to share it around as you please. In the last few weeks, Triple J have been playing excerpts from that same Ausmusic Month set and the entire set for their Live At The Wireless program. … Continue reading Horrorshow – New Years Excitment

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Bonjah added to Plutonic & G Love’s Moonshine Lemonade Shows **Win a double pass to SYD or MELB show**

Jim Steps

Plutonic and G Love have announced that they will be bring Melbourne blues and roots outfit, Bonjah, with them for their Moonshine Lemonade shows in Melbourne and Sydney in January. Plutonic (of Muph & Plutonic) and G Love (of G Love and Special Sauce) have spent a year collaborating from opposites sides of the globe to produce their full-length album Moonshine Lemonade – a raunchy mix of blues, hip hop, grit and swagger. The album’s first single, F@#k It has exploded online, hitting 16,000 plays in just 6 days on the blog All Aussie Hip Hop and reaching Number 9 … Continue reading Bonjah added to Plutonic & G Love’s Moonshine Lemonade Shows **Win a double pass to SYD or MELB show**

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B wiv Deece: New Film Clip “Escape Artist Gate”

Jim Steps

Crew, motivation, good times and building blocks for the future reflect the past year for B wiv Deece and co. What better way to celebrate than putting together a FREE ep featuring some of the dudes that made the past year one to remember; Unleash The Beast features: such beasts as Maundz, Fatty Phew, G Force, Fluent Form and Luke Mac. All bringing their unique personalities with Deece over B wivs‘ ever growing banger catalogue. Fully produced by the man B wiv, Unleash The Beast has a soundscape that stretches from laid back light-hearted to the serious. The EP also … Continue reading B wiv Deece: New Film Clip “Escape Artist Gate”

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Skryptcha – Big Time (Taku Remix) FREE DOWNLOAD

Jim Steps

As it is the festive season, it’s only fair to share the love and what better way to do that then with a previously unheard/unreleased track. The man serving up this delicasy is none other than Skryptcha. The track titled Big Time was originally slated for the recent The Numbers release but Skryp felt like the production wasn’t quite strong enough. In the meantime he got Perth beatsmith Ta-Ku to boss it up and he’s KILLED IT. You find that track below as a FREE download. Make sure you grab this one quick and Merry Christmas. You can also purchase … Continue reading Skryptcha – Big Time (Taku Remix) FREE DOWNLOAD

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Bigfoot Interview – Giant Steps: Imbeciles, Inoffensive Smooth Talking & Emo-Rhymers

Jim Steps

aahh: After years and years of waiting, we’ve finally copped the debut LP from “giant” of the scene Bigfoot. Why has it taken so long for us all to see a full length Bigfoot solo album? Bigfoot: I spent a lot of time working on music for other people, doing shows, moving house a whole lot of times, paying bills & laying on my back in hospital.  I’ve never had somewhere stable to record everything, as evidenced by the number of different studios “Giant Steps” was recorded in, so I could never complete tracks to my satisfaction until recently.  I … Continue reading Bigfoot Interview – Giant Steps: Imbeciles, Inoffensive Smooth Talking & Emo-Rhymers

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Rappertag #27 – Simplex

Jim Steps

This is the 27th installment of rappertag featuring Simplex So far it’s been: 12.) Lotek 13.) 1/6 14.) Suffa 15.) Headlock 16.) Lazy Grey 17.) BVA 18.) Class A MC 19.) The Tongue 20.) Tuka 21.) Drapht 22.)Sesta 23.) K21 24.) Vents 25.) Maundz 26.) Delta 27.) Simplex To Come: Motion Emcee Simplex will drop his long-awaited solo joint on Obese early next year titled Audiobiography. One of this country’s most talented (and under-rated) hip hop talents to grace this country. Simplex’s solo album is slated for a mid-year 2010 release. The album is pretty much a collection of tracks … Continue reading Rappertag #27 – Simplex

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A Christmas Gift From Plutonic & G Love *Win, Win Win*

Jim Steps

As a little Christmas gift to our readers we have 2 double passes to giveaway to the Moonshine Lemonade shows with G Love and Plutonic at the Northcote Social Club in Melbourne on January 14 and at the Oxford Art Factory in Sydney on January 15!  All you have to do to be in the running is send your name and daytime phone number to allaussiecomps@gmail.com and tell us why you must be at this show! Winners will be announced just before Christmas.   The first single from the new collaboration Fuck It has been going off, reaching an incredible … Continue reading A Christmas Gift From Plutonic & G Love *Win, Win Win*

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allaussie hip hop spotlight on: Tom Thum – The Versatile Voicebox

Jim Steps

‘Tom Thum appears to have swallowed an entire orchestra and several backing singers’ The Guardian (UK) ‘There are not enough superlatives to describe the wonder of this beatboxing virtuoso – I am still trying to figure out how he got those sounds out of his mouth’ The Daily Telegraph (UK) ‘The mic master seems to have an orchestra living in his throat: trumpet blasts, guitar strums and samples from classic songs including Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” effortlessly spout from his mouth’ Time Out, NY These are apt quotes to describe the performance of one of Australia’s most prominent and respected … Continue reading allaussie hip hop spotlight on: Tom Thum – The Versatile Voicebox

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Dialect & Despair – Games Wired [Film Clip]

Jim Steps

This is the second film clip from Dialects & Despair’s album The Vortex. Available from JB HI FI, iTunes and all good record stores.  For a long time Dialect has been earmarked as one of the most talented hip hop emcees in this country, now, with producer Despair, that talent has shone on The Vortex, slated as one of the top hip hop album releases in 2010. The Adelaide producer and emcee are on the same wavelength to produce intelligent hip hop that respects their culture while pushing their scene. Director – Nima Nabili Rad Editor – Daniel Principe Producers … Continue reading Dialect & Despair – Games Wired [Film Clip]

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Golden Era 2011 Mixtape (Jan 17, 2011)

Jim Steps

This is a snippet from the forthcoming Golden Era 2011 Mixtape (dropping January 17, 2011.) The Mixtape will feature new and old music from Hilltop Hoods, Funkoars, Vents & Briggs. The beat in the video is Slaine’s ’99 Bottles’. Golden Era are currently running a sale for their online store. Use the voucher below to receive 15% off your order. For all of those producers out there…Golden Era heads Suffa and Trails have released drum samples for everyone to download and use. You can find the links to the downloads below. Suffa Drums Trials Drums Continue reading Golden Era 2011 Mixtape (Jan 17, 2011)

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Trem – Omega Man Video

Jim Steps

Trem from Lyrical Commission has just dropped his new single from his forthcoming For The Term Of His Natural Life. Trem released the underground classic Sheer Talent EP in 1998 but put out no more solo efforts since, making this new album Trem’s debut LP. “We from a lost land, where the clock’s hands is stopped, before the rot set in, before they shot Scott La Rock, before the shops stocked rap in a section called urban, and every third person’s thinking they’re word surgeons.” If one man in Australia embodies the mantra of quality over quantity, it’s Melbourne emcee … Continue reading Trem – Omega Man Video

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That’s Them – The G Up (Free Download)

Jim Steps

It’s here! The G Up is That’s Them’s new full-length release, a collection of seventeen heavy tracks showcasing their new brand of sound. With Nebs at the helm of production throughout it’s entirety, The G Up sees That’s Them bashing up genres such as grime, hip-hop and dubstep to create The G Up sound. A follow up to their 2009 LP Stay Up, the album contains collaborations with the likes of Kerser, Leanne Russo, Rinse (Bingethinkers) Anthony “Rats” McCarthy, Swarmy, Smash Brothers, Scott Burns, DJ Dephy and DJ Mathmatics. Download the album here now for free, and catch That’s Them … Continue reading That’s Them – The G Up (Free Download)

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Whisper: The Free Album feat. Mantra, 13th Son, A-Diction & more

Jim Steps

Whisper is the triple threat. He’s an experienced emcee and producer, plus, the boy can sing! Whisper has been steadily producing beats for over 7 years and rapping for over 10, but he has only just begun to unleash his melodic vocal stylings, at the insistence of those who have worked with him. In 2005, hip-hop crew Equills, consisting of Whisper, and his partners in crime, Mantra and DJ Wax Vandal, released an LP The New Threat to wide critical acclaim. The New Threat shows Whisper’s talent as, not only an emcee, but as a producer, with a large proportion of the beats being Whisper productions. Equills played … Continue reading Whisper: The Free Album feat. Mantra, 13th Son, A-Diction & more

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Jake Biz – Purgatory 2 (Free DL)

Jim Steps

With a string of recent guest appearances alongside some of Australias finest artists and the success of his Purgatory June 2010 release receiving some 900 plus downloads, Jake Biz returns with the second instalment titled Purgatory 2. In the lead up to the full length debut Commercial Hell droppin early 2011 on Karsniogenics, Jake Biz is set to blaze a hellish trail across the scene. Purgatory 2 kicks off enlisting the talents of Australian legends Bias B and Lazy Grey to throw down on The Statesmen produced stomper Getthefuckouttahere – Remix, with the EP culminating in the 750 Rebels feature … Continue reading Jake Biz – Purgatory 2 (Free DL)

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FREE EP: B wiv Deece – Unleash The Beast

Jim Steps

Crew, motivation, good times and building blocks for the future reflect the past year for B wiv Deece and co. What better way to celebrate than putting together a FREE ep featuring some of the dudes that made the past year one to remember; Unleash The Beast features: such beasts as Maundz, Fatty Phew, G Force, Fluent Form and Luke Mac. All bringing their unique personalities with Deece over B wivs‘ ever growing banger catalogue. Fully produced by the man B wiv, Unleash The Beast has a soundscape that stretches from laid back light-hearted to the serious. The EP also … Continue reading FREE EP: B wiv Deece – Unleash The Beast

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Briggs – So Dangerous EP feat. Trials OUT NOW!

Jim Steps

Briggs new single So Dangerous is out now on iTunes. Not only does Trials of the Funkoars contribute vocals to So Dangerous he also put together a remix exclusively for the single release. A filmclip for the single will follow in February, until then you can get So Dangerous by clicking here. From the moment Briggs dropped his self-released debut EP, the brilliant and groundbreaking Homemade Bombs (2009), it was obvious to everyone that this marked the arrival of a powerful and unique voice on the scene. His indigenous roots and his rural upbringing in the small country town of … Continue reading Briggs – So Dangerous EP feat. Trials OUT NOW!

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Rappertag #25 – Maundz

Jim Steps

This is the 25th installment of rappertag featuring Maundz! So far it’s been: 1). 360 2). Urthboy 3.) Brad Strut 4.) Fraksha 5.) Bias B 6.) Newsense 7.) Briggs 8.) Hunter 9.) The Master 10.) Hau 11.) Nay 12.) Lotek 13.) 1/6 14.) Suffa 15.) Headlock 16.) Lazy Grey 17.) BVA 18.) Class A MC 19.) The Tongue 20.) Tuka 21.) Drapht 22.)Sesta 23.) K21 24.) Vents 25.) Maundz To Come: Delta A 3 Camera Breakdown of the Maundz Rappertag (25). Filmed & Edited on 3 cameras simultaneously at the Crate Cartel Leisure Suite by Full Clip (Heata & Discourse) … Continue reading Rappertag #25 – Maundz

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M-Phazes Lands Placement On Redman’s New Album Reggie!!

Jim Steps

Looks like M-Phazes is keeping himself busy on both hemispheres.  Just a few weeks after he’s awardedan Aria for Best Urban Album with Good Gracious,  Phazes lands a placement on Redman’s 7th studio LP, Reggie which dropped last week!  Check out the stream (sorry no downloads)  for Cheerz which is track #9 on Reggie, which features Ready Roc and Melanie Rutherford.  Be sure to support the Funk Doctor by coppin’ the album which is out now!! Reggie iTunes Buy Link Continue reading M-Phazes Lands Placement On Redman’s New Album Reggie!!