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Mantra Signs To Obese Records

Jim Steps

The moment that some would say, changed Mantra’s life forever. That’s right ladies and gentleman Melbourne emcee, Mantra has officially signed with Obese Records. Obese were hinting at the new signing all day on Twitter and even released this photo of the contract signing itself. Obese have signed some great talent as of late and we’re sure that they have got themselves another keeper with Mantra. You may remember Mantra from Equills (Mantra, Whisper, and DJ Wax Vandal) with their release The New Threat. The New Threat was a solid album, with some stand out tracks like You Get Down, … Continue reading Mantra Signs To Obese Records

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Hunter and Crew at L!ve.

Jim Steps

18+ Event. Entry is $15. Raffle at the door, prize = 5 free drinks & 2 free entries To The 100% Aus Beef Emcee Battles. Come down to L!VE on Light Square, November 6 for a huge night of raw aussie hip-hop. Hunter (SBX Crew) drops in all the way down from Perth, supported by After Hours (Certified Wise), K21 feat. Koolta & DJ Pt, Chase,  Lariken and Train. If you don’t know already, here is a bit of a bio on each artist. Hunter – Myspace / Facebook Hunter, born in Yokine, emerged as one of Perth’s most venomous … Continue reading Hunter and Crew at L!ve.

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

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Revolver MC Championship 2009 results

Jim Steps

The 11th annual Revolver MC Championship was held last week on Thursday 16th  September. Melbourne MCs, as well as a few from interstate who made the trip to enter the competition battled it out for the grand prize valued at over $8000. Local Defron was victorious with a unanimous decision form the judges. He beat Illuminate to the prize, who was also the 2008 runner up.  Crowd favourite, with a prize pack valued at $1000 was awarded to Gabi from Sydney. The final battle can be viewed on Revolver’s YouTube channel here. The remaining 14 battles will be online for … Continue reading Revolver MC Championship 2009 results

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Phrase Nominated For 2009 J Awa

Jim Steps

The next round of nominees for this year’s J Award (Triple J’s annual celebration of the best Australian albums of the year) have been announced. Emcee Phrase for his album Clockwork has been among the nominees put up this round. As we know Phrase’s album Clockwork sat tucked away on a shelf for many months due to the fact that no one wanted to release it. After hearing any one of the tracks on this solid album, you quickly realise that the labels involved must have seriously slept on this release. So everyone here at allaussie hip hop would like … Continue reading Phrase Nominated For 2009 J Awa

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Headstrong Company & DJ Sanchez Double Album Launch

Jim Steps

Headstrong Company and DJ Sanchez are set to blow Adelaide away with their double album launch.  Social Change, DJ Sum-One and Chris Bass play supports, the whole thing will be held @ Higher Ground (Light Square, under Night Train) on Halloween (Oct 31). Show highlights: –Headstrong Company album launch –DJ Sanchez “Back in the Mix” mixtape launch –Social Change –DJ-Sum-One trick set (ex Australia/New Zealand I.T.F. Champion) –Chris Bass +special guests Continue reading Headstrong Company & DJ Sanchez Double Album Launch

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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

DJ Bonez and Hau Collab

Jim Steps

DJ Bonez and Hau have known each other I guess since day one, but never got around to sit back and do up a number together, finally Bonez made the call and Hau came round to lace down a track for Bonez’ next album which is currently in the making. Bonez had this too say about the session: “was a great day and lace it down with pure confidence”. We look forward to hearing some big things from this project. Check out some of the pics taken from the day’s work above. Continue reading DJ Bonez and Hau Collab

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Sketch The Rhyme

Jim Steps

As a part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival, running from September 23, till October 11 hip hop will meet visual art in a theatrical improvised performance. This is a collaboration of artists, rappers and musicians where the audience is as much a part of the show as the performers. Artists sketch on paper which is filmed and projected live. Rappers freestyle about what the artists are drawing and audiences are invited to participate as the improvisation is structured into games. Games are inspired by Mr Squiggle, Pictionary and live animation. The live musical accompaniment is courtesy of Sydney hip hop … Continue reading Sketch The Rhyme

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DUAL ALBUM LAUNCH – Bias B & Lazy Grey

Jim Steps

Well it’s now confirmed that Bias B and Lazy Grey are set to perform combined shows in both Brisbane and Melbourne to launch their respective recent releases, Aerosol Era and The Soundtrack. Dates confirmed so far are – MELBOURNE – Friday OCTOBER 23 – THE ESPY Supports – Mata & Must,  Fluent Form, DJ Doc Felix. Hosted by Slap 618 BRISBANE – Saturday NOV 21 – THE STEP INN Supports – Fluent Form, DJ Complex other acts TBA. Sponsored by Phattape Hiphop Show Hosted by Sean B & Chubbadubbe. Continue reading DUAL ALBUM LAUNCH – Bias B & Lazy Grey

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Phrase and guests Sydney show

Jim Steps

It’s been awhile since our last post on Phrase and the Clockwork Tour so here is the latest. Our friends at Triple J and JTV have been proud to present Phrase in his first national wide headline tour. Phrase has hit the road with his band to perform tracks from his critically acclaimed album Clockwork. Currently, Phrase is at the mid point of a hectic tour and things are only set to get wilder. On Thursday October 1st at the Annandale Hotel, Sydney, Phrase will be giving punters the full Clockwork experience. Live with a 5 piece band plus a … Continue reading Phrase and guests Sydney show

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

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Ozi Batla Vs Young Libral (Triple J Hack)

Jim Steps

The Herd have officially pulled out of the Coal To Coast Festival after a shit storm of criticism. Ozi Batla appeared on Triple J’s Hack this afternoon defending The Herds position on pulling out of the festival. The band were scheduled to headline the event near Mackay tonight but pulled out at the last minute due to conflicting interests with the coal industry sponsors. How can a band/group come under fire for trying to spread their message to a larger audience. Having grown up in a mining town, I have seen first hand the negative effects that mining has not … Continue reading Ozi Batla Vs Young Libral (Triple J Hack)

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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

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The Herd Saga Continues

Jim Steps

The Herd have pulled out of the Coal to Coast Festival in Sarina, near Mackay. It’s believed that the Aussie hip-hop group decided not to perform this weekend after fans complained that they were supporting the coal industry and not the environment. Organiser David Gerrand says The Herd were always aware of the involvement of the coal industry. Ozi Batla will be responding to this on Triple J’s Hack tonight. Tune in from 530pm tonight. This story below written by Bianca Clare appeared on the Daily Mercury website, just a short time ago. THOUSANDS of teenagers have been given the … Continue reading The Herd Saga Continues

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The Herd Sell Out??? Who you kidding?

Jim Steps

An interesting event happened today, and I say interesting as we don’t usually see this type of thing in aussie hip hop. It seems that The Herd have come under fire for accepting to play at an upcoming gig dubbed the Coal To Coast Festival. It seems that the festival’s motives of ‘celebrating the benefits of mining to the community’, have upset some of the more political fans of The Herd. The argument spilled over on to the Elefant Traks website forum and has also had Urthboy twittering madly. As we know some of the views put forward on forums … Continue reading The Herd Sell Out??? Who you kidding?

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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)

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Dialectrix – Live for MTV

Jim Steps

With sturdy hip hop anthems, rapid fire lines and infectious beats, Sydney based MC Dialectrix is one of the impressive emerging acts on the aussie hip hop scene. Hailing from Sydney’s Blue Mountains, Dialectrix started his career at the tender age of 15. While his first encounters with hip hop were back yard party shindigs, it wasn’t until he teamed with DJ Platter Push, DJ Codeks, MC Immune and MC Joe New, to form the Down Under Beats Crew (DUB Crew), that he honed his swagger-infused freestyle sets that are currently commanding audiences around the country. One of the newest … Continue reading Dialectrix – Live for MTV

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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

Armed To The Teeth Tour – Bliss N Eso

Jim Steps

As we heard the other day Bliss n Eso would like to announce that they are taking time out of the recording of their fourth studio album to showcase their highly praised live show across the USA. Below you can find the dates. The Sydney trio has been confirmed to play shows in 15 US cities alongside Canada’s biggest hip-hop act, Swollen Members. After their hugely successful Flying Colours Live Tour the guys put a halt on playing shows to focus on getting the new album done. But an unrefusable offer coming directly from the iconic Canadian group will see … Continue reading Armed To The Teeth Tour – Bliss N Eso

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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

Class A Records

Kings Konekted – Trails to the Underlair: The Prequel

Jim Steps

I have to say we have slept a bit on this release.  So to make up for it were giving you a bit of a post from the guys myspace page. There has been a great response from everyone who has peeped this album and for a mixtape release, we think it’s a huge effort. The buzz on ozhiphop.com has been huge and some big head including 360 think these guys are ‘fucking good’. If your well familar with Kings Konekted you can catch the guys in Fortitude Valley, Queensland, at the Junilee Hotel October 24th. Prue Product, Vapor Ink … Continue reading Kings Konekted – Trails to the Underlair: The Prequel

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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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11th Annual Revolver MC Championship

Jim Steps

This Thursday (September 17), Revolver Upstairs are proud to present the 11th Annual Revolver MC Comp. Eleven years of unsurpassed talent battling their skills for a heavyweight title that has been held by such greats as The Tongue (NSW), Bias B (VIC), Justice (VIC) and Delta (SA). The winner prize pack is valued at over $8,000, and consists of cash plus a flight voucher, goods from sponsors including McKenna Bourban, Revolver Upstairs, Triple R, All Of The Above, Burn Crew, Chapel Tattoo, Colonel Tan’s, Factory Sound, Final Outline, Fur, Implant, Inpress, Madman, Obese, Ozhiphop, Razor Paint, Seven Milligram and Sneaker … Continue reading 11th Annual Revolver MC Championship

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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