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Koolta releases new single – Poison feat. Prime

September 10, 2012 Jim Steps

The last two months have been momentous for the Adelaide MC and Producer Koolta. In July, he released the eagerly anticipated debut album The Extraordinary Average Joe (Obese Distribution), sold out his Adelaide album launch, and won over a crowd of 6000+ when opening for the Hilltop Hoods at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. In August, he was announced one of the winners of the JJJ Unearthed Parklife Competition and the MRC’s (Media Resource Centre of SA) Clip It! Initiative. And now, the beginning of September marks the release of the impressive new single, Poison. Musically, the song is incredibly catchy, with … Continue reading Koolta releases new single – Poison feat. Prime

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Elefant Traks Welcomes New Signing Jimblah

September 10, 2012 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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Third Chapter – B.Two ~ Burn ‘Em Down

September 4, 2012 Jim Steps

Take a love for hip hop, mix it with some natural talent, then blend it with countless hours of hard work, and you get one of the most genuine homies you will ever meet, Australian turntablist and DJ B.Two. B.Two Showed Melbourne what was up a few weeks ago with a performance that blew the roof of The Laundry in Fitzroy. He defended and won the Australian DMC World DJ Champion title and is now off to London to rep us at the world finals. Third Chapter have collaborated with the man himself on their latest release bringin’ you, B.Two~ … Continue reading Third Chapter – B.Two ~ Burn ‘Em Down

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Jimblah triple j Unearthed Artist Of The Week

September 1, 2012September 10, 2012 Jim Steps

Jimblah is well known as a strong young Aboriginal man, highly respected amongst his peers and wider community. As well as his music, Jimblah has worked hard as a tutor over the past seven years. He is employed by organisations such as Deadly Vibe, Lower Murray Nungas Club, Carclew Youth Arts and Kurruru Youth Performing Arts. Through mentoring and teaching, Jimblah has had the chance to teach what he loves – Hip Hop. He has had the opportunity to run workshops in regional areas such as the Flinders Ranges, Ceduna, Leigh Creek, Maree, Copley, Iga Warta, Port Lincoln, Port Augusta, … Continue reading Jimblah triple j Unearthed Artist Of The Week

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Broken Lock x Steen Jones

August 24, 2012 Jim Steps

Known for drawing inspiration from music and its natural sub cultures, Melbourne based jewelry and design line Broken Lock has collaborated with tattoo and visual artist Steen Jones on a limited edition, 24-piece collection of pendants. From drawing to pendant, these handcrafted and sculpted pieces draw reference from Steen’s traditional tattoo influence and Broken Lock’s raw, creative design. The sterling silver pendants feature 6 different characters: Bulldog, Wolf, Panther, Horse, Eagle and Skull. Indicative of their attention to detail, the jewelry box contains a custom BL X SJ engraved hip-flask and a mini bottle of spirits, and can be bought on the night … Continue reading Broken Lock x Steen Jones

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The Funkoars – Carl Sagan

August 21, 2012 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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Letters To The Sun – Coin + Akouo

August 20, 2012August 20, 2012 Jim Steps

Originating from two of the most musically isolated parts of Australia, Perth rapper Coin (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 since early 2011. The duo (now known better under the moniker Letters To The Sun) draw inspiration from a range of musical 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, Perth based MC Coin collaborated … Continue reading Letters To The Sun – Coin + Akouo

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Purpose drops new track ‘I Know It’s Late’ & announces winners of his guest verse comp ‘Sleep Walkers’ from Sydney

August 16, 2012 Jim Steps

Mid-morning Monday Purpose released a brand new track titled ‘I Know It’s Late’. This is an exclusive, not to be featured on his album, but one of a handful of songs he will be releasing free for fans in the lead up to his debut album Where It Starts due late Spring.   Kicking the week off to an exciting start, he also performed a brand new song off of Where It Starts via Live Stream on Soundpond.net before announcing Sleep Walkers as the winners of his guest verse competition which sent Facebook into a frenzy the past week gone. With Obesity 2 dropping tomorrow, which … Continue reading Purpose drops new track ‘I Know It’s Late’ & announces winners of his guest verse comp ‘Sleep Walkers’ from Sydney

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Blades – The Future

August 16, 2012 Jim Steps

Newcastle hip hop band Blades welcome the release of their new single, Future. Combining an electric mix of drum and bass, dub-step and electro beats against a hip hop canvas, the trio comprising of Kid Lyrical, Wizadry & Likewyse partner the track with anthem-inspiring rhymes to create the perfect party jam. Featuring the vocals of Carmen Smith, who appeared on the popular TV show The Voice, the song is the first to be added to the Hot 30 by a Newcastle band this year. With three independently produced and released albums and a 2008 tour of Europe under their belts, Blades have transformed themselves … Continue reading Blades – The Future

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360: Breakthrough Artist of 2012

August 13, 2012August 13, 2012 Jim Steps

It’s been a big 365 days for homegrown hip-hop star 360. Since releasing his debut album Falling & Flying in September last year, Matt Colwell has reached platinum plus status, remaining comfortably in the official ARIA Top 50 chart for 44 weeks! He has landed the headlining slots at various summer festivals and has just released his new single and video clip for Run Alone. As a huge thank you to his legions of fans for their ongoing support so far, 360 will release a brand new unreleased track Please Forgive Me plus four new live recordings as part of … Continue reading 360: Breakthrough Artist of 2012

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Skryptcha – Mindful (Out Now)

August 9, 2012 Jim Steps

Skryptcha has a knack for making the philosophical non-confrontational. His second masterpiece Mindful is not unlike it’s creator; preceptive, sharp and ahead of its time. After the notoriety surrounding previous LP Numb3rs, and break out EP Left to Write, the slick young wordsmith has found time to knock out a Journalism degree, and travel substantially. Crafted during the most pivotal years of his life, Mindful takes a considered look at Skryptcha’s unique journey thus far. Mindful’s production was expertly handled by illustrious US producer Illmind, a long-time favourite beat-maker of Skryptcha’s. Throughout the album, a dynamic emcee-producer synchronicity is evident, Illmind … Continue reading Skryptcha – Mindful (Out Now)

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New Video Clip: 360 – Run Alone

August 6, 2012 Jim Steps

The last couple of months have seen Melbourne rapper 360 embark on his massive national Flying Tour, of which all 19 show dates were completely sold out. Huge crowds across Australia crammed into venues to catch the electrifying 360 live show and left the venue hot sweaty and extremely satisfied. Sixty now has his eyes firmly set on some massive festival performances in the months ahead, with his recent set at Splendour in the Grass, his upcoming performance at Fat As Butter in Newcastle, the Foreshore Festival in Canberra and a very special performance at the V8 Supercars Armor All … Continue reading New Video Clip: 360 – Run Alone

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Rapaport – Patterns Mixtape

July 25, 2012 Jim Steps

Rapaport is one the most creatively diverse MCs in Australia and co-label manager of Big Village. For the last 8 years Rapaport has contributed extensively to the Sydney hip hop/ arts scene in various groups and artistic projects as an MC, manager, musician and producer. Rapaport is a founding member of Loose Change with Ellesquire and P Major, and guitarist and front man of live band The Phonies, who released their debut EP Keeping It Fake in 2007. He is also creator and director of Hip Hop theatre, game show Sketch The Rhyme, which is a 12 piece live show … Continue reading Rapaport – Patterns Mixtape

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Skryptcha – Mindful

July 11, 2012August 9, 2012 Jim Steps

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Hilltop Hoods – Shredding The Balloon Official Video Clip Preview

July 9, 2012July 13, 2012 Jim Steps

Tune into WTF on Channel [V] from 4pm on Wednesday July 11 for the exclusive world premiere of Hilltop Hoods’ – Shredding The Balloon video. They will also have the premiere posted online. Shredding The Balloon is the follow up to the triple platinum single I Love It and airplay hit Speaking In Tongues from the band’s latest number one album, Drinking From The Sun. To whet your appetite for the Shredding The Balloon video, check out these exclusive pics. Hilltop Hoods || Facebook || Source Continue reading Hilltop Hoods – Shredding The Balloon Official Video Clip Preview

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The Last Kinection – ‘Nutches’ Deluxe Version

July 5, 2012 Jim Steps

Elefant Traks is proud to be reissuing a deluxe version of The Last Kinection’s – Nutches album for NAIDOC Week. Dubbed a ‘classic’ by the ABC it contains the beautiful single Balooraman and crowd favourites including Black & Deadly and Commercial Radio featuring Urthboy. The deluxe version has been beautifully repackaged with new artwork and includes four previously unreleased remixes. The Last Kinection are made up of brother and sister Weno (vocals/producer) and Nay (vocals), belonging to the Kabbi Kabbi people of South East Queensland as well as DJ and producer Jaytee. They’ve already achieved an impressive tally of five … Continue reading The Last Kinection – ‘Nutches’ Deluxe Version

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Fall from Grace – a solo exhibition by Rone

July 1, 2012 Jim Steps

Best known for the distinctive female centrepieces of his paste ups and murals on the walls of Melbourne, globetrotting street artist Rone returns to his home town for his first local show of 2012 in the more conventional surroundings of Collingwood’s Backwoods Gallery. Fall from Grace sees Rone continue to showcase his female muse, but in a different light across 12 new works – four on canvas (including one triptych), four on brick and four on paper, all peeled, tattered and aged to reflect the outdoor environment he’s accustomed to working in. Fall from Grace explores the idea of personal change … Continue reading Fall from Grace – a solo exhibition by Rone

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Phable – All Jeans Tell A Story

June 27, 2012 Jim Steps

The humble pair of jeans is considered a classic. Phable has hand made the new classic. Established in Sydney, Phable was built on the drive of denim designers Brody and Luke as a creative outlet, a vent, a punching bag for a vision formed by the loss of identity created by mass production. Using the most prestigious Japanese selvedge denim available, buttons and rivets from Italy and vintage construction techniques, these guys know their denim. They also know the unwritten stories that lie dormant within raw denim. Phable is proud with the fact that they only do half a job … Continue reading Phable – All Jeans Tell A Story

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Obesecity 2 Winners

June 27, 2012 Jim Steps

Ten years ago, when Australian hip hop was little known, still struggling to be heard, Obese Records released the first ObeseCity compilation. Emcees and producers from across Australia, who are now revered as pioneers, contributed tracks. The likes of Hilltop Hoods, Muph and Plutonic, Bias B, Pegz, Hunter and many more, united to give their young genre a stronger voice. Now, ten years later, Obese Records has much to celebrate as an independent label. With over sixteen rostered artists, an extensive distribution roster, three platinum records, three gold records, four ARIA awards, and countless fans from around the world. … Continue reading Obesecity 2 Winners

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Taylor Made Tactix – Uninvited Guests

June 24, 2012 Jim Steps

Introducing Taylor Made Tactix (TMT), the Hip Hop 4 from the southern suburbs of Adelaide consisting of MC’s Mesha, Mnops and Senca along with veteran Australian Turntablist DJ Snair (Social Change, Cross Bred Mongrels, BattleHoggs). TMT’s journey begins at Morphett Vale High School in 2001 where MC Mesha would frequent ciphers with Johny C and Eckles building up steam in local battles. It was in these freestyle circuits where Mnops would appear all guns blazing, eventually joining the TM team along with MC Senca (formally of Peripheral Visions). By 2006 TMT began making their presence known in the local scene delivering boom-bap … Continue reading Taylor Made Tactix – Uninvited Guests

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Illy – Heard It All Review

June 22, 2012June 22, 2012 Jim Steps

Following the success of his sophomore LP The Chase, fans have already begun counting down the days towards the next Illy album. With the drop of Illy’s newest single Heard It All, we all know that it can’t be far off. Heard It All, having been released a fortnight ago, is already in popular demand amongst staunch Illy fans and new comers alike. Illy uses Heard It All as an opportunity to investigate his inner convictions, while questioning the whole notion of creative originality. The track excels with Illy’s personable delivery and strength of conviction. Illy seems to be a … Continue reading Illy – Heard It All Review

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Rapaport 100 Bars Promo Video

June 21, 2012 Jim Steps

Big Village Records label boss Rapaport has dropped a banging new vid of 100 bars of grimey badness over the biggest grime beat of 2011, Faze Miyake’s Take Off. The video is the first piece of media to promote the forthcoming solo Rapaport mixtape Patterns, which will be out in the month of July. The release is a bossy step into the grime and Bass music sound with all the beats sitting on the 140 bpm mark. Rapaport has had a curiously diverse musical output since he released his debut solo album Laughing On The Inside independently in 2009. From laid back … Continue reading Rapaport 100 Bars Promo Video

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Purpose – Alive

June 20, 2012 Jim Steps

Purpose’s second single Alive is out today accompanied by a cinematic film clip courtesy of EightLimb Films. Coming off a string of radio appearances, performances all around the country and with the release of his album Where It Starts fast approaching, this video is another strong foot forward for the young MC/Producer. The song features cuts by long time collaborator DJ Hacksaw, and is produced by Eslev of Full Tote Odds. The digital single is available on iTunes here and features an incredible remix by Mr Trials of the Funkoars. Where It Starts coming soon! Purchase || Facebook || Twitter || … Continue reading Purpose – Alive

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Purpose – Come Together Festival and triple j Hip Hop Show Performances

June 19, 2012 Jim Steps

The 2nd single from Purpose’s upcoming album Where It Starts is dropping tomorrow July 20. The track titled Alive, will be released alongside the official film clip shot & edited by EightLimb Films. To celebrate the launch of the new single Alive, Purpose has been releasing a video a day until the single finally drops tomorrow. Late last we were treated to a sneak peek of the new film clip and single. Yesterday Purpose also released a nice little clip from when he visited the triple j studio’s in Sydney last week. There is a bit of the interview and of … Continue reading Purpose – Come Together Festival and triple j Hip Hop Show Performances

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Purpose – ‘Alive’ Sneak Peak

June 15, 2012 Jim Steps

Purpose is releasing his second single titled Alive next Wednesday, June 20th and has just put out a sneak peak of the film clip put together by EightLimb Films. Coming off a stellar performance at the sold out Come Together Festival, Alive is sure to tick all the right boxes. With the release of his album Where It Starts fast approaching, this new video is looking to take things up another notch yet again for the Adelaide MC/Producer. The song features cuts by long time collaborator DJ Hacksaw, and is produced by Eslev of Full Tote Odds. The digital single will be available June 20th … Continue reading Purpose – ‘Alive’ Sneak Peak

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2012 Australian DMC Championships

June 6, 2012 Jim Steps

Broken Playground, Store DJ and Rane, along with our friends at Twisted Pair Audio and Monster Energy are proud to present the return of the DMC DJ Championships to Australia in 2012. The tour will begin on the 22nd of June with a State Final held in VIC, NSW, QLD, WA and SA and the National Finals will be held in Melbourne on August the 18th. The national winner will be flown to the UK in September to compete in the World Finals. This year entrants allowed their choice of Digital Vinyl System and their own choice of mixer to … Continue reading 2012 Australian DMC Championships

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Delta – Alien EP

June 1, 2012December 11, 2013 Jim Steps

Delta stands unparalleled as a seasoned cultural ambassador for purist hip hop in Australia. Since releasing The Second Story three years ago, the hip hop world has been anxiously awaiting his next release. Beloved for his dependable quality of production, lyricism and execution, Delta is a champion of his craft. The first single from upcoming album Pyramid Schemes (due late 2012) is Alien, a hypnotic sample-heavy track which explores human identity outside of the rat race, among the infinite cosmos that lies beyond. Alien is introduced by a foreword from the father and original architect of hip hop, DJ Kool … Continue reading Delta – Alien EP

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Illy – Heard It All

May 23, 2012June 18, 2012 Jim Steps

Illy returns in 2012 with his surefire hit of a single Heard It All from upcoming third album Bring It Back. Following the success of career defining sophomore LP The Chase, fans have been anticipating the next Illy release with baited breath. Heard It All embraces the irony of releasing something original, when everything seems to have been done before. Personable and full of conviction, in this track Illy investigates what he stands for, while aknowledging his fans for their ongoing support. “I was having a really tough time getting inspired to write recently. I wrote this (Heard It … Continue reading Illy – Heard It All

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aahh spotlight on: Empress MC

April 28, 2012 Jim Steps

More often than not, when it comes to the realm of hip-hop, women tend to be grouped in a class separately to their male counterparts, almost like they could never reach the level of talent that male MC’s do. The phrase “she’s good for a female rapper” is all too familiar and one that, in reality, shouldn’t even exist, especially when real talent knows no boundaries. Preparing for her ascendance into the hip hop stratosphere for many years now, Sydney’s Empress MC is ready to show the world what she’s about, not only as a rapper, but as a writer and … Continue reading aahh spotlight on: Empress MC

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Funkoars – Vamoose

April 28, 2012 Jim Steps

The Funkoars have dropped a 3rd film clip from their critically acclaimed album The Quickening. Vamoose was produced by Full Clip Productions and features the acting stylings of Benjie McNair of Neighbours fame. The clip is a biting social commentary on the state of the economy done in true Oars fashion. The video is best summed up by YouTube user KrazyBot: “Absolutely moving and inspirational clip. The camera roll towards the protagonist creates a sense of desperation within the responder as we watch him try in vain to make enough sandwiches as he is struck by projectiles. Audience members are … Continue reading Funkoars – Vamoose