Tag: Australian Hip Hop

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Chasm & Lazy Grey Rusty Griz

Jim Steps

Sydney based producer Chasm is back! Check out the exclusive sneak-peek​ for the new single from Chasm & Lazy Grey available via iTunes August 5th through Obese Records. Be on the lookout for the next Chasm project coming towards the end of the year. Check out Rusty Griz below. Out on iTunes – August 5 through Obese Records Produced by Chasm. Lyrics written and performed by Lazy Grey. Recorded by Dcide @ The Family Home. Lazy Grey appears courtesy of Karsniogenics. Mixed & Mastered by Dan Elleson @ Dan’s Dojo Artwork by Dcide Continue reading Chasm & Lazy Grey Rusty Griz

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Rapper Tag #38 – Seth Sentry

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Rapper Tag #38 live from Loungeroom, Coburg. Filmed by dands1 – Introduced to the live circuit in 2003 through performances with local hip hop/drum and bass outfit D.S.O.L.  Seth quickly became a fixture at Elf Tranzporter’s seminal ‘Phat Logic’ night from 2003-‘05, where he honed a freestyle technique that ultimately gained him local prominence through a third placing in the 2005 Revolver Battles competition. By this time he also organized and kicked off the successful weekly ‘Sideshow Freaks’ night at The Old Colonial in Fitzroy. Featuring a weekly line up of emcees and acts from around Australia, it was here he met and began … Continue reading Rapper Tag #38 – Seth Sentry

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Illy – Cigarettes: New film clip

Jim Steps

This is the third single from Illy’s wildly successful sophomore release The Chase, this track Cigarettes features Hue Blanes of the Melodics, with production by ARIA award‐winning M‐Phazes. Music video by Rockaway Media This October, Illy hits the road for his biggest tour yet. With relentless live shows and two acclaimed albums under his belt, the emcee has earned his crown as one of our of country’s top hip hop artists. With Sydney’s Spit Syndicate and Darwin’s Sietta joining the bill, and ARIA Award winning producer M-Phazes as host, this tour is the perfect follow-up to the 21 date (mostly sold out) album tour last March. It’s been one hell of a ride for Illy, with singles Pictures, It Can’t Wait’ (Feat. … Continue reading Illy – Cigarettes: New film clip

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Solo – Rapper Tag #37 (Horrorshow)

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Rapper tag #37 live from Brooklyn, NYC – The Rapper Tag Jagganaut marches on with MC Solo from Horrorshow, chilling it back a minute in Brooklyn NYC.  Horrorshow recently performed at the One Day at The Basement show earlier this year. The gig featured all acoustic sets from Joyride, Spit Syndicate and Horrorshow and was based around the guys reimagining their songs using the talents of their musician friends from other inner west bands like Made In Japan and Milan. If peeps are interested in tracking down some more recordings from the night, acoustic versions of two songs – Waiting For The 5:04 and a cover of American Girl – are available on the bandtag … Continue reading Solo – Rapper Tag #37 (Horrorshow)

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Nymphlow – Ain’t It A Pity // City Under Siege // Digital 12″

Jim Steps

A forgotten child of note pads and spray-cans, Nymphlow is the writer’s emcee of 90’s hip-hop lost in a saturated new millennium. Influenced by the cerebral lyricism and DIY ethic of crews such as Wu-Tang Clan and D.I.T.C., Nymphlow’s authorial discipline as a recording artist offers a rebirth of hip-hop’s golden era. The homie Nymphlow just dropped his debut digital 12″ for free download so here’s your chance to pick it up. Produced by Geko, it features 2 remixes, one by WIK (Crate Cartel) and one by Newsense (BTE), with the cuts provided by Dazed. This is def one for the … Continue reading Nymphlow – Ain’t It A Pity // City Under Siege // Digital 12″

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Sietta – The Seventh Passenger (Out Now)

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Be prepared to be impressed by the fiery electronic soul of Darwin duo Sietta, and their debut album The Seventh Passenger. With a voice influenced by the rugged blues of Etta James and Memphis Minni, Caiti Baker’s powerful presence and themes of empowerment, love and hurt leave an unforgettable mark on the listener. In another time she may have gone down an R&B/pop path – such is her rich soaring delivery. Thankfully, Sietta didn’t dumb down; embracing a grittier direction, coated in a disarmingly alluring voice. As Kahlil Gibran said: ‘Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in … Continue reading Sietta – The Seventh Passenger (Out Now)

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Funkoars – Where I Am

Jim Steps

Tune into Richard Kingsmill’s ‘2011’ show from 6-9pm on Triple J this Sunday night to hear the premier of the Funkoars – Where I Am. They’re back! After going to ground 12 months ago, the Funkoars have resurfaced to deliver Where I Am the first single from their fourth LP The Quickening through Golden Era Records. Featuring filthy guitars, stomping drums and a bastard of a bass line, Where I Am brings back what’s been missing from Australian Hip-Hop – The Evil. Telling tales of parties past, Where I Am leaves the listener riding shotgun with the Funkoars as they tear … Continue reading Funkoars – Where I Am

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Hau – Back at it again. Audio newsletter goodness.

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This time rocking over Ski Beatz & Mos Def’s, ‘Taxi’ instrumental from the album, 24 Hour Karate School. Purchase here. See us perform next at: Da Klinic 10th Birthday Bash (Also performing: Briggs, Bias B, Vents, Terra Firma, K21) HQ Live, Adelaide Friday, July 29th The Beresford Hotel Gig (with Plutonic Lab on the drums) Bourke St, Surry Hills Saturday, August 6th Sydney Website  ||  MySpace  ||  Twitter (Hau)  ||  Twitter (Koolism)  ||  Blog  ||  YouTube Continue reading Hau – Back at it again. Audio newsletter goodness.

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Phrase Records Rock Cover For Charity

Jim Steps

Phrase has been given the opportunity to cover one of 3 classic Australian rock songs and it’s up to YOU to help him choose which song he’s going to cover. This is all to help raise money for the Heaps Decent initiative that is committed to the cause of finding and nurturing the creativity of underprivileged and Indigenous young people and has all been made possible through the help of the Snickers Sessions. Every vote cast will raise $1 for the Heaps Decent initiative and is giving you and your friends the opportunity to see Phrase cover the song of YOUR choice! Just hit … Continue reading Phrase Records Rock Cover For Charity

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MC Trey lends a hand in Fiji

Jim Steps

Hip Hop music will be used to raise awareness on social issues. And Fijian Australian hip-hop artist and community worker Thelma Thomas aka MC Trey has recently volunteered her time to assist members of FemLINKPacific’s Generation Next Project. For five days, MC Trey worked with Generation Next to co-write and produce music around the theme: Enhancing women’s participation for conflict prevention. “I will present free lyric writing, beat-making and digital storytelling workshops for Suva-based young women, on behalf of Fiji Youth Initiative (FYI),” she said in a statement. “A collaborative group song will be created which reflects and comments on social issues. … Continue reading MC Trey lends a hand in Fiji

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Vents – Rollin Balls Tour Hits QLD

Jim Steps

Vents feat. Adfu is to hit QLD this Weekend for the next leg of his Rollin Balls tour, he has also been added to The Homebake Line-up and has new T-Shirts available at the GE Store! – Catch Vents on the Rollin’ Balls Tour this weekend here: Brisbane TONIGHT July 22nd at the Step Inn feat. Choose Mics As mentioned Vents has also been added to Homebake 2011 alongside an all-start Australian line-up including Drapht, Ladyhawke and The Vines. You can also grab a Vents ‘Marked For Death’ T-Shirt at the Golden Era Online store now! Vents on Twitter  || Golden … Continue reading Vents – Rollin Balls Tour Hits QLD

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After Hours – Darker Days (Album Review)

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After Hours are back (after a long break) with their third release, an EP titled Darker Days. Available 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 (Pagen Elypsis) as well as production from Trials (Funkoars), Newsense (Hospice Crew) and Debate (Train of Thought). As members of the illustrious Certified Wise crew DJ Jugular, Edits, Headlock & Integer1 are back with their third release Darker … Continue reading After Hours – Darker Days (Album Review)

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Katalyst – Ready To Drop feat. Kween G

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Producing since the mid nineties, Sydney based Ashley Anderson initially recorded under the moniker of Moonrock with the late Illpickl, releasing a self titled album in early ’98 to critical acclaim, and went on to contribute tracks to the internationally renowned Cafe Del Mar. Katalyst, he had his first solo release with a track on the internationally respected, Dope on Plastic compilation. May 2002 saw the release of the Katalyst’s debut album Manipulating Agent. The first release for Invada Records, this well crafted album received remarkable acclaim. Initially Triple J album of the week, the album went on to earn … Continue reading Katalyst – Ready To Drop feat. Kween G

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360 – Stand The Fuck Up Mixtape (Art + Free Unreleased Track)

Jim Steps

With the release of Falling and Flying ever approaching, 360 has lined up another mixtape for his legion of fans. Stand The Fuck Up features not only the tracks below, but also the Lil Wayne rip Elbow On My Dick and guest shots from Illy, Pez, Justice & Kaos and more still rumoured to come, this tape is shaping up bigger and better than both volumes of Please Be Seated. 360 (Unreleased) – I Hate You Track recorded for 360’s upcoming second album ‘Falling & Flying’ (2011). (Cut from final track listing.) 360 X Vegas Aces X Gotye – Hearts A Mess 360 X Prime X Frank Ocean – Swim Good 360 X … Continue reading 360 – Stand The Fuck Up Mixtape (Art + Free Unreleased Track)

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Sprung Festival (Brisbane)

Jim Steps

Following the success of Sydney’s Come Together earlier this year, Brisbane is set to host the all-Australian hip hop festival Sprung in October.  Clockwork Entertainment are bringing the largest, all Aussie Hip Hop lineup to ever hit Brisbane. The Festival is an all ages gig and will be held at Brisbane’s 8000 capacity Riverstage venue on October 15. For its inaugural showing, festival organisers have managed to nab Drapht, The Funkoars, Illy, Pez & 360, Phrase, M-Phazes, Resin Dogs, Joelistics, Lowrider, Mantra, Diafrix, Lazy Grey and Pure Product. Along with the main stage, Sprung is also putting on a second stage to host 8 finalists from the Real Talk Battle … Continue reading Sprung Festival (Brisbane)

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Thorts – Discography (Free Download)

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Thorts has been putting in the hard yards since around 2005 and now has decided to “shed his skin” by releasing his collection of works over at his bandcamp page for FREE download. Not only can you pick up Thorts discography to date, you can also pick up a few rare gems, including a track featuring Hau and Ozi Batla with a beat by Admin. See what Thorts had to say about the whole thing below. “I have uploaded all my previous albums onto my bandcamp page for free download. Basically I feel like I need to shed my skin … Continue reading Thorts – Discography (Free Download)

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Home Grown – Da Klinics 10th Birthday Party @ HQ July 29th

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Tickets are selling fast for Da Klinic’s 10th Birthday Party held at HQ Adelaide on 29th of July and will featuring – Koolism -Bias B – Vents – Briggs – Terra Firma – K21 & more. Help join us for a night to remember. Tickets are avaialble now from Da Klinic and  Clinic 116. Prices are $25+bf (first round). $30+bf(2nd round). More information can be found here.  Continue reading Home Grown – Da Klinics 10th Birthday Party @ HQ July 29th

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Fatty Phew – The Best Things In Life Are Free Pt. 2 (Out Now)

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The name Fatty Phew is now very familiar to cherished lovers of the music scene that is Hip-Hop. His versatility has always been known to leave an indelible mark on Geelong’s music culture. Fatty Phew has achieved far more than he could have ever dreamt of at the ripe age of 13 when he started illustrating lyrics that would be the starting point for a thriving career. Growing up in the Geelong Hip-hop/Street scene, Phew saw that music culture was absent in his city and so he made it his mission to put Geelong on the Map. The passion he projects is emphasised by his will … Continue reading Fatty Phew – The Best Things In Life Are Free Pt. 2 (Out Now)

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MoneyKat – Each Footstep (Atonement)

Jim Steps

Each Footstep (Atonement) is the debut music video from international hip hop duo MoneyKat, MoneyKat comprising MCs Omar Musa (Australia) and Mighty Joe (California) are based in Melbourne and hope to take their unique brand of poetic, socially conscious hip hop to the world. The film clip for Each Footstep (Atonement) was shot by music video director Vis Pajori on the wintry streets of Melbourne in the early hours of the morning. Produced by New Zealand production team Fire and Ice (David Dallas, Scribe), the song is a soulful meditation on perseverance and self-betterment. MoneyKat will release their self-titled debut … Continue reading MoneyKat – Each Footstep (Atonement)

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Aphsub – The Crust (Out Now) *Win*

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Sevva, Sublime and Perennial are the three piece hip hop group APHSUB, formed back in 2001 in Adelaide, South Australia. The guys have recently released their debut LP The Crust. It details the working week of a typical Australian lower-middle class earner with all the ups and downs and hilarity that should come with it. Featuring artists on this album include Evan the Evolve and Koncept from the New York based group Brown Bag Allstars who came down to the Adelaide studio to work on the track As The Crowd Roars. Features cuts from DJ Hacksaw.  Tracklisting: Take It All Can’t Help It (It’s Not … Continue reading Aphsub – The Crust (Out Now) *Win*

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NJE – Like Food For The Soul

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NJE is a solo hip hop artist who raps about life experiences & topics that everyday people can relate too. He is based in the city of Campbelltown, in Sydney Australia, (Originally born in New Zealand to English parents).   In 2010 NJE put out his 2nd LP From The Outside Looking In, the album featured some well respected Aussie talent like Mind Over Matter, Phatchance, Torcha & more. The album also featured US R&B/Soul artist Danny Boy who sang with the late/great 2Pac on his tracks I Aint Mad At Cha & Picture Me Rolling. The album was very … Continue reading NJE – Like Food For The Soul

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360 – Falling & Flying

Jim Steps

True to the title of his upcoming album Falling & Flying, Melbourne hip-hop artist 360 has been through some serious ups and downs over the past 12 months. All that is about to change with the impending release of Falling & Flying, which after a feverish wait is now due to drop on 30th September.  Radio listeners will already be familiar with the hit single Just Got Started, which features Triple J favourite Pez and rides atop a supremely funky Whitest Boy Alive sample. Others will have caught 360 live with Pez and Maya Jupiter recently on the national Change … Continue reading 360 – Falling & Flying

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Under Pressure – The Mixtape (Out Now)

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After just a few months of working together, celebrated Cairns duo Fozzey & VanC present their full length recording debut, Under Pressure – The Mixtape not to be confused with their upcoming debut album, Under Pressure is an 18 track genre-straddling selection of collaborations, remixes and original recordings, exploring all aspects of urban music, including elements of dubstep, hip-hop and electro, rounded out with sensibilities of pop music. With an online buzz reaching deafening levels and their first single Go Getter on Australia’s largest urban compilation CD Blazin 2011, the timeOUT Magazine award nominated artists are ready to transform from local … Continue reading Under Pressure – The Mixtape (Out Now)

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Everfresh Crew @ NVG Studio Closing Event Friday July 8

Jim Steps

All good things come to an end and if you haven’t been to see The Everfresh Crew at the NGV Studio, this friday will be your last chance. In the gallery section the guys exhibited a lot of their older artworks from the early days of the studio and lots of photos that shed light on the studios history. Not to mention the Graff Mobile Van did-up as part of the installation component of the exhibition. This Friday will be your last chance to get down and check out this amazing exhibition. Come and see what some of Melbourne’s finest street … Continue reading Everfresh Crew @ NVG Studio Closing Event Friday July 8

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Ellesquire – Ready

Jim Steps

Big Village is an independent record label representing the new wave of Sydney’s finest hip hop artists. Tired of jostling for recognition as individual groups, Big Village artists came together to forge a joint identity and carve out new opportunities on their own terms. Consisting of Daily Meds, Loose Change, True Vibenation, Reverse Polarities, Tuka, Ellesquire and Jeswon, Big Village artists are dedicated to producing thought provoking and open-minded music that challenges the status quo. 2010 was a huge first year for Big Village, firmly establishing itself with strong releases by Tuka, Daily Meds and a free album from Loose … Continue reading Ellesquire – Ready

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Purpose releases 2 new tracks!

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Purpose released 2 new songs yesterday over the popular social media platform twitter. Purpose divulged that these songs are not for his album but he wanted people to enjoy new music as he prepares to release his debut album.  Purpose’s debut album Where it Starts will be out late 2011. The first song is called The Build Up (below). This song represents strength through circumstance. Every Rose (remix) , Produced by Purpose  Facebook || Twitter || Youtube || iTunes || Mixtape Link Bookings/General Enquiries: purpose.bookings@gmail.com Continue reading Purpose releases 2 new tracks!

Got Beef?

Got Beef? – War Of The Worlds Pt. 1

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Got Beef? is one of Australia’s most viewed rap battle league, and considered by many to be the best! Established in March of 2010, Got Beef? has already seen an array of international guests, and is increasingly doing bigger things for the Hip Hop scene in Australia. Got Beef? has brought high calibre MC’s such as 360 (AUS), Anecdote (AUS), Justice (AUS), The Saurus (USA), Madness (USA), Dirtbag Dan (USA), NoCanDo (USA), FLO (USA), and many more to compete together. Providing the fans with a sense of worldwide competition as we have also had guests from the UK, and Canada perform … Continue reading Got Beef? – War Of The Worlds Pt. 1

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Joelistics announces Voyager Tour

Jim Steps

Joelistics announces Voyager Tour, fresh from supporting the likes of The Herd and Lowrider, Joelistics gets set to hit the road for his first solo tour. Joelistics has been on a roll since his debut solo release Voyager. The uplifting single Glorious Feeling was met with high fives nationwide as radio embraced it and critics praised Joelistic’s gifted songwriting. Not only can the lad craft a punchy song and coin a sticky phrase but he’s also one of the most charismatic showmen in Australian music. The Voyager Tour Dates: Joelistics with special guests Ishu. Presented by Elefant Traks, SHM & Premier Artists Friday 22 … Continue reading Joelistics announces Voyager Tour

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Eskatology – Martyr Musik Vol. 1

Jim Steps

Eskatology is an indigenous Artist from Adelaide South Australia, Eskatology has been making some noise with his recent release Martyr Musik a 10 track free promotional Album available for free download below. Eskatology first found Hip-hop at the age of 9 whilst listening to a cousins mixtape of old N.W.A. tracks. At the age of 12 Jonathan Stier wrote his first rap which was a dedication to his Grandma that passed away. At the age of 14 he started recorded at a friend’s place to old beats that he found on a 10 dollar microphone, he would later do a … Continue reading Eskatology – Martyr Musik Vol. 1

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RECONciliation Beats feat. Urthboy & Muph + Plutonic

Jim Steps

Urthboy is stoked to be part of the huge RECONciliation Beats event at Musgrave Park, South Brisbane. Also playing is Muph & Plutonic, Impossible Odds, Jessica Mauboy, The Medics and many more. We’re on stage at 6pm. Tix are $25 through Oztix. Come for the party but share in the story that is genuine reconciliation with our proud Indigenous brothers and sisters. Plutonic Lab is one of Hip Hop’s illest producers and one of the few that slam dunks every remix he does. Urthboy has so much love and respect for the guy he wanted to share this remix he did of We Get Around with you. Enjoy … Continue reading RECONciliation Beats feat. Urthboy & Muph + Plutonic