The single ‘Vibe’ sets the tone for the upcoming release of JayCee’s debut album

Break away from the void where lyricism is nothing but self centered, magnified ego that you can’t particularly relate to. You know, the stories that don’t parallel with your life or the place and experiences you have lived because they are so far fetched. JayCee’s debut single ‘Vibe’ will re-instill some faith, with lyrics that juxtapose an Aussie’s lifestyle (Josh Cranstoun’s) in this day in age where these simple moments are overall, the most valuable in one’s life. ‘Vibe’ is the first track to be officially released by the newest Independent Brisbane Hip Hop act, setting the tone for the … Continue reading The single ‘Vibe’ sets the tone for the upcoming release of JayCee’s debut album

Force – Force [Produced by Zarkov]

Melbourne born and bred and raised on a diet of traditional hip hop both local and abroad, Force has been steadily building as an artist since his 2009 debut album Clouded, which featured Maundz, Hunter (RIP), A-Diction and more. From there it was evident that a respect for the art form reigned true. It’s now 2013 and whilst nothing has changed in the respect for the pioneers, the sound Force is bringing certainly has. After forming Down For The Count Records and releasing a slew of crew products, Force has now teamed up with Jackie Onassis producer Zarkov (Raph) to … Continue reading Force – Force [Produced by Zarkov]

Music News: Force [Prod. Zarkov]

Melbourne born and bred and raised on a diet of traditional hip hop both local and abroad, Force has been steadily building as an artist since his 2009 debut album Clouded, which featured Maundz, Hunter (RIP), A-diction and more. From there it was evident that arespect for the art form reigned true. 
It’s now 2013 and whilst nothing has changed in the respect for the pioneers, the sound 
Force is bringing certainly has. After forming Down For The Count Records and releasing a slew of crew products, Force has now teamed up with Jackie Onassis producer Zarkov (Raph) to release … Continue reading Music News: Force [Prod. Zarkov]

Big Noise – Dazed Benefit Show

Dazed is a producer/emcee and DJ for Down for The Count Records. He has just received the news that due to his high involvement with music throughout his life that his ears have given up and he will have to get nerve surgery and wear hearing aids for the rest of his life. He has been a long time supporter and contributor to the Hip Hop scene in Canberra, Sydney and now Melbourne and is highly respected throughout and has worked with many artists. The local hip hop scene has put forward some of it’s finest to do a benefit … Continue reading Big Noise – Dazed Benefit Show

Dazed – Hearing Not Listening

“And I don’t need more to blind me; my vision’s so unsightly, I’m sick of all the bullshit; it’s time to go out fighting.” Hearing Not Listening is the latest solo release from DFTC producer, DJ and MC, Dazed, dropping on 12″ vinyl, CD, and digital format on August 29, 2012. The album reveals a reflective honesty often lost in today’s bipolar and fragmented local scene. A true head dedicated to pure, hard hitting hip hop, Dazed delivers stories of his past with raw sincerity, straight up battle raps with support from a range of guests and original sounds that don’t … Continue reading Dazed – Hearing Not Listening

Choose Mics – Ghost Soup (May 13th)

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)