Rapper, comedy writer, actor, children’s book author, Shepparton’s finest, and Yorta-Yorta man Briggs has released his newest single ‘Extra Extra’ through Island Records. ‘Extra Extra’ is the first taste from Briggs’ forthcoming EP, and his first solo body of work … Continue reading Briggs Releases brand new single ‘Extra Extra’
Two of Australia’s most critically acclaimed hip hop artists have released their joint project. A.B. Original is the collaboration between Briggs (Album of the Year recipient at the National Indigenous Music Awards 2015) and Trials, ARIA Award winning producer for Drapht, Illy, Hilltop Hoods, Seth Sentry and Funkoars among others. A.B. Original was born when the two artists were invited to perform at triple j’s 40 year celebration, Beat The Drum, in January 2015. They produced a short but powerful set which also included the special performance of ‘The Hunt’, a collaboration with Gurrummul performed earlier on triple j’s live … Continue reading A.B. Original release the year’s most important album ‘Reclaim Australia’
A.B. Original is the collaboration between Briggs (Album of the Year recipient at the National Indigenous Music Awards 2015) and Trials, ARIA Award winning producer for Drapht, Illy, Hilltop Hoods, Seth Sentry and The Funkoars among others. A.B. Original was born when the two artists were invited to perform at triple j’s 40 year celebration, Beat The Drum, in January 2015. They produced a short but powerful set which also included the special performance of ‘The Hunt’, a collaboration with Gurrummul performed earlier on triple j’s live at the wireless. They write songs in the spirit of N.W.A and West … Continue reading A.B. Original to Speak At Bigsound
Brisbane MC/Producer Calski has announced the release of the third single from his EP ‘Folkus’. The track, ‘Just Clap’, is an undeniably funky dancefloor starter featuring renowned Canberra-born MC, Hau, and will be released on 7” vinyl by pioneer Queensland hip hop label Hydrofunk Records. A meeting of two Australian Hip Hop veterans that promises to delight, ‘Just Clap’ sees Hau providing his trademark wordplay over an infectious Calski-laced bass-driven groove reminiscent of James Brown, Ozomatli and Prince all rolled into one. The ‘Just Clap’ 7” is out 19 July 2016 and boasts the equally impressive B-side track ‘One Hand … Continue reading Calski Folkus EP
Since releasing their debut EP in 2015, Coda Conduct have been turning heads across Australia. They’ve been chosen as triple j Unearthed Feature Artists, appeared on triple j Breakfast, played Groovin The Moo in Canberra, and received airplay across the country. Originally from Canberra, they now reside in Sydney, and continue to win fans with their high energy performances. Recent gigs have included supports for Citizen Kay, Charli 2Na, Pharoahe Monch, Tkay Maidza, Joelistics, Briggs, Mantra, Remi and more. With a dexterous flow, meticulously considered lyrics, and a tongue-in-cheek brand of humour, Coda Conduct are quickly gaining a name as an … Continue reading Coda Conduct Click Clack (Front N Back)
Two of Australia’s most critically acclaimed hip hop artists have announced a joint project. A.B. Original is the collaboration between Briggs (Album of the Year recipient at the National Indigenous Music Awards 2015) and Trials, ARIA Award winning producer for Drapht, Illy, Hilltop Hoods, Seth Sentry and Funkoars among others. A.B. Original was born when the two artists were invited to perform at triple j’s 40 year celebration, Beat The Drum, in January 2015. They produced a short but powerful set which also included the special performance of ‘The Hunt’, a collaboration with Gurrumul performed earlier on triple j’s live … Continue reading A.B. Original 2 Black 2 Strong
No words are more synonymous with survival against the odds than Sarah Connor. Bursting onto the local hip hop scene four years ago, she has built up a solid repertoire of hard hitting, on point and energetic live shows having … Continue reading Sarah Connor No Fear
Last year, Phillip Murray aka Philly, won triple j’s Unearthed NIMA Competition that saw him perform with Briggs, Jimblah & The Last Kinection. “I feel like I’m dreaming,” he said on the night. The following week his debut single ‘We … Continue reading Philly Dreamchaser
Grey Yard is a hip hop act based on the northside of Melbourne. Combining the accomplished experience of its two members Patto & Mill Bastard, this new act is churning out fuzzy, crunchy, hard-hitting hip hop that combines live instruments … Continue reading Grey Yard Slowquake
Nobody calls their mother as much as they’d like to. The last time I called mine was five weeks ago and that was only so she could remind me when my Dad’s birthday was. Adam Briggs seems to have a much more connected relationship with his mum. The Shepparton hip-hop ace has a pretty cool Mum too. Though she may appear on her son’s phone as Agnes Skinner, she’s a woman who cooks damper and ends phone conversations with “later”. After a quick tour of his home Briggs allowed us to film a phone conversation he had with her. Watch the … Continue reading Briggs Calls His Mum
For the last 5 years every act on Golden Era Records have come together to record a track where the rappers have their chance to rap one verse and the djjs have a chance to scratch. For the 5th year they will be releasing this limited edition track on Gold 10” Vinyl. The A side features the Sesta (The Funkoars) produced track with rapping from Hilltop Hoods, The Funkoars, Vents, Briggs & K21 and scratching from Dj Debris and Adfu. The B side is the instrumental of the track for any aspiring emcees to lay down their own verses. Tracklisting: A. … Continue reading 2015 Golden Era Cypher + Gold 10″ Vinyl
To coincide with the video release of “Eye For An Eye” featuring Ill Bill and Record Store Day 2015 Briggs drops a limited edition 7 inch vinyl, A3 poster and t-shirt with design handled by Mark 563. “Eye for and Eye” is the 4th single from Briggs critically acclaimed sophomore album “Sheplife”. After touring with Ill Bill in 2011 Briggs had made it a priority to record with Bill and cross off one of his bucketlist collabs. Briggs enlisted Trials (The Funkoars) to craft the beat and Bill recorded his verse in New York and promptly sent it back. When … Continue reading Briggs & Ill Bill Eye For An Eye 7″ & Official Video
The release signals the return of Jayteehazard’s hard-hitting percussion, hooky vocal chops and soaring arpeggiated synths, expertly glued together by glorious and booming sub-sonics. But ‘Red Shift’ also represents the interesting junction where electronic music meets the aesthetic of a humble hip hop kid. It sees Jayteehazard step into warmer musical territories – with the soulful vocals of Fred Leone on ‘Seen’; the delectable vocal percussion on ‘We Do’; and the infectious, delicate piano on ’Solis’, all demonstrating the union of organic and electronic sounds with supreme precision. His nuanced ‘sample like’ instrumentation sets him apart from his peers, injecting … Continue reading Jayteehazard releases his second EP ‘Red Shift‘
Djarmbi Supreme is like nothing you have heard, unless you have heard him previously, then he is exactly like that, but now, even better. – Djarmbi Supreme, 2015 His latest single “Go To Hell” is the first taste off the soon to be released Djarmbi Supreme “Go To Hell”. Based on the classic album by Alice Cooper (Alice Cooper Goes To Hell, 1976), Djarmbi has enlisted the production prowess of beat-murderer, Paradox to sample the entire original tracklist and recreate the Goes To Hell experience with a new breath of life. Djarmbi takes control of the mic combining lyricism, cadence, … Continue reading Djarmbi Supreme Go To Hell
Hugh Winterflood, aka Skank & James Shakeshaft, aka Shake are revelling in the afterglow of an awesome couple of years. This time saw Skank support massive acts including Horrorshow, Obie Trice, Drapht and The Tongue. He played Big Day Out in Perth, then after joining musical forces with Shake, the duo performed at Stand Up Hip Hop Festival Brisbane, Bass in The Grass NT and Wide Open Space fest. They supported Briggs and played at both Territory shows on The Cosby Sweater Tour supporting the Hilltop Hoods in Alice Springs and Darwin. Recently, they were selected to receive a mentoring … Continue reading Skank & Shake The Long Road Ahead
Let It Be Known… Golden Era Records Emcee and Shepparton local, Briggs has just posted a picture of a blank 7” vinyl on his social accounts, with the words “Test Press For What?”. What could it mean, what gem will be pressed onto this little blank slate? Well the crew over on the closed Facebook group …Oz Hip Hop Vinyl Heads… put their… heads together to see what they could come up with. Here are some of the guesses we thought were worth a laugh. Atreyu Edgar Hold on. That’s Briggsy’s hand. Which makes it a 12″ Tobi Wrigley 0 … Continue reading It’s All Black & White For Briggs
In-demand DJ and producer Jayteehazard unleashes ‘Red Shift‘, the title track from his forthcoming second EP ‘Red Shift‘, out March 6. As premiered by Earmilk. With several high profile hip hop production credits to his name (Hilltop Hoods, Briggs), his solo work takes on more electronic influences. Red Shift sees him employ his trademark heavy-hitting percussion, hook-laden vocal chops and soaring arpeggiated synths, expertly glued together by glorious and booming sub-sonics. Jayteehazard’s nuanced ‘sample like’ instrumentation sets him apart from his peers, injecting complex dynamics rarely heard in electronic music. He builds upon his acclaimed production work on debut EP … Continue reading jayteehazard Red Shift
Sage Francis is returning to our shores in December 2014 and has just announced some quality acts to join the stage with him. Hip Hop and Punk are two concepts that are no stranger to Australian music lovers, from the 80’s and beyond. Sage was even signed to Epitaph Records when he first started out, bringing together the tribes over the years and in his own way making a massive contribution to the melting pot of cross over hip hop music we see today. So with these shows we hope to bring together audiences from all styles of music to … Continue reading Sage Francis Australian Support Announcement
Hau is currently on tour with Briggs, for the Sheplife album tour. Hau Latukefu lives and breathes hip hop. With 20 years of writing and performing under his belt (best known as the front man for ARIA award-winning duo, Koolism), Hau … Continue reading Hau The Mirror feat. Nick Lupi Official Video
New Zealand’s Frequency Media Group are pleased to announce Hau Latukefu has signed with the label. With 20 years of writing and performing under his belt (best known as the front man for ARIA award-winning duo, Koolism), Hau first ventured into solo territory with the release of his mixtape, Football, Feasts & Funerals, with new music due out later this year. In 2008, Hau took the reigns as presenter and producer for the Hip Hop Show on Australia’s leading youth network, triple j – but that’s not the only place you would have heard him taking over the airwaves, with … Continue reading Hau Latukefu Signs With NZ Label
Briggs will be hitting the road this October / November for a national run of dates in support of his brand new album Sheplife. The album is the culmination of generations of observations, experiences and stories. The aggression is there but it’s tempered with a thoughtfulness that is always the separator between the good and great artists. As he said himself: “If ‘The Blacklist’ was the punch in the face, ‘Sheplife’ is why I punched you in the face.” With appearances from Ill Bill, Joyride, Hau Sietta and Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu “Sheplife” is the album by which Briggs will be … Continue reading Briggs Sheplife Tour feat. Hau
Celebrating the brand new Hilltop Hoods Cosby Sweater Official Video, our favourite GIF moments. Hilltop Hoods, have just released the brand new visuals for their track Cosby Sweater, which features a heap of Golden Era members in some stylin’ coogi sweaters. The new clip is directed by Richard Coburn, and produced by Anna Bardsley-Jones for Kojo. Find Hilltop Hoods music on iTunes & Google Play here. Get tickets for the ‘Cosby Sweater’ tour here. Cosby Sweater is lifted from the recently released brand new album from Hilltop Hoods, Walking Under Stars. Get it here. Continue reading Hilltop Hoods Cosby Sweater Official Video In GIFS
Sarah Connor is an MC, screenwriter and poet from the inner west of Sydney who started pursuing her craft in 2011. She has just been announced as the Briggs #KingOfTheTown Comp winner, with her track Treason. Featured on DJ Skae’s ‘Guestlist’ and currently collaborating with DJ Maniak, Izzy and Anachronism (NSW beatmaker invitational winner 2014) Sarah Connor brings intense spitfire lyricism that is sure to turn heads. Stay tuned for the single KILLBILL dropping soon and the Mahjong EP dropping early 2015. Facebook || Twitter Continue reading #KingOfTheTown Winner: Sarah Connor ‘Treason’
For the first time ever in Melbourne, Rolling Stone Australia be bringing their own pop-up venue, the Rolling Stone Live Lodge, taking over the iconic Workers Club in Fitzroy Melbourne from September 25 to October 12. There’s more to come, … Continue reading Live Lodge 2014 First Announcement feat. Briggs, Funkoars, L-Fresh The Lion, WZRDKID, Remi & more
You know the Briggs story, indigenous kid from regional Australia. Well, he is just about to drop his sophomore album Sheplife this Friday the 22nd of August. Sheplife is the culmination of generations of observations, experiences and stories. The aggression is there but it’s tempered with a thoughtfulness that is always the separator between the good and great artists. As he said himself: “If The Blacklist was the punch in the face, Sheplife is why I punched you in the face.” With appearances from Ill Bill, Joyride, Sietta and Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, Sheplife is the album by which Briggs will compared to … Continue reading Briggs Sheplife Official Video
You know the Briggs story, indigenous kid from regional Australia (Victoria). if not, let me refresh your memory, from the moment Briggs dropped his self-released debut EP, the brilliant and ground breaking 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 Shepparton (Victoria) gave him a perspective like no one else. Powered by a rapid-fire, melodic, direct approach, Briggs was as funny as he was deep. It was this rare combination of characteristics that lead … Continue reading Briggs Sheplife
The brand new album from Golden Era artist Briggs, is just around the corner. ShepLife is available Friday August 22 and features collaborations with Ill Bill, Hau, Joyride and Sietta. The first single form the album features Australia’s National Treasure Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, revered for his rich voice and gentle songwriting. The track titled The Hunt is also produced Funkoar MC Trials. Clearly a dangerous combination for any track!! Briggs – The Hunt feat. Gurrumul is out Friday July 11 on iTunes. Listen to it below. Pre-order Sheplife here now. Official || Facebook || Twitter Continue reading Listen: Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu & Briggs The Hunt
Semantix are an Australian hip hop crew from the A.C.T consisting of two emcees, Adam and Matthew Higgins (Aplus and Mattrix), drummer Seain Ward (Obsene) and DJ Rhys Dennewald (DJ Danggers). All four have been passionate about their hip hop from an early age. Semantix was formed early in 2012 and hip hop hasn’t been safe since! Semantix are members of the Capslock Collective out of Canberra and since forming they have supported some of the biggest names in local hip hop; Funkoars, Briggs, Spit Syndicate, Def Wish Cast and many more. They also supported U.S. artists Blu and House Shoes earlier … Continue reading Semantix Cold Plains EP Out Now!
In news sure to thrill hip hop fans, hip hop heavyweight Xzibit is returning to our shores next month. Xzibit marks his return to Australia after almost three years with a whirlwind tour that sees him cover 9 venues in 2 countries in a just over a fortnight. Alongside capital cities, X will grace Broome & Port Moresby for the first time ever. Recognised as a true West Coast stalwart and ‘one of the most respected rappers in the game’ (Rolling Stone), Xzibit first came to public attention in the late ’90s with his debut album ‘At The Speed of … Continue reading Xzibit Heads To The Espy
With triple j’s Hottest 100 taking over the airwaves and all of our social media feeds on the weekend, we’ve decided to release a list of the top 20 tracks that we didn’t see in this year’s Hottest 100. With all the great music in Australia, it’s hard for everyone to get a top 100 spot, but it doesn’t mean that there aren’t artists out there who are deserving of this recognition. In no particular order we’ve picked a sample of these artists and tracks, and have listed them below for your enjoyment. Doc Felix – The Right Direction feat Dialect … Continue reading Top 20 Tracks We Didn’t See In triple j’s Hottest 100
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