The list of collaborators reads like a hip hop fantasy team: Nas, Kanye West, Lauryn Hill, Mary J. Blige, The Roots, Common, Rakim, Q-Tip, De La Soul, Jazzy Jeff, Busta Rhymes, Big Daddy Kane among others. But this is no … Continue reading J.Period 10th Anniversary Collection & Limited Edition Box Set
Rush Photography hit up Melbourne’s SoulFest with camera in tow and unleashed his photographic skills upon the artists. You can view the full gallery below. You can also find out more on Rush Photography here. Continue reading Rush Photography @ SoulFest Melbourne 2014
Following the teaser video that they dropped last week, Royce and Preemo have revealed the PRhyme project to be a full length collaborative LP. The album will feature guest appearances from the likes of ScHoolBoy Q, Slaughterhouse, Common, Mac Miller, Killer Mike & more with Preemo handling all production. Additionally, all of the samples Premier utilized have been taken from Adrian Younge tracks. I’ve never sampled just one artist, I’m known for my reputation and my creativity,” says Premier. “I wanted it to be my traditional thing where I sample everything I find, but I am really proud how the … Continue reading Royce Da 5’9 & DJ Premier Reveal PRhyme LP
Perth’s Hip-Hop show of the year has just been announced, with Common and Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def performing live and exclusive at Metro City on Wednesday October 22nd. This powerhouse duo will bring over two hours of their socially conscious hip-hop to the West Coast, for one show only. With tickets on sale Monday 1st September, be quick because this show will sell out. Common is known as one of hip-hop’s most poetic and respected lyricists. The popular Actor, Author, TV & Film Producer, Youth Ambassador and Designer has released 10 successful albums which easily rank amongst hip-hop’s best, … Continue reading Elements Common & Yasiin Bey Live In Perth
Featuring Maxwell, D’Angelo, Common, Aloe Blacc, Mos Def, Anthony Hamilton, Angie Stone, Musiq Soulchild, Leela James. Plus Ngaiire, Nathaniel, MS Murphy, Miracle and DJ Trey. I|E|G and Ginnen Group in association with Channel [V] and MAX are thrilled to announce … Continue reading Soulfest Australia’s first annual neo-soul, jazz & hip hop festival
For the first time in Sydney, local audiences can now see Jeff Broadway’s 2013 documentary about forward-thinking hip hop label, Stones Throw and hear/see the full story from label co-founder Peanut Butter Wolf as he takes viewers on a journey from forming the label with Charizma, through flagship acts like Madlib and J Dilla to present day successes such as Mayer Hawthorne. With a soundtrack by Madlib, this full-length feature film draws on over 100 hours of footage from filmmaker Jeff Broadway, live concert footage, never-before-seen archival material, inner-circle home video/photographs, and in-depth interviews with the folks who put Stones … Continue reading Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton – This Is Stones Throw Records: Sydney Screening
Charge is the title to your highly anticipated second LP release, after the successful debut effort on Move Up. Whats been the biggest change for you personally and musically going into the making of Charge? I guess I was much more picky with the beats I chose for Charge. I really tried to get as many beat reels together from as many strong producers as I possibly could to get the sound I was after. I also got to hypeman for Briggs on the Hilltop Hoods tour last year which definitely influenced my perspective on how I wanted my music … Continue reading Interview with Eloquor about his new album ‘Charge’
We recently spoke to Pete and Paul over at the Bigger Than Hip Hop Show on Melbourne’s SYN 90.7FM. If you haven’t heard of this show, don’t sleep for much longer. It airs live Wednesday nights, 9 – 10pm, across the city as well as the Mornington Peninsula & Geelong. These guys have only recently started the show and already have delivered some huge nights of hip hop, live to your radio. Recent shows included some top interviews, including the likes of Solo from Horrorshow, Jes Won from Thundamentals, plus a host of DJ specials, and a shit load of … Continue reading Bigger Than Hip Hop Radio Show Interview
Here we have a little track by track run down of the fulll State Of The Art album. The run down is done by all three members of the Hilltop Hoods, Suffa, Debris and Pressure. It’s a great read and we’d like to see more groups do the same. Read on… 1. The Return SUFFA: We wanted the opener to be a punch in the face. I think we’ve achieved that. PRESSURE: Very much so. We wanted to come back heavy and aggressive and we’ve definitely done that. It’s a big slap in the face. SUFFA: It’s three years … Continue reading State Of The Art – Track By Track
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