New Music: Noy feat. Ivan Ooze ‘Swarm’

Brisbane-based trap lord NOY follows up the HUGE vibes on his previous single “We Buzzin’” with Miracle, this time teaming up with one of Australia’s hottest and most sought-after rappers Ivan Ooze on ‘Swarm’. In a huge 2016 that’s already seen the young DJ/producer notch off an impressive 28-date tour of Australia and New Zealand in support of We Buzzin’, the timing is peak for his latest collaboration with Ivan Ooze, who comes fresh off the back of his latest single Bills alongside the legendary Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah and accompanying 7-date Australian capital city tour. On this record, the … Continue reading New Music: Noy feat. Ivan Ooze ‘Swarm’

Fraksha sends for LayZ over bitten bars, bodies him in the process

If you live in Australia and fuck with any type of grime, then you’ve mostly likely heard of the man leading the way in AUS, Fraksha. Having introduced many on our shores to the murky sounds of the grime scene, it totally … Continue reading Fraksha sends for LayZ over bitten bars, bodies him in the process

Watch “Not Afraid: The Shady Records Story” Starring Eminem, Dr. Dre, & 50 Cent

Last year, Eminem and Paul Rosenberg celebrated the 15 year anniversary of their label, Shady Records, with the release of the compilation album Shady XV. The album was a double disk, one side filled with new material and the other filled with Shady’s greatest hits. While the album provided a neat summary of the label’s history, it didn’t really tell the story of how Shady Records came to be and what it achieved during it’s decade and a half run. That’s why we teamed up with Em and Paul Rosenberg to bring you, Not Afraid: The Shady Records Story. This … Continue reading Watch “Not Afraid: The Shady Records Story” Starring Eminem, Dr. Dre, & 50 Cent

:: JOEY BADA$$ :: BIG DUSTY

Joey Bada$$ turned heads in 2013 when he released his critically acclaimed debut mixtape, “1999.” It was nominated for mixtape of the year by BET and received critical praise from Pitchfork, Stereo Gum, HipHop DX as well ranking in the top albums of the year list by Complex. Since “1999” Joey’s released two more mixtapes “Rejex” and “Summer Knights”. Joey was included as 2013’s Artist To Watch by MTV, Shazam, eMusic & Billboard (which also named him on their 21 under 21); selected for BET’s 2013 Music Matters program and nominated as Rookie of the Year at the BET Hip … Continue reading :: JOEY BADA$$ :: BIG DUSTY

Mac Miller Australian Interview 2013

In a blossoming hip-hop hotbed of talent, Malcolm “Mac Miller” McCormick is next up out of Pittsburgh, PA. A graduate of Taylor Allderdice High School, Mac caught the eyes and ears of Rostrum Records, inking a deal in July 2010. A multi-talented musician who can play numerous instruments and a young novice of the freestyle/cipher/battle circuit of his hometown, Mac has been paving his way to superstardom in his blue-collar hometown for years. 2011 also showcased Mac’s selling potential as his debut Rostrum EP, On and On and Beyond, sold over 60,000 copies digitally alone. Mac has also sold over … Continue reading Mac Miller Australian Interview 2013