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I Forget, Sorry! Mixtape 2011

Jim Steps

Started as a means for friends to cross promote each other, IFS has now grown into a label, record distributor and an artist management hub that is run entirely by the artists, for the artists. When most labels would decide to spread their releases out over a larger period of time the question must be raised is there method in I Forget, Sorry!’s madness? Time will fucking tell. A limited hard copy press of the mixtapes spread across a double disc is available for order through the http://www.iforgetsorry.com store now! The generous offering from the IFS crew includes; 1. Coptic Soldier – … Continue reading I Forget, Sorry! Mixtape 2011

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Raise The Roof II – Friday Sept 30

Jim Steps

The Espy is pleased to announce that it is once again opening its doors up to a night of all local hip hop. Raise The Roof picks up from where it left off, a colossal lineup showcasing the finest in established and emerging Aussie hip hop. Our first installment of Raise The Roof in June was a raging success, volume 2 is shaping up to be just as huge… Headlining festivities is Melbourne’s own Pegz. With a recently released album, fresh off a national tour and a new film clip coming, the local storyteller is one of Australia most commanding … Continue reading Raise The Roof II – Friday Sept 30

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Mind Over Matter with DJ Ilz – Just Like Fireworks Album Tour with Coptic Soldier & Johnny Utah

Jim Steps

Launching their sophomore album Just Like Fireworks, Sydney’s Mind Over Matter announce their national Just Like Fireworks album tour through April/May. Following a massive single tour at the end of 2010, Mind Over Matter will be returning to the stage with a whole new live set and special guests including Coptic Soldier and Johnny Utah. Set for release on March 18th, Just Like Fireworks will be released through new label partners Other Tongues. With almost two albums worth of tracks on the one seventeen track long player, Just Like Fireworks is a generous offering from local Sydney duo MCs Willow … Continue reading Mind Over Matter with DJ Ilz – Just Like Fireworks Album Tour with Coptic Soldier & Johnny Utah

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Phatchance & Coptic Soldier Reach Capacity 3 Weeks Running @ Sydney’s Oxford Art Factory

Jim Steps

February saw solo artists Phatchance and Coptic Soldier reach capacity three weeks running at Sydney’s Oxford Art Factory as they launched their acoustic Hip-Hop EPs. The residency followed the release of both their lead singles that are currently receiving regular spot play on Triple J. In recognition of the release, Coptic Soldier was featured as a Triple J Unearthed spotlight artist and also in Triple J’s weekly podcast. The duo’s lead singles both feature Brisbane folk act Charlie Mayfair who flew down every week to support the residency. You can hear/download the singles below. Phatchance – Build It Up feat. … Continue reading Phatchance & Coptic Soldier Reach Capacity 3 Weeks Running @ Sydney’s Oxford Art Factory

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Coptic Soldier- The Sound of Wings 2 (Acoustic) Out Feb 18th

Jim Steps

Coptic Soldier has gone from strength to strength over the past year, his debut EP The Sound of Wings (a cross-genre collaborative effort with Sydney soul singer Miriam Waks) proved a huge hit on independent radio stations across the country, spending months in AMRAP’s Top 5 “Most Ordered To Air” charts. As well as joining Phatchance on two national headline tours and supporting many of the “whose who” of Australian Hip-Hop (Bliss N Eso, Drapht, The Herd, Pez, etc), Coptic has earned a reputation for bridging the genre gap through his close collaborations with multi-instrumentalist and producer Jon Reichardt. The … Continue reading Coptic Soldier- The Sound of Wings 2 (Acoustic) Out Feb 18th

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Grafffiti At The Wall 2010

Jim Steps

Graffiti at the Wall 2010 is an independently run all aged festival, which promises to be an epic night of hip-hop music, freestyle battles and street art. Solo artists Phatchance & Coptic Soldier will be co-headlining the festival with support from fellow I, Forget Sorry member Johnny Utah. There will also be support from Sydney’s best-kept secret, Daily Meds. Electric Elements Crew will be blasting their melodic mix of funk, blues and hip hop. Dseeva and DJ Skae will be teaming up on stage to produce an amazing set. Opening the festival will be lyrical smart-arse Billy B playing songs … Continue reading Grafffiti At The Wall 2010

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Phatchance – Inkstains (Official Video Clip)

Jim Steps

Each year Triple J Unearthed in conjunction with NIDA select five of the most promising new artists from across the country to have a professional video clip directed for one of their tracks. This year Phatchance’s song Inkstains – a jam which has already proven popular on Triple J and community radio networks across the country – was one of those tracks chosen. The video clip is directed by Stephen Nicolazzo and features cameos from Coptic Soldier, Johnny Utah and Smiles Again (Mind Over Matter). Quite frankly it’s messy, colourful and weird (probably in a good way). Phatchance is currently on … Continue reading Phatchance – Inkstains (Official Video Clip)

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I Forget, Sorry! National Tour

Jim Steps

On the back of a year already packed with a massive touring schedule, including the national Inkstains tour and supports for heavy weight acts like Method Man & Redman, DJ Premier and The Beatnuts; Solo Artists Phatchance & Coptic Soldier are once again hitting the road with their unique brand of fiercely independent, progressive Australian hip-hop. Both solo artists have quickly established themselves as key members in the new guard of Australian Hip-Hop music, their pragmatic approach and personal song writing has bridged the genre gap and seen them forge a dedicated and growing following beyond the typical reach of … Continue reading I Forget, Sorry! National Tour

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Stolen Records Gala Ball – Ozi Batla Clip

Jim Steps

Returning after a sellout show last year during last year’s Save FBi, Sydney’s hip hop community is banding together and donning their finest to bring you the Stolen Records Gala Ball. Hosted by FBi’s own Shantan Wantan Ichiban, dust off your tux and grab a date, we promise a night you won’t forget. Line up: Koolism Thundamentals Ozi Batla The Optimen APSCI Daily Meds Phatchance feat. Coptic Soldier Loosechange + DJ sets from; Katalyst and Stolen Records Skrillionaires $12 supporters / $17 non supporters / $22 on the door. All proceeds go to FBi Radio. Shantan Wantan Ichiban (aka Emperor … Continue reading Stolen Records Gala Ball – Ozi Batla Clip

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‘The Out Of Brisbane Experience’ Tour – The Optimen

Jim Steps

Following on from the shining release of their sophomore album The Out Of Money Experience in April, Brisbane’s The Optimen are hitting the road this July/August and taking their tunes to the nation on the official album launch. A five-year sojourn that culminated in one of Australia’s finest-hip hop releases this year, The Out Of Money Experience has been robustly received. The Optimen are getting ready to blast off on the long awaited Album Launch Tour. Taking in the East-Coast and Adelaide (Sorry Perth, we owe you!), The Optimen are taking to the road, bringing brand new tunes from The … Continue reading ‘The Out Of Brisbane Experience’ Tour – The Optimen

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Phatchance – Interview

Jim Steps

After packing out Sydney’s Oxford Art Factory in March this year; on August 6th solo artists Phatchance and Coptic Soldier are back by demand for another, bigger, all ages Face Paint Event. This time commandeering the Factory Theater for a night of live, alternative Australian hip-hop, where both the performers and crowd get their faces painted for the sake of the party. Crowned both a Triple J Unearthed and Myspace.com featured artist Phatchance has gone from strength to strength since the release of his debut album Inkstains. His stage partner Coptic Soldier has just released his debut EP The Sound … Continue reading Phatchance – Interview

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Coptic Soldier & Miriam Waks – No More Waiting feat. Phatchance

Jim Steps

No More Waiting is the energetic first single from Coptic Soldier and Miriam Waks debut EP The Sound Of Wings – the track is a collaboration between the group and Phatchance (I Forget, Sorry!) and is produced by 2008 Hilltop Hoods Initiative Winner, K21 . Having already established a solid reputation for his live performances in support of acts such as Redman & Method Man, Bliss N Eso, De La Soul, Drapht and Pez – Coptic is now ready to take his music into the studio in a big way. No More Waiting is a perfect introduction to the EP … Continue reading Coptic Soldier & Miriam Waks – No More Waiting feat. Phatchance

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Stolen Records Gala Ball

Jim Steps

Returning after a sellout show last year during last year’s Save FBi, Sydney’s hip hop community is banding together and donning their finest to bring you the Stolen Records Gala Ball. Hosted by FBi’s own Shantan Wantan Ichiban, dust off your tux and grab a date, we promise a night you won’t forget. It all goes down on Friday July 16 @ Gaelic Theater Performing: Koolism Thundamentals Ozi Batla The Optimen (QLD) Daily Meds Phatchance Feat. Coptic Soldier Katalyst (DJ SET) and more to be announced. $12 supporters / $17 non supporters / $22 on the door. All proceeds go … Continue reading Stolen Records Gala Ball

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Win a free copy of The Sounds Of Wings EP

Jim Steps

Coptic Soldier is preparing for his debut EP release teaming up with Sydney singer Miriam Waks for eight top tracks on The Sound of Wings EP. The guys over at Rhythm & Poetry are giving you the chance to win a copy of The Sound of Wings EP, but you have to be quick. Here’s how you do it. 1. Start by Logging into Twitter (if you don’t have an account, go get one) 2. follow my man Coptic Soldier (@copticsoldier) 3. Tweet the below phrase, in it’s entirety, unedited Exclusive leak of @copticsoldier & Miriam Waks-Burn Churches feat. @mac_lethal … Continue reading Win a free copy of The Sounds Of Wings EP

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Phatchance hits SA

Jim Steps

Phatchance, hot off the release of his debut album Inkstains is set to hit Adelaide in the new year. Triple J recently crowned Phatchance the Unearthed Artist of the week as a part of Aus music month. Fellow I forgot, Sorry crew member Coptic Soldier will also be appearing. Support list is is large with Dialect, Grifters Inc, Koolta feat. PT, Hektic feat. Phat MC, Eskatology, Chase and Lariken and Dropt At Birth, doors open at 9. This will all go down March 20, 2010 at L!ve on Light Square. Presale tickets $12 (Available from the artists plus Da Klinic … Continue reading Phatchance hits SA

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Inkstains competition announcement

Jim Steps

To celebrate the completion of Inkstains, Phatchance and I forgot Sorry!, were offering one talented creative doodler the opportunity to win an exclusive I Forgot Sorry Merch Pack, consisting of all three IFS releases, Mind Over Matter – Free The Wolves, Coptic Soldier – The Past Three Years Diary, and of course Inkstains. All you had to do to enter was download one (or both) of the press shots from the website and then apply your creative talent. Phatchance received a tonne of entires and each of which he sorted through individually, a massive undertaking. The winner was chosen and … Continue reading Inkstains competition announcement