Hydrofunk Records has been delivering fresh and tasty Australian hip-hop since before the turn of this century and over the past few years have had a stack of incredible local and international artist through its doors to create, record, mix, … Continue reading Hydrofunk Records Celebrates 20 Years of Australian Hip-Hop
Never Diluted… Following Raw Instinct… DJ A.$.K has over 20 years experience as a DJ and has worked professionally since 1988,And was rated as Australia’s number one hip hop DJ from 88-97. He has entered and won practically every major Australian DJ mixing competition up to 1997, as well as representing Australia at the World DMC Mixing Championships in 90 and 96. No Compromise is a collaboration of two times Australian DMC champion, DJ A.$.K and Def Wish from the almighty Def Wish Cast. This no nonsense, left-field rap track is a result of the long standing careers of these two … Continue reading DJ A.$.K & Def Wish No Compromise
DJ Vame is the man behind some of Australia’s defining Hip-Hop releases. A beat making savant, DJ Vame has created anthems, set trends and helped build some of today’s top artists. The Western Sydney based producer made his debut in 1991 and soon after produced Knights of the Underground Table the Def Wish Cast album often quoted as the defining record for the local Hip-Hop scene. A beatmaker from the days of DIY and limited sampler times, DJ Vame has built a reputation for maintaining the purest of street sounds in his productions. In recent years he has continued behind the beats for stalwarts such as Reason, and The … Continue reading DJ Vame Decorus Vulnero Delectatio
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!
DJ Vame is the man behind some of Australia’s defining hip hop releases. A beat making savant, DJ Vame has created anthems, set trends and helped build some of today’s top artists. The Western Sydney based producer made his debut in 1991 and soon after produced Knights of the Underground Table the Def Wish Cast album often quoted as the defining record for the local hip hop scene. A beatmaker from the days of DIY and limited sampler times, DJ Vame has built a reputation for maintaining the purest of street sounds in his productions. In recent years he has continued behind the … Continue reading DJ Vame Decorus Vulnero Delectatio
With production handled entirely by Plutonic Lab, and cuts by DJ 2Buck, masterful Sydney based MC, Dialectrix presents The Cold Light Of Day. A vernacular acrobat, Dialectrix combines rhythmic precision and variety, with content spawned from cathartic necessity. The album showcases his renowned technical skill and polish, reinforcing his reputation as one of the best in the business. We chatted with Dialectrix recently about his new album, you can check out the transcript of that conversation below. The Cold Light Of Day is your 3rd solo LP. Can you tell us a bit about the meaning behind the title of the … Continue reading Interview: Dialectrix The Cold Light Of Day
The ever masterful Dialectrix drops his exhilarating third LP today, titled The Cold Light Of Day. No, this has nothing to do with the recent Bruce Willis movie of the same name, but it does want to make us yell out ‘Yipee ki yay mother fucker‘, as loud as possible. Teaming up with one of Australia’s most talented producers and live drummers in Plutonic Lab, whilst enlisting the help of platter assassin DJ 2Buck, The Cold Light Of Day is Dialectrix’s most accomplished work to date. Fresh off the back from releasing his highly successful Satellite EP, The Cold Light Of Day … Continue reading Review: Dialectrix – The Cold Light Of Day
Since combining a lifelong passion for poetry with hip hop, 22 year old female emcee Madame Wu has worked tirelessly to produce a sensitive yet fearless style of lyricism commenting widely from social justice issues affecting youths to the highly personal. With over 50 live shows under her belt in Sydney, Katoomba, Brisbane and New Zealand supporting the likes of De La Soul, Def Wish Cast, Thundamentals, Hermitude and Tuka as well as running her own monthly hip hop nights (she co organised the biggest all female hip hop lineup last year to raise funds for Sisters Inside) and with … Continue reading Madame Wu & Elise Graham
DJ Skae is back again with his third compilation album, DJ Skae’s Guestlist 2. Showcasing artists from Sydney’s Hip Hop scene Skae has hand picked some Australia’s finest artists to feature on this compilation. These include Kerser, Sky’ High and pioneers Def Wish Cast. Production is also handled by some of Sydney’s favourite producers including DJ A$K, Nebs and B-Don. The limited run of physical copies comes with a free DVD with video clips from album and some bonus videos too. Track list: Booby Trap – Daily Meds Bacon & Eggs – Benji Catchin’ Z’s – Sleepwalkers Fortune 500 – Collective … Continue reading Dj Skae’s Guest List 2
Day Tripper is a stop motion music video created by budding filmmaker and human beatboxer, Luke Cavalan (aka LC Beats), for the latest single off Def Wish Cast’s recent album Evolution Machine. The hard hitting track features production from esteemed Australian beat maker, Dizz1, and vocals from the UK’s Spikey Tee. The video features claymation caricatures of pioneering Sydney Hip Hop group, Def Wish Cast, running wildly through the city streets, promoting their upcoming performance, eventually finishing things off by delivering a high energy live show. Expect to see an incredibly entertaining, fast paced treat for the eyes and ears! The … Continue reading Def Wish Cast – ‘Day Tripper’ Music Video
Def Wish Cast are back in full force with the release of their 20th Anniversary album, Evolution Machine! Always staying true to the culture, DWC utilize Hip Hop’s purist elements to transport us through time and space. This is futuristic B-boy funk at its finest! Production is handled by M-Phazes, Plutonic Lab, DJ JS1, Katalyst, Resin Dogs, Dizz1 plus more, and features a stack of guests, including Thomas Rock on vocoder, Joyride, Tom Thum, Thvy Ear, Spikey Tee, and more. Def Wish Cast – Evolution Machine is available May 18th on Creative Vibes Track list: 01. Entry feat Tom Thum (prod by the Human Beatbox … Continue reading Def Wish Cast – Evolution Machine
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 IV picks up from where 3 left off, a colossal lineup showcasing the finest in established and emerging local hip hop. The first 3 instalments of Raise The Roof were a raging success, volume 4 is shaping up to be bigger then ever. Featuring Funkoars, Lowrider, Vents, Def Wish Cast, Briggs, Mase & Mattic, Purpose, Death Stars, DJ Reflux, Remi, Eloquor, Soliloquy, Mu-Gen, Prequel, Slap618 and DJ Flagrant’s Aussie Hip Hop video show. Hosted … Continue reading Raise The Roof IV
Forever is the 2nd release from their forthcoming album, Evolution Machine, which features production from Sydney’s king of beats, The Manipulating Agent from Invada Records, Katalyst. The track pays homage to the incredible 20 year career that Def Wish Cast has endured. The journey hasn’t always been easy, but through hard work and sheer determination, Def Wish Cast has proven, time and time again, that they are here to stay. They will be here forever, because it is their passion for Hip Hop culture that drives them… The video is a preview of the upcoming Def Wish Cast documentary, and … Continue reading Def Wish Cast – Forever
It all began as a zany scheme. Two heavy metal fans who couldn’t play guitar, who couldn’t sing, drums? fuggedaboutit. Rap? why not. Last Credit are Jaius Maxwell Constantine and Reverend Maekism Oswald, you can now download their self titled LP for free by following the download link below. 2004: Maekism had tried his luck as a rapper, ammusing friends and offending workmates. Not long after JMC joined him in similar circumstance but in reverse. 2005: The duo came up with Last Credit. Unsuccesful group names include: “The Stormtroopers”, “Willy Wanker and the Chocolate Experience”, “Death-Thrush” and “Lisp-Service”. By the end … Continue reading Last Credit – Self Titled Album
HQ’s celebration of the local hip hop scene returns with a line up featuring some of Australia’s finest. The event will also see the return to Adelaide for hip hop legends Def Wish Cast. Def Wish Cast return with the banger Dun Proppa, the first single from their upcoming album Evolution Machine. Also featuring on the night are Sydney’s Horrorshow, and Adelaide’s Dialect & Despair. The Tongue, who is currently on his national The Sextape tour will also be in Adelaide to share his sexual secrets on stage. Jjoining this already massive line up is none other than your rappers favourite rapper Mantra, who … Continue reading Homegrown 2 – Adelaide (Oct. 21)
Since the initial days when hip hop culture first arrived in Australia, there are many who’ve become obsessed with the traditional four elements; B-boying/B-Girling, Emceeing, Deejaying and Graffiti. They symbolise hip hop at its most pure and are the living embodiment of all four elements in their rawest form as each member was born from the 80’s explosion. Def Wish Cast embraces all the aspects and ideology but never imitates. They created something localised that was revered and is now mythologised: they are Def Wish Cast; they are Australian; they are Hip Hop. In 1990 Def Wish Cast began taking … Continue reading Def Wish Cast – Dun Proppa
Motion’s involvement in hip-hop began when he hit the scene as a B-boy in 2000. Once realising his skills in freestyling and lyricism, he entered the battle circuit and won virtually every battle held in Adelaide over a 2 year period, winning SA’s MC Battle For Supremacy and ending up as a runner up nationally in 2005. Motion is a part of Adelaide favourites Adroit Effusive, an 8 man crew that has been active since the early 2000s. He released a demo with fellow Adroit member Bornski called Introducing in 2003, and Adroit soon followed up by releasing the 2 … Continue reading allaussie hip hop spotlight on: Motion
This is the official film clip for This Is, the lead single off Prophet Rayza’s (QLD) debut EP Six Books. Released November 12th 2010 on Born Fresh Records and distributed nationally by MGM. For ten years now Prophet Rayza has been a stronghold in the Australian Hip Hop scene perfecting his talents across the four elements of Hip Hop as an emcee, breakdancer, graffiti artist and beatboxer.His passion for the art form stems from his first train trip from Brisbane to Melbourne at five years of age, when he first saw graffiti and told his mother when he grew up … Continue reading Prophet Rayza: “This Is” film clip [6 Books EP]
Over the last 5 years, The Binge have built a reputation as one of thes most formidable live acts on the Sydney scene. Comprising MC Rinse on the mic, DJ 2Buck on the decks and producers Aeon and PSYKEone on the beats, this combination of unstoppable energy, boom bap beats and razor sharp lyrics has seen many a Hip Hop throwdown go down – ya heard? Back in 2007, Bingethinkers released their mixtape Shelf Life – standing out from the crowd by bringing all the beatmaking and production in-house and featuring guests such as Rainman, 13th Son, Scott Burns, Immune … Continue reading Bingethinkers: New LP in 2011 + (Free DL)
The unique synergy created between artists was a defining character in the creativity and success of hip hop during the 1990s. Hip hop crews were bound together by their ideas in the moment and this interaction, at times tense, marked an incredible era in the genre’s history. Dialectrix, along with Mercury Prize winner Plutonic Lab and prolific Sydney DJ 2buck have taken this historical approach to produce Audio Projectile, the second album from one of Australia’s most talented wordsmiths. The album is the work of collaboration in the truest sense. Aiming to capture the vivid sounds of the classics, Audio Projectile is their enjoyment of the past, … Continue reading Dialectrix – Audio Projectiles, internet bullshit & a fluey Fluent
After dropping DJ Skae’s Guestlist about a year ago, DJ Skae is back with another killer compilation album, DJ Skae’s A-List. This time Skae has chosen artists from around the country to submit songs for this compilation and Australia’s finest hip hop artists have delivered some heat. With artists from each state, Fluent Form (VIC), Draz (TAS) , D’Opus & Ro’Shambo (ACT), Torcha & B-Don (NSW), Tommy Illfigga (QLD), Chase (SA) and Hunter (WA) to name a few, this compilation album showcases the hottest hip hop from around the country. This album also features international collaborations with the likes of … Continue reading DJ Skae’s – A-List [Coming Soon]
Following the release of their lead single Rappers In Wonderland, Mind Over Matter have been announced as this weeks Triple J Unearthed Feature Artist. Since release the single has already been added to spot rotation on Triple J as well as full rotation on Sydney’s FBi. Mind Over Matter will be setting off an east coast tour later this year. http://www.triplejunearthed.com Emerging from Sydney’s vibrant hip hop community in 2006, the duo known as Mind Over Matter quickly established themselves as artists to be reckoned with. Through their highly lauded mixtape For Our Hip Hoppers, they successfully built and earned … Continue reading Mind Over Matter – This Weeks Triple J Unearthed Feature Artist
Emerging from Sydney’s vibrant hip hop community in 2006, the duo known as Mind Over Matter quickly established themselves as artists to be reckoned with. Through their highly lauded mixtape For Our Hip Hoppers, they successfully built and earned a loyal fan base nationally. In 2008 Mind Over Matter released their Debut album entitled Keepin’ It Breezy to industry wide praise, culminating in a nomination for Australian album of the year in Triple J’s J Mag. With the success of this debut combined with their pre-established following cemented by back to back outstanding releases, emcees Willow and Smiles Again have … Continue reading Mind Over Matter – Rappers In Wonderland (Free Download)
Sydney crew Daily Meds are emcee’s P.Smurf and Mikoen, vocalist Billie Rose and producer Roleo. Since the bands formation in 2009 they have supported and toured with Horrorshow, Thundamentals, Urthboy, Spit Syndicate, Def Wish Cast and Dialectrix to drop some names. They also helped to launch the popular Sketch the Rhyme show which is now a national touring success featuring their very own P-Smurf. Don’t think that Daily Meds are just show openers though… they have rocked big shows at the annandale, factory theatre, gaelic club, club 77 and some huge warehouse parties. No doubt their mutual drive to fuel … Continue reading allaussie hip hop spotlight on: Daily Meds
Here it people, for a very limited time we are streaming Ozi Batla’s long awaited debut solo album, Wild Colonial – out May 14 on Elefant Traks. There will also be a deluxe edition out with a second disc containing instrumental versions of each track (available via iTunes). Pre order your physical copy through JB Hi-Fi and you will receive a signed version of Wild Colonial, you can do that here. Mark down the release date today! At long last, Elefant Traks is pleased to introduce the debut solo record from Ozi Batla – Wild Colonial. The most personal record … Continue reading Ozi Batla – Wild Colonial (2010)
The guys over at LookUP have organised a montage put together by PSYKEone, covering some of the highlights from The 2nd Annual ReUP Festival which took place in Sydney on April 25 2010 – Relive the chaos below… Here’s the order of the day to help you follow things – if you have a Sound-Cloud membership help out by tagging extra details on the waveform: “Beat Fighter” beat battle, Daily Meds, Class A & Nikkita, Swarmy, “Feeding Time” emcee battle, Dialectrix, LC Beats and Rival, That’s Them, Thundamentals and Def Wish Cast. Continue reading Relive The 2nd Annual ReUP Festival
After much anticipation, Frozen State by Torcha and B-Don, was recently released in stores Australia-wide and online internationally. To celebrate Torcha & B-Don will be performing this Friday March 26 @ The Beach Rd Hotel, Bondi @ 10pm. The line-up includes: Def Wish Cast Torcha & B-Don feat. SQZ Mike Who and DJ Ability This is a free event so make sure you get down and show your love. You can add Torcha and B-Don on Facebook here. Be sure to grab Frozen State, you can get that here. Continue reading Torcha and B-Don – Frozen State album launch
The 2nd Annual ReUP Festival returns…one massive day of hip hop performances, battles and assorted goodness. Full line up includes: Thundamentals, Def Wish Cast, Dialextrix, That’s Them, Swarmy, Class A & Nikkita, Dialy Meds. LC Beats plus Rivals beatbox session. Two-Up hosted by Ozi Batla. DJ’s PSYKEone, Ology, 2Buck and Mathmatics Battles: Beatfighter beatmakers battle Black Book marker battle Feeding Time emcee battle Hosted by DJ Mathmatics and Scott Burns. This will all happen on Anzac Day, April 25. Tickets onsale tomorrow. (March 16) In other LookUp related news, last Friday Scott Burns stated that “If the Dragons win tonight, … Continue reading LookUp presents Re-Up 2
Will be in shops and iTunes this week, running late. In 2008, old school Australian hip hop legend, DJ Vame (Def Wish Cast, Cannibal Tribe) emailed another Australian Hip Hop legend Hunter, from Western Australia’s Syllabolix Crew, (Drapht, Downsyde, Layla, Clandestien, and Matty B) and offered him some beats. Hunter liked the beats so much; he immediately asked Vame if he would be interested in doing a project, collaboration, or even an album together. Vame, who had been putting together a collection of mad slamming beats, and really only letting them out to a certain few, jumped at the chance … Continue reading Monster House – Hunter and DJ Vame – COMING SOON
The Hip-Hop crew Brethren are a two-man team of Mistery (Matthew Peet) & Wizdm (Claude Rodriguez). Both individuals are veterans of the hip-hop scene in their own right. Mistery is one of the most renowned graffiti writers in Australia, a crucial member of internationally recognized graff crews Bounty Hunterz & 21st Century. He is also a b- boy who teaches breakdancing to hundreds of kids through the breaking team he started Magic Villains, and is a key member of the Sony performance crew “Atrac 3”. Wizdm is no slouch either, an awarded expert of “popping & locking” [elements of b boying], an accomplished drummer and … Continue reading Brethren – Bastion
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