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Social Change 100

Jim Steps

Adelaide’s Social Change, release brand new track with 12″ to follow over summer! Social Change gets it started back up with their new track ‘100’. Produced by Funkwig with cuts by DJ Snair, the Hip Hop supreme team pick up where they left off delivering a hard funk driven beat topped off with sharp lyrics, scratches and the increasingly rare rap hook. ‘100’ serves somewhat as a reintroduction for Social Change who last released music on the 2010 Butterthief Phat Tape. Since then Social Change has collaborated on tracks with Dialect, Matchless Gift, Ben Iota (Bornski), Chris Bass, Joseph Duigan … Continue reading Social Change 100

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Speekup The Lost City of Secrets

Jim Steps

A fierce and passionate MC, Speekup has been working tirelessly at his craft for well over a decade. From unreleased demos to countless open mics and battle nights, Speekup has delivered his brand of lyricism straight up raw with a no-nonsense approach. Speekup has taken the time to develop his own unique and unconventional style yet he rhymes with substance in a way that pays respect to the architects that have come before him. Having spent years waiting in the wings receiving guidance from some of South Australia’s most recognised emcees, Speekup is now poised to take his music to … Continue reading Speekup The Lost City of Secrets

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Ben Iota – Born ‘Free’

Jim Steps

Ben Iota (formerly known as Bornski of Adroit Effusive/Common Cause) and Matchless Gift (Butterthief) proudly presents Born ‘Free’. Lyrically inspired by Ben Iota’s recent studies, travels and experiences living in a developing country, alongside the manifest production of Matchless Gift, this release explores the theme of freedom, or lack there of. Ben Iota has recently released the video for More Than Just Words featuring Visionz, Motion, Mesha and Social Change. The video is filmed and edited by Maintain from Labrat productions. The production by Matchless Gift is his finest work to date, demonstrating his grasp on both Western and Eastern musical forms, … Continue reading Ben Iota – Born ‘Free’

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Everyday – Death From Above 7″ Vinyl

Jim Steps

Off the back of his recently released album Equality, Adelaide emcee Everyday is releasing a 7″ to coincide with the album launch that was held on Saturday night at the Butterthief ButterJam, Light Hotel Adelaide. The 7″ features album tracks Death From Above featuring Tomorrow and Realizm (produced by Realizm) on the A Side, and Rise and Fall In HD (The Undead) featuring DJ Snair (produced by Mat Rafle) on the flip. The 7″ release is pressed on clear vinyl with colour poster wrap and cardboard sleeve and was available at the Taylor Made Tactix, Matchless Gift and Everyday triple launch held … Continue reading Everyday – Death From Above 7″ Vinyl

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Everyday – Equality

Jim Steps

Everyday is an Adelaide emcee that was raised in a home where music was always being played, and with fond memories of staying up til the early hours of the morning with the entire household singing and dancing to “Saturday night jukebox”, it came naturally when he decided to start making his own music. Picking up a set of sticks, Everyday’s first musical adventure started as a drummer and songwriter, playing along side collaborator Tomorrow in a hardcore band, where he also had his first taste of being up on stage, a taste that would grow in the years to come. … Continue reading Everyday – Equality

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Matchless Gift “Inquire Within” Out Now

Jim Steps

MC/Producer Matchless Gift from the Butterthief camp presents his debut EP Inquire Within featuring Mesha (Taylor Made Tactix), LKR, Dialect & Social Change with cuts by DJ Snair and Inkswel. A hard-hitting, thought provoking introduction for the artist from South Australia, It’s been a long time coming and well worth the wait for the 8-track release. With an open and honest writing style and an impenetrable mark on production Matchless Gift makes music that inspires the listener to see beyond the grind of everyday norms. A producer born from the love of digging in the crates and an MC born from … Continue reading Matchless Gift “Inquire Within” Out Now

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100% Butterfat Vol. 1

Jim Steps

Butterthief is an Australian independent recording label featuring artists such as Social Change, Taylor Made Tactics, Matchless Gift and many more. DJ Snair who recently took home first place in the DMC South Australian Finals and second place at the Australian titles. For their latest release, Snair has teamed up with fellow Butterthief head Funkwig to bring you a fat-tape of new hip hop music. 100% Butterfat Vol. 1 is available now for free download below. Tracklisting:  House Shoes “Time” Instrumental  Nas feat Large Pro – “Loco-Motive”  DJ Premier & Freddie Foxxx “More Levels”  Oh No feat Roc Marciano “The Hitmen”  … Continue reading 100% Butterfat Vol. 1

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K21 – Never feat. Joy Sparkes

Jim Steps

Adelaide’s K21 introduces Never, the second film to be released from his debut LP Single Minded Civilian. The track Never also features the chilled sounds of Joy Sparkes. The film clip was shot by helloREVOLUTIONco. Single Minded Civilian features a host of Australia’s finest emcees including Trials, Vents, Sesta, Brad Strut with production from Sesta, Trials, Vampts and K21 himself. Cuts are from DJ’s Snair, adfu and PT. Never is produced by K21, scratches by DJ PT, video by helloREVOLUTIONco. Shot by Matthew Thorne and James Millard. Directed & edited by Matthew Thorne. Single Minded Civilian‘ out now. K21 Official  ||  Twitter  ||  Purchase  || … Continue reading K21 – Never feat. Joy Sparkes

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Taylor Made Tactix – Uninvited Guests

Jim Steps

Introducing Taylor Made Tactix (TMT), the Hip Hop 4 from the southern suburbs of Adelaide consisting of MC’s Mesha, Mnops and Senca along with veteran Australian Turntablist DJ Snair (Social Change, Cross Bred Mongrels, BattleHoggs). TMT’s journey begins at Morphett Vale High School in 2001 where MC Mesha would frequent ciphers with Johny C and Eckles building up steam in local battles. It was in these freestyle circuits where Mnops would appear all guns blazing, eventually joining the TM team along with MC Senca (formally of Peripheral Visions). By 2006 TMT began making their presence known in the local scene delivering boom-bap … Continue reading Taylor Made Tactix – Uninvited Guests

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K21 – Single Minded Civilian Out Now!

Jim Steps

Adelaide’s K21 introduces his highly anticipated debut LP Single Minded Civilian. The title track Won’t Stop produced by Mdusu has been well received amongst the hoards and is still available as a free download from K21′s website. The release of the single also coincided with the release of the official film clip by Capital Waste.   Single Minded Civilian features a host of Australia’s finest emcees including Trials, Vents, Sesta, Brad Strut and more, also production from Sesta, Trials, Vampts and K21, plus you will also be treated to a host of murderous cuts from DJ’s Snair, adfu and PT.  On Saturday May 19, K21 will launch his album Single Minded Civilian at the Rocket Bar feat. Claz … Continue reading K21 – Single Minded Civilian Out Now!

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Competition: Win a signed copy of Realizm – Nasty Ill Filthy 12″

Jim Steps

You may have heard of Realizm, you may not have. He’s been cutting his teeth for the better half of a decade in the studio and the stage with a bunch of guest spots littered across various local and international releases. He has recently released a vinyl only 12″ called Nasty Ill Filthy featuring DJ Snair (The Battlehoggs), IDE (Creative Juices) from Brooklyn and Koolta from Adelaide. The vinyl only 12″ features four tracks and their four counterpart instrumentals; all produced by unsung beatsmith Amayze. This is the first project between the two Adelaide natives, with an album currently in the works. The … Continue reading Competition: Win a signed copy of Realizm – Nasty Ill Filthy 12″

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DJ Skae’s A-List [Out Now]

Jim Steps

DJ Skae’s – A-List, a compilation of Hip Hop’s finest, dropped on February 18th 2011 through Green Distribution (MGM). It will be available at your local independent hip hop store as well as JBHi-Fi’s, Sanity etc. After dropping DJ Skae’s Guestlist just 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 & … Continue reading DJ Skae’s A-List [Out Now]

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Coopers Alive 2010 – It’s The Joint! [ADL]

Jim Steps

It’s The Joint will be the biggest hip hop party Adelaide has seen this year and everyones invited to come party down at the Adelaide UniBar. With a lineup like this, you are guaranteed the best night of 2010. Adroit Effusive w/ DJ Snair Pagen Elypsis Headstrong Company Realizm DJ Sanchez DJ Despair And very special guests who will both be rocking full sets… Evidence (of Dilated Peoples) Total Eclipse (of X-Ecutioners) Oh and not to mention with the good people at Coopers sponsoring the event as part of Coopers Alive 2010….. you know there will be great drink specials. … Continue reading Coopers Alive 2010 – It’s The Joint! [ADL]

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DJ Skae’s – A-List [Coming Soon]

Jim Steps

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]

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FULL CIRCLE COMP! (Win, Win, Win)

Jim Steps

We’re giving away 1 free entry to Full Circle at the Jade Monkey (Sept 17) plus a free copy of Realizm’s new 12″ and Koolta’s EP – What more could you want?! To win, all you have to do is be the first person to email kooltamusic@gmail.com with “Full Circle @ The Jade Monkey” in the subject heading and in the body of the email tell us the name of Realizm’s new 12″ and Koolta’s EP. It’s that simple! Enter Now! Full Circle will be held at the Jade Monkey on September 17. Featuring Social Change performing tracks off their … Continue reading FULL CIRCLE COMP! (Win, Win, Win)

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Adroit Effusive – The Album (Review)

Jim Steps

The Album is quite a party, your hosts the Adroit Effusive crew. The South Australian massive are set to launch their LP The Album, after years of waiting from eager fans at HQ September 10. Adroit Effusive have been around for years now and many in the scene will recognise the names of one of Adelaide’s hip hop legacies. AE consist of Beats, Conseps, Patti, Blockade, Ad-Fu, Motion, Bornski and Dev…did we miss anyone? The Album is a massive body of work from the past 6 years, so the variety offered here is as vast as central Australia. Ranging from … Continue reading Adroit Effusive – The Album (Review)

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Butterthief presents V.High.P Jam X – Return of the Funk Movement

Jim Steps

If you are looking for something to do in Adelaide this Friday night, Butterthief presents V.High.P Jam X – Return of the Funk Movement. On the night catch Social Change performing with a live band, emcee Requiem from Victoria, Alter Reign, Inkswel (VIC), One Above (Beat Showcase), and Fat Pockets (Funkwig & DJ Snair) spinning Funk and Hip Hop. Details in short: Friday 30th July at Electric Light Hotel 235 Grenfell Street Adelaide $10 Entry 8pm. $15 after 10pm 18+ Butterthief webpage Butterthief twitter roster Continue reading Butterthief presents V.High.P Jam X – Return of the Funk Movement

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Pagen Elypsis – One Way Ticket Exclusive Leak feat. DJ Butcher

Jim Steps

Pagen Elypsis is a collective of emcee’s from existing groups that emerged onto the scene with the release of the 007 Mixtape in 2007.  The members of the group had been performing as their separate components for 2 years both at home and interstate and also promoting and putting on shows in their hometown, Adelaide. The roots of the groups following lie in both the local live hip-hop scene and also the national and international battle circuit. The group was on hiatus from 2007 while each of the members went about building their resumes & paying their dues. Between 2007-2010, … Continue reading Pagen Elypsis – One Way Ticket Exclusive Leak feat. DJ Butcher

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Realizm – Nasty Ill Filthy 12″ OUT NOW

Jim Steps

You may have heard of Realizm, you may not have. He’s been cutting his teeth for the better half of a decade in the studio and the stage with a bunch of guest spots littered across various local and international releases. He has a vinyl only 12″ about to drop called Nasty Ill Filthy featuring DJ Snair (The Battlehoggs), IDE (Creative Juices) from Brooklyn and Koolta from Adelaide. The vinyl only 12″ features four tracks and their four counterpart instrumentals; all produced by unsung beatsmith Amayze. This is the first project between the two Adelaide natives, with an album in … Continue reading Realizm – Nasty Ill Filthy 12″ OUT NOW

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Pagen Elypsis – One Hit Away (Free Download)

Jim Steps

Pagen Elypsis is a collective of emcees from existing groups that emerged onto the scene with the release of the 007 Mixtape in 2007. The members of the group had been performing as their seperate components for 2 years both at home and interstate and also promoting and putting on shows in their hometown, Adelaide. The roots of the groups following lie in both the local live hip-hop scene and also the national and international battle circuit. The group was on hiatus from 2007 while each of the members went about building their resumes & paying their dues. Between 2007-2010, … Continue reading Pagen Elypsis – One Hit Away (Free Download)

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A Sight For Sore Eyes – SA Charity Gig

Jim Steps

This show will see one of the biggest line-ups of Adelaide Hip Hop in the past 5 years, donating their time and energy to support and raise much needed funds for the Royal Society for the Blinds Children and Youth Services. Get behind this great cause and show your support by parting with a lousy $10 to see some of Adelaide’s finest and help some vision impaired kids to live a better life. This is a daytime gig, so come and have some drinks and chill in the Electric Light Hotels Beer Garden. Doors open @ 1PM The day consists … Continue reading A Sight For Sore Eyes – SA Charity Gig

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Pagen Elypsis ‘2010’ FREE mixtape + Double Or Nothing 7 gig

Jim Steps

MC Prime had this to say to allaussie hip hop regarding the release of a new free mixtape from the Pagen Elypsis crew. “My crew has released a new free mixtape as of today called ‘2010’. This mixtape serves as a prelude to the full LP “One Way Ticket” which is recorded and ready to be released next year”. Pagen Elypsis 2010 Mixtape features 100% original production by Strange Notes, Purpose & Answer and is mixed by the almighty Battlehoggs crew! Cuts by DJ Kansel + DJ Snair. This is an Official Battlehoggs release. Track 5 taken from the forthcoming … Continue reading Pagen Elypsis ‘2010’ FREE mixtape + Double Or Nothing 7 gig

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The Kick Kick Snare Producer Battle – SA

Jim Steps

Adelaide is holding its first ever Producer Battle – tonight. The Kick Kick Snare Producer Battle is a coming together of some of the finest established and up and coming producers Adelaide has to offer. This is an opportunity for these musical prophets to display their skills in a competitive environment and be recognised for their endless hours of effort in refining the classic art of Hip Hop production.” This is a first for Adelaide and its about time that the masterminds behind the music get a chance to flex their skills. The battle format will be similar to a … Continue reading The Kick Kick Snare Producer Battle – SA

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Phat Tape: Social Change and Fat Pockets

Jim Steps

In the lead up to the long awaited release of the full length Social Change album V.High.P, Funkwig and DJ Snair of Social Change have created their first Phat Tape under the name Fat Pockets. On the 09.09.09 (cool little date) Butterthief will release Fat Pockets online for a FREE download, yes people free. The Phat Tape is a Funkwig Production and features exclusive music and  some big guest appearances by Social Change, Crossbred Mongrels, Dialect, K21, 2Biz (Common Cause) and Mesha (Taylor Made Tactix). Everyone in Melburn can catch Mata and Must, Social Change feat. Funkwig and DJ Snair, … Continue reading Phat Tape: Social Change and Fat Pockets

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Cross Bred Mongrels – Certified Wise

Jim Steps

After a long time, Adelaide’s Cross Bred Mongrels are back with a new joint dubbed Certified Wise. Named after the famous crew which has bred some of Australia’s most successful and widely known artists, Certified Wise is the crowning achievement for long time Adelaide hip hop figurehead Flak. In a distinguished career of building hip hop in Adelaide, Flak was responsible for the early development of such luminaries like the Hilltop Hoods and The Funkoars. And now with long time collaborator and partner-in-rhyme Flee, Flak continues the Certified Wise’ legacy firmly entrenched in the annals of Australian hip hop history. … Continue reading Cross Bred Mongrels – Certified Wise