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MDMA – What It Look Like Album Launch Tour

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A relative new name to locla hip-hop fans, duo MDMA consists of acclaimed Tasmanian producer Mdusu (MD) and renowned Adelaide battle MC Manaz Ill. Having each gained notoriety in their respective fields, the duo formed in 2012 through a shared passion and drive for music. After the briefest of introductions, they immediately commenced working on a debut EP, which has since grown into a full-length album. In the short time since the group’s inception, the duo have shared stages with local heavyweights among the likes of Rates, Mr. Grevis, Mr. Hill, Kings Konekted, Lazy Grey, Maundz, Known Associates and Fatty … Continue reading MDMA – What It Look Like Album Launch Tour

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Broken Aesthetiks – Still Broke

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Due to the finalisation of legal proceedings stemming from their debut release, ‘Broke‘, Grhyme Productions are now slightly apprehensive to announce (pending all guidelines laid out by Livinia Nixon’s solicitors are met) the impending release of Broken Aesthetik’s sophomore album, the aptly titled Still Broke. Anyone who has had the pleasure of seeing the duo live, would be well aware of the tongue-in-cheek antics of the group’s lone emcee, FatGut. Scathing social commentary, celebrity undressing, and at times personal catharsis, are delivered with an always upbeat tempo. This can find you with a beaming smile, waving your hands in the … Continue reading Broken Aesthetiks – Still Broke

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Sinks – Backlash

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2013 marks the debut long player from Melbourne emcee and producer Sinks with this crunching release titled Backlash. Guests on the album include Fatty Phew, Phil Gektor, Sparts, Dazed, Force, Mol One, Olsen, Pompei and Zee.  Production comes from Sinks as well as Ramzee, WIK, Dazed, Phil Gektor, Calski and Batsauce. A brand new clip has dropped coinciding with the release for the track Starts In The Mind. The video was filmed & edited By Jack Shelton courtesy of Finish With The Spinach Productions. You can check that out below. Live 2 Work was the first single to be released from Backlash and … Continue reading Sinks – Backlash

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Barbone – Duct Tape

Jim Steps

This is the first film clip off Barbone’s upcoming album The Bandit. He believes the local Australian scene is flooded with talentless bullshit and is a terrible case of the blind leading the blind. So what would be a better way to mute these tripe’s then a firm strip of Duct Tape. With Fatty Phew back up on the filming and editing plus Ramzee on production and DJ Relik on the cut, they bring together a comical yet humorous clip taking the piss out of talentless morons. Duct Tape is available now through Selective Hearing as a name your price download. You … Continue reading Barbone – Duct Tape

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Rates New album out now + ‘We Here Now’ Tour

Jim Steps

Destroy & Rebuild is the debut album from Australia’s most talked about new emcee; Rates. The LP contains complete generosity of self as Rates uncovers his innermost thoughts and experiences. The turbulent past few years of his life have seen him in and out of psych wards, and through numerous run in’s with the law. But through all the hardship, the most fulfilling aspect to Destroy & Rebuild is Rates’ resilience, his refusal to give up. It’s not hard to see why this artist has such a loyal and thankful fan base. The album boasts solid features including Sydney’s king Kerser, crazily … Continue reading Rates New album out now + ‘We Here Now’ Tour

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Rates – Destroy And Rebuild

Jim Steps

Destroy and Rebuild is the debut album from one of Sydney’s most thought provoking lyricist. The talented rhymster’s debut release provides an insight into a dark world constructed within the walls of a racing mind. Providing an intriguing introduction, How Sick, produced by Nebs, gives listeners the perfect introduction to a story which shaped both he and brother Kerser’s success. Anotha Day Anotha Dolla displays the skill and creative abilities of this south west Sydney MC. From here one can’t help but feel totally emerged and somewhat hypnotized by a roller coaster of emotions. Rates explains his life and the turbulent … Continue reading Rates – Destroy And Rebuild

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Barbone – Round 2

Jim Steps

23-year old Barbone started rapping around 2003. He’s listened to rap all his life taking inspiration from grimy 90s hip hop like Onyx, Biggie Smalls, RA The Rugged Man and so on. He started rapping in the Melbourne crew, Reverse Psychology but had a falling out with them years ago and decided to pursue a solo career. Lurking in the shadows for too long can cause a local head to lose face, so that’s where Barbone’s new promo clip comes in… with the intention to make sure that not one of you ever forgets his face once revealed. Anyone who’s known … Continue reading Barbone – Round 2

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Cortext – Streaming Consciousness 2.0

Jim Steps

Cortext is a WA hip hop artist who has been making noise around the state for a while now. The Perth based/South West raised lyricist has been apart of several projects over the last few years, as well as releasing two collaborative CDs, Champion Music, with SMA crewmate Chekid, and Ill Recognise Ill, with long-time friend and collaborator Aero.D.   Cortext latest effort comes in the form of two disc release titled Streaming Consciousness 2.0. Featuring a host of artists including Ulla Shay, Bsyde, Crispe, Bryte MC, Porsah Laine, Fatty Phew, Graphic, Greeley, Bitter Belief and more. Productions duties are … Continue reading Cortext – Streaming Consciousness 2.0

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Exclusive: Deece – Back Up feat. Fatty Phew & Bigfoot (Prod. WIK)

Jim Steps

A Cornered Season is the debut solo album from the well oiled Melbourne MC, Deece (of B Wiv Deece fame). While B Wiv still has a strong presence on A Cornered Season producing six of the sixteen tracks, this album sees Deece team up with some of the best MC’s & producers this country has to offer. The result? A beautifully sculpted dynamic soundscape that complements Deece’s ever evolving sound. On the producer front Plutonic Lab has lent a hand between relentless Hilltop Hoods duties, WIK has jumped on board fresh from handling production on Maundz’s latest album Zero, Alter Ego handles four gems, J Squared contributes a spin tingler, Dave V drops a banger off the back of entirely producing Lazy Grey’s last album The Soundtrack & Mat Raffle from WA delivers … Continue reading Exclusive: Deece – Back Up feat. Fatty Phew & Bigfoot (Prod. WIK)

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Deece – A Cornered Season

Jim Steps

A Cornered Season is the debut solo album from the well oiled Melbourne MC, Deece (of B Wiv Deece fame). While B Wiv still has a strong presence on ‘A Cornered Season’ producing six of the sixteen tracks, this album sees Deece team up with some of the best MC’s & producers this country has to offer. The result? A beautifully sculpted dynamic soundscape that complements Deece’s ever evolving sound. On the producer front Plutonic Lab has lent a hand between relentless Hilltop Hoods duties, WIK has jumped on board fresh from handling production on Maundz’s latest album Zero, Alter Ego … Continue reading Deece – A Cornered Season

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Down Under Grime Vol. 1

Jim Steps

50/50 is pleased to present Down Under Grime Vol.1. Selected and mixed by Family Tree’s DJ Complex this features previously released as well as unreleased tracks and highlights by some of the strongest grime production and MC’ing coming out of Australia. Look out for Vol.2 coming very very shortly! You can find the track list below and download the mix by clicking on the little grey down arrow in the Soundcloud player. Track List 1. Spartan Riddim – Brinks / Nebs / Kerser 2. New Age – Arctic 3. Takeoff Freestyle – Fraksha / Fatty Phew 4. Magnum Riddim – … Continue reading Down Under Grime Vol. 1

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Exclusive: Geko & Aetcix – GOATMOB ‘Flatline’ feat. Fatty Phew

Jim Steps

‘GOATMOB’; Virtual socio-phobes, they are seldom seen at nightclubs, festivals or other communal shindigs. It is believed they spend most of their waking life underground, practising their primitive form of music and imbibing in strange herbs and potions. Emerging from the midst of Melbourne’s underground, the latest production from the illustrious Crate Cartel crew is Goatmob. Both emcees and producers respectively, the complimentary alliance that is Geko and Aetcix successfully combine their individual styles to bring this peculiarly alluring project to fruition. Goatmob reunites the duo again after collaborating on previous projects such as 2007’s Raw Four EP and the … Continue reading Exclusive: Geko & Aetcix – GOATMOB ‘Flatline’ feat. Fatty Phew

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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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Fatty Phew – The Best Things In Life Are Free Pt. 2 (Out Now)

Jim Steps

The name Fatty Phew is now very familiar to cherished lovers of the music scene that is Hip-Hop. His versatility has always been known to leave an indelible mark on Geelong’s music culture. Fatty Phew has achieved far more than he could have ever dreamt of at the ripe age of 13 when he started illustrating lyrics that would be the starting point for a thriving career. Growing up in the Geelong Hip-hop/Street scene, Phew saw that music culture was absent in his city and so he made it his mission to put Geelong on the Map. The passion he projects is emphasised by his will … Continue reading Fatty Phew – The Best Things In Life Are Free Pt. 2 (Out Now)

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Fatty Phew – Downhill

Jim Steps

The name Fatty Phew is now very familiar to cherished lovers of the music scene that is Hip-Hop. His versatility has always been known to leave an indelible mark on Geelong’s music culture. Fatty Phew has achieved far more than he could have ever dreamt of at the ripe age of 13 when he started illustrating lyrics that would be the starting point for a thriving career. Growing up in the Geelong Hip-hop/Street scene, Phew saw that music culture was absent in his city and so he made it his mission to put Geelong on the Map. The passion he … Continue reading Fatty Phew – Downhill

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Class A MC Interview: Milkmen, Money & Music

Jim Steps

aahh: 2010 saw the release of your debut LP Me, Me, Me & Him, The Secret Life of a Receptionist. What so far has been the highlight of this journey? Class A MC: The highlight of the journey was seeing it out and in JB Hi Fi. That was a big goal for me- to get it in stores. It was a very long and arduous journey and to see it finished, packaged and ready for sale was an amazing feeling. After the visit to JB, we then went and drank champagne and ate lots of dumplings to celebrate. The … Continue reading Class A MC Interview: Milkmen, Money & Music

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Raven – Devils Advocate [Official Film Clip]

Jim Steps

Devils Advocate taken from the album Ravenous 20Ten. Out Now! Clip executed by Full Clip (Heata & Discourse)
. Track Produced by Engineer. Following the success of his debut solo album Humble Beginnings (2008), Raven is back with his sophomore release Ravenous 20Ten. Rising through the underground of Melbourne Hip-Hop as an emcee with the group Lost Soulz, Raven emerged as a lyricist to watch out for. Featuring as a member of the Hungry Humans crew and Crate Cartel Records, he has cemented a name for himself as a well-respected artist with vivid lyrical content and strong presence. Ravenous20Ten combines traditional … Continue reading Raven – Devils Advocate [Official Film Clip]

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Aetcix – One Fell Swoop (Prod. Geko) – Free Download

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From humble beginnings as a radio spitter in the late ’90s, through to his work as producer and emcee alongside Thorts on the duo’s debut Field Trip in 2004, Aetcix has always done his own thing. Now after almost seven years of being ‘Pretty much done with it bro’, the Hungry Human emerges from hibernation to drop his debut solo release One Fell Swoop. Produced entirely by Geko, and featuring a guest appearance by the one and only Fatty Phew, One Fell Swoop is a vicious and hate-filled five track banger written and recorded during what Aetcix refers to as … Continue reading Aetcix – One Fell Swoop (Prod. Geko) – Free Download

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B wiv Deece: New Film Clip “Escape Artist Gate”

Jim Steps

Crew, motivation, good times and building blocks for the future reflect the past year for B wiv Deece and co. What better way to celebrate than putting together a FREE ep featuring some of the dudes that made the past year one to remember; Unleash The Beast features: such beasts as Maundz, Fatty Phew, G Force, Fluent Form and Luke Mac. All bringing their unique personalities with Deece over B wivs‘ ever growing banger catalogue. Fully produced by the man B wiv, Unleash The Beast has a soundscape that stretches from laid back light-hearted to the serious. The EP also … Continue reading B wiv Deece: New Film Clip “Escape Artist Gate”

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FREE EP: B wiv Deece – Unleash The Beast

Jim Steps

Crew, motivation, good times and building blocks for the future reflect the past year for B wiv Deece and co. What better way to celebrate than putting together a FREE ep featuring some of the dudes that made the past year one to remember; Unleash The Beast features: such beasts as Maundz, Fatty Phew, G Force, Fluent Form and Luke Mac. All bringing their unique personalities with Deece over B wivs‘ ever growing banger catalogue. Fully produced by the man B wiv, Unleash The Beast has a soundscape that stretches from laid back light-hearted to the serious. The EP also … Continue reading FREE EP: B wiv Deece – Unleash The Beast

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Raven – Ravenous 20Ten (December 3)

Jim Steps

Following the success of his debut solo album Humble Beginnings (2008), Raven is back with his sophomore release Ravenous 20Ten. Rising through the underground of Melbourne Hip-Hop as an emcee with the group Lost Soulz, Raven emerged as a lyricist to watch out for. Featuring as a member of the Hungry Humans crew and Crate Cartel Records, he has cemented a name for himself as a well respected artist with vivid lyrical content and strong presence. Ravenous 20Ten combines traditional Hip-Hop with personal and politically charged topics to create a concept album where Raven observes two worlds; the world that … Continue reading Raven – Ravenous 20Ten (December 3)

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Fatty Phew – 20up10down [New Track – Free Download]

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Geelong’s Legendary emcee Fatty Phew, is back better than ever. Phew’s versatility has always been known after the underground classic release 23 Years in the Making and more recently The Best Things In Life Are Free Mixtape. (Check that out here.) Written and recorded November 8th 2010. Produced by Alter Ego. Recorded/Mixed/Mastered by Deece. Get ready for Fatty Phews Mixtape coming real soon. http://www.myspace.com/phewcha http://www.myspace.com/beatsbyego http://www.myspace.com/bwivdeece Continue reading Fatty Phew – 20up10down [New Track – Free Download]

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Ravenous – 20Ten

Jim Steps

To Melbourne’s hip hop community, Raven started with regular visits to Melbourne’s 106.7 PBS FM back in the prime of The Formula, dropping rhymes on Australia’s most respected and long running hip hop radio show. Raven was the producer and one of two MCs from Lost Soulz, a group he founded with Budsa and DJ Perplex. After honing their stage craft and lyricism in Victoria’s backyards and house parties, Lost Soulz released their highly regarded 2004 debut, Conveyor Belt, and contributed the anthemic Sacrilege to the Nuffsaid Records compilation In Case You Didn’t Know. The group have since made guest … Continue reading Ravenous – 20Ten

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WIK – Duck Down feat. G-Force, Maundz & Deece (Free Download)

Jim Steps

This banger of a track is a leak from the upcoming WIK project featuring G-Force, Maundz & Deece. This one is on that serious ish, do the knowledge. Download the track now by clicking the downward arrow on the player, and keep an eye out for WIK! Check out footage of another track produced by WIK. This is the first time the guys have performed the track Loco Motive with all three emcees’s (Maundz, Fluent Form & Fatty Phew ). Filmed by B wiv. Taken from the Mr Nobody/Crate Cartel album launch @ The Johnston on 14/8/10 Continue reading WIK – Duck Down feat. G-Force, Maundz & Deece (Free Download)

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Geko – Detonate Feat. Fluent Form & Raven (Film Clip)

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Produced by Geko, featuring Fluent Form & Raven, cuts By DJ Bogues. Flim clip directed by Geko, shot by Sideshow, cut by Discourse & Sideshow, compositing and effects by Discourse. The Crate Cartel have continued to grow from strength to strength, solidifying their spot as one of Australia’s most exciting and talented groups to emerge in recent times. Equipped with an array of diverse talents, The Cartel recently took out best group/crew and best record label for ozhiphop.com awards 2009. This year marks another exciting chapter for the crew with the release of Crate Cartel Radio, which once again showcases … Continue reading Geko – Detonate Feat. Fluent Form & Raven (Film Clip)

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Crate Cartel Radio – Geko (June 18)

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The Crate Cartel have continued to grow from strength to strength, solidifying their spot as one of Australia’s most exciting and talented groups to emerge in recent times. Equipped with an array of diverse talents, The Cartel recently took out best group/crew and best record label for ozhiphop.com awards 2009. This year marks another exciting chapter for the crew with the release of Crate Cartel Radio, which once again showcases their range of abilities. The Cartel pride themselves on bringing the highest level of quality and professionalism, as evidenced in their recent spate of releases, always backed up by their … Continue reading Crate Cartel Radio – Geko (June 18)

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Fatty Phew – Yes Or No Clip

Jim Steps

Fatty Phew, is back better than ever. Phew’s versatility has always been known after the underground classic release 23 Years In The Making. With tracks like Stand Up, Phew returns with his hard-hitting lines and passionate views on life, then chills out with a track reminiscing on past experiences with Wont Forget. Tracks like So The Fuck What, pokes fun at the side of life that everybody else seems to take so serious, and Yes or No is a story about the times people tend not to take serious. To add to this new release, DJ Bogues brings his talents … Continue reading Fatty Phew – Yes Or No Clip

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Fluent Form – The Furnace Review

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We take a look at one of the top releases from 2009, Fluent Form’s – The  Furnace. Released mid to late last year under Obese Distro, The Furnace caught a few people sleeping, including us. After selling out his independently released debut album, Chapters Of Substance, Fluent Form wasted no time in returning to the front lines with his sophomore LP. Across 14 tracks, Fluent continues to demonstrate his ability as a lyricist to combine concepts with complexity. To add to this release, Fluent has recruited a stellar line-up of guests including veterans Brad Strut and Ciecmate alongside Melbourne’s Mata … Continue reading Fluent Form – The Furnace Review

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Fatty Phew – The Best Things In Life Are Free Download

Jim Steps

Geelong’s Legendary MC Fatty Phew, is back better than ever. Phew’s versatility has always been known after the underground classic release 23 Years In The Making. With tracks like Stand Up, Phew returns with his hard-hitting lines and passionate views on life, then chills out with a track reminiscing on past experiences with Wont Forget. Tracks like So The Fuck What, pokes fun at the side of life that everybody else seems to take so serious, and Yes or No is a story about the times people tend not to take serious. To add to this new release, DJ Bogues … Continue reading Fatty Phew – The Best Things In Life Are Free Download

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Fatty Phew & Alter Ego & DJ Bogues – Best Things In Life Are Free

Jim Steps

Best things in life are free! Janet Jackson said it, but Fatty Phew, Alter Ego and DJ Bogues have made it true. With Alter Ego on production, DJ Bogues on the Decks and Fatty Phew on the mic, these 3 have come together to create a stellar FREE release that most artists would be charging for. If you’re looking for that pure hip hop that has been missing from the airwaves of late, then look no further. Its back, and in full effect. The Best Things in Life are Free, is an impressive 5 track EP produced by Alter Ego … Continue reading Fatty Phew & Alter Ego & DJ Bogues – Best Things In Life Are Free