Scotty Hinds Hindsight Album Launch @ Revolver

Hindsight is the first official solo album from Scotty Hinds an artist who is multi faceted, well versed & prolific in his craft. Known for his impressive radio appearances & grime shows all across Australia, he is one third of the UK rap crew Nine High (Byron, Fraksha & Scotty Hinds) & one quarter of the Melbourne Grime dons, Smash Brothers (Diem, Fraksha, Murky & Scotty Hinds). Since releasing the Nine High album followed by 2 solo mixtapes, Scotty joined the BTE family & teamed up with Youthful Implants to release the EDM infused Carnival Music EP in 2014, Scotty has been … Continue reading Scotty Hinds Hindsight Album Launch @ Revolver

Scotty Hinds hits a winner with new album Hindsight

Hindsight is the first official solo album from Scotty Hinds, an artist who is multi faceted, well versed & prolific in his craft. Known for his impressive radio appearances & grime shows all across Australia, he is one third of the UK rap crewNine High (Byron, Fraksha & Scotty Hinds) & one quarter of the Melbourne Grime dons, Smash Brothers (Diem, Fraksha, Murky & Scotty Hinds) Since releasing the Nine High album followed by 2 solo mixtapes, Scotty joined the BTE family & teamed up with Youthful Implants to release the EDM infused Carnival Music EP in 2014, Scotty has been steadily working … Continue reading Scotty Hinds hits a winner with new album Hindsight

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

Ciecmate Limbo

Described as an unofficial release, but more of an original album than a mixtape. Ciecmate’s presents his latest project, entitled Limbo. Available now as a digital release, Ciecca’s didn’t jack any beats for this project, instead he went to work and crafted all new original works. Featuring the talents of Newsense, Bigfoot, Alex Jones, Mouf, Fraksha, Billy Bunks and Gutz, Limbo features 2 bonus joints that were made specifically for the release, a gang of original material previously unheard and four remix tracks. This release was put together building into the lead up to his YANG & YIN EP series on wax. A … Continue reading Ciecmate Limbo

LGEEZ #Slapahipsterintheface

Here is a brand new mixtape from the beasts who make up the Lgeez outfit, Son Of Sam and Alex Jones (both artists have signed to BTE). Dropping early last week, #Slapahipsterintheface is everything you’d expect from these two lads.  Killer bars, big beats and some dope guest appearances in the form of Fraksha, Sarm, Sky’High, Gutz and more! There is also a special guest appearance from Pinga Pete. The mixtape is available now as a name your price download, which you can pick up here. Stay tuned we hope to have Alex Jones appearing on an upcoming episode of #aahhRadio Podcast very … Continue reading LGEEZ #Slapahipsterintheface

Standard. Laundry Bar

50/50 grime and dub pioneer Fraksha presents Standard. with DJ Hoppa, and a host of local and international artists including DJ Heritage, Bonezy TwoBladez, Mark 563, and Juve, Friday the 12th of September at Laundry Bar for a free gig. Doors 9pm, entry to this event is free. DJ Hoppa, renown for his relationship with epic rapper Hopsin, is a talented, multi-instrumentalist, crossing the divide between DJ and musician, having worked with such artists as SwizZz, Sirah, Dizzy Wright, Jarren Benton and even producing some of Australia’s biggest acts such as Bliss n Eso. Hoppa comes from a musical family, … Continue reading Standard. Laundry Bar

Realizm Hypebeast Matador

With his first release of 2014, South Australian emcee and producer Realizm brings a mixture of instrumental hip hop, official remixes and new exclusive songs with this banging 23 track project. The release titled Hypebeast Matador, has been teased for a moment now, it’s final release includes artist’s such as K21, Maundz, Flu, Geko, Force, Sinks, Dialectrix, Fraksha, Diem, Brinks and Purpose. All remixes have been done with the permission of the original artist. So, you could consider it as an official remix project. Hypebeast Matador is available now as a name your price download, you can pick it up … Continue reading Realizm Hypebeast Matador

Force – Force [Produced by Zarkov]

Melbourne born and bred and raised on a diet of traditional hip hop both local and abroad, Force has been steadily building as an artist since his 2009 debut album Clouded, which featured Maundz, Hunter (RIP), A-Diction and more. From there it was evident that a respect for the art form reigned true. It’s now 2013 and whilst nothing has changed in the respect for the pioneers, the sound Force is bringing certainly has. After forming Down For The Count Records and releasing a slew of crew products, Force has now teamed up with Jackie Onassis producer Zarkov (Raph) to … Continue reading Force – Force [Produced by Zarkov]

Music News: Force [Prod. Zarkov]

Melbourne born and bred and raised on a diet of traditional hip hop both local and abroad, Force has been steadily building as an artist since his 2009 debut album Clouded, which featured Maundz, Hunter (RIP), A-diction and more. From there it was evident that arespect for the art form reigned true. 
It’s now 2013 and whilst nothing has changed in the respect for the pioneers, the sound 
Force is bringing certainly has. After forming Down For The Count Records and releasing a slew of crew products, Force has now teamed up with Jackie Onassis producer Zarkov (Raph) to release … Continue reading Music News: Force [Prod. Zarkov]

Interview: Fraksha – Bars, Beats & Bangers

Earning his stripes in the UK’s underground live circuit, Fraksha has proven himself to be one of the UK’s finest MC’s. As a founding member of the UK outfit Nine High, Fraksha spent time honing his craft and sold out two mixtapes, a testament to his tenure in the UK scene. Fraksha now presents his debut full length player, My Way, and it’s out now. aahh: Was the title for the LP ‘My Way’ an obvious choice? Fraksha: Yeah pretty much it was. I had a couple of different working titles while I was recording, but towards the end while I was listening back to tracks, … Continue reading Interview: Fraksha – Bars, Beats & Bangers

Sarm: Self Titled Debut Album, Out Now!

Presenting the self-titled debut album from Sarm of the acclaimed Sydney duo That’s Them. Featuring guest spots from undisputed kings Kerser, Rates, Fraksha, Tornts, Dialectrix and Rinse (Bingethinkers), with production by Nebs, the album burns its way across your ears the same way the intense orange of the 6 panel digipack sizzles across your retina. Never one for the same old humdrum, Sarm contrasts the sharp grime style of Fraksha with the mellow flow of Dialectrix, and the snappy bravado of tracks like I’ll Abuse You For Fun with the devastatingly honest When You Hear This. Out now through LookUp & Obese Distribution, Sarm … Continue reading Sarm: Self Titled Debut Album, Out Now!

Sarm

Presenting the self titled debut album from Sarm of the acclaimed Sydney duo That’s Them. Featuring guest spots from undisputed kings Kerser, Rates, Fraksha, Tornts, Dialectrix and Rinse (Bingethinkers), with production by Nebs, the album burns its way across your ears the same way the intense orange of the 6 panel digipack sizzles across your retina. Combining the futuristic, angular production of Nebs with the characteristic hip hop and grime flavoured flow of Sarm, this will be yet another hotly debated and passionately devoured release featuring the new sound shouldering its way out of Sydney’s West. Nebs‘ electro disco influenced … Continue reading Sarm

Obese TV – Episode 2

The second full length episode of Obese TV is here, the ‘summer edition’. Obese TV aims to feature dope new segments such as ‘New Releases’, ‘Classics’, ‘Obese Retail’, ‘Spotlight’, ‘Backstage Pass’ and more. Each episode of Obese TV will be hosted by a different member of the scene. In Episode 2 of Obese TV, we see highlights from Hopsin’s recent in-store appearance at Obese Records. In ‘New Releases’ we hear from the Broken Tooth Entertainment crew including Tornts, Fraksha and Ciecmate. The ‘Spotlight’ this time around, is placed firmly on the massively talented Candice Monique.  If that wasn’t enough already, Frank from Obese Records retail store talks about vinyl records and what they … Continue reading Obese TV – Episode 2

Fraksha – So Long (Prod. Nebs)

Earning his stripes in the UK’s underground live circuit, Fraksha has proven himself to be one of the UK’s finest MC’s. Having shared the stage with artists like Skinnyman, Kano, Klashnekoff & Blak Twang as a founding member of the UK outfit Nine High, Fraksha spent time honing his craft and sold out two mixtapes, a testament to his tenure in the UK scene.   Most recently, Fraksha has released his first solo offering It’s Just Bars, the first official grime release to come out of Australia. It’s Just Bars, mixed by DJ Affiks and featuring production from M-Phazes (M.O.P, Pharoahe Monch), Loco (Joe Budden, Miss Dynamite), Juzlo, Youthful Implants, has received great … Continue reading Fraksha – So Long (Prod. Nebs)

Flea – Goonbag M16’s #8 (Pt. 01)

Melbourne emcee Flea appears on Goonbag M-16’s #8 (Pt. 01). Having released the Blood Runs Deep mixtape in 2011 followed by The Militia Mixtape in collaboration with Haytch on November 14th 2011, Flea has had little time to rest. Earlier this year Flea released the Best Of Both Worlds Mixtape with the underground single, My Life receiving some deserved attention. Flea is currently working on a Jackin For Beats mixtape which will be up for free download on Bandcamp, with a release date reserved within the next few months. He is also currently working on a collaboration mixtape with Da-Vise, all produced by Skizo, … Continue reading Flea – Goonbag M16’s #8 (Pt. 01)

Fraksha – My Way

Earning his stripes in the UK’s underground live circuit, Fraksha has proven himself to be one of the UK’s finest MC’s. Having shared the stage with artists like Skinnyman, Kano, Klashnekoff & Blak Twang as a founding member of the UK outfit Nine High, Fraksha spent time honing his craft and sold out two mixtapes, a testament to his tenure in the UK scene.   Opting to move to the greener pastures of Australia in 2006, after a previous visit in 2002/03, Fraksha hit the ground running, joining Aria Award winning Bliss N Eso on their sold out Get Loose … Continue reading Fraksha – My Way

Maundz – Take It Back feat. Bias B

This is the brand new film clip for Melbourne MC Maundz, the new track Take It Back is taken from the upcoming album titled Zero. Shot over a hot weekend in Preston Melbourne, the throw back clip features many notstalgic memories from back in the 90’s. The clip features a who’s who of local hip hop and is sure to get that head noddin’.  The clip is executed by Full Clip (Heata & Discourse). Additional skate photography by Andrew Dorny. Beat produced by WIK, mixed & mastered by Geko. Maundz – Zero will be out soon on Crate Cartel. Clip stars: Maundz, Bias B, WIK, Fluent … Continue reading Maundz – Take It Back feat. Bias B

Smash Brothers – Gangsta (Kurk Kokane)

The latest track from Smash Brothers aka Fraksha, Diem, Murky Depths & Scotty Hinds, Gangsta exemplifies their signature sound of UK grime meets Melbourne dubstep with a heavily pulsating riddim courtesy of Kurk Kokane. Lyrically, the boys tear it up in high velocity with their grungy & individually unique vocals. Filmed at Tetris Studios by Dan de Sousa, Gangsta is one filthy track brimming with talent. Turn your speakers up, set the bass to high and hit play… then rewind and play it again even louder. Download below. Facebook  ||  Twitter  ||  Sound Cloud Continue reading Smash Brothers – Gangsta (Kurk Kokane)

Down Under Grime Vol. 1

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

Megatroid wins Icebird ‘Charmed Life’ remix competition

Megatroid is a Sydney born, Vancouver based producer who has so far slipped under the radar of all but the most discerning hip hop/production fans. Think this is set to change though, especially now that he as won the Icebird ‘Charmed Life’ remix competition, beating over 150 entries to clinch the win!  The track was offered up for remix by the duo behind Icebird: legendary producer RJD2 and singer Aaron Livingson of The Mean. Megatroid went for a stripped back, minimalist vibe, commenting that he wanted to create “an alternative to the current dub-step trend in electronic music, which is brutal … Continue reading Megatroid wins Icebird ‘Charmed Life’ remix competition

A-Diction – New Film Clip “Lost For Words” [Taken from the album Walkin’ Alone’]

Here is the brand new clip for A-Dictions track Lost For Words taken from the 2010 Release Walkin’ Alone, distrbiuted by Obese Records. Find our album review below and the link for the interview below that. Walkin Alone is the title to Melbourne duo emcee’s Breach and Boltz. Many will recognise these two, with previous mixtape releases under their belt, some may also remember Boltz’ classic Wishlist release from years back. Walkin Alone is an album which combines the observations of city life, relationships, the future and even the 7 deadly sins into a hip hop painted outline of Boltz and Breachs reality. Walkin Alone the title track … Continue reading A-Diction – New Film Clip “Lost For Words” [Taken from the album Walkin’ Alone’]

Rappertag #28 – Motion

This is the 28th installment of rappertag featuring Motion. New LP Motion Picture coming soon. So far it’s been: 18.) Class A MC 19.) The Tongue 20.) Tuka 21.) Drapht 22.)Sesta 23.) K21 24.) Vents 25.) Maundz 26.) Delta 27.) Simplex 28.) Motion To Come: Dedlee Adelaide hip hop crew Adroit Effusive are set to release their long awaited debut album – The Album. ‘Australian Hip Hop group to watch out for’ J-Mag, 2009. The time has finally arrived for the quintessential dysfunctional hip hop family, Adroit Effusive. After toiling in the depths of underground hip hop, honing their skills, … Continue reading Rappertag #28 – Motion

Rappertag #27 – Simplex

This is the 27th installment of rappertag featuring Simplex So far it’s been: 12.) Lotek 13.) 1/6 14.) Suffa 15.) Headlock 16.) Lazy Grey 17.) BVA 18.) Class A MC 19.) The Tongue 20.) Tuka 21.) Drapht 22.)Sesta 23.) K21 24.) Vents 25.) Maundz 26.) Delta 27.) Simplex To Come: Motion Emcee Simplex will drop his long-awaited solo joint on Obese early next year titled Audiobiography. One of this country’s most talented (and under-rated) hip hop talents to grace this country. Simplex’s solo album is slated for a mid-year 2010 release. The album is pretty much a collection of tracks … Continue reading Rappertag #27 – Simplex