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Dazed – Rest In Syn 7″ (Out Sept. 30)

Jim Steps

It’s rare for the scene to be blessed with the release of a 7” in these often cynical times. Making music is an expensive habit, and there are a lot of broke artists languishing out there with stillborn plans. Melbourne based producer/MC Dazed has said fuck all that and gone ahead with a limited release, collectors edition vinyl featuring two tracks from Sydney based artists and his own inimitable production. Rest in Syn is a record by a man who still values the memories of flipping through magazines and freaking out on seeing new track produced by a favourite artist; as Dazed puts it, “it’s all … Continue reading Dazed – Rest In Syn 7″ (Out Sept. 30)

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Fluent Form – Word Merchant LP: Riots, Raps & Religion

Jim Steps

We catch up with Fluent Form fresh off the back of his Word Merchant LP drop to talk about all things regarding the album. Crate Cartel member and emcee heavyweight Fluent Form has not only been busy acting on the small screen he has also been making some great hip hop. Check out what he has to say regarding his recent Word Merchant release below. aahh: Your  LP release titled ‘Word Merchant’ dropped a few months ago. It’s had some time now to soak amongst the heads, what kind of reaction and feedback have you had for the album this time … Continue reading Fluent Form – Word Merchant LP: Riots, Raps & Religion

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Dazed – Rest In Syn 7″ featuring Rinse and Grand Arkiteks.

Jim Steps

It’s rare for the scene to be blessed with the release of a 7” in these often cynical times. Making music is an expensive habit, and there are a lot of broke artists languishing out there with stillborn plans. Melbourne based producer/MC Dazed has said fuck all that and gone ahead with a limited release, collectors edition vinyl featuring two tracks from Sydney based artists and his own inimitable production. Rest in Syn is a record by a man who still values the memories of flipping through magazines and freaking out on seeing new track produced by a favourite artist; … Continue reading Dazed – Rest In Syn 7″ featuring Rinse and Grand Arkiteks.

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New Bias B Film Clip: ‘Midlife feat. Joyride’

Jim Steps

Executed by Full Clip (Heata & Discourse) Midlife featuring Joyride produced by DJ Bonez taken from the album Biaslife. Bias B has been an unrelenting presence on the Australian Hip Hop scene spanning over decades. The Melbourne Hip Hop innovator returns to the mic with another tenacious testament to his craft in the form of Biaslife. The 5th solo release to his name, Biaslife solidly exhibits a maturity and discernment only obtainable after time, persistence, and unrequited dedication to one’s art. Bias has come a long way since his pioneering debut album Beezwax in 1998, just like his local scene. Although Aussie … Continue reading New Bias B Film Clip: ‘Midlife feat. Joyride’

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Fluent Form – Word Merchant

Jim Steps

True paragon of Melbourne’s hard-hitting hip hop scene; Fluent Form, continues to stay true to his namesake with new release – Word Merchant. Since releasing debut LP The Furnace in 2009, the first official release out of powerhouse independent label Crate Cartel, Fluent has gained much recognition and respect amongst his peers and industry alike. In between albums, Fluent Form has toured the country; penning guest verses for some of Australia s finest emcees including Bias B, Dialectrix, Ciecmate, Bigfoot, his fellow Crate Cartel label mates, and many more. He has opened for, and shared the stage with international heavyweights … Continue reading Fluent Form – Word Merchant

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Bias B – Biaslife (Drops: May 27, 2011)

Jim Steps

If you aren’t reading Bias B’s name in the history of the local Hip Hop scene, you must be reading the wrong history. Bias B has been an unrelenting presence on the Australian Hip Hop scene spanning over decades. The Melbourne Hip Hop innovator returns to the mic with another tenacious testament to his craft in the form of Biaslife. The 5th solo release to his name, Biaslife solidly exhibits a maturity and discernment only obtainable after time, persistence, and unrequited dedication to one’s art. Bias has come a long way since his pioneering debut album Beezwax in 1998, just … Continue reading Bias B – Biaslife (Drops: May 27, 2011)

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Hau’s Version Excursion – ‘One’, ‘Two’ & ‘Three’ (Geko Instrumentals – The Crate Cartel)

Jim Steps

For the fun & love of making music & paying homage. Originals by Geko found on ‘The Crate Cartel’ Refixed by Hau Download MP3 here. Lyrics: (chorus one) I’ve got my pen in hand and I’m writing for the life of me Sometimes it’s like hide-n-seek, writing down what I can see I got a blank piece of paper and vast vocab so… Let’s see where it takes me (x3) True penmanship, nothing could ever censor this… mind state, don’t try mate, that could result in endless dentist trips Or drips from the IV Pen is hand and got the … Continue reading Hau’s Version Excursion – ‘One’, ‘Two’ & ‘Three’ (Geko Instrumentals – The Crate Cartel)

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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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Dazed & Flawlezz – Land Of The Savages EP (Out Now)

Jim Steps

Dazed & Flawlezz have just released a free 6 track EP titled Land Of The Savages, for free digital download available on http://www.dazedflawlezz.com. It features beats from Geko, Ciecmate, Mizari as well as Dazed. Only guest shots are in a form of a 6-minute posse cut featuring Maggot Mouf, and D&F’s Sydney crew Grand Arkiteks. Land Of The Savages is the official pre-album for Dazed & Flawlezz debut (as of yet untitled) LP due before mid year, which features production from Vanderslice (Vinny Paz, AOTP, Maundz etc), Must, and also Dazed. Dazed & Flawlezz – Land of the Savages EP … Continue reading Dazed & Flawlezz – Land Of The Savages EP (Out Now)

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Dazed & Flawlezz – Land of the Savages EP {First Look}

Jim Steps

Dazed & Flawlezz are set to release Land Of The Savages, a 6 track EP released this Thursday (6th) for free digital download on http://www.dazedflawlezz.com. It features beats from Geko, Ciecmate, Mizari as well as Dazed. Only guest shots are in a form of a 6-minute posse cut featuring Maggot Mouf, and D&F’s Sydney crew Grand Arkiteks. Land Of The Savages is the official pre-album for Dazed & Flawlezz debut (as of yet untitled) LP due before mid year, which features production from Vanderslice (Vinny Paz, AOTP, Maundz etc), Must, and also Dazed. Dazed & Flawlezz – Land of the … Continue reading Dazed & Flawlezz – Land of the Savages EP {First Look}

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Barbone – One To Self

Jim Steps

24-year old Barbone started rapping around 2003. He’s listened to rap all his life taking inspiration from grimy 90’s hip hop like Onyx, Biggie Smalls, RA The Rugged Man, Das EFX to conscience and lyrical rap such as Kool G, Big L, Ras Kass, LC 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. He released a mixtape in 2007 aswell as an introductory EP early 2010 and has been doing shows around Melbourne ever since, performing alongside notable acts like … Continue reading Barbone – One To Self

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

Jim Steps

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

Jim Steps

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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Triple Album Launch – Crate Creeps – Crate Cartel – Jake Biz

Jim Steps

Off the back of the success of Geko’s Crate Cartel Radio (in stores now) which features the likes of Maundz, Fluent Form, Raven, Jake Biz & Bigfoot, Bias B, Fatty Phew & Luke Mac, Kings Konekted, Ciecmate and Aectix, Geko will make his travels up to Brisbane to release the album along side fellow Crate Cartalians Maundz, Raven and Fluent Form. Alongside the already massive line-up, the production duo The Crate Creeps (DJ Butcher & Tommy Illfigga), off the back of there eagerly awaited album release – July 9th, will be releasing there album with an EXTREMELY live show incorporating … Continue reading Triple Album Launch – Crate Creeps – Crate Cartel – Jake Biz

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allaussie hip hop Interview with Geko

Jim Steps

Entirely produced by Geko, Crate Cartel Radio encompasses everything good about independent local hip hop. This release includes a stellar line up of guest emcees, strategically picked to add multiple elements of class to this impressive sonic backdrop. Over these 13 tracks, you can find some of Australia’s most renowned and respected veterans including Bias B, Bigfoot and Ciecmate, alongside exciting and anticipated local emcees Kings Konekted, Maundz, Jake Biz, Fatty Phew and many others. We caught up with Geko recently to talk about his upcoming release Crate Cartel Radio, two new aditions to the Crate Cartel roster, a surprise … Continue reading allaussie hip hop Interview with Geko

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Crate Cartel Radio – Geko (June 18)

Jim Steps

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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Dwizofoz – Baked Not Fried EP

Jim Steps

  Dwizofoz has indeed been building quite a name for himself starting way back in 2003 when he first met Ghosty and started working on tracks with him. In 2004 the duo created the group Ozalians and almost immediately began performing on stages all around Brisbane. After nearly 5 years of performing and having supported and worked with such artists as Muph n Plutonic, Hyjak n Torcha, Bias B, Optimen and Tommy Illfigga, Justice n Kaos (to name a few), Ozalians decided to part ways to work on different projects. The end of 2007 saw Dwizofoz begin to really focus on his music as a solo … Continue reading Dwizofoz – Baked Not Fried EP

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Crate Cartel Showcase + Fraksha & Scotty Hinds dual mixtape launch

Jim Steps

Melbourne will see a massive show hit on May 1st with Fraksha launching his It’s Just Bars mixtape, Scotty Hinds launching his P.O.V mixtape, and a massive Crate Cartel showcase featuring Fluent Form, Geko, Raven, Maundz, and Discourse and if that’s not enough Mata & Must and DJ Affiks will also be crashing the night. $10 entry (crazy) – Doors open at 9pm Mercat Cross Hotel 456 Queen Street, Melbourne Get down! A Scotty Hinds track from 2004 called Who Am I Feat. Felony, it was produced by Vocal Point Production. This track never made it on to any release. Continue reading Crate Cartel Showcase + Fraksha & Scotty Hinds dual mixtape launch

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Horrorshow Inside Story Tour – Melbourne Show Review

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Joey Smiles hits the Horrorshow – Inside Story Tour in Melbourne here’s what he had to say: Horrorshow and Spit Syndicate took to the stage in Melbourne on Friday night for some unforgettable live hip hop. The sold out show nearly tore the roof off The Evelyn Hotel and was testament to the growing fanbase these groups have been receiving across the country. Doors opened about 9:30pm and Melbourne local Tys opened up with some tight, original raps over some well-known instrumental tracks including Roots Manuva’s Witness The Fitness and DJ Shadow’s chilled masterpiece Midnight In A Perfect World. Spit … Continue reading Horrorshow Inside Story Tour – Melbourne Show Review

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Fluent Form – The Furnace Review

Jim Steps

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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Fluent Form Interview

Jim Steps

So man last year we seen you drop the album the Furnace, and it’s had a massive reception. Fans have been going nuts for it, with it selling out in a lot of places over the country. Did you expect this much of a response? I definitely didn’t expect this kind of response at all. I knew I had a bit of a fan base and people checking for my shit, But I definitely didn’t expect this. Goes to show that with some hard work and a lot of patience, you can be rewarded. It’s really helped keep me hungry … Continue reading Fluent Form Interview

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Bigger Than Hip Hop Radio Show Interview

Jim Steps

We recently spoke to Pete and Paul over at the Bigger Than Hip Hop Show on Melbourne’s SYN 90.7FM. If you haven’t heard of this show, don’t sleep for much longer. It airs live Wednesday nights, 9 – 10pm, across the city as well as the Mornington Peninsula & Geelong. These guys have only recently started the show and already have delivered some huge nights of hip hop, live to your radio. Recent shows included some top interviews, including the likes of Solo from Horrorshow, Jes Won from Thundamentals, plus a host of DJ specials, and a shit load of … Continue reading Bigger Than Hip Hop Radio Show Interview

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Fatty Phew – The Best Things In Life Are Free Download

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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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Geko – The Appointment EP – Free Download

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The Appointment is the result of a weekend spent in the lab with producer Doc Savage in early 2009. Geko throws his train of thought freewheeling rhyme patterns over some deep production making for an interesting combination. Featuring bonus track/remixes by Jase (Beathedz). Limited run of hardcopies coming soon. Tracklisting 1. Lights Out 2. Kill 3. Day After Day 4. Living Proof 5. Twenty Dollers. Ft 1/6 6. Talk 7. Bring The Noise (Prod by Jase Beathedz) 8. Kill (Jase Beathedz Remix) 9. Day After Day (Jase Beathedz Remix) All tracks Produced by Rhett “Doc Savage” Parkinson except where indicated. … Continue reading Geko – The Appointment EP – Free Download

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Double Album Launch – Fluent Form and Ciecmate & Newsense

Jim Steps

Who: Ciecmate & Newsense, Fluent Form, Swarmy, Mata & Must, Doc Felix & No Name Nathan What: “A Tale of Two Cities” & “The Furnace” double album launch! When: December 18th Where: Miss Libertines, Franklin St. Melbourne City. Ciecmate & Newsense have locked in Canberra & Melbourne dates for the “About Bloody Time!” section of the “A Tale of Two Cities” Tour… matched up with Fluent Form’s “The Furnace” launch and bringing down big Swarmy from Sydney, plus that proper shit of Mata & Must, this is going to be one of those shows that sticks in your mind. Newsense … Continue reading Double Album Launch – Fluent Form and Ciecmate & Newsense

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Fluent Form – The Furnace (October 20)

Jim Steps

After the success of his independently released debut album Chapters Of Substance, Fluent Form wasted no time in returning to the studio to begin work on his sophomore LP, The Furnace. Across these 13 tracks, Fluent continues to demonstrate his ability as a lyricist to combine concepts with complexity. The album features some big names including Brad Strut, Ciecmate, Raven, Mata N Must, Maundz, Fatty Phew , Geko and 1/6 Production credits on the album also come from some big names including Geko, Ciecmate, K21, Discourse, Must, Doc Felix and WIK. The album is set to be released on October … Continue reading Fluent Form – The Furnace (October 20)

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MATA & MUST – Paradox Of Minds

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After recently supporting Ghostface Killah at the Espy, Mata & Must are set to set the stage on fire, for their highly anticipated album launch. Founding their own label Pang Productions in 2003, and celebrating their tenth release, this duo has a lot to be proud of. Mata & Must (along with DJ Bogues) launch their long-awaited CD Paradox Of Minds, Friday July 31 at Revolver Upstairs. The guys bring a huge supporting line-up including Raven, Geko, Fluent Form, Discourse, Maggot Mouf & Dekoda, No Name Nathan and Paypercutts. Their debut album Paradox Of Minds was completely self-produced and is out now … Continue reading MATA & MUST – Paradox Of Minds