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Koolism update from Hau

Jim Steps

Hau from the almighty Koolism crew has dropped the first mail out for 2011 – Recorded on the iPhone & Garage Band. Hau is rocking over ‘No Guest List’ from Oh No’s, ‘Dr. No’s The Oxperiment’. (Purchase Oh No @ iTunes: http://bit.ly/fDLKGH) In this update Hau celebrates Australia Day and  sends universal blessings out to all affected by the floods in Queensland. Sh*t is crazy. If you’re able to help, folks, please do. You can start here: http://www.qld.gov.au/floods If your missed the Triple J Hip Hop Show with Hau last night, you can catch it here. Hau had the pleasure … Continue reading Koolism update from Hau

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Hau’s 2010 W’Rap’ Up

Jim Steps

Hau from the almighty Koolism crew has thrown together a belated Christmas message/2010 Wrap up for all the heads. Hau sent a little message with the track which you can read below. “Wrote it while coolin’ with my fam’ in Bega.
 Recorded in the car using the lap top so, you know… it’s on some lo-fi business. Haha. The beat is from RUN DMC’s, ‘Christmas in Hollis’. A few random shout outs at the end… so if you didn’t hear your name and think I should’ve mentioned it, catch you next time. 
Anyway, nuff talking and have a listen.” Feel … Continue reading Hau’s 2010 W’Rap’ Up

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Rappertag #28 – Motion

Jim Steps

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

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Rappertag #27 – Simplex

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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

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Rappertag #25 – Maundz

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This is the 25th installment of rappertag featuring Maundz! So far it’s been: 1). 360 2). Urthboy 3.) Brad Strut 4.) Fraksha 5.) Bias B 6.) Newsense 7.) Briggs 8.) Hunter 9.) The Master 10.) Hau 11.) Nay 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 To Come: Delta A 3 Camera Breakdown of the Maundz Rappertag (25). Filmed & Edited on 3 cameras simultaneously at the Crate Cartel Leisure Suite by Full Clip (Heata & Discourse) … Continue reading Rappertag #25 – Maundz

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Koolism – The Umu Album Launch + Audio Update

Jim Steps

As you know, Koolism are hitting the road, spreading the gospel of their new album, The Umu. This Thursday (Dec 9th) will see Koolism doing the do for the Sydney (and surrounding areas) crew. If that includes you, we hope to see you there. Details are as follows: Koolism “The ‘Umu” Album Launch Thursday, 9th December Melt Bar 
12 Kellett St Kings Cross Sydney You can buy tickets through Moshtix, or on the door. Remember, bring your dancing shoes, but leave your guns and colours at home! Hau from Koolism just recorded their new mail out in Audio form. Great … Continue reading Koolism – The Umu Album Launch + Audio Update

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Rappertag #24 – Vents

Jim Steps

This is the 24th installment of rappertag featuring Vents Mother Fucking One! So far it’s been: 1). 360 2). Urthboy 3.) Brad Strut 4.) Fraksha 5.) Bias B 6.) Newsense 7.) Briggs 8.) Hunter 9.) The Master 10.) Hau 11.) Nay 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 To Come: Maundz   Continue reading Rappertag #24 – Vents

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Rappertag #22 & #23 with Sesta & K21

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This is the 22nd and 23rd installment of rappertag featuring Sesta and K21 feat. Qzyphus So far it’s been: 1). 360 2). Urthboy 3.) Brad Strut 4.) Fraksha 5.) Bias B 6.) Newsense 7.) Briggs 8.) Hunter 9.) The Master 10.) Hau 11.) Nay 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 To Come: Vents Continue reading Rappertag #22 & #23 with Sesta & K21

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Rappertag #20 & 21 – Tuka and Drapht

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This is the 20th and 21st installment of rappertag featuring Tuka and Drapht So far it’s been: 1). 360 2). Urthboy 3.) Brad Strut 4.) Fraksha 5.) Bias B 6.) Newsense 7.) Briggs 8.) Hunter 9.) The Master 10.) Hau 11.) Nay 12.) Lotek 13.) 1/6 14.) Suffa 15.) Headlock 16.) Lazy Grey 17.) BVA 18.) Class A MC 19.) The Tongue To Come: Sesta – Funkoars Drapht’s Latest Single – Rapunzel Tuka’s – Will Rap For Tuka – Free Track & Release Info Continue reading Rappertag #20 & 21 – Tuka and Drapht

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Ishu presents an amazing debut album: A World In Progress

Jim Steps

Back in 2008, Ishu garnered praise for the smooth, organic dub/reggae/dancehall flavours and laid-back vocals of his debut EP. Seven tracks which documented his time in Melbourne before heading abroad. Fast-forward two years later and he’s switching it up. A broadened sound palette has him charting new musical territory, using hiphop and electronic beats as his canvas. Culture-mashing boom-bap in a similar vein to local favourites Hermitude and with hints of big influences like Madlib, Hi-Tek and Bonobo, Ishu is now ready to unleash his debut album, A World In Progress. Citing his environment as the main influence of his … Continue reading Ishu presents an amazing debut album: A World In Progress

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Rappertag – Suffa #14

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This is the 14th installment of rappertag featuring Suffa So far it’s been: 1). 360 2). Urthboy 3.) Brad Strut 4.) Fraksha 5.) Bias B 6.) Newsense 7.) Briggs 8.) Hunter 9.) The Master 10.) Hau 11.) Nay 12.)Lotek 13.)1/6 14.) Suffa To Come: 15.) Headlock Previous 3 Tags: ‘Parade Of The Dead’ debuts at #1, and goes gold in first week! The Parade Of The Dead DVD debuted at #1 on the ARIA Charts and went Gold in its first week.If you haven’t picked one up yet check out the footage from the DVD on Hilltop Hoods YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/hilltophoods Continue reading Rappertag – Suffa #14

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Dialectrix – Pieces of a Puzzle Video

Jim Steps

The video for the single Pieces of a Puzzle from Dialectrix – Audio Projectile album.
 Film clip directed and created by Versus. 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 … Continue reading Dialectrix – Pieces of a Puzzle Video

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Rappertag – Hau (Koolism) (#10)

Jim Steps

This is the 10th installment of rappertag. Hau from the mighty Koolism Crew. So far it’s been: 1). 360 2). Urthboy 3.) Brad Strut 4.) Fraksha 5.) Bias B 6.) Newsense 7.) Briggs 8.) Hunter 9.) The Master 10.) Hau To Come: 11.) Nay Previous 3 Tags: Koolism are considered to be one of Australia’s first ever hip hop groups. They formed in 1992, and consist of world-class DJ Danielsan, and equally as impressive emcee Hau. They were the first Hip Hop outfit in Australia to win an ARIA award for their album Part 3 – Random Thoughts in 2004. The Umu is dedicated to … Continue reading Rappertag – Hau (Koolism) (#10)

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Rappertag: Hunter #8 & The Master #9

Jim Steps

This is the 8th installment of rappertag. Hunter from the mighty SBX Crew and The Master. So far it’s been: 1). 360 2). Urthboy 3.) Brad Strut 4.) Fraksha 5.) Bias B 6.) Newsense 7.) Briggs 8.) Hunter 9.) The Master To Come: 10.) Hau (Koolism) Previous Tags:   Western Australian emcee Hunter, and his upcoming release with DJ Vame, entitled Monster House. Track list is pretty tight with some big names appering including Raph, Reason, Nick Sweeper, Dyverse, Intalekt and fellow SBX crew members Dazastah and Layla. The album dropped March 5th 2010, available through Obese Distribution. All tracks are produced by DJ Vame. Say A Prayer and … Continue reading Rappertag: Hunter #8 & The Master #9

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Koolism – The Umu (Sept. 3)

Jim Steps

Koolism are considered to be one of Australia’s first ever hip hop groups. They formed in 1992, and consist of world-class DJ Danielsan, and equally as impressive emcee Hau. They were the first Hip Hop outfit in Australia to win an ARIA award for their album Part 3 – Random Thoughts in 2004. The Umu is dedicated to the essence of original and classic hip hop. What does the album’s name mean you ask? As Hau puts it: “‘Umu is a Tongan word for an underground oven. It’s a long and tiring process in which to prepare and to cook … Continue reading Koolism – The Umu (Sept. 3)

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Dialectrix – Audio Projectile (Sept 17)

Jim Steps

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 … Continue reading Dialectrix – Audio Projectile (Sept 17)

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Koolism – Behind The Scenes IX (Can’t Stand It)

Jim Steps

Koolism has started their journey back into the game and in this video you get to play fly on the wall and watch Hau laying down the first verse to Koolism’s new single, Can’t Stand It. Ignorant crew duck down! Canberra’s finest, Koolism, are back! The mighty combination of emcee Hau Latukefu and DJ Danielsan Ichiban return more vitriolic, more pissed off, than ever. On Can’t Stand It, Hau takes fire at the Australian government’s policy of refugee detaining, the seeming hypocracy of lambasting Pauline Hanson but cheering for her on Dancing With The Stars and the general air of … Continue reading Koolism – Behind The Scenes IX (Can’t Stand It)

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Koolism – Cant Stand It (Stream)

Jim Steps

Koolism have just leaked their brand new single Can’t Stand It. The track is making waves at the moment and has made a few ears twitch and a lot of heads turning.DJ Danielsan as always provides the backdrop to this up-tempo track, while Plutonic Lab chips in with the drums. As for the words, emcee Hau, explains: “The lyrics were inspired by, to put it simple and plain, a lot of fuckery in this country. I definitely believe we have it a lot better than many places around the world, but at the same time, that doesn’t mean I’m not … Continue reading Koolism – Cant Stand It (Stream)

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Koolism Demo Track – Soundtrack To My Life (Download)

Jim Steps

This is the demo version of a track, Soundtrack to My Life. It was recorded in 2005 in Hau’s cousin’s studio/shed in the suburbs of Sydney. Everyone thought it would be interesting for you guys to hear what the original music was like before transforming into the released version found on the 2006 Koolism album, New Old Ground. Obviously this didn’t get mixed as it was just used as a guide before tackling the proper recording, so bare with the roughness of the sound. You can file this info & tune under ‘interesting fact’. Be sure to head over and … Continue reading Koolism Demo Track – Soundtrack To My Life (Download)

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Congrats to 1/6 – Winner of The Hilltop Hoods Initiative

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1/6 – emerging Hip Hop artist Aaron Stephanus – has been announced as the recipient of the Hilltop Hoods Initiative. With the support of the Hilltop Hoods and APRA, 1/6 has won a healthy career kick-start of $10,000 to go towards the release and promotion of his first solo album. Emcee Suffa of The Hilltop Hoods said: “Thanks to APRA and our superstar judges Hau, Raph, Nish and Ran-Dee. Congratulations to 1/6, he’s a very deserving recipient.” As part of the prize package, 1/6 will also receive valuable legal advice courtesy of David Vodika and Media Arts lawyers and will perform … Continue reading Congrats to 1/6 – Winner of The Hilltop Hoods Initiative

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Happy Valentines day?? Hau – Love The Beast Mixtape

Jim Steps

To kick off this corporate day of love, Hau from Koolism is celebrating with a free mixtape for all  ‘Love the Beast’. Named after the Eric Bana doco, it’s bits and pieces Hau’s been working on, with original beats and other people’s instrumentals. Jacob Giles helped Hau put this one together but we also see a track produced by Katalyst (Space Invaders) and MGO on the artwork (Obeast Records ‘Badder Than Osama’….classic!). To grab this banging mixtape click here. Hau has also been busy working on his own blog which you can check out, by following the link here. Feel free … Continue reading Happy Valentines day?? Hau – Love The Beast Mixtape

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Hau – Love The Beast Mixtape (FREE)

Jim Steps

On Hau’s down time he likes to do a lot of writing and recording. Koolism business gets taken care of first, but every other chance he gets, he’s busting into someone’s studio to make music. That’s why you’ll hear Hau working with the likes of Astronomy Class, Urthboy, A-Love, Hilltop Hoods, Resin Dogs… etc etc. Not only because they are his peoples, but just because he loves to make music. Well, penning lyrics and rapping them. Hau’s also gotta big up the folks who have played hospitable producers/ engineers like Katalyst, D’Opus, BVA, DJ Bonez, Trials and the list goes … Continue reading Hau – Love The Beast Mixtape (FREE)

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Ill Street Blues – Party Edition

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Tomorrow night at Electric Light Hotel in Adelaide, we have an event dubbed Ill Street Blues. This line up is huge. Check it – Delta, Faint One (top up and comer), Osyris (Aus DMC Finalist), BVA(Crookneck), Hau(Koolism/Triple J Hip Hop Show + DJ Sanchez. There will be underground beats in the frontbar and party beats in the cocktail lounge. It’s also FREE entry + cheap drinks and will kick on to 3am! So come down and get you groove on. Continue reading Ill Street Blues – Party Edition

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The Hilltop Hoods Initiative – 10 grand for you?

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The Hilltop Hoods Initiative will give one emerging Australian hip hop artist a career starting opportunity to the beat of $10,000. The grant is aimed to fund costs associated with manufacturing and releasing a CD of at least five original songs. Proudly brought to you by Aussie hip hop giants The Hilltop Hoods and APRA, it is open to an emerging Australian hip hop artist who has not released an album professionally/ commercially. Handpicked by The Hilltop lads, the judging panel features Aussie hip hop’s most influential figures: * Hau (ACT) – Artist (Koolism), JJJ Presenter (The Hip Hop Show) … Continue reading The Hilltop Hoods Initiative – 10 grand for you?

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Horrorshow – Inside Story JJJ Feature Album

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If you haven’t heard, Horrorshow’s Inside Story is Triple J’s feature album of the week. It’s great to see that the lads are getting the props they deserve for this truely awsome album. Horrorshow are constantly noted as one of the most exciting prospects on the aussie hip hop scene, through excellent live shows and much-loved songs.  If you haven’t already, check out allaussie hip hop’s review of Inside Story here to get the full run down. You can catch Horrorshow as a part of the Spitshine Tour with Urthboy in Fremantle this weekend, November 12. You can get tickets … Continue reading Horrorshow – Inside Story JJJ Feature Album

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Koolism – Jam Master Jay Til Infinity Tribute

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Koolism; Hau and Danielsan have knocked together this tune in a day or two to show their love for the work of Jam Master Jay and his presence in helping to create this global phenomenon called hip hop. Koolism substituted some of the lyrics from ‘Jam Master Jay’ (from the ‘RUN-DMC’ album) – going head to head with RUN & DMC. Daniel created the beat, re-creating some of the same bits and cuts from the original tune. And there you have it. So to commemorate the anniversary of JMJ’s death, Koolism are unleashing this tune to Koolism, Jam Master Jay, … Continue reading Koolism – Jam Master Jay Til Infinity Tribute