Faith Evans and The Notorious B.I.G. famously met at a photo shoot in 1994 and were married nine days later. What followed would become one of the most legendary love stories in hip-hop history. Evans has now, 20 years after … Continue reading Faith Evans and The Notorious B.I.G. ‘The King & I’
Lead Track ‘Juice’ Out Today Lady Leshurr returns with new single ‘Juice’, taken from her new MODE EP out today on RCA Records through Sony Music Entertainment Australia. It’s another brilliant single, brimming with her trademark wit and elevating above … Continue reading Lady Leshurr Releases Mode EP
Abra Cadabra has shared his music video for My Hood, produced by ATG Musick and featuring Sneakbo. Filmed in South East London and directed by Mayowa, the music video for My Hood was premiered by GRM Daily. You can watch … Continue reading Abra Cadabra releases My Hood feat. Sneakbo | GRM Daily
Shabazz Palaces will release Quazarz: Born On A Gangster Star, their spectral third album, on Friday July 14 on Sub Pop via Inertia Music. Alongside this announcement, you can now watch a lyric video for lead track “Shine A Light” … Continue reading Shabazz Palaces announce new album ‘Quazars: Born On A Gangster Star’
It’s hard not to be amazed by the creative output of Blake Banks and The Ambulance Factory. Not even two months have passed since they released the album ‘Field of Dreams,’ and Banks and his LA-based team are back at it again, this time with the trap-inspired banger ‘Cash Out’ On this track, young BB continues to prove that his reputation for innovative song writing is well deserved. ‘Cash Out’ features Banks deftly layering catchy pop melodies with heavy-hitting bars. The result is a song that’s both undeniably pop and a challenge to the boundaries of the hip hop genre. … Continue reading LA Based Artist Blake Banks Premieres New Track ‘Cash Out’
Rapper Kyle has released the quirky official video for iSpy (feat. Lil Yachty). The video has already surpassed 5.3 million views since it launched over the weekend. Directed by Colin Tilley, the video for iSpy features the musical pair hanging out at the beach as CGI babies. Kyle and Tilley worked together on the concept, with the California-based performer outlining “’This song is fun. The video needs to be twice as fun. Let’s come up with the scenario that is feel good.’ It doesn’t get more feel good than being a baby surrounded by incredible looking women at the beach … Continue reading Kyle Releases Official Music Video For iSpy feat. Lil Yachty
Already announced for Splendour In The Grass 2017, rap’s next big thing LIL YACHTY will play a string of sideshows, his very first headline shows in Australia. Wrapping up a sold-out, headlining North America tour this past summer, Lil Yachty will play Sydney’s Big Top July 20 ahead of his appearance at Splendour the following day. The Atlanta rapper will continue on to take over Melbourne’s Prince Bandroom July 22, Metro City in Perth July 23 before crossing the pond to Auckland’s Powerstation July 25. Tickets for all shows will go on sale at 10am Thursday, April 13. My Live … Continue reading Lil Yachty Headline Tour 2017
Directed by Jonah Hill; Starring Danny Brown, Gus Van Sant, Joanne Kerns & Lauren Alice Avery Danny Brown has kept fans on their toes since the surprise release of his critically acclaimed third studio album, Atrocity Exhibition. Today he shares the wildly disturbing and uncomfortably funny video for “Ain’t It Funny”. In collaboration with the video’s director, Jonah Hill, Danny re-imagines his life as an 80s sitcom episode but with a morbid twist. The video features legendary writer / director Gus Van Sant as the “dad”, “Growing Pains” ultimate TV-mom Joanna Kerns as the “mom”, artist, actress and Instagram-celebrity Lauren … Continue reading Danny Brown Shares New Video For “Ain’t It Funny”
Displaying formidable mixing and scratching skills and mixing tunes old and new, DJ SHADOW will bring his This Mountain Will Fall tour to Australia this May, hitting Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and two special nights at Sydney’s Vivid Festival. Tickets go on … Continue reading Tour Announcement: DJ Shadow – The Mountain Will Fall Tour 2017
Born in Nigeria, raised in the burbs of Atlanta, inspired by his old man and Steve Jobs to program computers, and downright deadly on the microphone, rapper, singer, and artist Daye Jack really made the most of his first 21 years. “I just want to do me and see what happens,” he affirms. It’s worked out so far… and today, he debuts his next project, “No Data” via Warner Bros. Records. After relocating from Nigeria to Atlanta at the age of six, he split his time between playing soccer, slinging computer code, singing in choir, and listening to the likes of … Continue reading Daye Jack releases “No Data” Born
Fresh off of their collaboration with Marvel Comics for Black Panther, Czarface (DJ 7L, Esoteric, and Inspectah Deck from Wu-Tang Clan) has not only delivered a new audio adventure complete with narration, it will be giving us an extra large, full-color, action-packed 24 page comic book with it, housed in a beautiful gatefold jacket! In the spirit of the highly sought after Power Records series from the 70’s, you can read along with the comic and hear the story come to life on vinyl. Czarface hired voice over artists to tell the story, and supplied the soundtrack – powered by … Continue reading Czarface Record Store Day Release
Hip-Hop Icon and Wearable Tech Innovators Create Limited Edition Bundle to Celebrate Album Release with New Way to Experience Sound: Flowing Through Your Body… Dinner is served. Raekwon has released his seventh studio album, The Wild. A true legend in the world of hip-hop, Raekwon has made a name for himself as one of the most dynamic and iconic names in the game. His seventh album “The Wild”, is the latest in a storied career, solidifying his place in the Hip Hop Hall of Fame. Twenty-two years since the release of seminal “Only Built for Cuban Linx”, The Wu-Tang Clan … Continue reading Stream the new album from Raekwon “The Wild”
Breakout superstar trio Migos have just released a scorching new video for “What The Price” from their critically acclaimed album C U L T U R E released via Quality Control Music / 300 Entertainment. Directed by Migos and frequent collaborator Daps, and featuring Zaytovenshredding on the keytar, the video depicts the group as a local rock band left to their devices in an unexpected turn of events. C U L T U R E debuted at #1 on Billboard’s top 200 chart has been streamed over 1 billion times, and has sold over 600,000 equivalent units sold since it’s release. On the heels of their RIAA-certified double platinum #1 single “Bad and Boujee”, a rigorous touring … Continue reading Migos release new video for What The Price
Exclusive Record Store Day Release: Limited split black and white 12” vinyl edition. Only 500 copies – includes download card. ‘Disaster Piece’, the critically acclaimed solo album of grime MC Flowdan (Roll Deep, Pay As U Go Cartel), will be released on a limited edition (500) run of split black and white 12” LP’s for Record Store Day. ‘Disaster Piece’ was released 15th July 2016 on Tru Thoughts to worldwide acclaim and received overwhelming radio support from Sir Spyro, Youngsta (Rinse FM), Wiley, Logan Sama, Dub Phizix & Strategy, Toddla T (BBC R1), plus Julie Adenuga (Beats1), DJ Target, MistaJam … Continue reading Flowdan Disaster Piece RSD Vinyl
After seemingly coming out of nowhere, Your Old Droog set the internet aflame in 2014 with his self-titled debut EP, catching the attention of bloggers all over the web from New York Magazine’s Vulture to NahRight. Before long, conspiracy theories started and people began to posit that Droog was another older, legendary New York rapper in disguise. Profiled in The New Yorker, Droog (meaning “friend” in Russian) set the record straight about who he was: a twenty-something Ukrainian immigrant who fell in love with hip-hop when he arrived in South Brooklyn as a small child. The timbre of his voice … Continue reading Your Old Droog release’s Packs
To Celebrate New Album Gang Signs & Prayer Debuting At #1 In The UK UK grime rapper Stormzy has released the official video for Cold as a treat for fans following his album Gang Signs & Prayer, which debuted at #1 … Continue reading Stormzy Releases Official Video For Cold
Top international songwriters hit Sydney for SongHubs APRA AMCOS is playing musical matchmaker in Sydney this week by bringing together big name international songwriters and top local talents. The SongHubs Trans-Tasman songwriting camp kicked off yesterday at Forbes Street Studios and has been curated by Auckland-based producer and long-time Manic Street Preachers collaborator Greg Haver. Credit: APRA AMCOS/Belinda Dipalo On the international front, Haver is joined by superproducer Mike Elizondo, co-writer of hits including Eminem’s The Real Slim Shady, 50 Cent’s In Da Club and Carrie Underwood’s Cowboy Casanova. Elizondo’s diverse talents have also seen him work with Jay Z, … Continue reading Songwriters behind hits for Eminem & 50 Cent collaborate with Australian talent
The pair got their start in the early 2000’s, with Conway steadily earning a reputation as one of the most skilled rappers in the region, while Gunn worked as his manager, eventually developing his own career as an artist and launching Griselda. Since breaking onto the scene with the label’s independently released mixtapes and a series of SoundCloud-released music, Gunn and Conway have caught the attention of the media and fans alike, garnering respect from everyone from DJ Premier and Pete Rock, to Anderson.Paak, to Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali. A growing cult following has resulted in Griselda’s vinyl releases and label … Continue reading Shady Records Signs Label Deal With Griselda Records For Westside Gunn And Conway
FOMO Festival hits Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney this weekend with final release tickets available for Adelaide and Brisbane, Sydney has sold out! The festival is pleased to announce that due to overwhelming demand, special guest Desiigner, Metro Boomin and JME sideshows have been added. Taking it’s all killer no filler line-up to Melbourne and Perth, (tickets on sale Wednesday 21st Dec 2016 at 10am Local Time for these cities) audiences will be able to witness these incredible artists debut Australian performances over January. The news joins the recently announced Desiigner Under 18s show at Enmore Theatre, Sydney – answering the prayers of school … Continue reading FOMO Festival Kicks Off This Weekend + Adelaide Set Times
ONE STAGE. NO CLASHES. PARTY TOGETHER. FOMO 2017 will be the Australian debut and exclusive performances for Desiigner. Joining the likes of fellow colossal festival exclusives including Chicago heavyweights Flosstradamus, platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated Drake and Future producer Metro Boomin and UK powerhouse and Dirtybird affiliate Hannah Wants. 19 year old, Brooklyn native Desiigner, signed to Kanye West’s G.O.O.D Music label, is the man behind the multi-platinum, global phenomenon Panda (the song that holds the record for highest numbers of streams of a song by a rapper over a 7-day period); and the irrepressible and eerily subdued follow-up single Tiimmy Turner, which … Continue reading FOMO Festival Features ‘Panda’ Hitmaker Desiigner
Mention Rainman amongst the initiated and the respect attributed to his name is palatable. Recognised nationally as one of Queensland’s finest, Rainman’s list of collaborations, support slots and guest appearances reads like a who’s who of local hip hop. The Herd’s Urthboy said it well: “destined to become a positive and very listenable force… with laidback but self-assured flows and a gift for hooks and phrases. One of Brisbane’s best-kept secrets”. He’s been a feature artist on triple j’s Hip Hop Show and played alongside everyone from Grandmaster Flash (USA), Ice Cube (USA) and Jungle Brothers (USA) through to The … Continue reading Rainman Fire In The Belly (10 Year Anniversary Deluxe Digital Version)
Mikoen is a Sydney based MC and a founding member of the now-defunct Daily Meds crew, Mikoen also helped form Reverse Polarities and the independent label Big Village Records. With hundreds of live shows under his belt, Mikoen has been performing and releasing music since 2006. Now in late 2016, Mikeon has branched out to release a brand new single titled “Aussie Slang”. The new track features production from Caustic Yoda, who has worked on numerous local releases including Tuka’s debut solo release, Thundamentals Foreverlution, Waza’s Crooked Jaw LP and many, many more. Grab the new joint by using the player … Continue reading Mikoen Aussie Slang (prod. by Caustic Yoda)
Raised in the Australian Capital, now in Melbourne, Context has just released a new clip/single titled Route 11. From his house to his spaceship and eventually, to out of space – this video is of epic proportions. With a heavy self-produced beat, smooth flow, Dayne Edward visuals and on point cuts by his main man Buick, this is Context’s most polished piece yet. The full EP titled Rogue Astronaut will be landing early 2017. With cheeky lines, pocket flows and a heavy UK influence – a unique sound emerges. With a high-energy show backed by classic beats, Context has honed his … Continue reading Context Route 11 Official Video
Keeping active for over a decade, Sydney-born Scarecrow currently calls Canberra home. Scarecrow best known as one-half of hip hop duo Beat Theory has just released his carefully crafted debut solo EP release. Get ready for ‘Tadpoles in the Machine’. Tadpoles in the Machine is thematically diverse, from eerie themes inspired by the television show Dexter to tracks written while pondering under a tree post hip hop gigs. Maintaining a personal touch, the release also focuses on life’s journey, personal growth, reflection on the past and what it all means as an outlook for the future. Guest appearances from Toddla … Continue reading Scarecrow Tadpoles in the Machine EP
An impressionist view of a romantic relationship, the ‘Think About It’ video looks at the bittersweet cycle of happiness and pain we feel in relationships. Filmed with the focus on real life lovers Los Angeles based Jess and Corey, the moments of real tenderness to power play are shared with the bed as the centre stage. Directed by ARIA Award winning Kris Moyes (Presets, Architecture In Helsinki, Sia), the Australian filmmaker injects pop culture references into these moments so they take on a surreal or absurd quality while viewing the relationship through a ‘feminine gaze’. The video release follows the … Continue reading Thundamentals New Video “Think About It Feat. Peta & The Wolves”
Earlier this year, the journey of a lone trippy boy came to a head in May when he released his mixtape ‘Free Mined’ into the world. Having spent the better half of 2016 as Ivan Ooze’s tour DJ – Melbourne … Continue reading Juñor Takes Us On A Visual Journey With “Free Mined / 3 Eyes / Vortex”
After a short hiatus Smizzy (formerly Smiles from “Mind Over Matter”) has returned with his new single ‘We Swear’ from forthcoming album ‘The Cover’ due for release in late 2016. We Swear, written by Smizzy and co-produced by Tim Carr (Matt Corby) Paul Conrad (Jon Depth), and Mind Over Matter compadre DJ Ntaprize, exposes the everyday blemishes of Western culture which Smizzy, himself, is not excused from. The intensity and passion of Smizzy’s delivery has the listener hanging on his every word while soulful additional vocals from Marcus Azon (Jinja Safari) let the audience breathe and absorb the confronting concepts explored … Continue reading Smizzy ‘We Swear’ feat. Marcus Azon
Hailing from Sydney’s Northern Beaches, local emerging electronic music producer/ singer songwriter SA.MAY (pronounced sah-may) has been writing and producing music for just over 12 months. Having produced her new drop “Booty Calls” in her bedroom, SA.MAY recalls recording the vocals at 1am in the morning attempting not to wake anyone in the house! The shimmering new single features the very talented B Wise who was recently signed to the innovative beats and hip-hop label, Elefant Traks. Mixed by Ryan Miller and mastered by Ben Feggans. “Booty Calls” is a song for those modern day romantics, where the smooth vocal … Continue reading SA.MAY Booty Calls feat. B Wise
Urthboy is back with fresh new single ‘Crushing Hard’ and a huge tour announcement for March 2017. 2016 saw the release of his most successful album to date, The Past Beats Inside Me Like A Second Heartbeat, as well as an entirely sold out national tour, and some of Australia’s best festivals. With barely any pause to catch a breath, Urthboy delivers a completely unique single out of nowhere, the unexpected slow banger ‘Crushing Hard’. Considering this to be ‘part two’ of ‘Wade In The Water’, the closing song on his 2016 album, ‘Crushing Hard’ steps into new territory for … Continue reading Urthboy delivers new single ‘Crushing Hard’
Big Village Records co founder and manager, Rapaport, latest single ‘What I Got’ has just been nominated for a FBi SMAC award for Best Song! The new Ribongia produced tribal banger, featuring Billie McCarthy, was released in September, to a packed out show at Brighton Up Bar featuring a full live band and a swarm of special guests. The single is the first release from Rapport’s forthcoming album Village Idiot, due early 2017. Rapaport is taking his explosive live show on the road, with the Sydney and Perth leg done, and Melbourne & Brisbane up next! The single has already been added to rotation on FBi Radio. Check out the new stripped back video … Continue reading Rapaport ‘What I Got’ Nominated for FBi SMAC Best Song Award!
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