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Ghostface Killah Brisbane

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The return to Australia of one of the most iconic hip-hop artists of our time, Ghostface Killah from The Wu Tang Clan will blaze up Australia and New Zealand this summer! Dennis Coles (born May 9, 1970), better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and prominent member of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success. Ghostface Killah debuted his solo- career with Ironman in 1996, which was well received by music … Continue reading Ghostface Killah Brisbane

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Mata & Must Get Your Mind Right Vinyl Re-Issue + Album Launch

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For those who missed out, a re-issue of Get Your Mind Right on 2LP has arrived. The re-issue comes shrink wrapped in a black core bag with black inner sleeves, digital download card including bonus instrumentals, and Pang Productions stickers. They will be available to purchase at the album launch on Friday December 5, and then online on Monday December 8 at http://www.pangproductions.com.au. The Mata & Must album launch is happening this Friday at Revolver Upstairs in Prahran. Featuring guest appearances from DJ Bogues, Koots and Flu, and support from Gutz, DJ Buick, Microphone Addicts and The Master. 229 Chapel St … Continue reading Mata & Must Get Your Mind Right Vinyl Re-Issue + Album Launch

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Tommy Illfigga Yellow Bricks Free Download

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The ever talented Tommy Illfigga is back with a brand new track dubbed Yellow Bricks. The track was recorded awhile back but is only now seeing the light of day, we’re all very thankful! Yellow Bricks is a head nodding classic, with smooth soulful production provided by beat king Cam Bluff. Cam combines his signature drums and passion for samples, to form a perfect foundation for Tommy Ill to get let loose on. The track is available now as a free download. Be quick, we’re not sure how long it will be available for. Facebook  ||  Twitter  ||  Download Continue reading Tommy Illfigga Yellow Bricks Free Download

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Thundamentals Stellar Award Nomination List For 3rd Album So We Can Remember

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Just 7 months after the watershed release of their third album So We Can Remember Thundamentals are still pinching themselves to be honoured with nominations for a slew of major music awards in 2014. Thundamentals’ So We Can Remember, a #1 Digital, Independent, Australian & Urban ARIA Album, [rel. 2 May 2014, Obese Records] was a Feature Album on Triple J and Fbi FM, spawned a sold out tour following the success of single ‘Smiles Don’t Lie’, and saw their YouTube views get within a Thundakat whisker of 3 million. As well, So We Can Remember is the ONLY record … Continue reading Thundamentals Stellar Award Nomination List For 3rd Album So We Can Remember

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Koots Sinkwater Serpent Official Video

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Melbourne hip hop artist Koots, has just released a brand new film clip. Out through Pang Productions, Sinkwater Serpent is the new tract lifted from the upcoming and long awaited full length album, Under The Sink. The full length LP will be available in the first half of 2015. Sinkwater Serpent is produced by Koots and Must Volkoff, another banger from the PP boys. Be sure to hit the Pang Productions website, there’s lots of goodies to be picked up. Find Koots on Facebook here. Continue reading Koots Sinkwater Serpent Official Video

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Phil & Flu Time Machine Official Video

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They just wanted a decent record to play… Not too much to ask was it? It was in 2014 when Phil Gektor & Flu stood on thier Frankston line railway platform looking for something good to listen to on their journey. Their choice was limited to popular albums and poor quality singles. Phil & Flu’s disappointment and subsequent anger at the range of records available led them to produce and record a project – and change the world. “We believed in the existence of a vast listening public for intelligent records at a low price, and staked everything on it.” … Continue reading Phil & Flu Time Machine Official Video

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Undertow Finer Things Official Video

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Undertow (aka DTech MC) is no stranger to the stage. Since releasing his debut LP Minds Believing in 2010, he’s gone on to release 2 more albums with live EDM outfit Kobra Kai. Over his career he has regularly toured nationally, as well as played large festivals including Stereosonic, Creamfields and Peats Ridge. Along the way he has shared the stage with some of the best in the business, including Skrillex, Deadmau5, Caspa, Dizee Rascal, Scratch Perverts, Dr Octagon, Lyrics Born, DJ Q-Bert and more. Whether over Drum N Bass riddims, or Heavy Hip Hop beats, the art of connecting … Continue reading Undertow Finer Things Official Video

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New Music: Dylan Joel Numbers

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Numbers is the latest release from rising Hip-Hop head Dylan Joel. The new track recently made it’s premiere on triple j last week, Numbers has been getting daily spins on the station and has received praise from the likes of Bliss n Eso, 360, Thelma Plum and Mantra. Produced by platinum selling hit maker Cam Bluff (Hilltop Hoods, Illy, Allday), Numbers delves into the dark side of the music industry, shedding light on how we’ve traded artistic quality for quantity – spending more time focusing on tweets, Facebook ‘likes’ and reposts than a musician’s actual talent and sound. Dylan’s strong tongue-in-cheek … Continue reading New Music: Dylan Joel Numbers

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New Music: Prime November

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Prime has just released a brand new track titled November, ramping up the fire into the release of his full length album, The Sweetest Victory Of All, dropping December 2014. The new track won’t feature on the album, but a remix will be added as a bonus track for the digital release. November has Prime questioning his path as an artist, going in over a Jhene Aiko beat. Stream the track below. Official  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter Continue reading New Music: Prime November

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SmartMouths Jewels Of The 7th Sultan

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SmartMouths is the collective of 3 Australian underground crews – Advanced Tactics (SYD), Giantific Science (ADL) and Def Men Walking (BNE). It’s music for those who like their hip-hop with a touch of good. The lads have just released a brand new track titled Jewels Of The 7th Sultan, and the shit is heavy. Stream it below, hopefully this is the first track lifted from an upcoming full length album, but we’ll see! Stay tuned for more info coming soon. You can check out more from the Smartmouths Collective here. Continue reading SmartMouths Jewels Of The 7th Sultan

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Imperial Minds Collective Mathematics

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Imperial Minds Collective is a Hip-Hop/Rap collective originating from Brisbane, Australia. The group was founded by Kid Leeza and D.Mo in 2014. Imperial Minds consists of six artists, two producers and a DJ. Imperial Minds Collective members include Kid Leeza, D.Mo, E-Zack, Mike Matthews, Jordan Seu, VXTHEPRINCÉ and DJ RickRick. The group was formed to make good music and quality product for the youth and people of the culture. We’re basically a team of artists, producers, creative minds and innovative people that want to give you our thoughts, our opinions and our ideas in a creative way. The collective also … Continue reading Imperial Minds Collective Mathematics

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J. Cole Announces New Album

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‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’ To Be Released December 9th J. Cole has announced his new album ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive.’ The below trailer will begin to tell the story of the album that will be heard by everyone in unison as a whole work on December 9th. Stay tuned as the story begins to reveal itself. Pre-order the new album now by following the link here. Continue reading J. Cole Announces New Album

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Allday Wolves feat. Sunni Colón (Ladies’ Sun Hat Edition)

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With a completely sold out headlining tour now behind him, Allday has released a new video for ‘Wolves’ taken from his incredible debut album Startup Cult which was released in July via ONETWO. Startup Cult debuted at #3 on the ARIA chart, only coming in behind Sia and the UK’s Ed Sheeran, as well as hitting #2 on the iTunes chart. There has been no time to slow down for Allday over the last six months with an incredible cover of the classic INXS track ‘Never Tear Us Apart’ for triple j’s Like A Version, a spot on triple j’s Take … Continue reading Allday Wolves feat. Sunni Colón (Ladies’ Sun Hat Edition)

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Uncomfortable Beats Natural Selections

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Natural Selections marks the 7th compilation album to drop from Melbourne’s eclectic Uncomfortable Beats label. Jam packed with over 20 different electronic and jazz influenced creations from artists across the globe including Je$u$, Roleo, Jae Genius, YLWFRND, Wermonster, Bambu Hands, Amin Payne, DOC Mastermind, Dusty Ohms, Midflite, Able8 & many more. Grab Natural Selections for Free or Donation pricing from the Uncomfortable Beats Bandcamp site. Continue reading Uncomfortable Beats Natural Selections

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Kanye West All Day

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UPDATE: Turns out this is just a remake from a fan. A valiant and impressive effort by an upstart producer on Soundcloud. Well played, sir. After much delay, Kanye West has dropped his brand new single, and it’s pretty crazy. Kanye West’s recent cover interview from GQ had the rapper talking about a new single, and this is it. The new track is titled “All Day,” and while we heard a snippet a few months back, now we have a full version of the song, albeit a radio rip.  It’s got a beat change in the middle that sounds like what going to … Continue reading Kanye West All Day

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Raury Australian Tour

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Introducing Raury, the 18 year old from Atlanta, USA, is currently one of the most hyped and highly tipped artists in music. Raury exploded onto the scene earlier this year when he released the self written, self produced video for ‘God’s Whisper’. Refusing to be pigeonholed the singer/songwriter/rapper/guitarist/producer moves between all sides of the musical spectrum citing everyone from Bon Iver to Andre 3000 as influences. As a self-proclaimed “Indigo Child” Raury considers himself a member of a generation of adolescents, all products of the internet age, who quickly gain an understanding of life’s challenges and opportunities due to their … Continue reading Raury Australian Tour

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Jane Tyrrell Launches Debut Album

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Avant-pop aficionado Jane Tyrrell has revealed the supports for her anticipated album launch shows in Sydney and Melbourne. Elana Stone will join Jane across both dates, Maples will kick-off proceedings in Sydney and Gordi will open the show in Melbourne. Tyrrell’s stunning solo debut Echoes In The Aviary was only released in October but has already been long-listed for the coveted Australian Music Prize and hailed by critics and fans alike for its “drama, immensity and otherworldliness” (The Music). Rolling Stone described it as “powerful and effortless, Tyrrell’s voice is the hero” whilst The Australian said it is a “soaring, … Continue reading Jane Tyrrell Launches Debut Album

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Learner Dri[v]er! With Illy

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Hip Hop artist Illy has a strong connection with fans from all corners of the country. By the end of the year the solo MC from Melbourne will have performed and played at over 70 shows, We saw him release an album earlier in the year titled Cinematic which has now gone Gold, and has followed it up with a deluxe edition of the album, Cinematic: Uncut. Today, Illy joins Channel [V]’s Marty Smiley, who has only ten hours left on his Learner Driver log book before he can sit his Ps and who better than some of the music … Continue reading Learner Dri[v]er! With Illy

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Just Announced: Nas New Melbourne Sideshow + Sydney Show Sold Out

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Illusive, Frontier Touring and Niche are elated to announce that legendary New York MC Nas will be performing a one-night-only Sugar Mountain sideshow at the Forum Theatre on Sunday 25 January, the day after his headline performance at the much-hyped boutique festival. As with every performance on the Australian tour, he will be performing his 1994 magnum opus Illmatic in full, along with other Nas classics. Illmatic is arguably the most revered rap album in the genre’s history by one of the greatest ever to touch the mic. To celebrate the album’s twentieth anniversary, Nas has taken his sold out … Continue reading Just Announced: Nas New Melbourne Sideshow + Sydney Show Sold Out

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King Kerser Lands On The ARIA Charts

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Kerser dropped KING on Nov 14th and by 8am he shot up to #1 on the iTunes hip hop chart followed by securing #4 on the main iTunes chart, battling it out with boy band One Direction, rock group Nickelback and pop superstar Taylor Swift. KING also came in at #1 on the ARIA Urban chart and #2 on the Australian ARIA album chart. The upcoming King National Tour dates have been announced.The KING will be visiting each capital city in early 2015 to bring you live performances from his brand new album plus your favourite classics. Stay tuned for … Continue reading King Kerser Lands On The ARIA Charts

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Alex Ford What Do You See (Prod JHAS)

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​Its been 9 months since the West Aussie native has dropped any material, his last offering coming in the form of the ESTA produced EP, The Wild Imagination. After taking time off to travel abroad, Alex Ford is back with a brand new record, the JHAS produced “What Do You See”, the beat originally appearing on Beats for Change’s, Tacloban Hope project. Introspective and melodic, mixed with Ford’s original approach to music, “What Do You See” is perfect mood music for afternoon beers or herbology. Stream/Download – What Do You See (Prod by JHAS) below. Official  ||  Soundcloud  ||  Bandcamp Continue reading Alex Ford What Do You See (Prod JHAS)

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1200 Techniques Time Has Come Official Video

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1200 Techniques is pleased to announce the music video release for their new song, ‘Time Has Come’. Taken from the band’s forthcoming EP of the same name, Time Has Come, the video was co-directed and co-produced by DJ Peril, Tristan McLachlan and Michael Danishewski, and can be viewed below. “Our idea was to take our old and new listeners through a nostalgic journey of our career via Peril’s lost video tapes, on a light hearted “these are the days of our lives” tip. Being able to include footage of ADNATE’s piecing the 1200’s mural really topped it off.” The band’s new … Continue reading 1200 Techniques Time Has Come Official Video

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Marksman Llyod Rewrite The Ending

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‘Rewrite the Ending’ is the new single and title track off the latest EP from Perth’s rising star, Marksman Lloyd. The successful launch of the EP just this September, saw the release crack into the top 20 iTunes hip hop charts while accompanied by a national tour. ‘Rewrite the Ending’ sees Marksman adding a head nodding, summer banger to his already energetic repertoire, with stellar production from Creed Birch and mind bending cuts from Rob Shaker, the single sets itself apart from the type of hip hop emerging from Australia at present. It follows hot on the heels of Marksman’s … Continue reading Marksman Llyod Rewrite The Ending

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Matthew Craig i left my heart in montreal part one

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After a whirlwind year playing shows with everyone from Allday to Bliss N Eso and even T-Pain, R.E.A.L Music artist and co-founder Matthew Craig drops his first solo piece “i left my heart in montreal part one” on the day of his 24th birthday. The mellow, sub-two minute track gives a brief insight of what’s to come out of the R.E.A.L Music camp this summer with Craig delivering introspective, pensive rhymes over a catchy horn sample in a unique, laid-back, casual You can catch Matthew Craig and the rest of the R.E.A.L Music Family at upcoming gigs supporting California emcee … Continue reading Matthew Craig i left my heart in montreal part one

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Social Change 100

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Adelaide’s Social Change, release brand new track with 12″ to follow over summer! Social Change gets it started back up with their new track ‘100’. Produced by Funkwig with cuts by DJ Snair, the Hip Hop supreme team pick up where they left off delivering a hard funk driven beat topped off with sharp lyrics, scratches and the increasingly rare rap hook. ‘100’ serves somewhat as a reintroduction for Social Change who last released music on the 2010 Butterthief Phat Tape. Since then Social Change has collaborated on tracks with Dialect, Matchless Gift, Ben Iota (Bornski), Chris Bass, Joseph Duigan … Continue reading Social Change 100

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Kerser Interview 4th LP KING Drops Tomorrow

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KING Is By Far His Best And Most Accessible, Despite Being The Most Brutal! A success story no one predicted, MC Kerser is the most polarising voice in Australian hip hop, epitomising the notoriously hard-living suburbs of Sydney’s outer west. With trademark, unapologetic, honesty, KING documents Kerser’s incredible trajectory from his stomping ground in Sydney’s West [‘C-Town’], the fight he’s undertaken to get out [‘Put Life in Rap’] and the hard-won realisation that success creates its own problems [‘Forever’.] Though championed by the marginalised society he emerged from, some early fans have fallen by the wayside, accusing Kerser of flaunting … Continue reading Kerser Interview 4th LP KING Drops Tomorrow

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360 Announces The Utopia Regional Tour Tickets On Sale Friday

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Landing In Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria And Western Australia This January 2015 Tickets on Sale Friday November 14 from 360music.com.au Crucial Music and Village Sounds are proud to announce 360, the country’s hottest and most controversial rapper is taking his stellar LP Utopia out to the elements of regional Australia on a 16-date tour across four weeks this January. The Utopia Regional Tour kicks off on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, heading down the New South Wales coast, in through country and coastal Victoria, before heading across to Western Australia. With recent headlines proving that he’s often imitated but never replicated, … Continue reading 360 Announces The Utopia Regional Tour Tickets On Sale Friday

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Invada Zee Temple Music Mixtape

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Invada Zee of Centa Left has dropped a six track mixtape over jacked beats from producers including Nuttkase and Bojkez with guest verses from The Igloo and Jak Wolf. Expect dark, atmospherically mind altering beats teamed with modern day conceptional awareness. This ain’t no “tin foil hat” rap, it’s a journey of self awareness in a rapidly evolving digital world. Cop the free download now on bandcamp. Facebook  ||  Myspherical Entertainment Continue reading Invada Zee Temple Music Mixtape