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Eminem Confirms New Album Shady XV

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In what was a massive weekend for gossip heads of the hip hop world with a shooting backstage at a Wiz Khalifa gig near San Jose, which resulted in Wiz pulling our of Saturday nights show of his Under The Influence of Sleep tour. We were then treated to a multitude of angles, and slow mo action replays of Iggy Azalea falling off stage while performing at MTV VMA awards. We’re sure that booty cushioned her fall. This morning we woke to news that Suge Knight had been gunned down. Suge was shot six times at a pre-VMA party hosted … Continue reading Eminem Confirms New Album Shady XV

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Afends ‘The Barbara Kruger’ 1/100 Tee

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Our latest instalment in the 1/100 LTD Edition Program pays homage to an artist who’s work has been hugely influential to designers all over the globe whom ironically (ourselves included) in an industry that perpetuates the very themes raised in her work. With the greatest of respect intended, we’ve named this months LTD after her and in tribute to her work encourage you to tap her name into your shiny internet boxes and school yourselves on the work of the legendary Barbara Kruger. Inspired by current events “Quit Ruining Everything” is our message to those in power. Non-violence and peaceful … Continue reading Afends ‘The Barbara Kruger’ 1/100 Tee

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Highs & Lows x Le Coq Sportif R1000 Swan Pack

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We are pleased to present you a visual feed of the upcoming Highs & Lows x Le Coq Sportif ‘Swan Pack’. The R1000 Swan was produced in the experienced hands of HAL’s design team, the R1000’s sleek dimensions and multi-layered paneling are the perfect foil for their avian muse. The colour story speaks for itself, with the red ‘beak’ of the shoe making the most dramatic visual announcement. Plush suede, nubuck, calfskin leather and perforated toe boxes add a suitably regal blend of texture and tone to Le Coq’s raddest 90s runner. Both the Black Swan and White Swan silhouettes … Continue reading Highs & Lows x Le Coq Sportif R1000 Swan Pack

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Music Video Don Vitale Bounce (Prod. Quexxt)

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Featuring one half of Byron Bay’s The Hated, Don Vitale has recently released a brand new joint, produced by the homie Quexxt. The new track titled Bounce, is lifted from the upcoming Dope Nation EP due late 2014. Bounce is a chilled new age track, perfect for vibing out on a cold winters night. Watch in conjunction with the new clip, and you can almost smell the smoke, and as they say where’s there’s smoke… Bounce was mixed by Young Lean DTD and mastered by Charlie Daly. Clip filmed by Maria Bui and edited by ya boy DV.   Facebook  ||  Twitter  ||  Music Continue reading Music Video Don Vitale Bounce (Prod. Quexxt)

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Raven Felix Valifornia

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Valifornia is the debut mixtape from the 19 year old, Princess of Tujunga, Raven Felix! Raven Felix hails from L.A’s San Fernando Valley. The new tape appropriately titled Valifornia Includes appearances from Snoop Dogg, Power 106’s Rikki Martinez, Smoke Dza, Sway, Chevy Woods, and many more! Raven Felix was featured on a recent episode of Snoop Dogg’s Underground Heat, and has since capitalised on the buzz generated through that episode. In a big coup for Raven, Snoop Dogg features on the track 6 In The Morning, with his Gin N Juice track flipped for the chorus of 6 In The Morning. Cuts on the new release are … Continue reading Raven Felix Valifornia

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Apollo Brown & Ras Kass Announce New Album Blasphemy

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Blasphemy, the collaborative album from esteemed Mello Music Group producer Apollo Brown and Ras Kass, is a thought-provoking and highly personal treatise on the unspoken. No “ism” is out of bounds, no topic too untoward. Whatever you hold sacred isn’t above aggressive inquiry. The album displays their undeniable synergy. When Ras Kass crucifies supposed facts over Apollo’s beats, it’s clear he is the West Coast’s preeminent philosopher. When Apollo’s blaring suites soothe your soul, it’s an ontological fact that he ranks among the best producers in the game. With Blasphemy, the duo has delivered the truth. The new album comes … Continue reading Apollo Brown & Ras Kass Announce New Album Blasphemy

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Live Lodge 2014 First Announcement feat. Briggs, Funkoars, L-Fresh The Lion, WZRDKID, Remi & more

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For the first time ever in Melbourne, Rolling Stone Australia be bringing their own pop-up venue, the Rolling Stone Live Lodge, taking over the iconic Workers Club in Fitzroy Melbourne from September 25 to October 12. There’s more to come, … Continue reading Live Lodge 2014 First Announcement feat. Briggs, Funkoars, L-Fresh The Lion, WZRDKID, Remi & more

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Joelistics Announces Blue Volume Tour

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One of Australia’s most charismatic showmen hits the road to mark the release of his most compelling and personal record to date, Blue Volume. Rolling Stone have called Joelistics’ album “a celebration and mourning of the current state of the world, voiced by a smart, incisive writer.” The Sydney Morning Herald have hailed him as “an exceptional storyteller” for delivering “a personal, lyrically intelligent album with an intense emotional rawness and vulnerability”. We just think he’s dope.  There’s always an uplifting feature to be found in the honest and rebellious music Joelistics creates. The song and video for recent single … Continue reading Joelistics Announces Blue Volume Tour

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Jesswar & Lane-Harry Luxury

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Here is a brand new track from Jesswar and Lane-Harry, titled Luxury. The track dropped alongside a little film clip, which you can check out below. Jesswar is an unsigned Australian female rapper. She was born in Canberra ACT and relocated to the Gold Coast with her family when she was 9. At the age of 15, she was accepted into studying a Diploma of Music Performance and finished the degree at age 16. In 2011 she continued to pursue the study of music and was accepted into Griffith University’s Bachelor of Pop music program. She was the second youngest person … Continue reading Jesswar & Lane-Harry Luxury

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Wiz Khalifa Blacc Hollywood Giveaway

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Wiz Khalifa has just released his hugely anticipated album Blacc Hollywood via Rostrum/Atlantic Records. The official video for Promises is available for streaming now below. Blacc Hollywood marks the third full-length label release from Wiz Khalifa. The GRAMMY® Award-nominated rapper lit up the hip-hop universe with his 2011 debut album, Rolling Papers, highlighted by the AUS platinum-certified single, Black And Yellow, as well as the U.S. platinum-certified hits, Roll Up and No Sleep. O.N.I.F.C. made an incredible American chart debut upon its release in 2012, arriving at #1 on Billboard’s “Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums” and “Top Rap Albums” charts, not to mention coming … Continue reading Wiz Khalifa Blacc Hollywood Giveaway

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Ugly Heroes EP (Apollo Brown, Red Pill, Verbal Kent)

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After Ugly Heroes‘ 2013 classic self titled LP, Apollo Brown, Verbal Kent and Red Pill are back again with a new EP out today. The new EP features five new songs (including a Murs feature) and 5 bonus track b-sides. Ugly Heroes will also being touring Europe for a few weeks this August, starting with the legendary Hip-Hop Kemp Festival before hitting London and a number of other spots. The new EP will first be available digitally with a vinyl edition to follow later in the year. Original artwork by illustrator Paul Grelet. You can pick up a digital copy … Continue reading Ugly Heroes EP (Apollo Brown, Red Pill, Verbal Kent)

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Kerser Fat Pizza Vs. Housos + S.C.O.T DVD

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Kerser shot a cameo appearance on set this month with the SBS program Housos crew for their new Fat Pizza vs. Housos feature film set to release at the end of 2014.  He’s also been busy in the studio working on a brand new track to exclusively feature on the film.

 Kerser’s S.C.O.T National Tour 2014 DVD artwork has also surfaced as the release date nears, currently penciled in to drop late August/ early September. Facebook  ||  Twitter  ||  iTunes Continue reading Kerser Fat Pizza Vs. Housos + S.C.O.T DVD

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Spotify and BandPage Partner to Help Musicians Sell Directly to Fans

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BandPage, the central profile that musicians use to engage and sell to hundreds of millions of fans, and Spotify, the world’s largest subscription streaming music service, today announced a partnership which gives musicians powerful new ways to sell directly to their fans on Spotify through BandPage. The integration is live today and helps musicians turn the hundreds of millions of moments that fans engage with them into meaningful revenue-generating opportunities on the largest paid streaming music service in the world. This partnership represents an unprecedented opportunity for musicians to connect to their fans in new ways. In addition to traditional … Continue reading Spotify and BandPage Partner to Help Musicians Sell Directly to Fans

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Ry Nevada Mixtape

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Following up what looks to be a breakout year for him, Ry is continuing the momentum with the release of a free project titled Nevada. Featuring a mixture of 8 songs with both original production and mixtape raps, Nevada is considered a prelude to his debut EP Ivory Coast due out before the end of 2014 (via Inertia Access). With a headline tour announced for Aug/Sept, Ry looks to play Nevada on the road as well as the best cuts from his previous releases – Amnesia and Wall Street. A Unearthed Feature Artist, Rage Indie Clip of the Week and plenty of triple j airtime already under … Continue reading Ry Nevada Mixtape

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Double L Still Waters Run Deep Out Now!

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Double L is a young up and coming rapper from Sydney Australia, he has just released his debut EP, titled Still Waters Run Deep.  Released via Obese Records Distribution, Double L has collaborated with fast rising producer Marvelous (MRVLS). Check out the album teaser vid below. Purchase  ||  Facebook Continue reading Double L Still Waters Run Deep Out Now!

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Daily Meds Behind the Radar (Official Video)

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Behind The Radar, the first single from Daily Meds upcoming album.  Behind the Radar is the first single from Daily Meds’ forthcoming yet to be titled album, to be released November 2014 on Big Village Records. Billie Rose ties the track together perfectly, with her familiar vocal tone and spot on hook. The guys will also be hitting the East Coast of Australia throughout August and September. The Newton Social Club in Sydney will launch their Behind The Radar East Coast Tour, starting August 30th. You can purchase the new single now by following the link here. The release of the official … Continue reading Daily Meds Behind the Radar (Official Video)

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Illy One For The Cities Official Video

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From sky diving into his Splendour In The Grass show last month to crisscrossing the country this next few months on a huge regional tour, Illy shows no sign of slowing down with the recent announcement of his national One For The Cities tour.  Illy’s recent LP, Cinematic landed at #4 on the ARIA album chart, the Cinematic single Tightrope achieved platinum sales and two tracks hit the triple j hottest 100. Recorded with Executive Producer M-Phazes (Eminem, Kimbra, Bliss n Eso), Cinematic is a genre-skipping record that pushes outside of the usual musical boundaries while also delivering Illy’s trademark biting lyricism. A tale of a … Continue reading Illy One For The Cities Official Video

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Your Old Droog Sleepers… (Prod. Larry Fisherman)

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Cigar rap not blunt wraps. Here we have a brand new track from Your Old Droog. Sleepers… is produced by Mac Miller aka Larry Fisherman.Your Old Droog as an emcee has been likened to Nas so much so, that a lot of the internet considered this to be a secret Nas side project. Whilst these rumours swelled on the interwebz, Mac Miller confirmed that he had actually met Your Old Droog, which we can now confirm through the release of the brand new track Sleepers…, which is produced by Larry Fisherman. Your Old Droog caught huge headlines off the back of the recent Your Old … Continue reading Your Old Droog Sleepers… (Prod. Larry Fisherman)

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aahh Radio with Director Eddie Martin (All This Mayhem)

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All This Mayhem tells the story of brothers Tas and Ben Pappas, two boys from Melbourne who took the skateboarding world by storm, defeating Tony Hawk and crowned International World Champions within a year. Skateboarding came naturally to the Pappas brothers, but success was a different story. In this unflinching, never-before-seen account we witness the dark consequences of Tas and Ben’s rapid success, their intense fraternal bond and their journey from the pinnacle of their sport into a downward spiral of self-destruction. From the makers of award-winning documentaries Exit Through the Gift Shop and Senna, and featuring fascinating interviews, first … Continue reading aahh Radio with Director Eddie Martin (All This Mayhem)

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New Era Launches New Cap Collection Paying Homage to Brooklyn, New York and Los Angeles

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New Era presents a new three-city collection of 9FIFTY snap-backs. Paying homage to Brooklyn, New York and Los Angeles, each name appears in a signature-style stitching in white on top of a black base. Each design comes in both a black bill version with green underside and floral bill options and is finished with the trademark New Era logo on the back. Look for the collection now at select dealers in the Asia Pacific region. Continue reading New Era Launches New Cap Collection Paying Homage to Brooklyn, New York and Los Angeles

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LL Cool J I’m Nice feat. Raekwon The Chef & Murda Mook

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The streets keep calling LL Cool J the hip-hop pioneer cooks up a gritty collaboration with Raekwon the Chef and Murda Mook on I’m Nice, a teaser off his upcoming album G.O.A.T. 2. On the Ron Browz-produced track, LL reminds listeners why he’s the G.O.A.T. “Rambo to your jugular / Fuckin’ baloney smugglers / Nobody’s fuckin’ wit’ me, tell ‘em all come and get me,” he spits. LL is readying the sequel to his 2000 album and previously dropped his Mavado-assisted street anthem The Hustler. Via Continue reading LL Cool J I’m Nice feat. Raekwon The Chef & Murda Mook

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Mau Power The Show Will Go On

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Following on from Mau Power’s debut single Island Home which contains a sample of My Island Home by Christine Anu, Freedom is his new single featuring the legendary Archie Roach, an inspirational anthem that gives the audience a great feeling of hope while listening to it. The song represents a universal story of freedom from mental slavery. It is a ‘protest’ song that manages to embrace and welcome all listeners to walk with Uncle Archie and Mau Power on the road to unity. A modern sound that resonates with an ancient soul, its inspirational lyrics create a want for a better future … Continue reading Mau Power The Show Will Go On

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Exclusive Premiere: I AM D Four One Five Official Video + aahh Radio Interview

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We are super stoked to have the exclusive premiere of the visuals for I AM D’s brand new video. The track is titled Four One Five and is produced by the Programmer. I AM D has steadily been building after taking home the 2014 Hilltop Hoods Initiative earlier in the year. Four One Five is an ode to Brisbane, I AM D’s hometown. The track details the various aspects of D’s life and the crew that surrounds him. Four One Five mentions some of Brisbane’s most successful exports including Laced Brisbane (any sneaker head worth his weight should know this one), and also Boomtowns hip … Continue reading Exclusive Premiere: I AM D Four One Five Official Video + aahh Radio Interview

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aahh Radio Hilltop Hoods

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Hilltop Hoods make their highly anticipated return with their brand new album Walking Under Stars. The new album, which is out now through their own label Golden Era Records  is the Hilltop Hoods first album since 2012s Drinking From the Sun, an album that changed the game, becoming the groups third consecutive #1 album which went gold on the day of its release and certified platinum within one week. The aptly titled record showed that local hip hop was enjoying its time in the sun, no longer an underground scene but an aural assault that had pushed down the barriers … Continue reading aahh Radio Hilltop Hoods

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Hau Football, Feasts & Funerals Mixtape

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This song is taken from the forthcoming mixtape ‘Football, Feasts & Funerals’. Over a crisp production by Sydney’s Pro/Gram, Hau both mourns and celebrates the life of those who have passed away; relatives, friends and inspirations. Never one to shy away from his emotions, the MC lets it flow like the ink out his pen, delivering each word with passion, appreciation, and gratitude. “That’s one hell of a journey/ But that’s the cost of getting off the beaten path/ a task but not with peace and love/ peep, sh*t is deep…” Hau Latukefu lives and breathes hip hop. With 20 … Continue reading Hau Football, Feasts & Funerals Mixtape

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Wiz Khalifa So High feat. Ghost Loft

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Wiz Khalifa has announced that his hugely anticipated new album Blacc Hollywood is due for release on August 22nd via Rostrum/Atlantic records. Blacc Hollywood marks the third full-length label release from Wiz Khalifa. The GRAMMY® Award-nominated rapper lit up the hip-hop universe with his 2011 debut album, Rolling Papers, highlighted by the AUS platinum-certified single, Black And Yellow, as well as the U.S. platinum-certified hits, Roll Up and No Sleep. O.N.I.F.C. made an incredible American chart debut upon its release in 2012, arriving at #1 on Billboard’s “Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums” and “Top Rap Albums” charts, not to mention coming in … Continue reading Wiz Khalifa So High feat. Ghost Loft

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Buckshot P-Money Backpack Travels Exclusive Giveaway

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New Zealand’s premier producer P-Money has teamed up with underground Rap legend Buckshot to release the brand new album BackPack Travels, which is available now in Australia. The first video for lead single off the album, Flute feat. Brooklyn hip-hop visionaries Joey … Continue reading Buckshot P-Money Backpack Travels Exclusive Giveaway

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The Game Blood Moon – The Year Of The Wolf

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The Game is one of the true superstars of rap music, sharing hip hop notoriety with 50 Cent, Jay Z, Jeezy and Rick Ross and has In addition to being a recording star, The Game has become a TV personality as well, starring in Marrying The Game which sold over 20 million albums worldwide and has garnered a huge social media following. The album cover art and video clip for ‘Or Nah’ will be available at the end of August. Blood Moon – The Year Of The Wolf – Track Listing Bigger Than Me, Produced By Jordan Mosley Or Nah, Produced By Dj … Continue reading The Game Blood Moon – The Year Of The Wolf