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Ice Man – Grown (Official Video)

Jim Steps

Ice Man is a hip hop artist from Auckland New Zealand. He recently moved to Melbourne to follow his dreams of being a full time artist. With the release of his first mixtape called Auckland Attitude, which was mixed and mastered by Vinny Veccetti a.k.a (Vetyp), which also featured production by Taylormade from the Embassy team. He got a few eyes on him when he dropped his first video clip titled Dangerous, which he edited all on his own. His second mixtape was titled Shakedown Mixtape Vol 1. Once again he dropped a second video clip with a track featured from the mixtape … Continue reading Ice Man – Grown (Official Video)

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Smacktown Powerless Chelsea Grin EP

Jim Steps

Smacktown tore onto the scene at break-neck speed. Their convention-defying genre of powerful and aggressive hip-hop vocals epically layered with heart-stuttering chaotic electro, sent shockwaves through the underground. Today almost 5 years after their genesis, their sound and stage presence cannot yet be matched let alone be beaten. From the moment Smacktown take the stage, each of your senses are ripped into their command. Nothing braces you for impact as you collide with the unrestrained and fiercely raw vocals of the duo. The once paralysed crowd erupts into a sea of chaos, the cataclysmic driving bass, destructive synths and wild … Continue reading Smacktown Powerless Chelsea Grin EP

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Minister & Youthful Implants Carnival Music

Jim Steps

Scotty Hinds (Nine High, Smash Brothers) is a driving force when he gets into the studio. He has an uncanny ability to just get busy on any beat and make it sound dope. He was raised around dancehalls as a youth in Reading, UK and the riddims have stuck with him throughout his whole life. Influenced by an eclectic mixture of music ranging from Hip Hop, Soca/Dancehall, Garage, Grime, Dub Steb & Bassline. When Scotty links up with producers outside of the ‘Hip Hop & Grime’ realms, he takes on the moniker of Minister and always delivers something special… Here … Continue reading Minister & Youthful Implants Carnival Music

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aahh Radio Season 2 Episode 1: Ry

Jim Steps

Fresh off a knockout 2013, Ry gives us Circles – the first single from his upcoming album, slated for late 2014 release. Ry’s witty trademark flow shines on this song with a hook that is as infectious as the guitar riff he raps over. Circles is the first of several singles to be released this year through Inertia, and there are several interstate shows lined up for 2014, Circles is the perfect introduction to what is looking to be a breakout year for Ry. Circles is out now through Inertia Access via all major online retailers. Be sure to check … Continue reading aahh Radio Season 2 Episode 1: Ry

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Sinks Vacate The Premises Feat. Flu & DJ 2Buck (Prod. by Oath)

Jim Steps

Hailing from the southern suburbs of Melbourne, Sinks is a young up and coming emcee and producer whose passion for crafting music is constrained only by his never-ending energy. A beast on the mic and a confident experimental producer, Sinks has bypassed the contemporary mainstream feel of other Australian artists to form a niche sound for himself that real hip-hop heads can appreciate. Sinks has now teamed up with Oath for a brand new collaborative project, Vacate The Premises is the second track to be heard from the upcoming project following on from the staunch track Strong, which dropped about a month back. … Continue reading Sinks Vacate The Premises Feat. Flu & DJ 2Buck (Prod. by Oath)

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Prince Naeem Cloudboy EP

Jim Steps

Indie rapper and producer Prince Naeem has unleashed his debut EP Cloudboy. A solo effort providing airy hip hop beats with a lush electronic sheen that listeners of all genres it seems just can’t seem to get enough of. The Cloudboy EP has been out for a moment now you can pick it up here, for a name your price download.   Download  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter Continue reading Prince Naeem Cloudboy EP

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Ten indigenous communities. Eleven tracks and videos. One amazing album.

Jim Steps

‘Song Nation Vol. 1’ is a compilation of original Hip Hop music and online videos celebrating the very much alive and vibrant Indigenous contemporary culture across regional and remote areas of Australia and Torres Straits Islands. Completely independent and unlike anything in the industry, Desert Pea Media (DPM) known for their unique dialogue-driven song writing workshop process, under the cultural supervision of Aunty Gail Mabo (Eddie Mabo’s daughter) have created one of the most exciting and culturally significant albums in recent times. ‘We’re hoping to demonstrate to young people that their voices are relevant and their stories important; that they … Continue reading Ten indigenous communities. Eleven tracks and videos. One amazing album.

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Koolta Calls For Empathy In New Single All Together

Jim Steps

All Together is the first taste of Koolta’s upcoming album Revolutions Per Minute. The self-produced track is a banger from the get go – boom bap drums, heavy bass and horns that throwback to the swing era. “I wanted to contrast a sultry hip hop beat with confronting lyrics that force the listener to think”, states the Adelaide MC. “The first verse is the perspective I’ve heard spouted frequently by the angry and intolerant; the second verse is my view; that if we are empathetic to our fellow man or woman, the world would be a better place”. The uplifting … Continue reading Koolta Calls For Empathy In New Single All Together

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Release Day: The D.Y.E Sorry For The Stickers

Jim Steps

Introducing The D.Y.E. A three man hip hop group from Melbourne’s north, hell bent on getting their music to the people. 

Made up of DJ Marshall, MHz and Slam Master D, The D.Y.E already have two mix-tapes to their name. The debut EP entitled Sorry for the Stickers, references the infamous D.Y.E stickers, which any local could tell you, have been plastered all over Melbourne. 
With their energetic party sound reminiscent of J5 or Beastie Boys; The D.Y.E pride themselves on being masters of the live show. The EP’s general vibe is custom-made for a festival crowd, with plenty of … Continue reading Release Day: The D.Y.E Sorry For The Stickers

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Thundamentals Home In Your Head feat. Mataya (Live) @Def Wolf Studios

Jim Steps

Home In Your Head is the opening track on Thundamentals third LP So We Can Remember out now through Obese Records. Featuring Mataya on vocals, Chippa on the Guzheng (traditional Chinese harp) and Poncho on vocoder and samples. Home In Your Head feat. Mataya (Live) was recorded and mixed by Dave Hammer and Ryan Brennan @ Def Wolf Studios. Video by Paste Studios. You can download Home In Your Head feat. Mataya (Live) @Def Wolf Studios for free by following the link here. Be sure to check out our review of Thundamentals brand new album So We Can Remember here.  Download  ||  Purchase  ||  Official  || … Continue reading Thundamentals Home In Your Head feat. Mataya (Live) @Def Wolf Studios

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PSY and Snoop Dogg Have a “Hangover”

Jim Steps

“Hangover” follows up his previous global smashes “Gangnam Style” and “Gentleman”. This time around he enlists rap icon Snoop Dogg for an intoxicating verse just before delivering one of his catchiest hooks to date. It’s the ultimate party anthem, and it officially sparks up the summer of Psy. In a career punctuated by setting records, Psy has made history once again with monumental milestone. His breakthrough smash “Gangnam Style” is the first video to ever cross the 2-billion view mark on YouTube. In 2012, it broke the Guinness World Record for “most-viewed” and “most-liked” video on the site, while becoming the … Continue reading PSY and Snoop Dogg Have a “Hangover”

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360 Price Of Fame feat. Gossling

Jim Steps

Ever wondered what 360 looks like without tattoos? 
In the new clip for Price of Fame the rapper hides the tatts with makeup to show he’s the same as everyone else.
 Teaming up again with Gossling (you might remember their first tune together – a little ditty called Boys Like You), the pair have unleashed what we think might just be another monster single! 360’s brand new album Utopia is out on Friday, 13th.
 Price of Fame is available now. 360 Utopia Tour  Wed 3 Sept – UC Refectory – Canberra – 18+ Fri 5 Sept – Hordern Pavilion – Sydney – Licensed All Ages … Continue reading 360 Price Of Fame feat. Gossling

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Skomes Mindloops Ona Heartbeat

Jim Steps

Skomes is a Melbourne based beat-maker, DJ and vinyl enthusiast. Thanks to his music loving parents and his own love of digging, he was brought up on classic hip hop, jazz, soul, funk, psychedelic rock, punk, reggae, folk and world music. These influences are manifested in his sample heavy, stripped back beats, which range from sweet and soulful, to dark and menacing, to woozy, laid back and smoked out. Having provided production and remixes (under a variety of aliases) for Melbourne artists including Mantra, Cazeaux, O.S.L.O, In Good Company, The Psyde Projects and Tom Showtime among others. Having provided production and … Continue reading Skomes Mindloops Ona Heartbeat

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Knoe End Of The Beginning feat. Skyzoo & Torae (Prod. DJ Prince)

Jim Steps

When you think of Australia the first thing that comes to mind isn’t Hip-Hop. Well if you leave it up to the young spitter from the suburbs of Perth city, Western Australia known by his peers as Knoe, he is attempting to change that perception. Knoe is an integral part of the Perth music scene, he has opened up shows for Action Bronson, Himanshu Suri from Das Racist, David Dallas, P-Money and Skyzoo for the west coast leg of his Australian tour,‘ A Dream Deferred’. Now, Knoe is ready to build his name in the USA with a new single called End Of … Continue reading Knoe End Of The Beginning feat. Skyzoo & Torae (Prod. DJ Prince)

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Cairns Murri Crew Built To Last

Jim Steps

There are a lot of great things musically going on right now in our local indigenous community, including this new track from the very young collective Cairns Murri Crew. The soulful hip hop outfit – made up of school students – have a released the video for their powerful song Built To Last, which is off an upcoming compilation Song Nation Vol 1. The talent coming from these kids is very impressive, especially considering how young they all are – take a look at the clip below: The Song Nation Vol. 1 compilation will showcase music from young indigenous artists … Continue reading Cairns Murri Crew Built To Last

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Ivan Ooze LORD$

Jim Steps

Ivan Ooze is an up and coming Hip Hop artist out of Melbourne, not to be confused with the Mighty Morphing Power Rangers evil nemesis of the same name. He has just released the first single from his Ringwood Rich EP release, which due out very soon. The track titled LORD$ is produced by L.A. Chase and has Ooze vibing out on a smooth styled concoction. Be sure to keep an eye on his Facebook for more updates, he is also constantly dropping new freestyles there. In related news, Ivan Ooze recently competed in the Knock Out 3 battle event … Continue reading Ivan Ooze LORD$

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360 Utopia Tour

Jim Steps

There is one name in Australian music that has changed the game. One artist who can get the room jumping with the drop of a beat. The country’s hottest and most controversial crossover star, 360 is heading out on his biggest ever tour across the country this September.  This is 360’s first headline tour in over two years and since the release of Falling And Flying, the double platinum album that resulted in Sixty’s meteoric rise to fame. A lot has changed since Falling And Flying delivered six certified smash-hit singles (Boys Like You – 4 x Platinum, Child – … Continue reading 360 Utopia Tour

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Release Day: REMi RAW X INFINITY

Jim Steps

With his brand new album RAW X INFINITY out today. REMi has just released another large clip, this time for the track Tyson. The new album includes REMI’s two highly successful singles Sangria and Livin’ which have featured heavily on radio playlists across the country, alongside the brand new single, Tyson, which is sure to follow in its predecessor’s footsteps. Tyson is a track about undeniable animalistic energy and being at the peak of your powers like Mike Tyson was in the 1988 era. REMI’s sold out headline club shows, and various opening slots for Joey Bada$$, the Under Achievers, and most recently for Illy have … Continue reading Release Day: REMi RAW X INFINITY

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Peezo Live Bars @ TRNSMT

Jim Steps

Three words; Old. School. Futuristic. It’s been a year coming, but it’s been worth it for the fans; drawing on contemporary Australian and throwback American sounds, this project is the perfect medium. Predominately produced by in-demand producer Cam Bluff (Illy, Hilltop Hoods & Allday) Peezo has taken a huge step forward from Thanks Heaps with the rhyme patterns, melodies and songwriting reaching the potential displayed in parts with early singles Water, Vibe Out and the latest The Come Up. The diversity is apparent from the smooth RnB/Hip-hop track My Way to the boom bap of Vibe Out through to the new school banger The Come … Continue reading Peezo Live Bars @ TRNSMT

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Premiere: 360 – Mat Cant’s Utopia Mixtape

Jim Steps

360 will release his new album Utopia on June 13, but to give fans a taste of what they can expect the rapper has released a 25-minute album megamix. Put together by Sixty’s touring DJ Mat Cant, the Utopia mixtape features all 17 tracks from the deluxe edition of the album, including the previously released singles Sixaveli, Live It Up feat. Pez and the first of his Daniel Johns collaborations Impossible. Utopia is 360’s first since 2011’s platinum selling Falling and Flying which went to #3 on the ARIA charts, produced six smash hit singles, and saw the emcee nominated for 10 ARIA Awards. While he achieved unprecedented … Continue reading Premiere: 360 – Mat Cant’s Utopia Mixtape

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Godfrey A.G.A.L.A Before It Begins

Jim Steps

Godfrey moved to Australia at a very young age in pursuit of success. After 12 years of living in NSW he moved to South Australia. Here he connected with many local artists, which inspired him to work on his first mixtape release World In My Palm. Shortly after Godfrey started to participate at the Got Beef? Battle league and Real Talk. Early 2013 saw the release of his second mixtape Fight Of The Jungle, which was then followed by his debut album titled Road To Redemption. Godfrey now presents Before It Begins. He was once told, “rapping is not a hobby it’s a lifestyle” … Continue reading Godfrey A.G.A.L.A Before It Begins

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Skryptcha What We Do It For feat. Daniel Mifsud

Jim Steps

After over a decade in music closely followed by an industry hiatus, Sydney based hip-hop artist Skryptcha is set to return with new material, documenting the MC’s search for happiness and resolve in the dark times which have plagued his personal life in the last few years away from the spotlight. With such influence as Lone Catalysts, Zion I, Atmosphere, and Mos Def, his music is both intelligent and soulful. Taking his first lyrical strides in 2003, Skryptcha’s gene pool is in his favour, coming from a long line of poets, writers and musicians. His instrumentally-charged upbringing laid the foundations … Continue reading Skryptcha What We Do It For feat. Daniel Mifsud

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SkankMC & Babashake The Long Road Ahead: Road Diary

Jim Steps

SkankMC and his best mate Babashake recently drove to Darwin to play at the Bass In The Grass music festival. A 3000km* round trip to play a 20 minute set. Film maker Brad Hapke (NT Hip Hop: The Documentary) came along for the ride to document the trip up to Darwin and back. This is the third time Skank has made the drive to Darwin to perform, a fair few kilometres to drive just to play a gig but as he spits’ in his track ‘Skank N Flim Flam‘ a song written about the original trip to Darwin* in 2012, … Continue reading SkankMC & Babashake The Long Road Ahead: Road Diary

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Mr. Ruckman Drink

Jim Steps

Big up Mr Ruckman! His new single Drink dropped last week. Described by the artist as an “epic, melancholy orgy of self-loathing”, the track is produced by Kean and features Mr Ruckman’s younger brother Ike on vox and guitar. Drink is far from your typical celebratory drinking song, but rather a melancholy journey through the mind of a debauched, Bukowski-like wordsmith. This epic single, from Mr.Ruckman’s looming EP Sooner draws on a deliberately jaded and sluggish flow over pounding drums, weeping guitar licks and a contrasting party-esque keys melody. The lyrics meander on the cynicism and social anxieties that typically drive one to drink, whilst … Continue reading Mr. Ruckman Drink

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Minister & Youthful Implants Carnival Music EP

Jim Steps

Rap aficionado and local hero Minister (AKA Scotty Hinds of Nine High and Smash Brothers fame) and producer extraordinaire Youthful Implants (Strontium Music and Supatronix) have come together to create the Carnival Music EP. The two artists, both independently established, met at a party in Melbourne, and quickly bonded over their love for grime and bassline music. After having exchanged a few ideas, Minister and Youthful Implants began work on Carnival Music. Fusing the high energy rhythms of dancehall and UK funky with a pulsing sub low bassline, the pair quickly laid down the first single “Google It‘’. An infectious … Continue reading Minister & Youthful Implants Carnival Music EP

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The Psyde Projects Die Tryin’

Jim Steps

The Psyde Projects are proud to unravel their new video clip for their upcoming single Die Tryin’. The single is a semi-social commentary piece on the challenges of pursuing what one’s heart desires versus work & life commitments. Saah deep. In other news the beatmaking trio have been quietly working on several projects including collaborations with some of Melbourne’s discerning beat producers including Tom Showtime, Skomes & Loan Wold. The video clip to Die Tryin’ precedes their upcoming release Classic Stellar Overdrive, which is set to come out mid July that will coincide with another national tour and launch.   … Continue reading The Psyde Projects Die Tryin’