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Interview: Dialect & Despair: A Testament To The Art

Jim Steps

Few rival the dedication Adelaide hip hop duo Dialect & Despair show their genre. The young pair; emcee Dialect and producer Despair, have already earned themselves international notoriety as a result of their infallible commitment to keeping hip hop culture alive. With a passion for maintaining a universal hip hop culture, Self Evident focuses on the music, principles and stories behind the movement, whilst blending the old with the new. A year on, and Self Evident is still gracing our platters. Below we catch up with emcee Dialect to discuss their previous year and all its happenings. Your sophomore album titled … Continue reading Interview: Dialect & Despair: A Testament To The Art

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The Son – All I Know feat. 360 Video

Jim Steps

Here’s the latest from The Son, the next instalment in the comic journey & the music video for All I Know feat. 360. Dive back into the dark world of EVO – New mission objective: “All the artists that I work on tunes with are being written into the comic. 360 is Hammerhead, part of an underground patcher network. It’s amazing being able to write a comic & story alongside the tunes I’m doing. The guys killed it on this clip – can’t wait to drop more tunes & let the saga unfold…” – The Son. The Son Issue 2 … Continue reading The Son – All I Know feat. 360 Video

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Mr. Grevis – My Escape

Jim Steps

WA’s most affable emcee and most recent inductee into the almighty Sylabollix crew – Mr. Grevis returns with his second album My Escape after the popularity of his debut release The Sampler in 2012. Combining his supreme knack for story-telling with structurally savvy song writing, Grevis has teamed up with fellow SBX cohort Dazastah for the bulk of the album’s production, with additional beats Cam Bluff and Rob Shaker. Tinged with new-age sounds and live instrumentation to match the array of subjects explored, My Escape reflects the times through Mr Grevis‘ eyes both sonically and lyrically. With plenty of guest … Continue reading Mr. Grevis – My Escape

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Ghosts In The Room presents Barbarians

Jim Steps

Canberra producer Ghosts In The Room returns with his second release in 12 months teaming up with New York artists Ruste Juxx, Block McCloud and Shabaam Sahdeeq for the Barbarians EP. From the opening track listeners are taken on a journey through the dark streets of Brooklyn with the Barbarians combining street raps with heavy hitting beats. Featuring guest verses from Ras Kass, Fortay and Tornts as well as instrumental tracks, this release is a must have for any hip hop fan. Track Listing: Through The Flames Bucktown Gladiators Danger Feat. Ras Kass & Fortay Under Your Skin Dark Streets Feat … Continue reading Ghosts In The Room presents Barbarians

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Niche & Live Nation Present: Joey Bada$$ Australian Tour

Jim Steps

Niche and Live Nation presents one of the most anticipated Hip Hop tours of the summer as 19 year old Joey Bada$$ makes his debut Australian tour with special guest and fellow Brooklyn-ites The Underachievers, plus Australia’s newest sensation Remi in support. Heralding a return to golden era sounds yet remaining 100% a part of the new school thanks to appearances with A$AP Rocky and Mac Miller, Joey Bada$$’s lyrical form is beyond his years, his complex flow bubbling effortlessly on top of jazzy instrumentals. In June 2012 his 1999 mixtape set the internet alight; with fans of new school … Continue reading Niche & Live Nation Present: Joey Bada$$ Australian Tour

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Portugal. The Man – Mashup mixtape

Jim Steps

US DJ and producer Terry Urban releases a new mash-up album with Portugal. The Man called… Portugal, The Man & Friends. Terry combines samples from P.TM’s new album Evil Friends and some of his favourite rappers including Biggie, Hov, Yeezy and Cole. Turn it on and turn it up. Portugal. The Man is playing Big Day Out 2014. Evil Friends  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter Continue reading Portugal. The Man – Mashup mixtape

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Tom Showtime Mashiona Tasty Mashups Vol. 2

Jim Steps

Melbourne’s own Producer / DJ / Watermelon Man, Tom Showtime is back with another massive free download EP! Still riding high from his recent signing to the UK’s Ghetto Funk record label and the success of ‘The Chippa Irie EP‘ (Booty Fruit) reaching #1 on the Juno Download Best Selling Chart, brings you a second volume of Tasty Mashups. Serving up a mixture of the best of the best including Dr. Dre, Roots Manuva, KMD, Nas, Chali 2na, DJ Premier, Proof and People Under The Stairs. Grab these free tunes now and watch out for Showtime’s future releases ‘The Bling … Continue reading Tom Showtime Mashiona Tasty Mashups Vol. 2

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AIR: Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards

Jim Steps

The Australian Independent Record Labels Association is very excited to announce that this year’s Awards will see Carlton Dry join forces with AIR to partner in presenting the 2013 event. “CUB have shown remarkable enthusiasm when it comes to working with Independent Music in Australia. To be working with a partner who shows this level of passion and commitment to AIR’s Independent Music Awards and Charts as well as the wider independent sector is something we’re really excited about!” – Nick O’Byrne, AIR General Manager “We are absolutely thrilled to come on board as the Naming Sponsor of the AIR … Continue reading AIR: Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards

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Wolverine – Split Personality Mixtape

Jim Steps

Scott Kent, also known as rapper Wolverine, adopted the persona of the famous Marvel comic creation, full of rage and the unbreakable metal adamantium, long before Hugh Jackman brought the character to movie screens. And while Jackman honed his craft at the prestigious Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Kent also spent years honing his in Perth, except he did it in cyphers, studios and live shows around the city. Wolverines new double 37 track album Split Personality is available now. Featuring Reason, Hunter (R.I.P), Dazastah, Bigfoot, Solomon Childs and more. He is also currently working on his 5th studio … Continue reading Wolverine – Split Personality Mixtape

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Davey Lane Releases M-Phazes Remix of ‘You’re The Cops I’m The Crime’

Jim Steps

The debut from Davey Lane of You Am I – has been mixed up by the masterful hands of Australian hip-hop juggernaut M-Phazes, the tricky remix of You’re The Cops, I’m The Crime layers scratchy yet smooth vocals over jingling keys and a sly-slick beat. A showcase of Davey Lane’s versatility and depth, the remix casts a monstrous sense of extra-dimension to the track. Facebook  ||  Twitter  ||  Soundcloud Continue reading Davey Lane Releases M-Phazes Remix of ‘You’re The Cops I’m The Crime’

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Suburban Dark – Second Front Album Launch

Jim Steps

Since the release of their debut album on July 26th, Suburban Dark have been getting more and more hype. Their debut rightfully earned itself FBi Album of the week, and also has been scoring massive support support nation wide. The boys and the heavily featured Jeswon stopped into triple j recently for a chat with Zan Rowe. Don’t miss your chance to help them launch the album in Sydney, at The Civic on the 31st August. Featuring a huge array of the Big Village MC roster as guests, and supports from Deadbeat & Hazy, Tenth Dan & Grub, Roleo, Migz, Julzo, Moonbase Commander & Laxe it’s going to be … Continue reading Suburban Dark – Second Front Album Launch

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Style: Third Chapter – A League Of Our Own

Jim Steps

Third Chapter has teamed up with renowned Australian street artist Linz for its 2013 winter collection, and are debuting their collaboration by showcasing a closer look at Linz, his creative process, and the development of graffiti and street art within youth culture. Known better by the name Linz which has been sprayed across walls around the world for over 20 years, Lee Harnden’s career as one of Australia’s most prolific graffiti artists has found him working side by side with some of the games legendary names, from Mike Giant, Richard Mirando aka Seen, Can2, Ces and many more. Not only … Continue reading Style: Third Chapter – A League Of Our Own

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Style: August Must Have’s

Jim Steps

This is the first instalment of our new monthly column series titled Must Have’s, where we feature the months hottest drops from around the net and beyond. For the month of August, we have BME’s latest range with WTPD, a dope drop from The Exqused. Medicom Toy have teamed up with Casio G-Shock to celebrate G-Shock’s 30th anniversary and present the latest in their collab, the DW-5600MT-1JR. Wiz Khalifa steps in to the shoe game teaming up with Converse to present a limited Chuck Taylor range, with impressive results. Another rapper collab is present on the last piece for the month, Mr … Continue reading Style: August Must Have’s

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The Havknotz – Wild Child

Jim Steps

The Havknotz’s latest video Wild Child remains in the Top 5 of the Channel V Request Chart. After spending two weeks at the #1 position, the clip has just been tipped by Lada Gaga, but remains above Jason Derulo, Ellie Goulding, Arctic Moneys and Justin Bieber. Not bad for an independent Sydney Hip Hop outfit. Their sound is a powerful combination of both Rap and Rock but don’t you dare call them Nu Metal. The Havknotz – Losty, Waza and Kilmer are all about breaking new grounds with classic methods. Since their 2011 release, the group have performed with a … Continue reading The Havknotz – Wild Child

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JONES jnr. – The Soultape 2

Jim Steps

JONES Jnr. is Evan Jones and Morgan Jones (no relation) and together they traverse a unique blend of old-school soul, mixed with contemporary beats. For The Soultape 2, JONES Jnr. had a new approach to recording. “By popular demand we made the tracks longer. We had our own studio this time round, as opposed to Morgs bedroom, so we naturally delved deeper into the tracks, explored new sounds and used more live instruments,” says Ev. The Soultape 2 is available now as a free download. Download  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter Continue reading JONES jnr. – The Soultape 2

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Omar Musa – Parang Audiobook

Jim Steps

Omar Musa, the former winner of the Australian Poetry Slam and the Indian Ocean Poetry Slam has released three hip hop albums, two poetry books (including Parang) and has also appeared on ABC’s Q&A and at the reccent TEDx Sydney. He is currently working on a play, Bonegatherer, to be staged in 2014 and his debut novel Here Come The Dogs which will be published by Penguin Australia in 2014. Omar Musa has just released an audiobook version of his critically acclaimed poetry book Parang.  Omar Musa – Parang, the audiobook version is available now as a name your price download, get around … Continue reading Omar Musa – Parang Audiobook

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Must Volkoff – White Russian out now

Jim Steps

Must Volkoff’s White Russian delves deep into territory not commonly explored in modern day hip hop. The instrumentation is mind altering and the guests provide the perfect foreground to the groove laden backdrop. Hosting a variety of guests ranging from Australian Rap pioneer Lazy Grey to the Godfather of UK hip hop Farma G (Task Force), White Russian is set to exceed already high expectations. For the best part of ten years Melbourne’s acclaimed hip hop producer Must Volkoff has been etching out his signature sound. One half of the duo Mata & Must and co-founder of label Pang Productions, there aren’t many who can boast a catalogue such as … Continue reading Must Volkoff – White Russian out now

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Mr Clean – Steroid Frauds

Jim Steps

Mr Clean presents Steroid Frauds, the 3rd track from his forthcoming debut album With A Vengeance. Steroid Frauds features production from Sydney producer Colourd Noyz. A video clip was released alongside the new track which you can check out below. Steroid Frauds has been proceeded by the singles Hard Yak b/w Casket, also produced by Colourd Noyz and Faith In The Raw, featuring production from Australian heavy hitter Katalyst.  Expect Mr Clean’s debut album With A Vengeance towards the end of August. Facebook  ||  Tumblr  ||  Bandcamp  ||  Twitter Continue reading Mr Clean – Steroid Frauds

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Matt Van Rooy Presents: The Alliance Tour

Jim Steps

Matt Van Rooy is proud to announce The Alliance Tour featuring Fluent Form, Mata & Must, One Sixth, Maundz, Discourse, Deece, Dialect & Despair and Social Change. A line-up of this calibre is rarely seen in this magnitude, when it consists of some of the countries brightest and most well respected artists, all on one bill for multiple dates nation wide. This is a one-of-a-kind, special event sure to leave a lasting impression on punters, and go down in local hip hop history as a first of it’s kind. Having already hit Sydney on Saturday night, plus a massive 5 dates … Continue reading Matt Van Rooy Presents: The Alliance Tour

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Cryptic – David Crypperfield

Jim Steps

Cryptic is a 23 year old rapper from Melbourne. With a broad scope of styles from introspective, dark humour, battle-style music to good old boom bap lyricism, Cryptic is respected for his uniquely complex rhyming patterns, verbose dexterity, relevant humour, stage presence and stylised flow. 1 Outs Australia Rap Battle Champion 2012 and member of crew 3000 with Equity and Jools. David Crypperfield features production from Ciecmante, Broadkast, Equity, Realizm, The OddOne, Koots, and more. David Cypperfield is out now for free download. Bandcamp  ||  Facebook  ||  Soundcloud Continue reading Cryptic – David Crypperfield

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Broken Aesthetiks – Still Broke

Jim Steps

Due to the finalisation of legal proceedings stemming from their debut release, ‘Broke‘, Grhyme Productions are now slightly apprehensive to announce (pending all guidelines laid out by Livinia Nixon’s solicitors are met) the impending release of Broken Aesthetik’s sophomore album, the aptly titled Still Broke. Anyone who has had the pleasure of seeing the duo live, would be well aware of the tongue-in-cheek antics of the group’s lone emcee, FatGut. Scathing social commentary, celebrity undressing, and at times personal catharsis, are delivered with an always upbeat tempo. This can find you with a beaming smile, waving your hands in the … Continue reading Broken Aesthetiks – Still Broke

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Muma Doesa – Ms. Fortune

Jim Steps

Muma Doesa is an emcee/vocalist performing live in Melbourne since 2004, both solo and with Blunt Paper Massive, has just released her solo album, Ms. Fortune. Ms. Fortune is a fresh perspective on Hip Hop with Soul and Reggae influences. On the title track Ms. Fortune Muma Doesa tells honest stories of personal struggle and discovering her family history on her travels. The majority of the mixing and cuts where handled by DJ Rellik at Turnstyle Records. The album features Ruth Rogers-Wright, Zee, Dunna, Vytal One, Baptiste, Jess Harlen and Jowah. You can pick Muma Doesa – Ms Fortune for digital release … Continue reading Muma Doesa – Ms. Fortune

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Trials – The Bum Kit 2.0

Jim Steps

Direct from the dusty banks of Mr. Trials collection of sonic horrors comes the first official custom drum kit for your own disgusting pleasure. With fuck-off kick drums to put the boom in your bap and snares that snap harder than legs from a 50 story fall – it’s all here. 20 kicks, 20 snares, 20 hats & 20 crashes Direct from Trials studio session files Processed through state of the art hardware & software to make them track ready Drag & drop directly into your DAW and/or samplers Suitable for use with Logic Audio, Pro Tools, MPCS, Maschine 24 … Continue reading Trials – The Bum Kit 2.0

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Australian directs new Just Blaze & Baauer ‘Higher’ short film

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Higher is the debut collaborative single by heavily respected Hip Hop/R&B producer Just Blaze (Jay Z, Kanye West, Eminem, Usher) and rising DJ/producer/wonderkid Baauer (of #1 Global Dance Smash Harlem Shake fame), with vocals supplied by none other than Jay Z. The clip (short film) is a must see – directed by Australian born, US based Nabil, it’s incredible and well worth the 6 minute investment. Continue reading Australian directs new Just Blaze & Baauer ‘Higher’ short film

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Royalz – Ladder

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Whether you think hip hop is evolving or falling apart, is purely up to individual perception. In the eyes of Melbourne label Grhyme Productions, it isn’t necessary to dig up the soil and rip apart the foundations of the art form that many pioneers toiled over in order to produce something ‘new’. Improving on something organic doesn’t always require synthesising it, that’s where Royalz and Ghryme Productions enter. Royalz is back with a new track titled Ladder, a name your price download available now. Grhyme Productions  ||  Bandcamp  ||  Twitter  ||  Facebook Continue reading Royalz – Ladder

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Mother & Call Of Duty® Enlist Fans For Top Secret Rescue Op Prize

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Mother Energy Drink and Call of Duty® announce a new partnership. Fuelling the world’s passion for gaming, Mother Energy Drink and Call of Duty®, have partnered up to give Aussies a chance to win a top secret rescue op mission. The partnership comes ahead of the highly-anticipated Call of Duty®: Ghosts launch on November 5th. Featuring an all-new world, new story, new characters and new experiences, Call of Duty: Ghosts is a stunning leap forward for the mega-hit franchise. Mother and Call of Duty® fans will have a chance to take on a series of top secret challenges in line with what … Continue reading Mother & Call Of Duty® Enlist Fans For Top Secret Rescue Op Prize

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Coda Conduct – Watch This Space (Prod. Detal)

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Hailing from Canberra, Coda Conduct is an engaging hip hop duo consisting of members Erica and Sally. Their style ranges from laid-back, thoughtful and sincere to cheeky, upbeat and braggadocio. With dexterous flow and meticulously considered lyrics, this duo drop their jams better than their Parkinsons-stricken grandmothers. These two ladies live on a staple diet of rap, hip hop and spoken word. They both grew up being subjected to strange looks at high school discos when they didn’t know the words to the Backstreet Boys but could rap the entirety of Gangsta’s Paradise. Since meeting just over a year ago, … Continue reading Coda Conduct – Watch This Space (Prod. Detal)

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Mantra – Break Tradition Official Video + Trilogy Box-Sets

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Ten To Two Records are very pleased to announce the release of Telling Scenes, the third instalment of Mantra’s Power of the Spoken Trilogy. Sporting the radio favourite Loudmouth and emotionally heavy Break Tradition, Telling Scenes is Mantra’s magnum opus, the feather in his cap. To celebrate the Melbourne rapper’s milestone, we are happy to release some exclusive and very limited items fit for any hip hop fan. Ten To Two and Mantra have carefully selected a bunch of pre-sale items to celebrate the release of the new record. There are the Power of the Spoken Trilogy Box-sets which include the entire Mantra … Continue reading Mantra – Break Tradition Official Video + Trilogy Box-Sets

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Dr Don Don – Way To The Sun EP

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Acclaimed Sydney producer Dr Don Don is just about to release his latest four-track EP, Way To The Sun. After huge success with King of the Stars, Good Thing and Never Fear (featuring Elizabeth Rose) Dr Don Don is back with a summery disco-funk infused collection of tracks designed to dominate the dance floor. The EP features Sydney-based KLP on the EP’s title-track as well as Gold Coast singer/songwriter Bossy Love, formerly of Operator Please. Way To The Sun track-list: 1. Way to The Sun feat. KLP 2. What You Gonna Do 3. If You Wanna feat. Bossy Love 4. Don’t … Continue reading Dr Don Don – Way To The Sun EP

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Mr Grevis – The Apology Song feat. Drapht

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Mr. Grevis returns with the second single The Apology Song featuring fellow Sylabollix member Drapht, from upcoming album My Escape (out September 13th). An honest and personal track, The Apology Song, as its title suggests, is a gesture of redemption to a past sweetheart. Some time ago, Grevis made a few bad decisions which lead to serious consequences, his then fiancé, who had already endured infidelities on his part in the past, broke off the engagement. Her decision was at first rejected by a scornful Grevis, but as he came to choose a more dignified path of life, he began to … Continue reading Mr Grevis – The Apology Song feat. Drapht