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Bam Bam – Bags Packed feat. Allday Official Music Video

Jim Steps

What exactly is left to say about Bam Bam?! It’s been a big few years from one of Melbourne’s most respected Hip Hop stars. With a resume that includes supporting his best mate 360 on his national sold out Flying Tour.  Amassing over 30,000 downloads of his mix tapes, playing a slew of festival spots and earning over 20,000 fans on Facebook you’d certainly be forgiven for thinking he’d be satisfied and ready to put his feet up!! Actually, there’s a lot left to say and as far as Bam Bam is concerned this is really only the beginning. With … Continue reading Bam Bam – Bags Packed feat. Allday Official Music Video

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Rdio presents Sampology’s New AV ‘Stimulation’ Tour

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Globally recognised as one of the best Audio Visual DJs of our time, Brisbane native Sampology returns with an Rdio presented Australasia tour in support of Dancehall Queen, his forthcoming single with DJ Butcher, featuring Grammy Award winning vocalist Beenie Man. To kick off the series of gigs, Sampology and Air Asia are flying two lucky people to Bali to catch the AV prodigy play alongside John Legend. The #Stimulation2013 Instagram competition begins August 7 and ends August 13. In addition to the grand prize, there are 7 daily prizes consisting of a double pass to Sampology’s Stimulation show. For competition … Continue reading Rdio presents Sampology’s New AV ‘Stimulation’ Tour

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Remi Kolawole – Saggin

Jim Steps

Hot off the heels of his tribute to days off and drinks with the homies, Sangria, 22-year-old Melbourne hip hop artist REMi has dropped the second cut off his F.Y.G: Act 1 Mixtape, Saggin’ produced via serial collaborators Sensible J and Dutch and accompanied by a super suave black + white video ode to the oldschool R&B and Soul clips of yore. A smooth joyride through Remi’s influences, musical and otherwise, F.Y.G: Act 1 finds the REMi acting up over an eclectic mix of famous jams (Gangstarr, Janet Jackson) and an impressive set of original tracks (Sangria’s upcoming single Saggin‘ & last year’s acclaimed single Ape) all produced by … Continue reading Remi Kolawole – Saggin

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Mind Over Matter – Somebody’s Love

Jim Steps

Shock Records are thrilled to announce the signing of Sydney hip hop duo Mind Over Matter to their imprint label Permanent Records. Mind Over Matter are: Willow AKA Rowan Lockyer and Smiles AKA Martin Brown. After meeting as year 7 classmates in the school yard at St Pius X College, the duo began practicing their freestyle skills together and have been putting in the hard yards ever since touring with the likes of Bliss N Eso, 360, Pez and Drapht and releasing two LPs. Renowned for their narrative wit, smooth moves and dynamic live shows, Willow and Smiles have recently … Continue reading Mind Over Matter – Somebody’s Love

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Thundamentals – Smiles Don’t Lie

Jim Steps

Everybody’s favourite Blue Mountains crew Thundamentals have released a new single. Available from iTunes now, the single, entitled Smiles Don’t Lie was snapped up by triple j within hours of its delivery, and added to high rotation. There has also been an announcement for a Smiles Don’t Lie single tour. “For me, ‘Smiles Don’t Lie’ is a nostalgic, heartfelt song which celebrates many of the things I appreciate about the fairer sex, and my girlfriend in particular. I feel like the song really captures that daydream-like quality of yearning for a loved one when you aren’t in their presence. My motivation … Continue reading Thundamentals – Smiles Don’t Lie

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The Daylight Robbery (TDR)

Jim Steps

The Daylight Robbery (TDR) was formed in 2010 to be the live band for NZ’s premiere hip-hop artist David Dallas. From here TDR would venture out on their own to write, record and release their own music- The debut self-titled EP in 2013. TDR are brothers Chris on the keys and Ron on the drums with bassist extraordinaire Sale. TDR have just released their self-titled EP as a name your price download. The album features Jordache, Heydon Hohaia, Lui Silk, David Dallas, PNC and more. 1. Intro 2. Interrupt feat. Jordache 3. Rollercoaster feat. Jordache, Heydon Hohaia 4. Wild Turkey … Continue reading The Daylight Robbery (TDR)

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Ben Iota – Born ‘Free’

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Ben Iota (formerly known as Bornski of Adroit Effusive/Common Cause) and Matchless Gift (Butterthief) proudly presents Born ‘Free’. Lyrically inspired by Ben Iota’s recent studies, travels and experiences living in a developing country, alongside the manifest production of Matchless Gift, this release explores the theme of freedom, or lack there of. Ben Iota has recently released the video for More Than Just Words featuring Visionz, Motion, Mesha and Social Change. The video is filmed and edited by Maintain from Labrat productions. The production by Matchless Gift is his finest work to date, demonstrating his grasp on both Western and Eastern musical forms, … Continue reading Ben Iota – Born ‘Free’

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Suburban Dark – Second Front

Jim Steps

Suburban Dark’s colossal LP Second Front has just been released through Big Village Records. The first single Skeletonne featuring Thundamentals’ Jeswon has already been making an impact online and on radio, setting the tone for the brand new release. Rinsed on Triple j and playlisted on FBi Radio, Skeletonne was initially featured for 6 weeks on Triple j new music website for free download, with the video clip premiered on Home and Hosed.. And on the week leading up to the album release, FBi Radio 94.5 has already made Second Front ‘Album of the Week’. Second Front has a diverse … Continue reading Suburban Dark – Second Front

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Stateovmind – Better Than Postcards

Jim Steps

Stateovmind returns with his new EP Better Than Postcards (BTP), the follow up to his well-received debut Something for Nothing. BTP quite literally picks up where his debut left off, as only days after finishing his first EP, Stateovmind took off backpacking around Europe much like many other first time travelling Australians. While away, Stateovmind linked up with European based beatmakers and emcee’s, gathered some beats, collaborated with some great artists and had many unforgettable experiences. 4 months and 14 countries later, the new 8-track EP is the final result, mixing descriptive language, a booming soundscape and hypnotic harmonies. The lead … Continue reading Stateovmind – Better Than Postcards

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Raashan Ahmad – Ceremony

Jim Steps

Raashan Ahmad is an MC with a thriving career as a solo artist and front man for the live hip-hop group Mission/Crown City Rockers. Raashan has had music featured in Movies, Video Games and multiple shows on MTV and VH1. Raashan’s albums The Push and the groundbreaking For What You’ve Lost garnered worldwide attention and earned him the devoted admiration of fans as he has toured feverishly throughout North America, Europe, Japan, Australia, and Brazil. Raashan Ahmad is known for his intimate performance style where he bares all and let’s the audience in on a journey into hip hop, soul, … Continue reading Raashan Ahmad – Ceremony

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XT – the evolution EP

Jim Steps

XT is a solo MC hailing from Adelaide now based on the Gold Coast. XT has developed a unique style as an independent artist in the local Hip Hop scene. His debut record The Introduction EP was released on September 21st of last year. The evolution EP is the follow up to that release and features Boi Blue and Codeine Green. You can pick up XT – the evolution EP as a now name your price download now by following the link here. Download  ||  Facebook Continue reading XT – the evolution EP

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SkankMC – I’m Only Hugh, Man…

Jim Steps

Hugh Winterflood, aka SkankMC, grew up and lives in Alice Springs, a place that often makes the news for the wrong reasons. It’s a complicated and confronting town, but bordered by the majestic MacDonnell Ranges and with the ancient ghost gum-lined dry Todd River snaking through its centre, it’s also devastatingly beautiful. To the rest of the country Alice Springs is ‘The Alice’, but you’d never hear a local call it that. Alice is Alice, and as SkankMC raps in his track Skank N Flim Flam, “it’s the centre of creation”. Alice has influenced his style immensely, so much so … Continue reading SkankMC – I’m Only Hugh, Man…

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Context & Jimmy Flipshyt – The Shadows EP

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Context & Jimmy Flipshyt are pleased to announce the release of their first music video from The Shadows EP… The song is titled Down and follows a classic hip hop vibe with simple yet effective visual edits. Context is a Canberra based rapper whose previous releases include The Dusty Track Mixtape and The Monkey Bars EP, his high energy live shows and his strong song writing skills make him a stand out in the growing Canberra hip hop scene. He has supported major artists such as; Rahzel, Dialectrix and Evil Eddie on the back of his 2012 release and has many more … Continue reading Context & Jimmy Flipshyt – The Shadows EP

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Word Adelaide & Pulling Strings Presents Freestyle MC Competition The Language of War

Jim Steps

An epic contest is looming as MCs from around Australia vie to take out Word Adelaide’s Freestyle MC Competition this August. The event boasts more than $12,000 in cash and prizes, making it the largest open competition of its type in the southern hemisphere. MCs will compete in acapella, beatbox and instrumental sections across flyweight, middleweight and heavyweight divisions. Heats in Adelaide’s central, northern and southern suburbs will be held for flyweight division entrants, with successful competitors to progress to the competition final. More than $500 in cash and prizes is up for grabs among flyweight division MCs, who must … Continue reading Word Adelaide & Pulling Strings Presents Freestyle MC Competition The Language of War

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The Son – Issue #2 Comic + Free Remix Download of ‘All I Know’ feat. 360

Jim Steps

The Son is the brainchild of one of Sydney’s favourite DJs under a different alias, giving him an outlet to create brand new music that lives in a not to distant future through an accompanying comic. Set in the year of 2027 where corporations control everyone through a data cloud world called Evo, the comic follows the adventures of protagonist Cal as he patches into Evo embodying the character The Son. Each track released by The Son is accompanied with an official comic as the story of Evo unfolds. Music and comic lovers alike will also have the opportunity to see each … Continue reading The Son – Issue #2 Comic + Free Remix Download of ‘All I Know’ feat. 360

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Peeps – Waiting To Die

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South Australian MC Peeps has just released his latest in Waiting To Die. This album was written, performed, recorded, mixed & mastered in the space of three weeks due to a big change in Peeps‘ life. It’s a very personal and in-depth look into his personal life with production from his good friend Vampts. Waiting To Die features Vents, Tornts, Flowz and of course fellow Gravity Pond members Remz and Vampts. The official video clip for the track 168 Hours, which is lifted from Waiting To Die was released last month. The clip is shot & edited by Ryan Atyeo, you can check that out … Continue reading Peeps – Waiting To Die

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Gzutek – Get The Flame

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Get The Flame is the debut EP release from the Polish/English Sunbury bred rapper Gzutek’s. Get The Flame is the result of over ten years’ work in the game. Out now under Midnight Green Records. Get the Flame features production from Gzutek, RahjConkas and Methodz and includes guest appearances from Leva, D’Gen, Madeleine Wood, Epps, Defron and Big T. Speaking as fluently with the boards as he does with the pen, Gzutek’s Get the Flame is a discourse between man and machine where the producer and rapper has created an original grunge boom-bap narrative, echoing a dystopic world of schizophrenic chaos. Playing … Continue reading Gzutek – Get The Flame

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Fitzy – Long Time Coming Mixtape

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Fitzy is an up and coming Hip Hop artist whose out to pay music back by sharing his gift. Having first listened to hip hop as a frustrated teenager looking for an outlet to escape family life he formed a bond with music so strong it would eventually evolve into what we see today. Fitzy joined the Military in 2008 providing him the opportunity to visit parts of Australia and the world, writing down his experiences where possible. Over the next five years Fitzy continued writing and in 2013 released his first mixtape Long Time Coming of which two tracks were … Continue reading Fitzy – Long Time Coming Mixtape

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APHSUB – Never Be A Soldier

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Never Be A Soldier is the first single off of South Australian outfit, APHSUB’s sophomore LP The Scoville Unit due for release August 16th. Being a soldier doesn’t necessarily mean you fight wars. It could mean that you’re regimented and disciplined. It could mean that you are controlled and informed on a need to know basis. It could mean that you work for the man for the rest of your life without giving any thought to a different way of living. You have a choice in how you live your life, live it to the fullest! APHSUB – Never Be A … Continue reading APHSUB – Never Be A Soldier

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Rob Delirious – ThrowBack

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Rob Delirious is a 24 year old emcee and singer from hailing from Perth Western Australia. ThrowBacks, a free online mixtape featuring production by Chu, Vanilla, and dEEb. Standout tracks include Shame and Inspired and Don’t Wanna Know Ya. ThrowBacks is available as a ‘Name Your Price’ download, you can pick up the tape here. Track listing: 1. Don’t Wanna Know Ya 2. Inspired feat. S.O.X & Wallah (prod. Rubba Band Beat Makers) 3. Playing Cards (Freeverse) 4. Shame (prod. Chu) 5. Late Night Jazz Sh*t 6. Negatives Into Positives (pt.1) 7. Negatives Into Positives (pt.2)(prod. dEEB) 8. Way Back (Bonus Track) Bandcamp … Continue reading Rob Delirious – ThrowBack

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Rob Shaker – Shaken Not Stirred Mixtape

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Rob Shaker is a Producer/ Turntablist from Perth, the Shaken Not Stirred Mixtape features a host of dope artists including Hunter & Mortar, Layla, Bitter Belief, Mr Grevis, Maundz, Raven, Fluent Form, Tomahawk, The Optimen, Purpose and more. You can pick up this killer release for a ‘Name Your Price’ fee. You can grab yours here. Official  ||  Twitter  ||  Facebook Continue reading Rob Shaker – Shaken Not Stirred Mixtape

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Able8 x Benny Diction – Spring EP

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In the run up to the release of their Life Moves album and mini-tour this Summer, Australian producer Able8 and London-based lyricist Benny Diction bring you the Spring EP. Spring consists mainly of songs written and composed between 2011 and 2012. It begins with Lost It and Popularity Contest, the first songs the pair ever recorded after they met in Melbourne. These are followed by the title track, a moody head-nodder awash with haunting vocal samples, chaotic chords and crashing cymbals. The listener then gets a taste of the summer with the upbeat banger Holiday Snaps, which Benny wrote during his time in Australia. In … Continue reading Able8 x Benny Diction – Spring EP

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Thavy Ear – For Your Ears Only EP

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Aussie songstress Thavy Ear has been flexing her vocal muscles for a while now, working with some of the countries most respected names, but the time has come for her to step forward with her own creation, a six track EP titled ‘For Your Ears Only’, released through Hydrofunk Records/MGM on 24th June. Born to Cambodian parents, Thavy’s love of music began at a young age. Writing her first song at age 13 her formative years were anything but easy, however with music in her life, she somehow felt that things would always work out. Feeling strongly about music as … Continue reading Thavy Ear – For Your Ears Only EP

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Ta-Ku – REϟTWERK VOL​.​II

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Fresh off the back of his latest release DoWhatYouLove, available through Jakarta Records, Perth based beat-smith and founder of Sunday Records, Ta-ku drops the second in the series of originals, re-works, and remixes titled REϟTWERK VOL​.​II. The Red Bull Music Academy alumni quickly captured the world’s attention and with the amount of releases he has clocked up for labels like Brownswood, HW&W, Soulection and Project Mooncircle as well as collaborations with Chet Faker and remixes for Justin Timberlake, Flume, The Presets, Hermitude and Snakadaktal, Ta-ku looks set to continue with a crackling schedule set for 2013 already locked in. REϟTWERK … Continue reading Ta-Ku – REϟTWERK VOL​.​II

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Barbone – Duct Tape

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This is the first film clip off Barbone’s upcoming album The Bandit. He believes the local Australian scene is flooded with talentless bullshit and is a terrible case of the blind leading the blind. So what would be a better way to mute these tripe’s then a firm strip of Duct Tape. With Fatty Phew back up on the filming and editing plus Ramzee on production and DJ Relik on the cut, they bring together a comical yet humorous clip taking the piss out of talentless morons. Duct Tape is available now through Selective Hearing as a name your price download. You … Continue reading Barbone – Duct Tape

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Style: G-Shock – GA110GW-7A

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The Garish Color series with a bold and popular G-Shock cases come in lustrous finishes combining the gold and gun metal gray to make these G-Shock really shine. These are the perfect choices for the street fashion scene. GA110GW-7A is an analog-digital watch and has a gloss white band with black/gun metal gray dial. Features: • 1/1000th Second Stopwatch w/ Speed Indicator • Shock Resistant • Magnetic Resistant • 200 Meter Water Resistant • Auto LED Light with Afterglow • World Time – 29 times zones (48 cities + UTC), daylight saving on/off, home city and world time swapping • … Continue reading Style: G-Shock – GA110GW-7A

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Jimblah Marches Forward

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In the past few weeks Jimblah has captivated audiences nation-wide with moving performances for triple j’s Like A Version, including the debut of haunting new single March and a soulful rendition of Matt Corby’s Resolution. In a broader piece highlighting the next crop of Indigenous music talent, Bernard Zuel from The Sydney Morning Herald named Jimblah as “one the freshest and most powerful voices in local hip hop”.  Nick Findlay, assistant music director at triple j went on to say “Jimblah is one of the most promising emcees in the country at the moment, and his latest single ‘March’—the first off … Continue reading Jimblah Marches Forward

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Dr Flea – Keep On Moving

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From the Melbourne streets and into the clubs; Dr. Flea first burst onto the scene through spitting bars at grime nights, raves, and ciphers. He represents a fresh and youthful approach to music that appeals across genres and strays from the conservative approach to Hip-Hop. 2011 and 2012 saw a young Dr. Flea hustling his sound across several mix tapes, shows, and growing notoriety as he collaborated with Will Sparks (Chemical Energy) and made a massive impact on the Melbourne EDM scene. The work with Will Sparks hit the top 10 on the Beatport charts and garnered Dr. Flea a … Continue reading Dr Flea – Keep On Moving