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Hyjack – All I Need Official Video

Jim Steps

Hyjak dropped his debut album The Light At The End Of The Tunnel a couple of weeks ago to everyone’s relief. The quality of music displayed right through the release is undeniable, it’s plain to see Hyjak’s been very busy. Hyjak has returned with his first solo studio album since 2009, feeling the pressure of having to stand on his own two feet as a solo artist he returns more focused and lyrically articulate than ever! The Light At The End Of The Tunnel is a roller coaster ride of emotions with lyrics painting pictures to make the listener feel the … Continue reading Hyjack – All I Need Official Video

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Mr Clean x Common Goods

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Mr Clean drops his 2nd track of the upcoming debut album With A Vengeance set for August release. This track coincides with the release of the COMMON GOODS X Mr CLEAN T-Shirt available here. The track is titled Faith In The Raw and features production by none other than Australian beatsmith Katalyst. The clip is directed by Josh Heath & Robin Hearfield. Common Goods  ||  Facebook  ||  Website Continue reading Mr Clean x Common Goods

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On Demand: A$AP Rocky – Sydney Show

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Big hits, booty dancing, stage dives, fan freestyles and of course, controversy – A$AP Rocky‘s debut Down Under tour had it all! On June 28, hip hop’s hottest star and 10,000 rowdy fans got wild for the night at his sell-out Sydney show at the Hordern Pavilion – and we captured it all exclusively. Trailblazer, magnetic MC and fashion maverick, Harlem’s A$AP Rocky has quickly become one of rap’s most explosive stars. If his 2011 mixtape Live.Love.A$AP ruled the underground, this year’s debut album Live.Love.A$AP saw him conquer the surface. Boasting hits like Goldie and Wild For The Night and high calibre collaborations with … Continue reading On Demand: A$AP Rocky – Sydney Show

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Pataphysics – Asylum Is A Crime

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The announcement by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, that Australia will no longer accept asylum seekers for settlement in Australia has prompted an immediate response from one Melbourne musician. After hearing Rudd’s announcement, local multi-instrumentalist Pataphysics walked straight into his studio and wrote a new track Asylum Is A Crime. “Rudd’s decision to settle all asylum seekers to Papua New Guinea, in exchange for increased aid money, to the former Australian territory is a disgusting illustration of how refugees and asylum seekers have been used to buy votes in a political race to the bottom”, he said. The new track is an … Continue reading Pataphysics – Asylum Is A Crime

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Maundz – Maundzilla Video

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To celebrate the release of Maundz’s sophomore album Zero on limited 2LP wax, the Crate Cartel gang have gone all out on this one. What better way to bring this madness to the plate than an epic visual of man transformed into monster set to stomp through his city? The limited Zero 2LP wax sold out almost instantly with all 250 snaffled up by fans. Maundzilla is produced by WIK and was mixed by Geko. The clip is directed and edited by B wiv.  You can purchase Maundz – Zero here. Crate Cartel  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter Continue reading Maundz – Maundzilla Video

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Droopy & Mosé – Palace

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Palace is the culmination of love for music, style and hard work. A melting pot of musicality and emotion, Palace marks a new beginning of sorts for a heavily slept on duo, Droopy & Mosé, whom are poised to jumpstart the renewal of a heavily slept on scene. Always a beautiful partnership when the two join forces, Palace constitutes a brief, but powerful three-track release, which covers all bases, and keeps the listener craving for more. Hard hitting beats, laced with expressive, soulful chords, layered with thought-provoking yet beautiful lyricism. Palace does not aim to be the new-release, up-to-date, progressive … Continue reading Droopy & Mosé – Palace

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Flu aka Fluent Form – Flu Season

Jim Steps

It’s no secret that Melbourne boutique hip hop label Crate Cartel have been putting out some of the purist hip hop music in Australia for years now. Having the deepest respect for the genre’s roots, the Cartel is conscientiously on point when adhering to age-old principals and legacies. None demonstrates this dedication to the movement more than Fluent Form, possessing all the background knowledge, experience and sensitivity required .Flu is the A-grade emcee, and what he has produced with new album Flu Season is no less than top-shelf hip hop. As Fluent Form has matured, so too has his music. … Continue reading Flu aka Fluent Form – Flu Season

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Fallen Pony Music presents the 2013 Suicide Watch Project

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Fallen Pony Music are a collaboration of hip hop artists and music producers writing to a theme of suicide prevention and awareness. They are spread across Australia. The project creator and herder of cats Heidi, is a crisis line volunteer and lives remotely on a farm 60km from Albury NSW. In 2009 reported deaths by suicide were greater in number than the road toll. Do we hear about this in the media? Do you think that’s right? In 2009 suicide was the leading cause of death for young people aged 15-24 representing 20.5% of all deaths for that age group. … Continue reading Fallen Pony Music presents the 2013 Suicide Watch Project

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Jackie Onassis – Smoke Trails Tour

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Local hip hop duo and long-time friends Kai Tan (MC) and Raphael Dixon (production) aka Jackie Onassis are proud to announce their first national headlining tour Smoke Trails. After a massive 2012 that saw the successful independent release of their debut EP, Holiday and international success of lead single Crystal Balling. Tan and Dixon have their sights set on blazing new trails in the local hip hop scene. Kicking off on the 1st August in the Gold Coast the duo’s first upcoming solo tour consists of national dates scheduled in all major states. After only a few short months, the pair … Continue reading Jackie Onassis – Smoke Trails Tour

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Tour News: R.A. The Rugged Man – Legends Never Die Australian Tour

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Few artists are ever as controversial as they are influential. New York legend R.A. The Rugged Man has lived up to this billing by combining the authenticity of his undeniably rugged life with lyrical skills feared by nearly all of his hip hop peers.  The emcee, who has alluded to suffering from mental illness, has openly talked about coming from a broken home. His father was a Vietnam veteran affected by Agent Orange, his brother Maxx was born physically and visually impaired, eventually dying at the age of 10, while his sister Dee Ann couldn’t walk or speak (She later … Continue reading Tour News: R.A. The Rugged Man – Legends Never Die Australian Tour

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The Havknotz – Rise Above

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The Havknotz are a groundbreaking local Hip Hop trio that have been active in the Sydney music scene for several years. Consisting of established emcee Losty, rock inspired multi-instrumentalist and beat maker, Waza and turntable veteran DJ Kilmer, their sounds is a powerful combination of rap and rock, performed with raw intensity and emotion. The Havknotz 2011 debut release, The Music-Life-Plan EP met glowing reviews across Australian media. The EP included collaborations with accomplished artists such as Ill Bill (La Coka Nostra), Sadat X (Brand Nubian), Rob Hurst (Midnight Oil), & DJ Morgs to name a few. Since then, The … Continue reading The Havknotz – Rise Above

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Horrorshow – King Amongst Many Tour

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It’s been a four year wait but Horrorshow are back with new album King Amongst Many, set for release August 2nd. The Sydney inner-west duo will also embark on an extensive tour across the country kicking off in mid-September. Their new single Unfair Lottery has already been praised by fans and critics alike. They launched Unfair Lottery to a raucous reception at both their Sydney and Melbourne shows which sold out in under a week. Passionate underage fans clamoured to the venues windows to catch the over 18s show. It was clearly apparent how thrilled people were to see this duo back … Continue reading Horrorshow – King Amongst Many Tour

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New Era x G-Shock – DW-5600VT

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G-Shock’s 30th anniversary party is a year-long bonanza and plenty of big names have been invited to sip on the celebration champagne. So far we’ve seen collaborations from Supra Footwear, Joyrich, Bape + Stussy just to name a few, now fitted cap and snapback bosses New Era are throwing their hats in the collab ring. This DW-5600VT is a blackout banger, with black band, bezel and border encasing a tiny LCD. It’s straight clean, like a black on black New Era lid. The DW is of course loaded with the usual cocktail of Casio features like a 1/1000 second stopwatch, … Continue reading New Era x G-Shock – DW-5600VT

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Realizm & Everyday split 7″ Vinyl

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South Australian emcees Realizm and Everyday combine to release a super limited split 7″ vinyl, available now. Side A of this cracking vinyl piece contains Realizm’s – Eyes Never Close featuring Golden Era crew member K21, with production from Suffa of the Hilltop Hoods. On the flip, Side AA is Everyday’s – Money Trees featuring Social Change & Tomorrow, with production from the talented ‘Kid Sinatra’, K21. The release is available to purchase now from Realizm’s official homepage here. While you are there check out Realizm’s 12″ EP Nasty Ill Filthy. Get em’ while you can. Purchase  ||  Official  ||  Twitter  || … Continue reading Realizm & Everyday split 7″ Vinyl

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B Wise – The Benchman Vol. 2

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The sophomore mixtape to B Wise’s The Benchman mixtape saga. In Volume 2, Wise continues to give us a front line look at whats involved in the mostly gritty and sometimes glamorous come up of an independent musician. The view from the bench continues for now but entering the game is inevitable on this record. In 2012 B Wise released his debut mixtape The Benchman, which was recorded in both Sydney Australia, and London UK.  You can grab The Benchman Vol. 2 now for free download by following the link here. Track List: 01. Intro 02. The Mission Statement (Prod. Pro … Continue reading B Wise – The Benchman Vol. 2

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Horrorshow – King Amongst Many

Jim Steps

After a four year wait, Horrorshow’s third album King Amongst Many is finished and set for release August 2nd. If their first two albums established Horrorshow as one of our finest young acts, King Amongst Many may be the album that defines them as one of our finest acts. One of local hip hop’s most loved bands is back with one hell of an album. Armed with an immediacy thanks to the production, melodies and flows – from the inter-generational and biographical Down The Line to the starkly honest lost love of Waste Your Time – King Amongst Many is … Continue reading Horrorshow – King Amongst Many

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Mr. Grevis – So Beautiful feat. Joyride & Ness (Prod. Dazastah)

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Most recent Syllabolix inductee Mr. Grevis presents So Beautiful, the first single to come from his upcoming sophomore album. Featuring Sydney’s master crooner Joyride, along with WA based newcomer Ness, the track’s infectiously uplifting hook floats over an electronic pulse.  Produced by Dazastah, So Beautiful is set apart by its disco strings and heavy synth lines. An ode to newfound positivity, Grevis raps on his perception of the world now that he is happy within himself. “I used to live a negative lifestyle, then I made some major changes and finally started pursuing music and working hard. Good things have happened in return. Life … Continue reading Mr. Grevis – So Beautiful feat. Joyride & Ness (Prod. Dazastah)

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Citizen Kay A Year Like No Other, Yes!

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On the back of the YES! single picking up plays on triple j and stations around the country, a great response to his debut the YES! EP, an irresistible film clip for YES!, a successful Groovin’ The Moo performance, support spots for Grey Ghost and Matt & Kim we catch up with new comer Citizen Kay, as he prepares to tour the country. aahh: You’ve recently released your debut EP titled YES! How would you describe the YES! EP and what did you want to achieve with this release? Citizen Kay: I guess to answer both questions in one, it was a way to introduce … Continue reading Citizen Kay A Year Like No Other, Yes!

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Natureboy x GMC – Compression Sessions

Jim Steps

Compression Sessions is a free online smoker/dreamer/chill series created by Natureboy X GMC. Tracks are released weekly. Compression Sessions is a weekly series with a new song dropping every Sunday from the Compression Sessions Facebook page. Each track is 420 related, and so far has featured artists 360, Daniel Merriweather, Scribe, Xy, Dialekt, The Sutardy Brothers, Allday and more. You can download each of the tracks as they are released, for free. Sit back, roll up and relax.  Facebook  ||  Soundcloud  ||  Twitter Continue reading Natureboy x GMC – Compression Sessions

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Fun Not Fame Mixtape Vol. 2

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Brisbane’s Clockwork Records & Velvet Couch Clothing are proud to release the Fun Not Fame Mixtape Vol 2 featuring a massive lineup of local and international artists. The mixtape is released nationally via free download from VC Clothing.  The huge lineup consists of local artists such as Tommy Illfigga, Dwizofoz, Rainman, Kel Timmons & Yuni Huzami, Fundamental Elements, Kryptamistik, Def Man Walking, Dunn D & many more, as well as US underground heavyweight Diabolic. VC Clothing  || Clockwork Records  ||  CR Twitter Continue reading Fun Not Fame Mixtape Vol. 2

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Music News: Hyjak – The Light At The End Of The Tunnel 12.07.13

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Hyjak has returned with his first solo studio album since 2009, feeling the pressure of having to stand on his own two feet as a solo artist he returns more focused and lyrically articulate than ever! The Light at the End of the Tunnel is a roller coaster ride of emotions with lyrics painting pictures to make the listener feel the pain and triumph as Hyjak relives past experiences through his music. From the first few seconds of the intro Hyjak lays his cards on the table and it becomes evident he is dissecting his own faults to make himself a … Continue reading Music News: Hyjak – The Light At The End Of The Tunnel 12.07.13

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Citizen Kay – The Vision Shows

Jim Steps

On the back of the YES! single picking up plays on triple j and stations around the country, a great response to his debut the YES! EP, an irresistible film clip for YES!, a successful Groovin’ The Moo performance, support spots for Grey Ghost and Matt & Kim and a bunch of other mighty shows along the East Coast, Citizen Kay gets back out there again with his unique and compelling live show with drummer James. Fast becoming known as the White Stripes of hip hop, if you haven’t seen Citizen Kay yet, then you are missing out on something … Continue reading Citizen Kay – The Vision Shows

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Cozzabags – 808s and Rock Greats

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The latest mixtape by Cozzabags is a 15 track offering, called 808s and Rock Greats. The mixtape is inspired in part by the Kanye West album, 808s and Heartbreak, with the twist of using samples of well known Rock songs alongside the 808 Drum Machine. Where as the Kanye West album mood was melancholic and harrowing, this takes the opposite approach. Several songs have received acclaim prior to the mixtape release, including This Town being featured on well respected Tone Deaf Mixtape (#61), as well as making it to number 2 on the Triple j Unearthed Hip Hop charts. On … Continue reading Cozzabags – 808s and Rock Greats

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Bliss N Eso smash first week sales with massive #1 AIRIA album debut + 2013’s biggest Australian Album Debut

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Bliss N Eso have reaffirmed their position as one of Australia’s biggest acts with massive first week sales seeing them land their second successive #1 ARIA Album Chart debut. The band fought off serious charges from The Voice winner Harrison Craig and Hillsong Live to claim the #1 spot in a hotly contested week of album sales. First week sales of Bliss N Eso’s Circus In The Sky saw the trio become the highest selling domestic artist debut for 2013  but also secure the second highest selling album debut of all releases in Australia in 2013, coming in only second … Continue reading Bliss N Eso smash first week sales with massive #1 AIRIA album debut + 2013’s biggest Australian Album Debut

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Music News: Force [Prod. Zarkov]

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Melbourne born and bred and raised on a diet of traditional hip hop both local and abroad, Force has been steadily building as an artist since his 2009 debut album Clouded, which featured Maundz, Hunter (RIP), A-diction and more. From there it was evident that arespect for the art form reigned true. 
It’s now 2013 and whilst nothing has changed in the respect for the pioneers, the sound 
Force is bringing certainly has. After forming Down For The Count Records and releasing a slew of crew products, Force has now teamed up with Jackie Onassis producer Zarkov (Raph) to release … Continue reading Music News: Force [Prod. Zarkov]

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A$AP Rocky – Long Live A$AP (Finatik’N’Zac Remix)

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Production team Finatik’N’Zac, two of the original co-producers of A$AP Rocky’s – Long Live A$AP release their official Remix to Rocky’s chart topping hit! Long Live A$AP. Long Live A$AP is the title track off the #1 debuting CD on the Billboard 200 Album Chart which was released by Polo Grounds/RCA/SONY. Finatik’N’Zac are a production duo hailing from Perth, Western Australia. They currently reside in Miami, FL, and are signed under super producer Jim Jonsin’s Rebel Rock Music. 2013 has been a busy year for the two producers, getting in the studio with artist such as Waka Flocka Flame, A$AP Ferg, Wiz Khalifa, … Continue reading A$AP Rocky – Long Live A$AP (Finatik’N’Zac Remix)

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The Son – All I Know feat. 360

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The mysterious story of this part comic book hero, part tune master continues… So let’s recap. In issue one More Fire burnt down your discotheques & The Son battled the two-headed Evo virus known as Vitriol (played by Jake & Stav of Bluejuice). Fast forward to Issue 2, which features one of our biggest hip hop names, 360 & Triple j Unearthed winners Jackie Onassis, who were at the helms of this remix. You can check out a preview of issue 2 below, which will be dropping on Facebook sometime this week. You can keep track of that here.  Purchase  ||  Facebook … Continue reading The Son – All I Know feat. 360

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New Music: Peezo – Thanks Heaps

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Peezo is one of the cats leading Australia’s new wave of Hip Hop. Growing up in Byron Bay wasn’t always sunshine for Peezo, and he turned to music as an outlet. Gifted with expression, he started to rap. Peezo moved to Melbourne after an extended trip through North America which helped strengthen his hip hop roots and define his direction. He now brings together his unique flow with custom tailored beats that combine his love for the old school with his new school aesthetic. His mixtape Sunset Park gave him the opportunity to travel and share his words with audiences and … Continue reading New Music: Peezo – Thanks Heaps