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Chasm – This Is How We Never Die

Jim Steps

Chasm’s highly anticpated LP release This Is How We Never Die is due  April 27th through Obese Records and features big names such as AG (DITC), Delta, Lazy Grey, Hau, Brad Strut, Guilty Simpson, Fashawn, Solo, Blak Twang, David Dallas and many more.  Chasm is one of the leading hip hop producers in Australia, signed to Obese Records for his solo work and to Elefant Traks for his work with his crew Astronomy Class featuring Ozi Batla and Sir Robbo. Having released 2 crew albums, Exit Strategy (2006) and Pursuit Of Happiness (2009) and 2 solo joints in the last … Continue reading Chasm – This Is How We Never Die

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True Vibenation – The Sunshower Tour

Jim Steps

True Vibenation goes beyond the live hip hop format of two turntables and a microphone for a show that sees them transform into a blasting horn section and live beatmaking band. The trio has been going from strength to strength since the release of their debut album The Sunshower Phenomenon through Big Village Records in late 2011 and is now ready to take their infectious live show on the road with The Sunshower Tour over April/May/June. On the back of the album’s release, solid national radio airplay and reputation for putting on high energy shows True Vibenation sold out their album … Continue reading True Vibenation – The Sunshower Tour

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‘Obesecity 2’ – 10 Year Anniversary Edition – Get your track on the album!

Jim Steps

In 2002 the genre was benchmarked by the release of Obesecity. The compilation channeled the strength and unity of a developing sub-culture. A mass collaboration, the release included exclusive tracks from artists now revered as the most influential pioneers in a booming industry. Hilltop Hoods, Koolism, Reason, Terra Firma, Pegz, the late and great Hunter all contributed from across the country uniting crews and their fans. Since then Australian hip hop has come a long way. 2012 sees it as highly diverse, easily accessible, constantly evolving, always moving forward. Obesecity 2: 10 Year Anniversary Edition (release date June/July 2012), will … Continue reading ‘Obesecity 2’ – 10 Year Anniversary Edition – Get your track on the album!

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Spit Syndicate – Best Intentions 2

Jim Steps

Spit Syndicate are currently bunkered down the studio working like crazy on their third studio album, which is set to drop during the second half of the 2012. “We’re very excited about having new music out, this new album will be our strongest yet; we’re working with Styalz Fuego, Adit, M-Phazes, Matik, amongst others” said Nick Lupi. Spit Syndicate uploaded a a sneak-peak from the next instalment of their Best Intentions mixtape series, putting their own twist on Kimbra’s monster hit Settle Down.  If you happen to be in Brisbane on Friday 11th May, you can catch Spit Syndicate at … Continue reading Spit Syndicate – Best Intentions 2

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Dutch x Sia – Don’t Mean A Thing

Jim Steps

Emerging from Sydney’s hip hop scene, Dutch is currently working on his full length debut album. With a collection of 7 years of involvement in the Sydney Hip Hop world and a growing musical partnership with respected Sydney based producer Espa, Dutch is fast becoming a highly regarded artist with unquestionable potential. In 2008, Dutch released a self titled mixtape and promoted this through performances at various Bondi venues such as The Eastern and The Beach Road Hotel, in 2009 Dutch worked solely on his upcoming album whilst performing around Sydney. In 2010, Dutch supported Phrase on his acclaimed Clockwork tour. Dutch creates … Continue reading Dutch x Sia – Don’t Mean A Thing

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Clandestien – ‘Weapons Grade’ Out Now

Jim Steps

It’s the return of the chosen ones. Perth’s undisputed Overlords of hardcore; Clandestien, from the mighty Syllabolix Crew, are back in effect. The trio of Tomahawk, Graphic and Mortar have ventured out from the Citadel to once again unleash their trademark darkness upon those who would claim king. They’re back. And this time they’ve bought the whole armoury. Unlike the groups previous releases such as Dynasty 2004 and Chasms of the Citadel 2007, where production was handled predominately by Mortar, here the sonic weaponry has been deployed by a variety of arms dealers. Suffa of the Hilltop Hoods provides a guitar heavy … Continue reading Clandestien – ‘Weapons Grade’ Out Now

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BlazinMarty – Emerald City

Jim Steps

Melbourne producer BlazinMarty brings you a new release titled Emerald City which features the likes of Sinks, Vanguard, Mata & Must, Defron, Full_Spectrum, Ivan Ooze, Bastian Killjoy, Exact, J Waters, Koots, Vince Van Go and 3.14XL With a huge 24 tracks, there are 100 copies of this LP available, you can get your hands on this one online at BlazinMarty’s Facebook page here, price $15 plus postage. If you live in Melbourne you can pick up copies at Wax Museum Records, Obese Records or This Is It. Facebook  ||  Soundcloud  ||  The Weed Spot Continue reading BlazinMarty – Emerald City

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Dialectrix – New Generation Tour

Jim Steps

Back to tear up the stage in 2012 is Sydney’s finest Dialectrix. Fresh off the release of his soul laden, technologically themed single New Generation, Dialectrix is hitting the road to showcase his heralded flow and uniquely kinetic live experience. Dialectrix is a veteran on the mic whose live show comprises high energy party anthems mixed with thoughtful social criticisms. The live wire word smith is hitting stages as part of his New Generation East coast tour. Dialectrix will be starting with hometown Sydney’s Annandale Hotel on Friday, 27 April with supporting performances by Ellesquire, Calski and Rainman with DJ sets … Continue reading Dialectrix – New Generation Tour

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Letters To The Sun – Appetizers

Jim Steps

Originating from two of the most musically isolated parts of Australia, Perth rapper Coin (of The Stoops / Coin & Taku) and Tasmanian DJ/producer Akouo (Javs & Akouo) have been quietly building a cache of sounds that blend neo-soul, backpack rap and eclectic rhythms. The duo draw inspiration from a range of influences, from hip hop producers such as J Dilla, Pete Rock, Hitek, Exile and 20Syl to neo-soul figures like Amp Fiddler, Erykah Badu and Common. As a member of The Stoops, Coin collaborated with producer J Squared (Illy / Beathedz / Spit Syndicate) on their album Stoop Squared. It … Continue reading Letters To The Sun – Appetizers

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Celphysh – Lip Service

Jim Steps

Stewart Richards aka Celphysh has been an artist & producer within the Melbourne Hip Hop scene stretching over a decade. Coming up as a battle emcee during the Culture Of Kings era earning him the respect of his peers & those who appreciate a raw performance and hyped stage presence. Driven by quality & integrity he chose to bide his time rather than release something half baked. It’s clear he is not punting for mainstream. Fronting metal bands in the 90’s gives his voice the unique gravel that makes him stand apart from your average local emcee. His aggressive and charismatic … Continue reading Celphysh – Lip Service

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Rainman – Bigger Pictures

Jim Steps

Mention Rainman amongst the initiated and the respect attributed to his name is palpable. Recognised nationally as one of Queensland’s finest, Rainman’s list of collaborations, support slots and guest appearances reads like a who’s who of Australian hip hop. Rainman is poised to drop his second album Bigger Pictures, in stores Friday 4 May through Obese distribution. The album sees Sammsonite (The Optimen) return for the lion’s share of the production but also features some of Australia’s finest beat – smiths including the APRA and AIR Award winning, ARIA nominated Count Bounce (TZU/Urthboy), DJ Bonez, Mangohig (Sietta), Chasm (Astronomy Class), … Continue reading Rainman – Bigger Pictures

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Cryptic – Master Of Words LP

Jim Steps

With a broad scope of styles from introspective, dark humour, battle-style music to good old boom bap lyricism, Cryptic (aka James Dowling) is admired for his uniquely complex rhyming patterns, verbose dexterity, relevant humour, stage presence and stylised flow. Cryptic has diligently analysed and worked on his craft, and is now producing a unique sound on stage and in the booth. Having battled in Got Beef? Battles, Real Talk Battle League and Grind Time Now Australia, and played middle scale gigs across Australia, Cryptic, with crew 3000 are taking it to the next level.  Cryptic has released his debut LP … Continue reading Cryptic – Master Of Words LP

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Quakers – Russia With Love feat. Coin Locker Kid + Free Download

Jim Steps

Quakers is a 35-member hip-hop collective centered on a core trio of producers – 7-Stu-7, Katalyst and Fuzzface, who is better known as Geoff Barrow of Portishead. Russia With Love, a new track featuring Coin Locker Kid, is up for free download, production by Katalyst. “When I made this beat, I knew who to send it to, the track is in 7/8 and seemed like it might be a bit of a challenge, but Coin Locker Kid came up with the goods the first time round.” – Katalyst. Quakers’ self-titled debut album is in stores now, a new clip for … Continue reading Quakers – Russia With Love feat. Coin Locker Kid + Free Download

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Dazed – From Dust Till Dawn

Jim Steps

Restless nights breed a dedicated dawn. Melbourne producer, MC and DJ, Dazed keeps the ball rolling from Down For The Count Records, with the delivery of a 23 track instrumental album entitled Dawn ‘till Dust. Forged through early morning sessions on his MPC 2500, Dawn ‘till Dust presents an insight into the psyche and work ethic of DFTC’s most thorough and only-all rounder. Capturing the essence of those solitary hours before the world has woken, Dazed weaves heavy synths effortlessly with dusty loops and lo-fi sound scapes to create a showcase of quality tracks. Available now, Dawn ‘till Dust is an … Continue reading Dazed – From Dust Till Dawn

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The 93 Mixtape (mixed by Dazed) – A Peak Street x DFTC Project

Jim Steps

In Peak Street’ Magazine’s humble, yet godddam correct, opinion – 1993 was a vintage year for hip hop. 36 Chambers, Doggystyle, Midnight Marauders, 93 Til Infinity, Bacdafuccup, Slaughtahouse, Black Sunday, Lethal Injection, Return of the Boom Bap, Enta Da Stage and Buhloone Mind State are just a hint of the classic albums which hit speakers in the nine-trey. Timeless music. To pay homage to this most awesome of hip hop years, Peak Street put a call out to all Australian MC’s to drop some bars over some classic beats from the year 1993 for a mixtape. All heads had to … Continue reading The 93 Mixtape (mixed by Dazed) – A Peak Street x DFTC Project

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Come Together Festival – Sold Out

Jim Steps

The 2012 Come Together Festival, to be held at the Big Top Luna Park on Saturday June 9, has sold out in record time! It’s no surprise, really, given the kingpins and rising cream of local hip hop on this year’s line-up. Featuring its second all-Aussie hip hop line-up, Come Together is led by none-other than Melbourne’s multi platinum selling rapper, 360 in his next Sydney performance on his upcoming national tour, The Flying Tour which is setting ticket sales records around the country! Joining 360 are ARIA award nominees, Horrorshow, as well as beat giants Hermitude, Seth Sentry, Koolism, Thundamentals, … Continue reading Come Together Festival – Sold Out

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Chasm – The Truth feat. The Tongue, Hau & Dazastah

Jim Steps

The Truth is the new single from Sydney’s superlative producer Chasm, the first instalment from his upcoming LP This Is How We Never Die. Featuring three of Australia’s most proficient emcees; The Tongue, Hau, and Dazastah, the track is innovative and brazen. From the get-go the track detonates out of a vocal crescendo into its punchy, progressive party feel. Chasm with his exceptional ear for eclectic sample combinations fuses latin piano loops with brass accents and futuristic synth solos. Bringing a new shine to the art of braggadocio, the three emcees effortlessly glide through verses, each repping his distinctive style with … Continue reading Chasm – The Truth feat. The Tongue, Hau & Dazastah

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Kerser – Do The Kers Tour 2012

Jim Steps

You can’t change who you are, but you can change who you’ll be. For 24-year old emcee Kerser, these words are set in stone. Born and raised in Campbelltown in the South West of famous Sydney, the city sights he witnessed while growing up weren’t exactly postcard perfect – just try taking some snaps round the streets of C-town after the sun sets and see what scenes develop. But in dark places people shine. Blazing up from the underground thanks to a potent mix of talent, determination and the guts to try something new, Kerser is the name on everyone’s … Continue reading Kerser – Do The Kers Tour 2012

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aahh album art of the month: Quakers

Jim Steps

Stones Throw debuts the most exciting hip hop project since Dilla and Madlib joined forces for Jaylib – a 40+ track album from production outfit Quakers, featuring Golden Era crate dug beats and visceral verses from the likes of Dead Prez, Jonwayne, Aloe Blacc and so many more. Quakers consists of local beatmaster Katalyst, Fuzzface (a.k.a. Portishead‘s Geoff Barrow), and 7-Stu-7, a triage of venerable producers in their own right whose combined efforts prove boom-bap is far from dead. Fuzzface is better known as Portishead’s Geoff Barrow, a long-time Stones Throw supporter in touch with Peanut Butter Wolf since championing the … Continue reading aahh album art of the month: Quakers

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Justice & Kaos – Easter Showcase

Jim Steps

Not many local groups can lay claim to a journey similar to what hip hop duo Justice & Kaos have traveled so far in their career. Climbing the pinnacle of the MC battle world; releasing an independent mixtape that garnered mainstream media attention, spawning a TV documentary that reached New York; winning an Australian & NZ Urban Music Award; the bittersweet experience of releasing product through an Australian major record label, netting an ARIA Award nomination and much more. All before releasing an album. After a blistering 2007, the group took a hiatus from the public eye to refine their … Continue reading Justice & Kaos – Easter Showcase

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DJ Wasabi – Mystic Scratch Album

Jim Steps

Erupting from the depths of Australia’s electronic community is the dynamic new sound of Melbourne’s own Wasabi. With his debut EP Calm Before The Storm, the internationally renowned proponent of turntablizm leaves the beaten track to explore an eclectic audio path that takes the listener on a journey through the diversity of glitch, dub, industrial breaks and minimal tech. The stand-out title track epitomises Wasabi’s intricate fusion of wickedly crooked beats, liquid bass lines and smooth atmospheric frequencies, producing a soundscape that satisfies the hunger of every beat-fiend. Wasabi now brings you an unreleased album from 6 years ago, made … Continue reading DJ Wasabi – Mystic Scratch Album

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Vegas Aces – V’s Up

Jim Steps

After both artists had been doing their own things respectively, (Cam Bluff & 4th) Vegas Aces linked up officially mid 2010 and have been creating buzz ever since. The two have been crafting their sophomore EP at the same time as well as trail-blazing the live show circuit with many incredible acts such as Spit Syndicate, Illy, 360, Seven and Mr Hill just to name a few. The debut E.P V.A.All.Day has been out for a moment now and featured Seven (winner of the triple j M-Phazes comp), Laneous (of Laneous and the Family Yah), and the incredibly talented Claire Walters. Currently on the … Continue reading Vegas Aces – V’s Up

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360 – Child Official Video

Jim Steps

Right, let’s just get this straight, your mate 360 is here and he ain’t going away any time soon! It hasn’t been long since the tickets for the highly demanded Flying Tour went on sale. Shows in Melbourne, Brisbane, Frankston, Adelaide, and Perth have completely sold out with second and final show dates announced in all cities to meet the screams of Sixty’s devoted army that are covering his Facebook wall. Queensland was the first state to show it’s hunger for Uncle Six, with the under 18’s show selling out within minuets of going on sale. The 18+ gig at Brisbane’s … Continue reading 360 – Child Official Video

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N’fa Jones – Babylondon EP Tour

Jim Steps

Front man of genre bending loca Hip Hop collaboration 1200 Techniques, N’fa Jones is set to launch his brand new solo EP Babylondon with four very special performances. The Babylondon EP will be available through Rubber Records April 6th.  Six years in the making, get set to wrap your ears around the full force of Babylondon, offering four solid mixes of hip hop driven beats and cool melodies including recent single Wayooy feat. Roots Manuva and M-Phazes and follow up new single March On. The EP also features 7 Seconds feat. Tyson McVey (Daughter of Neneh Cherry) – with production … Continue reading N’fa Jones – Babylondon EP Tour

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Fluent Form – #Flu32

Jim Steps

After the success of his independently released debut album Chapters Of Substance, Fluent Form wasted no time in returning to the studio to begin work on his sophomore LP, The Furnace. The Melbourne MC and Crate Cartel member has been hard at work on his 3rd release, which is sure to be a must have. Fluent release’s a free download titled #Flu32. Produced by Geko, filmed & edited by Discourse (Full Clip) and directed by Discourse & Fluent Form. #Flu32 can be downloaded below. One take verse, one day shoot & edit… #Flu32 Twitter  ||  Facebook  ||  Download – #Flu32 Continue reading Fluent Form – #Flu32

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The Herd – The Better Alive EP

Jim Steps

In celebration of their A Thousand Lives tour kicking off next week, The Herd are set to release the Better Alive EP. Featuring 7 tracks, and including new single Better Alive, featuring the vocal talents of tour buddies Thundamentals and Sky’High. The single is available now as a free download. The song came about as a result of a therapy session between The Herd and Thundamentals, following the bike sabotage incident which left The Herd’s Ozi Batla hospitalised. The drama was all caught on tape and has been turned into a reality-web series.  Urthboy explains “Understandibly there’s been a lot … Continue reading The Herd – The Better Alive EP

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Chance Waters – Approaching Infinity Tour

Jim Steps

Following the release of the title track from his soon to be released sophomore album, Infinity, Sydney hip-hop artist Chance Waters (formerly Phatchance) announces that he will hit the road for a series of East Coast shows this April and May. Infinity is produced by Adelaide artist-to-watch One Above, who recently produced The Hilltop Hoods’ #1 Single ‘I Love It ft. Sia’ as well as numerous songs from Chance’s debut LP, Inkstains. After more than five years actively touring the country and releasing music under the moniker Phatchance, Chance Waters has decided to lose the alias and return to his given … Continue reading Chance Waters – Approaching Infinity Tour

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L-Fresh The Lion – The Lion Speaks

Jim Steps

L-Fresh The Lion is a 23-year-old hip-hop artist and producer from South West Sydney. He has made a name for himself as a versatile and unique artist, who writes, records, produces and mixes most of his own music, whilst also delivering powerful speeches and meaningful spoken word poetry sets. He celebrated his 21st birthday by being selected as the national support act for hip-hop icon Nas during his first headline tour of Australia in 2009. L-Fresh has also shared the stage with Xzibit, Public Enemy, Chali 2na, DJ Qbert, MC Supernatural, as well as local hip-hop artists Urthboy, Pez & … Continue reading L-Fresh The Lion – The Lion Speaks

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Sietta – Dark Passenger EP

Jim Steps

Sietta take an inspired sidestep in creating the hauntingly beautiful Dark Passenger EP, remaining versions of their debut album, The Seventh Passenger released last year. This bold new direction shines the warm glow of the spotlight on the powerful vocals of Caiti Baker. The emotion and raw honesty in her voice lays bare the heart and soul of Sietta. James Mangohig’s instrumentation is understated but considered, capturing the warmth perfectly with his use of vintage pianos and luscious string arrangements. They switch effortlessly from the up-to-the-minute coolness of bass-heavy electronica into the classic realm of voice and instrument from another era. It’s stunning. 1 Dark … Continue reading Sietta – Dark Passenger EP

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Clandestien – Weapons Grade

Jim Steps

It’s the return of the chosen ones, Perth’s undisputed overlords of hardcore, Clandestien from the mighty Syllabolix Crew are back in effect. The trio of Tomahawk, Graphic, and Mortar have ventured out from the citadel to once again unleash their trademark darkness upon those who would claim king. They’re back, and this time they’ve bought the whole armory. An armory full of weaponry in the form of hip hop at its most razor-sharp. Weapons Grade, the groups forth release, sees the cohort combine their venomous lyrical prowess teamed with a gang of the countries standout bomb manufacturers to conjure up … Continue reading Clandestien – Weapons Grade