Californian R&B / Soul Artist SiR Announced As National Support On Kendrick Lamar’s The Damn. Tour

– Tickets on sale now (full details below) – KENDRICK LAMAR’s highly anticipated Australian tour kicks off in two weeks and we are thrilled to announce Californian R&B / neo-soul singer and Top Dawg Entertainment artist SiR has been announced … Continue reading Californian R&B / Soul Artist SiR Announced As National Support On Kendrick Lamar’s The Damn. Tour

Jay Rock release “King’s Dead” featuring Kendrick Lamar, Future, James Blake

Today marks the premiere of “King’s Dead” by Jay rock featuring Kendrick Lamar, Future and James Blake. “King’s Dead” is the latest instant gratification track from Black Panther: The Album, available tonight. Produced by Mike WiLL Made-It and teddy Walton, … Continue reading Jay Rock release “King’s Dead” featuring Kendrick Lamar, Future, James Blake

Kendrick Lamar And SZA’s “All The Stars” From Black Panther: The Album

Internationally-celebrated Grammy® Award–winning global superstar Kendrick Lamar and Billboard Magazine’s Executive of the Year, Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, are set to curate and produce “Black Panther: The Album.”  The album will feature music from and inspired by Marvel Studios’ Black Panther film … Continue reading Kendrick Lamar And SZA’s “All The Stars” From Black Panther: The Album

Sampa The Great Signs To Big Dada And Releases New Single ‘Rhymes To The East’, Ahead Of Her European Tour Which Features A Run Of Uk Shows With Joey Bada$$

Equal parts songwriter, poet, singer and lyricist, ‘Rhymes To The East’ is Sampa The Great’s first new music to be released via Big Dada. Recorded in one take – “It was a stand out track to me and one of … Continue reading Sampa The Great Signs To Big Dada And Releases New Single ‘Rhymes To The East’, Ahead Of Her European Tour Which Features A Run Of Uk Shows With Joey Bada$$

Work-Shop: Hitch-hikers guide to Lyricism with Tom Scott

Thursday May 28th, 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm Fitzroy For one night only – join us in the Work-Shop Lab for 4 hours of lyrical exploration with Tom Scott (@Peace, HomeBrew Crew). You’ll learn everything from the fundamentals of the lyrical craft – such as syncopation, time signature and multi syllabic rhyme schemes, through to the more abstract parts of the art form, such as improvisation, feel and the role of the sub-conscious within music. The Lab (a purpose-built DIY recording studio) built by Tom himself will be where your lyrics come to life – you’ll get to record your … Continue reading Work-Shop: Hitch-hikers guide to Lyricism with Tom Scott

Kendrick Lamar Samples Isley Brothers on New Track, ‘i’

Kendrick Lamar has debuted his new track ‘i’ Kendrick Lamar has returned with his first single since 2012. Entitled ‘i’, the song samples The Isley Brothers’ song ‘That Lady’, previously used in tracks by The Beastie Boys and Charles Hamilton. The song premiered on US radio station Power 106 this morning. The song had a more upbeat, mainstream feel to the songs on Lamar’s acclaimed album Good Kid Maad City and uses the 1973 soul hit as a driving base. It also features the sound of car horns and a jazz breakdown. “If I can say anything about this record,” … Continue reading Kendrick Lamar Samples Isley Brothers on New Track, ‘i’

Flying Lotus feat. Kendrick Lamar Never Catch Me

Flying Lotus is back with his new album You’re Dead!; it’s out on October 7 in the U.S.,  October 6 in the UK and October 3rd for all us here in Australia. He’s already shared the track “Moment of Hesitation” featuring Herbie Hancock, Thundercat, and more. Now, he’s previewing “Never Catch Me” which features the NY king of hip hop, Kendrick Lamar. The brand new track landed a major premiere on Power 106 radio this morning. Lamar’s altered voice and mile-a-minute flows dig a path right through FlyLo’s scurrying backdrop. You’re Dead! also features contributions from Snoop Dogg, Angel Deradoorian, … Continue reading Flying Lotus feat. Kendrick Lamar Never Catch Me

Schoolboy Q Oxymoron Australian Tour

Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) recording artist, ScHoolboy Q has announced a series of dates across Australia this June, with special guest and fellow TDE label mate, Isaiah Rashad. With his debut Top Dawg Entertainment / Interscope Records album Oxymoron opening at number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and being one quarter of revered hip-hop group Black Hippy – alongside Ab-Soul, Jay Rock and Kendrick Lamar – ScHoolboy Q has earned his stripes as one of music’s most exciting, fresh and charismatic talents. ScHoolboy Q drew the attention of a wanting audience with his guest verse on Kendrick Lamar’s “Michael … Continue reading Schoolboy Q Oxymoron Australian Tour

360 – Impossible (feat. Daniel Johns) Official Video

The hotly anticipated first single from 360‘s upcoming album Utopia, has just been released. It features fellow Australian singer/songwriter Daniel Johns, who is most notably known for banging Natalie Imbruglia.. oh and that band Silverchair. The new track titled Impossible features production … Continue reading 360 – Impossible (feat. Daniel Johns) Official Video

Kendrick Lamar – Sing That Shit (20syl Juicy Remix)

Barely a week into 2014 and the dope music has begun raining in the new year. French producer 20syl (of C2c), takes on Kendrick Lamar’s – Blow My High (Members Only) and The Games – The City, for an impressive take on both tracks. Combing elements of trap, banging drums, flutes and more, 20syl has shot to the top of the Hype EM! charts with this free download, yes free! You can grab it through the Soundcloud player below. 2014 is looking great already.  Facebook  ||  G+  ||  Twitter Continue reading Kendrick Lamar – Sing That Shit (20syl Juicy Remix)

Jay Daniels – Dancing On White Floors

Jay Daniels is likely best known for his collaboration with Hip-Hop Legend Royce Da 5’9” on the very successful Long Way Home record, produced by UK beat-maker Charlie Hilton. He also recently released a track with one of 2012 biggest artists in Kendrick Lamar, titled Shit Get Crazy (here). Jay Daniels has just released a brand new mixtape. Inspired by 90’s elements in the music of Jay-Z, Nas & Tupac. The mixtape titled Dancing On White Floors and features from Citizen Kay & Lil Rizky. You can pick up the brand new mixtape by Jay Daniels – Dancing On White Floors by hitting the link here. Soundcloud  ||  Twitter … Continue reading Jay Daniels – Dancing On White Floors

On Demand: A$AP Rocky – Sydney Show

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

Watch: A$AP Rocky’s Sold-Out Sydney Concert

Moshcam, creators of the world’s largest online channel of originally-produced live music videos, is thrilled to announce it will live-stream hip hop superpower A$AP Rocky’s sold-out Sydney show on Friday June 28 via its YouTube channel. The webcast signals the launch of Moshcam’s new live-streaming series on YouTube, bringing the hottest names in music to a truly global audience live and on demand. Magnetic MC and fashion maverick, A$AP Rocky has quickly become one of rap’s most explosive stars. If his 2011 mixtape Live.Love.A$AP ruled the underground, this year’s debut album LONG.LIVE.A$AP saw him conquer the surface. Boasting hits like … Continue reading Watch: A$AP Rocky’s Sold-Out Sydney Concert

A$AP Rocky Debut Australian Tour – Venue and date changes

Due to A$AP Rocky’s US Radio show commitments and overwhelming demand for tickets, Niche & Live Nation announce new dates and venues for the Harlem, New York MC’s debut tour of Australia. Due to an immense reaction on presale, A$AP Rocky’s Sydney and Melbourne shows are now changing dates and upsizing to the Hordern Pavillion (was Saturday 29th June at Enmore Theatre) and Festival Hall (was Friday 28th June at Palace) venues to cope with the demand – both of these shows are licensed and all ages.  Ticket holders can receive a full refund from point of purchase should this … Continue reading A$AP Rocky Debut Australian Tour – Venue and date changes

A$AP ROCKY – Debut Australian Tour

Following hot on the heels of sold out tours by Kendrick Lamar, Tyga, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and the announcement of the Nas co-curated Movement Festival, Niche and Live Nation are proud to present the debut Australian tour of one of the hottest properties in Rap right now, A$AP Rocky. Released in January this year, his top #10 ARIA debut album – LongLiveA$AP – defies categorisation, standing out amongst the pack as the document of where Rap and Hip Hop culture is headed. A blurry mix of lyricism, slowed down rave synths and featuring a star studded line-up of guests … Continue reading A$AP ROCKY – Debut Australian Tour

Jay Daniels – Shit Get Crazy feat. Kendrick Lamar

In attempt to further develop his sound and fanbase, Sydney-sider Jay Daniels has worked incredibly hard on the free-release album Pay Attention, which has truly raised the bar for newcomers on the Sydney music scene. 3 promo-singles Call It What You Want, King Of The Castle & Man In The Mirror have been released along with an official video for the opening track from the effort Does It Really Matter – Directed by Brett Reid, which Jay says does not resemble the overall sound of the album, more-so offers an insight into his train of thought going into the recording process. The albums … Continue reading Jay Daniels – Shit Get Crazy feat. Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar Australian Tour 2012

With tickets for Kendrick Lamar’s first Australian tour selling out in a matter of hours in Sydney and Melbourne, Niche is thrilled to announce Lamar will now appear in larger venues to meet demand for this incredible artist. All tickets purchased for any show will remain valid in that city. Kendrick Lamar (born June 17, 1987), is from Compton, California and is currently signed to Top Dawg, (Dr Dre’s) Aftermath and Interscope/Universal. A member of hip hop supergroup Black Hippy, along with fellow West Coast rappers and label mates Jay Rock, Schoolboy Q and Ab-Soul, Lamar first gained major attention … Continue reading Kendrick Lamar Australian Tour 2012

Kendrick Lamar – First Australian Tour

Ushering in a new era of lyrical excellence, Kendrick Lamar is the genius MC who, on the eve of releasing his major label debut, announces his first Australian tour presented by Niche Productions. Kendrick Lamar (born June 17, 1987), is from Compton, California and is currently signed to Top Dawg, (Dr Dre’s) Aftermath and Interscope/Universal. A member of hip hop supergroup Black Hippy, along with fellow West Coast rappers and label mates Jay Rock, Schoolboy Q and Ab-Soul, Lamar first gained major attention after the release of his fourth mixtape, Overly Dedicated in 2010. The following year he released his first … Continue reading Kendrick Lamar – First Australian Tour