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Blades – The Future

Jim Steps

Newcastle hip hop band Blades welcome the release of their new single, Future. Combining an electric mix of drum and bass, dub-step and electro beats against a hip hop canvas, the trio comprising of Kid Lyrical, Wizadry & Likewyse partner the track with anthem-inspiring rhymes to create the perfect party jam.  Featuring the vocals of Carmen Smith, who appeared on the popular TV show The Voice, the song is the first to be added to the Hot 30 by a Newcastle band this year. With three independently produced and released albums and a 2008 tour of Europe under their belts, Blades have transformed themselves … Continue reading Blades – The Future

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Blades – Future

Jim Steps

Newcastle hip hop band Blades welcome the release of their new single, Future. Combining an electric mix of drum and bass, dub-step and electro beats against a hip hop canvas, the trio comprising of Kid Lyrical, Wizadry & Likewyse partner the track with anthem-inspiring rhymes to create the perfect party jam. After establishing a fan base and funding their own trip to perform in Hamburg, Switerland and the Glastonbury Festival in 2008, Blades have managed to create a global sound by retaining an unmistakable Australian grounding in their music. Having already been received well by radio, Future is sure to … Continue reading Blades – Future

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allaussie hip hop spotlight on: Blades Crew

Jim Steps

Napoleon once said; “Victory belongs to the most persevering”. Although the Blades boys have never attempted to rule France, emcees Kid Lyrical and Wizardry and DJ Likewyze, along with flexi-member and three times (and current) NSW DMC Champion, DJ Skoob, are taking the James Brown method of musicianship: hard-working and fun as hell! The band, based in Newcastle, have been setting stages alight the world over with their discerning fusion of hip-hop, dub, crunk and whatever else tickles their fancy; from a much-coveted slot on the Pyramid Rock Festival line-up in 2005, to wowing English crowds (where the lads were … Continue reading allaussie hip hop spotlight on: Blades Crew