Rappers & Emcees get your bars ready! After winning the Koolta Decent remix competition, Brisbane emcee/producer Calski is giving emcee’s a chance to feature on a track with one of Australia’s most skilled rappers Dialectrix. allaussiehiphop.com and Calski team up … Continue reading Remix Competition – Calski ‘I Know’ feat. Dialectrix
After hours of discussions, a ton of emails, games of rock, paper, scissor and the battle royal, the judges for the #KooltaDecentRemix Competition MC Sinks, Jim Steps and of course the homie himself Koolta have finally come to a decision. … Continue reading Koolta Decent Remix Competition Winners Announced
Attention Beatmakers, Producers & Mash Up Extraordinaires! Here’s a new track for you to sink your teeth into with a sweet prize pack to match. allaussiehiphop.com have teamed up with South Australian emcee/producer & spoken word artist Koolta for a massive remix competition with a sweet stash of prizes to be won, including an appearance on aahh Radio Podcast and a feature article on allaussiehiphop.com. Kaleidescope Street Wear has thrown in a mammoth merchandise pack and the winner will also receive a Koolta “Revolutions Per Minute” merchandise pack. The competition is open to both Australian and international artists. The competition will be judged by … Continue reading Remix Competition Koolta ‘Decent’ feat. Sinks
We Slept On is our new weekly series highlighting releases we may have slept on or missed out on reporting on due to various reason. Our first We Slept On, comes from youngster Kid Pharaoh. Kid Pharaoh is an 18-year-old solo MC and producer hailing from Sydney. Inspired at an early age by the works of such artists & producers as Nas, Kanye West, DJ Premier & J. Dilla, Kid Pharaoh went on to teach himself to write raps and produce his own beats, and is best known for his soulful take on Hip Hop production, incorporating classic samples from past … Continue reading We Slept On: Kid Pharaoh ’97 Chronicles Mixtape
Nick Strutton (GTNBZY) has recently crafted a dope new film clip for the track “A Couple Of Words” lifted from emcee Koolta’s brand new album, RPM. Taking inspiration from George Orwell’s 1984, the concept of the destruction of language, and the mainstream media’s role in our way of thinking, the clip highlights the importance of words. Koolta sums up the ideals of the song best in the last four bars of the second verse: Newspeak got our vocabulary shrinking Dumbing down so much our imagination’s sinking They want brainless worker’s decapitated drinking If we don’t have the words we don’t … Continue reading Koolta donates RPM sales from 1/5/15 to 8/5/15 to Nepal
Break The Mould is the second EP from upcoming Sydney rapper Vursafied. Vursafied hails from the Hills District in Sydney’s North West and has been steadily building a following over the last couple of years. His latest effort titled Break The Mould features production from Cam Bluff, youngster Hamley, Koolta, SBX’s latest addition Rob Shaker, Castar and Stainz. The features list is just as impressive with Emilio Rojas, 316, DJayne & A-BINNIE. Break The Mould is available now, for the cheap price of $7. Head here to purchase the EP now. allaussiehiphop.com are giving away some signed copies of Vursafied’s … Continue reading Vursafied Break The Mould
Koolta’s new album Revolutions Per Minute will be independently released 25 March 2015. Koolta continues his DIY ethic handling all production, writing, recording and mixing on the new album. Koolta hails from Adelaide, South Australia. He has been awarded numerous accolades including 2015 Clipsal 500 Bands On Track Winner, 2012 JJJ Unearthed Parklife Winner and 2011 Hilltop Hoods Initiative Winner. Koolta has self-produced his entire back catalogue as well as producing for the likes of Allday. He has supported some of the biggest hip hop artists in the country including the Hilltop Hoods, Mantra and Urthboy. Sonically, Koolta’s production on RPM varies greatly from song to song. From the … Continue reading Less Waiting/More Action Revolutions Per Minute
As we return for the first episode of aahh Podcast for the new year, we have a massive show in store. Our guest today hails from South Australia, he is an MC and producer. He has just been selected by MusicSA to perform at the Clipsal 500 Concert held in Adelaide. Our guest also has a brand new album on the way. allaussiehiphop.com will be revealing some exclusive news surrounding the album, so be sure to tune in for that. Press play, sit back and enjoy! You can keep up to date with all the latest news and music from … Continue reading New Podcast Episode With Emcee/Producer Koolta
Brand new single and video clip ‘Keep On Searching’ Vursafied is an upcoming Hip Hop artist from the Hills District in Sydney’s North West. He has recently released a brand new track titled Keep On Searching feat. DJayne. Keep On Searching features production from the beat master Cam Bluff. The official video for the track was filmed by Vursafied and Crystal Buckman. Vursafied is currently working on his second EP titled “Break The Mould” which will feature production from Cam Bluff, Ciecmate, Rob Shaker, Koolta, Vampts, Paulie P, Castar and Stainz which is set to be released in late 2014. You can also pick up V’s … Continue reading Vursafied Keep On Searching feat. DJayne (Prod. Cam Bluff)
Keep On is the first film clip from Koolta’s upcoming album Revolutions Per Minute. It follows on from the success of previous single All Together which received positive reviews from critics and fans alike as well as airplay from triple j, Unearthed and community radio nationwide. Keep On marks a significant change in both sound and visuals from the Adelaide hip hop artist’s previous work. It’s the first song that features entirely sung vocals from an artist who usually raps. Koolta explains – “When I was producing the music, I felt the beat needed an extra layer; I jumped on … Continue reading Koolta Keep On Official Film Clip
For y’all trapped in the 90’s… Here is brand new single lifted from the upcoming self-produced Kid Pharaoh mixtape 97 Chronicles, which features Adelaide MC Koolta. Kid Pharaoh is an up and coming emcee and producer from Sydney. The new single is titled Don’t Make It Back and features a slew of dope cuts from the 90’s, with production from Kid Pharaoh himself. Don’t Make It Back feat. Koolta is available for free download now, through the player below or Kid Pharaoh’s SoundCloud page here. Facebook || Twitter Continue reading Kid Pharaoh Don’t Make It Back feat. Koolta (Prod. Kid Pharaoh)
All Together is the first taste of Koolta’s upcoming album Revolutions Per Minute. The self-produced track is a banger from the get go – boom bap drums, heavy bass and horns that throwback to the swing era. “I wanted to contrast a sultry hip hop beat with confronting lyrics that force the listener to think”, states the Adelaide MC. “The first verse is the perspective I’ve heard spouted frequently by the angry and intolerant; the second verse is my view; that if we are empathetic to our fellow man or woman, the world would be a better place”. The uplifting … Continue reading Koolta Calls For Empathy In New Single All Together
State Of Silence is the self produced debut E.P. from Sydney based artist Vursafied. Vursafied State Of Silence EP features A-BINNIE, Savilian, Ivan Ooze and Kaytee Jayne. The official music video for the track Until The Day We Die feat. A-BINNIE has just been released, you can check that out below. The video was filmed and edited by Joseph Parma aka Joe Ninety. You can catch Vursafied performing live tomorrow night, Friday January 10th at Hand That MC A Mic 3, which is held at The Brighton Up Bar in Darlinghurst. The event will be hosted by deciBel and features Electric … Continue reading Vursafied State Of Silence
Subsketch is a rapper from Adelaide currently hiding out in Sydneys inner-west. Since 2004 he has released a bunch of records, you probably never heard of. Was the 2006 Hilltop Hoods Initiative Winner and has just released his brand new mixture, World’s Worst Rapper. The mixtape features stellar production by hip hop luminary Simplex as well as Koolta, Trillion, King Rollo and Track 1. Lyrically the album is focused primarily in the direction of story telling & introspection, in stark contrast to the ego driven, battle & party music that Hip Hop is geared towards. You can download World’s Worst Rapper as a name your price download here. Official … Continue reading Subsketch – The World’s Worst Rapper Mixtape
An Adelaide artist collective will showcase the city’s top talent in hip hop music and visual arts, in a new collaborative project that will be a South Australian first. The collective – GTNBZY – is comprised of practitioners who contribute … Continue reading New Project Is Music To Artists Ears
The Scoville Unit is the mind numbingly hot follow-up to Aphsub‘s 2011 hip hop LP, The Crust. This venerable selection of homegrown chilli infused delights includes ingredients by featured guest producers Trials , Koolta (2011 Hilltop Hoods Initiative winner) and J57 (Brown Bag AllStars, New York) alongside Aphsub‘s own Sublime and DJ Ollie. To garnish, expect a tempting selection of guest vocals by Evan The Evolve, Koncept (Brown Bag AllStars, New York) and Rani Simone. These elements are mixed together by Aphsub members Sev (MC), Sublime (MC, Production), Perennial (MC) and DJ Ollie (Production, DJ) to create a meal for the mind … Continue reading Aphsub – The Scoville Unit LP
Fresh from his first headline national tour, Adelaide’s MC/Producer Koolta (2011 Hilltop Hoods Initiative Winner/2012 JJJ Unearthed Parklife Winner) has teamed up once again with DJ PT for the release of their second mixtape All I Need’s A Heartbeart. 2013 has been a busy year for the pair thus far with a heavy touring schedule for the last six months. Now back in the studio Koolta has been honing his craft and pushing his song writing skills to exciting and diverse places. This release is a collection of ten brand new songs plus three remixes from Koolta’s debut album The … Continue reading Koolta – All I Need’s A Heartbeat
Off the back of his recently released album Equality, Adelaide emcee Everyday is releasing a 7″ to coincide with the album launch that was held on Saturday night at the Butterthief ButterJam, Light Hotel Adelaide. The 7″ features album tracks Death From Above featuring Tomorrow and Realizm (produced by Realizm) on the A Side, and Rise and Fall In HD (The Undead) featuring DJ Snair (produced by Mat Rafle) on the flip. The 7″ release is pressed on clear vinyl with colour poster wrap and cardboard sleeve and was available at the Taylor Made Tactix, Matchless Gift and Everyday triple launch held … Continue reading Everyday – Death From Above 7″ Vinyl
Everyday is an Adelaide emcee that was raised in a home where music was always being played, and with fond memories of staying up til the early hours of the morning with the entire household singing and dancing to “Saturday night jukebox”, it came naturally when he decided to start making his own music. Picking up a set of sticks, Everyday’s first musical adventure started as a drummer and songwriter, playing along side collaborator Tomorrow in a hardcore band, where he also had his first taste of being up on stage, a taste that would grow in the years to come. … Continue reading Everyday – Equality
The boys from Spit Syndicate have been touring the country following the release of their third album, Sunday Gentlemen, and this Thursday is Adelaide’s turn. Fellow One Day Crew members Jackie Onassis are joining the SS for the huge 20 date tour which hits Jive Bar on the 18th. With Spit Syndicate’s singles Beauty In The Bricks and Folly getting a lot of JJJ love, as well as Jackie Onassis’s single Crystal Balling being on high rotation for many months, and their new single from their Holiday EP, Smoke Trails being added a few weeks ago the Sunday Gentlemen tour … Continue reading Event Preview: Spit Syndicate’s Sunday Gentlemen Tour Hits Adelaide
Adelaide get down The Gov tonight for Purpose’s Where It Starts album launch. Tonight he unveils his new live show in what is shaping up to be a big night for independent Australian music. Tickets are still available, get em’ by following the link below. Special guests include Prime, Koolta, Mase N Mattic, Grifters Inc. and JP & DJ Sanchez. Doors open at 7.30pm, $12 per/$15 at door. Get your tickets here. Purpose recently performed at the Clipsal 500 alongside Drapht, Hilltop Hoods, Pez and more. Purpose will be launching his album in Melbourne tomorrow night, so get down to … Continue reading Purpose – Where It Starts Album Launch
Adelaide MC and producer Koolta has just announced final dates and supports for his upcoming Possessions single tour in early February. 2012 was a huge year for the hip-hop favourite, releasing his debut album The Extraordinary Average Joe, supporting the Hilltop Hoods, opening the Adelaide leg of the national Parklife Festival tour and being awarded the MRC’s Clip It! Initiative. Taking in four dates only, Koolta is bringing some of his mates with him, with support nationally from Sydney’s Electric Elements crew, along with DeathStarrs (BRIS), Prime (ADL), Ry (MELB) and Mute MC & Kit Complete (Big Village – SYD). … Continue reading Koolta Announces Possessions Tour Dates
Adelaide film maker David Parkinson and Koolta were one of five winners of Mercury Cinema’s Clip It! Initiative which gave them the support to drop a brand new film clip for Koolta’s track Possessions, lifted from his recent album The Extraordinary Average Joe. “This journey takes us from the world of the greedy fat cats in towering concrete sky scrapers all the way down to the streets below where people fight to survive every second of every day. Three men each have a story to tell.” The film clip was produced by David Anthony Parkinson. Directed by David Anthony Parkinson. Concept … Continue reading Koolta – ‘Possessions’ Video
“Nostalgia”, a show to celebrate the good ol’ days of cartoons and action figures. Hosted by The Kid with performances from: Koolta, Maintain x Admin, Foreign Correspondence feat. DJ Chaps, Dropt At Birth (DAB) plus DJ’s Antrax and Echo. The usual broad range of artwork will also be on display, giving a glimpse into the childish minds of: Alex Gilchrist, Christina Georgiou, Dabman, Dan Adams and more. Alex Gilchrist and Luke Trevorrow will also be showing off their skills on the night with a live aerosol art demonstration. There’ll also be a giant ‘Guess Who?’ competition for punters to re-live the family … Continue reading Nostalgia – A Retrospective Exhibition
The last two months have been momentous for the Adelaide MC and Producer Koolta. In July, he released the eagerly anticipated debut album The Extraordinary Average Joe (Obese Distribution), sold out his Adelaide album launch, and won over a crowd of 6000+ when opening for the Hilltop Hoods at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. In August, he was announced one of the winners of the JJJ Unearthed Parklife Competition and the MRC’s (Media Resource Centre of SA) Clip It! Initiative. And now, the beginning of September marks the release of the impressive new single, Poison. Musically, the song is incredibly catchy, with … Continue reading Koolta releases new single – Poison feat. Prime
Adelaide MC/Producer Koolta has just released the second single, Birth, from his debut album The Extraordinary Average Joe (out this Friday, 13 July in stores nationally). The single is available for free download from Koolta’s triple j unearthed page here. Having already released two well received independent EPs, Koolta continues his DIY ethic handling all production, writing, recording and mixing on the new album. The Extraordinary Average Joe is not your standard local Hip Hop album. This is music that lives up to this bold statement. Koolta has crafted multi-layered instrumentals with the use of live instrumentation and synths, rather than sampling. The lyrics are … Continue reading Koolta – The Extraordinary Average Joe
Koolta’s long awaited debut album. Since winning the Hilltop Hoods Initiative in 2011 ($10 000 grant from APRA and HH to help in the release of a debut album) this young MC/Producer from Adelaide has hit the ground running. Having already released two well received independent EPs, Koolta continues his DIY ethic handling all production, writing, recording and mixing on the new album. The Extraordinary Average Joe is not your standard local Hip Hop album. This is music that lives up to this bold statement. Koolta has crafted multi-layered instrumentals with the use of live instrumentation and synths, rather than … Continue reading Koolta – The Extraordinary Average Joe
Get ready for round 2 of Versify – bringing together spoken word stars and rappers for an evening of lyrics and rhythms that will shake you out of those winter doldrums. Featuring the mesmerizing tones of Omar Musa, Mighty Joe, Luka Lesson, Alia Gabres, Social Change and K21, winner of the Hilltop Hoods Initiative. A cappella rap and spoken word to bring you out of those winter doldrums. Joe Kim A.K.A. Mighty Joe was born and raised in the East Bay, California. Long the breeding ground for independent hip hop artists, the Bay Area’s street smart, often socially conscious sensibilities … Continue reading Versify 2 – Spoken Word at the South Australian Writers’ Centre
Koolta (2011 Hilltop Hoods Initiative Winner) releases 1st single from debut album The Extraordinary Average Joe. Four Seasons is the first single from Adelaide hip hop artist Koolta’s debut album The Extraordinary Average Joe. It’s produced, mixed, recorded and written by Kultar Ahluwalia (Koolta). If you aren’t familiar with Koolta’s music – here is a quick run down: Won the 2011 Hilltop Hoods Initiative – this involved APRA and the HH granting $10,000 towards making this debut album. Previously released two independent EPs (The Deportation & The Influx) and a mixtape (The Forked Road with DJ PT). The debut album, The Extraordinary … Continue reading Koolta – Four Seasons
The SA Writers’ Centre is excited to kick off its regular series of spoken word events with acappella performances from five celebrated and award winning rappers. Let Mighty Joe, Omar Musa, Prime, Dialect and Koolta take you on a journey through one of the most dynamic and diverse lyric forms to sweep the globe, with words, rhythms and tales of life, love and politics stripped bare. If you’re a fan of slam, spoken word or hip hop, or just love words and their possibilities, you won’t want to miss this. The event kicks off at 7pm, Monday March 5. Tickets are $10 … Continue reading Versify – Spoken Word at the South Australian Writers’ Centre
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