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Loose Change Remix Party EP

Jim Steps

Here it is, a brand new remix EP featuring some epic new remixes of tunes from Loose Change’s recent release Listening Party. Remixes are supplied by P.Major, Roleo, Hazy and Billy Hoyle. Its been a year since the guys dropped the Listening Party, having recently dropped the visuals for the track Grown Up feat. Jeswon of the Thundamentals. The official video for Grown Up was produced with triple j Unearthed and NIDA 2014. The Remix Party EP is available now as a free download here. Official  ||  Facebook Continue reading Loose Change Remix Party EP

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Loose Change The Lost Remix’s

Jim Steps

P Major has gone to work on Loose Changes 2010 debut self titled LP. He has kept this hiding in his basement for way too long but now it’s here for all to enjoy. Sydney hip hop trio Loose Change, just months after an extensive album tour for Listening Party, which included several dates with old pals Thundamentals, are back in the van in support of super smooth new single Yes Or No. Yes Or No turns the dial, and the lights, down a few notches, flipping the switch on the stereotypical commitment-phobic manscape, showing our lyrical heroes baring their hearts to their … Continue reading Loose Change The Lost Remix’s

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Loose Change On The Road With ‘Yes Or No’

Jim Steps

Sydney hip hop trio Loose Change, just months after an extensive album tour for Listening Party, which included several dates with old pals Thundamentals, are back in the van in support of super smooth new single Yes Or No, kicking off in sunny Melbourne in support of mate Mantra.  Yes Or No turns the dial, and the lights, down a few notches, flipping the switch on the stereotypical commitment-phobic manscape, showing our lyrical heroes baring their hearts to their lady loves, imploring the song’s female antagonist – voiced here by the divine, soulful, Meklit Kebrit – to make a decision one … Continue reading Loose Change On The Road With ‘Yes Or No’

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Gig: Dialectrix & Loose Change Easter Thursday

Jim Steps

Sydney born and bred hip-hop artist, Dialectrix is playing a not-to-be missed gig at The Newtown Hotel this Easter Thursday. Claiming a well-earned presence on the local hip hop scene, Dialectrix has had a stellar career as both a solo artist and as part of several collectives. His rhyming style has been described as multi-syllabic, using beats inspired by artists such as Busta Rhymes – matched with humanistic lyrics in a more down-to-earth style other prominent Aussie MC’s are famous for. Our homegrown MC is a local hero on the Inner-West’s Hip-Hop scene, and will come together to share his lyrics at … Continue reading Gig: Dialectrix & Loose Change Easter Thursday

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Loose Change – Listening Party out now

Jim Steps

Straight out of Sydney’s Big Village, smooth operators Loose Change have gotten their maturity on for the release of their second LP Listening Party, which is out now. Following on from first single ‘Shoosh’ – a sharp, tongue-in-cheek, four minute jab at some people’s lack of ability to know when to be quiet – the record cracks Loose Change open to reveal a depth of lyric and instrumentation that says a hell of lot more than ‘pipe down, man.’ Five years after MCs [and Big Village co-founders] Ellesquire and Rapaport and producer/multi-instrumentalist P.Major first starting creating, their second album Listening … Continue reading Loose Change – Listening Party out now

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Exclusive: Loose Change – Listening Party (Behind The Scenes Ep. 1)

Jim Steps

The first taste of forthcoming second album Listening Party from the Sydney hip hop trio was last month’s Shoosh!, a sharp, tongue-in-cheek, four minute jab at some people’s lack of ability to know when to be quiet Listening Party itself … Continue reading Exclusive: Loose Change – Listening Party (Behind The Scenes Ep. 1)

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Big Village – ‘This Is That’ Official Video

Jim Steps

It’s been a huge 2012 over at Big Village HQ with some killer releases, and tours (including packing the entire label into a bus) and to celebrate the entire label joined forces once again for the Big Village Xmas Party at Goodgod Small Club on Dec 22nd. Featuring perfromances from Daily Meds, True Vibenation, Loose Change (Ellesquire + Rapaport), Mute + Kit Complete, Suburban Dark, Tenth Dan & Grub and DJs Klue, Roleo and Migz, it was a fitting way to end such a special year for the roster. The This is That official video is taken from Big Things Volume Two and … Continue reading Big Village – ‘This Is That’ Official Video

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Exclusive: Rapaport on FBi Radio

Jim Steps

Rapaport is one the most creatively diverse MCs in Australia and co-label manager of Big Village. For the last 8 years Rapaport has contributed extensively to the Sydney hip hop/ arts scene in various groups and artistic projects as an MC, manager, musician and producer. Rapaport is a founding member of Loose Change with Ellesquire and P Major, and guitarist and front man of live band The Phonies, who released their debut EP Keeping It Fake in 2007. He is also creator and director of Hip Hop theatre, game show Sketch The Rhyme, which is a 12 piece live show of MCs, visual artists and band, who have performed at Edinburgh Fringe Fest 2011, … Continue reading Exclusive: Rapaport on FBi Radio

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Rapaport ‘Patterns’ Launch

Jim Steps

Big Village Records is proud to present the official Launch for Rapaport’s Patterns mixtape, an unrelenting dose of left field grime raps, over an assortment of original and bootlegged bass beats from UK and Australia.  This collection of tracks showcases Rapaport as a unique MC in the Australian hip hop landscape, pursuing a defiantly UK sound, while still retaining a self effacing honesty and oddball sense of humour in his lyricism. August 17 will see Rapaport take over GoodGod Small Club with a night of banging hip-hop and sophisticated grime, with Live support from Swarmy, Julez & DJ Sizzle (from Melbourne), … Continue reading Rapaport ‘Patterns’ Launch

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Rapaport – Patterns Mixtape

Jim Steps

Rapaport is one the most creatively diverse MCs in Australia and co-label manager of Big Village. For the last 8 years Rapaport has contributed extensively to the Sydney hip hop/ arts scene in various groups and artistic projects as an MC, manager, musician and producer. Rapaport is a founding member of Loose Change with Ellesquire and P Major, and guitarist and front man of live band The Phonies, who released their debut EP Keeping It Fake in 2007. He is also creator and director of Hip Hop theatre, game show Sketch The Rhyme, which is a 12 piece live show … Continue reading Rapaport – Patterns Mixtape

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Big Village – Big Things Vol. 2

Jim Steps

Big Village Records are genuinely thrilled to announce the forthcoming release of Big Things Vol Two. Dropping August 10th, Big Things Vol Two is the labels latest compilation and features all exclusive new tunes from Big Village founding members Tuka (Thundamentals), Ellesquire, Daily Meds, True Vibenation and Loose Change, as well as collab tracks and solo tunes from Reverse Polarities, Suburban Dark, Rapaport, Klue and Tenth Dan. In what can only be described as a gargantuan undertaking by anyone’s standards, to celebrate, they’re taking the whole damn label on the road for a national tour to launch said album– that’s … Continue reading Big Village – Big Things Vol. 2

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Rapaport 100 Bars Promo Video

Jim Steps

Big Village Records label boss Rapaport has dropped a banging new vid of 100 bars of grimey badness over the biggest grime beat of 2011, Faze Miyake’s Take Off. The video is the first piece of media to promote the forthcoming solo Rapaport mixtape Patterns, which will be out in the month of July. The release is a bossy step into the grime and Bass music sound with all the beats sitting on the 140 bpm mark. Rapaport has had a curiously diverse musical output since he released his debut solo album Laughing On The Inside independently in 2009. From laid back … Continue reading Rapaport 100 Bars Promo Video

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Ellesquire – Ready

Jim Steps

Big Village is an independent record label representing the new wave of Sydney’s finest hip hop artists. Tired of jostling for recognition as individual groups, Big Village artists came together to forge a joint identity and carve out new opportunities on their own terms. Consisting of Daily Meds, Loose Change, True Vibenation, Reverse Polarities, Tuka, Ellesquire and Jeswon, Big Village artists are dedicated to producing thought provoking and open-minded music that challenges the status quo. 2010 was a huge first year for Big Village, firmly establishing itself with strong releases by Tuka, Daily Meds and a free album from Loose … Continue reading Ellesquire – Ready

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Rapaport – One Take Mixtape (Free Download)

Jim Steps

    Rapaport is a part of hip hop crew Loose Change, front man for theatrical live band The Phonies, creator of hip hop art gameshow Sketch The Rhyme, and part of new record label Big Village. Rapaport independently released his debut solo album Laughing on the Inside in 2009, and has won numerous emcee battles including FBi Radio Iron Lyricist 2009, and runner up in Australian Scribble Jam 2006. Rapaport is now focussed on grime as a solo artist and will be putting out more one take mixes, with a full length grime release due out 2011. Download Mixtape here. Live studio set – … Continue reading Rapaport – One Take Mixtape (Free Download)

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Big Village @ Dust Tones

Jim Steps

Two months since the new hip hop label’s massive launch in August, Big Village crew bring their fresh and exciting sounds to Dust Tones at beach rd Hotel. Three acts from the Big Village record label, Daily Meds, Loose Change and True Vibenation will be joining DJ Max Gosford at the beach rd hotel on Friday Ocotber 8th. Big Village is an independent record label representing and run by a new wave of Sydney’s finest Hip Hop artists. Since their formation and launch in August, they have secured a distribution deal and released their first official EP from The Daily … Continue reading Big Village @ Dust Tones

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Big Village – Record Label Launch

Jim Steps

Big Village is an independent record label representing the new wave of Sydney’s finest Hip Hop artists.  Tired of jostling for recognition as individual groups, Big Village artists came together to forge a joint identity and carve out new opportunities on their own terms. To celebrate the label’s formation, they will be throwing a massive launch party at the Sandringham Hotel on Saturday August 7th. Performing on the night will be the full Big Village stable, consisting of Daily Meds, Loose Change, True Vibenation, Tuka (Thundamentals), DJ Max Gosford, DJ Morgs and hosted by Jeswon.  The label was founded by the artists it represents and members of all … Continue reading Big Village – Record Label Launch

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‘The Out Of Brisbane Experience’ Tour – The Optimen

Jim Steps

Following on from the shining release of their sophomore album The Out Of Money Experience in April, Brisbane’s The Optimen are hitting the road this July/August and taking their tunes to the nation on the official album launch. A five-year sojourn that culminated in one of Australia’s finest-hip hop releases this year, The Out Of Money Experience has been robustly received. The Optimen are getting ready to blast off on the long awaited Album Launch Tour. Taking in the East-Coast and Adelaide (Sorry Perth, we owe you!), The Optimen are taking to the road, bringing brand new tunes from The … Continue reading ‘The Out Of Brisbane Experience’ Tour – The Optimen

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Ozi Batla – Wild Colonial Tour

Jim Steps

Ozi Batla, frontman for The Herd is venturing out on his first solo tour in support of his debut record Wild Colonial. Already heavily featured on triple j, Rage, Video Hits and Channel [V], Ozi steps out on stage backed by Sandro, who produced the entire Wild Colonial album. One of the most lauded and loved emcees in Australia, Ozi Batla has led The Herd and Astronomy Class on multiple National tours and performances at all the major festivals. Most recently he wowed the sold-out crowds at Before Too Long: Paul Kelly Tribute shows at the Forum in Melbourne. Expect … Continue reading Ozi Batla – Wild Colonial Tour

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allaussie hip hop spotlight on: Daily Meds

Jim Steps

Sydney crew Daily Meds are emcee’s P.Smurf and Mikoen, vocalist Billie Rose and producer Roleo. Since the bands formation in 2009 they have supported and toured with Horrorshow,  Thundamentals, Urthboy, Spit Syndicate, Def Wish Cast and Dialectrix to drop some names. They also helped to launch the popular Sketch the Rhyme show which is now a national touring success featuring their very own P-Smurf. Don’t think that Daily Meds are just show openers though… they have rocked big shows at the annandale, factory theatre, gaelic club, club 77 and some huge warehouse parties. No doubt their mutual drive to fuel … Continue reading allaussie hip hop spotlight on: Daily Meds

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Loose Change free album

Jim Steps

Sydney based hip hop crew, Loose Change release their debut album of laidback, infectious beats and honest, soul soaked raps. Combine a beatmaker with a golden touch on the drum machine, two emcees with gifted flows and life-fuelled lyricism, and a DJ who brings it altogether live. This is Loose Change. Emcees Rapaport and Ellesquire provide heartfelt lyrics with a sharp delivery. The raps are backed up by the sample-heavy P major production, with gritty drums, chopped up rhodes samples and moog-synth basslines. Cuts by Sam Z and some formidable guest verses by P Smurf, and the Loose Change sound … Continue reading Loose Change free album

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Thundamentals – Wake Up Tour!

Jim Steps

NSW hip-hop collective Thundamentals have announced their first national headlining tour in support of their recently released full length, Sleeping On Your Style! After successful runs supporting Astronomy Class and shows on the current Obese Records Block Party Tour, Thundamentals will cross the country hitting major cities and regional locations on a trek dubbed the Wake Up Tour! The tour kicks off in Sydney on October 30 at The Gaelic Club with an eclectic lineup featuring the improvisational comedy/hip hop troupe Sketch The Rhyme. The tour will see the group perform live alongside labelmates Mantra and Coalition Crew (sets not … Continue reading Thundamentals – Wake Up Tour!