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Smizzy ‘We Swear’ feat. Marcus Azon

Jim Steps

After a short hiatus Smizzy (formerly Smiles from “Mind Over Matter”) has returned with his new single ‘We Swear’ from forthcoming album ‘The Cover’ due for release in late 2016. We Swear, written by Smizzy and co-produced by Tim Carr (Matt Corby) Paul Conrad (Jon Depth), and Mind Over Matter compadre DJ Ntaprize, exposes the everyday blemishes of Western culture which Smizzy, himself, is not excused from. The intensity and passion of Smizzy’s delivery has the listener hanging on his every word while soulful additional vocals from Marcus Azon (Jinja Safari) let the audience breathe and absorb the confronting concepts explored … Continue reading Smizzy ‘We Swear’ feat. Marcus Azon

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Mr. Ruckman Sooner Or Later

Jim Steps

​Shrewd emcee Mr. Ruckman has been writing and recording songs for well over a decade, toiling away in the underground for several years and generating interest through his passionate music and lively performances. His newest two-part project, follows a simplistic, almost mundane approach in its concept, with each song topic focusing on a specific verb, be it abstract, ironic or just straight literal. Such limitations could be considered a creative-hinderance to an artist, but Mr. Ruckman proves the contrary with refreshingly canny results. The concept comes from a place of monotony, with Mr. Ruckman feeling as though his passion is … Continue reading Mr. Ruckman Sooner Or Later

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Stream: Mind Over Matter This Way To Elsewhere

Jim Steps

After beginning their album tour with a bunch of dates this month, Sydney hip hop duo Mind Over Matter have now released a second round to accompany them as well as celebrate the release of their awaited third album This Way to Elsewhere – out now via I Forget Sorry!/Shock Records (iTunes or JB Hi-Fi). Mind Over Matter (MCs Willow and Smiles Again) have gone from strength to strength since the 2006 release of their debut mixtape For Our Hip Hoppers. Their rapid musical growth can be heard on the world-class production of This Way To Elsewhere. Pre-production on the album … Continue reading Stream: Mind Over Matter This Way To Elsewhere

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Mind Over Matter Shape Another Heart Feat. Jon Reichardt

Jim Steps

After the success of their powerful single What They Say featuring guest verses from hip-hop heavyweights and touring buddies Bliss N Eso, Sydney hip-hop duo Mind Over Matter have just dropped the brand new LP This Way To Elsewhere today. Pre production on This Way To Elsewhere took place over a two week period with help from producer Matik who has worked with local hip hop legends Seth Sentry, Pez and Bliss N Eso. The remainder of the record was recorded at (one half of Mind Over Matter) MC Smiles Again’s Sydney Studio ‘The Swordfish Tank’. Mixed by Carig Bauer (Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West) This Way To Elsewhere is this duo’s most impressive record to date. Mind Over Matter also … Continue reading Mind Over Matter Shape Another Heart Feat. Jon Reichardt

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Mind Over Matter What They Say feat. Bliss N Eso

Jim Steps

Sydney duo Mind Over Matter return with new single What They Say – featuring the vocal talents of hip hop stalwarts Bliss N Eso. The single features on their forthcoming third album This Way To Elsewhere – set for release on May 30. Recorded locally at Nelson’s Bay and mixed by Craig Bauer (Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West) in Chicago the track has a truly international sound. Bliss N Eso are long time touring buddies and friends of Mind Over Matter and also star in the video. Mind Over Matter are Willow AKA Rowan Lockyer and Smiles AKA Martin Brown. After meeting … Continue reading Mind Over Matter What They Say feat. Bliss N Eso

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Mind Over Matter What They Say feat. Bliss N Eso

Jim Steps

Sydney duo Mind Over Matter return with new single ‘What They Say’ – featuring the vocal talents of hip hop stalwarts Bliss N Eso. Recorded locally at Nelson’s Bay and mixed by Craig Bauer (Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West) in Chicago the track has a truly international sound and is taken from the band’s forthcoming third album set for release later this year. Bliss N Eso are long time touring buddies and friends of Mind Over Matter and will also star in the upcoming video. Mind Over Matter are Willow AKA Rowan Lockyer and Smiles AKA Martin Brown. After meeting as year … Continue reading Mind Over Matter What They Say feat. Bliss N Eso

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aahh Radio – Episode 3: Mind Over Matter (Smiles)

Jim Steps

In episode 3 of aahh Radio we chat to MC Smiles, who is one half of the Mind Over Matter crew along with MC Willow. In Episode 3, we discuss the recent Sounds Of The Suburbs festival, the beautiful KiKi, Mind Over Matter’s brand new single Somebody’s Love, the upcoming album, working with a legend of the game, and all about Smiles‘ experience with a granny dating website. It’s all that and a whole heap more. this week on aahh Radio. If you only check out a few minutes, check out 7.08 – 10.20.  Expect a whole heap of dope … Continue reading aahh Radio – Episode 3: Mind Over Matter (Smiles)

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Stik N Move Win Deadly Award – Most Promising New Talent In Music

Jim Steps

Queanbeyan hip hop crew Stik N Move took out the award for Most Promising New Talent In Music at the 2013 Deadlys earlier this week. Stik N Move have been performing their edgy brand of hip hop and spreading their empowering message for less than a year and are currently recording their debut EP with ARIA winner/producer DJ Danielson who has recently started joining rappers TooDeadly and Whiz onstage for their live shows. “This is just the start! Pre-season is done and we’re coming out for Round 1!” said TooDeadly aka Nathan Carter of the win. “Sovereign unity and love … Continue reading Stik N Move Win Deadly Award – Most Promising New Talent In Music

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Mind Over Matter – Somebody’s Love

Jim Steps

Shock Records are thrilled to announce the signing of Sydney hip hop duo Mind Over Matter to their imprint label Permanent Records. Mind Over Matter are: Willow AKA Rowan Lockyer and Smiles AKA Martin Brown. After meeting as year 7 classmates in the school yard at St Pius X College, the duo began practicing their freestyle skills together and have been putting in the hard yards ever since touring with the likes of Bliss N Eso, 360, Pez and Drapht and releasing two LPs. Renowned for their narrative wit, smooth moves and dynamic live shows, Willow and Smiles have recently … Continue reading Mind Over Matter – Somebody’s Love

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Mind Over Matter – Real Life feat K.I.K.I

Jim Steps

Emerging from Sydney’s vibrant hip hop community in 2006, the duo known as Mind Over Matter quickly established themselves as artists to be reckoned with. Through their highly lauded mixtape For Our Hip Hoppers, they successfully built and earned a loyal fan base nationally. In 2008 Mind Over Matter released their debut album entitled Keepin’ It Breezy to industry wide praise, culminating in a nomination for Australian album of the year in triple j’s J Mag. With the success of this debut combined with their pre-established following cemented by back to back outstanding releases, MCs Willow and Smiles Again have … Continue reading Mind Over Matter – Real Life feat K.I.K.I

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Chance Waters signs worldwide publishing deal with Universal

Jim Steps

I Forget, Sorry!’s favourite loud shirted comic book nerd has just signed a worldwide publishing deal with Universal, which nobody could have expected, including him.  To celebrate 12 months which included his first top 100 single, top 50 album, Like A Version, 2 entries in The Hottest 100, Unearthed J Award nomination, #7 in the RAGE! top 50, a record deal with Permanent/Shock and now a worldwide publishing deal with Universal (deep breath) Chance is going to hit the road on the Infinity Album Tour with fellow I Forget, Sorry! members Mind Over Matter (who, by the way, just had their new single … Continue reading Chance Waters signs worldwide publishing deal with Universal

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Smiles Again – How ‘Bout You Stop Being So Funny & Say Something Serious

Jim Steps

After two mixtapes and two critically acclaimed albums with Mind Over Matter the debut solo offering from Smiles Again has landed in the form of his new EP How About You Stop Being So Funny & Say Something Serious. One half of Sydney based hip hop duo Mind Over Matter, Smiles, 23, has played shows alongside Willow for the past 5 years. Together the boys have sold out shows nationally and toured extensively as both a headline and major support for artists such as Bliss n Eso, Method Man & Redman, Drapht just to name a few. Solo, Smiles expresses a … Continue reading Smiles Again – How ‘Bout You Stop Being So Funny & Say Something Serious

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Itchy Beats December

Jim Steps

The next Itchy Beats will be headlined by DeathStarrs. With the help of their two latest singles Immortal and Take It Or Leave receiving national airplay on triple j, the Gold Coast duo went to Brisbane to appear at the Sprung Hip Hop Festival 2012, alongside Hilltop Hoods, Seth Sentry, Illy and more. DeathStarrs will be appearing alongside Johnny Utah, Deadbeat and Hazy and Sammy G. Johnny Utah is a part of the artist collective I Forget, Sorry! with Mind Over Matter, Chance Waters and Coptic Solider. He has been actively playing live shows and touring for close to three years, and in … Continue reading Itchy Beats December

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I Forget, Sorry! Mixtape 2011

Jim Steps

Started as a means for friends to cross promote each other, IFS has now grown into a label, record distributor and an artist management hub that is run entirely by the artists, for the artists. When most labels would decide to spread their releases out over a larger period of time the question must be raised is there method in I Forget, Sorry!’s madness? Time will fucking tell. A limited hard copy press of the mixtapes spread across a double disc is available for order through the http://www.iforgetsorry.com store now! The generous offering from the IFS crew includes; 1. Coptic Soldier – … Continue reading I Forget, Sorry! Mixtape 2011

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Drakezilla’s – Redhead Redemption

Jim Steps

Drakezilla is a prehistoric creature that mutated due to atomic radiation and rose from the depths of the sea to make hot jams with his Atomic Breath… and stomp cities. Drakezilla is currently finishing up a new album titled Redhead Redemption which features production from Trials, Sammsonite, Engineer, Mdusu, Mules and more.  Guests include Smiles Again (Mind Over Matter), Syntax and Johnny Utah. Drakezilla has now dropped the official video for the track I Look Down which was produced by Trials, additional drums by Drakezilla and bass & keys by Mdusu. The whole video was animated by Elle Reid. You can check out the video clip below and … Continue reading Drakezilla’s – Redhead Redemption

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Raise The Roof II – Friday Sept 30

Jim Steps

The Espy is pleased to announce that it is once again opening its doors up to a night of all local hip hop. Raise The Roof picks up from where it left off, a colossal lineup showcasing the finest in established and emerging Aussie hip hop. Our first installment of Raise The Roof in June was a raging success, volume 2 is shaping up to be just as huge… Headlining festivities is Melbourne’s own Pegz. With a recently released album, fresh off a national tour and a new film clip coming, the local storyteller is one of Australia most commanding … Continue reading Raise The Roof II – Friday Sept 30

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NJE – Like Food For The Soul

Jim Steps

NJE is a solo hip hop artist who raps about life experiences & topics that everyday people can relate too. He is based in the city of Campbelltown, in Sydney Australia, (Originally born in New Zealand to English parents).   In 2010 NJE put out his 2nd LP From The Outside Looking In, the album featured some well respected Aussie talent like Mind Over Matter, Phatchance, Torcha & more. The album also featured US R&B/Soul artist Danny Boy who sang with the late/great 2Pac on his tracks I Aint Mad At Cha & Picture Me Rolling. The album was very … Continue reading NJE – Like Food For The Soul

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SYN Approved Presents: Mind Over Matter & Psyde Projects

Jim Steps

Local Hip Hop heavyweights Mind Over Matter (aka M.O.M.) are coming to Melbourne to play SYN Approved at The Worker’s Club on Thursday, July 14th.  The boys have definitely earned their seal of approval from the hip hop scene, staying productive with a healthy list of releases, support roles and collaborative works since 2006.  After their massive album launch earlier this year in March, Psyde Projects are back yet again with their new video clip of The Breaks, a tune full of boombap flavour. Their clip is a homage to the classic 90s style hip hop videos. Meanwhile, their single … Continue reading SYN Approved Presents: Mind Over Matter & Psyde Projects

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Crymziko – Rewrite The Page: Debut single from forthcoming EP

Jim Steps

2010 was a big year for Wollongong based hip-hop artist, Crymziko. Starting off the year by releasing his heavily anticipated mixtape/promotional street release Corrosive Oversound, Crymziko went on to perform several shows around the country, both as a headline act and support act, playing alongside names such as Drapht, Downsyde, Illy, Pez, Spit Syndicate, Thundamentals, 360, Mind Over Matter, Skryptcha, Phatchance and more. The MC from the ‘Gong also supported international hip-hop acts Bone Thugs N Harmony (USA) and Scorcher (UK) on their respective tours of Australia. One of the tracks from Crymziko’s debut mixtape, “Badder Than Me”, reached success … Continue reading Crymziko – Rewrite The Page: Debut single from forthcoming EP

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Mind Over Matter with DJ Ilz – Just Like Fireworks Album Tour with Coptic Soldier & Johnny Utah

Jim Steps

Launching their sophomore album Just Like Fireworks, Sydney’s Mind Over Matter announce their national Just Like Fireworks album tour through April/May. Following a massive single tour at the end of 2010, Mind Over Matter will be returning to the stage with a whole new live set and special guests including Coptic Soldier and Johnny Utah. Set for release on March 18th, Just Like Fireworks will be released through new label partners Other Tongues. With almost two albums worth of tracks on the one seventeen track long player, Just Like Fireworks is a generous offering from local Sydney duo MCs Willow … Continue reading Mind Over Matter with DJ Ilz – Just Like Fireworks Album Tour with Coptic Soldier & Johnny Utah

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2010 Look Back #2: NJE – ‘Fall Back’ Video Clip and free download

Jim Steps

Fall Back is the 3rd video taken from NJE’s 2010 release From The Outside Looking In. The clip for Fall Back was shot in late December and was directed by Avene who shot NJE’s last video Blackout as well as vids by the likes of Tycotic & 2Loco. NJE’s 2010 album From The Outside Looking In features Mind Over Matter, Torcha, Phatchance, Danny Boy (2PAC’s former singer), Unda Dwella & Untaymable.If your interested in a copy hit up NJE on facebook via his fan page here. NJE has a thrown up a copy of Fall Back for free download, you can … Continue reading 2010 Look Back #2: NJE – ‘Fall Back’ Video Clip and free download

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I Forget, Sorry! – Mind Over Matter: Free single download from new album ‘Just Like Fireworks’

Jim Steps

Mind Over Matter are set to explode with their fittingly titled sophomore album Just Like Fireworks. March 18th marks the release date from this cracker of an album. Be sure to keep an eye out for this one. Kicking things off in late 2010 with the debut single release Rappers In Wonderland, which was added to playlist on Triple J and community radio tastemakers, FBi. The new seventeen track long player is host to a melody of original and sample based beats which features a list of talented guest vocalist including; Pigeon John (US), Vida-Sunshyne, Saving Grace, Drakezilla, Jon Reichardt, … Continue reading I Forget, Sorry! – Mind Over Matter: Free single download from new album ‘Just Like Fireworks’

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Phatchance – Inkstains (Official Video Clip)

Jim Steps

Each year Triple J Unearthed in conjunction with NIDA select five of the most promising new artists from across the country to have a professional video clip directed for one of their tracks. This year Phatchance’s song Inkstains – a jam which has already proven popular on Triple J and community radio networks across the country – was one of those tracks chosen. The video clip is directed by Stephen Nicolazzo and features cameos from Coptic Soldier, Johnny Utah and Smiles Again (Mind Over Matter). Quite frankly it’s messy, colourful and weird (probably in a good way). Phatchance is currently on … Continue reading Phatchance – Inkstains (Official Video Clip)

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Mind Over Matter – This Weeks Triple J Unearthed Feature Artist

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Following the release of their lead single Rappers In Wonderland, Mind Over Matter have been announced as this weeks Triple J Unearthed Feature Artist. Since release the single has already been added to spot rotation on Triple J as well as full rotation on Sydney’s FBi. Mind Over Matter will be setting off an east coast tour later this year. http://www.triplejunearthed.com Emerging from Sydney’s vibrant hip hop community in 2006, the duo known as Mind Over Matter quickly established themselves as artists to be reckoned with. Through their highly lauded mixtape For Our Hip Hoppers, they successfully built and earned … Continue reading Mind Over Matter – This Weeks Triple J Unearthed Feature Artist

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Mind Over Matter – Rappers In Wonderland (Free Download)

Jim Steps

Emerging from Sydney’s vibrant hip hop community in 2006, the duo known as Mind Over Matter quickly established themselves as artists to be reckoned with. Through their highly lauded mixtape For Our Hip Hoppers, they successfully built and earned a loyal fan base nationally. In 2008 Mind Over Matter released their Debut album entitled Keepin’ It Breezy to industry wide praise, culminating in a nomination for Australian album of the year in Triple J’s J Mag. With the success of this debut combined with their pre-established following cemented by back to back outstanding releases, emcees Willow and Smiles Again have … Continue reading Mind Over Matter – Rappers In Wonderland (Free Download)

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NJE – From The Outside Looking In – Adelaide Album Launch

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Sydney city solo hip hop artist NJE makes his return to Adelaide to launch his brand new album From The Outside Looking In (out now on itunes). This album has been well received, especially on the single/video for the track Appetiser (The Entree) (As seen on RAGE) & the new video Blackout (above). The album features artists such as Mind Over Matter, Phatchance and Torcha. Over the years NJE has worked hard to gain respect in the scene. This has paid off and seen him support artists such as Xzibit, Public Enemy, Phrase and Forthwrite over the years. His live … Continue reading NJE – From The Outside Looking In – Adelaide Album Launch

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Bliss N Eso – Running On Air (2010)

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Bliss N Eso’s 2008 ARIA Award-winning, Gold certified album lived up to its name and passed with Flying Colours, spending over 100 weeks on the ARIA Charts. Now the hip hop trio return with their eminent follow-up, Running On Air. After the craziness of playing multiple sold out shows at large scale venues across the nation off the back of Flying Colours, Bliss, Eso and DJ Izm withdrew from the distractions of city life in order to create more material for their fans to connect with. They secluded themselves in rural Victoria for close to six months and sought sanctuary … Continue reading Bliss N Eso – Running On Air (2010)

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Bliss N Eso – Running On Air (July 30)

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In 2008 Bliss N Eso released their 3rd studio album Flying Colours. It went on to receive critical acclaim and broke many records in the Australian Music industry. In 2010 Bliss N Eso return with their highly anticipated 4th studio album Running On Air! Over the past 6 months BnE have been writing and recording in a secluded location in the middle of the Victorian mountains to produce a highly diverse and organic record following a natural evolution from the strength of Flying Colours. The album features production by Hattori Hunzo, Matik, M-Phazes & Bliss as well as guest appearances … Continue reading Bliss N Eso – Running On Air (July 30)

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Bliss N Eso – Down By The River New Video

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Check out the brand new video clip for Down by the River – the first single taken from the highly anticipated 4th studio album from Bliss n Eso! The clip was filmed in and around the Victorian mountains, where BnE recorded their soon to be released album Running on Air (July 30). To complement the song’s lyrical content the video also features various tour footage shot over the last 18 months in Aus & USA. Also don’t miss DJ Izm’s classic BMX stack right at the end! During this album’s creative process, the Sydney-based outfit headed out of the city … Continue reading Bliss N Eso – Down By The River New Video

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Bliss N Eso announce Down By The River National Tour

Jim Steps

Bliss N Eso are proud to announce their return to the stage with the Down by the River Tour! It’s been nearly 12 months since the record breaking Flying Colours Live Tour which blew the roof off 7 sold out shows across Australia. They now return with their infamous live show in support of the release of their forth coming album Running On Air. Since the release of their ARIA Award winning album, Flying Colours, BnE have graced some of Australia’s biggest festivals (Homebake, Pyramid Rock, Splendour in the Grass), and became the sole hip-hop act billed on the historic … Continue reading Bliss N Eso announce Down By The River National Tour