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New Music: Mr Hill & Rahjconkas – ‘Dead End Street’ feat. Muph

Jim Steps

After a highly productive debut year in 2012, March 2013 sees the 2nd single release for one of local hip hop’s hardest working up and coming duo’s Mr Hill & Rahjconkas. In the space of one year they have firmly made a place for themselves in the industry and gained respect and accolades from genre veterans. 2013 is shaping up to be no different. Since the release of their first single in October 2012 Put The Work In, popularity for this young duo has gained increasingly. Being chosen by triple j unearthed to play at Brisbane’s hiphop festival Sprung, saw … Continue reading New Music: Mr Hill & Rahjconkas – ‘Dead End Street’ feat. Muph

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Obese Records – Frankston Store Opening

Jim Steps

Obese Records, Australia’s first hip hop label, was established in 1995 as a small record store originally named OB’s. After the business was bought and renamed by Tirren Staaf (Pegz) in 2002, the label was created as an outlet for the distribution of Australian hip-hop. Melbourne’s emcee Reason with his album Solid, was the first release on the label, closely followed by the scene-defining Culture of Kings and Obesecity compilations. Over the course of its twelve years, Obese Records has seen success stories such as Hilltop Hoods, Muph & Plutonic, Drapht, Illy, release award winning albums, play to crowds of … Continue reading Obese Records – Frankston Store Opening

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Obesecity 2

Jim Steps

10 years ago, at a time when Australian hip hop was still struggling to be heard, Obese Records released Obesecity. Invited from all corners of the country, emcees and producers hungry to showcase their skills contributed tracks, unbeknownst of the powerful ripple effect it would create. Bolstered by the humble independent label, the compilation birthed a generation of hip hop heavyweights, recognised today as the true pioneers of a flourishing industry. Hilltop Hoods, Muph & Plutonic, Bias B, Pegz, the late Hunter and more united to give the growing genre a voice. To celebrate its anniversary Obese Records is extremely proud to present Obesecity 2. A dual-disc compilation showcasing … Continue reading Obesecity 2

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Obesecity 2 – Track List Revealed

Jim Steps

10 years ago, at a time when Australian hip hop was still struggling to be heard, Obese Records released Obesecity. Invited from all corners of the country, emcees and producers hungry to showcase their skills contributed tracks, unbeknownst of the powerful ripple effect it would create. Bolstered by the humble independent label, the compilation birthed a generation of hip hop heavyweights, recognised today as the true pioneers of a flourishing industry. Hilltop Hoods, Muph & Plutonic, Bias B, Pegz, the late Hunter and more united to give the growing genre a voice. To celebrate its anniversary Obese Records is extremely … Continue reading Obesecity 2 – Track List Revealed

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MD – Electric Sky

Jim Steps

Hailing from Hobart mdusu (pronounced muh-DOO-soo) or MD or Duse, is one of Tasmania’s premier hip hop artists. Since his first live performance as an MC in 2003, the MC/producer has built himself a reputation Australia-wide for quality recordings and raucous live shows, a feat which is all the more remarkable considering the isolation of his home town. In just a few short years, he has performed alongside acts such as De La Soul, Jurassic 5, Jungle Brothers, Z-Trip, Swollen Members, The Herd, Drapht, Funkoars, Muph & Plutonic etc. and can even lay claim to having shared a stage with … Continue reading MD – Electric Sky

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Muph & Plutonic 2011 Wrap Up

Jim Steps

2011 has seen Muph & Plutonic hit stages again, playing Come Together, Essence, Reconciliation, Life’s A Beach festivals as a stripped back two piece with Plutonic on drums & Muph on the mic. They then hit the road on the national Party, Party, Party tour with Drapht throughout September / October. Plutonic continues to find extra hours in the week with his list of production credits continuing to reinforce his as one of the best & most prolific Australian beat producers in the game. Drapht, Gully Platoon, Horrowshow, Resin Dogs, TZU, Hilltop Hoods have all chosen to work with Plutonic Lab, … Continue reading Muph & Plutonic 2011 Wrap Up

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Drapht – One Digital TV Promo

Jim Steps

The Party, Party, Party tour is selling fast and will be one of the hip-hop tours of the year, don’t delay in getting your tickets as we expect a lot of shows on this run to sell out before the day, so get on it! Presented by The Ayems Records, Fidelity Corporation, vmusic.com.au, The Brag, Rave Magazine, Beat Magazine, dB Magazine & X-Press Magazine. Kicking off with Armidale University today (12 October) it’s the start of Drapht’s second last week on the road with Muph & Plutonic, Thundamentals, Layla and Dazastah for The Party, Party, Party Tour BUT everyone’s pretty pumped as they’re bringing it … Continue reading Drapht – One Digital TV Promo

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Plutonic Lab joins Hilltop Hoods on tour

Jim Steps

Plutonic Lab, best known as one of Australia’s leading hip hop producers & one half of Muph & Plutonic, has been hand picked to join Hilltop Hoods as their live drummer. 2012 will be a massive year for Hilltop Hoods, with Plutonic’s first official shows beginning in December with the Eminem tour, continuing with the Big Day Out & beyond. After years of hard work & contributions to the Australian Hip-Hop community, touring with Hilltop Hoods is a definite career highlight to Plutonic’s long list of achievements. Currently on tour with Drapht, Muph & Plutonic will continue as a duo, however the forthcoming WA & QLD … Continue reading Plutonic Lab joins Hilltop Hoods on tour

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Drapht – Party Party Party Tour

Jim Steps

The Party, Party, Party tour is selling fast and will be one of the hip-hop tours of the year, don’t delay in getting your tickets as we expect a lot of shows on this run to sell out before the day, so get on it! Presented by The Ayems Records, Fidelity Corporation, vmusic.com.au, The Brag, Rave Magazine, Beat Magazine, dB Magazine & X-Press Magazine. The tour hits capital cities and regional centers through September and October. In the last six months Muph & Plutonic have been hitting stages again, playing Come Together, Essence, Reconciliation festivals as a stripped back two piece with justPlutonic on drums & Muph on the mic. Most recently, Muph & Plutonic firmly stamped … Continue reading Drapht – Party Party Party Tour

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Drapht – The Party, Party, Party Tour 2011 feat. Muph & Plutonic

Jim Steps

Muph & Plutonic join Drapht on  The Party, Party, Party Tour 2011 – tickets on sale Friday August 5. Those out there in the know, know that Muph & Plutonic haven’t stopped working the last two years. However their projects have been happening behind the scenes. Now stepping back out on the road, the Melbourne-based hip-hop duo have been announced to join Drapht on The Party, Party, Party tour. The tour hits capital cities and regional centers through September and October. In the last six months Muph & Plutonic have been hitting stages again, playing Come Together, Essence, Reconciliation festivals as a stripped back two piece with just Plutonic … Continue reading Drapht – The Party, Party, Party Tour 2011 feat. Muph & Plutonic

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RECONciliation Beats feat. Urthboy & Muph + Plutonic

Jim Steps

Urthboy is stoked to be part of the huge RECONciliation Beats event at Musgrave Park, South Brisbane. Also playing is Muph & Plutonic, Impossible Odds, Jessica Mauboy, The Medics and many more. We’re on stage at 6pm. Tix are $25 through Oztix. Come for the party but share in the story that is genuine reconciliation with our proud Indigenous brothers and sisters. Plutonic Lab is one of Hip Hop’s illest producers and one of the few that slam dunks every remix he does. Urthboy has so much love and respect for the guy he wanted to share this remix he did of We Get Around with you. Enjoy … Continue reading RECONciliation Beats feat. Urthboy & Muph + Plutonic

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D’Opus & Roshambo – new album ‘Past Time’ out early April through Mercury Switch/Inertia

Jim Steps

Canberra producer & emcee duo D’Opus & Roshambo have teamed up again to bring out their long-awaited second LP Past Time, which includes the promotional single Come Find Out featuring Chanel Cole. The album will be released on April 8 on Mercury Switch Lab through Inertia. The duo have drawn from a pool of Australian artists to collaborate on songs throughout Past Time, with Hau (Koolism), Muph (Muph & Plutonic), Dialectrix, Scott Burns, and Mdusu all contributing guest verses to the album. Chanel Cole, member of trip hop group Spook, provides her unique voice on the tracks Bring Happiness and Come … Continue reading D’Opus & Roshambo – new album ‘Past Time’ out early April through Mercury Switch/Inertia

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Tuka – Will Rap For Tuka (Out Now) + Free Download

Jim Steps

After years of humbly impressing Australian audiences as a member of Thundamentals, Rumpunch and Sketch The Rhyme, it’s now time for emcee Tuka to step to the fore and distinguish himself as one of the country’s most exciting lyrical talents. As comfortable rocking over a stomping Gypsy horn line as he is over Dub-Reggae or a driving Boom Bap rhythm. Tuka’s debut LP Will Rap For Tuka is the culmination of years honing his craft, both in written form and performance and delivers one of 2010’s most diverse efforts right before the buzzer sounds. With only two guests on the … Continue reading Tuka – Will Rap For Tuka (Out Now) + Free Download

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Skryptcha – The Numbers Album Launch

Jim Steps

Skryptcha – The Numbers Album Launch! Supported by True Vibenation & Johnny Utah – Sept 4th Heralded as one of Australian Hip Hops best up and comers, Skryptcha brings his debut album The Numbers to the live arena. Debuting at Number 28 on the ARIA Urban Charts, Skryptcha has delivered what MAG describe as an an uncannily mature debut. Featuring production from world-class beatsmiths such as; Chasm, M-Phazes, Domingo (US) & Jase, Skryptcha has provided a glorious mix of soulful beats and intelligent lyricism. After supporting some of the nations biggest names (Pegz, Muph & Plutonic, Drapht, Hyjak N Torcha) … Continue reading Skryptcha – The Numbers Album Launch

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Chasm – Vida Sunshyne shows

Jim Steps

Chasm & Vida Sunshyne will be touring throughout Australia in July and July supporting The Beautiful Girls on their national tour. They will also be performing at the Winter Magic Festival in Katoomba and supporting Muph & Plutonic at the Hi-Fi Bar in Melbourne. Fri 4th June Supporting The Beautiful Girls @ Tivoli, Brisbane Sat 5th June Supporting The Beautiful Girls @ Tivoli, Brisbane Fri 11th June Supporting Muph & Plutonic @ Hi-Fi Bar, Melbourne Sat 19th June Winter Magic Festival @ Baroque, Katoomba Fri 25th June Supporting The Beautiful Girls @ The Palace, Melbourne Sat 10th July Supporting The … Continue reading Chasm – Vida Sunshyne shows

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Muph & Plutonic Headline HiFi Birthday Bash

Jim Steps

Iconic live music venue The HiFi are celebrating their birthday in June and have lined up Muph & Plutonic to headline shows at both their Melbourne and Brisbane locations. After touring the nation as part of this year’s Groovin’ The Moo festival, Muph & Plutonic will hit the HiFi June 11th in Melbourne before heading to Brisbane June 12th. Labelmates Chasm & Vida-Sunshyne will feature at the Melbourne show while Jess Harlen will perform at both dates. The Optimen and Rainman will feature in Brisbane with more to be announced shortly for Melbourne. Tickets for both shows are on sale … Continue reading Muph & Plutonic Headline HiFi Birthday Bash

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D’Opus & Roshambo – Come Find Out Tour

Jim Steps

Canberra hip-hop stalwarts and Triple J favorites, D’Opus & Roshambo are embarking on a new tour and are set to unleash some new material, spearheading it with their new single, Come Find Out, featuring Canberra darling Chanel Cole. Check it out here + news on the new album. The Canberra boys have supported the likes of Krafty Kuts, Muph & Plutonic, TZU, Downsyde, Koolism and a stack of others over the past two years. On the upcoming album Roshambo explains; “Our second album has been a long time coming. It is the album I’ve wanted to make ever since I … Continue reading D’Opus & Roshambo – Come Find Out Tour

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M-Phazes & Gully Platoon Double Album Launch Melbourne

Jim Steps

Bringing you one of Australian hip hop’s most anticipated nights, M-Phazes & Gully Platoon will launch their respective debut albums in a show that will boast an unprecedented array of guest appearances from some of the biggest names in the genre. Slated for March 27th at the Espy’s Gershwin Room, M-Phazes will launch his debut album, Good Gracious (named the Triple J ‘Feature Album’), featuring on-stage performances by Drapht, Phrase, Muph & Plutonic (w/ Candice Monique), Pegz, Illy, Delta, Dialectrix, Nine High, Mantra, 13th Son plus some very special guests. Gully Platoon (Pegz, Dialectrix, Joe New & DJ 2Buck) will … Continue reading M-Phazes & Gully Platoon Double Album Launch Melbourne

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Choose Mics – Beggars Can’t Be Choosers (April 9)

Jim Steps

Choose Mics, the duo comprising emcee Haunts and DJ/Producer Mules, would have to be a couple of the hardest working geezers in the biz. With their debut album Beggars Can’t Be Choosers hitting stores in April, Choose Mics have also just wrapped up a massive east coast tour with aussie heavy weights Phrase, Bliss N Eso and Muph & Plutonic, the timing couldn’t be better for them to drop their first official release. Now based on the Gold Coast, Birmingham born Haunts brings a fresh new flavour to the local hip hop scene. Described as a hard nosed and in … Continue reading Choose Mics – Beggars Can’t Be Choosers (April 9)

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D’Opus and Roshambo – Past Time (2010)

Jim Steps

D’Opus & Roshambo are set to unleash some new material, and are spearheading it with their new single Come Find Out, featuring Chanel Cole on the hook (alternatively, off the hook, depending on how you look at it). Ross Garrett (D.Opus) and Rowan Thomson (Roshambo) met in 2003; D’Opus already an established DJ having supported everyone from the Jungle Brothers, Q*Bert, Mr. Thing and De La Soul, while emcee Ro had built up an impressive reputation for spreading the hip hop gospel through his long-running show on 2XX FM. Taking inspiration from the golden era of hip hop, classic funk … Continue reading D’Opus and Roshambo – Past Time (2010)

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M-Phazes – Goodbye Gravity (1st single)

Jim Steps

The first single off M-Phazes’ debut album Good Gracious is titled Goodbye Gravity. M-Phazes work is met head on by Muph & Plutonics energetic live setting; resulting in a remarkable connection between live instrumentation (bass, keys & guitar with Plutonic Lab on percussion) orchestrated by M-Phazes and Muphs distinct vocal tone. Highlighted by Melbourne soul singer Candice Moniques choral hook, Goodbye Gravity is a certain achievement on its own. Stay tuned to your radio next week, as it’s been revealed that Good Gracious will be Triple J’s feature album of the week. You can also see from the pic below, … Continue reading M-Phazes – Goodbye Gravity (1st single)

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mdusu – new album + free mixtape

Jim Steps

Hailing from Hobart – Australia’s southern-most capital city, mdusu (pronounced muh-DOO-soo) is one of Tasmania’s premier hip hop artists. Since his first live performance as an emcee in 2003, the MC/producer has built himself a reputation Australia-wide for quality recordings and raucous live shows, a feat which is all the more remarkable considering the isolation of his home town. In just a few short years, he has performed alongside acts such as De La Soul, Jurassic 5, Jungle Brothers, Z-Trip, Swollen Members, The Herd, Drapht, Funkoars, Muph & Plutonic etc. and can even lay claim to having shared a stage … Continue reading mdusu – new album + free mixtape

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Sounds Like… Featuring: Muph and Plutonic + The Tongue

Jim Steps

“Sounds Like” presents the first of a series of live hip hop  acts to come through HVB this year: Headlined by none other than Muph and Plutionic, the night will be hosted by local legends DJ Skoob and Mathmatics. Supportes by: The Tongue, Blades and Urban Freeflo There will also be an artist impression wall for live street art on the night, more details on this soon. Where: Hunter Valley Brewery Tickets $20 + bf, available from http://www.bigtix.com.au, in-store at Maitland Music. $4 beers and spirits 8pm – 10pm Note: Door dress code policy will be relaxed, but no thongs … Continue reading Sounds Like… Featuring: Muph and Plutonic + The Tongue

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Obese Records & GDH Events Present:

Jim Steps

Obese Records and GDH Events are proud to present a huge night of aussie hip hop for those in and around Geelong. The gig will be happening December 12, 2009. Since joining forces in 2001, Muph & Plutonic have propelled themselves into the heart of Australian Hip-Hop and the wider music scene. The evolution of their cumulative talents has shone through both their unique live show and their stand-out albums, Hunger Pains (2004), Silence The Sirens (2006) and now their third and most mature album to date, And Then Tomorrow Came. Regarded among this country’s finest Hip Hop acts, the … Continue reading Obese Records & GDH Events Present:

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Mantra added to the Obese Block Party Tour 2009

Jim Steps

Obese Records’ latest family member is a late addition to the already spectacular lineup of performers at this year’s Block Party Tour. Mantra, has been confirmed to perform at the Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney legs of the tour joining Drapht, Muph & Plutonic, and Gully Platoon in those cities. The following Block Party dates will now include Mantra as a performing artist: Friday, October 9th – Sydney, NSW @ The Metro Drapht • Muph & Plutonic • Gully Platoon • Hyjak N Torcha • Spit Syndicate • Illy • Thundamentals • Skryptcha • Mantra Friday, October 16th – Brisbane, QLD … Continue reading Mantra added to the Obese Block Party Tour 2009

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Horrorshow – Inside Story

Jim Steps

Elefant Traks is proud to announce details for Inside Story, the second album from hip hop wonderkids Horrorshow. Inside Story is the follow up to Horrorshow’s much loved debut album, The Grey Space, and will be released on October 2nd. The first single Thoughtcrime (Doin’ My Think) has been well received on radio and the accompanying music video will be hitting screens shortly. The new single is now available for FREE download from http://www.horrorshowcrew.com and also for a limited time, the Triple J website. Horrorshow will be supporting Urthboy across the country on his upcoming Spitshine Tour (Sept-Nov). To get … Continue reading Horrorshow – Inside Story

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Block Party Tour 2009 – Full Lineups

Jim Steps

The final lineup for the 2009 Obese Records Block Party has been revealed. Along with headliners Drapht, Muph & Plutonic, and the newly formed Gully Platoon, the tour will feature Illy (on all dates), Thundamentals (on most) and a rotating schedule of artists including Hyjak N Torcha, Spit Syndicate, Coalition Crew, Skryptcha, Bias B, and Reason alongside one-off performances from Urthboy, Horrorshow, Hunter, Rainman, Cross Bred Mongrels, Beats Working and many more. The tour’s homecoming in Melbourne will feature an extensive 10-artist extravaganza to cap off the run before heading off for its curtain call in Hobart. The tour kicks … Continue reading Block Party Tour 2009 – Full Lineups

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OBESE BLOCK PARTY 2009

Jim Steps

It’s that time of year again……. 2009 will be the sixth instalment of the hugely successful OBESE BLOCK PARTY TOUR, and will feature headliners Drapht, Muph & Plutonic, and the newly formed Pegz group, Gully Platoon on a 10-date run across the country. The cream of the Obese Records roster and some very special guests will feature throughout the country including Illy, Spit Syndicate and Thundamentals, full lineups for every show will be announced shortly. The Obese Records Block Party is one of the Australia’s long-standing tours, providing aussie hip hop fans an up-close and live look at some of … Continue reading OBESE BLOCK PARTY 2009

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Sole’d Out- A documentary on the sneaker craze

Jim Steps

Australia’s reply to Just For Kicks, Sole’d Out premiers in Melbourne on the 31st of July. Low Budget will be performing on the night you can check the trailer here. Since their emergence in 2005, Low Budget has established an enduring presence on the Australian hip hop scene. Following the widespread buzz generated by their self-released mixtape in 2005, the group’s jazzy debut album, Magnasound, was one of the surprise success stories of 2006, drawing universal enthusiasm and praise from critics and fans alike. On the back of the critical triumph and public acclaim of Magnasound, Low Budget quickly solidified … Continue reading Sole’d Out- A documentary on the sneaker craze

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POWPOW – Muph & Pluto + DJ Bonez, Illy

Jim Steps

Get set for POWPOW. On Sunday July 12 get set to rock your socks off at the first installment of the Broken Panda SnowZone parties, aptly named POWPOW! Muph & Plutonic feat. DJ Bonez, headline the show with Illy launching, his debut album Long Story Short, we also have supports from DJ Dust & Mylestone. This show will be asure way to warm up from the freezing cold snow!! Get there! Tickerts are available from Freeride, Mt Buller and online  here. Continue reading POWPOW – Muph & Pluto + DJ Bonez, Illy