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Rapper Tag #43 – Pegz

Jim Steps

Business man, mentor, artist; Pegz is never a loss for words and rarely holds back from the issues he holds close. He is as unrelenting as he is introspective, always the barometer for truth from the streets of Melbourne, he continues to challenge himself in the ever growing success of local hip hop. Here we have Rapper Tag #43.  Respect to Plutonic Lab on the skins, Terry behind the lens and Reason for the tag. Pick up your copy of Drama through iTunes here.  Music video for Priceless (feat. 2buck, Dialectrix and Joe New) coming soon. Facebook  ||  Twitter  ||  Obese Records Continue reading Rapper Tag #43 – Pegz

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Spit Syndicate to release mixtape

Jim Steps

Fresh off an overseas hiatus, straight into the studio to work on their third album (due early 2012), Spit Syndicate have prepared a blazin’ 9 track mix-tape. This exclusive free online release will be available Friday 23rd September. “This is a way of thanking our fans, both new and old, for their support and patience with something fresh and free. We first made a name for ourselves by releasing mixtapes, this is a return to those roots – banging beats, sharp lyrics.” Nick Lupi Visit http://www.spitsyndicate.com for more information and tour dates leading up to their support slots on Illy’s … Continue reading Spit Syndicate to release mixtape

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Sonnyjim – The Psychonaut LP

Jim Steps

To Whom It May Concern:  I am writing to you on behalf of my client Sonnyjim, to inform you of his recent discontent at the bastardized image of hip-hop music portrayed and traded by popular culture. Gun toting, money fetishizing and the constant oppression of the proverbial “ho” reign supreme as rap’s status quo, and real underground hip-hop is seen as “whatever”. My client, Sonnyjim, is entirely repulsed that such a widely appreciated and intelligently honed form of “street-music” is constantly overlooked by the media in favour of the flavour of the month. In order to adequately resolve this situation, … Continue reading Sonnyjim – The Psychonaut LP

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Chasm & Lazy Grey Rusty Griz

Jim Steps

Sydney based producer Chasm is back! Check out the exclusive sneak-peek​ for the new single from Chasm & Lazy Grey available via iTunes August 5th through Obese Records. Be on the lookout for the next Chasm project coming towards the end of the year. Check out Rusty Griz below. Out on iTunes – August 5 through Obese Records Produced by Chasm. Lyrics written and performed by Lazy Grey. Recorded by Dcide @ The Family Home. Lazy Grey appears courtesy of Karsniogenics. Mixed & Mastered by Dan Elleson @ Dan’s Dojo Artwork by Dcide Continue reading Chasm & Lazy Grey Rusty Griz

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Bias B – Biaslife: Beginnings, Beats & Blessings Interview

Jim Steps

Australian hip hop pioneer Bias B has announced his retirement after an extremely influential solo career. His last show in Melbourne at The Corner Hotel was true testament to his genre-defining reign as one of local hip hop’s original kings. The venue packed out with representatives from all corners of the industry showing their support. Here’s what fellow industry innovators Reason, Ciecmate and Pegz have to say about the legendary Melbourne emcee; “Being the first Melbourne based emcee I had ever heard, I’ve always drawn inspiration from Bias B. I have the esteemed honour of calling him a true friend, an honour I cherish. As an artist … Continue reading Bias B – Biaslife: Beginnings, Beats & Blessings Interview

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Jehst – The Dragon Of An Ordinary Family (Out Now)

Jim Steps

The drifter returns! After a brief hiatus one the UK’s finest lyricists, Jehst has just released his fourth full length album The Dragon Of An Ordinary Family right here in Australia and we couldn’t be happier. Since putting out his own debut Premonitions in 1999 at only 19 years old, Jehst has fiercely established himself as the definition of an independent artist, going on to self release his first album FallingDown (2003), follow up Nuke Proof Suit (2005) and his production based album Underworld Epics Vol.1 (2006), we now see him present the 16-track LP The Dragon Of An Ordinary … Continue reading Jehst – The Dragon Of An Ordinary Family (Out Now)

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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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Thundamentals – Foreverlution (July 29)

Jim Steps

When KON (KingOfNothing) artist Pencil Rebellion agreed to rock the cover art for the Thundamentals highly anticipated sophomore album Foreverlution we knew it would be nothing short of epic. We’ve scored a sneak peek at the two options for the album due for release on  July 29,  through Obese Records. So without further a due feast your eyes below and be sure to cop yourself a copy when it drops! Respected Sydney Hip Hop crew Thundamentals have been getting your heads nodding from bedrooms to festivals across Australia since their self titled E.P in 2008. To celebrate Thundamentals impending release of their sophomore … Continue reading Thundamentals – Foreverlution (July 29)

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2nd Show Announced: Official 2011 Winter Block Party In The Snow

Jim Steps

This year we’re heading to the SNOW!! Obese Records invites you to the Official 2011 Winter Block Party. Grab your gear, load the car and get your mates into action for this year’s biggest road trip!! Proudly presented by Obese Records and The Station, tickets to these special events will sell out fast so be sure to get in quick. The line-up boasts the cream of the Obese Records crop, over two massive nights; Illy, Phaze One, Dialectrix, Pegz, Spit Syndicate, Thundamentals & Skryptcha who’ll be rocking The Station until it’s time to hit the slopes. This massive celebration of … Continue reading 2nd Show Announced: Official 2011 Winter Block Party In The Snow

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Can You Dig It? In Good Company, Matte Blac, T-Bar & more!

Jim Steps

Head on down to The Workers Club for Can You Dig It? Hip Hop Showcase in Melbourne this Thursday night. Featuring: In Good Company (Whisper. Syntax, Breach), Matte Blac, Vintage Seed & T-Bar. This is going to be a massive night, so head down for some of the freshest hip hop in Melbourne. In Good Company Bluntly, each an accomplished recording artist in their own right, four Melbourne musicians have joined forces to create a free downloadable album for a clambering fast paced audience that is slowly becoming apathetic to the notion of the local music industry. Each with years … Continue reading Can You Dig It? In Good Company, Matte Blac, T-Bar & more!

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Hunter: The Documentary (Teaser)

Jim Steps

Robert Hunter was once know as the hard man of the local hip hop scene. Like rock stars in the past, hard drinking and drug taking went hand in hand with the music, and nobody went harder than Huntz. When Hunter was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2009, the last thing he expected was the huge outpouring of respect and support from the music scene he helped to build. Fans and big name artists alike rallied for the fundraising campaign Heat for Huntz, raising thousands of dollars for Hunter and his four year old son Marley. Now aged 35 and … Continue reading Hunter: The Documentary (Teaser)

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Hunter & Mortar – Fear and Loathing (Out Today)

Jim Steps

Two of Perths veteran MC’s from the mighty Syllabolix Crew combine to deliver probably the most outstanding foray into rap music in recent history. Never have two artists battled against such overwhelming odds and risen above all expectation, low as they may be, to shine like two beacons of hope in a world full of disappointment and blandness passed off as original music. They are to be held in the greatest of esteems and heralded as the second coming of rap. Ressurected Messianic figures who bring joy to the masses, wisdom to the unenlightened, hope to the hopless and on … Continue reading Hunter & Mortar – Fear and Loathing (Out Today)

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Hunter: The Documentary (Preview) + New track from ‘Fear & Loathing’ (May 6)

Jim Steps

Robert Hunter was once know as the hard man of the local hip hop scene. Like rock stars in the past, hard drinking and drug taking went hand in hand with the music, and nobody went harder than Huntz. When Hunter was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2009, the last thing he expected was the huge outpouring of respect and support from the music scene he helped to build. Fans and big name artists alike rallied for the fundraising campaign Heat for Huntz, raising thousands of dollars for Hunter and his four year old son Marley.  Now aged 35 and … Continue reading Hunter: The Documentary (Preview) + New track from ‘Fear & Loathing’ (May 6)

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BBS – Qualified: Album Launch (April 23, Melbourne)

Jim Steps

BBS are four hardworking musicians consisting of J Stark, Rare and Jorgan with J Twice on the decks. Since releasing their debut mixtape 3 mics and we swear in 2008 BBS have been busy doing countless numbers of shows ranging from the Bsound shows with artist such as Phrase, Illy, Fluent Form, Pez and 360 to Phrase’s Clockwork album launch in Melbourne and M-Phazes/Gully Platoon’s recent album launch. It’s time to celebrate the much anticipated album release by BBS titled Qualified due out the first week of April. Guest’s such as Illy (Obese Records) , Fluent Form, Skryptcha (Obese Records), … Continue reading BBS – Qualified: Album Launch (April 23, Melbourne)

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Red Fox Records: City Wide Krew – Garden State EP

Jim Steps

From the hills of Mt Hotham to the streets of Melbourne City; from a sold out show with the Funkoars to your best mates backyard; from party raps to lyrical wisdom, City Wide Krew are about to become the one hip hop group you wished you’d heard of first. Originally a duo consisting of Fusion MC and Sammy Rocswell, City Wide Krew (aptly named, due to Fusion’s home in Melbourne and Rocswell residence in Geelong) overcame geographical distance through a mutual love of listening to and making hip hop music. Long trips down the Geelong freeway become rigueur de jour … Continue reading Red Fox Records: City Wide Krew – Garden State EP

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Sydney Hip Hop Artists Unite for QLD Floods Relief

Jim Steps

GigTone is proud to present: Blood’s Thicker Than, Water (Sydney Hip Hop QLD Floods Relief Gig) Wednesday 19th January @ Tone. Sydney’s Hip Hop elite has banded together to hold a fundraiser for victims of the Queensland Floods – some of which have family or friends directly affected, and everyone jumped at the chance to help out. Blood’s Thicker Than Water will feature a special appearance from Melbourne’s Briggs (Golden Era) and a stellar line-up of Sydney hip hop acts including Ozi Batla (Elefant Traks), Spit Syndicate (Obese), The Tongue (Elefant Traks), Dialectrix (Obese),  That’s Them, The Last Kinection (Elefant … Continue reading Sydney Hip Hop Artists Unite for QLD Floods Relief

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Illy – The Chase – 14 Tracks In 14 Days [Day 14]

Jim Steps

The anticipation for Illy’s second album, The Chase, continues to grow with the announcement that Triple J has selected it as next week’s Feature Album. Tune in to Triple J all week for your chance to hear more from The Chase! The album’s first single, It Can Wait (feat. Owl Eyes), was the 3rd and 4th most played track on Triple Jfor the last two weeks respectively. The single has also gained across the board NOVA adds through the country, including Nova 969 (Sydney), Nova 919 (Adelaide), Nova 1069 (Brisbane) along with night time rotation nationally. Expect a brand new music video for the single to hit the airwaves very … Continue reading Illy – The Chase – 14 Tracks In 14 Days [Day 14]

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Illy – The Chase – 14 Tracks In 14 Days [Day 13]

Jim Steps

The anticipation for Illy’s second album, The Chase, continues to grow with the announcement that Triple J has selected it as next week’s Feature Album. Tune in to Triple J all week for your chance to hear more from The Chase! The album’s first single, It Can Wait (feat. Owl Eyes), was the 3rd and 4th most played track on Triple Jfor the last two weeks respectively. The single has also gained across the board NOVA adds through the country, including Nova 969 (Sydney), Nova 919 (Adelaide), Nova 1069 (Brisbane) along with night time rotation nationally. Expect a brand new music video for the single to hit the airwaves very … Continue reading Illy – The Chase – 14 Tracks In 14 Days [Day 13]

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Illy – The Chase – 14 Tracks In 14 Days [Day 11]

Jim Steps

The anticipation for Illy’s second album, The Chase, continues to grow with the announcement that Triple J has selected it as next week’s Feature Album. Tune in to Triple J all week for your chance to hear more from The Chase! The album’s first single, It Can Wait (feat. Owl Eyes), was the 3rd and 4th most played track on Triple Jfor the last two weeks respectively. The single has also gained across the board NOVA adds through the country, including Nova 969 (Sydney), Nova 919 (Adelaide), Nova 1069 (Brisbane) along with night time rotation nationally. Expect a brand new music video for the single to hit the airwaves very … Continue reading Illy – The Chase – 14 Tracks In 14 Days [Day 11]

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It’s all about the paint – Ironlak update

Jim Steps

SOFLES | Adelaide exhibition recap. A couple of photos from Sofles’ solo exhibition at Bull N Bear in Adelaide last week + some black and white sketches. Photos thanks to Selina Miles. 1/6 | Ironlak freestyle @ Obese Records Store 1/6 Ironlak freestyle at Obese Records store (Melbourne). Another day at Obese Records with 1/6 dropping a freestyle about the colour range from Ironlak paint. Can you pick all the colours mentioned? Download the 1/6 mixtape here Continue reading It’s all about the paint – Ironlak update

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Illy – The Chase – 14 Tracks In 14 Days [Day 8]

Jim Steps

The anticipation for Illy’s second album, The Chase, continues to grow with the announcement that Triple J has selected it as next week’s Feature Album. Tune in to Triple J all week for your chance to hear more from The Chase! The album’s first single, It Can Wait (feat. Owl Eyes), was the 3rd and 4th most played track on Triple J for the last two weeks respectively. The single has also gained across the board NOVA adds through the country, including Nova 969 (Sydney), Nova 919 (Adelaide), Nova 1069 (Brisbane) along with night time rotation nationally. Expect a brand new … Continue reading Illy – The Chase – 14 Tracks In 14 Days [Day 8]

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Dialectrix – Pieces of a Puzzle Video

Jim Steps

The video for the single Pieces of a Puzzle from Dialectrix – Audio Projectile album.
 Film clip directed and created by Versus. The unique synergy created between artists was a defining character in the creativity and success of hip hop during the 1990s. Hip hop crews were bound together by their ideas in the moment and this interaction, at times tense, marked an incredible era in the genre’s history. Dialectrix, along with Mercury Prize winner Plutonic Lab and prolific Sydney DJ 2buck have taken this historical approach to produce Audio Projectile, the second album from one of Australia’s most talented wordsmiths. The album is the … Continue reading Dialectrix – Pieces of a Puzzle Video

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Illy The Chase – 14 Tracks In 14 Days [Day 7]

Jim Steps

In the lead up to the release of his anticipated second album The Chase, Melbourne MC Illy has launched ‘14 Tracks in 14 Days’. What is 14 Tracks in 14 Days you ask? Commencing last Friday the 15th of October.Illy will be uploading 1 track per day off his new album The Chase for streaming via his official website www.illyal.com Each track will be accompanied by a detailed description of the song, sharing exclusive details like the meanings behind the songs through to the recording process. This is intended to give fans not only an in-depth insight into the album, but also an idea of … Continue reading Illy The Chase – 14 Tracks In 14 Days [Day 7]

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Illy The Chase – 14 Tracks In 14 Days [Day 6]

Jim Steps

In the lead up to the release of his anticipated second album The Chase, Melbourne MC Illy has launched ‘14 Tracks in 14 Days’. What is 14 Tracks in 14 Days you ask? Commencing last Friday the 15th of October.Illy will be uploading 1 track per day off his new album The Chase for streaming via his official website www.illyal.com Each track will be accompanied by a detailed description of the song, sharing exclusive details like the meanings behind the songs through to the recording process. This is intended to give fans not only an in-depth insight into the album, but also an idea of … Continue reading Illy The Chase – 14 Tracks In 14 Days [Day 6]

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The Winnie Coopers – Surface Parasites Album Launch [QLD]

Jim Steps

Geek hip-hop all-stars, The Winnie Coopers return in style with the launch of their hotly tipped new album Surface Parasites on October 23 at Fitzy’s Loganholme for a one night only Brisbane hip-hop triple bill party which also features The Optimen and The Coalition Crew. The Winnie Coopers have been working hard to move this country forward and out of a musical recession that… has seen the increase in boat arrivals for the likes of Justin Beiber, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry and have therefore taken the extraordinary fiscal approach by appointing a 15 year old school student as their … Continue reading The Winnie Coopers – Surface Parasites Album Launch [QLD]

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Illy The Chase – 14 Tracks In 14 Days [Day 5]

Jim Steps

In the lead up to the release of his anticipated second album The Chase, Melbourne MC Illy has launched ‘14 Tracks in 14 Days’. What is 14 Tracks in 14 Days you ask? Commencing last Friday the 15th of October. Illy will be uploading 1 track per day off his new album The Chase for streaming via his official website http://www.illyal.com Each track will be accompanied by a detailed description of the song, sharing exclusive details like the meanings behind the songs through to the recording process. This is intended to give fans not only an in-depth insight into the … Continue reading Illy The Chase – 14 Tracks In 14 Days [Day 5]

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Illy: The Chase Album Preview – 14 Tracks In 14 Days

Jim Steps

In the lead up to the release of his anticipated second album The Chase, Melbourne MC Illy has launched ‘14 Tracks in 14 Days’. What is 14 Tracks in 14 Days you ask? Commencing last Friday the 15th of October. Illy will be uploading 1 track per day off his new album The Chase for streaming via his official website http://www.illyal.com Each track will be accompanied by a detailed description of the song, sharing exclusive details like the meanings behind the songs through to the recording process. This is intended to give fans not only an in-depth insight into the … Continue reading Illy: The Chase Album Preview – 14 Tracks In 14 Days

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allaussie spotlight on: DJ Wasabi

Jim Steps

To Australian hip-hop, dnb and dubstep heads, DJ Wasabi needs no introduction. The 25-year old turntablist, DJ, producer and youth mentor has amassed quite a reputation and following throughout his 13 years behind the decks. Long considered one of the pioneers of the Melbourne urban scene, Wasabi holds down three separate weekly club residencies, national tours, youth mentor programs and is the head engineer at Tetris Sound Studios in Brunswick. Wasabi’s much sought after DJ skills have landed him gigs djing for Kool Kieth earlier this year and supports for Redman & Method Man, Jean Grae, Talib Kwali, Scribe, DJ … Continue reading allaussie spotlight on: DJ Wasabi

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Jagermeister Independent Music Awards – Hip Hop Focus

Jim Steps

Proudly presented by Channel [V], NOVA, and MySpace, the fifth Annual Jagermeister Independent Music Awards (formally known as the Jagermeister AIR Awards) will be held on Friday October 1st at The Forum Theatre in Melbourne. The event is a rare opportunity to join great Australian Musicians and the Industry at large, as they celebrate success with the Award winners, and enjoy performances by some of the country’s most sought after artists. The Jagermeister Independent Music Awards  are Australia’s only official independent music awards, rewarding the country’s highest achieving independent artists across all genres, in any given year. The evening will feature performances … Continue reading Jagermeister Independent Music Awards – Hip Hop Focus

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Mission Cambodia – Support Needed

Jim Steps

Sunday November 7th will see some of Melbourne’s most talented DJ’s and artists joining together at Miss Libertine for a massive day of bass, barbeque and beats in support of The Cambodian Kids Foundation.  With two rooms covering hip hop, dubstep, reggae and DnB as well as a barbeque on the balcony and giveaways from our sponsors, it’s sure to be a great day, so come get ya skank on and in doing so help contribute towards some less fortunate others at the same time.   In late November three people will be heading over to Cambodia as part of … Continue reading Mission Cambodia – Support Needed