Tag: Overstand

allaussie hip hop music, allaussie hip hop news

Dazed Hyperstrike

Jim Steps

Here we have a dope little project from Melbourne based artist, Dazed. The project titled Hyperstrike is a collection of beats that didn’t fit in to any of the current projects Dazed has been working.  The project is available now as a free download and features 11 beats to delve into. All tracks are produced by Dazed with an encouraging call to action “bump it laying in the cut, spit something over it, DJ’s do your thing” Grab the project now by following the link here. Continue reading Dazed Hyperstrike

allaussie hip hop music, allaussie hip hop news, Overstand

Centa Left Feast For Kings

Jim Steps

Centa Left serve up an appetiser with ‘Feast For Kings’, the first single & video off their debut LP, ‘Nucleus’. Set for release on Melbourne’s Overstand; the LP marks the end of a two year hiatus for the ten man squad kicking off with this morish banger. Consumed by the idea that the elite are striving to control the earth‘s food supply, Centa Left project a tale of two mega-rich hedonists while also exploring the harsh reality that much of the planet must go without. ‘It’s a feast for kings, but you really ain’t invited’. Produced by Centa Left’s GRAND … Continue reading Centa Left Feast For Kings

allaussie hip hop music, The Overstand

Mol One to release 7″ vinyl Overstand Records

Jim Steps

The next Overstand release will be a limited edition 7″ vinyl featuring emcee Mol One, with production from Dazed. Keep an eye out in the next few months for more info. For now check out the brand new net banger titled The Real featuring production from The Oil Baron. You can do that in the player below.  Facebook  ||  Soundcloud Continue reading Mol One to release 7″ vinyl Overstand Records

allaussie hip hop music, allaussie hip hop news, Overstand

Mic Pompei Shift (Prod. Dazed)

Jim Steps

Mic Pompei is hip hop’s Charles Darwin – an evolutionary theorist delivering cutting rhymes and raw personal content, analysed through an eye constantly seeking the grey area. Partnering with Melbourne producer, Dazed, together they bring us his debut LP, Shift. Over an eclectic mix of sample-based and self-composed production, this talented MC uses his gift of the gab to deliver complex lyrics, eloquent flow, and a tale about a turning point. Pompei is an MC fighting for an evolution of the human psyche, for a change in our mentality. Born and bred in Glebe, raised by Greek Cypriots, white Anglos, … Continue reading Mic Pompei Shift (Prod. Dazed)

allaussie hip hop music, allaussie hip hop news, Overstand

Mic Pompei Head Bone Swoll feat.DJ Benny Kicks (Shift 3/9)

Jim Steps

Mic Pompei’s latest clip for Head Bone Swoll went live recently to coincide with the album (vinyl, CD) pre-orders which are now available on bandcamp. Head Bone Swoll feat. DJ Benny Kicks is orchestrated by Melbourne’s Dazed as Mic Pompei lays punch line-ridden rhymes over a haunting bboy-esqe break, banging braggadocio styles while spinning a tale of ego-slaughter and self reflection. You can pre-order the album Shift on limited edition vinyl, t-shirt combo, CD and digital download on here. Continue reading Mic Pompei Head Bone Swoll feat.DJ Benny Kicks (Shift 3/9)

allaussie hip hop music

Jp – The Road To Arkham

Jim Steps

Jp presents his brand new album, The Road to Arkham and will be released on September 1st. Jp has been working on this album for about 12 months with  J.Waters, who has produced 80% of the album, the other two tracks were produced by Dazed from Overstand and James Thompson from The High Society. The Road To Arkham features. One Sixth, Majestic Gage, Full Spectrum, Hyina Mufasa and is available for pre-order now, by following the link here. Jp performed live at Laundry Bar Fitzroy, VIC over the weekend. 1. Green Eyes w/ Hyina Mufasa 2. I Icarus 3. Whisky … Continue reading Jp – The Road To Arkham

allaussie hip hop music, allaussie hip hop news, DFTC Records

Sinks – Backlash

Jim Steps

2013 marks the debut long player from Melbourne emcee and producer Sinks with this crunching release titled Backlash. Guests on the album include Fatty Phew, Phil Gektor, Sparts, Dazed, Force, Mol One, Olsen, Pompei and Zee.  Production comes from Sinks as well as Ramzee, WIK, Dazed, Phil Gektor, Calski and Batsauce. A brand new clip has dropped coinciding with the release for the track Starts In The Mind. The video was filmed & edited By Jack Shelton courtesy of Finish With The Spinach Productions. You can check that out below. Live 2 Work was the first single to be released from Backlash and … Continue reading Sinks – Backlash