Charismatic and hugely motivated Canberra rapper Citizen Kay has just released his brand new LP, ‘Belly of the Beast’. Fans of big-hearted, intelligent, party-time hip hop can get it via ONETWO right now, just in time to catch him on … Continue reading Citizen Kay releases new project with ONETWO
Hydrofunk Records has been delivering fresh and tasty Australian hip-hop since before the turn of this century and over the past few years have had a stack of incredible local and international artist through its doors to create, record, mix, … Continue reading Hydrofunk Records Celebrates 20 Years of Australian Hip-Hop
Fresh off the back of their mammoth sold out Australia and New Zealand Off The Grid Tour which wrapped up over the weekend, Bliss n Eso today reveal the video for the fourth single from their #1 debuting, highly acclaimed … Continue reading Bliss N Eso Reveal Video For ‘Believe feat. Mario’ + Off The Grid Tour Wrap
One of the biggest names in rap, 50 Cent returns to Australia in 2018 for two massive shows in Sydney and Melbourne, celebrating the 15th anniversary of his seminal album ‘Get Rich Or Die Trying’. The record that took him … Continue reading 50 Cent Celebrates The 15th Anniversary Of ‘Get Rich Or Die Trying’ With Two Massive Outdoor Events In Australia
Rap’s resident bad boy, Ivan Ooze is an anomaly who’s short career thus far can be likened to that of an organised whirlwind. When we first learnt of the Melbourne based artist, he was garnering early acclaim via his hugely popular rap … Continue reading Bounce That is the brand new single from Ivan Ooze
FOMO Festival hits Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney this weekend with final release tickets available for Adelaide and Brisbane, Sydney has sold out! The festival is pleased to announce that due to overwhelming demand, special guest Desiigner, Metro Boomin and JME sideshows have been added. Taking it’s all killer no filler line-up to Melbourne and Perth, (tickets on sale Wednesday 21st Dec 2016 at 10am Local Time for these cities) audiences will be able to witness these incredible artists debut Australian performances over January. The news joins the recently announced Desiigner Under 18s show at Enmore Theatre, Sydney – answering the prayers of school … Continue reading FOMO Festival Kicks Off This Weekend + Adelaide Set Times
Mention Rainman amongst the initiated and the respect attributed to his name is palatable. Recognised nationally as one of Queensland’s finest, Rainman’s list of collaborations, support slots and guest appearances reads like a who’s who of local hip hop. The Herd’s Urthboy said it well: “destined to become a positive and very listenable force… with laidback but self-assured flows and a gift for hooks and phrases. One of Brisbane’s best-kept secrets”. He’s been a feature artist on triple j’s Hip Hop Show and played alongside everyone from Grandmaster Flash (USA), Ice Cube (USA) and Jungle Brothers (USA) through to The … Continue reading Rainman Fire In The Belly (10 Year Anniversary Deluxe Digital Version)
Mikoen is a Sydney based MC and a founding member of the now-defunct Daily Meds crew, Mikoen also helped form Reverse Polarities and the independent label Big Village Records. With hundreds of live shows under his belt, Mikoen has been performing and releasing music since 2006. Now in late 2016, Mikeon has branched out to release a brand new single titled “Aussie Slang”. The new track features production from Caustic Yoda, who has worked on numerous local releases including Tuka’s debut solo release, Thundamentals Foreverlution, Waza’s Crooked Jaw LP and many, many more. Grab the new joint by using the player … Continue reading Mikoen Aussie Slang (prod. by Caustic Yoda)
Raised in the Australian Capital, now in Melbourne, Context has just released a new clip/single titled Route 11. From his house to his spaceship and eventually, to out of space – this video is of epic proportions. With a heavy self-produced beat, smooth flow, Dayne Edward visuals and on point cuts by his main man Buick, this is Context’s most polished piece yet. The full EP titled Rogue Astronaut will be landing early 2017. With cheeky lines, pocket flows and a heavy UK influence – a unique sound emerges. With a high-energy show backed by classic beats, Context has honed his … Continue reading Context Route 11 Official Video
Keeping active for over a decade, Sydney-born Scarecrow currently calls Canberra home. Scarecrow best known as one-half of hip hop duo Beat Theory has just released his carefully crafted debut solo EP release. Get ready for ‘Tadpoles in the Machine’. Tadpoles in the Machine is thematically diverse, from eerie themes inspired by the television show Dexter to tracks written while pondering under a tree post hip hop gigs. Maintaining a personal touch, the release also focuses on life’s journey, personal growth, reflection on the past and what it all means as an outlook for the future. Guest appearances from Toddla … Continue reading Scarecrow Tadpoles in the Machine EP
An impressionist view of a romantic relationship, the ‘Think About It’ video looks at the bittersweet cycle of happiness and pain we feel in relationships. Filmed with the focus on real life lovers Los Angeles based Jess and Corey, the moments of real tenderness to power play are shared with the bed as the centre stage. Directed by ARIA Award winning Kris Moyes (Presets, Architecture In Helsinki, Sia), the Australian filmmaker injects pop culture references into these moments so they take on a surreal or absurd quality while viewing the relationship through a ‘feminine gaze’. The video release follows the … Continue reading Thundamentals New Video “Think About It Feat. Peta & The Wolves”
Earlier this year, the journey of a lone trippy boy came to a head in May when he released his mixtape ‘Free Mined’ into the world. Having spent the better half of 2016 as Ivan Ooze’s tour DJ – Melbourne … Continue reading Juñor Takes Us On A Visual Journey With “Free Mined / 3 Eyes / Vortex”
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
Big Village Records co founder and manager, Rapaport, latest single ‘What I Got’ has just been nominated for a FBi SMAC award for Best Song! The new Ribongia produced tribal banger, featuring Billie McCarthy, was released in September, to a packed out show at Brighton Up Bar featuring a full live band and a swarm of special guests. The single is the first release from Rapport’s forthcoming album Village Idiot, due early 2017. Rapaport is taking his explosive live show on the road, with the Sydney and Perth leg done, and Melbourne & Brisbane up next! The single has already been added to rotation on FBi Radio. Check out the new stripped back video … Continue reading Rapaport ‘What I Got’ Nominated for FBi SMAC Best Song Award!
Brisbane-based trap lord NOY follows up the HUGE vibes on his previous single “We Buzzin’” with Miracle, this time teaming up with one of Australia’s hottest and most sought-after rappers Ivan Ooze on ‘Swarm’. In a huge 2016 that’s already seen the young DJ/producer notch off an impressive 28-date tour of Australia and New Zealand in support of We Buzzin’, the timing is peak for his latest collaboration with Ivan Ooze, who comes fresh off the back of his latest single Bills alongside the legendary Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah and accompanying 7-date Australian capital city tour. On this record, the … Continue reading New Music: Noy feat. Ivan Ooze ‘Swarm’
Following the exciting news that “We Got It From Here… Thank You 4 Your Service” is now available for pre-order A Tribe Called Quest have begun posting some incredible murals from around the world to their Instagram. Included is a brilliant creation from Sydney artist Mistery. The group will continue posting murals from around the world including another brilliant design from Melbourne. Pre-Order || Official || Instagram Continue reading A Tribe Called Quest Sydney Mural By Mistery
Don’t Look Down features a vast array of collaborators – Paul Dempsey, Paul Kelly, 360, Arie-Elle, Kota Banks, TYS, Hailey Cramer and Raymes, with emerging beatmaker aKidCalledJay taking on a pivotal role. The first single to be lifted from the album is the soaring ‘Calling Out’ featuring Paul Dempsey who brings his unique vocal touch to the song. Added to Triple J on high rotation, it’s a wonderful opening chapter to this challenging musical tale. Another album highlight is ‘They Try To Tell Me’, a tongue in cheek, jaunty little track featuring 360, who by PEZ’s own account, brings a … Continue reading Pez They Try To Tell Me feat. 360
Mr Grevis opens up with the brutally honest song ‘I Am Meth’ brings to light the issues everyday Australians face with the ice epidemic We be catching up on those Shake Down Records release’s with the latest form Mr Grevis, I Am Meth. Taken from past life experiences and stories, Grevis says most people have known someone who has been affected by this terrible drug and things should change. Mr. Grevis, WA’s most affable emcee and most recent inductee into the almighty Sylabollix crew returns after his second album My Escape and the popular debut release The Sampler. Already receiving … Continue reading Mr Grevis I Am Meth Official Video
Playing Falls Festival this summer This is the Uber driver passing you the aux chord on the way to the turn up. This is an open bar with no commitments the following day. This is your pre-party, party and kick on, all rolled into one. This is “Inhibitions”. One of Australia’s most dynamic hip hop duos, Spit Syndicate return with this brand new, feel-good track. Fusing garage with trap with Spit Syndicate’s trademark sleek style, “Inhibitions” showcases a stylish, forward-thinking side to the Sydney duo and was produced by Styalz Fuego who was also at the helm for “Know Better”, … Continue reading Spit Syndicate signs to Inertia Music, reveals new track “Inhibitions”
Mailer Daemon Presents the final chapter of the Ronin Trilogy (a cyberpunk, post-trap, alternative hip hop saga) with the lead single appropriately titled: ‘Automation’, It’s a funky and fun upbeat bravado jam that showcases Mailer Daemon’s unique mix of 80s/90s … Continue reading Mailer Daemon Ronin 3 feat. Sage
There’s just over a week to plan that outfit, charge that phone and get that mate who was on the fence over the fence. Still not sure? The THIS THAT timetable and map might help. Dropping today, these set times have all the markings of a carefully curated good time. This Stage, That Stage and The Other Stage are firing on all fronts with almost ten hours of absolute killer sets. Chill through the afternoon with Jess Kent, Koi Child and Sampa the Great. Bring on the sunset with the twee sounds of Ball Park Music and kick on into … Continue reading THIS THAT playing times announced, map released
To celebrate the announcement of Sampa the Great’s latest project, “HERoes” she will be taking the stage at both Oxford Art Factory in Sydney and Corner Hotel in Melbourne onNovember 3 and 4 respectively. In anticipation Sampa the Great has … Continue reading Sampa the Great HERoes
Having released their debut single ‘Welcome Home‘ just last month, Melbourne duo Otis High have announced their debut EP ‘Freedom of Choice‘ ahead of their first national tour. ‘Freedom of Choice‘ transplants their live and energetic party sound into the studio, with a reminiscent boom bap styling similar to that of The Funkoars and Australian favourites Hilltop Hoods – whilst still maintaining a contemporary flair. Otis High are a 2 man hip hop group from Melbourne consisting of DJ Marshall and MC MHz. Formerly known as The D.Y.E, Otis High was formed when one member stepped aside for personal reasons, … Continue reading Otis High Freedom of Choice EP
Midas.Gold AKA Ket Lawd is an enigma. Born on a summer storms night to a grandiose choir of baby angels on stage for Ghost Face Killah. He’s made a name for himself creating some dopest tracks this side of the hemisphere, and his latest single ‘000000’ is no exception to this. A track that brings together some atmospheric sounds and killer lines, Midas.Gold smashes a powerful break through release with ‘000000’; a track that packs a few surprises and is certain to turn heads. With comparisons to “the first time you touched your private parts” by Midas.Gold himself, ‘000000’ is certain to make you feel something. The track pumps … Continue reading Midas.Gold OOOOOO
As we return for the first episode of aahh Podcast for the new year, we have a massive show in store. Our guest today hails from South Australia, he is an MC and producer. He has just been selected by MusicSA to perform at the Clipsal 500 Concert held in Adelaide. Our guest also has a brand new album on the way. allaussiehiphop.com will be revealing some exclusive news surrounding the album, so be sure to tune in for that. Press play, sit back and enjoy! You can keep up to date with all the latest news and music from … Continue reading New Podcast Episode With Emcee/Producer Koolta
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