Sydney rapper and emcee Frogman has just released his new single ‘Just Go In’ taken from his debut EP ‘Pond Scum’ set to be released next month. Just Go In walks a different path in terms of production for the … Continue reading Beastside Member And Big Village Alumni Frogman Released The Second Single From His Debut Solo EP Pond Scum ‘Just Go In’
For over 10 years this gregarious Sydney MC has been honing his style of rapid fire, hard hitting, social and political commentary, with critically acclaimed groups such as Daily Meds and Sketch the Rhyme. Now, the time has finally come … Continue reading Rapper P.Smurf Announces New Album ‘Playin’ The Blues’ & Pozible Campaign
Village Idiot is an album three years in the making and boasts a diverse range of tracks featuring production by Kid Fiction, Ribongia, Joelistics, Arctic & P.Major, & vocal features from Mantra, P.Smurf, Ellesquire, Omar Musa, Tenth Dan, Joe New … Continue reading Rapaport New Album ‘Village Idiot’ Out March 2 Preorders Available Now
In the last 5 years P. Smurf has released two solo mixtapes, an EP and two 7” vinyls, while touring extensively across Australia as both a solo artist and with his respective groups. As a founding member of Daily Meds, … Continue reading P. Smurf releases new 7″ Vinyl ‘Lock Outlaws’
Showcasing the sounds and visions of Sydney based hip hop record label Big Village Records, co-founders Rapaport and P.Smurf have just announced that they will be joined by two of the label’s most prominent signees in Mathas and Omar Musa for ‘The Big Vacation’ national tour! Fresh, deft and banging, ‘The Big … Continue reading Be Ready feat. Mathas, Omar Musa, Rapaport & P.Smurf
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
The first song taken from P.Smurf’s forthcoming release, the “Champion Sound Remixtape”, using beats from the 2003 Jaylib LP. The Remixtape will be released to pay tribute to the late, great Jay Dilla, the release will be available for free … Continue reading P.Smurf Champion Sound Remixtape
Nominated for an Australian Music Prize for their debut record, progressive 4 piece rap/beats crew Daily Meds are back with sophomore album Sour Milk, a powerful snapshot of our times captured through ferocious raps, soaring vocals and next level beats. Lead … Continue reading Daily Meds Sour Milk Album Tour
Mailer Daemon marks October 3rd (MGM) with his debut Ronin LP, a 90s referential rock album that baptizes bass-heavy-cyberpunk-rap in shoegaze alt-rock guitars. This takes Mailer from ‘Producer’, to legitimately innovative artist in his own right, having notably written, performed, produced, and mixed the album entirely himself, with flowered patches from guests such as Lou Millar of Twin Caverns. Having solidified a noteworthy sound in the forces of Australian Hip Hop, Mailer doesn’t lean on honorary collaboration stripes from last year’s Gravitas EP elite like Jeswon of the Thundamentals, The Tongue, P Smurf of the Daily Meds, and Jackie Onassis. … Continue reading Mailer Daemon Ronin LP
Context & Jimmy Flipshyt are a Canberra/Cairns duo that keep hip hop simple through classic beat making methods and on point flow. The two artists have been working hard for the past year on a brand new release titled Fire … Continue reading Context & Jimmy Flipshyt Fire In The Basement
After nearly a year of work, Fire In The Basement by Context & Jimmy Flipshyt is now live! The EP weighs in at 8 tracks in total and features guest verses from BVA, P.Smurf, Sinks, Stateovmind, Mattrix and Dane One. Venturing back into boom bap territory – this release respects the old school whilst showing growth by both artists in lyricism and production. With their first clip just around the corner, this release is definitely one to keep an eye out for. In addition, the duo will also be releasing the EP at Transit Bar (CBR) on September 5 with … Continue reading Context & Jimmy Flipshyt Fire In The Basement LP
Hailing from the artistically bountiful Blue Mountains come Cooking With Caustic, a soul/hip hop/funk collective unlike any other. Cooking With Caustic consists of core members Caustic (beats, keys and production), DJ Cost (turntables), Jarv Benaud (bass), Stephen Noble (saxophone), and Marc Brown (trombone). Though they’ve been jamming for years; first meeting whilst working in hospitality together, From Mercury To Pluto is the group’s debut LP. The album pays homage to the classic sounds of 90’s hip hop, as well as focusing on big beat, groove, and turntablism. “Rather than an album being about one vocalist, this is about a collection of … Continue reading Cooking With Caustic From Mercury To Pluto
After a year in hiding, Context & Jimmy Flipshyt have announced that this August will see the release of their second joint EP, Fire In The Basement. Weighing in at a solid eight tracks, the EP features the classic boom bap sound that the duo have become known for. With guest verses from BVA, P.Smurf, Sinks, Stateovmind, Mattrix and Dane One, this release is set to be the biggest yet from the Canberra/Cairns alliance. The pair first started making music together in 2012, writing tracks for Context’s debut solo EP, The Monkey Bars. It soon became clear that they had … Continue reading Context & Jimmy Flipshyt Fire In The Basement
Big Village is proud to present Cross City Sessions: Vol 1. East Side a brand new event focused on showcasing local talent from across our fine city of Sydney. Each event will be held in a different corner of the city and will give hand-picked young artists the chance to link-up and perform alongside some of their favourite Big Village acts. Recognising the hot bed of talent spread across Sydney Big Village came up with a way to share the love and shine some light on up and coming artists they believe will hold the torch high for the hip hop … Continue reading Cross City Sessions: Big Village shines light on local talent
After a prolonged gestation, and increased expectation, Sydney hip hop crew Reverse Polarities – from the Big Village co-operative, and comprising members of the 2013 Australian Music Prize finalists Daily Meds – renowned for politically charged lyrics, rapid fire rhymes … Continue reading Reverse Polarities – On The Contrary East Coast Tour
Freshly Squeezed is back in 2014 with an allstar underground Hip Hop lineup, gathered together to support one of Sydneys most infamous artists, and one of Australia’s most innovative and respected MC’s, Hyjak. He will be launching his new album The Light At The End Of The Tunnel. Joining him on the bill we have Melbourne young gun Dr Flea, who will also be launching his recently released EP Keep On Moving. To add to the list we have DJ Izm from the one and only Bliss N Eso, Big Village Records rep P.Smurf, Broken Tooth Entertainment vet Swarmy, western Sydney up n … Continue reading Hyjak & Dr Flea Sydney Album Launches
In late April 2013, Context & Jimmy Flipshyt released The Shadows EP. The 7 track EP was well received both in Australia and overseas with reviews. On the back of the EP the pair has also supported artists such as R.A. The Rugged Man and P.Smurf. The stand out track on the EP is definitely Big Dog. With its tone/lyrics targeted at arrogant people around the globe, it’s a funny jab at society. The track features Anton and the video was filmed by Tycotic (Indigo Embassy). Check it out below! Beatbasement Records || Context || Bandcamp Continue reading Music Video: Context & Jimmy Flipshyt – Big Dog (feat. Anton)
Reverse Polarities are a Sydney based Hip Hop crew, renowned for politically charged lyrics, rapid fire rhymes and high energy live shows. Formed back in 2005, Reverse Polarities were quick to make an impact on audiences, performing countless gigs and cementing there name firmly as an act to keep an eye out for. After releasing their self titled mixtape in 2008 to critical acclaim, P.Smurf and Mikoen (also members of the 2013 AMP top 9 finalists, Daily Meds) have reunited with their counterparts, Kit Complete and Mute MC, to release what will now officially be the groups debut LP. Reverse Polarities unashamedly … Continue reading Reverse Polarities – On The Contrary
Sketch the Rhyme is a hip-hop – live art game show created and based in Sydney’s inner west. The show, inspired by things like Mr. Squiggle and Pictionary, is made up of a series of playoffs and games between artists, rappers and a live band. The Artists speed-sketch pictures relevant to a theme or topic, MCs then freestyle their response in rhyme, whether its improvising a story or guessing the catch-phrase. Sketch the Rhyme have just announced 3 very special shows as part of the Sydney fringe festival. One show is at quirky Marrickville live music venue Camelot on Friday … Continue reading Sketch The Rhyme at Sydney Fringe 2013
Suburban Dark’s colossal LP Second Front has just been released through Big Village Records. The first single Skeletonne featuring Thundamentals’ Jeswon has already been making an impact online and on radio, setting the tone for the brand new release. Rinsed on Triple j and playlisted on FBi Radio, Skeletonne was initially featured for 6 weeks on Triple j new music website for free download, with the video clip premiered on Home and Hosed.. And on the week leading up to the album release, FBi Radio 94.5 has already made Second Front ‘Album of the Week’. Second Front has a diverse … Continue reading Suburban Dark – Second Front
Hyjak dropped his debut album The Light At The End Of The Tunnel a couple of weeks ago to everyone’s relief. The quality of music displayed right through the release is undeniable, it’s plain to see Hyjak’s been very busy. Hyjak has returned with his first solo studio album since 2009, feeling the pressure of having to stand on his own two feet as a solo artist he returns more focused and lyrically articulate than ever! The Light At The End Of The Tunnel is a roller coaster ride of emotions with lyrics painting pictures to make the listener feel the … Continue reading Hyjack – All I Need Official Video
Hyjak has returned with his first solo studio album since 2009, feeling the pressure of having to stand on his own two feet as a solo artist he returns more focused and lyrically articulate than ever! The Light at the End of the Tunnel is a roller coaster ride of emotions with lyrics painting pictures to make the listener feel the pain and triumph as Hyjak relives past experiences through his music. From the first few seconds of the intro Hyjak lays his cards on the table and it becomes evident he is dissecting his own faults to make himself a … Continue reading Music News: Hyjak – The Light At The End Of The Tunnel 12.07.13
Big Village Records and Freshly Squeezed are proud to present the National Tour from Daily Meds frontman P.Smurf in support of his debut EP The Story So Far. As a founding member of Daily Meds, Sketch The Rhyme and Reverse Polarities, P.Smurf has over 8 years of performance experience under his belt. Fans are in for a treat when P. Smurf takes his trademark rapid fire lyricism and high-energy show on the road. The brand new EP’s lead single I Heard The World Screaming has been getting rotation on triple j and community radio stations across the country, while P.Smurf unveiled its accompanying film clip, which is … Continue reading P. Smurf – Holdin’ It Down feat. Mikoen + The Story So Far National Tour Dates
The ever masterful Dialectrix drops his exhilarating third LP today, titled The Cold Light Of Day. No, this has nothing to do with the recent Bruce Willis movie of the same name, but it does want to make us yell out ‘Yipee ki yay mother fucker‘, as loud as possible. Teaming up with one of Australia’s most talented producers and live drummers in Plutonic Lab, whilst enlisting the help of platter assassin DJ 2Buck, The Cold Light Of Day is Dialectrix’s most accomplished work to date. Fresh off the back from releasing his highly successful Satellite EP, The Cold Light Of Day … Continue reading Review: Dialectrix – The Cold Light Of Day
With production handled entirely by Plutonic Lab, and cuts by DJ 2Buck, masterful Sydney based MC, Dialectrix presents The Cold Light of Day. The third LP since signing with Obese Records in 2008, lead single New Generation heralded the album’s release … Continue reading Dialectrix – The Cold Light of Day out now
Persian blooded, American born, Malaysian bred, and Sydney based beat-maestro Mailer Daemon has established himself as an exciting and innovative producer. Having emerged from a deep long secluded winter in the studio with talk of an amazing debut record, the entree lead single for which does not disappoint. Innovation and diversity have been Mailer Daemon’s ethos through his musical journey from Indie-Electro (Just Where You Want Me ft. Nik Valentino), Indie-Hop (Keep On Moovin ft. Peach), and Electro-Pop (Bad Move Baby Ft. Catcall). Not to mention a solid slew of remixes for artists such as Bag Raiders, The Panics, Killa Queens, & The Herd. Having been … Continue reading Mailer Daemon – Gravitas EP
Back in March, Big Village released the debut solo EP The Story So Far from Daily Meds front man P.Smurf. This sun drenched 7 track EP is a testament to the last 8 years of hard work the Sydney MC has put into mastering his craft, and it shows. During The Story So Far. P.Smurf goes into depth on what makes him tick, both as a person and an MC. Splicing his trademark spit-fire lyricism with tales of love, romance, inner city living and the unrelenting pressures of modern society. The Story So Far features some familiar guests with fellow … Continue reading P. Smurf – The Story So Far
Today, March 22 Big Village will release the debut solo EP The Story So Far from Daily Meds front man P.Smurf. In the lead-up P.Smurf has been streaming a song a day on soundcloud before the record goes in stores and online. This sun drenched 7 track EP is a testament to the last 8 years of hard work the Sydney MC has put into mastering his craft, and it shows. During The Story So Far P.Smurf goes into depth on what makes him tick, both as a person and an MC. Splicing his trademark spit-fire lyricism with tales of love, … Continue reading P.Smurf – The Story So Far
Featuring visual artists, hip hop MCs and a full live band, Sketch The Rhyme is a brilliantly unique game show where freestyle rapping meets fast paced illustration and live animation in a number of hilarious improvised games, inspired by Pictionary, Celebrity Heads and Mr Squiggle. Sketch The Rhyme is a fresh, fast and funny interactive hip hop game show where speed drawing meets freestyle rapping to the sounds of a live band. Inspired by Mr Squiggle and Pictionary, this game-show-with-a-twist is made up of a series of playoffs between the artists and the rappers. The artists speed-sketch pictures relevant to a … Continue reading Sketch The Rhyme – Adelaide Fringe
Featuring visual artists, hip hop MCs and a full live band, Sketch The Rhyme is a brilliantly unique game show where freestyle rapping meets fast paced illustration and live animation in a number of hilarious improvised games, inspired by Pictionary, Celebrity Heads and Mr Squiggle. Sketch The Rhyme is a fresh, fast and funny interactive hip hop game show where speed drawing meets freestyle rapping to the sounds of a live band. Inspired by Mr Squiggle and Pictionary, this game-show-with-a-twist is made up of a series of playoffs between the artists and the rappers. The artists speed-sketch pictures relevant to a … Continue reading Sketch The Rhyme – No Sleep Til Adelaide Tour (Gluttony – Adelaide Fringe)
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