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Mind Over Matter – This Weeks Triple J Unearthed Feature Artist

October 19, 2010 Jim Steps

Following the release of their lead single Rappers In Wonderland, Mind Over Matter have been announced as this weeks Triple J Unearthed Feature Artist. Since release the single has already been added to spot rotation on Triple J as well as full rotation on Sydney’s FBi. Mind Over Matter will be setting off an east coast tour later this year. http://www.triplejunearthed.com Emerging from Sydney’s vibrant hip hop community in 2006, the duo known as Mind Over Matter quickly established themselves as artists to be reckoned with. Through their highly lauded mixtape For Our Hip Hoppers, they successfully built and earned … Continue reading Mind Over Matter – This Weeks Triple J Unearthed Feature Artist

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Mind Over Matter – Rappers In Wonderland (Free Download)

September 13, 2010September 13, 2010 Jim Steps

Emerging from Sydney’s vibrant hip hop community in 2006, the duo known as Mind Over Matter quickly established themselves as artists to be reckoned with. Through their highly lauded mixtape For Our Hip Hoppers, they successfully built and earned a loyal fan base nationally. In 2008 Mind Over Matter released their Debut album entitled Keepin’ It Breezy to industry wide praise, culminating in a nomination for Australian album of the year in Triple J’s J Mag. With the success of this debut combined with their pre-established following cemented by back to back outstanding releases, emcees Willow and Smiles Again have … Continue reading Mind Over Matter – Rappers In Wonderland (Free Download)

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Syntax – The Musical

August 26, 2010August 26, 2010 Jim Steps

Early on in your rap career you were one third of Queensland mainstays Trace Elements – featuring hip-hop producer M-Phazes and also emcee Tactic One. Tell us a bit about how that crew came together? Myself and Tactic One were friends in high school, and we met M-Phazes through a mutual friend called Lee who worked at a local record store. He had heard about myself and Tactic through the grapevine and wanted to know if we were interested in meeting his friend M-Phazes. Being new to the whole music thing we were totally interested, and Lee played us a … Continue reading Syntax – The Musical

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The Three Up Tour

August 10, 2010August 10, 2010 Jim Steps

Showcasing three of the country’s most talented emcees, the nationwide Three Up Tour brings Illy, 360 and Skryptcha to cities and towns across Australia starting this September. Fresh from the success of his Triple J Hottest 100 listed single (#66) Pictures and stints on the most recent Groovin’ The Moo festival, Illy is set to showcase hits from his debut album Long Story Short alongside brand new tracks from his much anticipated second album. Slated to hit stores later this year via Obese Records, the Three Up Tour will be your first opportunity to hear his latest material. Melbourne rapper 360 … Continue reading The Three Up Tour

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Syntax – The Musical (August 23)

July 11, 2010July 11, 2010 Jim Steps

Who is Syntax? The name might not immediately ring a bell, but if you’ve been familiar with Australia’s burgeoning hip-hop-scene long enough, you’ve more than likely had subconscious exposure to the Gold Coast veteran’s not inconsiderable talents. With an apprenticeship served as one third of Queensland mainstays Trace Elements – the crew that birthed this country’s most preeminent hip-hop producer, M-Phazes – and time spent on the road with such luminaries as Bliss N Eso, Phrase and US emcee Supastition, there’s no doubt that Syntax has put paid to that old hip-hop notion of “paying dues”. What’s most surprising about … Continue reading Syntax – The Musical (August 23)

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Coptic Soldier & Miriam Waks – No More Waiting feat. Phatchance

June 11, 2010 Jim Steps

No More Waiting is the energetic first single from Coptic Soldier and Miriam Waks debut EP The Sound Of Wings – the track is a collaboration between the group and Phatchance (I Forget, Sorry!) and is produced by 2008 Hilltop Hoods Initiative Winner, K21 . Having already established a solid reputation for his live performances in support of acts such as Redman & Method Man, Bliss N Eso, De La Soul, Drapht and Pez – Coptic is now ready to take his music into the studio in a big way. No More Waiting is a perfect introduction to the EP … Continue reading Coptic Soldier & Miriam Waks – No More Waiting feat. Phatchance

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360 – Please Be Seated Mixtape

April 22, 2010June 20, 2010 Jim Steps

After a really long wait and days of failed promises….it’s finally here. 360’s – Please Be Seated Mixtape dropped unexpectedly today with 6 tracks including one featuring fellow Soulmate Records cat Pez. The Please Be Seated mixtape is the album prelude for his sophomore LP Falling and Flying, set to be released later this year. As always you can grab the mixtape below, but please make sure you head over to 360’s web page here and sign up for the mailing list. Make sure you grab a copy of the cover art, as it’s not included in the .zip file … Continue reading 360 – Please Be Seated Mixtape

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Horrorshow Inside Story Tour – Melbourne Show Review

March 21, 2010March 21, 2010 Jim Steps

Joey Smiles hits the Horrorshow – Inside Story Tour in Melbourne here’s what he had to say: Horrorshow and Spit Syndicate took to the stage in Melbourne on Friday night for some unforgettable live hip hop. The sold out show nearly tore the roof off The Evelyn Hotel and was testament to the growing fanbase these groups have been receiving across the country. Doors opened about 9:30pm and Melbourne local Tys opened up with some tight, original raps over some well-known instrumental tracks including Roots Manuva’s Witness The Fitness and DJ Shadow’s chilled masterpiece Midnight In A Perfect World. Spit … Continue reading Horrorshow Inside Story Tour – Melbourne Show Review

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Win a free copy of The Sounds Of Wings EP

March 18, 2010March 18, 2010 Jim Steps

Coptic Soldier is preparing for his debut EP release teaming up with Sydney singer Miriam Waks for eight top tracks on The Sound of Wings EP. The guys over at Rhythm & Poetry are giving you the chance to win a copy of The Sound of Wings EP, but you have to be quick. Here’s how you do it. 1. Start by Logging into Twitter (if you don’t have an account, go get one) 2. follow my man Coptic Soldier (@copticsoldier) 3. Tweet the below phrase, in it’s entirety, unedited Exclusive leak of @copticsoldier & Miriam Waks-Burn Churches feat. @mac_lethal … Continue reading Win a free copy of The Sounds Of Wings EP

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Soulmate partner with EMI Music

March 15, 2010March 15, 2010 Jim Steps

Rising hip-hop and electronic label Soulmate Records has partnered with EMI Music Australia to release and distribute a number of upcoming musical projects. Soulmate, founded in 2006 and based in Melbourne, boasts an artist roster including: * Pez – 2009 ARIA Award Nominee, 2009 AIR Award Winner and #7 in 2009’s Triple J Hottest 100 for The Festival Song. * 360 – next wave hip-hop artist and co-writer of Pez’s – The Festival Song. The first release coming out will be 360’s sophomore album, drawing on influences as diverse as Santigold, Daft Punk, and Lil Wayne to create a wildly … Continue reading Soulmate partner with EMI Music

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D’Opus and Roshambo – Past Time (2010)

February 24, 2010February 24, 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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Phatchance – Inkstains Tour

With two huge release’s dropping yesterday and a massive concert from Bliss n Eso at Festival Hall, it surely was the biggest day on the hip hop calendar this year. All reports on Twitter said the Bliss N Eso show was massive. Soulmate Records had this to say solm8 “‘Happy In My Hoody’ remix feat Pez + 360 LIVE was rather epic…” Yesterday also saw the release of the highly anticipated State Of The Art album from the Hilltop Hoods. My local hip hop retailer said “We have sold over a hundred in 3 hours”. Bliss n Eso also used … Continue reading JUNE 12 – A huge day in aussie hip hop