Turn Up at Adelaide’s first One Day Block Party

One Day Block Party is coming to Adelaide on Saturday 29th October at Ed’s Castle Following the formula of the One Day Sundays parties held around Australia, this party will combine the finest hip hop and RnB DJs in your town, live graffiti, incredible food & drinks in an amazing outdoor courtyard. Repping the One Day DJs will be Raph and Nick Lupi, as well as Jayteehazard (Elefant Traks), part of our extended family and arguably the best hip hop DJ in Australia. Plus, some of Radelaide’s best party DJs will be there to hold it down for the locals: … Continue reading Turn Up at Adelaide’s first One Day Block Party

Astro Travellers win 2016 Hilltop Hoods Initiative

Brisbane seven-piece Astro Travellers have taken out the 2016 Hilltop Hoods Initiative. The live hip hop group was recently awarded Best Urban Song at the Queensland Music Awards for their track Move Actively and had their single Future Supernova added to Double J’s playlist. Astro Travellers will receive a $10,000 grant from Hilltop Hoods and APRA AMCOS which they will use to master, manufacture and promote their debut album. Their prize also includes legal advice from Media Arts Lawyers and a Love Police ATM merchandise start-up kit. “We are absolutely stoked to be the recipients of the 2016 Hilltop Hoods … Continue reading Astro Travellers win 2016 Hilltop Hoods Initiative

Hilltop Hoods $10,000 grant for emerging artists launches!

Hilltop Hoods and APRA AMCOS are teaming up once again to give one emerging Australian hip hop/soul artist or group $10,000. The initiative will help fund the costs associated with the manufacture, marketing and release of an album, legal advice from Media Arts Lawyers and a Zoo York prize pack will also be included. The initiative is open to artists around Australia who haven’t previously released an album professionally and who are members of APRA AMCOS. It will be judged by a panel of influential Australian hip hop figures and artists including Hau, Nish, Ran-Dee, Raph and Tommy Illfigga, one … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods $10,000 grant for emerging artists launches!

Jackie Onassis NSY Video & Tour

After rocking the biggest venues of their careers as part of the recent One Day tour, Jackie Onassis are showing no signs of turning down with the announcement of a series of national club shows to support new single NSY. To get the ball rolling as they steam towards the release of a new album early next year, the duo have thrown down NSY for free, complete with Jackie Onassis’s patented brand of hip hop banger – progressive synths, crisp drums and a big chorus that will settle very quickly in your brain. The tune also comes with a self-produced video clip … Continue reading Jackie Onassis NSY Video & Tour

aahh Radio: Episode 15 Jackie Onassis

Sydney duo Jackie Onassis are surely the best kept secret with-in hip-hop. Comprised of vocalist Kai and producer Raph, Jackie Onassis are the newest members of the One Day crew, a collective comprised of Horrorshow, Spit Syndicate and Joyride. Jackie … Continue reading aahh Radio: Episode 15 Jackie Onassis

Spit Syndicate – Sip It Slow feat. David Dallas (Remix)

Just as Spit Syndicate tie off on their Money Over Bull$hit Tour and also celebrating the success of their latest single, Amazing – the boys, and their good buddy / partner-on-decks Joyride, have another sweet release for fans of the Double S: a ‘Deluxe Version‘ of third album Sunday Gentlemen, featuring an additional three tracks. One Night Only, a product of the aforementioned collaboration with beat-wizard Adit and producer Raph, had been rolling around the studio throughout the making of Sunday Gentlemen, finally coming together with Joyride on the hook. The deluxe version also features NZ artist David Dallas, on the Sip It … Continue reading Spit Syndicate – Sip It Slow feat. David Dallas (Remix)

Sydney’s Only Hip Hop Social – One Day Sundays – Presented by the One Day Crew

Sydney hip hop collective the One Day Crew and The Vic Hotel proudly present the June edition of One Day Sundays, Sydney’s new monthly hip hop party held on the last Sunday of each month. Since launching in February, One Day Sundays has quickly become one of Sydney’s most buzzed about monthly parties. The One Day Crew curates the monthly events, a hip hop collective comprised of Sydney acts Horrorshow, Spit Syndicate, Jackie Onassis and Joyride. Between them, members of the One Day Crew have released several albums, toured extensively through Australia and Europe, played major festivals, enjoyed high rotation … Continue reading Sydney’s Only Hip Hop Social – One Day Sundays – Presented by the One Day Crew

Jackie Onassis – Holiday

Sydney duo Jackie Onassis are surely the best kept secret in Australian hip-hop. Comprised of vocalist Kai and producer Raph, Jackie Onassis are the newest members of the One Day crew, a collective comprised of Horrorshow, Spit Syndicate and Joyride. Kai belongs to a rare breed of MCs who have a masterful command of their voice, combining sharp delivery with rich, catchy melodies. Raph’s beats blend lush synths and electronica, warm samples, 808 drums and live instruments to create a distinct and truly unique style of production. Jackie Onassis’ explosive live show have already caught the attention of many. Melbourne MC … Continue reading Jackie Onassis – Holiday

Runforyourlife wins 2012 Hilltop Hoods Initiative

Emerging Hip Hop group Runforyourlife has been announced as the winner of the Hilltop Hoods Initiative for 2012. With the support of the Hilltop Hoods and the Australian Performing Right Association (APRA|AMCOS), Runforyourlife has won a kick-start to their career, with $10,000 going towards the release and promotion of their first solo album. MC Suffa of Hilltop Hoods said, “Thanks to APRA and our judging team Hau, Raph, Nish and Ran-Dee, they do a great job every year. Congratulations to the Hip Hop/Soul collective Runforyourlife, they make some great music and are very deserving recipients.” As part of the prize package, … Continue reading Runforyourlife wins 2012 Hilltop Hoods Initiative

MC/Producer Koolta Wins The 2011 Hilltop Hoods Initiative

Emerging South Australian Hip Hop artist Koolta has been announced as the winner of the 2011 Hilltop Hoods Initiative. Kultar Ahluwalia, aka Koolta, is a 22yo South Australian MC/Producer. With an all-round skill set, Koolta employs a DIY mentality, handling all his own production, writing, recording and mixing. Making music since the age of 15, Koolta has shared the stage with such artists as Urthboy, Drapht, Funkoars, Foreign Beggars and C Rayz Walz.

 Koolta receives $10,000 from Hilltop Hoods and APRA to release and promote his debut LP. He also receives a prize pack valued at $1000 from DC clothing … Continue reading MC/Producer Koolta Wins The 2011 Hilltop Hoods Initiative

Cut To The Chase EP

The long-awaited EP from Adelaide emcee Chase has been in the works for a while now and everyone has been wondering when it was coming, well it’s finally here. Rumors are that the Cut To The Chase EP has come out well above expectation, with banger after banger. The Cut To The Chase EP features 8 tracks plus an intro and has appearances from Illmaculate, Dribbles and Lariken.  Production is from engineer, J Squared, Rotten Produce and Kurziv. Chase – Insanity Hunter and DJ Vame Monster House & Chase Cut To The Chase EP – Adelaide launch Perth’s emcee Hunter … Continue reading Cut To The Chase EP

Congrats to 1/6 – Winner of The Hilltop Hoods Initiative

1/6 – emerging Hip Hop artist Aaron Stephanus – has been announced as the recipient of the Hilltop Hoods Initiative. With the support of the Hilltop Hoods and APRA, 1/6 has won a healthy career kick-start of $10,000 to go towards the release and promotion of his first solo album. Emcee Suffa of The Hilltop Hoods said: “Thanks to APRA and our superstar judges Hau, Raph, Nish and Ran-Dee. Congratulations to 1/6, he’s a very deserving recipient.” As part of the prize package, 1/6 will also receive valuable legal advice courtesy of David Vodika and Media Arts lawyers and will perform … Continue reading Congrats to 1/6 – Winner of The Hilltop Hoods Initiative

The Hilltop Hoods Initiative – 10 grand for you?

The Hilltop Hoods Initiative will give one emerging Australian hip hop artist a career starting opportunity to the beat of $10,000. The grant is aimed to fund costs associated with manufacturing and releasing a CD of at least five original songs. Proudly brought to you by Aussie hip hop giants The Hilltop Hoods and APRA, it is open to an emerging Australian hip hop artist who has not released an album professionally/ commercially. Handpicked by The Hilltop lads, the judging panel features Aussie hip hop’s most influential figures: * Hau (ACT) – Artist (Koolism), JJJ Presenter (The Hip Hop Show) … Continue reading The Hilltop Hoods Initiative – 10 grand for you?