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Rapper Tag #38 – Seth Sentry

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Rapper Tag #38 live from Loungeroom, Coburg. Filmed by dands1 – Introduced to the live circuit in 2003 through performances with local hip hop/drum and bass outfit D.S.O.L.  Seth quickly became a fixture at Elf Tranzporter’s seminal ‘Phat Logic’ night from 2003-‘05, where he honed a freestyle technique that ultimately gained him local prominence through a third placing in the 2005 Revolver Battles competition. By this time he also organized and kicked off the successful weekly ‘Sideshow Freaks’ night at The Old Colonial in Fitzroy. Featuring a weekly line up of emcees and acts from around Australia, it was here he met and began … Continue reading Rapper Tag #38 – Seth Sentry

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Solo – Rapper Tag #37 (Horrorshow)

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Rapper tag #37 live from Brooklyn, NYC – The Rapper Tag Jagganaut marches on with MC Solo from Horrorshow, chilling it back a minute in Brooklyn NYC.  Horrorshow recently performed at the One Day at The Basement show earlier this year. The gig featured all acoustic sets from Joyride, Spit Syndicate and Horrorshow and was based around the guys reimagining their songs using the talents of their musician friends from other inner west bands like Made In Japan and Milan. If peeps are interested in tracking down some more recordings from the night, acoustic versions of two songs – Waiting For The 5:04 and a cover of American Girl – are available on the bandtag … Continue reading Solo – Rapper Tag #37 (Horrorshow)

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MC 360 features in ‘Bad, Meet Evil’ photo shoot [Designers of album covers, tattoos, illustrations, clothing etc]

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Amid the incessant droning of commerce lecturers and the clinical fluorescent lighting of the university halls, a complex soul emerged from the masses. Societal and parental expectations were put aside and his creative conscience surfaced. Soon, he was staring out the studio window, wondering if he made the right decision in swapping the text books for Textas. Introducing, the illustrative graphic designer and director of clothing label, ‘Bad, meet Evil’. Fonti confidently transfers the bold, dramatic and somewhat gruesome imagery from his mind, to the fabric with a passion. From the quality screen printing to the intricate embroidery, ‘Bad, meet Evil’ is … Continue reading MC 360 features in ‘Bad, Meet Evil’ photo shoot [Designers of album covers, tattoos, illustrations, clothing etc]

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2010 Look-Back Series #4: Fubex – The Next Chapter

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Fubex first began as a battle MC back in 2003, then built up his reputation to become renowned as a hard worker. Fubex released his first album Upcoming back in early 2007 and now brings you his second album titled The Next Chapter. The Next Chapter features appearances from Swanny (Tenfold), 1/6, Wyldcard MC, Ad-wan (Los Theory), Patty Down (Tranquil Artillery), DJ Relik from Turnstyle Records and Unda K9 Record’s DJ Denno. Fubex has previously supported the likes of Bliss n Eso, TZU, Lowrider, Pez n 360, Illzilla, The Typhoons, Phatchance, Motley (United Kindom) and Seth Sentry. Track listings 1. … Continue reading 2010 Look-Back Series #4: Fubex – The Next Chapter

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I Forget, Sorry! – Mind Over Matter: Free single download from new album ‘Just Like Fireworks’

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Mind Over Matter are set to explode with their fittingly titled sophomore album Just Like Fireworks. March 18th marks the release date from this cracker of an album. Be sure to keep an eye out for this one. Kicking things off in late 2010 with the debut single release Rappers In Wonderland, which was added to playlist on Triple J and community radio tastemakers, FBi. The new seventeen track long player is host to a melody of original and sample based beats which features a list of talented guest vocalist including; Pigeon John (US), Vida-Sunshyne, Saving Grace, Drakezilla, Jon Reichardt, … Continue reading I Forget, Sorry! – Mind Over Matter: Free single download from new album ‘Just Like Fireworks’

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Red Fox Records: City Wide Krew – Garden State EP

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From the hills of Mt Hotham to the streets of Melbourne City; from a sold out show with the Funkoars to your best mates backyard; from party raps to lyrical wisdom, City Wide Krew are about to become the one hip hop group you wished you’d heard of first. Originally a duo consisting of Fusion MC and Sammy Rocswell, City Wide Krew (aptly named, due to Fusion’s home in Melbourne and Rocswell residence in Geelong) overcame geographical distance through a mutual love of listening to and making hip hop music. Long trips down the Geelong freeway become rigueur de jour … Continue reading Red Fox Records: City Wide Krew – Garden State EP

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360 – Making Of “Take Off” [Falling & Flying]

Jim Steps

Step behind the scenes with 360 as he discusses the inspiration and recording process for Take Off (Sky Is Falling), the first official preview track from his upcoming album Falling & Flying (Soulmate/EMI). Features live studio footage and a cameo from track producer Styalz Fuego. Filmed & edited by Hamish McCormick for Carnival Cinema, June 2010. 360 would also love your help with Triple J Hottest 100 Voting: “If you could spare a couple minutes and go to http://www.triplej.net.au/hottest100 and vote for 360 – Just Got Started – really hoping it places somewhere in the hundred! Also get alongside Illy, … Continue reading 360 – Making Of “Take Off” [Falling & Flying]

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Mind Over Matter – This Weeks Triple J Unearthed Feature Artist

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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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360 – Please Be Seated 2 (Stream)

Jim Steps

If you enjoyed 360’s – Please Be Seated, you’ll be happy to know that its sequel (the creatively titled Please Be Seated 2) has arrived. With features from JJJ favourite Seth Sentry and Scribble Jam Champion Justice, song titles like Naomi Campbell and Facebook Fiend, and flips of your favourite Drake, Tame Impala and Kings Of Leon jams, PBS2 is a banger on paper and a monster in your headphones. Streaming here now!!! PBS2 Full Details: 8 tracks; features Justice, GMC, Seth Sentry; re-makes of songs by Drake, Kings Of Leon, Tame Impala, Big Boi; hard copies available from 360 … Continue reading 360 – Please Be Seated 2 (Stream)

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360 – Please Be Seated 2

Jim Steps

If you enjoyed 360’s – Please Be Seated, you’ll be happy to know that its sequel (the creatively titled Please Be Seated 2) has arrived. With features from JJJ favourite Seth Sentry and Scribble Jam Champion Justice, song titles like Naomi Campbell and Facebook Fiend, and flips of your favourite Drake, Tame Impala and Kings Of Leon jams, PBS2 is a banger on paper and a monster in your headphones. Only available as a stream on 360’s Facebook page for now… become a fan and hit it up. PBS2 Full Details: 8 tracks; features Justice, GMC, Seth Sentry; re-makes of … Continue reading 360 – Please Be Seated 2

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Mind Over Matter – Rappers In Wonderland (Free Download)

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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Horrorshow – Walk You Home Tour + Free Download

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Elefant Traks is pleased to announce Horrorshow’s Walk You Home Tour with 8 shows nationwide this August/September. The horse that is Horrorshow’s live reputation has bolted! Their Inside Story tour earlier this year was a smashing success playing to over 4000 people including 2 sellout Sydney shows (the first selling out 3 weeks in advance) at the Factory. The buzz around Horrorshow keeps growing: their evocative, ego-free hip-hop continues to strike a chord with a diverse and growing legion of devoted fans. They were recently featured in J-MAG for the tattoos fans have made out of their lyrics. After appearances supporting Hilltop Hoods in England … Continue reading Horrorshow – Walk You Home Tour + Free Download

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Syntax – The Musical (August 23)

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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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Catching up with Ryan Egan

Jim Steps

Somewhere amongst Melbourne’s talent-filled swarm of new artist’s you’ll find a kid named Ryan Egan. Some may call this twenty-something’s music Hip-Hop and some may call it something completely different. Ryan, on the other hand prefers to not label it with any type of genre’, and to just let the listener decide instead. Ryan has gone from performing at local house parties to sharing the stage with artists such as Seth Sentry, Motley (UK) and Julez – all in a few months work. He may be putting a touch of Hip Hop over a well-known Coldplay song, or talking about … Continue reading Catching up with Ryan Egan

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Horrorshow: Walk You Home Tour

Jim Steps

Elefant Traks is pleased to announce Horrorshow’s Walk You Home Tour with 8 shows nationwide this August/September. The horse that is Horrorshow’s live reputation has bolted! Their Inside Story tour earlier this year was a smashing success playing to over 4000 people including 2 sellout Sydney shows (the first selling out 3 weeks in advance) at the Factory. The buzz around Horrorshow keeps growing: their evocative, ego-free hip-hop continues to strike a chord with a diverse and growing legion of devoted fans. They were recently featured in J-MAG for the tattoos fans have made out of their lyrics. After appearances … Continue reading Horrorshow: Walk You Home Tour

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Seth Sentry – The Waitress Song (Official Clip)

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It’s been a long time coming but Seth Sentry’s hit The Waitress Song finally has an official film clip. Here are a few little stats on the song itself. * Peaked at number 1 on the Triple J Unearthed Charts * Peaked at number 6 on the iTunes hip hop/Rap Charts * Most requested song of the week on Triple J * Over 43,000 downloads from the Triple J unearthed site (Most downloads ever) * Number 31 in Triple J’s Hottest 100 for 2009 Film credits: Music By: AutoMatik Productions (Steve Matik) Label: Independent Video by: Holscope Produced by: Byron … Continue reading Seth Sentry – The Waitress Song (Official Clip)

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Kid Koala Presents The Slew: Live – Seth Sentry announced as National Support

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With excitement building for Kid Koala Presents The Slew hitting Australian stages for the first time in May, it is with great pleasure that we announce Seth Sentry as national support for the tour (except Perth). After being Unearthed by Triple J early last year and receiving a prestigious J Award nomination at year’s end, the fresh-faced Melbourne emcees highly celebrated and acclaimed track The Waitress Song (taken from the debut extended player The Waiter Minute EP) set the record for the most downloaded track ever on triplejunearthed.com (over 46,000) and ended up taking out the 31st position in the … Continue reading Kid Koala Presents The Slew: Live – Seth Sentry announced as National Support

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Horrorshow Inside Story Tour – Melbourne Show Review

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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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Chalkfest

Jim Steps

The next Chalkfest held on Sunday March 7, will feature an impressive line up of hip hop acts, graffiti demos, emcees, DJ’s and guest breakers. All of this molded together for a visual and sensory experience like no other. With Resin Dogs as one of Chalkfests headline acts, its going to be another big Sunday at Chalk. Resin Dogs, Seth Sentry, Winnie Coopers, The Optimen, Omni Anti, Surecut Kids, Cutloose, Jungle Traffic, Fattal Brothers, DJ Solo + More acts TBA. Tickets $22 + BF Available through all moshtix outlets and on the door on the day. CHALKFEST and its featured … Continue reading Chalkfest

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Thundamentals ‘Mic Silk’ Live

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Thundamentals have had a huge run of live shows and performances over the last 6 months, this continues with shows still to come on the My Lady Tour. To get everyone in the mood….well Melbourne and Brisbane more specifically, check out the two vid’s posted.  Both of these videos were taken from the Thundamentals album launch, held at The Gaelic Club, Friday 30/10/09. The first video features a track that Thundamentals really only perform live, Mic Silk. Check it, you can also cop tickets below by following the links. Get down if your in Melbourne or Brisbane, quality supports for … Continue reading Thundamentals ‘Mic Silk’ Live

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One By One feat. Pez, 360 and Seth Sentry

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Pez, 360 and Seth Sentry will all be appearing at the Onebyone Clothing Summer Launch Party. Read below for the full details on the event. As the summer season gets closer again why not throw a party to celebrate its long-awaited arrival! With the huge support from everyone last year and mother natures unfortunate curse with bad weather we have decided we owe it to everyone to throw the summer launch party again! MAKING IT BIGGER AND BETTER THAN BEFORE! Onebyone Clothing along side our supporting sponsors invites you to the hottest and biggest pool party this summer! We have … Continue reading One By One feat. Pez, 360 and Seth Sentry

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Flow Lab Presents…

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Flow Lab is a Perth based organization, putting on live shows featuring local and interstate talents. With a majority of the focus on beat driven music such as Hip Hop and Funk, but also the occasional Rock or infusion band. With a regular friday at the Rosemount Hotel, and a monthly residency at the Paddington Ale House, the 4th Sunday of every month. Flow Lab offers a place for both established acts and newcomers. This time, Flowlab presents Seth Sentry with supports from others including the Bleeding Hearts Crew – Thorts, Esvee, Class A & DJ Bogues. The gig is … Continue reading Flow Lab Presents…

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Pez & Seth Sentry – triple j Interview

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If your lucky enough to be able to sleep in on weekdays, then you would have missed Tom and Alex from JJJ, chatting to Pez and Seth Sentry. Currently Pez is at the half way mark on his national tour featuring Seth Sentry, 360, Hailey Cramer and DJ Matik. You can peep the audio from the interview here, or go to the triple j page here and check out the streaming audio there. You can also check out some pics snapped by Kate Griffin from the Melbourne Prince Of Wales show, 28/08/2009 (like the one above) here. In other triple j, aussie hip hop related news Urthboy, El Gusto … Continue reading Pez & Seth Sentry – triple j Interview

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Cover Of The Moment

Jim Steps

It’s time for another cover of the moment, and there have been a few considerations i.e. Seth Sentry’s EP, Levelheaded – The Spice Of Life and Bias B’ – Aerosol Era. As always, there can be only one winner, with Gully Platoon – The Great Divide pipping the others at the post. We got more then expected when we smashed through that plastic wrapper. Aprill77 brings us another stellar piece of work. The buyer of the CD is greeted with a super glossy cover. Upon opening the front side you  find another glossy print this time of Gully Platoon, you … Continue reading Cover Of The Moment

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Seth Sentry – Simple Game

Jim Steps

Let me start with some stats: Peaked at number 1 on the Triple J Unearthed Charts Peaked at number 6 on the Itunes HipHop/Rap Charts Most requested song of the week on Triple J Over 43,000 downloads from the Triple J unearthed site One of the names of every bodies lips at the moment is Seth Sentry and as you can see by the above stats, The Waitress Song was massive. Melbourne head Seth Sentry is set to start rackin up the stats again, with his second drop Simple Game. With very little backing, Seth Sentry truly is a fine … Continue reading Seth Sentry – Simple Game