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Stream: Mind Over Matter This Way To Elsewhere

Jim Steps

After beginning their album tour with a bunch of dates this month, Sydney hip hop duo Mind Over Matter have now released a second round to accompany them as well as celebrate the release of their awaited third album This Way to Elsewhere – out now via I Forget Sorry!/Shock Records (iTunes or JB Hi-Fi). Mind Over Matter (MCs Willow and Smiles Again) have gone from strength to strength since the 2006 release of their debut mixtape For Our Hip Hoppers. Their rapid musical growth can be heard on the world-class production of This Way To Elsewhere. Pre-production on the album … Continue reading Stream: Mind Over Matter This Way To Elsewhere

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Mind Over Matter – Somebody’s Love

Jim Steps

Shock Records are thrilled to announce the signing of Sydney hip hop duo Mind Over Matter to their imprint label Permanent Records. Mind Over Matter are: Willow AKA Rowan Lockyer and Smiles AKA Martin Brown. After meeting as year 7 classmates in the school yard at St Pius X College, the duo began practicing their freestyle skills together and have been putting in the hard yards ever since touring with the likes of Bliss N Eso, 360, Pez and Drapht and releasing two LPs. Renowned for their narrative wit, smooth moves and dynamic live shows, Willow and Smiles have recently … Continue reading Mind Over Matter – Somebody’s Love

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Chance Waters Signs To Permanent Records

Jim Steps

Permanent Records, the imprint of Shock Records dedicated to fostering Australia’s local artists, has signed a deal with Sydney’s Chance Waters. His new single Maybe Tomorrow has been in high rotation on triple j for a number of weeks and subsequently added to a slew of stations and networks nationally, flying to #9 on the most added national radio chart. Maybe Tomorrow has remained steadfast in the iTunes Urban Top 50 for 10 weeks straight, peaking at #16, also reaching #2 in the independent distribution radio charts and #5 on the independent singles chart after an 11 week run on the … Continue reading Chance Waters Signs To Permanent Records