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Interview: Pez – He Got Game

Jim Steps

Pez returns to Australian stages for his first headline tour in more than 3 years. To highlight the important influence Pez has had on the local hip hop scene, you need only to look at the two supports from that 2009 tour – a little known rapper named 360 and an upcoming MC named Seth Sentry. We caught up with Pez discuss the year ahead. aahh: Lets start off easy. When did you first start rapping? Pez: I think I was about 19, even 20. I had been playing basketball which at that point, was all I wanted to do. You know, I had plans to go to … Continue reading Interview: Pez – He Got Game

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Pez – The Game

Jim Steps

Pez is not like other hip-hop artists. With his laid-back nature and ever-present smile, the Melburnian instantly distinguishes himself from others of the genre with his lack of pretence and genuine demeanour. But once his music – rich with soul-searching honesty, gritty melody and traditional hip-hop ethics – is heard, the distinction is even clearer. Pez rose from obscurity late in 2008 with his debut single The Festival Song. This ode to the Aussie summer music festival was ubiquitous across Australian radio all summer, achieving constant rotation on triple j and Nova and charting prominently on the Austereo Hot 30 … Continue reading Pez – The Game

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Koolta – The Extraordinary Average Joe

Jim Steps

Koolta’s long awaited debut album. Since winning the Hilltop Hoods Initiative in 2011 ($10 000 grant from APRA and HH to help in the release of a debut album) this young MC/Producer from Adelaide has hit the ground running. Having already released two well received independent EPs, Koolta continues his DIY ethic handling all production, writing, recording and mixing on the new album. The Extraordinary Average Joe is not your standard local Hip Hop album. This is music that lives up to this bold statement. Koolta has crafted multi-layered instrumentals with the use of live instrumentation and synths, rather than … Continue reading Koolta – The Extraordinary Average Joe

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Death Stars 2011 Wrap Up

Jim Steps

Death Stars are Syntax & Mules. 2011 saw the release of a self titled 7 track EP. VHS funk for Star Wars gangsters and Home Alone homies. With samples crafted entirely out of old school movie scores, and raps ranging from George Lucas-inspired metaphors to full blown misogyny, this is an interesting listen to say the least. Death Stars wasn’t an official Soulmate Records project, but one that filled all our hearts with joy. Syntax of course dropped The Musical on Soulmate in 2010 and is a member of In Good Company, who released a self-titled LP last year. Mules the … Continue reading Death Stars 2011 Wrap Up

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Prime – Good Morning (Out Now)

Jim Steps

There has been quite a bit of buzz surrounding Soulmate Records latest signee emcee Prime’s – Good Morning release… Friday we all saw why. The South Australian emcee has released his debut solo for free download exclusively through his website.  The free download features 18 tracks with original production from One Above, Cam Bluff, Answer, Purpose, Mules and more. We also see Raven, Motive, 4th and Purpose share mic duties. Good Morning (with it’s 18-piece cover art series) is available for FREE download exclusively from PrimeIsHere.com Stay tuned for our upcoming interview with Prime, dropping soon.  Tracklisting: 1. 8am – Produced … Continue reading Prime – Good Morning (Out Now)

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360 – ‘Killer’ Video Clip

Jim Steps

Melbourne rapper 360 dropped his new video clip for his latest single Killer, taken from his upcoming album Falling & Flying dropping on the 30th of September through EMI/Soulmate. The clip sees 360 chase down a mysterious evader all the while employing a fun take on the special effects process. The single “Killer” is available to purchase from iTunes with some great remixes being released soon, check out the heavy 12th Planet remix below where he takes the original to another planet with his signature dubstep sound, get ready! BUY – 360 – Killer (iTunes) PRE ORDER – 360 – … Continue reading 360 – ‘Killer’ Video Clip

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Allday – Noue Yesue

Jim Steps

Allday is another in the long line of rappers coming from the seemingly fertile breeding grounds of Blackwood, Adelaide.‘I basically grew up in the hip hop scene; I would have been about eleven years old when I went to my first show. I’ve done the shaved head and the air max thing when I was younger. As Jay Z says, I’m off that,’ he laughs. Like many, after completing an apprenticeship on the battle circuit, Allday made his way into the recording studio. This culminated in a collection of angry battle-style tracks that are still for the most part unheard. … Continue reading Allday – Noue Yesue

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Prime – Devilish (Download)

Jim Steps

We’ve said it once before but South Australia’s MC Prime has been a busy man of late. Recently he dropped the first taste from his upcoming album Good Morning, with a track titled Tunguska (grab it here free) we then quickly saw another brilliant track drop titled House Of Balloons (grab it here free).  Now we are seeing the 3rd instalment from the Good Morning release titled Devilish – for free download right here. Not only has Prime recently been announced as label Soulmate Records latest signee, he has also featured on  UK MC Sonnyjim’s release, the Psychonaut LP and also fellow stable mates 360 – Stand The Fuck Up Mixtape. Prime has already proven … Continue reading Prime – Devilish (Download)

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Prime X The Weeknd – House Of Balloons

Jim Steps

South Australia’s MC Prime has been a busy man of late. Recently he dropped the first taste from his upcoming album Good Morning, with a track titled Tunguska (grab it here free) and has already made it’s debut on the national radio airwaves. In celebration Prime drops a free download titled House Of Balloons.  Not only has Prime recently been announced as label Soulmate Records latest signee, he has also featured on  UK MC Sonnyjim’s release the Psychonaut LP and also fellow stable mates 360 – Stand The Fuck Up Mixtape. Prime has already proven himself a highly talented MC with his … Continue reading Prime X The Weeknd – House Of Balloons

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Prime – Tunguska (Free Download)

Jim Steps

Tunguska is the first track from South Australia’s Prime (Pagen Elypsis) upcoming release Good Morning, out later this year via Soulmate Records. You can download it for free here. Spread the word. Tunguska is produced by One Above. Cuts by DJ Hacksaw. Cover by Drake Designs. Cover image courtesy of Manfred Zeuch. Prime Is Here  ||  Twitter  || Direct Link Continue reading Prime – Tunguska (Free Download)

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Syntax & Mules – Death Stars (July 15)

Jim Steps

Bad, Meet Evil Streetwear announces the release of Death Stars, the free EP from Soulmate Records artist Syntax, and Gold Coast hip hop producer Mules. The first single Death Stars is now available online below: Death Stars is a throwback to colourful video stores, puffy VHS jackets, and pays homage to cinema’s greatest movie composers with slick samples, inventive pop culture infused lyrics, and a masterful overtone of well crafted production. It’s a seven track EP that is dynamism personified; an ensemble of razor edged wit, served alongside heeded warnings of not feeding the Mogwai after midnight, and shrilled screaming from muscled Austrian’s about getting to … Continue reading Syntax & Mules – Death Stars (July 15)

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Can You Dig It? In Good Company, Matte Blac, T-Bar & more!

Jim Steps

Head on down to The Workers Club for Can You Dig It? Hip Hop Showcase in Melbourne this Thursday night. Featuring: In Good Company (Whisper. Syntax, Breach), Matte Blac, Vintage Seed & T-Bar. This is going to be a massive night, so head down for some of the freshest hip hop in Melbourne. In Good Company Bluntly, each an accomplished recording artist in their own right, four Melbourne musicians have joined forces to create a free downloadable album for a clambering fast paced audience that is slowly becoming apathetic to the notion of the local music industry. Each with years … Continue reading Can You Dig It? In Good Company, Matte Blac, T-Bar & more!

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360 – Miracle In A Costume feat. Gossling (Falling & Flying Teaser)

Jim Steps

Pez, 360 and the lovely Maya Jupiter are hitting the road in May/June, in support of The Line – promoting respectful relationships among young people. Pez will be performing with a full band so this is one tour not to be missed! Ticketing details are on the poster, or you can find more info here. Miracle In A Costume feat. Gossling (Teaser) from 360’s new album Falling & Flying Pez will unleash his stand out single Shine and unveil songs from the much anticipated follow up to his ARIA nominated debut album Mind Of My Own. Maya Jupiter is fresh … Continue reading 360 – Miracle In A Costume feat. Gossling (Falling & Flying Teaser)

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Syntax – The Musical

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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Syntax – The Musical (August 23)

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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In Good Company – Whisper, A-Diction, Syntax

Jim Steps

It’s time to give you the heads up on a FREE LP that A-Diction, Syntax and Whisper are putting out next week. The LP will be available for free download and the guys are also pressing up 1000 hard copies. So what is In Good Company? Bluntly, each an accomplished recording artist in their own right, four Melbourne musicians have joined forces to create a free downloadable album for a clambering fast paced audience that is slowly becoming apathetic to the notion of the local music industry. Each with years of industry experience behind them, In Good Company sets the … Continue reading In Good Company – Whisper, A-Diction, Syntax

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360 Mixtape Launch @Hangtime

Jim Steps

First off, if you don’t have a copy of Please Be Seated yet, what the f*ck are you doing? Download that sh*t right now lad. With that out of the way, 360 is launching his new mixtape @ Hangtime next Thursday with (wait for it) a mash-up DJ set alongside longtime Hangers resident Mat Cant! Does Sixty have turntable skills to rival Roc Raida (R.I.P.), or is he Melbourne’s answer to Steve Aoki? Or have I got the wrong end of the stick and this is just some ol’ two-turntables-and-a-mic steez? Only one way to find out. Also playing: the homie Joyride from the … Continue reading 360 Mixtape Launch @Hangtime

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360 – Please Be Seated Mixtape

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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360 flips Lisa Mitchell’s Do You Have A Dollar (Coin Laundry)

Jim Steps

Soulmate Records and emcee 360 dropped a link today containing a download to a free flipped version of the Lisa Mitchell song Do You Have A Dollar (Coin Laundry). You can check out the track below and also download a copy for yourself. 360 has been hard at work recording his upcoming album Falling and Flying which is due around June/July. In related news, 360’s label Soulmate Records, recently announced that they have partnered up with EMI. You can read more about that marriage here. Continue reading 360 flips Lisa Mitchell’s Do You Have A Dollar (Coin Laundry)

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Soulmate partner with EMI Music

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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JUNE 12 – A huge day in aussie hip hop

Jim Steps

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