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Hau Football, Feasts & Funerals Mixtape

Jim Steps

This song is taken from the forthcoming mixtape ‘Football, Feasts & Funerals’. Over a crisp production by Sydney’s Pro/Gram, Hau both mourns and celebrates the life of those who have passed away; relatives, friends and inspirations. Never one to shy away from his emotions, the MC lets it flow like the ink out his pen, delivering each word with passion, appreciation, and gratitude. “That’s one hell of a journey/ But that’s the cost of getting off the beaten path/ a task but not with peace and love/ peep, sh*t is deep…” Hau Latukefu lives and breathes hip hop. With 20 … Continue reading Hau Football, Feasts & Funerals Mixtape

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Hyjak & Dr Flea Sydney Album Launches

Jim Steps

Freshly Squeezed is back in 2014 with an allstar underground Hip Hop lineup, gathered together to support one of Sydneys most infamous artists, and one of Australia’s most innovative and respected MC’s, Hyjak. He will be launching his new album The Light At The End Of The Tunnel. Joining him on the bill we have Melbourne young gun Dr Flea, who will also be launching his recently released EP Keep On Moving. To add to the list we have DJ Izm from the one and only Bliss N Eso, Big Village Records rep P.Smurf, Broken Tooth Entertainment vet Swarmy, western Sydney up n … Continue reading Hyjak & Dr Flea Sydney Album Launches

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Exclusive: Deece – Back Up feat. Fatty Phew & Bigfoot (Prod. WIK)

Jim Steps

A Cornered Season is the debut solo album from the well oiled Melbourne MC, Deece (of B Wiv Deece fame). While B Wiv still has a strong presence on A Cornered Season producing six of the sixteen tracks, this album sees Deece team up with some of the best MC’s & producers this country has to offer. The result? A beautifully sculpted dynamic soundscape that complements Deece’s ever evolving sound. On the producer front Plutonic Lab has lent a hand between relentless Hilltop Hoods duties, WIK has jumped on board fresh from handling production on Maundz’s latest album Zero, Alter Ego handles four gems, J Squared contributes a spin tingler, Dave V drops a banger off the back of entirely producing Lazy Grey’s last album The Soundtrack & Mat Raffle from WA delivers … Continue reading Exclusive: Deece – Back Up feat. Fatty Phew & Bigfoot (Prod. WIK)

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Deece – A Cornered Season

Jim Steps

A Cornered Season is the debut solo album from the well oiled Melbourne MC, Deece (of B Wiv Deece fame). While B Wiv still has a strong presence on ‘A Cornered Season’ producing six of the sixteen tracks, this album sees Deece team up with some of the best MC’s & producers this country has to offer. The result? A beautifully sculpted dynamic soundscape that complements Deece’s ever evolving sound. On the producer front Plutonic Lab has lent a hand between relentless Hilltop Hoods duties, WIK has jumped on board fresh from handling production on Maundz’s latest album Zero, Alter Ego … Continue reading Deece – A Cornered Season

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Exclusive: Rapaport on FBi Radio

Jim Steps

Rapaport is one the most creatively diverse MCs in Australia and co-label manager of Big Village. For the last 8 years Rapaport has contributed extensively to the Sydney hip hop/ arts scene in various groups and artistic projects as an MC, manager, musician and producer. Rapaport is a founding member of Loose Change with Ellesquire and P Major, and guitarist and front man of live band The Phonies, who released their debut EP Keeping It Fake in 2007. He is also creator and director of Hip Hop theatre, game show Sketch The Rhyme, which is a 12 piece live show of MCs, visual artists and band, who have performed at Edinburgh Fringe Fest 2011, … Continue reading Exclusive: Rapaport on FBi Radio

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Rapaport ‘Patterns’ Launch

Jim Steps

Big Village Records is proud to present the official Launch for Rapaport’s Patterns mixtape, an unrelenting dose of left field grime raps, over an assortment of original and bootlegged bass beats from UK and Australia.  This collection of tracks showcases Rapaport as a unique MC in the Australian hip hop landscape, pursuing a defiantly UK sound, while still retaining a self effacing honesty and oddball sense of humour in his lyricism. August 17 will see Rapaport take over GoodGod Small Club with a night of banging hip-hop and sophisticated grime, with Live support from Swarmy, Julez & DJ Sizzle (from Melbourne), … Continue reading Rapaport ‘Patterns’ Launch

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Rapaport – Patterns Mixtape

Jim Steps

Rapaport is one the most creatively diverse MCs in Australia and co-label manager of Big Village. For the last 8 years Rapaport has contributed extensively to the Sydney hip hop/ arts scene in various groups and artistic projects as an MC, manager, musician and producer. Rapaport is a founding member of Loose Change with Ellesquire and P Major, and guitarist and front man of live band The Phonies, who released their debut EP Keeping It Fake in 2007. He is also creator and director of Hip Hop theatre, game show Sketch The Rhyme, which is a 12 piece live show … Continue reading Rapaport – Patterns Mixtape

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Broken Tooth Entertainment News

Jim Steps

BTE is setting off 2012 with a 21st birthday bash at Melbourne’s Laundry upstairs! Come down and party like it’s a 21st birthday party with the BTE fam on February 18th. Everyone will be there and hitting the stage over the night so it’s sure to be big! 2012 looks to be a busy one, with the release of Tornts’s next album Concrete Slang. Tornts will undoubtedly bring forth his vivid imagery and stoic refusal to shy away from the brutal truth in another instalment from one of Australia’s most prolific and original styled no-nonsense artists. This will be followed by … Continue reading Broken Tooth Entertainment News

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Bingethinkers – Where Are They Now… (Feb 11th) (Preview Tracks Up)

Jim Steps

Over the past half-decade, Bingethinkers have built their reputation as one of Sydney’s most dynamic hip hop outfits- electrifying audiences with their remarkable live show. The group is comprised of MC Rinse on the mic, DJ 2Buck (Dialectrix, Gully Platoon) on the decks (and beats) and producers Aeon (a member of Sydney rock/electronica act Decoder Ring) and PSYKEone on the beats. This combination of high energy, boom bap production and razor sharp lyrics create an unmatched collection of individual talent sharing a single ethos. Following up from the release of their ShelfLife Mixtape (2007), Bingethinkers formed LookUP with fellow Sydneysiders … Continue reading Bingethinkers – Where Are They Now… (Feb 11th) (Preview Tracks Up)

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Thats Them – The G-Up [Download Available]

Jim Steps

It’s here! The G Up is That’s Them’s new full-length release, a collection of seventeen heavy tracks showcasing their new brand of sound. With Nebs at the helm of production throughout it’s entirety, The G Up sees That’s Them bashing up genres such as grime, hip-hop and dubstep to create The G Up sound. A follow up to their 2009 LP Stay Up, the album contains collaborations with the likes of Kerser, Leanne Russo, Rinse (Bingethinkers) Anthony “Rats” McCarthy, Swarmy, Smash Brothers, Scott Burns, DJ Dephy and DJ Mathmatics. Download the album here now for free, and catch That’s Them … Continue reading Thats Them – The G-Up [Download Available]

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That’s Them – The G Up (Free Download)

Jim Steps

It’s here! The G Up is That’s Them’s new full-length release, a collection of seventeen heavy tracks showcasing their new brand of sound. With Nebs at the helm of production throughout it’s entirety, The G Up sees That’s Them bashing up genres such as grime, hip-hop and dubstep to create The G Up sound. A follow up to their 2009 LP Stay Up, the album contains collaborations with the likes of Kerser, Leanne Russo, Rinse (Bingethinkers) Anthony “Rats” McCarthy, Swarmy, Smash Brothers, Scott Burns, DJ Dephy and DJ Mathmatics. Download the album here now for free, and catch That’s Them … Continue reading That’s Them – The G Up (Free Download)

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That’s Them – Killer [Free Download]

Jim Steps

Heres is a brand new track taken titled Killer, taken from the forthcoming That’s Them album The G-Up set to be released Dec 17th. The G-UP features 17 tracks, with guest appearances from Smashbrothers, Kerser, Swarmy, Scott Burns, Rinse & DJ Mathmatics. Get your hands on this track below. More info as it comes. That’s Them – Bam (feat. Swarmy, Kerser & DJ Mathmatics) Continue reading That’s Them – Killer [Free Download]

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That’s Them – BAM! [New Video Clip]

Jim Steps

Thats Them Feat. Kerser, Swarmy & DJ Mathmatics – BAM! Heres the brand new video which is taken from the forthcoming That’s Them album The G-Up set to be released Dec 17th The G-UP features 17 tracks, with guest appearances from Smashbrothers, Kerser, Swarmy, Scott Burns, Rinse and DJ Mathmatics More information to come soon. Directed by Avene http://www.facebook.com/thatsthem http://www.lookupinthesky.com.au Continue reading That’s Them – BAM! [New Video Clip]

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Undertow – Minds Believing LP (FREE)

Jim Steps

Undertow MC has kindly released his LP Minds Believing for FREE download all this week, he would also like to know all your thoughts and comments on the release. Grab your copy, share it around and tell your mates. Most of the production on Minds Believing is handled by Dazed and features AyeOne, Swarmy, Nehi, Double G, Logical, Flawlezz and more. Download here. (https://www.yousendit.com/download/WTNKWWVwTlFTSUN4dnc9PQ) Tracklisting: 1. Timeless Lifestyle (Produced by Rob Hectik) 2. All For One & One For All (Produced by Dazed) 3. Open Doors (Produced by Dazed) 4. Swagger feat. Dazed & Flawlezz (Produced by Dazed). 5. Some Call … Continue reading Undertow – Minds Believing LP (FREE)

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Ozi Batla – Wild Colonial Tour (a little reminder…)

Jim Steps

Ozi Batla, frontman for The Herd is venturing out on his first solo tour in support of his debut record Wild Colonial, starting this Friday! Already heavily featured on triple j, Rage, Video Hits and Channel [V], Ozi steps out on stage backed by Sandro, who produced the entire Wild Colonial album. One of the most lauded and loved emcees in Australia, Ozi Batla has led The Herd and Astronomy Class on multiple National tours and performances at all the major festivals. Most recently he wowed the sold-out crowds at Before Too Long: Paul Kelly Tribute shows at the Forum … Continue reading Ozi Batla – Wild Colonial Tour (a little reminder…)

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Undertow – Minds Believing (Review)

Jim Steps

Minds Believing is the title to emcee Undertow’s (SYD) debut hip hop LP. Featuring 15 tracks, with the bulk of the production handled by Dazed. Guest spots include Flawlezz, Fame, Swarmy, Rinse from Bingethinkers, Ayeone, Nehi, Double G, Logical (UK) and SPEx.  On first impressions Mind’s Believing has all the makings of a quality package. Cover design is by April77, with the album mixing handled by Fame and mastering by Joseph Carra. With Undertow’s diverse emcee background in dnb, grime and electronica, we were quite interested to hear what style Undertow would bring to the fore front of this album……..It … Continue reading Undertow – Minds Believing (Review)

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Ozi Batla – Wild Colonial Tour

Jim Steps

Ozi Batla, frontman for The Herd is venturing out on his first solo tour in support of his debut record Wild Colonial. Already heavily featured on triple j, Rage, Video Hits and Channel [V], Ozi steps out on stage backed by Sandro, who produced the entire Wild Colonial album. One of the most lauded and loved emcees in Australia, Ozi Batla has led The Herd and Astronomy Class on multiple National tours and performances at all the major festivals. Most recently he wowed the sold-out crowds at Before Too Long: Paul Kelly Tribute shows at the Forum in Melbourne. Expect … Continue reading Ozi Batla – Wild Colonial Tour

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Undertow – Minds Believing Tour

Jim Steps

Foreign Dub presents Undertow in his East Coast Minds Believing album launch tour. Undertow will be joined by DJ Maniak for the tour plus Flawlezz and Rukus Crew. Full dates are listed below. Brisbane – Stepp Inn May 14, Rezadent, Flawlezz, Rukus Crew, Risky Livin. Gold Coast – Shark Bar May 15, Double album launch with Rezadent. Flawlezz, Rukus Crew, Ripe Crew, Caughts/Askerbars/Btrail, Nighstalker. Byron Bay – Budda Bar May 21, Davedog (Resin Dogs), Flawlezz, Rukus Crew, Azoz, Kasper, Hauser. Melbourne – Miss Libertines May 28 – Rezadent, Dazed and Flawlezz, Rukus Crew, JP and Bogues. Sydeney Secret Warehouse Location … Continue reading Undertow – Minds Believing Tour

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Relive The 2nd Annual ReUP Festival

Jim Steps

The guys over at LookUP have organised a montage put together by PSYKEone, covering some of the highlights from The 2nd Annual ReUP Festival which took place in Sydney on April 25 2010 – Relive the chaos below… Here’s the order of the day to help you follow things – if you have a Sound-Cloud membership help out by tagging extra details on the waveform: “Beat Fighter” beat battle, Daily Meds, Class A & Nikkita, Swarmy, “Feeding Time” emcee battle, Dialectrix, LC Beats and Rival, That’s Them, Thundamentals and Def Wish Cast. Continue reading Relive The 2nd Annual ReUP Festival

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LookUp presents Re-Up 2

Jim Steps

The 2nd Annual ReUP Festival returns…one massive day of hip hop performances, battles and assorted goodness. Full line up includes: Thundamentals, Def Wish Cast, Dialextrix, That’s Them, Swarmy, Class A & Nikkita, Dialy Meds. LC Beats plus Rivals beatbox session. Two-Up hosted by Ozi Batla. DJ’s PSYKEone, Ology, 2Buck and Mathmatics Battles: Beatfighter beatmakers battle Black Book marker battle Feeding Time emcee battle Hosted by DJ Mathmatics and Scott Burns. This will all happen on Anzac Day, April 25. Tickets onsale tomorrow. (March 16) In other LookUp related news, last Friday Scott Burns stated that “If the Dragons win tonight, … Continue reading LookUp presents Re-Up 2

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Swarmy (Overproof) – Mixtape Downloads

Jim Steps

Swarmy is noted as one of the fiercest emcees rolling around Sydney . If you’ve seen his live show, you can testify that Swarmy can rock a crowd, with backing from PSYKEone on the turntables and beat machines, get yourselves ready. Swarmy released a mixtape last year titled Fed Up But Still Hungry and he finally uploaded it to Soundclould for us. You can also download the mixtape direct from the link found below. The link to download: Swarmy – “Fed up but still hungry” Swarmy is also a member of Overproof. Overproof consists of Fame, Abuse & Swarmy, 3 … Continue reading Swarmy (Overproof) – Mixtape Downloads

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Double Album Launch – Fluent Form and Ciecmate & Newsense

Jim Steps

Who: Ciecmate & Newsense, Fluent Form, Swarmy, Mata & Must, Doc Felix & No Name Nathan What: “A Tale of Two Cities” & “The Furnace” double album launch! When: December 18th Where: Miss Libertines, Franklin St. Melbourne City. Ciecmate & Newsense have locked in Canberra & Melbourne dates for the “About Bloody Time!” section of the “A Tale of Two Cities” Tour… matched up with Fluent Form’s “The Furnace” launch and bringing down big Swarmy from Sydney, plus that proper shit of Mata & Must, this is going to be one of those shows that sticks in your mind. Newsense … Continue reading Double Album Launch – Fluent Form and Ciecmate & Newsense

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A TALE OF TWO……Blank Walls

Jim Steps

Here is some cool graf done by DEKSTKP for Ciecmate & Newsenses newly released album A Tale Of Two Cities. These photos were posted on the guys Facebook page. Check out their new album, released on Broken Tooth Entertainment.  A Tale of Two Cities finds the two men on the move at large in different cities, but tackling the same dilemmas. “They’re Watching” is an examination of the modern day surveillance state, “Club Meds” explores the complex world of recreational substance use and “Men Still Moving” is a global nomad’s travelogue. Judiciously selected guests include Billy Bunks on “Codename Cougar”, … Continue reading A TALE OF TWO……Blank Walls