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The Tongue – Alternative Energy

Jim Steps

Some are content to watch on as life unfolds: happy to experience the movement from a distance. Others burst into life, like a reptile breaking open its own shell in order to get things happening. The latter would aptly describe The Tongue, and this is his brand new album Alternative Energy. Blessed with an infectious style and charisma, The Tongue has a knack for creating ‘sticky’ phrases that stay with you – wrapped inside hooky flows that suck you in. His style has an elegant complexity, dispatching pop culture references with acerbic wit, speaking straight to true hip hop heads … Continue reading The Tongue – Alternative Energy

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The Tongue – Alternative Energy Press Conference

Jim Steps

It’s safe to say that this past week has been more, err interesting than most, and we respectfully request you keep in mind Elefant Traks’ generally good reputation as we pass on some less than flattering news. The internet chatter circulating from an ‘incident’ that took place at The Tongue’s album announcement press conference has forced us to make a public statement addressing the issue. Elefant Traks has footage from the press conference that we have made available below in the interest of transparency. We unequivocally condemn any musician resorting to violence against music journalists and The Tongue has been … Continue reading The Tongue – Alternative Energy Press Conference

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The Tongue – The Show (Alternative Energy Sept 10)

Jim Steps

The Tongue climbs back into the ring with the announcement of his explosive new single The Show. Widely regarded as one of Australia’s most imaginative and skillful emcees, The Show mixes his signature sharp word-play with humour in equal measure to give us a taste of what we can expect from his forthcoming and most accomplished record to date Alternative Energy (Out September 10). The beat is a big-swinging funk bombshell produced by Elgusto (Hermitude, Urthboy) who doesn’t seem to be capable of putting a foot wrong. A bold and energetic music video is in production to accompany the single … Continue reading The Tongue – The Show (Alternative Energy Sept 10)

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OXFAM Australia – The Hip Hop Approach

Jim Steps

You may ask – “Why is Oxfam Australia mucking around with Hip Hop music?”. Well, hip hop is an obviously diverse culture, and what we’ve found is that: Hip Hop is an inherently political and vocal culture. It is an innovative culture that couples respect with a progressive outlook on social life and politics. Hip hop is ground-breaking, boundary-pushing and is not afraid to ask the big questions or to suggest the alternatives. Hip hop has a long history as an inspirational force within disadvantaged urban environments. It talks to the people, and is created by the people. Aussie Hip … Continue reading OXFAM Australia – The Hip Hop Approach

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Hip Hop Youtube

Jim Steps

Here are a few hip hop related Youtube clips that are worth checking out. Questions Lounge feat. B wiv Deece (Rise Promo Video) Great promo video for B Wiv Deece’s – Rise In Peace (May 1st). Microphone Madness – Force & Sparts (Powerlines EP) New clip for Force & Sparts – Microphone Madenss, taken from their Powerlines EP. The track is produced by Wik and the clip shot and edited by B Wiv. Swarmy & PSYKEone – Onetwo Swarmy and PSYKEone get busy on a short track titled Onetwo. Kade Mc vs The Tongue (Final) Kade Mc vs The Tongue … Continue reading Hip Hop Youtube

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mdusu – new album + free mixtape

Jim Steps

Hailing from Hobart – Australia’s southern-most capital city, mdusu (pronounced muh-DOO-soo) is one of Tasmania’s premier hip hop artists. Since his first live performance as an emcee in 2003, the MC/producer has built himself a reputation Australia-wide for quality recordings and raucous live shows, a feat which is all the more remarkable considering the isolation of his home town. In just a few short years, he has performed alongside acts such as De La Soul, Jurassic 5, Jungle Brothers, Z-Trip, Swollen Members, The Herd, Drapht, Funkoars, Muph & Plutonic etc. and can even lay claim to having shared a stage … Continue reading mdusu – new album + free mixtape

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Bigger Than Hip Hop Radio Show Interview

Jim Steps

We recently spoke to Pete and Paul over at the Bigger Than Hip Hop Show on Melbourne’s SYN 90.7FM. If you haven’t heard of this show, don’t sleep for much longer. It airs live Wednesday nights, 9 – 10pm, across the city as well as the Mornington Peninsula & Geelong. These guys have only recently started the show and already have delivered some huge nights of hip hop, live to your radio. Recent shows included some top interviews, including the likes of Solo from Horrorshow, Jes Won from Thundamentals, plus a host of DJ specials, and a shit load of … Continue reading Bigger Than Hip Hop Radio Show Interview

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Sounds Like… Featuring: Muph and Plutonic + The Tongue

Jim Steps

“Sounds Like” presents the first of a series of live hip hop  acts to come through HVB this year: Headlined by none other than Muph and Plutionic, the night will be hosted by local legends DJ Skoob and Mathmatics. Supportes by: The Tongue, Blades and Urban Freeflo There will also be an artist impression wall for live street art on the night, more details on this soon. Where: Hunter Valley Brewery Tickets $20 + bf, available from http://www.bigtix.com.au, in-store at Maitland Music. $4 beers and spirits 8pm – 10pm Note: Door dress code policy will be relaxed, but no thongs … Continue reading Sounds Like… Featuring: Muph and Plutonic + The Tongue

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Spit Syndicate – The Tongue – Chasm & Vida Update

Jim Steps

Three of Sydneys premier acts are teaming up to see 2009 off with a massive night of slamming hip-hop and reggae-infused jams. On Friday the 18th of December, the Oxford Art Factory will host Spit Syndicate, The Tongue and Chasm & Vida Sunshyne in what is sure to be one of the biggest nights on the local music calendar. After bursting onto the Australian hip-hop scene last year with an ARIA-nominated album and two national tours, Sydney wonderkids Spit Syndicate have been relatively quiet in 2009 as they prepare their sophomore record. They are breaking their 12-month hiatus with their … Continue reading Spit Syndicate – The Tongue – Chasm & Vida Update

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Spit Syndicate, The Tongue, Chasm & Vida Concert

Jim Steps

Three of NSW premier acts are teaming up to see 2009 off with a massive night of aussie hip-hop and reggae-infused jams. On Friday  December 18 @ the Oxford Art Factory,  Spit Syndicate, The Tongue and Chasm & Vida Sunshyne hit the stage for what is sure to be one of the biggest nights on the local music calendar. After bursting onto the aussie hip hop scene last year with an ARIA-nominated album and two national tours, Sydney wonderkids Spit Syndicate have been relatively quiet in 2009 as they prepare their sophomore record. They are breaking their 12-month hiatus with … Continue reading Spit Syndicate, The Tongue, Chasm & Vida Concert

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The Tongue Is Dead Mixtape (Out Now)

Jim Steps

If you missed it yesterday, Elefant Traks, The Tongue, dropped his brand new mixtape The Tongue Is Dead. Not only is it 15 tracks deep, featuring some fine artists including the likes of Joyride, Jane Tyrell, Dazastah, Ozi Batla, Mind Control, Blades and DJ Skoob, it’s also available for a FREE download. You gotta love that! You can follow the link here to grab your copy. 2010 has been announced for when The Tongues drops his new album and while we all hang for that, we’re sure this mixtape will keep you in check till then. Below you can check … Continue reading The Tongue Is Dead Mixtape (Out Now)

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Elefant Traks 10th Anniversary DVD Review

Jim Steps

Here we go people for the first allaussie hip hop review and its for the Elefant Traks 10th anniversary party Live at the Forum DVD. As a part of the Elefant Traks 10th Anniversary celebrations, a concert was held late in 2008 featuring performances from The Herd, Hermitude, Urthboy, Horrorshow, Unkle Ho, Astronomy Class and The Tongue. The show was a one off and was professionally filmed and recored.The subsequent footage was turned into a DVD package that has a run time of 130mins and is jam packed with live performances. The DVD’s cover artwork is made up of the … Continue reading Elefant Traks 10th Anniversary DVD Review

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Horrorshow – Inside Story Video Rundown

Jim Steps

Horrorshow have been nice enough to post a cool little clip of them working and recording at Pearl Beach, located two hours out of Sydney. The clip is a nice addtion to the spolight on aussie hip hop that YouTube started this afternoon. The vid gives you a behind the scenes sneak peak at the way Adit and Solo go about things. Horroshow – Inside Story will be out through Elefant Traks October 2. You can check the video out here. You can catch Horrorshow performing with Urthboy, Astronomy Class, Hermitude, The Tongue & Unkle Ho at Byron Bay. Tickets … Continue reading Horrorshow – Inside Story Video Rundown

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11th Annual Revolver MC Championship

Jim Steps

This Thursday (September 17), Revolver Upstairs are proud to present the 11th Annual Revolver MC Comp. Eleven years of unsurpassed talent battling their skills for a heavyweight title that has been held by such greats as The Tongue (NSW), Bias B (VIC), Justice (VIC) and Delta (SA). The winner prize pack is valued at over $8,000, and consists of cash plus a flight voucher, goods from sponsors including McKenna Bourban, Revolver Upstairs, Triple R, All Of The Above, Burn Crew, Chapel Tattoo, Colonel Tan’s, Factory Sound, Final Outline, Fur, Implant, Inpress, Madman, Obese, Ozhiphop, Razor Paint, Seven Milligram and Sneaker … Continue reading 11th Annual Revolver MC Championship

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Wordplay feat. The Tongue – September 10

Jim Steps

Seldom seen in the southern latitudes, Elefant Traks wordsmith The Tongue will be coming down from Sydney for one very special Wordplay. He won’t be doing any other gigs this trip, so this is your only chance to catch him. And this’ll be The Tongue with a Wordplay twist, doing an all acappella headline set. The Tongue has had four substantial Triple J hits in the past couple of years, and is the only out of town MC ever to win the Revolver MC Battle, this tells you that he’s witty, complex and incredibly quick on his feet. Get on … Continue reading Wordplay feat. The Tongue – September 10

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The Herd and Koolism

Jim Steps

We have done a post about this concert already (here), but it was such a long time ago that we thought we would refresh your memory about this one. The Herd are rolling through town for their last headline show in over a year.  It’s been a crazy 12 months, complete with top ten charting album, ARIA nomination, J Award for Best Video (2020), AIR Awards for Best independent Artist and Best Hip Hop album. Plus their national tour for Summerland was the biggest tour in their history. This year was going to be the R & R year with … Continue reading The Herd and Koolism

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TZU guest program rage

Jim Steps

Catch the lads from TZU hooking us up with a killer playlist this weekend. Tune in from 10am – 11am Saturday morning for an hour long taste of what’s to come, with the full guest programming from 11.45pm Saturday night, ABC1. Check below for the allaussie hip hop version or for a full program rundown go to the rage website here. AUSSIE HIP HOP TIMES 1:00am ILLZILLA Cut Feet (Shock) 2:00am KID KOALA Fender Bender (Creative Vibes) 2:30am TZU Dam Busters (Liberation) TZU Wild Stylee (Independent) TZU She Gets Up (Liberation) TZU In Front Of Me (Liberation) TZU Computer Love (Liberation) TZU Mondays (Liberation) … Continue reading TZU guest program rage

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(International Year Of) ASTRONOMY CLASS – Exit Strategy

Jim Steps

Marking the International Year Of Astronomy with style: hip hop group Astronomy Class release their second album. The album sees producers Sir Robbo and Chasm build on their signature reggae-blessed hip-hop, brought to life so magically on their 2006 debut, Exit Strategy, while dipping deeper into the sweet soul of Motown’s yesteryear. Ozi Batla makes a welcome return to the mic, brimming with confidence following The Herd’s AIR and J Award winning, ARIA top ten album, Summerland. He delivers his own lyrical stamp on the trials and tribulations of modern life, crafting a sharp-witted and layered listen. John Maddox (bass) … Continue reading (International Year Of) ASTRONOMY CLASS – Exit Strategy