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The Scenario - Hip Hop and Funk club night in Sydney's Kings Cross

October 26th 2009 01:17
The Scenario November 6 2009


Sydney's regular funk, hip hop and dance convention, held on the first Friday night of every month at Melt, 12 Kellet St Kings Cross

Showcasing the world's top party music and live performance from the best hip hop talent, DJs, dance crews, MCs and funk bands, The Scenario @ Melt Kings Cross is the place to go to shed your work skin and step into a world of funk and entertainment.


The party and the dancefloor are the core of The Scenario. Presented by hatonrack in partnership with D2MG hip hop academy and in collaboration with Dancekool and Xposure, hatonrack supports musicians and bboy, hip hop, popping and all other styles of dance through its flagship event.

Thinking of visiting The Scenario? Expect dance showcases and battles, live freestyle MCing and Australia's best DJs and producers on any given night.

Next event Friday 6th November

The Scenario is Sydney's number one party spot. Come and keep the Melt dancefloor hot with the world's best funk and hip hop and party hosts hatonrack, D2MG, Dancekool and:

* Headline Selector DJ Floskel (Germany) - one of Europe's top funk, hip hop, club and battle specialists
* Sydney selectors DJ Naiki, Dave Silva and JPlatnum
* Deja - Sydney hottest ladies of hip hop dance

* MCs Nick Knowledge and Adikkal

Melt, 12 Kellet St, Kings Cross, from 9pm - view google map
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Batucada Sound Machine Hit Australia

January 24th 2009 03:06
Batucada Sound Machine

New Zealand's 13 piece hip hop, funk, samba mash-up group Batucada Sound Machine are bringing their crazy Brazilian percussion based performance to Australia for a week long tour this February. As they explain, "Loosely translated, ‘batucada’ means percussive samba jam, which aptly summarises BSM’s musical roots. BSM began in 2003 when five passionate drummers met once a month in the dimly lit lounge bar of Galatos nightclub in Auckland to experiment fusing 'batucada' with more local beats and influences. Before long, a talented group of diverse musicians had joined in and the band had grown to 13 members".

BSM 2
BSM 2

With the individual members of the band involved in various solo and group projects outside of BSM, you might recognise some of them from earlier works, most recognisably in upcoming MC Hazadus showing his own style of soul infused vocals after years of fame in Che-Fu and The Krates.

If your able to make one of these performances then your in for a sweet night, and from what i've heard and seen in their performances locally and in Europe, you might need to get your boogie shoes on for this one.

Batucada Sound Machine will play:

Feb 12 @ East Brunswick Club, Melbourne

Feb 13 @ The Factory Theatre, Sydney

Feb 14 @ Canival In The City, Canberra

Feb 15 @ Becks Music Box, Perth

Feb 28 @ Music Mountain Matakana, NZ

You can check out more of Batucada Sound Machine at:

www.batucadasoundmachine.com

Really Long Link

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Bill Cosby putting out a rap album

April 21st 2008 11:21
Cosby bebop rap
Don't worry - don't worry!

"“I do not rap on any of these things,” Cosby said Monday. “I wouldn’t know how to fix my mouth to say some of the words.”"

Yes, Bill Cosby is releasing a rap album called "Cosby Narratives vol 1: State of Emergency", but he's getting a whole crew of guest rappers to do the real work.

Sure, it sounds ridiculous, even from me, a kid raised on The Cosby Show, but I can really get down with Cosby's motivation:

"Cosby said the hip-hop music he hears is profane and degrading. His album is “the opposite of what I think is the profanity for no particular reason, the misogyny for no particular reason,” he said. “It really looks at the frustration and the anger that a young man may have.”"

This all sounds quite exciting coming from a man that brought family-friendly comedy to black audiences, leaving the raw for Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy.

When I got a little older, I forgot about the wholesome rye of Cosby and went for the addictive pixie sticks that Murphy was selling. He swore! And made fun of white people! Oh, the funny!

Of course, since then, Murphy has learned how to sell out, just like his comedic classmates Steve Martin and Ice Cube. What happened?

No tracks have been released, but I found this popular music video: "Cosby Bebop"!




What's the difference between Dre and Cosby?

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Return of the Juice Crew

March 17th 2008 09:48
You've got to be kidding me - the Juice Crew is getting back together? Are they starting up the old beefs too?

Juice Crew reunion poster


That's right... Marley, Big Daddy, Biz and friends are going to rock it on March 21st, otherwise known as Good Friday.

That's the day that Jesus died, only to be resurrected and reform with his old Brooklyn crew, John the Baptist dropping beats while The Carpenter laid rhymes on that noise.

Man, it's almost enough to make me want to take the train to the airport, buy a $2500 ticket, fly for 12 hours to Hawaii, fly 7 hours to Chicago, fly 4 hours to Georgia, get fingerprinted by the TSA...

...aw, forget it. There's no point in getting fingerprinted just to check out the Crew. Besides, I've got a little beef of my own, with aging musicians still trying to pack arenas. Are Juice Crew the hiphop equivalent of The Rolling Stones?

A noticeable loss of Kool G., though... what's with that?

(found on Cocaine Blunts)
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Buzz Monkey National Breakdance & Hip Hop competition - Canberra (ACT)

November 6th 2007 04:28
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Saturday 24th November 2007 at 3:00pm - AIS Arena Canberra

The Buzz Monkey National Hip Hop and Breakdance Championships has been put together to celebrate the new urban dance culture hitting Australia by storm. Dance is one of the fastest growning sports with in Australia and the world.

Come and celebrate one of the biggest urban dance competitions on the Australian dance calender with some of the best hip hop and break dancers around Australia competing for the title of Australia's best and a total prize pool of $25,000!

Also guest DJ's appearances by DJ Samurai, DJ Mathmatics and DJ Rush.

With guest appearances and performances by Joel Turner and the Boyz and BStarz (A popular local ACT Hip Hop Group). Also America's top brekadancers Ronnie, Roland and Frankie Flave as international judges and local hip hop judges and many more celebrity appearances and performances through out the night along with the competition itself.

Ticket are avaliable at Ticketek as of Monday 3rd of September. Be in quick before you miss out

VENUE: AIS Arena Canberra, Leverrier Crescent, Bruce ACT
TIME: 3PM

HIP HOP JUDGES DARRIO - DARRIO STREET
FRANCIS - KULTURE BREAK ACT
TRINA - SHADY CREW | Hiphop.org.au | Dancing.net.au | D2MG Hip Hop Society - Chairperson.

BBOY JUDGES:
FRANKIE FLAVE - KILLAFORNIA - LA
ROLAND - KILLAFORNIA - VEGAS / LA
RONIE - FULL FORCE - VEGAS

FULL CREW COMPETITION.
10 VS 10
$6000 PRIZE MONEY

1 ON 1 HIP HOP AND BBOY COMPETITION
1ST $5000 PRIZE MONEY
2ND $2500 PRIZE MONEY
3RD $1000 PRIZE MONEY
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Monday Night Live Hip Hop

November 5th 2007 04:11
LIVE OPEN MIC MC's
MONDAY NIGHTS @ THE EVELYN

GHOST FIGHT and GIMMICKS......

Live Hip Hop at the Evelyn returns with one hell of a bang. Hosted by Urban Monk (Gunpowder Footsteps album out now on through Obese) and backed by the SS PEcker Rhythm section. All MC's welcome to come and strut it backed by one of the illest live hip hop outfits around. Also feat DJ Newell.
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Haunts and Mules -

November 5th 2007 04:10
Choose mics
Free mp3
Formula Records presents –
CHOOSE MICS (Haunts and Mules)

After perfecting his beat making skills over the past few years Mules (Boltz) has teamed up with Birmingham UK rapper Haunts.
Having toured half the country on both Bliss n Eso “Day of the Dog” and “Get loose” tours last year, the lads have been hard on the grind putting together a mix tape and an album that they believe is "world Class"...

Now residing on the Gold Coast QLD, Haunts and Mules are planning on releasing an all original Mix tape in early Feb 08 followed by an independent album dropping May 08.
This is a little taste of what the lads first release will be all about you can download the song “Gritted teeth” off the forth coming “Choose Mics” mix tape
Here

goldcoasthiphop.com/Gritted Teeth.mp3

Just copy and paste this straight into your browser…


Check out their Myspace

www.myspace.com/choosemics








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Bliss n Eso - Bullet and a Target Ft. The Connections Zulu Choir

October 1st 2007 06:20
bliss n eso bullet and a target featuring the connections zulu choir


All I gotta say is... RESPECT!

Bliss n Eso

Return with their latest single:
“Bullet and a Target”
featuring: The Connections Zulu Choir

Bliss n Eso are back with something truly special this time – a collaboration with the Connections Zulu choir, a 21 piece African Choir from the Valley of a thousand hills in South Africa. And the result? Nothing short of extraordinary!

Affected so much by their life changing trip to South Africa earlier in the year with MTV and the Oaktree Foundation, Bliss n Eso where inspired to record a song for charity, donating 100% of the profits to the funding of projects in developing regions of South Africa in the hope of creating awareness and a brighter future for those in need.

The Story:
Hailing from KwaNyuswa, in the Valley of a Thousand Hills, South Africa comes the Connections Zulu Choir – an inspirational group of teenagers and young adults whose songs tell the story of growing up in South Africa. They live in the epicentre of the worlds HIV/AIDS epidemic (over half their population is infected with HIV) and every day they face the challenges posed by high rates of crime, unemployment, substance abuse and extreme poverty. However, in spite of living in such adverse conditions and without any formal training, the choir's musical talent is undeniably incredible.
It had always been a dream of the choir to be able to travel overseas and share their music with the world. Thanks to The Oaktree Foundation, that dream became a reality. In June 2007, the Connections Zulu Choir journeyed to Australia for an amazing three-week music tour. During the tour the choir managed to get together with BNE at Jimmy Barnes' home studio in Sydney and, after a hectic four hour recording session, the foundations for Bullet And A target were laid.

The Cause:
100% of all profits from the sale of this track will go to The Oaktree Foundation, Australia's only youth-run international aid and development organisation. The money will then be channelled through to the Connections Zulu Choir and the funding of other projects in developing regions of South Africa in the hope of creating awareness and a brighter future for those in need.
For more info on the Schools 4 Schools program please check out www.schools4schools.org

" When I saw the video of the Connections Zulu Choir singing I realised that this was really something special… As a singer, and as a human, this was something I really wanted to be a part of."
– Jimmy Barnes

" Going over to South Africa really gave us a sense of reality - It's one thing to read about Africa, or to see the ads on TV but actually being there is something totally different. It's incredibly rewarding to know that I've been a part of something that has the potential to not only create awareness but also to really make a difference."
- MC Bliss

Bullet And A Target Hits Stores October 27

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I thought 50 cent would quit

September 20th 2007 13:31
50 cent kanye west graduation curtis
Kanye vs. Fiddy


He doesn't get it. Jay Z claims that the difference between Kanye and 50 is that the victor focused on the art, on creating good music while the chump change was more commercial in his approach, focusing on numbers and sales.

"Graduation" sold 957,000, while "Curtis" only had 691,000 fans in the US. I couldn't give a comparative analysis or review because I wouldn't even bother downloading 50's stuff. Would he keep his word, claiming he would quit the game if Kanye sold more albums than him? Maybe. But only in terms of rapping (if that's what you can call it). He's a businessman, he's got other stuff he can focus on. Cancelling his European tour recently as well as some performances in London (one of which was an awards ceremony where Kanye won Best Hip Hop act), it seems like it may be going in that direction.

Fiddy told MTV.com: "I feel like Kanye West is successful because of me," he said. "After 50 Cent, [hip-hop fans] was looking for something non-confrontational, and they went after first thing that came along. That was Kanye West, and his record took off."

Right. Maybe they were just looking for something better?

Look, I'm not hating so much on 50 as a person because I don't know him. He seems like a smart guy, he's probably better off focusing on the business side of things rather than the art. I'm not a huge fan of Kanye either, I'd like to see him do more original stuff rather than doing the obvious copy and paste with the samples in virtually all his tracks.
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Snoop digs Amy Winehouse and goes solo

September 1st 2007 12:35
Snoop solo ego trippin
Snoop is going solo on his next album Ego Trippin' because he doesn't need "no guest rappers, no singer, nothing. Just Snoop Dogg." Inspired by the non-rehabilitating and eccentric Amy Winehouse, Snoop just wants his fans to get to know him intimately. Armed with hitmaker Pharrell, this should be an interesting LP, more so than if he were to collaborate with Gwen Stefani or Fergie.

"When you listen to James Brown, he did it by himself. Curtis Mayfield, by himself. Of course they did collaborations, but the [songs] that matter they did by themselves. I don’t think people have got all of me yet. Doggystyle was about 95 percent of me. But I wanted Tha Dogg Pound on my album. This record, even if this record don’t sell, that might be a blessing. It needs to get back to [letting people know] who you are. I don’t know whose record I’m buying right now because it’s so many people on it. Is it a compilation? What is it?”

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Earl Simmons is his REAL Name... DMX, what a joke!

August 27th 2007 23:13
This marks the 2nd time Earl Simmons has been linked to cruelty to animals. In 2002, X pleaded guilty to animal cruelty in New Jersey for reportedly neglecting 13 pit bulls.

I am sickened by the unspeakable, horrendous and cold-blooded behavior that took place in Earl Simmons home. Is not HIS responsibility to ensure his animals are properly cared for? I am shocked that the PHOENIX (Reuters)- Maricopa County Sheriff, Capt. Paul Chagolla has not issued a warrant for his arrest. Regardless if he was home or not the suffering animals were in his home dying and buried in his yard.
ANY EXCUSE is TOTAL Bullcrap! A sick and unfeeling person would leave his vulnerable animals and not attest to their well being?

How many people leave their pets for months and not know they are dead or dying?
HULLO? How could he NOT Know?

Trespasser
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50 cent - smarter than he looks? On Don Imus, Hip Hop, Ghostface and Oprah

July 17th 2007 04:15
50 cent bullets interview

One of the more interesting interviews I've read in a while was SPIN.com's chat with Curtis "50 cent" Jackson earlier this month. The reporter's smart comments were shielded and reflected so well that you begin to realise just how smart 50 really is. Politically savvy, an intelligent businessman with the balls to tell it like it is (when it comes to subjects other than him); however, interviewer

Fiddy denies he's a role model but strongly believes he's "inspiring to people". The interviewer challenges his claims of using guns and being shot, and asks how 50 can rap about being in the streets when he's living in a mansion. 50 credits all the bad things to happen in life to his mom's passing:

To me, after my mom passed, everything, literally, that went wrong, went wrong because she wasn't there. If I wanted to go to the park, and it would start drizzling, it was happening because my mom wasn't there -- because everything good came from her.

... to which the reporter replied, "But she was a drug dealer?"

Gold.

When the Don Imus incident came up, 50 was quick to divert the attention from himself and Hip Hop and label it as a racial issue. He made ridiculous statements dissing underground rapper Ghostface, and equated popularity (measured in albums sold) with talent -

You're actually hurting the art form, if your music isn't urgent enough to drive people to buy it, you're hurting the art form. You're just another shitty release on the schedule.

Fiddy also spoke out on Oprah's catering to the 'white women' crowds to which the interviewer remarked:

But isn't the majority of your audience white kids? Aren't you thinking about them when you're making a record?

I think I really like that SPIN guy...

Read the whole interview HERE.
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KRS-One's son commits suicide

July 11th 2007 03:58
The title sounds harsh to me but I can't think of any other way to put it. It's always tragic when you hear of events like these, and my condolences go out to the family and friends who are affected by this tragedy. I couldn't find any pictures of him, all articles had either none or one up of KRS-One (real name Lawrence Parker).

Randy Hubbard Parker, 23, son of KRS-One was found in his Atlanta apartment last Friday, 6th July from a gunshot wound to the head, authorities stated. Simone Parker, KRS-One's wife and Randy's mother, released in a public statement that her son's death was due to his long-time battle with "severe depression".

There will be a private memorial held in Florida on July 18, which would have been Parker's 24th birthday. Rest in peace.

Well I guess I'm out on my own
With this condition it won't be long
Before for sure my little sanity's gone
I'm livin off of nuttin, losin my home
Kids in the street, wife alone
I want to sell this very microphone
But then my friend the light was shown
It came through my inner cellular phone
Get up and get out my spirit will shout
Commitment is what love is really about
No down and no out, just up and about
I think I'm gonna take the spiritual route
Then I woke up....

KRS-One - Woke Up

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KRS-One
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Keith Murray - Nobody Do It Better Ft. Tyrese & Junior - Video

July 11th 2007 00:49
keith murray nobody do it better
Keith Murray's new track, Nobody Do It Better featuring Tyrese & Junior is his first single off Rap-Murr-Phobia (Fear Of Real Hip-Hop) through KOCH Records. The long-awaited album after over 4 years of drama in Murray's professional life since his last album (he had a punch up with two employees from his former label Def Jam) will also feature his Def Squad colleagues Erick Sermon and Redman, scheduled to be released on July 31st.

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Jean Grae spoof of Chicken Noodle Soup - Video

July 10th 2007 01:10
jean grae chicken noodle soup

The South African MC jean-ius makes fun of modern popular rappers by going 50 IQ points lower in this freestyle spoof over a Chicken Noodle Soup beat. Remember that crazy song and dance that got everyone including Chris Brown hooked? It was later replaced by the Aunt Jackie craze.

Catch her on Talib Kweli's new album Eardrum, dropping this July/August.

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Nas - Can't Forget About You - Video

July 6th 2007 05:24
Nas can't forget about you video
Nas
I've been digging this track for a while. From the rich lyrics dripping with hints of Hip Hop history to the catchy soulful chorus sung by Chrisette Michele that samples Nat King Cole's "Unforgettable" classic in this Will.I.Am produced track, Nas' "Can't Forget About You" is reminiscent of the good old days and has been promoted to one of my main ringtones.

Peep the vid:



Lyrics:

[Nas- Verse One]

There comes a day in your life
When you want to kick back
Straw hat on the porch
When you old perhaps
Want to gather your thoughts
Have a cold one, Brag
To your grand kids on how life is golden
So I’ma light a cigar in the corridor of the crib
Pictures on the wall of all the things that I did
All the money and fame, 8 by 10’s
Of the whole rap pack inside of a big frame
Colliding with big names that could’ve made you career stop
All that, and your man is still here, and I’m still hot
Wow, I need a moment ya’ll, See I almost felt a tear drop

When was the last time you heard real anthem?
Nas, the millionaire, the mansion
When was the last time you heard your boy Nas rhyme?
Never on schedule, but always on time.

[Chorus- Chrisette Michele]
These streets hold my deepest days
This hood taught me golden ways
Made me (truly this is what made me)
Break me (not a things gonna break me)
These streets hold my deepest days
This hood taught me golden ways
Made me (truly this is what made me)
Break me (not a things gonna break me)
Oh, I’m that history, I’m that block
I’m that lifestyle, I’m that that spot
I’m that kid by the number spot
That’s my past that made me hot
Here’s my lifelong anthem
Can’t forget about you (Can’t forget about you)

[Verse Two]

Can’t forget about the old school
Bam, Cas, Mel lie Mel flash,
Rocks steady spinning on they back
Can’t forget when the first rap Grammy when to Jazzy
Fresh Prince, Fat Boys broke up,
Rap hasnt been the same since
So irregular, how it mess you up when Mr. T became a wrestler
Can’t forget about Jordan’s retirement
The shot Robert Horry hit to win the game in the finals kid
Some things are forever, some things are not
It’s the things we remember that gave the world shock
They stay in a place in your mind so snug
Like who the person was with whom you first made love

When was the last time you heard real anthem?
Nas, the millionaire, the mansion
When was the last time you heard your boy Nas rhyme?
Never on schedule, but always on time.

[Chorus]

These streets hold my deepest days
This hood taught me golden ways
Made me (truly this is what made me)
Break me (not a things gonna break me)
These streets hold my deepest days
This hood taught me golden ways
Made me (truly this is what made me)
Break me (not a things gonna break me)
Oh, I’m that history, I’m that block
I’m that lifestyle, I’m that spot
I’m that kid by the number spot
That’s my past that made me hot
Here’s my lifelong anthem
Can’t forget about you (Can’t forget about you)

[Verse Three]

Unforgettable, UnSubmittable I go by N now, just one syllable
It’s the N cuz' the game tied is the same vibe
Good times had right after James died
That’s why the gangsta rhymers ain’t inspired
Heinous crimes help records sells more than creative lines
And I don’t want to keep bringing up the greater times
But I’m dreamer nostalgic with the state of mind
The past the past, enough of it aight then
Nothing gives me chills like Douglas and Tyson
Or Mike when his talk was live
Or when he first did the moon walk on Motown's 25

When was the last time you heard real anthem?
Nas, the millionaire, the mansion
When was the last time you heard your boy Nas rhyme?
Never on schedule, but always on time.

These streets hold my deepest days
This hood taught me golden ways
Made me (truly this is what made me)
Break me (not a things gonna break me)
These streets hold my deepest days
This hood taught me golden ways
Made me (truly this is what made me)
Break me (not a things gonna break me)

That's why darling it's incredible
That someone so unforgettable
Thinks that I'm unforgettable too
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Oddisee & Kev Brown tour Australia (Manning Bar - Sydney Uni)

July 6th 2007 04:12
This event is 9 months in the making by Alex Proimos. Two-thirds of Washington D.C.'s Low Budget Collective, Oddisee and Kev Brown are hitting Aussie shores this September. Chilled, jazzy Hip Hop is a refreshing break from all the crunk junk and crap hop out these days in the mainstream. I'm not completely dissing the commercial, I like it too sometimes and am always on the lookout for the freshest beat to dance to, but if you're at work and sneaking in headphones or cruising in your moms car, these guys should be on your playlist.

Now I know some other sites are against putting up press releases and would rather write up their version but hey, those writing the press releases worked hard and might like their work shown on a prominent website like Hiphop.org.au

You can download six tracks HERE made available exclusively as part of their Australian Tour. Interviews and giveaways to come later!

oddisee and kev brown australia tour manning bar sydney university
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Since their early production on DJ Jazzy Jeff's “The Magnificent” till now Oddisee (Halftooth Records) and Kev Brown (Up Above Records) infused us with their chilled melodic almost cosmic beats and jazzy chords. Whether its via their production and/or features these two have attracted listeners keen to hear the sounds and lyrics reminiscent of the classics from Gang Starr, Pete Rock / CL Smooth, J. Dilla, The Roots, Slum Village and DJ Premier.

Hailing from Washington D.C. and as part of the Low Budget collective, Oddisee and Kev Brown, leave their mark by taking us back to the days when hip-hop was in the goldern era. From their collaborations with DJ Jazzy Jeff, Talib Kweli, J-Live, De La Soul, Raheem Devaughn, Wordsworth, Kenn Starr, Asheru and Little Brother, its clear that Oddisee and Kev Brown are taking us back to the hip-hop roots and progressively introducing the entire hip-hop community to a fresh and innovative style that has universal appeal.

Only through a lack of publicity and promotion have Oddisee and Kev Brown remained hidden underground for so long, although Oddisee’s production on Wordsworth’s “Mirror Music” and Kev Brown’s remix of Jay Z’s “The Black Album”, entitled “The Brown Album” garnished them an early instant respect and a worldwide buzz. Rather than seek to parade in the spotlight these two maestros would happily sit back in the shadows and let their music speak to the masses, which has certainly been the case in their respective recent highly acclaimed/borderline classic studio albums, “Foot in the Door” by Oddisee and “I Do What I Do” by Kev Brown.

For the first time Oddisee and Kev Brown will make the long journey to captivate an Australian audience by performing a two hour live show at The University of Sydney’s Manning Bar, September 5th 2007, with the support of fellow Australian producer/DJ M Phazes.
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KRS ONE & Marley Marl - Hip Hop Lives - CD Review

July 6th 2007 01:09
krs one marley marl hip hop lives review

If you haven't copped this album or heard the track "Hip Hop Lives (I Come Back)" from these two great Hip Hop philosophers, then check it.

"Hip means to know
It's a form of intelligence
To be hip is to be up-date and relevant
Hop is a form of movement
You can't just observe a hop
You got to hop up and do it
Hip and Hop is more than music
Hip is the knowledge
Hop is the movement
Hip and Hop is intelligent movement"



I thought I'd add in Cibby's review of the album:

Hip Hop Lives is the album that fans have been eagerly awaiting for 20 years now… it marks the end of one of the earliest hip hop beefs around, between KRS-One and Marley Marl. Critics were sniffing out the potential of this album back in the day, but, now, in 2007, Marl and The Teacha have finally let old habits die and collaborated.

It’s a response, apparently, to Nas’ album, Hip Hop is Dead, and several tracks on the album suggest that KRS-One wants to push it back to the good spot. The G-Thang Spot, if you will.

But I felt that this album is a more paternalistic record from these two… KRS-One lays it down in ‘I Was There’, essentially pointing out to all the young rappers out there, fronting and perpetrating, that him and Marley Marl were getting it all started, back in the day.

And on that note, it feels a little too preachy at times… KRS never fails to shine on mic, with that deep, monstrous voice, and rhymes that feel so established that it’s like they’ve been extracted from some ancient Nubian texts. While he may have the credentials to lecture us to death, is that what you really want to listen to?

Eh, I can forgive a little bit of angry-father from The Teacha to get a head full of those Marley beats… reminds me of that old Juice Crew stuff, with a darker, more ominous tone. It’s all good, though, and, thankfully, the skits are kept down to an absolute minimum, and are easily skipped on the CD.

It took a long time for the feud to be settled, but KRS and Marl have finally put out this album… years too late, several pounds too far, and at a time when them young kids in the club are going ‘KRS-Who?’… nonetheless, it’s an album that deserves praise for its sheer craftsmanship, like watching a old, gnarled carpenter making a beautiful chair out of maple.

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Roc Tha Block 2007 - Akon, Naughty By Nature, The Game, Juelz Santana, MiMS

July 5th 2007 05:32
Roc Tha Block 3: All Star line up
Roc Tha Block 3: All Star line up


What a line up. You rarely see a line up like this in Australia. Personally I'm not a fan of Akon's and I was surprised to hear that Naughty by Nature were his support act, because I grew up on Hip Hop Hooray, Holiday, Jamboree and OPP to name a few. But Akon is B.I.G right now, and still has many fans worldwide despite THAT incident with the Pastor's under-aged daughter in Trinidad and Tobago.

Then add The Game, Juelz Santana and MiMS Pitbull & Sisqo to the line up and that's a jam packed show, along with a few other local support acts, one of which will be Israel, my contacts tell me.

Last year Roc Tha Block delivered ALL artists - Jay Z, Ne-Yo and Rihanna, which is an incredible line up, so this year should run just as well.

Beware of all the supposed "after parties" where these artists will be appearing, and to get the REAL info, keep checking hiphop.org.au.

Hurry, tickets are running out fast! Tickets from Ticketek and Ticketmaster for the Sydney show.

MELBOURNE
SATURDAY 11 AUGUST
VODAFONE ARENA

SYDNEY
SUNDAY 12 31st AUGUST
SYDNEY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

ADELAIDE
MONDAY 13 AUGUST
ADELAIDE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

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My UMA choice for Best Radio Show - Stolen Records on FBi!

June 29th 2007 05:59
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Vote or Die!


So I'm biased. It's not just because I work with ShantanWantanIchiban that I'm helping him in his campaign to dump toxic radio and vote for his Hip Hop radio show, Stolen Records on Sunsets at FBi 94.5FM (Sydney). It's because I dig the music he plays (well majority of it) but most of all, I like his local and international celebrity and lesser known guests coming into the studio and ripping live solo or battle freestyles, talking about random topics and what not. What really entertains me are the cheap shots, defensive comebacks and outrageous claims.

Shantan Wantan Ichiban Stolen Records on Sunsets Fbi 94.5FM
Shantan Wantan Ichiban: Dump Toxic Radio!!!
Campaigning against cardigans and wack music, SWI insists on dropping records from all kinds of Hip Hop-related or influenced genres, from many different countries. It's good to see a lot of local artists being given exposure on this volunteer-based not-for-profit radio station, who really minimise on the amount of ads they play; to show my support and enthusiasm for this, I signed up as a passionate supporter during their fundraising drive. I turned down the free tickets to 13th Son's show as I had plans for that night, and a free cd which I have access to at work but instead, requested that guest MC NickKnowledge, a friend of mine from good ol' UNSW spit in German about man-boobs. Sorry Nick, that was a tough one, and I would've struggled too.

So to keep this guy on air, keep the great music flowing with all his awesome guests, foghorns and BRAAAAppp BRAAAApppping, vote for Stolen Records at www.urbanmusicawards.com.au. Just look at that e-flyer! Now isn't that enough to sway your vote? To get to know Shantan, listen in on Wednesdays, 6-8pm EST or stream it from the FBi website.
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Vote now in the Australia & New Zealand Urban Music Awards 2007!

June 29th 2007 05:09
Only ONE more week people until voting for the 2007 UMAs are closed. Last year the event copped a lot of flack for having really surprising results and IMO, it was a reflection of the lack of reach the UMAs 2006 had. It's funny how people refuse to vote and boycott the Awards, then complain about the results... why do they contribute their opinions at the wrong time? It happens all the time when public voting is concerned.

So take the time to vote if you're really passionate about the industry, music and scene and show your support for the people who you think deserve the recognition. Go to www.urbanmusicawards.com.au and be heard! Oh and for Hiphop.org.au readers, you can win a double pass to the event! Just check the Competitions forum for more details.

Just a note to all the people (there's only a few) who have been having trouble voting and all that jazz, please make sure you click on the verification link in the confirmation email which could possibly end up in your Junk Mail inbox before you start voting, otherwise you can't vote! And to the people who are claiming that its rigged, I am telling you that it is definitely NOT and stop passing judgment so easily.

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The Australian and New Zealand Urban Music Awards are back for the second year at Sydney’s iconic, Luna Park on August 14. The awards are shaping up to be one of the hottest nights on the calendar with loads of local and international artists scheduled to attend. The awards night will be held in association with major naming rights sponsor rhino’s energy drink and will also include support from international label, Marc Ecko watches and Xbox 360.

Nominations for these highly anticipated awards include the following nominees: Best Female Artist Jade McRae, Best R&B single ‘5 days of rain’ from Deni Hines and Best New Talent includes New Zealand’s Tyree. The nominees also feature winners from last year’s awards who are hoping to clean up again, the Hilltop Hoods who are nominated for Best Hip-Hop group and Figgkidd who is up for Best Male Artist.

The UMAs are proud to announce a major international sponsor, rhino’s energy drink, who will be the naming rights sponsor of the 2007 UMA’s. rhino’s have a long standing relationship with the Hip-Hop and R&B music scene around the world and see the UMA’s as the perfect alignment for their brand.

The rhino’s Urban Music Awards will be presented by Australia’s Number 1 Saturday Music TV show Eclipse Music TV. The event encompasses the genres of Hip-Hop, R&B and acknowledges both Australian and New Zealand urban artists who are making their mark in this growing industry. The 2007 rhino’s UMA’s have returned to Sydney with a brand new structure, great new venue and completely revised voting system.

‘The result will be a tighter, more dynamic event treated more as a theatrical production than a concert.’ Jade Harley- Event Producer.
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Xzibit calls Rove racist

June 27th 2007 05:51
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The pimp ridin' X
Long story short, Xzibit had supposedly agreed to appear on Rove Live with Michael Buble but pulled out because of 'a simple misunderstanding on Xzibit’s behalf', says a Channel 10 representative.

The Pimp My Ride host was apparently told by a production crew member: “you know we came a long way just having you on the program” to which he too offense, then “went out the front door hopped in my sh*t and rolled out”, he says on his blog titled “Rove the Racist”. Later he added, "maybe Rove isnt a racist, Just ignorant to what his staff is doing in his behalf." Maybe...

It would have been good to see X on the Rove show, though I don't watch it, I would have turned to [insert video site here] a week or so later to check out the footage.

Oh well I'm seeing him tomorrow night.

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Bay Area or Australia... Ken Hell - TRUCK!

June 21st 2007 04:50
Ken Hell Truck

Damn. That's what I thought when I heard Ken Hell's latest track TRUCK! produced by Byron Bay babe (haha) Styalz Fuego. No doubt this damn catchy track will reach out to the more commercial crowd in Oz but can they take the aussie accent? I'll admit this is the first I've seen and heard of this fusion of cultures and styles and I'm digging the beat HARD (especially 'cause I'm a dancer and Bay Area is my favourite style). I don't know if this song will break through the cynical and fickle crowds and if you don't feel it well cool, but if you do, show your support and request airtime for Hell's TRUCK! No, it ain't Truck, its TRUCK!

I don't know what it means either

Brave move, a lotta haters probably already expressed their thoughts...

Here's the vid. TRUCK!

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Words From The City - Aussie MCs featured in Sydney Film Festival

June 20th 2007 07:41
I only found out about this film last night after I watched Planet Bboy. It's so great to see two Hip Hop documentaries included in the Sydney Film Festival, especially one that's homegrown.

Words From the City wire MC sydney film festival

Word up! From multi award-winning Adelaide dwellers Hilltop Hoods, through story-teller Fijian/Australian MC Trey from Sydney's outer west, to the snappy politics of inner-Melbourne's TZU, this evocative documentary explores the energetic and vibrant culture of Australian hip-hop. Focusing on the verbal and lyrical virtuosity of the performers - including Wire MC, Downsyde, Layla, Koolism, Bliss'n'Eso and Maya Jupiter - the filmmakers match the vernacular they document with a smart visual style. Travelling across the country over a long hot summer, capturing the MCs at festivals, gigs, recordings, and just hanging out, the film is infused with a great sense of place, and a distinctly Australian combination of casualness and urgency. Not just for fans of Hip Hop (who will love it!), this film is for anyone with an interest in the vitality of language, politics and attitude.

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Wire MC (right) at home in Redfern, Sydney, NSW


WORDS FROM THE CITY, a feature documentary about hip hop in Australia directed by Natasha Gadd and Rhys Graham, will be screening at the Sydney Film Festival this Friday, 22nd June 2007 followed by the official after party, WORD UP at the Metro Theatre, George Street, featuring local artists Bliss N Eso, Foreign Heights and Wire MC.

For tickets, go to Ticketmaster (or ph: 136 100) or online via the Sydney Film Festival site & search for WORDS FROM THE CITY and WORD UP.

Check out the official WORDS FROM THE CITY website for clips and more info.
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Che Fu East Coast Tour

May 31st 2007 05:10
NZ Hip Hop Icon Che-Fu will tour the East Coast June 21st - June 24th 2007

CHE FU hits Australia's east coast for a long awaited tour June 07. A unique blend of Hip Hop beats, with Rastafarian reggae influences, it is the soulful vocals that have earned most acclaim and make Che-Fu's sound world class.

Front man for multi platinum group 'Supergroove' in the mid 90's. Che then went on to become one of NZ's most successful male vocalists with again multi platinum albums in '2b S.Pacific' and 'Navigator'. Che has recently released "Beneath the Radar' and 'Hi-Score' - 'The Best of Che Fu' adding to his impressive body of work.

Che will play Cesars Brisbane 21st June, Cooly Hotel Gold Coast 22nd June, Great Northern Hotel Byron Bay 23rd June, Solbar Coolum 24th June. Tickets can be purchased at www.oztix.com.au or text your name to 0423 321 863 or email name to vg@verygood.com.au to win free tickets.
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CALLOUT FOR ARTISTS - HIP HOP / RNB TALENT COMP JUNE 07

May 31st 2007 04:41
Urban Prophetz Entertainment & Power Music Presents...

URBAN OVERLOAD HIP HOP/RNB TALENT COMP 2007

OFFICIAL CALLOUT FOR ENTRIES:

WHEN: 22nd June (Only 3 Weeks Away!)
TIME: from 9pm
WHERE: Sydney City RSL (Level 3, George St, Syd City)
COST: Free to Enter Competition

Prizes for each category (Hip Hop & RnB):

- $100

- Hip Hop TV Interview

- International Mixtape Spot (gets promoted overseas)

You MUST register for the comp first (email jay@urbanprophetz.com or phone 0405 766 783). NO ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN ON THE NIGHT. As there is an open bar at the venue this will be an 18 event (including comp entries).

Guest Judges Include:

- JOSEPH GATEHAU (also guest performer)

- 3D WORLD MAGAZINE (Homebase)

- HIP HOP TV

So even if you don't win, you will be getting some mad exposure and potential promo opps just by performing on the night!

Also Performing:
URBAN PROPHETZ, NJE, SAVAGE POETZ & MORE!!!

Door $13 (performers free) 18 ID Required
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Big Daddy Kane - Timeless Genius

May 8th 2007 04:44

I got the heads up regarding a video of Big Daddy Kane recently.

Big Daddy Kane, for those of you young enough to think pokemon was cool shit about 7 years ago, is one of the most acclaimed artists ever to have graced hip hop.

I would’ve said “was” one of the most acclaimed artists, 'til I had the opportunity to see a video of the Smooth Operator himself drop a couple verses in front of a crowd. He’s not the slim dude he used to be, but he’s still rocking all that pimp stuff he used to.

Watch the video…



The guy is a genius, and still has both the swagger and lyrics to serve most emcees I've seen.

Chux is out
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Snoop is a criminal denied entry into a country founded by criminals

April 27th 2007 01:23
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Sorry Snoop, you're too bad for Oz
It's all over the news that The Doggfather himself, Snoop is denied entry into Australia where he was to host the MTV Australian Video Music Awards. The most interesting aspect to this news are the comments on American website SOHH.com:



"How can a country that was established as a prison colony have the audacity to ban anyone from entering because of a criminal record."

"Racial profiling by countries like Australia. Its disgusting. Not surprised.They are very anti-immigrant along with Britain they represent one of the worst xenophobic countries especially with people of color."

Funny because it's true. Oh what was that you say? It's election year?
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Jin's tribute to Virginia Tech victims

April 19th 2007 10:45
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Jin was quick to record a tribute to Virginia Tech victims
Virginia Tech. Added to the growing list of school shootings. I don't wish to elaborate or give my thoughts on the matter, but reflect. And reflect while listening to Jin's tribute to the lives lost on April 16th, 2007.

Listen HERE.

Oh and if you speak Cantonese, be sure to check out Jin's latest album, ABC (American Born Chinese). My Australian Born Chinese friends love it, even though they don't listen to Hip Hop. It's relevant, it's down-to-earth and hell funny.
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Ban 50 Cent! 50 in Eminem's footsteps

April 11th 2007 07:26
Remember the controversy over Eminem? Then how he would take the piss outta the media and everyone who was slanging him in all amusing forms that made everyone love him, then hate him again, then eventually indifferent with all the hype about his sl*t ex-wife? Well now it looks like everyone wants to Ban 50 Cent like he was spreading AIDS through his music.

Hell no, I ain't a fan of his, I liked some of his songs before I found out he's just a punk, and he can't make me like him again like I'll always like Em. Fiddy tries to be ironic but the joke's on him.

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I thought this vid was hilarious though, and it's been remixed with "ban50cent.com" on it, directing you to G-Unit's MySpace.

Ahhh it's all sh*t to me. You chuckle a bit, then move on.

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Need dancers, breakdancers, DJs for your event? (Australia)

January 2nd 2007 12:43
If you're looking for Hip Hop dancers, breakers (breakdancers) or DJs for any event, from corporate gigs to bahmitsvas, smaller community events or birthday parties, etc then email trina@hiphop.org.au for all your performer needs (Australia only, for now).

Trina's Snapshot:

Represents and has many affiliates within the Hip Hop and dance community.

Danced with Caramell, Groovesteps (Looze Control 2006 winners).

Co-choreographer and dancer in all girl dance crew The XY Project.

Co-manages SKB (Street Kulture Breakers), the 2007 Australian Bboy (Breakdance) Champions.

Chairperson of Hip Hop Society D2MG (based in the University of New South Wales).

Manages City Studio (Level 8, 88 Liverpool St, Sydney) offering Hip Hop dance classes.

Owner and primary blogger on Hiphop.org.au (this site) and Dancing.net.au.

Loves supporting real artists, groups, events.

Lives and breathes Hip Hop.

Will make friends with your grandma.

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Dancing at Sleazeball with Katie Underwood then later with the drag queen and king - best gig ever!
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