BRAD STRUT – Authentic LP
One of the first ever full length solo Australian hip hop albums, Brad Strut’s Authentic was a landmark release when it dropped in 2001. The Melbourne MC connected with Bias B, Bigfoot, Brisbane icons Brothers Stoney, the original Seany B (4ZZZ’s long running Phat Tape Radio Show) and Ken Oath (750 Rebels) to craft a template for much of the local hip hop that was to follow. The album also features the original Lyrical Commission line-up of Brad, Trem, Bob Balans and Rob Nat. Produced by an all star line-up of Prowla, Lazy Grey, Trem, Seany B, Mnemonic Ascent and Jase, Authentic boasts a dusty production style that helped put Australian hip hop on the world stage. As if proof of this was needed, DJ Numark of Jurassic 5 included lead track “A Good Thing” on his first official DJ mix release, Hands On.
Brad Strut has gone on to be a core member of Melbourne’s almighty Lyrical Commission, spitting fire on their Stage Is Set and Murderous Metaphors releases, and to drop the massively acclaimed 2007 sophomore solo album Legend: Official. He is currently based in the UK, performing around Europe and working on a concept project with producer Beat Butcha. This project will be released with a selection of commissioned remixes in early 2009.
In the meantime, don’t miss the limited edition re-press of the album that started it all.
Tracklist
1. Authentic Intro Produced by Lazy Grey
2. Love This Produced by Mnemonic Ascent, Cuts by DJ Ransom
3. A Good Thing (Featuring Bias B and Lazy Grey) Produced by Lazy Grey, Cuts by DJ J-Red
4. Toowong (Featuring Lazy Grey and Len One) Produced by Lazy Grey
5. Every Now and Then (Featuring Ken Oath and Bigfoot) Produced by Lazy Grey and SeanyB
6. Ceremony Master (8 Bit Mix) Produced by Seany B, Cuts by DJ J-Red
7. Fly Away (Featuring Seany B and Len One) Produced by Seany B
8. Authentic Produced by Jase, Cuts by Prowla
9. Going Back to Yarrawonga Produced by Brad Strut
10. Demolition Derby (Featuring Lyrical Commission) Produced by Trem and Rob Nat
11. My Joint Produced by Prowla, Cuts by Prowla
12. Intro 01 (Hip Hop, Happiness, Health) Produced by Lazy Grey, Cuts by DJ J-Red
13. Struttterlude Produced by Brad Strut
14. Fly Away (Jase Remix) (Featuring Seany B and Len One) Produced by Jase
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