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How to Pirate Records
Thursday, August 26th, 2010So you thought you had pirated everything huh?
Step 1
Using wooden strips, make a box around a glass plate. Seal off the edges using the window cement. Make sure everything is airtight.
Step 2
Class A : So Bad Clip
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010Tapes, Decks & paycheques Free Download
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
Check out the latest FREE Mix Tape instalment from Cassette Walkmans You can click on the image above to download direct.
Pirate Mafia : Salt Spitters EP Free Download
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
This EP has been out for a while now, but if you missed the launch it was kinda hard to get your hands on.
Pirate Mafia have been hard at work on the Full Length LP promised to be out in the next month (rap speak,2-3 months)
We’re going to have some exclusive Video Clips from the Lads within the next few weeks to give you a taste off this skulduggery goodness.
Stay tuned. But in the mean time download the EP here http://piratemafia.bandcamp.com/
Obese Block Party Announced
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010It’s that time of the year again.
OBESE RECORDS BLOCK PARTY 2010 Aussie Hip Hop Extravaganza
October 8th @ Palace Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets: http://www.ticketek.com
Strictly 18+ (ID Required)
Doors: 8.30pm
Performing live:
M-Phazes, Illy, Spit Syndicate, Mantra, Pegz, Bias B, Dialectrix, Tuka & DJ Morgs (Thundamentals), Dialectrix, Gully Platoon, Skryptcha, Chasm & Vida-Sunshyne, Hyjak & Torcha, Reason, Simplex
Featuring supports:
Fluent Form, Ciecmate & Newsense, Maundz
And a showcase by:
The Wickid Force Breakers
More information: http://www.obeseblockparty.com and http://www.obeserecords.com
Eloquor – Charge LP Review
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
Charge is the Second Full Length Album from Melbourne Mc Eloquor. Second? It’s easy too miss good artists these days. But in this case, Eloquor admittedly wouldn’t be surprised if you missed his first with his first album being a low budget production that he mostly put together himself.
Charge is anything but with production, beats and features from well known Australian Hip Hop celebrities including M-phazes, Jase, Slap618, Doc Felix and Lauren Gillard to name a few.
Now under the guidance of Frank Mincone aka Slap618 as his manager (Myspherical Entertainment & Obese Records) Charge is an album with a message. To me this me this message was move forward, don’t have regrets, constantly push what you think is possible and take control of your own destiny. I know that’s quite a few messages all rolled into one, but when you listen to this album I think you will agree.
Charge is the feature track for this Album and where the Album takes it’s name. This isn’t really a criticism but for an album with notable guests I found it odd that Charge’s chorus didn’t come with a bit more punch. I mean, this would have been a perfect opportunity to get a cunts in a room and scream this hook (CHARGE) into the mic. Maybe it’s just me or maybe because it’s part of the albums flow and the self introspective message that this album carries throughout it’s entirety and something he wanted to do himself.
Keep on ft Lauren Gillard is a inspirational track, which for me really set’s the pace of this album. The video clip features what appears to be a broken family and a man struggling to come to terms with what never was or what never eventuated. You need to check it and make your own mind up.
A song I can relate my own experience of becoming a father Daddy’s Girl ft Cisco Tavares is probably my favourite track on the album. Eloquor drops his experience with the birth of his daughter like it happened yesterday. Something all first time Dads can probably relate to. I’d never heard of Cisco Tavares and on the first few listens I thought it was a sample, it wasn’t until I picked up the press release and did some Google searches that I found he is a local R’nB artist. (well he lives in Australia now, so by Aussie by laws #1321321 * anyone who’s been here more than a year we can claim as our own) I will definitely be checking more of his stuff in the future.
The last track on the LP Like The Clouds also ft Lauren Gillard but more interestingly samples from his Grandmother who this album was also dedicated to. The translated Hungarian vocal sample translates to “On earth we are merely guests, time here is short, the whole thing is like a soaring cloud”. After hearing this track, it becomes obviously apparent where Eloquor has found a lot of his inspiration and guidance throughout the years and what made him the person that he is. In my opinion, Eloquor seems extremely grounded and happy with the person he sees in the mirror every day. Something we should all strive for.
There’s a bunch of other dope tracks on this album that I didn’t cover. You really need to give ‘Charge’ several listens before it WILL become one of your favourite releases of 2010. ‘Charge’ by MC Eloquor is available now where all good Hip Hop is sold and distro is through Obese Records.
You can also read a recent interview with Eloquor at Certified Scribe
Thats Them Debut EP Free Download
Saturday, July 17th, 2010Thanks to Sydney Oz Hip Hop Crew and Lookupinthesky.com.au You can download the debut 2009 release for free. Click on the image for a full download or stream at Lookupinthesky.com.au
Goonbag.com 24/7 Australian Hip Hop Radio
Friday, July 16th, 2010Goonbag Radio is a 24/7 Hip Hop Internet Radio station run by the good fellas at ozhiphop.com
To stream in winamp, itunes etc just click the image, enjoy.
Don’t forget to check out Goonbag.com for live stream Every Wednesday night.
Maggot Mouf
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010Broken Tooth Records MC Maggot Mouf next release ‘You’re all ears’ will be on the shelves later this week July 17 2010. A kid from Canberra, Maggot Moufs new Album contains 16 banging tracks of ill Aussie Hip Hop.
‘You’re all ears’ includes work from Sammy Scissors, Ciecmate, 1/6, Scotty Hinds, Dekoda and additional production from the Joey Gargoyle and Bigfoot.
Have a listen to Wat U Lookin At’ from ‘You’re all ears’ below
Lil Kim Gigs Postponed
Friday, July 9th, 2010
Hip Hop icon Lil Kim has postponed the Australian leg of her tour due to visa problems. She was set to perform at The Sydney Entertainment Centre in Sydney on July 9, and in Melbourne on July 10, at the Esplanade Hotel. The dates will be re-scheduled for approximately two months from now.
Kim stated; “I love all the fans in Australia and I’m excited to be making my first trip down there to perform. I’m disappointed about my visit being delayed but I promise that the wait will be worth it.”
Source http://www.rhymeandreason.com.au/?p=1992
Updated. New gig date will be September 16. Apparently the Visa issues related to her Criminal Record. Alternatives were apparently offered by Customs i.e. loopholes. However Lil Kim wanted to everything to be done by the book…maybe she just likes flying first class
Backpacking Buck 65 Back in September
Friday, July 9th, 2010… A white boy from Mount Uniacke Nova Scotia – population 3,500 – combines elements of hip-hop, blues, roots, rock, country and folk music to become one of the most enduring artists on the international hip-hop scene.
Buck 65’s
‘career in a nutshell’ doesn’t exactly read like the how-to handbook for elementary hip-hop artists. Not surprising, really, given that for the last 20 years he has built a reputation on breaking the mould.
Throughout his career, this small-town Canadian emcee and turntablist has pushed all sorts of boundaries on his way to create a sound that is truly…well….Buck 65. While many of his contemporaries faded away, Buck 65’s avant-garde approach kept him at the edge of the music scene, and won him countless dedicated fans around the world. ”
He’s still coming up with music from disparate sources and turning it into some of the best hip-hop around when it comes to balancing
forward-looking ideas with mass appeal.” (Sputnik)
His unique approach to recording and live performance has drawn its fair share of criticism, with some struggling to place his radical style on a traditional musical spectrum. But as Buck 65 admits himself, market appeal is not the main aim of his music. ‘What I’m saying is that I make music for myself. But if other people like it, that’s wonderful.’
Like it? Signs would say they bucking love it! Buck 65’s 20-year career alone is testament to how much appeal his music has. Throw in 3 Juno award wins and 5 nominations, and live collaborations with artists like PJ Harvey and Moby, and you’ve got the portrait of an artist who is clearly as respected by his contemporaries as he is loved by his audiences.
For his latest collection of songs – ‘20 Odd Years’, to be released in a series of digital mini albums this winter and spring, Buck 65 went back to the formula that worked for him on Talkin’ Honky Blues. ‘
I returned to Halifax (CA) to build some songs – from the ground up – with my friends Charles Austin and Graeme Campbell. We also called in a bunch of friends to contribute vocals. Plus, I recorded a song with my old pal Jo Run, who I’ve worked with since the early days.’
But just because he’s looking back, don’t make the mistake of thinking that Buck 65’s slouching off. ‘
Twenty years seems like a long time but the thought of slowing down or ‘hanging it up’ has not even crossed my mind. Will I still be at it when I’m 50 years old? I guarantee you that I will.’
Australian East Coast Tour this September
Thu Sept 16 – Melbourne, Corner Hotel
Tix: www.custommade.com.au (ph 1300 762 545), Corner box office (11am-8pm Mon-Sat : ph 9427 9198), www.cornerhotel.com
Fri Sept 17 – Sydney, Factory Theatre (an official selection of the 2010 Sydney Fringe)
Tix: www.custommade.com.au (ph 1300 762 545),www.factorytheatre.com www.factorytheatre.com (9550 3666)
Sat Sept 18 & Sat Sept 19 – The Spiegeltent, Brisbane Festival
Tix: www.brisbanefestival.com.au (ph Moshtix 1300 438 849)
ozhiphop.com down
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010Sorry guys, I am as bored as you and don’t have any more infor other than the below.
Dear OzHipHop.Com Member
OzHipHop.Com is experiencing it’s longest downtime since 2002. On Tuesday
around 6 am EST the server hardware failed and most of our forum database
was lost. Fear not! A new server is at Melbs Datacenter for transition. I
has backups so the most we can lose is about 6 hours of posts.
The site will be back up today..
Please do not send any emails to our @ozhiphop.com addresses as they will
not be received until the server is back up.
Alternate email to use: ozhiphop@gmail.com
PH: +61 2 8005 1669
Cheers
Mass
Microphone Madness – Force & Sparts
Thursday, April 29th, 2010SoulMate Records sign with the Devil
Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Just Kidding, I actually think this is pretty awesome.
Soul Mate Records home to 360 and Pez and by have signed a licensing deal With EMI AUS. This is a pretty big step for Australian Hip Hop with local produce having been shunned by the majors for years. Sure there have been other signings but generally they weren’t let’s say “scene established”. A licensing deal generally means the record label gets a set fee in exchange for manufacturing, promoting and distribution. It can also mean if there’s a bucket load of album sale that they get a major chunk of the spin, if not all of it. It is no secret that Majors and even Independents have cottoned on to the increase in touring value as well. But it works both ways, will they have more festivals to play their festivals songs at? Will there music actually improve cause they can concentrate on it without worrying about how they are going to pay rent next week?
I think so and with 360’s new album Falling and Flying due later this year, it will be pretty interesting to see if that’s actually true.
You can check a couple of tracks from 360’s upcoming records here http://www.myspace.com/emcee360 – Oh Yeah, Licensing deals often differ greatly. So that’s just a general guide for those that aren’t aware. SoulMate could be something totally different. they might answer your questions here soulmaterecords.wordpress.com
Hau’s Version Excursion – ‘Believe’
Friday, February 12th, 2010Hau from Koolism and Triple J’s Hip Hop Show has done his own take on Brad Strut’s “Belive”. We posted that a few months ago. He obviously loves the track as much as us.
Also in the works from Hau is a solo mixtape due Feb 14 called ‘Love the Beast’ you will be able to download a copy from his site http://hauiebeast.blogspot.com. If that ain’t enough for you Koolism fans. check out ‘Hanz High’ which you can download here http://bit.ly/hanzhigh
FORCE & SPARTS – POWERLINES – JAN 15 – FREE DOWNLOAD
Sunday, January 3rd, 2010
Preview Mix: FORCE & SPARTS MYSPACE
Relative new comer to the scene Sparts joins G Force, following his successful debut release Clouded, to bring you a free offering of straight spitting madness to accompany your summer beverages.
Featuring guests Mol One, Haunts, Maundz and Thorts and a mix of exclusive beats from WIK, Blazin Marty and Xcise as well as some jacked favourites ensure it bangs from start to end.
Tracklisting:
Transactions
I Believe
Microphone Madness (Production: WIK)
Powerlines Ft: Maundz
Wage War
Run Ft: Thorts (Production: Xcise)
Straight To The Arm
Full Metal Box (Production: WIK)
Militant Boom Bap Ft: Haunts, Mol One (Production: Blazin Marty)
Deeds Not Words
JAN 15 – FREE








