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Introducing BAD GRAMMAR

Zambia-born, Perth-raised and now Melbourne-based artist BAD GRAMMAR has released his wildly frantic debut single, ‘DRAGON WRATH’.

The enigmatic rapper introduces himself with as much impact as he does intent on ‘DRAGON WRATH’, and while the record wouldn’t sound out of place on a Tyler, The Creator or JPEGMAFIA project, it simultaneously breathes a fresh, unique and gripping take into the…

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ALBUM PREMIERE: Dexter Seamus - Love In The Hills

ALBUM PREMIERE: Dexter Seamus – Love In The Hills

“Do you love yourself? What’s it mean to be happy?” questions Dexter Seamus in the opening moments of his debut album ‘Love In The Hills’ – a pair of deeply existential questions that stay front of mind throughout the 10-track LP, guiding Seamus and the listener alike.

‘Love In The Hills’ comes four years on from Dexter Seamus’ last project ‘Young Zen’. In that time, the 22-year-old rapper has…

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Travy P's busy month: Podcaster, Musician, Entertainer

Travy P’s busy month: Podcaster, Musician, Entertainer

Travy P burst onto Australia’s radar off the back of a hectic 12-months in 2017, which saw him release collaborations with Manu Crooks and 360 before dropping his highly-acclaimed debut EP ‘POINT’.

A few years on and the Redcliffe creative is beginning to prove himself as so much more than just the talented, exuberant rapper that we know; with the launch of his new podcast ‘Tibby Talks’ to…

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Marlon Craft's 2020 has been fire

Marlon Craft’s 2020 has been fire

If this is the first time you’re hearing of the name Marlon Craft, you’re late but you’re welcome.

Raised in Manhattan, New York, Marlon Craftfirst garnered buzz off the back of his slick, quick-witted wordplay on the internet. In short time, it became evident that Craft was one of the best lyricists to land on the scene in the last decade, however, it’s every other aspect of his music that’s…

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Australia, meet AG Club

Australia, meet AG Club

Hailing from the Easy Bay Area in the United States comes hip-hop’s fast rising, captivating new collective, AG Club.

A collaborative crew of multi-faceted creatives, AG Club consists of core musical members Baby Boy, Jody Fontaine and Mick Anthony, as well as in-house visual producer and editor Manny (aka 777 Media) – among others. Although, if you ask them, AG Club insist that (pretty much)…

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Kwame hits his home run on 'We Can Be'

Kwame hits his home run on ‘We Can Be’

Trailblazing Sydney rapper, producer and creative Kwame recently released his new EP, ‘Please, Get Home Safe.’ – and while the EP was an intricately crafted triumph in itself, it’s the project’s closing record, ‘We Can Be’, that truly emphasises Kwame’s artistic pedigree.

At just 22-years-of-age, ‘Please, Get Home Safe.’ is already the Sydney rapper’s third EP, following 2017’s ‘Lesson…

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The Kid LAROI's Australian Connection

The Kid LAROI’s Australian Connection

In the process of becoming one of the world’s hottest new acts, The Kid LAROI has been sure to keep his Australian ties involved and influential with every musical project to date.

An Indigenous Australian, The Kid LAROI has carried the ‘Laroi’ name with him as a nod to his Kamilaroi indigenous community. The meaning behind the name should be enough to prove that The Kid is hell-bent on…

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Album Review: The Kid LAROI - 'F*CK LOVE'

Album Review: The Kid LAROI – ‘F*CK LOVE’

The last two years have been a whirlwind for The Kid Laroi, making it out of inner-Sydney housing commission flats off the back of a handful of hit records as a 14 year old and a subsequent record deal from Grade A Productions (of Columbia Records).

The deal meant Laroi was to uproot his life to LA and dig-in to becoming music’s next megastar, which 12 months on, is a glaring reality.

A…

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Introducing Steven Moses' delicate new single 'Lose It'

Introducing Steven Moses’ delicate new single ‘Lose It’

Pennsylvania rapper, songwriter and producer Steven Moses has looked primed to break out for a couple of years now, however, following the release of his latest single ‘Lose It’, it looks as if that time has come.

The first single to come from his upcoming debut LP, ‘Lose It’ showcases Moses’ ability to lay down intricate rhyme schemes amongst some light, plucky guitar chords.

Think Dominic…

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PREMIERE: Steez Malase releases powerful new single 'Us'

PREMIERE: Steez Malase releases powerful new single ‘Us’

South Auckland-come-Brisbane based rapper Steez Malase has been steadily building a strong fanbase and reputation along with his forever-growing catalogue of hits since moving across the ditch.

Now, Steez has teamed up with Killaflowz for ‘Us’, a thank-you to the partners of all the creatives who are constantly supporting the ongoing hustle of creating meaningful art.

The record has Steez…

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Fortay releases new album '7 Days a Week'

Fortay releases new album ‘7 Days a Week’

West Sydney OG Fortay has released his gritty new album, ‘7 Days a Week’.

The 7-track album features Fortay as raw and real as you’d expect, pulling no punches across the 21-minute run time.

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Chillinit goes in on new 'Overkill' one-take

Chillinit goes in on new ‘Overkill’ one-take

Chillinit has closed out his three-part ‘Overdrive’ series with a three-minute stream on conciseness, ‘Overkill’.

The fiery new one-take features braggadocios bars, heavy punchlines and clever wordplay – as Chill strings together a host of niche soccer references in what is a highlight of the record.

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Arona Mane and BLESSED link-up for feel good jam 'Alone Not Lonely'

Arona Mane and BLESSED link-up for feel good jam ‘Alone Not Lonely’

In-demand Sydney producer Arona Mane has linked with fellow Sydney-based genre-bending songwriter BLESSED for an upbeat new single, ‘Alone Not Lonely’.

The bright new collaboration blends Mane’s epic, luscious soundscapes with BLESSED’s intricate rock-meets-pop melodies, creating the ultimate melting pot of hip-hop, dance, pop and alternative-rock influences.

The colourful link-up is…

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Interview: Uwe Baltner on going viral, record labels and more

Interview: Uwe Baltner on going viral, record labels and more

Uwe Baltner began uploading daily videos of himself singing along in his Fiat 500 on the way to work nearly two years ago – fast forward to June of 2020 and the 56-year-old German internet sensation has amassed 1.8 million Instagram followers.

Uwe has been co-signed from the likes of Drake, Rihanna and Stormzy within the last couple years, gaining notoriety in pop-culture as ‘the old guy who…

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Break the silence. Black Lives Matter.

Break the silence. Black Lives Matter.

As Australians we are guests in hip-hop culture. It is our duty and obligation to not remain silent.

Not at this moment, not ever. We pledge to use our voices and platforms to speak against injustice, oppression and racism abroad and at home.

We stand in solidarity with those in pain. And stand against power structures that uphold white supremacy everywhere.

Sign the petition here; break…

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Brothers open up on heart wrenching new single 'Never Going Back'

Brothers open up on heart wrenching new single ‘Never Going Back’

Western Sydney duo Brothers have been as consistent as they have been impressive with every release to date, and their latest single ‘Never Going Back‘ builds on that impressive catalog tremendously.

The moving piano chords and emotive raps at the beginning of the record set the mood for what’s to come, as you find yourself zoning in deeply to follow the heart-wrenching narrative after just…

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PREMIERE: Kuren releases sophomore album 'HOLY WAVE'

PREMIERE: Kuren releases sophomore album ‘HOLY WAVE’

Kuren launched his career as one of the countries most interesting and genre-bending producers, melding elements of electronic, pop, trap and hip-hop on his way to national tours, radio spins and slots at the likes of Splendour In The Grass and Beyond The Valley.

Following his debut album Melting Conceptually in 2018, Kuren stepped back from the limelight to hone his lyrical craft, over a year…