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  • HIPHOPSPHERE INTRO - DJDPHY

    DJ D*Phy (formerly known as DefDphy) has been messing with turntables for a few years, however it is only in the past 2 years that he has started to focus on elevating his mixing and scratching skills to a higher level, working on mixtapes and live shows with other artists.
    2004 marked the release of Mixed Goods Volume One, an 80-minute mix CD of local and overseas underground hip-hop mixed and cut up by D*Phy. Download Mixed Goods Volume One (Right Click, Save As)
    The follow up CD Mixed Goods Volume Two was released in 2005. Mixed Goods Volume Two (click for free download)
    Currently D*Phy is working on more collaboration projects and mix tapes as well as providing cuts for a variety of MC's/crews and doing support shows. He soon aims to learn some more advanced production techniques which he can use on his albums and mixtapes. The newest project in the pipeline is a local and international collaboration mix CD called Audio Hustlers, which will feature local producers, Mcs, and turntablists from Australia and the UK. At the moment, Mixed Goods Volume 3 is in the works, featuring a mix of blends, remixes, US uderground hiphop and up and comming Aussie MC's/crews. Also be on the lookout in the near future for the PureBred mixtape vol.2 which will be mixed by D*Phy.

    Contact/website: http://www.myspace.com/djdphy


    Click Here To Download HIPHOPSPHERE INTRO (Right Click, Save As)

    DIZZY THOUGHTS - NATURAL CAUSES

    Bringing something new to the table, pushing the boundaries, placing a strong emphasis on creative lyricism and musical originality, Natural Causes hail from Sydney representing an exciting new wave of hip-hop. The group comprises three emcees Phatchance, Physics & Citizen Street and are in the process of working on the soon to drop "Incidental Noise Demo". The demo is an accumulation of mixtape tracks along with sneak preview tracks from their debut album, just ready to be recorded and blow minds. Click here to download "Introductions" from thier upcoming demo (Right Click, Save As)
    Keep your ears to the street in 2007, Natural Causes are about to blow.

    [VIDEO] LIVE

    Contact/Webiste:

    myspace.com/nurcha

    www.officialnaturalcauses.com

    Log onto MYSPACE.COM/HIPHOPSPHERE To Listen To Dizzy Thoughts

    HISTORY LESSON - MOTLEY

    Motley has been producing, writing and performing rap songs up throughout the UK and Australia for the last 6 years. He recently formed "Stankin Ass Records" and now is set to take the world by storm. Motley as supported, produced and collaborated with many artists such as; Nas, Ja Rule, Bliss N Eso and Dynamite MC just to name a few.

    [VIDEO] Daydreamin


    Contact Information
    For production: motley@supermotleyland.com
    Management: shayne@hoodedink.com

    Websites
    www.SuperMotleyLand.com
    myspace.com/hashbrowne



    Log onto MYSPACE.COM/HIPHOPSPHERE to listen to History Lesson

    WHOS THE TIGHTEST - HYJAK, ESO, ADAM CROOKS (FEAT. DJ DIAS, PROD JETLAG)

    HYJAK (SECOND VERSE)

    Hyjak (from Hyjak N Torcha) has just released a solo mixtape "Shady Characters". The mixtape features Hyjak’s partner in crime Torcha, as well as Bliss N Eso, Kye and productions from Jetlag.

    • Intro
    • Overcrowded
    • When It Drop (Feat. Kye, Bux)
    • Layed Back In The Palm Tree
    • Worlds Largest Island
    • Test (Feat. Kye, Torcha, Bliss N Eso)
    • Tear It Down (Feat. Eso)
    • Takin It All
    • Heard But Unseen
    • Who Dis
    • Intro: I Told You
    • Corperate Greed: Torcha Solo
    • Big Jiggle Dawg Anthem
    • I Want To See

    Click here to purchase "Shady Chararcters"

    Contact/website:

    myspace.com/hyjakntorcha

    ESO (FIRST VERSE)

    Eso's crew, Bliss N Eso have released a limited Edition Double Disk version of Day of the Dog! This special edition includes the original DAY OF THE DOG album, plus brand new bonus tracks including the underground banger ..Worldwide.. produced by P-Money (Scribe) feat Octa (France)! Packaged in Premium dope new artwork with a 20 page booklet that features the album lyrics, it also includes a SECOND DISK that features the entire original Day of the Dog album remixed by M-Phazes!!! This is a strictly limited pressing so be quick to snap it up before its gone!

    Clck here to purchase the Limited Edition Day Of The Dog Album

    You can exclusively download "DJ IZM Presents-Bliss N Eso: The MixTape(2001)" from HIPHOPSPHERE.COM!

    Click here to download the Mixtape FREE! (Right Click, Save As)

    [VIDEO] MAD TIGHT


    Contact/Website:

    www.blissneso.com

    myspace.com/blissneso

    JETLAG (Producer)

    Contact/website:

    myspace.com/jetlagmusic

    Click here to download Whos The Tightest sample (Right Click, Save As)

    KARMA - BUKKCITY

    [VIDEO] Days Have Gone


    Contact/Website

    bukkcity.com
    Click here to download Karma sample (Right Click, Save As)

    FRUSTRATION - MIND OVER MATTER (FEAT PHATCHANCE, SCOTT BURKE)

    Mind Over Matter (FIRST + LAST VERSE)

    Syd City's North Shore (Chatswood) has bred a couple of animals tearin' ish like nothing before!! MC's 'Willow' and 'Smiles Again' have had a deep interest in hip hop before they even hit high school. 2003 saw Willow and Smiles combine to form the now Bangin' M.O.M. crew.

    2005 saw Mind Over Matter take out the cash prize at the St. Pius 'Battle Of The Bands' annual competition. They were entered as the underdog/wildcards as it predominantly was a rock comp!! Whut Whut suckers hahaa!!

    The energy of Mind Over Matter's powerful, live set was felt at 'Back 2 Basic's', a night held weekly at the Lansdowne. This was to be the last night of B2B at the Lansdowne, it went out with more than a bang!!

    After this, the boys persisted to grow within the scene by rocking many stages, festivals, venues, and supporting some of Australia’s most respected artists including: Bliss N’ Eso’s on the NSW leg of their massively successful 'Get Loose Tour', Muph n Plutonic, Infallible, Kick Up The Dust (Manning Bar Sydney Uni), Groove Urban Festival (Olympic Park), Nurcha Records shows and Purebred shows to name a few. The crew have been interviewed and featured on both television and radio including 94.5 FBI's Stolen Records hip hop show and Triple J's 105.7 "The Hip hop Show" hosted by Maya Jupiter, 93.7’s Black Label Show, Fish Bowl T.V, Hip Hop T.V. Australia and H Bloc T.V.

    The M.O.M. Crew then decided to go international (haha), travelling to Osaka, Japan..where they recorded a video clip for 'How We Get Down' amongst rocking the odd stage in Osaka's down town district!!

    After months of "Blood Sweat & F**k Yeah" the Mind Over Matter Mixtape, "For Our Hip Hoppers" has been released!! Consisting of known, original and royalty free beats, the boys of Mind Over Matter bring an intricate, hype, and bangin' mixtape that is second to none!! The mixtape was recorded at Fame's, one of Sydney's leading producers and member of Overproof. It feature's Sydney/Japan MC Shifty and Saving Grace's Amelia..

    All in all a must have and you can download/stream it for ***FREE*** simply by clicking on the picture below!!

    Mind Over Matter are currently working their skinny ass’s off on their debut LP that will be out through their label, Nurcha Records and we promise that more is on the way so keep your heads up, eyes, ears, and minds wide open!!

    CONTACT/WEBSITE

    myspace.com/mindovermatteraus

    Phatchance (HOOK)

    In every genre there are a few independent artists who strive to achieve success and recognition, whilst mainting to an absolute degree the integrity and individuality of their music, this is my complete objective in creating my content. I try to make the best music I can, and while hip-hop is my passion and the tool I use to do so, my love and interest for music extends past any single genre.

    I began writing rhymes and making music in the early years of highschool, and in 2004 after establishing a name as a battle MC formed a band called Natural Causes (www.myspace.com/naturalcausescrew) with two close friends that shared the same interests.

    In the following years we hooked up with Sydney Dj, Dj Illa & toured extensively both locally and interstate, gaining recognition for our thought provoking, energetic and fun live show. During this period we supported prominent Australian hip-hop artists such as Hyjak and Torcha, Milk Bar Stars (Pegz, Muph n Plutonic, DJ Bonez), Andy Strushka, Maya Jupiter, The Winnie Coopers, Hospice Crew, Def Wish Cast, Fame & 13th Son, Swarmy G, Binge Thinkers, The Funkoars and many more. Natural Causes also became the flagship crew for Sydney independent record label Nurcha Records (www.nurcharecords.com) and commenced work on our debut release. In 2006 we featured on a number of releases, the most notable of which is Dave V's album "V" (Nurcha Records, circa Obese Records 2006), on which our track 'When Gravity Calls" recieved considerable praise and airplay.

    In 2006 Natural Causes realised that internal obligations and commitments were going to force a temporary hiatus from recording and performance duties, and thus I decided to start work on my solo EP "The Stigmata", a criticism of the commercialisation of the music industry, and human nature, using religion and mythology as a focal metaphor. I began to tour locally and interstate supporting artists such as Bliss n Eso, Phrase & DJ Flagrant, The Winnie Coopers, Hyjak, 3to2, DJ Master, DJ Bacon, Infallible, Litigate (Fizard), Bukkcity & Anecdote inorder to promote and develop the album, and in July finished pre production of the EP. I decided to push the CD through Natural Causes label, Nurcha Records, and began hitting our studio in September for recording.

    Keep an ear out in the coming months for snippets and promotionals from the EP, and for news and updates in terms of shows, appearances and developments. Click below for a sneak preview track!

    Click here to download One Foot Forward FREE (Right Click, Save As)

    CONTACT/WEBSITE

    www.officialphatchance.com

    www.officialnaturalcauses.com


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    HIGHER - MOVE.MEANT

    Although challenging at times due to label drama and everyday struggles, 2006 was a big year for Champ, JustBeats, and DJ Spider, collectively known as Move.meant. They watched Crash (which featured two of their songs) win an Oscar for Best Film, and they won an award themselves, taking the Urban category at the Diesel-U-Music Awards in London. Spider blew up on the club scene, touring with Mark Ronson and DJ AM and landed residencies and gigs at some of the most high profile venues and A-List parties. So, in spite of dealing with industry nonsense, the timing couldn’t be better to release their first full length album, The Scope Of Things.

    The lead single Higher (Breathe), for which the crew also shot a video, helped solidify Move.meant’s place in the hip-hop world with regular spins on the Wake Up Show and radio across the country. Backed by Relax, the release proved that they’d perfected their signature sound – uplifting, sample laden tracks, classic cuts, and real content. It also set the tone for The Scope Of Things, a balanced, intelligent album built on soulful instrumentals and clever, inspiring words.

    On Say When, Just chops up fat horns and bass to lay the groundwork for an intelligent commentary on the connection between schools, jobs, and drugs. While the subject matter is serious and the lyrics are truly poignant, Champ manages to examine the issues without preaching or whining, making harsh facts more easily digestible.

    With Rock Steady, the crew changes gears, setting deeper concepts aside in favor of witty wordplay over a break beat backbone. Spider takes it back on doubles with one of hip-hop’s original breaks, complimented by a booming 808 and Champ’s clever punch lines.

    The title track, The Scope Of Things, emphasizes hope in spite of circumstances over a lush, soulful beat featuring powerful vocals from Paola Jean. By using stories to illustrate his point, Champ touches on topics that resonate with most anybody, conveying the central them of the album. Punctuated by a trumpet solo, the last song on the album ties everything together.

    Tracklisting

    01 A Proper Introduction
    02 Say When
    03 Miracle
    04 Rock Steady
    05 Gunpowder Language ft. Blest
    06 If You Understood ft. Crush One
    07 Git It Now ft. Blu & Trek Life
    08 Higher (Breathe)
    09 Breaking Point
    10 Someday ft. Trek Life & Silo
    11 Yesterday
    12 Relax ft. Mike Anthony

    CLICK HERE FOR HHS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH MOVE.MEANT

    [VIDEO] HIGHER

    CONTACT/WEBSITE

    meanttomove.com

     

    Log onto MYSPACE.COM/HIPHOPSPHERE to listen to Higher

    ESCAPE FROM THE CITY - HYJAK N TORCHA

    Hyjak exploded onto the scene in 98 as a 15 year old who snuck into his local Bondi pub to enter his first mc battle stunning the crowd with his witty freestyles. Yes he left the battle victorious and an urban legend amongst his peers. Six years later we see a mature songwriter and storyteller with the same happy go lucky attitude and witty freestyles.“Couldn’t afford a video clip so I rap on surveillance camera footage” sums up the humorous and honest style. Torcha also has a rich history in Australian hip hop as an original member of Sydney’s “eth-nik tribe”. Torcha is a realist with untamed battle lyrics and great story telling ability. The older of the two MCs, Torcha brings well-planned concepts and conscious balance to the group. This albums conception was inspired by the return of Torcha from a two-year hiatus of focusing on his marriage and work. “Trapped in cycle where you mind is your worst enemy” authenicates the truthful lyrics Torcha is revered for.

    {VIDEO} Night With Chopper

    CONTACT/WEBSITE

    www.hyjakntorcha.com

    mysapce.com/hyjakntorcha

     


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    STATE OF AFFAIRS - SCOTT BURKE

    This isn't a get rich quick scheme or an attempt to herd a flock of followers. This is for the misguided, misled and misunderstood. This is for everyone that's ever been told no. A dedication of sorts to those people who struggle everyday to stand proud.

    While integrity is synonymous with sales and popularity in mainstream music today, Scott Burke strives to produce quality music which is still genuine. A hip hop artist since the tender age of fourteen, Scott has been recording and writing music for around four years. After being faced with the stress of school, work, love and friends he turned to the pen as a way to avoid 'blowing his gasket'.

    Scott has performed with a number of Australia's leading musicians, namely Def Wish Cast, Hyjak N Torcha, Bingethinkers, Mind Over Matter and Natural Causes. He joined the Nurcha Records team, (www.nurcharecords.com), in late 2005 and parted ways again in mid 2006 to independant record label Unda K9 (www.figgkidd.com).

    Future prospects for Scott include working on a promotional cd which will be avaliable for no cost at most local music stores, on the internet and schools and parties.

    PERFORMANCE CONTACT: 0434646069

    WEBSITE:

    myspace.com/scottlightsfires  

     

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    BRING IT ON - JUSTICE AND KAOS

    {VIDEO} OFFICIAL F.O.B MIXTAPE LAUNCH



    Since first appearing on the local scene, many have forecasted promising things for Hip Hop duo Justice & Kaos, formerly known as Third World Militia. Landing a record deal through Solid State Recordings/Warner Music, however, was something they could never have imagined would happen so soon. After a handful of appearances on widely acclaimed releases such as DJ Nino Brown and DJ Samrai’s Blazin 5 compilation, 2005’s Nuffsaid compilation In Case You Didn’t Know and Weapon X & Ken Hell’s Scarnon mixtape series, Justice & Kaos are ready to launch head-first into the Australian music industry amidst an interesting climate for local Hip Hop. Known to put on a fast-paced, energetic stage show alongside live DJ Simon Sez, the duo have attracted a buzz amongst the Australian hiphop fraternity, landing support gigs for international artists such as Mobb Deep, Lloyd Banks, Atmosphere and Brother Ali.

    Late 2006 saw the arrival of the Fresh Off the Boat (F.O.B.) mixtape, a collaborative effort with GMC, Anonymous and DJ Simon Sez gaining mainstream recognition and spurring an east coast tour. With the release of their debut EP, Turn It On, out in early June 2007 on Solid State Recordings/Warner Music, things are looking promising for Justice & Kaos. Looking to capitalize on recent successes and harboured talent, the duo is hoping to make inroads into territory not many local artists have ventured into.

    CONTACT/WEBSITE

    myspace.com/justicekaos  

    myspace.com/fobmixtape  

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    BLARSE' - BLARSE'

    Blarse` started rhyming in mid 2004 when two of his friends aquired turntables. They would freestyle and spin records for hours creating rough tracks on a performance Mic. The three met regularly with other friends who shared the same passion and later formed a hip hop group known as " The Den Dwellaz" consisting of Dj Tracksmith, Dj Stress, Mc Blarse`, Mc Invader Z and Mc Kinetic.

    In early 2006 Blarse` entered the preliminaries of the first Australian Scribble Jam Battles, and fought his way to a respectable fourth place for NSW. Scribble Jam kick-started Blarse`s career, and he began performing at Nurcha Records promoted shows around NSW with MC Funkflow as "Known Methods". During these shows he was flanked by Sydney DJ, Dphy, on the ones and twos and the team drew wide praise for their well constructed live show. During 2006 he also toured extensively with Nurcha Records Phatchance, performing for the promotion of his solo EP "the Stigmata", slated for a 2006 release. During his short career Blarse has performed alongside acts such as Bliss and Eso, the Winnie Coopers, Phrase & Dj Flagrant, Infalliable & Litigate, 3 to 2, Phatchance, Natural Causes, Dj Illa, Mind over Matter, Last credit, PK Crew, Double and Big Lou and many more.

    During 2006 Blarse` started work with DJ Stress on building an independent Record Label, "Stress Wreckords". Working alongside the original members of the Den dwellaz they released a mixtape "The Underground Wondersound" and distributed hundreds of free copies and t-shirts. The Den Dwellaz and Stress Wreckords are currently working on a second mixtape titled "a Fat taste of the Rat race", slated for a 2007 release. The CD is already a great leap from the first drop and will host an array of feature artists, solid sound engineering and first class rhymes.

    2007 is looking exceptionally busy for Blarse`, he also intends to drop his debute solo LP "Avenues", filled with passionate story telling "Story of Sin" and "Opposites Change" and energetic party bangers "Blarse" and "Keep Moving". DJ Stress, MC Invader Z and MC Kinetic are all also working on solo offerings.

    CONTACT/WEBSITE

    myspace.com/directmc

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    DOLE BLUDGERS - KOLAPS (FEAT KRIS, DJ SUM1)

    KOLAPS

    The kolapser is originally from South Birmingham, England and migrated to Adelaide, Australia April 1992.
    Kolaps has been contributing his talent within the Australian hip hop scene since late 1996-early 1997. He first made his debut in 1998 by participating in a series of local Adelaide emcee battles called vocal lords. Pursuing his hip hop further he eventually met dj debris (Hilltop Hoods), who lived locally in his area. After arranging many meetings with debris, kolaps learnt a large portion of basic production & studio recording techniques, watching debris produce tracks for his own 2 groups at the time at cross bred production studios, (delusions of psychosis & hilltop hoods). Prior to the release of back once again, debris assisted production for early kolaps tracks which helped expose the emcees style. One of his first shows supported DJ Bones & Espa lab tour.

     As time progressed the Project Culture of kings arose. The track propaganda was selected to feature on the Australia wide compilation, which was his first release. The support for the culture of kings project from Adelaide hip hop groups was enormous, spawning a collective called certified wise. Consisting of hilltop hoods, crossbred mongrels, terrafirma, after hours, trauma, kolaps, the expressionist, blokade, dj reflux, dj dymes & later on, included the funkoars, dj snair & Defenders. All artists involved were based in Adelaide helping form a good alliance as heard on 13 emcees&3 dj's, also featured on c.o.k vol1.

    Suffer of hilltop hoods released an Australia wide compilation album called suffering city volume1.This featured the track subconscious, alongside artist such as pegz, mass emcee and terrafirma. It was a progressive breakthrough for kolaps and an improved follow up from culture of kings vol.1.

    At this point in time cross bred mongrels were performing and recording music for albums. Pulled into the mongrel camp kolaps found a spot on world dominations scratch intro, & the x-bred classic, agitated dingos. Performances of this track led to support for album launches by hilltop hoods (album left foot right foot), after hours (album different rules apply) & Foreign leigion's Australian tour. Amongst other solo performances over the years to keep the ball rolling he has performed recorded or interacted with a large majority of the Adelaide scene. performing for numerous arts/government, charity and youth events helped gain more experience, leading to support for interstate acts such as lyrical commission and various other performances. One of his most favourite & memorable tracks recorded during this time was Dole Bludgers featuring kris (edits) of after hours & dj sum1 (2xoz/nz world itf finalist, vestax extravaganza ranked 1st).This track can now be found on the hip hop sphere mixtape. The beat is produced by kris of After Hours.

     Realising his pursuit of hip hop was growing; kolaps funded his own studio to continue his music and study of hip hop at a faster rate. Since then he has kept indoors learning to perfect & master his unique u.k/aust hybrid style.

     As time past, kolapser was called upon to participate in another posse track with other certified wise emcees. The track was called the certificate & featured on hilltop hoods album The Calling. The certificate topped the previous certified wise track. It had more emcees & dj's due to the arrival of the funkoars into certified wise & the fact the album went platinum in sales. Currently, he is most renowned for this verse.

    In more recent times kolaps hit the mixtape scene through dj sum1. He has Contributions on the second2none mixtape by dj sum1, all frames of the game volume 1 (hosted by freestyle of the arsonists) as well as his latest release, the hip hop sphere mixtape.

    Currently he is recording music for an upcoming release is giving him ammunition for more live shows. Expect to hear more from him in future as he becomes active live. He is an artist who likes to let the music speak for itself His last performance was support for Texas rapper k-rino may 2007 Adelaide.

    CONTACT/WEBSITE:

    myspace.com/kolapsa


    Log onto MYSPACE.COM/KOLAPSA to listen to Dole Bludger

    Red Light - Drake MC

    Drake originated as a solo artist, spending a lot of his time as a youth attempting to create music. Seven years of work allowed him to fine tune the art of production and writing to make him what he is today. September of 2005 Drake and fellow emcee fRiTs joined forces to create Homebrand, a group that existed around the basis of low funds and a cheap life. Later in the year, DJ Denno joined the team, forming the trio as it is known today. There are many members of the Homebrand Crew, but Drake, fRiTs and DJ Denno comprise the musical side of the group.
    Homebrand have recently completed their first release, Flavoured Hip Hop, which can be downloaded at;

    http://homebrand.2dope.net/mixtape or listen to all 20 tracks at http://www.myspace.com/homebrand.

    After Homebrands Mixtape, Drake has begun work on his solo material again, in the form of 3 projects. A free mixtape entitled War With The World, the "Time Is Up" EP and finally the "Learning Curve" LP, produced by upcoming producer T-Sharp, with scratch work handled by Nurcha Records one and only DJ Illa, and Homebrands own DJ Denno. The Mixtape will feature various artists, and the album, Learning Curve, will feature artists such as Nurchas Phatchance, Mind Over Matter, Natural Causes... along with others., For more info;
    http://www.officialdrake.com

    CONTACT/WEBSITE:

    myspace.com/officialdrakemusic

    myspace.com/drakedesign


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    Deafenly Hot - Soulplex (Feat Ardent MC)

    SOULPLEX (PRODUCER)

    Daniel Richter, A.K.A Soulplex has been involved in music all his life. He began as a bass player jamming with mates and listening to various rock music which was a strong part of his upbringing. Until 1996, when he heard Tupac and Dr. Dre and discovered a whole new world of music. From then on, his love for Hip Hop grew stronger and stronger and started penning raps and gaining interest in the grafitti scene....

    In 2001, Soulplex decided to take his passion to the next level and studied Audio Engineering at the SAE College in Melbourne. This is where he met alot of talented musicians from all sides of the musical spectrum and got exposed to many different styles of music. During this time, while gaining experience and knowledge, he got heavily involved with live recordings as well as Dj'ing and producing Psychedelic music. He released 2 tracks on a local label under a different alias and played various gigs around Australia.

    In 2003, he started building his studio and began making beats and experimenting with loops and samples. After receiving positive feedback from friends and various emcees, he linked up with best mate Ardent and started recording tracks for fun. From then on, his production has hit a whole new level and has linked up with various artists and is gaining interest from Emcees and singers all around the world. Soulplex is now known as a talented up and coming producer, not just a beatmaker who's future is looking bright for him. Soulplex's style has a very wide range due to the extensive knowledge and love for all genres of music.

    CONTACT/WEBSITE

    myspace.com/soulplex 

    ARDENT (VOCALS)

    Ardent Aka Mahala Joyce is a new voice in the Aussie Hip Hop scene, boasting a unique and varying style he is finally stepping forward.

    Ardent has been involved with music all his life, from singing in groups to playing drums to the offspring. But it was his love of Basketball that introduced him to the hip hop scene and now best mate/ producer Soulplex.  After privately penning raps and poetry for years he and Soulplex decided to record, so with sock covered microphone in hand he put down his first track.

    Now with an ever developing style combining intellect and meaning he continues to better himself and gain support.

    Ardent says nothing he doesn’t mean to and much more than some will ever know.

     

    CONTACT/WEBSITE:

    myspace.com/ardentmc


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    DIRT MUSIC (PUFFIN REMIX) - HYKOO

    There is something about the rapper known as Hykoo (AKA Lachlan Jones) you cant put your finger on. Trying to pigeonhole his style is near impossible. Think Eminem meets Sage Francis only Australian and drunk. Hykoo somehow blends all the qualities of a great rapper into one mysterious package. Intelligent, witty, deep, dark, satirical and street, Hykoo really is an exciting rapper. In 2003 Hykoo dropped his first release Pigeon Whole Hearted with his crew (Awakenings) through his own label Awakenings Records. Hykoo followed up with Rap Songs Meow in 04 with fellow crew member Osinaka, before featuring more recently on the Chasm E.P. and a barrage of guest appearance including tracks on FBI Presents, Stolen Records and Straight from the Art Vol. 2. Although Hykoo still represents the Awakenings crew, it was time for him to flip the script yet again. Hykoo was to go deep underground to write and record the next chapter in the Hykoo saga. The next installment, His debut L.P. The Crooked Unseen is a culmination of his relentless determination to bring a record of versatility and skills never before heard from an Australian rapper. Produced by two of the hottest talents in the game: Styalz Fuego and Weapon X, Hykoo laces world class beats with the groundbreaking lyricism that is fast earning him accolades from his peers around the world. Hykoo's talents are not limited to recording, with one of the most exciting live shows from a solo hip-hop artist in Australia. He often invites special guests to the stage and ensures no two shows are ever the same. Hykoo has preformed along side many big names including, Atmosphere and Sage Francis. Although it would seem that Hykoo has already had an illustrious career in hip-hop, it is only now that Hykoo has stepped out from the shadows into the limelight and is ready to write the next chapter in the Hykoo story . . . May the saga continue.

    [VIDEO] Bump

    CONTACT/WEBSITE

    myspace.com/hykoo

    www.hykoo.com.au


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    COMIN UP - MOTLEY

    [VIDEO] Shake

    Please refer to "History Lesson" for Motley's news and bio.

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