OHH Hot Pick:

 
 

D’Opus & Roshambo

The Switch

Shogun

After two years locked inside their Canberra studio, D’Opus & Roshambo have released ‘The Switch.’ With an impressive list of collaborators including the USA’s Supastition, Axe Aklins and Carts2Deadly - ‘The Switch’ has a sound that is full of beauty and soul, but at times devastatingly funky.

In stores nationally Saturday 28 June on Mercury Switch Lab with Shogun Distro.

More info here.

 
 

NEW RELEASES:

 
 

Illzilla

Wasteland

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TZU

Computer Love

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Nick Sweepah

Respice, Adspice..

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Mind Over Matter

East coast most..

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Nurcha's 3rd Birthday + Drapht/M.O.M/360 TRIPLE Album Launch

Saturday 26th July @ Gaelic Club.

Triple Album Launch for Drapht, Mind Over Matter feat DJ Illa & 360 feat Pez. Supported by Last Credit, Natural Causes, Double, Big Lu, MC Mak, Coptic Soldier, Drake MC. Hosted by Shrekk & Rival. DJs Skeamo1, Kranky, DNL & Skae.

Tix on sale now @ Moshtix here.

More info here.

   
 

Tomahawk – A Bitch Named Hip Hop

 

The long awaited solo debut from Tomahawk of Clandestien is almost here! Entirely produced by Dazastah of Downsyde, who has also assembled the album into a continuous mix, and heavily featuring Layla and Porsah Laine, A Bitch Named Hip Hop is an album unlike any other.

Out 26th July. Pre-order now from www.soulclaprecords.com to receive a free signed poster designed by Tomahawk

More info here.

   
 

2008 DMC World DJ Championship

 

NSW Final - Thu 17 Jul - The Gaelic Club, Sydney
VIC Final - Sat 19 Jul - Hi-Fi Bar, Melbourne
ACT Final - Fri 1 Aug - The Green Room, Phillip
WA Final - Fri 1 Aug - Funk Club @ Rosemount, North Perth
QLD Final - Thu 21 Aug - The Met, Fortitude Valley
Australian Finals - Sat 6 Sep - Hi-Fi Bar, Melbourne

Fancy your chances? Download an entry form here.

Head to the Upcoming Shows Forum for more info.

   
 

Muph & Plutonic – ‘…And The Tomorrow Came’

 

‘…And Then Tomorrow Came’ is the highly anticipated 3rd full length album from acclaimed Melbourne hip hop duo Muph & Plutonic.

Format: CD & limited edition 2LP Vinyl - available July 19. Muph & Plutonic will take ‘…And Then Tomorrow Came’ on a 30 date nationwide tour throughout August, September and October 2008.

More info here.

   
 

PARIS Guerilla Funk Tour ft T-K.A.S.H, DJ True Justice + Local Supports

 

Adelaide: Friday 8th August @ HQ Complex. + special guests J-Live & DJ Flo Fader. Local Supports: Social Change, DJ Kansel & DJ Snair. More info here.

Melbourne: Saturday 9th August @ Espy. Local Supports: Cross Bred Mongrels, Vents feat Trials & Monsta Ganja. More info here.

Sydney: Friday 15th August @ Gaelic Club. Local Supports: Cross Bred Mongrels, Vents feat Trials, Double & Big Lu. More info here.

   
 

RZA as Bobby Digital – ‘Digi Snaks’

 

RZA's much beloved character Bobby Digital returns with a brand new studio album – ‘Digi Snacks’. The first single is ‘You Can’t Stop Me Now’ featuring Inspectah Deck, The B-side is ‘Drama’ featuring Thea and Monk.

Digi Snaks is out now on KOCH Records, with distro by Shock.

More info here.

   
 

CRS – 'Gully Down Crooks’

 

CRS are Brizzie’s southside grime squad of Talonz, Porse, Servo, Bezrock, Gaz Hazard and DJ Lopsided. CRS have been busy down in the Screwz Loose Studio working on their first full release – ‘Gully Down Crooks’. Guest appearances by Bigfoot & Town Drunxxx.

Actual Rapping, deadly beats. ‘Gully Down Crooks’ is out now.

More info here.

   
 

THE HERD – Summerland Tour

JULY/SEPTEMBER 08 + special guests The Last Kinection

Click State for more info:

WA

NSW (Sydney)

NSW (Other)

ACT

QLD

TAS

VIC

SA

   
 

Pure Product – ‘The Eviction Notice’

 

The three man team of Tendancee, Marvel and 4th along with trusty turntablist DJ Butcher have been prepping ‘The Eviction Notice.’ Produced by internationally renowned Optimen boardsmen Sammsonite and DATS with additional beatwork from Clint Beatsgood. In stores nationally Saturday 28 June on Red Tape Entertainment with Shogun Distro.

All pre-orders receive a free bonus CD containing full Optimen-produced instrumentals.

More info here.

   
 

Spit Syndicate - ‘Towards The Light’


Spit Syndicate’s forthcoming album 'Towards The Light' is an innovative and adventurous work that maintains it's underground intensity while blurring genre lines and showcasing the refined skills of these 2 prodigious rappers, Nick Lupi & Just Enuff. Production by Jase, M-Phazes, Fame & Ro Blvd (LA.)

Out 21st June on Obese Records.

More info here.

   
 

TZU – ‘Computer Love’

 

‘Computer Love’ is an album that sees TZU combining their signature sound with fresh synth heavy hooks, thumping beats and plenty of soulful sing-along choruses. TZU’s new album ‘Computer Love’ is out June 28 through Liberation Music.

More info here.

www.myspace.com/tzucomputerlove

   
 

clinic116.com ONLINE NOW!

 

Visit clinic116.com to view products online, or purchase from anywhere in Australia. Featuring an extensive range of; Markers, Inks, Hip Hop vinyl & CD's, Battle records, DVD's, Magazines & Books, Kicks, T-Shirts & Hoodys!

FREE AUS Post Express for orders over $100.00. More info here.

 

[Industry Profile] Justin Squillace (Director) - clinic116 (interview by kTpure) here.

   
 

CHOOSE MICS – ‘The Pre Album’

 

CHOOSE MICS and FORMULA RECORDZ are now proud to unveil their first release to a relenting and unwary hip hop public. ‘The Pre Album’ Features: Fraksha (of Nine High [UK]), J Essential (USA) and Tactic One (AUS).

FREE DOWNLOAD here.

HARD COPY also available for FREE in hip hop friendly stores Australia wide from 20th June. More info here.

[OZ Interview] Mules & Haunts from CHOOSE MICS (interview by kTpure) here.

   
 

Bigs Presents ‘Soap Scum Lyrics Vol. 1’

 

Rigorous Recordings bring you their newest release, Bigs Presents ‘Soap Scum Lyrics Vol. 1’ featuring Grand Agent ( US ), Nine High ( UK ) and a bunch of Rigorous Crew artists including Scott Skills, a.DD, Fiza and Rizo. Distro by Obese Records.

Buy now at Rigorous Recording itunes Store here.

Bigs on myspace here.

Rigorous Recording on myspace here. - More info here.

   
 

‘Too Terrorble Tablists’ mixed by Buick & Paypercutts – OUT NOW

AWKward Productions and House of Reps deliver ‘Too Terrorble Tablists’. A compact disc poorly mixed by Canberra’s most perverted cross fader molesters, Buick (2 x A.C.T DMC Champ.) and Paypercutts (0 x A.C.T DMC Champ.)
Featuring some of the most horrid songs you will ever hear (or have already heard) from the UK, AUST and the US…with a few exclusive recordings from some rap singing idols: Newsense, Maggot Mouf and LostOne.

More info here. - Check the Myspace here.

   
 

Mind Over Matter – ‘Keepin It Breezy’ – OUT 7th June

The debut offering from Sydney's Mind Over Matter 'Keepin' it Breezy' is an impressive introduction to a crew that are breaking the Australian hip hop mould. ‘Keepin' it Breezy' demonstrates a divergent hip hop talent; the album glistens with slick production as the boys unleash over 60 minutes of lyrical venom. Out on Nurcha Records with MGM distro.

www.myspace.com/mindovermatteraus

More info here. Available here.

Album Launch & Nurcha’s 3rd Birthday 26th July @ Gaelic Club. More info here.

   
 
 

Scott Burns: "Still Time"

More info here.