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Scott Burns - Day 1

Label: LookUp

Distro: Creative Vibes

 

"This ain't pop music or your pop's music" - and so starts Day 1, the long-awaited debut album from Scott Burns. A tribute to the years spent building his repertoire on stages across Australia, the album sees Scott Burns displaying his broad reach as an MC.

 

More here.

 
 

NEW RELEASES:

 
 

Ciecmate

Pre-Emptive Strike

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Tornts

Hells Burn

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Funkoars

The Hangover

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Cryteria

Landscrape

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PUBLIC ENEMY- SYDNEY’S METRO THEATRE

 

VH1, Century Venues & Rob Potts Entertainment Edge is thrilled to announce that hip-hop pioneers Public Enemy will be returning to Australia in 2008. Public Enemy have left an indelible impression on the hip-hop landscape, with their politically conscious lyrics, powerful grooves and earth-shattering live performances.

More info + Tix online here..

   
 

TYCOTIC – CONVERSATION DOMINATION

 

Finally it has arrived! The creator of Asylum Fifty Seven Records from the Central Coast, emcee/producer TYCOTIC brings you the third official full length solo release Conversation Domination following his last official release ‘The people Vs Tycotic’ in 2006.

The album features tracks like ‘My Patience Is Up’ where Tycotic can show his lyrical ability to shred a beat with solid syllables, and ‘You’ the first single, from this release which details Tycotic's overwhelming love for the local hip hop scene.

More here.

   
 

Tornts – Hells Burn


The new album from Tornts - Hells Burn is in stores November 15 on Broken Tooth Entertaintainment with distro by Shogun. The album features Hired Goons, 750 Rebels, Big Foot, Billy Bunks, Gargoyle, Diem and Brad Strut. Produced by Tornts.

Check Tornts' new MySpace HERE www.myspace.com/tornts to listen to three tracks from Hells Burn. You can also check the new clip for Lost Highway, directed by Heata here.

Full tracklisting and more info here.

   
 

Thundamentals & Dialectrix Album Launch @ The Annandale 14th Nov

 

Obese Records proudly presents the double album launch for Thundamentals and Dialectrix. It will be a night of stellar hip hop featuring Thundamentals (launching their self-titled EP), and MC Dialectrix (to launch the album Cycles of Survival). Featuring The Tongue, Joe New, MC Kye & DJ 2Buck with special guests Basslines, Reverse Polarities, Luke Presto + more. Hosted by The Tongue.

Tickets: $10 + BF / $15 @ the door if available
Doors: 8.00pm

More info here.

   
 

88-KEYS - THE DEATH OF ADAM

 

Hip Hop Producer 88-Keys drops his debut album The Death of Adam in November on Decon Records NYC. 88-Keys (named after the number of keys on a piano) is an industry veteran and one of hip hop’s most sought after producers, whose beats have appeared on high profile releases from Black Star (Mos Def & Talib Kweli), DJ Spinna, J-Live, The Pharcyde, Scratch (The Roots), Consequence, Macy Gray and more.

Out 15th November on Decon Records with distro by Shock. Tracklisting & more info here.

   
 

Jurassic 5 - Deluxe Reissue [2CD + DVD]


Originally released in 1997, Jurassic 5 is a hip hop classic, but due to contractual disputes has been out of print since 2004. To celebrate the 11th year of this musical landmark, J5 have re-issued a deluxe edition of this album with a bonus CD with exclusive material, as well as a full length DVD capturing this unique moment in time when Jurassic 5 broke through, including performance footage from their first global tour.

Out 15th November on Decon Records with distro by Shock. Tracklisting & more info here.

   
 

SCOTT BURNS - DAY 1

 

Scott Burns is no newcomer, showing skills on the battle circuit, hosting & performing countless shows and co-founding the LookUP brand. There was always one thing that there needed to be more of - the recorded music…. and so starts ‘Day 1’, his long-awaited debut album.

A tribute to the years spent building his repertoire on stages, the album sees Scott displaying his broad reach as an MC, with beatmakers such as Chasm, Jase, M-Phazes and Regal collaborating to provide a world-class backdrop.

‘Day 1’ is Saturday 1st November. More info here.

   
 

Ciecmate & Maggot Mouf – BTE Mixtapes

 

October will see the release of 2 mixtapes from the Broken Tooth Entertainment camp. Firstly, Ciecmate has a mix about to hit called Pre-Emptive Strike and will mostly be exclusive original tracks with a few jacked beats and guests wreaking mayhem over them.

Secondly Maggot Mouf will be giving his first mix offering to the public with Maggot's Anonymous. This also has exclusive original tracks and jacked beat bangers and features a plethora of today's up and comers…More info here.

   
 

Devin The Dude – ‘Landing Gear’

 

Houston’s silky-smooth rapper Devin The Dude drops his fifth album and his first for new label Razor & Tie. It features a guest appearance from Snoop Dogg on the track I Don’t Chase ‘Em, and has a funked-out vibe similar to OutKast, combined with the weed-smoking capacity of Dr Dre.

Landing Gear is out on 25th October with Shock distro. Check out his video blogs for the making of his album, titled "High Y'all Doin" and more info here.

   
 

Funkoars – ‘Black Sally’ Single


Adelaide’s inimitable guttersnipes, Funkoars, finally return to the fray with their new single ‘Black Sally’, a mere taste of what’s to come from their forthcoming third album ‘The Hangover’. With a beat crafted by Mr Trials from a lost classic by NZ psych-rock legends The Human Instinct, ‘Black Sally’ pays homage to the Oars’ dark mistress.

‘Black Sally’ is available now via iTunes along with an exclusive non-album B-side, ‘Don’t Take Me Home’. More info here.

   
 

Dialectrix - Cycles of Survival


Armed with intellect, ability and flair, Dialectrix is the latest member of the Obese Records family with his debut album Cycles of Survival. With production spearheaded by renowned artist and labelmate Chasm, Cycles of Survival also features Drapht, Kye, Rinse & Scott Burns, Momo, Pegz, Joe New & Mdusu.

Cycles of Survival is due in stores October 18th. D’load the first single ‘Outcast’ and find out more here.

   
 

Jake One – White Van Music

 

2008 marks a return to the underground for Jake One with his debut album ‘White Van Music’ on Rhymesayers Entertainment. With a MC roster including Brother Ali, Freeway, MOP, Little Brother, Busta Rhymes, Slug, Alchemist, Evidence, Prodigy, Casual, Black Milk, MF Doom & Young Buck and more; this album is his first opportunity to direct a project in its entirety.

‘White Van Music’ is out this weekend and has limited edition 2CD with bonus instrumental version CD. More info here.

   
 

The Threadbare Tour

 

HERMITUDE + HORRORSHOW

October/November 2008.

 

Click State for more info:

NSW (Syd), NSW (Other), ACT, VIC, TAS, SA, QLD, WA,

WA With Special Guests THE HERD

   
 

Sen Dog – ‘Diary of a Mad Dog’

 

With nearly twenty years in the game, Sen Dog has long been developing his own solo career in addition to his work with Cypress Hill. On October 11, Sen Dog will release his first ever solo album, Diary of a Mad Dog. It will feature guest appearances from Tangled Thoughts, DJ Ace, and more.

Diary of a Mad Dog is out 11th October on Suburbannoize Records with Shock distro. More info here.

   
 
 

TORNTS: "Lost Highway"