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Defron’s Top 5 Comic Book Rap Videos It shouldn’t take Marvel’s recent hip-hop variants to remind us that hip-hop and comic books have a strong history. Artists including Jean Grae, Big Pun, Ghostface Killah and David Banner have named themselves after their favourite comic book characters. Not to mention comic book references are inescapable in …
When it comes to drawing you in, an artist may have to do a lot or do a little to capture your attention. Or in the case of Djarmbi Supreme, you just have to do it different. Two years after the release of his killer Tyrannosaurus Fonzarelli EP, Djarmbi has linked up with Down …
Three strikes and you’re out is the standard rules of the game, but not for Melbourne MC Defron, who keeps getting back up again! After a early round of hospital visits as a 10 year old, cancer at 20, and a theft that resulted in the loss of his debut EP, Defron has pushed back against the odds …
A producer and MC that’s no stranger to the scene, Calski has been banging out the beats since the late 90’s and hanging out at the local spots with the BBoys and BGirls for just as long. This Brisbane beathead debuted his skills on the record in 2012 with his Love Drive Commission album, and …
Calski ATTENTION Filmclip Feat Sinks and Raven /// EXCLUSIVE PREMIER Read More »
Tuka recently dropped his third solo album, Life Death Time Eternal, which debut at number six on the Aria charts! Farley caught up with the busy man Tuka before he heads off to tour Europe with the Hilltop Hoods this week. Hey Tuka! Things must be hectic for you at the moment, your album debut at #6 …
Here it is guys, the moment we’ve been hyping you up for, the exclusive drop of ‘Show Me: Raps Fast 3’, the debut single by Christian James. Initially ‘Raps Fast’ was just another way of showing diversity within his sound, it was never intended to be an ongoing project. But after the attention received on …
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Diagnosed with hearing loss at age five, the future rapper/poet now known as Defron was forced to grow up quickly. In surviving five mastoid operations by the age of ten, followed by a bout with testicular cancer at age 20, Defron escaped his routine of hospital visits by devouring comic books and music. He then …
As time goes by the hunger, passion, determination and skill of Australian Hip Hop continues to grow. With each year another swag of releases drops, people debate the merit of each, tracks are dissected, beats discussed over blunts as fans do what they do best; search for something they love. At the heart of it …
Well known to American audiences for years now, word-wizard Lock Smith has gone under Australia’s Hip Hop radar for too long. Aussie Hip Hop heads were officially introduced to the U.S. battle battle rap veteran when was here recently for his national tour alongside Sydney rap duo Smacktown. Find out what went down when Farley …
Down Under on Lock /// Interview with Lock Smith (USA) Read More »
Necro is set to terminate his Aussie tour this month, following a six year ban from the country. Farley Ward plugged the Death Rap founder who is ready to start mosh-pit rages and annihilate stages when he hits Australian shores. Get the down low on Necro! Sup Necro! So you’re back in Australia for The Terminator Tour. …
The unstoppable rapper N3 and his cohort Chico Cas Tha Chix are gaining attention for their aggressive-politically-charged lyrics, and their unique blend of sounds from multiple genres of music. The duo known as Smacktown are currently touring with U.S. rapper Lock Smith who they recently collaborated with on their latest track ‘Beast Mode II.’ Farley Ward caught up with …
N3 From Smacktown Gives OZHH The Lowdown /// Interview Read More »
Luke Cornish aka E.L.K @elkstencils took 5 days last week as part of a local arts project to paint this massive mural of local MC Hunter, who passed from cancer in 2011. Painted freehand from an image of Hunter, it’s a fitting tribute to the MC who was larger than life. Show the artist some love …