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Reason - The Tides Are Turning
Label: Obese
Distro: Obese
Never far from social conscience and contemporary
issues, his forthcoming EP ‘The Tides Are Turning’ is
a true portrait of an artist who wears his heart
on his sleeve. This is by far the most polished and
rounded Reason release to date
More info here. |
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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 |
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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. |
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Mighty Underdogs – ‘Dropping
Science Fiction’
The newly formed trio of hip hop heavy weights; Gift
of Gab, Lateef the Truth Speaker and Headnodic; collectively
known as The Mighty Underdogs, have released their
debut collaboration, Dropping Science Fiction. The
album features collabs with DJ Shadow, MF Doom, Mr.
Lif, Akrobatik, Tash, Chali 2na & Damian Marley.
Dropping Science Fiction is OUT NOW on Def Jux through
Inertia. D’load a non-album track, check the
new clip feat MF Doom or find out more here. |
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Pez – ‘A
Mind Of My Own’
From the shadows of Melbourne’s hip-hop underground
steps 24-year-old emcee Pez, with his stunning debut
album ‘A Mind Of My Own.’ Entirely produced
by multi-instrumentalist Matik and featuring contributions
from members of TZU, The Cat Empire, Blue King Brown
and fellow Soulmate Records signee 360, ‘A Mind
Of My Own’ is sure to cement Pez as the definitive
voice of Oz hip-hop’s next generation.
‘A Mind Of My Own’ hits retailers and
iTunes on 4th October.
More info here. |
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Dr Dooom – Dr
Dooom 2
Kool Keith is a man of many identities, and sometimes
they don’t all get along. When some Dr Octagon
vocal tracks were kidnapped and turned into an album
last year, it wasn’t going to be long before
his old alter-ego Dr Dooom was going to be drafted
into service to lay Octagon to rest once and for all.
With sonic backing from long time associate Kutmasta
Kurt, Keith as it his nuttiest here.
More info and video for ‘RIP Dr Octagon’ here. |
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Thundamentals – ‘Thundamentals’
The release of Thundamental’s self-titled debut
EP is another significant step into the new for Obese
Records and the Australian Hip Hop scene. This 4-man
crew from the Blue Mountains of NSW, featuring MCs
Tuka and Jeswon, DJ Morgs and Tommy Fiasko is due to
give the scene a refreshing overhaul.
‘Thundamentals’ will hit stores on September
20th – in the meantime, check out their new website
www.thundamentals.com More info here.
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Nelly – ‘Brass
Knuckles’
Nelly breaks four years of silence with straight hand-to-mic
combat on his 5th studio album ‘Brass Knuckles.’ Not
one to throw in the towel, he has come out swinging
with brass-tacks vocal tracks, dance floor anthems
and seductive slow jams. Armed with many killer collabs,
Nelly has enlisted Usher, Pharrell, Akon, Ciara, Chuck
D, Snoop Dogg, Jermaine Dupri, Ashanti, Avery Storm
and the St. Lunatics.
Here We Go! Round 5 with ‘Brass Knuckles’ – ding
ding. Out Now on Universal Music. |
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Ice Cube – ‘Raw
Footage’
Brimming with brilliant storylines, vicious attacks
on corrupt governance and his signature brand of braggadocio,
Inertia and Lench Mob are proud to announce the release
of Ice Cube’s highly anticipated new album 'Raw
Footage' on the 20th September!
In case the wait's too long, though, Lench Mob have
been kind enough to offer the album's lead single ‘Gansta
Rap Made Me Do It’ as a free download.
More info & Download here. |
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Bukkcity - ‘Same
Place’
Born in Canberra. Raised in New Jersey. Residing in
Melbourne. With his debut EP around the corner, Bukkcity
has already begun winning over Australian audiences
with an infectious swagger and the lyrical chops to
match it with the best of them in this town.
Bukkcity’s debut EP ‘Same Place’ is
hitting stores on 4th October, out on UndaK9. Pre-order
and more info here.
Bukkcity National ‘Same Place’ tour coming
soon. Check www.myspace.com/bukkcity for current shows.
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OUTLAWZ – 2pac
Still Breathing Tour
On the 13th September 1996, 2Pac left us…now
his original crew The Outlawz are coming to OZ and
want us to help them celebrate the anniversary of
his passing. The Outlawz will be performing all of
your favourite Tupac hits as well as tracks off their
latest album 'We Want In'.
Saturday 13th September @ Big Top Luna Park [SYD]
Thursday 18th September @ The Forum [VIC]
Friday 19th September @ Thebarton Theatre [ADL]
Sunday 21st September @ The Arena [QLD]
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BIG DAVE – ‘Raw
Stories Chapter One’
Two years in the making, Big Dave’s Raw Stories
is 100% original Raw Stories, covering a decade of
Big Dave’s history told with brutal honesty.
Raw Stories features guest appearances from EDI Mean
(Tupac’s original Outlawz), Domingo, and is
mastered by John Payne (Death Row Records). Armed
with his raw no holds barred style and the backing
of rap game legends, Big Dave is ready to tell his
story.
Raw Stories Chapter One hits iTunes & stores
September 1st . More info here. |
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Project X Tour: Tim
Dog, Kool Keith & Marc
Live + supports
BMC Entertainment & KP Rekordz presents PROJECT
X NATIONAL TOUR featuring Hip Hop heavyweights Tim
Dog, Kool Keith and Marc Live along with local boy
Big Dave. Local supports TBC…Click on show
for more info:
Thursday 4th September @ Miss Libertine, Melbourne
Friday 5th September @ Manning Bar, Sydney
Saturday 6th September @ The Venue, Canberra
Sunday 7th September @ Barcode, Brisbane
Tuesday 9th September @ Enigma Bar, Adelaide |
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Drapht: "Jimmy Recard"
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