Kwame Takes CLOUDS On Tour ☁️

Following a HUGE break out year, don’t miss the chance to see 2018 triple j Unearthed artist of the year, Kwame at his first headline shows for 2019 – on the ‘CLOUDS.’ single tour. Recently announced to play global tastemaker festival SXSW, Kwame has a huge year ahead of him.Gaining a reputation for his charismatic performances, each explosive live show will be full of surprises.

The Western Sydney producer, writer, rapper and engineer’s success has appeared to be limitless in 2018. Singles ‘WOW’ and ‘NO TIME’ have now clocked over 5 million streams between them – all receiving triple j rotation. Plus latest offering ‘CLOUDS’ was premiered with Zane Lowe on Apple Music’s Beats 1.

Following a suite of festival performances in 2018 including Splendour in the Grass, Bay Dreams (NZ) and triple j’s One Night Stand; Kwame also supported heavyweights Skepta, Migos, 6LACK, Peking Duk, Vera Blue, Tkay Maidza and AJ Tracey. Now he heads out on a very special run of intimate headline shows. With extra shows announced and the entire tour poised to sell out, venues will be dripping with hype.

As Kwame says in ‘CLOUDS.’, he “can never stop” and penned the catchy chorus with live shows in mind. “I cannot wait to see people scream when I play it at shows because the meaning behind the line is the goodness and rare qualities that we possess as individuals than can’t be seen at surface appearance. We need to realise the power we all hold – we’re headed for the clouds, it’s only up from here.”

Original Source: AllAussieHipHop.com

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HUSKii teams up with Kashtwins on new track ‘wrong move’

201 issa cult!We are only a few weeks into 2019 and the takeover from 201 continues. Today we are sharing the brand new track from HUSKii and Kashtwins titled ‘wrong move’. The new track has been lifted from the highly anticipated BRAINUMB Playlist. Which is set to be released at some stage in the coming months, maybe sooner.

Sonically the track builds a strong contrast between the firey raps of HUSKii and the strong vibe Kashtwins bring to the table. Production perfectly weaves throughout the vocals, reinforcing their place in the mix.

If 2018 is anything to go by, HUSKii has big things on the horizon.

Original Source: AllAussieHipHop.com

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Z.Lewis Drops The Official Audio For Street Anthem ‘Get It’ feat. Talakai

After racking up over 10,000 Youtube views in less than a week for the self-directed & edited debut music video, fast-paced rapper Z. LEWIS has today released the official audio for the booming street anthem ‘Get It feat. Talakai’ alongside a big career announcement.

Despite only a handful of demos and Soundcloud uploads to his name, the spitter, born in Hackney – the heart of UK grime culture, has won praise from his peers and none other than triple j Hip-Hop Show host Hau Latukefu as a “problem” – one to watch in 2019.

“GET IT” is a statement in itself, pitting two of the most talented wordsmiths on the east-coast side by side over booming Harvey production, it’s little wonder the track has scored airplay on triple j, FBI Radio and the video a spin on MTV all before it’s official release.

You’ll be hitting rewind on multiple occasions to try catch the wordplay, flow and references of an artist with a world of skill at his fingertips and a debut EP in his not too distant future.

Catch Z. LEWIS live in Sydney this January supporting Brian Fresco from Chicago’s #SAVEMONEY crew (Chance The Rapper, Vic Mensa) alongside Junor at Awful Things 2019 launch event.

Original Source: AllAussieHipHop.com

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Aminé & Loud Luxury Join FOMO 2019 Line-Up


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With under 10 days to go until tour kick off, Australia’s favourite FOMO Festival reveal the incredible Aminé and breakout duo behind global hit “Body”Loud Luxury join the mammoth 2019 line-up across all dates. Due to recent arrests and a failure to comply with Australian work visa application requirements, FOMO regret to announce that Lil Pump is not able to perform at FOMO 2019. Additionally, due to personal reasons, SOPHIE will not be joining the FOMO 2019 tour.

Renowned Portland rapper Aminé has charged into the worldwide spotlight in 2018, releasing single “Campfire” before a surprise sophomore LP ONEPOINTFIVE, featuring the triple j adored single “REEL IT IN”. Since breaking onto the scene with “Caroline” and “Spice Girls” from his debut album, Good For You, crowds worldwide have loved the rapper’s infectious charisma and flawless style. From performing on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and landing a Coachella slot, Aminè proudly steps onto the FOMO tour, adding an extra stop for adoring fans at Auckland’s FOMO By Night.

Toronto house and R&B production duo Loud Luxury make their Australian debut with the FOMO family on the 2019 tour. Their multi-platinum hit “Body” has seen worldwide acclaim, tearing through global charts to accumulate over 500 million streams and cement their status at the forefront of dance music today, as an exciting addition to FOMO 2019.

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Due to Lil Pump no longer performing, FOMO regret to advise that FOMO By Night will not be going ahead on Friday 4 January in Brisbane. FOMO By Night Perth will see a slight re-work, moving to Metro City with Zimbabwe-Australian beat-maker and hip hop master Carmouflage Rose juicing up the already stacked roster featuring Rae SremmurdSan Holo and more at the city’s first-ever FOMO installation. A local talent rapidly on the rise, Rose brings his certified-gold debut single “Late Nights”and acclaimed debut EP Taste to the FOMO stage.

FOMO also reveals the triple j Unearthed winners opening stages to crowds across Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne. In Brisbane, LÂLKA will kick off the day’s proceedings with her dystopian pop and gritty, experimental beats. Adelaide welcomes local hero of house and techno Flash 89, promising hard-hitting cuts in a worthy warm-up slot. At Sydney FOMO, Australia’s 2018 representative at Red Bull Music Academy Berlin, BRUX will open the day, invading the senses with her brooding rhythms and alluring techno-house flavour. Finally, in Melbourne, dance trailblazer Tobiahs will charge behind the decks with his debut single “Through To You”.

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FOMO 2019 is FOMO’s biggest year yet, hosting even more international acts for a series of unforgettable summer days and heated nights with one stage, no clashes. Alongside sets from Nicki Minaj, Rae Sremmurd, Mura Masa, Kali Uchis and more, FOMO Eats returns to offer international cuisines from prized local vendors, while the FOMO Froth beer initiative in collaboration with Sparkke will make their debut. With under three weeks until the tour kicks off, fans will need to get in quick to secure tickets.

More info via www.fomofestival.com.au

FOMO PRESENTED BY BBE & TRIPLE J

FOMO 2019
Nicki Minaj ~ Rae Sremmurd ~ Mura Masa
Aminé~ Kali Uchis ~ San Holo
Anna Lunoe ~ Lord Luxury ~ Cosha
Carmouflage Rose ~ Just A Gent
Mimi ~ Lâlka (Brisbane) ~ Flash 89 (Adelaide)
Brux (Sydney) ~ Tobiahs (Melbourne)

Saturday 5 January 2019 – FOMO, Riverstage, Brisbane (18+) (SOLD OUT)
Sunday 6 January 2019 – FOMO, Elder Park, Adelaide (16+)
Saturday 12 January 2019 – FOMO, Parramatta Park, Sydney (18+)
Sunday 13 January 2019 – FOMO, Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne (16+)
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Tickets via www.fomofestival.com.au

Original Source: AllAussieHipHop.com

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Cardi B Takes Off to Australia and New Zealand for Sold Out New Year’s Shows

Cardi B is set to take off to Australia and New Zealand for the first time for a string of festival shows on either side of New Year’s Eve. With the Migos recently canceling their related Australian festival tour appearances earlier this month, Cardi B now herself headlines the Origin Fields out west in Perth, Australia with Denzel Curry, Smokepurpp, AJ Tracey and Khalid also on the bill. Cardi then heads to Sydney for her sold-out New Year’s Day Festival headline, continuing her whirlwind tour.

Cardi B then heads down to New Zealand for the very first time to headline the both 20,000+ sold-out North and South Bay Dreams festival shows the very next day – proving New Zealand has a very strong appetite for large hip hop festivals.

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Nicki Minaj and Rae Sremmurd Set for ‘FOMO’ Australian Festival Tour

Nicki Minaj and Rae Sremmurd are set to headline the massive 7-date FOMO Festival Tour which takes in all major capital cities across Australia and New Zealand by BBE early in the new year. Leading an all-star lineup including also Amine (replacing Lil Pump) and Mura Masa, FOMO is the first major summer festival of 2019 in Australia and promises to draw in massive festival crowds throughout with some shows already sold out. With further sideshows announced, major Hip-Hop festivals seem to be back in action down in Australia to stay after a couple of years in more recent times of relative absence.

This year’s FOMO festival builds off the back of a wildly successful festival run for FOMO previously, aided by a stellar line up of SZA, Post Malone, RL Grime, Kaytranada and Zhu amongst others back in early 2018. Their 2017 bill included Desiigner, Metro Boomin, GoldLink, Flosstradamus, JME (UK) while their first festival bill in 2016 had Skepta (UK), RL Grime, Boys Noize, Jamie xx and the award-winning Australian rapper Tkay Maidza taking to the stage. With both Nicki and Rae Sremmurd making their way to Australia this time, 2019 promises to be the biggest one yet.

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Talakai flexes on new track ‘Alright’

Renowned for heavy bars, razor flows and pinpoint delivery Talakai and his peers are at the forefront of the Australian Grime scene. After touring late in 2017 Talakai has been on the come up, playing sold out shows around the country and making cheeky appearances on triple j’s Hip Hop show.

Far from the young kid coming up locally in the Newcastle scene Talakai has taken the movement nationally, oozing bravado and lyricism to rival the countries best. Gearing up for a huge 2019, Talakai sets his sights on the top with his debut EP in the works.

A late entry contended for best lyrical flex of 2018. If you want to hear what a come up sounds like, here it is. Talakai flexes an airtight flow with heavy-handed deliveries and punch lines that leave heads spinning, backed by bass-heavy production by Harvey, Alright is sure to bang heads.

Original Source: AllAussieHipHop.com

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Legendary Australian Record Label ‘Unkut Recordings’ Turns 21

Few names if any hold the legacy in Australia for the stamp of quality that Unkut Recordings does. Since its founding in 1997 by Rob Nat of Unkut.com and Trem of Lyrical Commission, it has developed into the epitome of its tagline – quality over quantity. While the broad fan base may at times be hanging for a new Unkut release, once it is delivered it has always proven to be raw dope. Held with the utmost respect by all, somewhat your favorite rappers most respected label, it has been responsible for not only arguably the greatest group album release ever but also several classic solo releases that are timeless classics.

The Unkut Recordings story was born out of Rob Nat’s fledgling Unkut Productions in 1996 and became formalized the year after in the lead up to the debut Sheer Talent EP from Trem. The excellent 4-track 12” release was followed up with the year after in 1999 with Trem’s Amateurs and served to cement both Trem’s and Unkut’s position as in a then still-developing Hip-Hop landscape in Australia at the time.

The following year saw Rob Nat release A Night On The Tiles, proving to be his most substantial solo release and now a highly sort after classic nationally. The label’s close working relationship to Melbourne’s legendary Nuffsaid Recordings provided them with a quality stamp of approval even before the music was played at a time when relationships were about quality control over industry favors. Coupled with significant notable features, live shows, radio appearances, crushing open mics and the sorts, Unkut forged their own path when there really was none and created their own brand.

A couple of years hiatus until the next release resulted in December 2002’s The Stage Is Set by Lyrical Commission. A super-group of sorts, the new group saw the bringing together of Melbourne’s two leading solo emcees in Brad Strut and Trem with Bob Balans (of The Formulators duo previously with Rob Nat) plus arguably Australia’s greatest ever hip-hop DJ in DJ J-Red. The result of these four coming together was what many consider as the greatest hip hop album ever to be released from Australia.

Going from strength to strength, Unkut put out Terntable Jediz classic August 2004 album All Out War before following up the next year with Lyrical Commission’s highly anticipated next chapter with their “Murderous Metaphors” 2005 EP. This release was internationally notable for containing features from Brooklyn’s Q-Unique (of The Arsonists) and Celph Titled of The Demigodz, along with the overall quality again proving to be much more than a good release hip hop from Australia, but of such quality as a great Hip-Hop release full stop. This would in retrospect prove to be a key feature of the Unkut story, that they were bringing Hip-Hop in all its aspects to the fullest quality that could hang on any stage worldwide.

The next release would be Brad Strut’s long-awaited sophomore LP Legend: Official that dropped in June 2007. The first track for this classic solo release was the three-minute heater diss-track “Monopoly” produced by Prowla and aimed largely at Obese Records, widely regarded as the best diss track from Australia Ala Ice Cube’s “No Vaseline.”

This 16-track release from Strut was a classic from start to finish, featuring Philadelphia’s Outerspace and Brooklyn’s late and great Sean Price (RIP) of Boot Camp Clik / Random Axe and a wealth of the usual Unkut suspects. Following the reissue release of Strut’s classic 2001 debut album The Authentic LP, Brad Strut released the substantial double-disc The Fallout Shelter EP, which featured a Remix disc from a somewhat who’s who of Australian producers.

Following this, all eyes turned to the most highly anticipated Hip-Hop release in Australia ever in Trem’s debut full solo album in 2011’s For The Term Of His Natural Life and it even exceeded the lofty expectations surrounding it by all. The 18-track release is the solo release of the last decade from Australia and featured DJ Revolution, long-time collaborator Q-Unique and a who’s who of Hip-Hop legends from Australia. The award-winning accompanying visuals completed the entire roll-out, with the video filmography team of FULL CLIP showcasing why they are widely considered as the best in the business down under.

Following a string of monumental releases in a rapidly changing musical landscape, Unkut Recordings seemingly took a bit of a break until the signing of Brisbane group Kings Konekted. K-Double proceeded to drop the Hip-Hop album of the year in 2015 in their debut LP on Unkut Recordings in Value Of Adaption. Superbly crafted from start to finish, the release was arguably the most polished product to have been released from Australasia since Trem’s 2011 debut solo album.

Fans of Unkut Recordings can look forward to new releases coming from the Kings Konekted camp, L-Flows and possibly more in the short-term. The wait is always worth it, so get familiar with Unkut Recordings extensive back catalog in the meantime to hear some of the best music Australia has offered over the last two decades. Quality over Quantity.

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Thundamentals Release Video & Acoustic Version For ‘Everybody But You’ + Announce 2018 ‘Got Love’ Initiative

Following the release of their critically acclaimed, #1 Australian album I Love Songs, fueled by lead single ‘I Miss You’, Sydney trio Thundamentals release the charming, nostalgic music video for album favourite single ‘Everybody But You’, one of triple j’s most played songs throughout October and November. Listen to the acoustic version here.

Thundamentals also kicked off their epic national tour recently at a packed Forum Theatre in Melbourne, and now take in all capital cities across the next month before wrapping up in Fremantle on Saturday 8th December. In an exciting first after ten years of touring, Tuka, Jeswon and Morgs are joined on stage by a full six-piece band, headed by album co-producer Carl Dimataga, giving fans across the country the opportunity to immerse themselves in the live energy of the I Love Songs tracks and revel in Thundas classics in an entirely new light. Limited tickets are still available for the remaining dates.

In addition, after partnering with The Asylum Seeker Center in 2016 and the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence in 2017, Thundamentals have announced the next chapter of their Got Love Initiative, donating all profits from the 2018 edition of the Got Love t-shirt to the Gadigal Information Service, home of Koori Radio 93.7 FM. Since it’s establishment in 1993, Gadigal has been the leading Indigenous cultural, arts and media organisation in NSW. A core element of the service is to provide a multi-faceted platform for the diverse talents of Indigenous people, and by developing and promoting our communities capabilities to deliver a broader appreciation of Indigenous arts and culture to Australian society.

THUNDAMENTALS | I LOVE SONGS NATIONAL TOUR
Presented by triple j
With Special Guests
Joyride” | Ziggy Ramo | Billy Davis & The Good Lords* | Jesswar
“not perforing Melbourne | *Melbourne only

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DATES:
Fri 30th Nov – Hobart – The Goods Shed, TAS
Sat 1st Dec – Enmore Theatre – Sydney, NSW
Fri 7th Dec – HQ – Adelaide, SA
Sat 8th Dec – Fremantle Arts – Fremantle, WA

Photo Credit:  Stephanie Siipola

Original Source: AllAussieHipHop.com

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Mirrah Infuses Soul With 90’s Influences For New Single, ‘Hold On’

It’s been four years since we last heard from Sydney emcee MIRRAH. From her debut mixtape REFLECT-I-ON and her debut EP, LIFE, she confirmed her status as a force not to reckoned with on the hip-hop scene, and now the Sydney legend is back with another soulful release.

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Fresh from joining the Elefant Traks crew on RAGE and triple j’s Like A Version, supporting Urthboy, performing with Mojo Juju,and jumping up on stage to perform with both L-FRESH the LION and OKENYO at the Elefant Traks 20th birthday celebrations, Mirrah’s new single ‘Hold On’ proves she really is not only one of the most exciting artists in the scene right now, but also one of the most innovative and versatile voices as well.

With an extensive history in hip-hop both as an artist and dancer, Mirrah has spent the last few years performing and collaborating with L-FRESH the LION, while working on her own music. Focusing on the power and importance of self-love, Mirrah channels her life experience into her storytelling and poetry, while using pop-influenced soul and hip-hop beats which she rides with ease.

‘Hold On’ is all about remembering what is really important: good friends, living in the moment, and of course, love. Inspired by the mad rush of stores during Christmas time and how easily lost people became in their hunt for meaningless gifts, Mirrah reminds us all to never lose sight of those gifts that you can’t buy.

Taken from her forthcoming EP, LOVE, Mirrah channels conscious hip-hop influences like A Tribe Called Quest, Erykah Badu, Common, Rapsody and even Kendrick Lamar as she lets her message out into the world. Now, as she steps back into the well-deserved spotlight, Mirrah brings her trademark soulful, passionate rhymes coupled with 90’s influenced beats and grooves with her, and with her forthcoming EP release, she aims to provide a bit of comfort and solace in a world that makes that hard to find.

Source: AllAussieHipHop.com

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