The 5th instalment of JD Radio has been released featuring Bace Kadet’s ‘all aussie’ mix of Hip Hop bangers.
With many sleeping on the grass roots talent of established and up and coming artists, Bace Kadet shines the spotlight on the likes of Jess B, One Four, Hooligan Hefs, Shadow, Nerve, Triple One and more.
After listening to this mix, there’ll be no doubt left that Australian talent is truly some of the best in the world. While you turn the beats up, shop Bace Kadet’s The North Face outfit here at JD Sports.
Mancunian rap powerhouse Aitch shares new EP POLARIS. The hefty 8-track project is proof of just why the 20-yr-old is the name on everyone’s lips. Paying homage to his northern roots, the EP is named after the Polaris star, located at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper, approximately 408 light years from Earth. Polaris is also known as the NORTH STAR.
Following on from his high-octane performance of ‘Raw’ and ‘Rain’ with AJ Tracey at Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Aitch hit his already ecstatic fans with another dose of new music – this time in the form of new single ’30’, which surfaced overnight with a Manchester-filmed, fast and furious visual (below). Just hours earlier, Aitch generated fan hysteria with the announcement of Polaris.
The new EP features never before heard tracks ‘Safe To Say‘, ‘Zombie‘,’Triggered‘,’Like Them‘ and – an ode to Aitch’s hometown – ‘Moston’, alongsidehit single ‘Rain’, a collaborative release with AJ Tracey, which after charting Top 5, has stuck in the UK Top 20 ever since.
With his witty and rapid wordplay and versatility, Aitch is a shining light on the UK music scene – a chart dominating force to be reckoned with. Adapting his trademark flow to any beat, Aitch has enlisted production on Polarisfrom long term-collaborator and fellow Mancunian Whyjay, (‘Moston’, ’30’, ‘Raw’ alongside Sangy), as well as US heavyweight Kenny Beats (‘Safe To Say’, ‘Zombie’); Cubeatz (‘Safe To Say’) and Nils (‘Zombie’); the Grammy nominated Tay Keith (‘Rain’); AOD (‘Like Them’); and the incredibly talented Nastalgyia x Sykes (‘Triggered’).
Polaris lands just one week after ‘Raw’ – a declaration of confidence and truth that recaps on Aitch’s success so far. The track is accompanied by a dark and moody visual (directed by KC Locke) – watch below.
Aitch is undoubtedly one of the biggest success stories of the last year. Covering The Guardian Guide last month, and garnering support from the likes of NME, GQ, Vogue, Clash and beyond, Aitch is on the rise – even Stormzy and Ed Sheeran are fans. Debut offering ‘Straight Rhymez’has garnered more than 19 million views, credited as the video that propelled the then-teenage Aitch, into the limelight.
Since then, Aitch has gone on to make his mark globally – he is YouTube’s ‘Artist On The Rise’, has a Brit Award nomination under his belt and a Global Award win for ‘Best New Artist’. His video for single ‘Taste (Make It Shake)’ has accrued 28M views, and at one point he even featured on four songs in the UK Official Chart at one time. A keen collaborator and integral part of the UK Rap Scene, Aitch has seen huge success with his features on Young T and Bugsey ‘Strike Me A Pose’, Russ x Tion Wayne ‘Kesha Becky (Remix)’, Ed Sheeran ‘Take Me Back To London’ and more recently, alongside DigDat on ‘Ei8ht Mile’.
AITCH20 – AUS/NZ TOUR *RESCHEDULED DATES* with special guest NERVE
THU 01 OCT | Tuning Fork, Auckland *new show FRI 02 OCT | Tuning Fork, Auckland *sold out SAT 03 OCT | Meow, Wellington *final tickets WED 07 OCT | Metro Theatre, Sydney *venue upgraded THU 08 OCT | 170 Russell, Melbourne *venue upgraded FRI 09 OCT | The Triffid, Brisbane *venue upgraded SAT 10 OCT | Villa, Perth *sold out
Hot off the back of their impressive new single ‘Butter‘, Triple One are excited to announce sold out tour dates and added shows across their East Coast single tour. The band will return for a second night at the Black Bear Lodge in Brisbane and play the Howler in Melbourne and the Oxford Art Factory in Sydney. See the full tour dates and ticket info below.
National support comes from Nerve, the Brisbane-based grime/hip-hop emcee and producer, with six new supports announced across the various shows.
Joining Triple One in Brisbane are Hoodzy, the 16 y/o emcee from the Gold Coast who recently dropped her single ‘Young Girl Steez‘ and Dameeeela who has played alongside ASAP Rocky, Rae Sremmurd and Yaeji. On the Melbourne leg are the eclectic Melbourne crew 3K who most recently shared their OPENFORBUSINESS EP in 2018 and SAL, the brains behind Low Ton, who blends left-field club music with hip-hop. Supporting the Sydney shows are Kobie Dee x Nooky, two of Australia’s most important indigenous storytellers and Caroline Gasolina, a regular on FBi Radio who has supported the likes of Tasman Keith and RL Grime.
Described as a “sad-boy banger“, ‘Butter‘ continues to impress audiences with their versatility and stands out as a confident, thought-provoking and fresh perspective on mental health in the format of contemporary rap hit and continues to sets them apart as one of the fiercest, leading groups in Australian hip-hop, with only the best of the best on the supporting roster.
BUTTER TOUR DATES
June 6 – Brisbane – Black Bear Lodge *NEW SHOW* (TIX)
w/ Nerve + Hoodzy + Dameeeela
June 7 – Brisbane – Black Bear Lodge (SOLD OUT)
w/ Nerve + Hoodzy + Dameeeela
June 8 – Melbourne – Northcote Social Club (SOLD OUT)
w/ Nerve + 3K + SAL
June 9 – Melbourne – Howler *NEW SHOW* (TIX)
w/ Nerve + 3K + SAL
June 14 – Sydney – Marrickville Bowling Club (SOLD OUT)
w/ Nerve + Kobie Dee x Nooky + Caroline Gasolina
June 21 – Sydney –Oxford Art Factory *NEW SHOW* (TIX)
w/ Nerve + Kobie Dee x Nooky + Caroline Gasolina
Keeping the international Grime momentum moving: Yizzy, Shadow and Nerve are releasing the slick visual for ‘YEAH’ RMX.Set against a monochrome filter, the track kicks off with striking cinematic horn samples moving straight through to Yizzy’s high energy chorus -throwing back to the old school call and response Grime bars, juxtaposed with the choral samples that legendary producer Mr Virgo has become well known for.
One for the club and for the car, ‘YEAH’ RMX is 4 minutes of unrelenting power. Shadow and Nerve’s respective verses embrace the 140BPM energy whilst giving it their own unique Aussie flair – musically and visually.
Yizzy is an MC demanding attention. A massive 2018 for the artist saw him release the critically acclaimed EP: ‘SOS’ – stacking up several million Spotify streams, and numerous end of year lists.
Both Shadow and Nerve are known figures on the Australian hip hop scene and are now emerging onto the global grime scene with features on the Triple J show and 100’s of live shows under their belt.
Pushing for international grime to be more than a passing trend – this collaboration is defining the evolving scope of what it might look like.
Traditionally rooted heavily in London culture, Yizzy is making pioneering moves to bring together the global grime talent base starting by teaming up with two of Australia’s best: ‘Shadow’ and ‘Nerve’, for the first major international Grime collaboration on this remix of his high octane banger – ‘YEAH’.The track kicks off with striking cinematic horn samples moving straight through to Yizzy’s high energy chorus -throwing back to the old school call and response Grime bars, juxtaposed with the choral samples that legendary producer Mr Virgo has become well known for. One for the club and for the car, YEAH is 4 minutes of unrelenting power. Shadow and Nerve’s respective verses embrace the 140BPM energy whilst giving it their own unique Aussie flair.Yizzy is an MC who demands attention, his rapid rise in the scene proves that he is a force to be reckoned with. A massive 2018 with the critically acclaimed ‘SOS’ EP saw Yizzy stack up several million Spotify streams and numerous end of year lists. Causing serious heat in the underground, previously collaborating with Terror Danjah, Treble Clef and Skengdo and AM, it seems there is no stopping him for 2019.
Both Shadow and Nerve are known figures on the Australian scene and recently emerging onto the global grime scene with features on the triple j show and 100’s of live shows under their belt. One of the front runners of the next generation of grime, Yizzy is pioneering not only the sound but also the changing scope of what next generation grime means.
The track kicks off with striking cinematic horn samples moving straight through to Yizzy’s high energy chorus -throwing back to the old school call and response Grime bars, juxtaposed with the choral samples that legendary producer Mr Virgo has become well known for. One for the club and for the car, YEAH is 4 minutes of unrelenting power. Shadow and Nerve’s respective verses embrace the 140BPM energy whilst giving it their own unique Aussie flair.Yizzy is an MC who demands attention, his rapid rise in the scene proves that he is a force to be reckoned with. A massive 2018 with the critically acclaimed ‘SOS’ EP saw Yizzy stack up several million Spotify streams and numerous end of year lists. Causing serious heat in the underground, previously collaborating with Terror Danjah, Treble Clef and Skengdo and AM, it seems there is no stopping him for 2019.