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Lisi, NME and more to launch “Street University LIVE!”

The Ted Noffs Foundation’s Street Universities are excited to announce the official launch of ‘Street University LIVE’, an online platform linking young artists to professionals in a collaborative, virtual setting.

On Sunday 21st June from 12pm, the Street University LIVE livestream will feature artist interviews, video premieres and performances by some of the region’s finest Hip-hop and R&B artists including Lisi, Youngn Lipz, NME, 21 District, Barkaa, A.Girl, Wierdogvng, Jessica Jade, Sparrow, Pioneers Dance Crew and more.

Since COVID-19 restrictions, face-to-face engagement with young people has been significantly reduced. Adjusting to the restrictions while continuing to provide vital youth services, The Ted Noffs Foundation has been developing an online space to provide a safe, inclusive, youth-inspired environment for young people.

Street University LIVE is jam-packed with music programs, graffiti workshops and its very own radio station which is beaming out across the globe. lisi At the same time, we are ensuring that therapeutic and counselling services are also accessible. The platform is being used to provide clinical services provided via LIVE chat, messaging and video conferencing.

Some of this would come as no surprise to those who know the history of the Ted Noffs Foundation. Ted Noffs himself co-founded LifeLine over half a century ago as a way to connect remotely with those needing counselling. The Street University is a program co-founded by Ted’s grandson Matt Noffs and was launched by Chuck D of Public Enemy just over a decade ago.

There are now 8 Street Universities around NSW, ACT and Qld. The program is aimed at disadvantaged young people aged 12-25 and works as both a non-residential drug treatment service and also more broadly as a therapeutic space for young people.

Ted Noffs Foundation will continue to develop the new virtual community over the coming months and use it as a way to link young people with its services post-lockdown. The online launch event is open to all ages.

Street University Live – Official Launch
Sunday 21 June, 2020 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Free tickets for the event available at http://www.humanitix.com

Source: AllAussieHipHop.com

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DyspOra drops new video for ‘Australien’

The sonic activism in DyspOra’s music is clear, “there’s no prize at the end of the Human Race.”

Much more than a hip-hop artist, Adelaide’s Gabriel Erjok Akon, a.k.a DyspOra, is forging a path for his own unique brand of ‘sonic activism’ with powerful statements on what it means to be a minority in Australia today.

“When I succeed I am Australian, but when I fail I am African.”

Gabriel Akon, DyspOra

In a new partnership with Bedroom Suck Records and Melbourne’s Music in Exile label, DyspOra’s new EP release is using music as a platform to stand up and be proud of who you are, hoping that your example will bring strength to others, and hoping that we will finally do the simple thing that we are still yet to learn – treat each other as fellow human beings, with love and with kindness.

“There’s a generation of, I call them, ‘Australiens’. They are the ones that want to be Australian, but they get treated like aliens, so they’re somehow on the fringes. They are the biggest potential this country could ever have because of what they could add to this country. All the nation has to do is invest in them. And the investment is so tiny. The investment is literally just accepting them.

I fight for the refugee’s identity. I will stand with the people who need my voice. Having been a refugee previously, I know just how hard that is and what that journey is like.

We have a very important opportunity right now, with a new generation of kids who are growing up: to either empower them to become the change in their lives and the change this country really needs, or we can go the Donald Trump way and ostracise them and see how ugly this gets.

Trust me, as someone who has been through immeasurable amounts of pain and war, the beautiful path is a lot easier to take, and all we have to do is literally embrace these kids.”

Gabriel Akon, DyspOra

DyspOra’s long-awaited debut EP, ‘Australien’ is available for stream now. A deluxe vinyl edition of DyspOra’s debut EP is available for pre-order now and includes a gatefold jacket, lyric sheet & limited edition pink vinyl. You can grab that one here.

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Perth-based rap artist Black Napoleon returns with new single ‘Pack’ out now!

“The best advice I have received towards music is to have fun with it, and to never lose that fun at any stage in your career.” – Black Napoleon

Perth-based rap artist Black Napoleon is back with his first official release of 2020, the new single ‘Pack’ is out now and available on all platforms. This smooth new track is hinged on Napoleon’s desire to “come back to the scene and just make good music again”.

With production by way of Chris Rich Beats, the drill filled record provides an eerie atmosphere in which enigmatic production is complimented by Napoleon’s progressive and drill-based flows.

Growing up in the era of the rise of notable MC’s like Jay-Z, and Kanye West, Black Napoleon has had his musical influence established in the roots of Hip-Hop culture itself. Napoleon’s drill-based style is a mix of these hallmarks of the Rap Industry and drill-based rappers such as Harlem Spartans, and OFB in addition to the Australian acts such as OneFour.

No stranger to running up numbers, Black Napoleon has accumulated over half a million streams on past releases under collaborative project “K9INES” and has gained nods from publications across the globe.

With ‘Pack’ being the first of many releases scheduled this year, make sure to follow his socials for more updates and stay tuned for the follow-up releases on the way!

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Otiuh Release New Video For ‘Pour It Up’ Follows The Release Of EP La Festa

“We wanted the music video to look how the music sounds; colourful, energetic, and not taking itself too seriously…” – Cesare

Following the release of the high energy 7-track EP La Festa, released last month, hip hop duo Otiuh share their new video clip for ‘Pour It Up’. Filmed, directed, produced and performed independently (with help from Perth videographer Dylan Guy), Otiuh are the makers of their own hip hop fantasy.

The lead single of their EP, ‘Pour It Up’ is inspired by the retrospect of a night out where you begin to question the world around you. In the verse: “Bunch of white dudes in the Ralph polo, did you even go out if you ain’t in the photo?”, solely highlights the sometimes superficial moments of partying. It’s a collective moment that’s been experienced by many; looking around on a night out and thinking “what the hell am I doing here?”.

The overall aesthetic of the video is perfectly set to track’s satirical and bouncy mood. The track is also driven by a Mediterranean style guitar riff, showcasing the duo’s widespread influences and distinct sound that separates them from other hip hop acts in Australia, of which is further explored in their EP.

Due to COVID restrictions, the pair had to work within their limitations to produce a video clip that aided the track’s narrative and vibe – and they have done just that. Filmed over the course of one weekend in Cesare Papa’s backyard, the video itself acts much like an introduction to the EP as a whole. As Cesare says: “These restrictions made us do what we do best; make familiar, ordinary locations look quirky & psychedelic. It felt like the pressure was off on this one. We were the crew as well as the performers operating strobe lights and smoke machines, so we planned it to be as easy as possible for ourselves. We let our crazy ideas run wild, kept concept loose.”

The video also acts as an interlude between the two tracks ‘Pour It Up’ and ‘Smoke Break’ (feat. MALi JO$E); the clip features a performance-focused segment, tied in with a psychedelic mechanic scene where the specific transition takes place.

‘Pour It Up’ official video is out NOW via 6KCM. Listen and stream Otiuh’s EP La Festa on all streaming platforms NOW!

Source: AllAussieHipHop.com

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Bias B “Hursty” Limited Edition 7-inch Wax Coming Soon!

Hip Hop legend Bias B has just announced on his Instagram that a Limited Edition 7-inch release of his classic track Hursty is dropping soon. This will be one of the hottest releases of the year for local Hip Hop collectors. Hursty represents a big moment not only for Bias B but also for Hip Hop history in this country.

Check below as Bias B speaks on his track ‘Hursty‘ to DJ Sanchez at The Lesson.

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JK-47 Heats Things Up With New Single ‘The Recipe’

Featuring Production From Jay Orient

JK-47 is a young, up and coming rapper from Tweed Heads South repping No1.Network. JK is now emerging as not only a top tier MC, but also as a cultural leader.

Whether he’s joining forces with his brothers (ECB), or the beachside act Gratis Minds, or producing positive vibes with the cultural based band, Kinship Collective, he’s always playing his part with his hard hitting bars and phenomenal flows.

Working with artists such as Nerve and Lemaire, he’s on a mission, looking to touch the minds and hearts of the Nation and the world. His brand new single released only a few weeks back has many in the scene standing up and paying attention. The new single titled ‘The Recipe’ is a head-nod inducing joint picking up on some classic boom bap styled beats curtesy of the ever impressive Jay Orient. Some critics have asked to see him on something “hyper-modern” but the fans and bosses agree “you’ve ripped this one to pieces”. Keep doing what you do best.

The Recipe has already landed on the triple j Unearthed charts at number 6. Expect more from this young King soon.

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Regi Flih Announces The Release Of His Fourth Single “Bad For Me”

R&B superstar REGI FLIH is sporting some new vibes with the release of his fourth and latest masterpiece Bad For Me. A different approach from his previous releases, Bad For Me boasts an unexpected sound showing the versatility the artist has to offer. The track will be available on all major streaming platforms on June 12.

With production work from Dough Related label-mate FRAAN, the singer-songwriter has come through with a perfectly constructed smooth, bouncy R&B anthem. Bad For Me alludes to the excitement of having a secretive, seductive encounter with your lover. You know it’s bad but you want to do it anyway.

“So, who is REGI FLIH?”. Having chosen to hide his face and stay anonymous from social media, promotional material, and even his peers, the identity of REGI FLIH remains mysterious encouraging urban music lovers to focus on what really matters – the music. Pre-Save Bad For Me here.

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Blondieman Releases B.O.A.T featuring Mic Pompei, Flu and Maundz

BLONDIEMAN can be described in many ways… human, blonde, possibly a man. He has been described as ‘the inimitable maestro’ by some. Whichever way you want to go you can’t sleep on his brand new album title B.O.A.T.

Following on from the Blondieman EP relesed late March, B.O.A.T is a cosmic journey through time and space ridding upon the jizz ejaculated from a half man, half dolphin being. The albums crazy artwork created by Bonnita Gillard, sets the scene. We really didn’t need another album cover with a fake plastic wrapping design.

There’s just no denying the level that this project sits upon. Forget trends, forget dickheads, forget artists who like to tongue fuck each others dickholes for triple j plays, this one in straight up in a lane of its own. No one does it like Phil Gektor.

Cop a facial from Blondieman’s latest release B.O.A.T out now.

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ChillinIT Welcomes Back ‘Like A Version’ With Brockhampton Cover

420 Fam’s very own ChillinIT, welcomes back triple j’s ‘Like A Version’, the first appearance of the show since it went on hiatus back in March.

Triple One member Lil Dijon joined the performance to take on Brockhampton’s SUGAR, taken from their 2019 album GINGER. The duo also celebrated the occasion with a performance of their collaboration ‘Lights Off’, which featured on ChillinIT’s 2019 album ‘The Octagon’. Back in April, ChillinIT released a ‘420 Deluxe Edition’ of ‘The Octagon’ featuring a handful of new tracks.

Expect to catch Chill on a rescheduled national tour throughout September and October. You can view the performances below:

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Run The Jewels Release RTJ4 LP Two Days Early

Includes Features From Pharrell Williams, Mavis Staples, 2 Chainz, Zack De La Rocha, and More

Run The Jewels, the duo of Killer Mike and El-P, have just released their new album RTJ4 two days ahead of its planned release date as a free download and across all digital platforms. The album features collaborations with and contributions from Pharrell Williams, Zack de la Rocha, Mavis Staples, 2 Chainz, Josh Homme, DJ Premier, and more.

State the duo: “Fuck it, why wait? The world is infested with bullshit so here’s something raw to listen to while you deal with it all. We hope it brings you some joy. Stay safe and hopeful out there and thank you for giving 2 friends the chance to be heard and do what they love.

With sincere love and gratitude,
Jaime and Mike.”

For fans looking to do some good through donation, Run The Jewels have provided a list of organisations on their website that are fighting for justice, change, and equity in America, including their longtime allies the National Lawyers Guild which, amongst other things, provides legal representation for lawful protesters. You can find the full list of organisations here: runthejewels.com/pages/donate

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