Solitary - Its True

Hey all, got a track here from Solitary called "Its True". Make sure you grab this one, it is packing some serious heat.

Solitary - Its True

End of 2010

Hey all, so what a fucking crazy year we have had. I won't make you all read my rant about what I did so I'll get to the point. I have gone through everything I could find and picked out some small awards, as I don't have any money (nobody can seem to find that donate button) I haven't got any prizes for anybody. The best I can do is let you stare at this half naked dude statue so here goes.

 

Perth Underground Awards 2010

Top Album: Chekid & Corext - Champion Music

 This was a solid release that stood out with excellent promotion, a great launch and quality tunes (Dialekt came close with his album Illest Never Heard).

Champion Music on Triple J Unearthed

Top Mixtape: DT - Contagious Mixtape

This tape was absolute fire. It was hosted by DJ Symphony and was full of sick rhymes over some non hip hop beats. There were a couple of others that came close (A.Ford, JaeLan, Complete and Knoe FM) but Contagious stood out the most.

Check out DT

Top Artist: Dialekt

Dialekt was probably the most underrated and best performing Perth hip hop artist of this year. Not only did he release a free album "Illest Never Heard" he went over to LA and proved that Perth had what it takes to stand out in the world Hip Hop scene. Dialekt has collaborated with a few local artists this year and everybody that he has featured for would agree that he is easily one of the best.

Check out Dialekt

People's Champ: Rico (Green Gross Productions)

I think if anybody in the Hip Hop community of Perth gets forgotten about it is Rico. Rico has been putting on Mixtape Tuesdays (Dopest event in Perth Hip Hop) at The Newport every month and hosting all of the battles in Perth. He is easy to get in touch with and will always give somebody a shot. If you see him out buy him a beer coz I said so!

Green Gross Productions

 Top Beat Maker: Ta-Ku

Enough said, I think the Beat Down 3 is all people need to see this. I'd say someone else will take this prize next year though, some damn fire beats in Perth these days.

Beats from Ta-Ku

Top Track: SHROOMZone - More More More

I don't know about you but I nearly came in my pants when I heard this joint. Can't wait for an album to come out.

If you guys can think of any more awards for next year feel free to send them through. I only based my awards on things that were posted here on Perth Underground so if you feel like you should have got the award you should have sent me stuff to put up here. BTW none of these should really be taken that seriously as I hold basically no clout when it comes to the Australian Music Industry.

Cheers,

DekStah - I've Told My Self

Hey all, got a new track here from DekStah. Been pretty quiet leading up to new years but I promise we have heaps more coming early next year.

DekStah - I've Told My Self

Bentman & Sipn Representin Perth City

Hey all, MERRY MOTHERF$&C!N XMAS. We have the finally to the 12 days of XMAS. Bentman & Sipn have given me a copy of their EP to put up on Perth Underground.

 

 Bentman & Sipn - XMAS present

 Make sure you check out Bentman on Facebook and have a good f'in night.

Soma on the radio

Hey all, Soma has put up a Triple J Unearthed website and if possible I would like you all to vote for his tracks. I don't know if you downloaded/heard it but he put up a track recently that was FIRE (Lower Class Love 2.1). Anyhow make sure you sign up and vote for him on Triple J Unearthed.

 

Vote for Soma on Triple J.

Perth Hip Hop in the Spotlight

Hey all, just wanna say congrats to Chekid and Cortext for their recent appearance in the news. These guys have worked hard at putting WA Hip Hop on the map and it is really paying off.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/regional/southwest/a/-/entertainment/8557757/hip-hop-crews-join-forces-amazing/

Last day of Classics

Hey all, this is the last day of Classics BUT I do have a very very special gift for you all tomorrow.

Make sure you check in tomorrow to see what is available for download, I will be posting the update on Facebook as well.

Base Camp Kutz

Hey all, make sure you check out Base Camp Kutz. It is a new Perth Hip Hop radio station that hasn't been launched yet but you can preview it.

Check out Base Camp Kutz.

Only a couple of days left

Hey all, only a couple of days left of the classic stuff so here is a track from Dazastah.

More tracks coming soon.

DT - Don't Fu$k Up Our Beats Contest

Hey all, make sure you support Perth Hip Hop by voting for DT in this competition. All you have to do is enter your email address. It is spam free (I have voted myself).

Vote for DT @ Don't Fu$k Up Our Beats.

LSD - When Am I Meant To Grow Up

Hey all, got a new track here from LSD called "When Am I Meant To Grow Up". LSD is working on his first album coming up in February/March 2011. He has given us the opportunity to preview this track that was produced by Optamus and mixed by Dazastah. This track could be the Perth Hip Hop Summer Anthem that we were looking for and I can't wait to hear the rest of the album. LSD doesn't have any gigs planned yet but we can expect to hear more about it when the album is closer.

LSD - When Am I Meant To Grow Up

Make sure you rate this track on Triple J, we might be able to get it some air time.

A. Ford - Perfect Flaws

Hey all, just got a hold of A. Ford's mixtape "Perfect Flaws". This one should definitely be added to the collection, I have had it in my car all week.

 

A. Ford - Perfect Flaws

Make sure you check out A. Ford on ReverbNation.

Drapht - End That Way

This album is definitely up there as a classic.

I have so many updates for this site, should be able to get them up this arvo. Got some music from LSD and a mixtape from A. Ford.

Ranga in the building

Ranga calls out Intelekt.

Looking forward to this battle.

Downsyde - El Questro

Hey all, another Classic Perth Hip Hop track here from Downsyde. XMAS is coming up quickly so I hope you are all ready. Mixtape Tuesdays is on tonight as well so I hope to see you all there.

Stand by for more Classic Perth Hip Hop.

Drapht - Hang em High

Hey all, another Classic Perth Hip Hop Joint for you.

More classic tracks coming up to XMAS :D.

More Classic

Hey all, got some more classic tracks for you. Make sure you keep posting me ideas, and Bentman send me those tracks through!!

More tunes coming soon.

Classic Ish

Hey all another Classic Perth Hip joint, this one is MC Layla - Maverick.

Stay tuned for more Classic Perth Hip Hop.

Mixtape Tuesdays - December 2010

Hey all, make sure you get to The Newport Hotel on December 21st. Huge lineup this month with BYP, Broken English, Trooth, JR, Black Poet and D-Toure. Definitely worth checking out.

 

Make sure you add yourself to the attending list on Facebook.

Matty B - Fridays

Hey all, some more Classic Perth Hip Hop for you all.

More Classic Perth Hip Hop coming tomorrow.

Bitter Belief - Diamond In The Rough

Hey all, got an exclusive here from Bitter Belief. This is a track of his upcoming album "Isolation". The beat is by none other than Creed Birch (without the mustache I believe) with cuts from DJ Defyre. Check it below.

 

 Bitter Belief - Diamond In The Rough

Check out more from Bitter Belief on ReverbNation.

Soma with some heat

Hey all, make sure you grab this one it is absolute FIRE! Soma has given us the opportunity to download this one early so make sure you chuck it on a CD and blast it on your car stereo through Perth City.

Soma - Lower Class Love Part 2.1 The Honeymoon Period

There will be more coming from Soma soon, his album should be out around February next year.

Some Classic JR

Hey all, here are a couple of Classic Perth Hip Hop tracks from JR from when I was only just startin high school. On some dope raw ish right here.

 

JR - Dope Rap (98 Freestyle)

JR - Last Stand '99

Stand by for more Classic Perth Hip Hop.

More Tracks

Some more Perth Hip Hop for you guys.

Stay tuned for more tracks coming up.

More Classic Hip Hop

Hey all, as promised I will be posting Classic Perth Hip Hop up until XMAS. This is the next one in. Here is Matty B - A.D.I

Stay tuned for more Classic Perth Hip Hop.

11 Days Till XMAS

Hey all, here is the 2nd day of Classic Perth Hip Hop. Drapht had a killer show on the weekend so I guess it is fitting to have a Drapht track.

Stay tuned for more Classic Perth Hip Hop.

12 Days of Classic Perth Hip Hop

Hey all, it is the 12 days of XMAS so what a better thing to bring than 12 days of Classic Perth Hip Hop. I will be posting Classic Perth Tracks each day and whatever else I can think of. Here is some old skool Downsyde below.

Stay tuned for more dope Classic Perth Hip Hop.

Dismay - 50 Bars

Hey all, got a new track from Dismay called "50 Bars". Dismay had an awesome performance at Xplosion on Saturday night.

Dismay - 50 Bars

Check out Dismay on MySpace.

Xplosion

Hey all, for those of you that missed it Xplosion happened on Saturday night. It was an awesome show with a moderate crowd. I am disappointed how Leederville HQ like to treat people like children but that aside it was a great night. Killer performances with heaps of energy from some of the best Perth Hip Hop artists.

 

For those of you that missed out there are still plenty of Perth Underground Tees available so hit me up and I can get them out to you. We will be doing Xplosion again sometime so stay tuned so you don't miss out.

 

 

Thanks to everybody that helped with Xplosion, Tektonik did a great job at putting it all together and we can promise that the next one will be even better.

Scorcher Fest - 2010 - Boxing Day

Hey all, Scorcher Fest is happening at The Rosemount Hotel in North Perth on Boxing Day. It is an all day event featuring many Perth Hip Hop artists. Complete, DT, JaeLan, Tektonik and The Stoops are all worth getting down there to see with a few ice cold ones. I'm not sure on all of the details but more information can be found at the website.

Check out Scorcher Fest.

Mixtape Tuesdays - December

Hey all, one of the biggest Mixtape Tuesdays of the year is coming up this month with performances from BYP, Black Poet, Trooth, JR, Broken English and D-Toure. There is also battles so make sure you hit up Rico to secure your place. It starts at 7:00PM at The Newport Hotel in Fremantle. FREE ENTRY.

Make sure you let everybody know you are attending on the Facebook.

Big Tybes Beats

Hey all, sorry about the lack of updates but been a bit busy. Producer Appreciation Month has officially finished but I didn't get the last interview up in time. Anyhow last but not least we have an interview with Big Tybes Beats.

Big Tybes Beats Interview

 

When did you start and what got you into making beats?

I got into beat production when i found out it was to source beats, in 2004 i started taking it seriously.

What are your musical influences and how do they effect your style?

I used to be a metal head so my influences are wide and varied, this effects my style, i always try to bring that rock performance to our show.

If you could choose 10 rappers to produce for who would they be?

FUCK, in no particular order Dialetrix, Trem, Purpose, Eso, Seth Sentry, The Tounge, Maundz, Mr Trials, Professor Green (5 years ago) & Suffa.

What projects have you worked on so far?

My crew BYP have had two releases since 2008 both with me soley on production

Money well spent
Cause for concern.

What projects are you working on in future?

We are in the final stages of mixing our next release 'Never got paid', we have developed our sound with our recent addition of the legendary HYKUS. It will be dropping late 10 or early 11, we even have a surpise feature 'hush hush'.

Who do you think is holding it down for Perth right now?

There is a lot of buzz in the scene around heaps of up and comers which is always a good
sign we are developing and continuing to grow. But the usual dudes are still holding shit down this
side of the map... you know who they are.

What gear are you using to make beats?

I use Cubase and Fl Studio both for different reasons, i argue with many producers about this feature and
that feature but i feel its up to you how you wanna produce shit. Plus i have the luxury of having 2 studio
mixing lords in my crew to fix any imperfections the programs i use may show.

What are the top 5 beats ever made to you?

The Reason -Sesta
Move in silence -Bonez
The Take over - Chasm
Nutcase -Jase
The Sentinal -Suffa

Where can we hear some of your work?

I did a remix of Shroomz more more more, but apart from that stay tuned at http://www.myspace.com/byardproductions for NEVER GOT PAID.

Tybes 

Xplosion - Perth Underground - T-Shirts

Hey all, for all of you that are coming to Xplosion tomorrow I will have some T-Shirts for sale. There are 3 different T-Shirts available in Medium, Large and Extra Large. T-Shirts are $20 each or 3 for $50 (good for if 3 of you wanna go in together to get a discount). I will be selling them at the show or you can contact me on here and I can arrange postage.

 

These T-Shirts are only limited in numbers, 3 Medium, 4 Large and 3 Extra Large of each type (3 types).

 

 

Sorry about the dodgy photography but at least you can get the idea of what is for sale :). These cost a fair bit to make so there isn't much profit involved but anything extra will be put into the website.

Make sure you add yourself to the Xplosion Facebook.

Champion Music - Down South Tour

Hey all, if you head down Bunbury way on the 10th of December make sure you check out Champion Music. It is a dope show that you don't want to miss.

 

 Check out the event on Facebook.

M'da V Beats Interview

Hey all, it is almost the end of the Producer Appreciation Month and I'd like to say thanks to everybody that has contributed. We have some good interviews from a lot of Perth's best talent and there is also plenty I found out about but never got a chance to interview. To all the Producers out there, your work hasn't gone unnoticed and I am comfortable in saying that we have some of the best beat makers in the world right here.

M'da V Beats Interview

When did you start and what got you into making beats?

I started making beats about 10 yrs to 12 yrs ago back home in Tanzania (which is where im from) i use to beatbox on the sound recorder on the pc we had a lil computer mic..i would sequence them too...then wen i moved to my second home Zambia thats wen i learned about softwares and got into a few studios...but i cant say thers really like a particular reason why i got into making beats because ive always had that rythm..n none of family is into making music lol....but i knew what i wanted my beats to sound like when i got introduce to old soulful music 90s 80s 60s 70s 60 n beyond of bands u've never heard of lol ..but thats wen i really decided this is wat i wanna do for the rest of my life

What are your musical influences and how do they effect your style?

Kanye, just blaze, the runners,9th wonder and offcourse DILLA ,...kanye and just really influence the type of sample selection ,the runners, i guess wen i make a dirty south i wud it sound like that or even better and 9th wonder has simplicity and DILLA jus makes a sample sound so crisp and the snares cut at the rite time ...so yeah all these artists influence my style in a big way i learn by listening to their beats

If you could choose 10 rappers to produce for who would they be?
Biggie,Tupac ,jay-z,eminem,lil wayne,j cole,royce da 5 9,damian marley,andre 3000,nas

What projects have you worked on so far?

Recently i jus got on the beatcamp mixtape for the dudes who were in the beat contest...everyone should check out that mixtape btw put together by Ta-Ku plus my label Lechnic Records has done mixtape "The vanity Project" which was 3 yrs ago,im also an mc n i did my mixtape two years called "The Diaspora" other than ive worked wit perth producer "Chi tha Man" on some remixes for the "epic" crew..

What projects are you working on in future?
Right now im working on my own mixtape "Honest Abe" due to drop sometime next year..n im doin some beats for Jaelan for his upcoming mixtape he 's a talented mc

Who do you think is holding it down for Perth right now?

Thers a lot of competition in perth so i cant really say whos the best..but as far as im concerned its me :) lol
 

What gear are you using to make beats?

midi keyboard,turntable and shitloads of soul music...breaks,drum kits,reason,cubase,fruity loops,pro tools,i jus collect sounds pretty much

What are the top 5 beats ever made to you?
ah man thats a difficult question..ok ima try
5.n.y state of mind for nas by Primo
4.memory lane for nas by Primo
3.i see now for lil brother by 9th wonder
2.public service announcement for Jigga by jus blaze
1.spaceship by Kanye west

Where can we hear some of your work?
you can hear my stuff on
www.facebook.com/mdavbeats
www.myspace.com/mdavbeats
www.myspace.com/lechnicmusic
www.soundclick.com/mdavbeats
www.soundcloud.com/mdavbeats

Xplosion - Promo Track

Hey all, make sure you check out this new track. It is called Xplosion and it features JR, Black Poet, Trooth, Tektonik and Knowledge Bones. It would have featured more people (looking at Ranga and New Breed :D but I ran out of time to get it done). Xplosion is coming up next weekend at the Leederville HQ and tickets are available from all artists (but buy them from me). Anyhow make sure you get down to the gig because it is going to be DOPE!.

Loftee Beats - Xplosion (Featuring JR, Black Poet, Trooth, Tektonik, Knowledge Bones)

Check out the Xplosion Gig Facebook.

Roc Walla - Urthboy Shruggin' (Remix)

Hey all, make sure you check out this remix of Urthboy's Shruggin' from Roc Walla of The Stoops.

Roc Walla - Shruggin' (Remix)

Odious

Hey all, got a couple of tracks from a group called Odious. Make sure to check them out, I'll be posting more when I can.

Odious - Santa's A Psycho
Odious - 9 To 5

Rukus Napalm

Hey all, got a couple of tracks from a group called "Rukus Napalm". I have a feeling we will be hearing a bit more from these guys in future.

Rukus Napalm - Kill Someone

Rukus Napalm - Organ Eyes

Check out Rukus Napalm on MySpace.

Drapht - Rapunzel

Hey all, check out the new video from Perth Legend "Drapht". It is called Rapunzel and is off his upcoming album.

Check out Drapht on Facebook.

Interview with Rob Shaker

Hey all, I know it has been a little while since I posted the last interview but I have been flat out. Anyway make sure you give this a read, managed to get a few words from Rob Shaker.

Rob Shaker Interview

How does it feel to make the final of Perth's recent beat battle "Beat Down 3"?
feels dope! although i made the final in bd2 and lost to the man taku, and lost in the final four of the first one so i was really hoping to go one better this time.

Who are some other beat makers in Perth to watch out for?
im a big fan of taku, raiz, alphanumeric, paulie p, wisdom tooth and creed birch.

Do you think there will be more interest in the beat making aspect of hip hop since the battles?
im hopin so.. in my mind production is the 5th element of hip hop. of course it relates to turntablism, but its taking a back seat to it and to mcing. dont get me wrong i love a good rhyme, but for me the beat makes up a huge part of the track. more shows and releases relating to hip hop production can only help! big ups to rae, sam and everyone else involved with the beat downs!

Who do you think will take out the next Beat Down?
ME!!!! apparently taku has been forced into retirement which sucks.. but my favs from this year would be alphanumeric, raiz and creed.

When did you start and what got you into making beats?
i started making beats in 2001. i inherited some turntables and a mixer around then, and got a jacked copy of fruity loops at about the same time. that always helped me: learning turntablism and beat making at the same time. i would make a beat, and then do some cuts over it to test the phatness.. back then AMC, Grims and i were in a crew called Full Proof.. Reprazent!

What are your musical influences and how do they effect your style?
im influenced by the usual hip hop greats, but i make largely mid 90's boom bap. i always try to put my own twist on it, but i love the phat heavy syncopated drums. in regards to other music ive developed a taste for all kinds as a result of sitting in the studio and listening to records to sample. i love dark orchestral music - i think i own the whole naxos collection. and im a huge fan of latin music, jazz, blues and soul. i know i havent actually listed any artists, but id seriously be here all night if i started coz i wouldnt wanna leave anyone out..

If you could choose 10 rappers to produce for who would they be?
nas, vinnie paz, method man, jehst, trem, guru, delta, rakim, eminem, and pharoe monch.

What projects have you worked on so far?
Western Supremacy 2004
Wolverine - The Mxtape 2004
Figures of Speech - Roll of the Dice 2005
Wolverine - The Wait is Over 2005
Yt - A Tribute 2006
Wolverine - The Mystro Mixtape 2007
Slackjaw - Eat A Rat 3 2008 (Cuts only)
Wolverine - The Summer Time Vibe 2009
Wolverine - Street Music 2010
Porsah Laine - Feel this 2010
Maundz - Mr Nobody 2010

What projects are you working on in future?
about to be released is "The Dragon Project" featuring MC's Tomahawk, Bitter Belief, Defyre and myself on production. It's got features by Porsah Laine, Mortar, Hunter and Dazastah. Its gonna be a huge one so make sure ya cop it! out before xmas - the perfect gift for ya mum!

another one not to miss will be Bitter Beliefs album - Isolation. Ive got 5 or so beats on that along with Daz and Opt on production its set to be epic!

also workin on the Goodfellas with AMC and Adam Crook, as well as Slackjaws album, Creed Birchs album timeless will be a monster too, and helpin out some others with beats including: Soma, DSC with Cortext and Aero D, Grevis, Phat Phlo, Obliqe, BYP and Defyre.

also workin on my own album with a bucket load of mc spots to fill so hit me up!

Who do you think is holding it down for Perth right now?
ive already probably name dropped everyone in perth, but id have to say the peeps who have always held down perth: SBX! there are heaps of dudes coming through now, a couple who ive mentioned but heaps others too!

What gear are you using to make beats?
quad core i7 PC with reason 4, adobe audition and heaps of other programs. i got 3 screens which is a bit excessive. yamaha 24 track mixer with garys avalon preamp and neumann mic, a rode ntk, a kawai baby grand piano, an akai mpd24, a yamaha dtxplorer electronic drum kit, 2 numark hdx digital turntables, a coupla vestax decks for cuts and sampling with a denon mixer, some truth monitors with a sub, but always adding and subtracting. you can peep photos of the studio if youre my mate on fb.

What are the top 5 beats ever made to you?
pharoe monch - simon says
a tribe called quest - luck of lucien
j5 - 5 jurass finish first
vinnie paz - end of days
vinnie paz - street wars

Where can we hear some of your work?
jb hifi got figures of speech and wolf albums, itunes for porsah album, and from me if you hit me up.

Flux - Perth City (Featuring MUDA Studio)

Hey all, check out this track from Flux and Muda Studio titled "Perth City".

Flux - Perth City (Featuring MUDA Studio)

Check out MUDA Studio.

The Secret's Out - November/December

Hey all, I must have missed this one but for anybody who hasn't read this yet check out the new edition of The Secret's Out Magazine. Features a column from Perth Underground.

Check out the new issue of The Secret's Out Magazine.

Beatdown 3

Hey all, hows it going? I was going to do a write up about The Beatdown 3 that was on the other week but this video came up so I guess you can watch this instead. Gives you a better image of what went down and why I have considered seriously hurting myself for missing it. It was a beat battle held in Perth and from this video you will see why Perth has some of the hottest beat makers around.

There is an instrumentals disc coming soon that has beats from Producers that were involved in the night.

Shroomz TV is back

Hey all, make sure you check out the next installation of Shroomz TV below.

Check out Shroomz TV.

Tektonik - Like A G6 (Remix) (Featuring D-Toure)

Hey all, got a new track from Tektonik. Make sure you check it out!

 

Tektonik - Like A G6 (Remix) (Featuring D-Toure)

Check out Tektonik on ReverbNation.

Champion Music - Album Release

Hey all, hows it going? I haven't had a chance to post for a bit but for those of you that missed out on Saturday it was the album launch for Champion Music at the Swan Basement. Dope night, I'd write more but I buggered my wrist at work so I can't type properly. Anyway they have given us 2 videos that you can watch below. They are both of the title track "Champion Music".

These guys are some of the dopest in Perth Hip Hop right now so if you haven't bought the album, make sure you get a copy. Hit up Chekid or Cortext on Facebook and I am sure they will hook you up. I will be doing a review (gotta check with them first) and hopefully putting up a couple of tracks for those skeptics that don't want to buy it yet.

Check out Champion Music on ReverbNation.

Lord Dazastah Interview

Hey all, how are ya's? I've got an interview to post up from none other than Lord Dazastah himself.

Lord Dazastah

When did you start and what got you into making beats?

Started making beats back in 92 .. Hiphop.. I was so into it i wanted to make it...

What are your musical influences and how do they effect your style?
My Family are all musos.. Pretty hard to not be into all styles of music since i sample everything.. So i'd say i'm infulenced by everything.. If i only listen to one style of music then i'd sound like alot of other beat makers who only sample soul or funk or orchestral... I try to put bits and pieces together...

If you could choose 10 rappers to produce for who would they be?
I'll list the ones i'd like to work with but cannot get a hold of to do so... in no particulr ordah
1. Immortal Technique..
2. Eric Sermon.
3 Krs one
4 Eminem
5 Chuck D
6 Ice cube
7 rakim
8 Vinnie PAz
9 canibus
10 chesta P

What projects have you worked on so far?
Check ozhiphop cellar..
Just Done a Album For Bryte MC "Fullstop" Check That.. shouts to Creature of Habit

What projects are you working on in future?
Downsyde Album
Layla Album
New Done DL
Dazastah Solo aka Charliechimp Album
and the online production album "natural dazastahs"
!!!Canteen!!!
Smiley(small project limited edition vynal)
Bitterbelief
Grevious
MJ
Fucken hell ...plate is too big...

Who do you think is holding it down for Perth right now?
ME Mafukers!! ME!!

What gear are you using to make beats?
atm N I . Maschine It is simplier quicker than my mpc1000... I use rme sound cards.. They are the best in 3 of the most important aspects for beats with computers... 1 Sound quality 2 latency 3 reliabilty... Cubase 5 for arranging... Use to have enormous amounts of plugins but they all do the same thing... You just have to know how to use em... So now i use the stock cubase eq's verbs and dynamic comps and limiters... I use live bass and guitar now.. I use ua la610 channel strip with a rode ntk or akg c214 mic.. Depends on what i'm doing.. I also have arturia origin for all synth sounds... Aaah fuk... Too many too list..

What are the top 5 beats ever made to you?
The Latest 5 ones i make..

Where can we hear some of your work?
shieett... Everywhere mafuker!! Put ya hear to the ground.....
soundcloud.com/dazastah there's only 2 beats up.. your best to buy my albums... Done dl ... Downsyde .... Drapht= pale rider and who am i .... Hunter going back to yokine... Fuk me check ozhiphop cellar!!!

Activism - Haunted By The Demons

Hey all, make sure you check out this track by Activism of New Breed. New Breed are performing at Xplosion in December so make sure you get there to check 'em out. Tickets are still on sale and I have 10 that I can sell.

Activism - Haunted By The Demons

Make sure you contact me on loftee@perthunderground.com.au for tickets for Xplosion. $15 Each (inc postage).

Tektonik - Start It Up (Remix) (Featuring Trooth)

Hey all, hows it going? Got a new track here from Tektonik featuring Trooth. This track is FIRE so make sure you download it.

Tektonik - Start It Up (Remix) (Featuring Trooth)

Check out Tektonik on ReverbNation.

Optamus - Producer Appreciation Month Interview

Bomb Scott (AKA Optamus) Interview

 

Hey all, how are ya? I've managed to grab Optamus from one of Perth's most well known Hip Hop groups "Downsyde" for an interview. Read below.

When did you start and what got you into making beats?
The first album I did production on was the Downsyde demo in 1996 called 'Behind The Bucket'. Music software was not really around or affordable so Shabaz and I produced all the loops on a really old emu keyboard which would 'trip the sound' over. It was a long process and I really appreciate how easy it is now to make loops and arrange them.


What are your musical influences and how do they effect your style?

9th Wonder, DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Evidence, DJ Muggs, Rage Against The Machine ,ACDC, Soul (Genre) - Too many to name, 'Old Big Band Conductors' like Burt Bacarach etc, also obsessed with anything that has good piano chops. They influence my style by - Sonic bounce, arrangement, stereo spread, head nod - In lots of ways.

If you could choose 10 rappers to produce for who would they be?
Zack De la Rocha, Eminem, Black Thought, Big L (RIP), Big Pun (RIP) Q Tip, Jay Z, NAS, Guru (RIP), Immortal Technique.

What projects have you worked on so far?
Downsyde
* Behind the Bucket - Independent (1997) demo cassette
* Epinonimous - Syllaboliks (September 2000)
* Land of the Giants - Hydrofunk/Virgin (HF 30) (March 2003)
* When the Dust Settles - Obese (OBR026) (December 2004)
* All City - Illusive Records (ILL014CD) (4 October 2008)

Optamus
* Forever and a Day - Opt Shop (SBX023) (12 June 2010)

Production:
Downsyde
* Behind The Bucket - Yirra Yaakin (1997) Whole Album
* Epinonimous - Syllabolix MGM (2000) 2,4,5,6,9,10
* When the Dust Settles - Obese (2004)3,7,9,12,13,14,15,16,18
* All City - Illusive (2009) 1,2,5,9,10,11,13

Clandestien
* Clandestien - Clandestien (1997) Track 1, 2 and 3
* Clandestien - Syllabolix (2001) Track 4

Hunter
* Done DL - Syllabolix (2002) Tracks 11, 16, 18
* Culture Of Kings II - Obese (2002) Disc 1, Track 2 (Jam Roll)

Matty B
* The Courageous LP - Obese (2002) Track 7

Culture of Kings III (2003) Track 1 (Obese Records)

Bias B
* In Bed With Bias - Wordburner (2004) Tracks C1, D3
* Been There Done That - Obese Records (2007) Track 9

Drapht
* Culture Of Kings III - Obese (2004) Disc 1, Track 1 (Misunderstood)

Fdel
* Audiofdelity - Invada Records (2005) Track 8

Hunter
* Going Back to Yokine - Obese Records (2006) Track 15

Omni
* Batterie - NatAural High Records (2007) Tracks B1-B3

Guest Appearances
* 2001: "Lord of the Flies" (from Clandestien album Clandestien)
* 2002: "Have a Drink With Us" (from Hunter Album Done DL)
* 2002: "Co-Conspiriters" (from Hunter Album Done DL)
* 2002: "Jam Roll" (from Culture of Kings II - Hunter track)
* 2005: "Dusty Fingers" (from Fdel Album Audiofdelity)

What projects are you working on in future?
Currently working on a new Downsyde album, Bitter Belief album and Hunter album.

Who do you think is holding it down for Perth right now?
What... Besides Syllabolix ha ha Too many to name. Keep an ear out for Bitter Belief, Smiley and Complete.

What gear are you using to make beats?
The brand new Fruity Loops yo!! ( I stay dedicated )
Midi Controller, and some nice vocal recording gear - avalon etc..

What are the top 5 beats ever made to you?
Mad Lion/KRS 1 produced 'Take It Easy'
Cypress Hill/DJ Mugga produced 'Insane In The Brain'
DJ Premier - Too many to name - 'Moment of Truth' is a masterpiece!

Where can we hear some of your work?
Everywhere!!

Complete - Panic Disorder CD Launch

Hey all, how are ya's? If you haven't heard already Complete has a show coming up on Saturday November 13. It goes from 6PM - 10PM @ HQ, Leederville. Address is 60 Frame CT Leederville, Perth WA. Contact Complete on Facebook for pre sale tickets. BYO Nanna!

As part of promotion for this show I have a track from Complete featuring Sever and Bitter Belief. He also has a video that you should watch if your thinking about not going to the show! (Warning 18+ Content)

If that isn't enough Psych Ward Goodness for you download this track below.

Complete - All By Myself (Featuring Sever & Bitter Belief)

Check out Complete on MySpace.

Admin Beats - Interview

Hey all, how are ya? I have an interview here from an interstater (South Australia) that managed to sneak in to the mix. His name is Admin Beats and he does production for Thorts and Kadyelle. He also has worked with some other artists from around the way but because he is such a good sport and has produced for Perth Hip Hop I will run the interview.

Admin Beats

When did you start and what got you into making beats?

I started making beats in 03', I got into making beats through a good friend of mine DL. (Mindfield, Headstrong Company, Decades) We were both collecting records for a few years and when we met he was making beats so he helped me out getting gear and programs.

What are your musical influences and how do they effect your style?

My main musical influences hip hop wise would be J- Dilla, Thes-One and Ant. (my fav producers) I have spent a lot of time listening to their music and seeing how they progress over the years and this helps me progress myself. Not just sticking to the same format and experimenting, even if people don't like it at first! I listen to so many genres of music its hard to have main musical influences.
 

If you could choose 10 rappers to produce for who would they be?

Slug
Sage Francis
Q-Tip
Double-K & Thes One
Siah & Yeshua
Mos- Def
Pharoahe Monch
Common

What projects have you worked on so far?

So far I have produced on the following releases:
Tomphonic- Ebb and Flow
Maintain- Here Comes Trouble, Bucket Full Of Boombox and X1
Dialect(ADL)- Sound Of Change and Rugged Uncut Project
Mc Vella - Better Late Than Never
I have done cuts and recorded vocals for a few other mc's also.

What projects are you working on in future?

 The future is looking good for releases next year Thorts and Kadyelle have both asked me on board for their releases, which I'm stoked about.
A new release with Maintain is on its way including a 12" release.
I'm working on a 12" with Dialect (ADL) and Maundz (MELB).
Keno (QLD) just took a heap of beats for his next release.
My new group No Doz (Me and Mnops) is coming out with an EP next year. Plus a heap of other local artists.
I don't charge for beats so I'm getting a lot of stuff out there!

Who do you think is holding it down for Perth right now?

In Perth at the moment I think Thorts and Kadyelle are holding it down, along with Drapht and Downsyde. The whole of Australia is coming out with great hip hop music. Its a good feeling to be a part of this culture.

What gear are you using to make beats?

To make beats i use a MPC 2000, Alexsis drum machine, Dr Boss SP-202 and Logic 9 on a Mac to put it all together. Also a lot of records, I strictly sample for my beats!

What are the top 5 beats ever made to you?

My 5 favorite beats ever is a hard one but here I go:
J-Dillas- Let the dollar circulate (Steve Spacek)
Thes-Ones- San Fransisco Knights (P.U.T.S)
Ants - Scapegoat (Atmosphere)
Capital- D - 50 Years (All Natural)
Show & AG - Full Scale (Full Scale EP)
So hard.....

Where can we hear some of your work? 

Most of my earlier stuff is all sold but my latest release with Maintain is available at
www.maintainxadmin.com
And to hear my new beats I upload for mc's check my soundcloud page
http://soundcloud.com/admin-beats
And my FB fan page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Admin-Beats/149566185055392

A. Ford - Hold A Torch

Hey all, there was a preview of this a little while ago on Facebook but A. Ford has hit us with his new track "Hold A Torch". This joint is fire so make sure you check it out.

A. Ford - Hold A Torch

Check out more from A. Ford on ReverbNation.

HEAT 4 HUNTZ

Recently many of you had the pleasure of attending Hunter & DJ Vame at Rocket Room in Northbridge, for the belated album launch of their highly acclaimed album Monster House. And as I'm sure many of you know, over the past 12 months Hunter has been battling cancer and many of you have expressed your concern and love for the health of this stalwart of our community.

HEAT 4 HUNTZ is an online eBay auction run by Bias B to raise money to assist Hunter, and his lovely little boy Marley, through the next hard yards. The auction begins tonight, Sunday 7th November, and many great products are available to be bid on, including signed Oz Hip Hop CD's and vinyls, gift certificates, t-shirt and CD packs and much more. So forget about buying your next CD in an online store, specialty store or JB's and click the link below to check the full product list. Please support the people in the scene that support you.

Much love and respect to Hunter and his family.

Click here to bid now!

- Kadyelle

Sound Magnetiks Affiliation - Champion Music Fundraiser/Launch

Hey all, make sure you get down to see Champion Music next weekend at the Swan Basement on the 13th of November at 8:00pm. This is a Fundraiser/Launch for the new album.

 

Cortext & Chekid from FreekStyles & Down South Crew have been hard at work for the past 10 months preparing a new album of the Freshest Shit Perth has heard this year!! Unfortunately, without the funds, Champion Music ALBUM turns into Champion Music MIXTAPE, so no air play, and very stale promotional options. So if you would like to hear some local freshness on your radio , and help the hip hop cause, spread the word, and head down to Swan Basement to check out Mx Axis (Solo Set) - D.S FAM - Creed Birch (Timeless Album out soon) - Trooth mc (mixtape coming dec) Paulie P (EP dropping very soon) - Dj Jamu & Porsah Laine !!! And have a few drinks while your at it!!!

Check out this snippet of tracks from the upcoming album.

Check out Sound Magnetiks on Facebook.

Illy - Put 'Em In The Air (Produced Ta-Ku)

Hey all, check this video from Illy produced by Perth's own Ta-Ku. Ta-Ku has some sick beats and just won Beat Down 3 last night.

Check out more from Ta-Ku on Soundcloud.

West Coast Cypher - Featuring Dialekt

Hey all, check out this new video from Dialekt over in LA. Some dope stuff on here.

Check out Dialekt on MySpace.

Spit Syndicate, The Tongue & Class A all up in this bitch!

The Wildside Tour is coming to a town near you (and also totally far away) next week, stopping to impress the impressionable at Rocket Room, Northbridge on Thursday November 11 and Mojo's, Fremantle on Friday November 12, before heading to the inconveniently distant town of Albany on Saturday November 13, playing at Studio 146.
So, I don't like cutting and pasting without saying "Hey, I'm cutting and pasting this information"... So, I'm cutting and pasting this information... FOR YOU!

Elefant Tracks are happy to announce The Wildside Tour, hitting your town in November. Longtime collaborators The Tongue & Spit Syndicate will re-unite for a national tour supported by Melbourne's Class A.
The Tongue comes fresh from the release of his acclaimed new album Alternative Energy. Already featured as Album Of The Week on 2SER & FBi with plenty of great reviews already flowing in. The Tongue’s renowned charisma and sharp wit will be on display once again where he will be joined by DJ Skoob (3x NSW DMC Champion) and Joyride in a show not to be missed. Spit Syndicate are running on a high after the release of their critically acclaimed second album Exile. This tour will cap off what’s been an incredible year for the Sydney duo. They’ve had hugely successful tours with Horrorshow, their own Starry Eyed Tour and have won supports for the likes of Cypress Hill. Don't miss this chance to catch two of the country's most electrifying hip hop crews in a rare double-headline tour.

Now, I'm going to use this opportunity to talk about CLASS A. This is for a few reasons. One, because she happens to be a friend of mine whose career I have followed closely since her first mixtape release in 2007, and two, because I will be performing with her for the W.A leg of the Wildside Tour. Class A has been rapping for about 12 years; I have some of her first tracks she recorded on cassette as a wee fifteen year old lass. A Geelong girl now residing in Melbourne, she has worked her butt off over the past 12 years to carve a name for herself in this industry, supporting many Australian and international artists of high esteem over the years and, subsequently, proving that females have a bright future in this industry (just in case you weren't certain). Recently she celebrated the release of her first "official" LP (though third in total, off the back of her independant release Class with Parker in 2008), distributed by Other Tongues, with massive support nationally, and has joined Spit Syndicate and The Tongue for her first national tour to launch her full-length LP, Me, Me, Me & Him: The Secret Life of a Receptionist. The first single from the album, "So Bad", was launched onto national airwaves a few months ago, and it's smooth, catchy, playful lyricism and tone earned her many new listeners. Produced by M-Phazes, and with a shiny new film clip to boot, "So Bad" received a decent amount of rotation on Triple J to precede of the release of her new LP. Class A has been voted "Best Female MC" in the ozhiphop.com awards two years running (awwwkward!), and her feminine cheekiness has created an entirely new niche in the scene- a place where it's perfectly OK to be a girl and a rapper (and a receptionist)... and everything in between. I will also be performing some new material from my new album out next year, The Tree That Kept Apart The Stars, so make it down early to catch Class A & Kadyelle (that's me...)

If you do get down to either Rocket Room, Mojo's or Studio 146, I know you will not leave disappointed. Nor should you leave empty-handed, what with so many solid new releases for sale at the venues!

Click here to see the Facebook Event
Click here to hear Class A
Click here to watch the Wildside Tour Promo Video

-Kadyelle

Interview with Green Gross Productions

Hey all, the 2nd interview I have for this month is courtesy of Rico from Green Gross Productions.

GGP Interview

When did you start and what got you into making beats?

I started making music about 10 years ago. i only dabbled in it to start and was more focused on djing. as i became a better dj and it took less effort i needed a new challenge so i turned to making my own productions..i started making hip hop beats about 4 years ago after meeting a mc on a boat party and hip asking me to make him some hip hop.

What are your musical influences and how do they effect your style? 

I believe all producers bring somthing new to the table as long as they be them selves and not try to copy others. one of my biggest influences is paul van dyk, his prodution and djing skill are at pinnacle of whats possible. with hip hop of course was listening to all the big names but masta ace really stands out for me. he tells stories in his tracks and theres always emotion behind it. long hot summer is one of the greatest hip hop albums ever.

If you could choose 10 rappers to produce for who would they be?

Masta ace + EMC , ice cube, dre, sway ( UK )....cant think of many more at the moment , a lil high

What projects have you worked on so far?

My first hip hop project was The green grocers, from there came green gross productions as i started producing more beats. ive only produced tracks for a couple of artists and they are. Trooth , Rob jax and S.T.L

What projects are you working on in future?

Ive moving back into electronica a little bit as i have an opportunity to move to europe to dj if all goes well. im in the process of remixing a paul van dyk track as well as a mauro picotto track..
im still running mixtape tuesdays at the newport in fremantle and hosting mc battles, in march im holding a hip hop dj battle and mid next year i want to start holding producer battles there also.

Who do you think is holding it down for Perth right now?

ME, perth underground ( loftee ) , trooth, byp, d- toure, black poet, jamahl, tera, xzakt, dialekt, and all the mc's heading over to SA to battle

What gear are you using to make beats? 

Studio monitors are 2 x krk rokits with 1 x sub, allen and heath xone 92r , 2 x cdj 1000 , akai 16 pad, akai 8 pad with rotary, 64 key midi keyboard , rhode mic, korg electribe es, ea, reason 5, adobe audition 3, delving into abelton

What are the top 5 beats ever made to you?

la la la la, he dropped it, masterpiece, do it again, deep into your dreams

Where can we hear some of your work?

www.myspace.com/prodcerenrico
www.myspace.com/thegreengrocers
GGP facebook my band tab.