Launch & The Rocket Room Presents: "War Of The Words"

Launch is the new monthly event hosted by The Rocket Room that is set to bring us consistent quality live shows displaying local talent and, without doubt, bringing some unity back to the scene where we can all support each other; established and emerging artists alike. Here's a brief history of the event:

LAUNCH is here to fill in the void of Aussie hip hop in Perth, where raw talent and up and coming artists get to showcase their talent. Also Rocket Room will be host to some of the major touring hip hop acts throughout the year. Rocket Room has already had massive success packing the room out with hip hop acts such as Spit Syndicate, ILLY, M-Phazes and Horrorshow. Already locked in for August is Ozi Batla, one of the most lauded and loved MCs in Australia, Ozi Batla has led ‘The Herd’ and ‘Astronomy Class’ on multiple national tours and performances at all the major festivals. 5th August will set off the first Thursday - Then the first Thursday of every month thereafter.

The second Launch event at The Rocket Room be occurin' on THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND and boasts a very unique event: the 'War Of The Words' Song Contest, where local MC's and groups can enter three tracks into a competition to win a beat produced by Optamus plus other great prizes. Also on the night, Paulie P is launching his new EP, with sets from myself (Kadyelle ft. Brooke Taylor), Wolverine & Shaker, Tektonik and DJ's L Street & Jamu with the improvised set of Bryte & Candice. This is going to be a MASSIVE showcase of local artists so be there by 8:00pm so as not to miss out on the action!

War Of The Words Song Contest Entrants:
MX Axis
Dismay
Complete
BYP
Soma
Chekid
Defyre,
Unholy Trinity
Biologik
Leonidas
Delirious
Aftershock
D LOC
Hostage
Azmatik

Very few spots remain, so if you're a local MC and you think you've got the goods, and have three original tracks you can perform live, contact launch@gmail.com

Click Here to join the Launch Australia Facebook page.

DATE: September 2nd, 2010
VENUE: The Rocket Room, 174 James St Northbridge
TIME: 8:00pm till Late
COST: $10 on the door

-Kadyelle

REVIEW: Complete - Panic Disorder

Panic Disorder is the recently released mixtape by Perth Hip Hop artist Complete. It is a free release that plays more like an album than a mixtape. The mixtape starts off with Complete having a panic attack, the only negative I can see here is that there is not an option to skip into the track which is a bit of a nuisance if you have heard it before. Some stand out tracks off the mixtape include Reason To Live, Watch You Cry, Dirty Thoughts (Feat. Layla), Freedom and Blood Stained Nikess (Feat. Smiley, Sever and Bitter Belief). I had to laugh when I heard the track Your Nanna, my girlfriend didn't really appreciate it but it was original and I couldn't believe that Complete actually pulled it off. Some of the most memorable lines from the tape include "with you its like cheating in sport, easy to score," from Happy Now and "but f it, I don't need a root, i need a noose and a crate" from Watch You Cry.

Beat selection on this mixtape is superb. Dark well produced tracks fill the majority of the tape which is pretty much what I like to hear. Because this is a mixtape and not an album I will not be judging it on recording quality. The vocals don't quite sound as polished as they could and the hooks leave some room for improvement. Overall the mixes are quite good, especially for a mixtape. The mixtape plays easily from start to finish and there are a few places where you want to replay what was said. I've listened to the tape a few times now and it will stay in my rotation. Overall an excellent effort from Complete and anybody who worked on this.

7/10

DOWNLOAD: Complete - Panic Disorder

Knoe FM - Short Story Mixtape

Hey all just got a mixtape from local artist Knoe FM. It is produced by Alphanumeric and provides some heavy 90's influenced Boom Bap. Hard copies of the Mixtape will be released soon.

Knoe FM - Short Story Mixtape

Make sure you get a copy of this and support Perth Hip Hop! This Mixtape was recorded at SAE Studios.

Thorts Ft. Kadyelle - Diluted Shadows Video

Hey all check this new clip from Thorts featuring none other than Perth Underground's own writer Kadyelle. Bumpin' track and excellent clip. Make sure you watch it.



Support West Australian Hip Hop!

Check out Kadyelle on Myspace.

Dialekt - I'm In LA (Featuring Sen Dog) Video

Hey all make sure you check out this new video from Dialekt. He is over in LA rippin up mics.





Make sure you check out Dialekt at MySpace.

Chekid - Watch Out (Featuring Aero D, Sever, Cortext, Complete)

Hey all, a new track out from The Sound Magnetiks Affiliation and The Psych Ward. It is called "Watch Out" and you can download it below.

Chekid - Watch Out (Featuring Aero D, Sever, Cortext, Complete)

Check out The Sound Magnetiks Affiliation on Facebook.

Complete - Panic Disorder

Hey all as promised Complete's new mixtape "Panic Disorder" is now available. Make sure you grab a copy. Stand by for a review.

Complete - Panic Disorder

Make sure you check out Complete on MySpace.

SHROOMZone - More More More

Hey all check out the new video from SHROOMZone. It is called More More More and you can watch it below.



Make sure you check out SHROOMZone on Facebook.

Tektonik has a couple of new tracks

Hey all make sure you check out these new tracks from Tektonik. They are off his upcoming EP.

Tektonik - This Is It
Tektonik - Party At Their Place (Featuring Braidz)

Check out Tektonik at ReverbNation.

Various Artists - Martial Law

Whoa, crazy track. Stuff like this doesn't happen too often. This track features Complete, Vengence, Cortext, Intelekt, Chekid, Nate Deezy, Mysc, Aero D and Ranga. TPW, SMA and Bush Poetics.

Various Artists - Martial Law

Make sure you snap this one up, it is hot.

Cheers,

Dismay - Can't Stop Now

Hey all got a new track for you from Dismay. Make sure you check it out. It is called "Can't Stop Now".

Dismay - Can't Stop Now

Check out Dismay on Myspace.

Ranga - RIP Dad

Hey all got a new track from Ranga titled RIP Dad. It is on some emotional level type stuff so make sure you check it out. Props to Ranga for this one.

Ranga - RIP Dad

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Tektonik - My Theme

Hey all, check out this new track from Tektonik. This is from his upcoming EP. Make sure you all keep these tracks coming Perth. Need some more dope hip hop!

Tektonik - My Theme

Check out Tektonik on ReverbNation.