Kadyelle - Puppet Strings (Featuring Dazastah, Hunter, Soma, Thorts, Porsah Laine, Optamus)

Hey all, check out this track from Kadyelle. It features Dazastah, Hunter, Soma, Thorts, Porsah Laine and Optamus. HUGE track with a couple of mixes.

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Kadyelle - Puppet Strings (Featuring Dazastah, Hunter, Optamus, Soma, Thorts & Porsah Laine)

Hey all, check out this new one from Kadyelle. It is off her upcoming album so check it out.

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Optamus - Pass The Buck #5

Hey all, check out the next installment of Pass The Buck (Did I miss one?). It features Optamus from Downsyde.

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Happy Birthday Launch!

Hey all, to celebrate 1 year since the start of Launch they are having a huge lineup tonight at The Rocket Room. Featuring performances from Optamus, LSD, Soma, Defyre, Paulie P, Emcee Red, Cortext, Trooth and Tektonik it is set to be a HUGE night.

Mark yourself as attending on the Facebook page.

Bitter Belief - Isolation (Album Launch)

Hey all, if you are around on Saturday July 9th then head down to The Rosemount Hotel in North Perth to see Bitter Belief launch his album "Isolation". It has been out for a little bit and to those that still haven't heard it you better grab yourself a copy. Bitter Belief has worked his arse off this year support The Life of Riley and The Chase tours. Isolation has been one of the biggest releases from Perth this year so far and has set a very high standard for anything to follow.

Tickets are only $15 on the door or from the web and the show features appearances from DJ Defyre, Complete, Down South Crew, Creed Birch, Rob Shaker, Optamus and Hunter.

Mark yourself as attending on the Facebook.

Soma and L.S.D. Album Launch @ Rocket Room

Hey all, if your around on Friday the 13th of May head down to The Rocket Room in Northbridge to see Soma and L.S.D. both launch their new albums.

32KREW presents. . . 
A MASSIVE NIGHT OF OZ HIP HOP ON FRIDAY THE 13TH!!!
Drink specials, Cheap entry & a prize for the most devilish dressed!!

32 REASONS WHY PERTH HIP HOP ISN'T DEAD 
32Krew, a name dirived from the thirty second line of latitude that runs threw one of the most isolated cities in the world, the City Of Perth. 32 consists of 5 of the finest emerging solo artists W.A. has to offer. On Friday the 13th of May they will be uniting at the Rocket Room Northbridge for L.S.D. & SOMA's dual album launch and the E.P. launch of THE APPRENTICE. With additional performances from SMILEY, VERDIKT, DJ JAMU and Hosted by OPTAMUS SBX this is set to be one massive night of live hip hop!

Avoid dissappointment get your presale's @ heatseeker.com
18+, Door's open @ 8pm, Only $10 Entry!


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Bitter Belief - Isolation (Review)

Hey all, finally got around to finishing the review for Isolation. I didn't really keep any structure with the review but just wrote as I was listening to the album. A lot of peepz probably won't agree with my taste in music and I didn't try to write from anybody else's perspective. Mad props to Bitter B on one of the best releases I have heard out of Perth to date.

Bitter Belief – Isolation

I received Bitter Belief's new album “Isolation” a couple of weeks ago now. When I opened the parcel I was impressed with the art work. The drawing and simple design was a perfect match for the title. The first thing I do when I get any album is check the credits so I opened it up to see production credits from Optamus, Creed Birch, John Barrett, Dazastah and Rob Shaker.

The first track I heard was Introduction, this track left a little to be desired. It is a piano loop with Bitter B saying his name and what seems to be a random Nas sample. I let this play out and it was only for about a minute so it wasn't too bad. After the intro I was a little sceptical to what I was about to hear but an awesome string loop came in and built into Bitter flowing over some marching band style snares. This beat hits hard and the lyrics are on point. Bitter's style fits perfectly over this style of music and my head was nodding like a bobble head. I was glad to hear this track as it got me really excited to hear the rest of what was to come. I wasn't sure what to expect afterwards and then I heard that phat brass loop and some hard knocking drums. I thought Who You Came To See was dope but Move Back gave me stank face so bad it wasn't funny. The Rap references were awesome and I felt it was a similar selection to what I had grown up with. For some reason the only problem after this track was the silence for about 20 seconds after the track stopped. Burning Embers was next with a familiar sound and a female voice sampled. The sample used had the signature choppy FL Slicer sound (not sure what was used but it gave me a smile to hear). I felt this track dragged a little but not because it wasn't good it just isn't my type of song. Letter To Melody was up next and once again it was dope but not exactly my style, this song feels like it would go off at a festival or live show. In Your Mouth is an interesting track that we can probably all relate to, together with a head nodding beat and a sick flow probably one of the top tracks on the album. Dance With The Devil is another good track with a 90's Mobb Deep feeling beat but the only thing that put me off was the huge reverb on the chorus vocals. The Peoples Champ was another that while good wasn't really something I could get into, it could work as an introduction for a UFC fighter or something. Party In Perth has a build up into a nice smooth flow with big ups to Perth. Porsah Laine features on the hook and Dazastah on the beat. Lost Soul is more up tempo with Bitter B giving us a chance to get to know a little bit about his personality. Memory Lane sees Bitter B get into stories of his past and you can't help but to sympathise with him. When I heard The Bounce I nearly choked on my drink, this is probably the dopest Perth Hip Hop track I have ever heard. The beat is exactly what I love to hear in Hip Hop and the flow is on point. Bitter raps about his Hip Hop background and lists some artists that he is influenced by. Chemical Love was another decent track with an awesome hook and featuring Optamus and Moondog J. The Storm is a track that I was really feeling when I heard it, Bitter tells stories about people and their struggles. The way he raps really draws the listener in and you can really relate to what it is about. Diggin Deep has a very familiar sound to an old Pac song I've heard but is good to vibe to, not too full on and good to bump your head to. Who Would Want Me Dead? Was up next and features Perth legends Dazastah & Drapht. The beat sounds like an old James Bond sample and everybody on the track kills it. Pure Evil is a track I couldn't really get into because I had heard the sample about a million times but the track content is pretty good. Own Worst Enemy comes in last and for some reason I didn't really like it, I think it felt a little too Rocky for me. I probably would have put it in earlier and ended it up with Pure Evil but overall it is still a decent track.

Anyway without me ranting about the tracks any more I just have to say that after listening to Isolation a few times it really grew on me. Although I was a little harsh on some of the tracks overall the album is excellent and one of the best releases I have heard out of Perth. I am looking forward to seeing Bitter B perform live soon and for more future releases. Grading the album I give it 9/10 so make sure you grab a copy today.

Bitter Belief - Move Back (Produced by Optamus)

Bitter Belief - The Bounce (Produced by Dazastah)

Buy Bitter Belief - Isolation at Big Cartel.

Optamus - Just A Little Bit

Hey all, feel a little bad for posting this because it degrades the quality of such a lordness mix from our main man Hykus. But here it is Optamus - "Just A Little Bit". Definitely worth checking out the album.

EDIT: A reminder to myself... Never post while drinking :/.

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Hip-Hop Flood Relief

Hey all, it is now official :). Next weekend is a huge show at The Rosemount Hotel in North Perth. It is for a good cause so I better see you there.

Make sure you mark yourself as attending on the Facebook page.

Optamus - Judge And Jury

Hey all, make sure you check out this track from Optamus with a huge line up of features. This track features Dazastah, Hunter, Bitter Belief, Layla & Mortar.

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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.

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!!

Some new sheisse to shove in ya membranes!

So, as life goes and things do whatever they do, some things change. Some of those changes are good, and some are bad. In this case, the change is excellent. I, Kadyelle, have joined the team of one to create a team of two, bringing you the real shit in cyber-interwebbing blog form. Coming up very soon is my interview with the lovely young Blunt from Aftershock (formerly known as Dyvers), typing words about their new release LP "So This Is Vandalism?". Hot on the heels of that interview is a little piece I've written about the horrendously awesome Optamus album launch at the Rosemount Hotel this past Saturday. So keep an eye to the screen and an ear to the scene, and if you encounter anything I should know about, if you want an album review, an event piece or review, get at me. Kadyelle@live.com.au, or you can find me on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/kadyelle.

Recently, like nearly 3 weeks ago, I kicked off my little WA album launch tour, headlining a show "Like Minded Artists" at the Velvet Lounge. Supporting me was Arms in Motion, DJ Silence, Delirious, Soma, Thorts and Cartoon Hell. Now, for those of you who don't know what's up, this show was put on by two of the most respected hip hop collectives in the state, The Community & Flow Lab. Diger Rokwell looked after the event and it served as a warm and intimate prelude to kicking off the Optamus album launch tour, which started for us (myself and Thorts) last Saturday night at the Rosemount. In case you haven't heard, my album is called "Earthworthy" and is out now, and available to purchase from me, and at our shows. Thorts has also recently released a free to download EP "Louder ACTIONS are NEEDED". All info on both of these releases are available down the page.

So, welcome to me (thanks!), hope to be entertaining you with some writtens for some time to come. Don't forget to get at me if you need some words. PEAS!

-Kadyelle.

Kadyelle - Earthworthy

Hey all, just got some info about a local artist Kadyelle. She has just released her LP "Earthworthy" and is promoting it by supporting Optamus from Downsyde.

"Earthworthy" - features Thorts, Esvee, Class A, JP, Morgan Macmanus, Nikkita, Lady Lash, G-Force & Butler Yeats. Production by Proph1, Xcise & Crytearia.

Her husband Thorts also has a free EP that I recommend downloading featuring Kadyelle titled Louder Actions Are Needed.

Thorts - Louder Actions Are Needed (Featuring Kadyelle)

The LP is available for purchase from her Myspace. Also check out Kadyelle on Facebook.