Mr Grevis Interview

Hey all, check out this interview I have with Mr Grevis. For those who haven't heard of him he is an upcoming Perth MC that has come out with some impressive tracks so far. He is working on a FREE release for you all soon titled 'The Sampler'.

Mr Grevis Interview

So where do you get the name Mr Grevis from?
Funny u should ask... I'm in the works of making a 2 minute youtube vid explaining this! haha its not a name! its an expression i made up, the video will explain it better

You are working on an album, what is it called?
I'm working on 2 albums one of which is fully recorded and in the cuts/mixing/mastering stage now i decided to release a 10 track free album first then a full length later.

When can we expect to hear it?
The short album hopefully by april but defiantly may 25th at the very latest. The second album i already have 6 tracks written for and 3 new beats so hopefully december for that one... i have saved my good tracks for that album so hopefully people like the first album cos then they should defiantly dig the second one!

Who is involved in production for the album?
The short album, dazastah, rob shaker and paulie p. Similar for the second album but i have old beats from trials that I've written too and 3 brand new trials beats that I've half written tracks too! There probably 5 of my favourite songs I've done, and i don't say that all that often about my own music cos I'm mega self critical!

Who are you main influences when it comes to Hip Hop?
I would have to say naughty by nature cos its the first tape i ever bought and i knew something changed when i bought that tape! Still love that album! Fucken love guilty simpson he sounds so basic cos his flow just rolls but he is really intricate at the same time spits multis and u hardly notice cos he just rolls on the beat. Brother ali, eminem. As far as ozzy hip hop goes hilltops, drapht, horrowshow funk oars vents downside and i reckon pez is a fucken sick emcee too.... Not really a massive fan of staunch hip hop about shanking ppl etc, i been in alot of strife with the law over my life but i don't wanna put out a negative image and try come across like i think I'm a tough guy! I like to spit about life, relevant issues and send a positive message and make music that i myself would actually wanna hear!

What do you think of the scene in Perth?
Perth scene is fucken sick, mostly not alot of beef and everyone helps each other out etc i think we got a really good community of people that all stick together and unite in times of crisis and need.

Who are some locals we should watch out for?
I think bitter has had that underground crown locked down for quite some time now... very hardworking emcee! it shows in his tunes. My favourite emcee would be complete, dude is crazy talented if only he would just stop rapping about raping small children haha. Soma is fucken dope its like having a sick UK rapper right here in perth! Dsc boys go hard too.... There is a few young emcees and crews who I'm not massively feeling but out of the young guns i would have to say i really like what I'm hearing from Dista theres still a bit of room for improvement but that said i already dig his music and i like the direction he is going with it!

Do you have any shows coming up?
Yes i do... its bitter b's mix tape launch/birthday party at rose mount on may 25th! Headlined by seth sentry. Me and porsah laine are on the support! I will be giving away free copy of my album on the night to anyone who wants one!
Thanks for ur time and props on what u guys are doing on this page! Grevis

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Slackjaw - Fremantles Finest (Remix EP)

Hey all, check out this remix EP featuring tracks from Slackjaw's recent album 'Fremantles Finest'. It features production from Rob Shaker, Hyderabad Ghost, Shroomz, Atari, Mike Virtue, Paulie P, Lowdown and Diger Rokwell.

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Porsah Laine - Bling Bling (Featuring Paulie P, Chekid, Hunter and Layla)

Check out this track off Porsah Laine's album Feel This called "Bling Bling". It features Paulie P, Chekid, Layla and of course the late Hunter. Dope track and many thanks to Chekid for the up.

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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.

Paulie P and Rocksteady - How Long Will It Take (Live from The Rosemount)

Hey all, check out this video from Paulie P and Rocksteady taken from The Rosemount at the Del gig. I can't wait to see what these guys have in store for us.

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Creed Birch & Rob Shaker - Alive Again (Creed Birch Interview)

Hey all, for those that haven't heard Creed Birch & Rob Shaker are releasing their album "Alive Again". I have had the opportunity to conduct a short interview with Creed Birch.

Creed Birch Interview

Can you tell me about the collaborative process with Rob Shaker?
Shaker has been one of my biggest influences and mentors in producing.We both share the same passion for the music , so collaborating with him felt like everything fell into place with ease.
Hes been a familiar face on the perth scene for many years now and has taught me alot of great things.
The album is a collaborative effort with me as an mc/producer and Shaker as a D.j. It was recorded at his house and also chekid mcs. Rob did the mixing and mastering and put alot of effort into the album ,for that i am incredibly grateful.
He is a very talented man and a great friend.

What makes a good MC to you?
Tone, flow, content, inteligence, variety, HONESTY.
Above all, be true to yourself, and if you cant put your heart in it, take yourself out of it.

Who or what influences your music the most?
I listen to alot of different kinds of music which really opens my eyes to try new things, from Royce da 5'9 to Florence and the Machine, from Karnivool to Sharon jones. My favourite Australian mcs at the moment would have to be Drapht, Solo mc (Horrorshow) and ofcourse Bitter Belief, my favourite American mcs at the moment are J Cole, Blu, Black Thought, Slaughterhouse and Pharoahe Monch just to name a few. Collectivly Rob Shaker, Dazastah, Adit, M-phazes, Suffa and Trials have influenced me a great deal on the producing side of things.As for the writing process , Bitter Belief has mentored and taken me under his wing since i was 17 , he has helped me do alot of great things and is one of my closest friends. Trying new things in music is one of my favourite parts of the experience. Ive been influenced a great deal by John Barrett who is a good friend and an amazing musician, who has taught me alot about music in general. We will be doing an album together this year sometime . My friends and family are mostly what my writing is based around as they have shared so many good and not so good moments and experiences with me throughout my life.

When is your album coming out?
The album is waiting to be picked up now, probably this Friday.

Who have you worked with for the album?
The album was originally going to be a mixtape to collaborate with alot of mcs that i consider some of perths best 
but after the recording process began Shaker and I decided to make it an album because of the quality of the music made.
Most of the production is by me besides a beat each from Rob Shaker, Taku, Paulie p and Cortext.
The album features Bitter Belief, Down South Crew, Soma, Paulie P, Chekid mc, Tal and Feuds, Sam Roberts and the amazing Sarah Pellicano from the band Pins and Ladles.

Do you have any shows coming up? 
Ive got a set at the easter launch gig at The Rosemount on the 24th of April along side some of Perths best mcs such as 
Optamus, Dazastah and Layla, Bitter Belief, The Stoops, Chekid and Cortext, Paulie p and Soma just to name a few.
as for the album launch il have to wait for shaker to return from touring with the one and only DRAPHT on his life of riley tour around Australia!!

What's your legacy? What do you want to be remembered by? 
My passion and dedication for music. I want to be heard.

Check out these tracks from the album:

Creed Birch & Rob Shaker - Losing You

Creed Birch & Rob Shaker - Shaker Intro

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Defyre, Paulie P, Bitter Belief, Cortext, Adam Crook and Leonidis with Dazastah on the cut

Hey all, got a video from Launch. Check it out below.

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Thanatical Thursdays @ Harry's Bar

Hey all, Thanatical Thursdays is starting at Harry's Bar on the 10th of March. Make sure you add it to your calendar. It is a HUGE lineup so make sure you get down there and support some very dope local hip hop.

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I will be posting more information on this event as I get it so stay tuned!