Hey all, Perth Underground at the website level will cease to be updated with news from Perth Hip Hop. If you would like to keep up with the general local scene I suggest you subscribe to our frequently updated Facebook page.
I will continue to update this site with Perth Underground related news. Perth Underground will be shifting focus to music production and distribution (sort of like a record label).
This is not the end of Perth Underground at all so don't worry, the previous content will still be available and I will continue to post music and information for Perth Underground Artists.
Cheers, #Loftee
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Album Credits - Part 2 - Mobb Deep - The Infamous...
Hey all, so a few days back I did a small analysis of the credits in MMLP and now I am back with part 2. This time around I will be covering Mobb Deep's classic The Infamous... (again chosen at random out of my collection).
Mobb Deep - The Infamous...
The credits in this album are laid out as follows (I am going to just list them properly as I can't be bothered thinking of random names again).
Eye For A Eye (Your Beef Is Mines) 4:54
(A. Johnson/K. Muchita/N. Jones/ C. Woods)
produced by Mobb Deep
Featuring Nas and Raekwon The Chef
recorded by Tim Latham at Platinum Island Studios, NYC
mixed by Mobb Deep and Tony Smalios at Unique Recording Studios, NYC
Careers-BMG Music Publishing Inc./Albert Johnson/Ramecca
Music, administered by Careers-BMG Music Publishing Inc.
(BMI)/BMG Songs, Inc./Juvenile Hell Publishing, administered
by BMG Songs, Inc./Zomba Music Publishing (ASCAP)
Again this is the way it is unless one of the roles is different or not required. It seems that they weren't as anal retentive as me when it comes to capital letters but the font they used is all caps anyway (capital letters are just larger than the smaller ones). The credits in this album get the point across and don't seem too fussed about grammar. So it seems I am incorrect once again :D. I am getting the idea that it doesn't matter so much as long as the credits are consistent with the rest of the album.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Album Credits: Part 1
Hey all, for some of you that may have seen there was a bit of a discussion on album credits and roles of beat makers, song writers, session musicians and producers. Instead of beating a dead horse and debating a topic where everybody is correct I thought I would pick out 5 albums at random from my collection and have a look at how they have set out their album credits. It was my opinion that the beat maker does not always necessarily have to be credited as a producer but others may not agree with me.
Instead of doing all 5 albums at once (which I stated yesterday) I will do one at a time due to having to do actual work at my job (I know right?!).
Song Name
(D.A Rapper, A beatjacker, S Equencer) - writers
Produced by: A Producer
Mixed by: T.A Engineer
Recording and Mix Engineer: M Assistant
Bass: U Bassplayer
Guitar: M Strummer
Keyboards: I.M Creative
Assistant Engineer: D.A Biatch
Published by: Music Label
All songs are laid out like this unless one of the roles is not filled.
In the MMLP my idea of how an album should be credited is wrong (although I don't know exactly how this album was recorded and produced so I could be right). In this case the rapper, and beat-makers are listed as song writers and producers and the extras such as mixing and recording engineers, session musicians, assistants and publishers are also credited. The mastering engineer does not make an appearance here as in most cases the mastering for an entire album is done by one person (or one team).
I will continue tomorrow (hopefully) with another random album and hopefully anybody involved can gain some knowledge and release some more professional looking albums.
** Note, they used Produced by in the credits... GRRR
Instead of doing all 5 albums at once (which I stated yesterday) I will do one at a time due to having to do actual work at my job (I know right?!).
EMINEM - MMLP
First off, I was wrapped that this came out and I am surprised that it came out first. Dr Dre has been a massive inspiration to anything music related I have ever done and is still one of my overall favourites.
The credits in this booklet are laid out professionally in the below format.
(D.A Rapper, A beatjacker, S Equencer) - writers
Produced by: A Producer
Mixed by: T.A Engineer
Recording and Mix Engineer: M Assistant
Bass: U Bassplayer
Guitar: M Strummer
Keyboards: I.M Creative
Assistant Engineer: D.A Biatch
Published by: Music Label
All songs are laid out like this unless one of the roles is not filled.
In the MMLP my idea of how an album should be credited is wrong (although I don't know exactly how this album was recorded and produced so I could be right). In this case the rapper, and beat-makers are listed as song writers and producers and the extras such as mixing and recording engineers, session musicians, assistants and publishers are also credited. The mastering engineer does not make an appearance here as in most cases the mastering for an entire album is done by one person (or one team).
I will continue tomorrow (hopefully) with another random album and hopefully anybody involved can gain some knowledge and release some more professional looking albums.
** Note, they used Produced by in the credits... GRRR
Friday, June 29, 2012
Dry July 2012 - Loftee Beats
Hey all, I am doing Dry July this year so if you can please donate some money to a good cause. I am raising money for The Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, WA.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Tera AKA Big Wil - Interview
Wat up? I got the chance to get a quick interview with Perth Hip Hop up-comer Tera AKA Big Wil. Although there is plenty of extremely talented people in the indigenous hip hop scene here at Perth Underground we believe that Tera should be nominated for a Deadly Award.
When did you first get into making hip hop music?
I can honestly say that i have only started getting into" making" hiphop music in the past 3-4 years.It was almost like a calling or a progression into something i feel i was meant to do because hiphop has been a big part of my life growing up and not just the musical side of hiphop im talking break dancing/graffitti and rhyming so a couple of years back when I saw that abmusic had a hiphop programme running as part of there studies i enrolled and after writng poetry and just straight rhymes for many years combined with a love for hiphop/rap music from the time i was about 10 years old i decided to give it a go and start to learn about all aspects of not only hiphop/rap music but all music. THen while at abmusic my cousin seeko mc and jamahl ryder and my self formed a little rap crew called OBSTRUKT and i also met fellow indigenous rapper BRYTE MC and he actually gave us the very first beat i ever rapped over and recorded to so big ups to bryte!. I also met BLACK POET while studying at abmusic and he introduced me to Andrew Wright from GOLD DUST STUDIOS and i started recording and co producing beats there. I still know very little about producing and mixing and mastering and all that good stuff but it's something i want to pursue further but for now i like just writing and getting in the studio and doing my thing and leaving the rest up to the engineers and producer although i love being apart of it especially the beat production side of things i love that.....
Who or what are your influences when it comes to music?
Some of the who's and what's that influence me when it comes to music are my children,family ,friends and even people that i don't really get along with influence me!i would have to say me i influence my music and i suppose life in general you know the ups and downs we face on our journey and the good times and bad times and even other peoples struggles and stories are very influencial to me and my music.Also there are way to many musicians to name who musically influence me but really just those artists who use there music to help others and bring positive messages and try to encourage change to our world.
What do you think of the Perth hip hop scene?
Well i havn't been in the scene for to long but from what i have seen everyone is pretty close and supports each other and i suppose that's all you could ask for.I am greatfull to the perth hiphop scene for the oppurtunities that have been offered to me as an indigenous artist.from the chance to perform and just general support from other mc's and producers and promoters.One thing i can say is that perth is full of talented hiphop artists/mc's and producers .The quality of what is coming out of perth is unbelievable and the wider australian hiphop scene should keep an eye and ear out for whats coming out of perth...
Who are your favourite hip hop artists?
Some of my favourite indigenous and oz hiphop artists are last kinnection , wire mc ,brotha black,hill top hoods, briggs , sky high,draft,daz and layla, and one of my all time favourite perth hiphop artists/crew are clandestine( i was lucky enough to help open up a show for them) also..bryte mc,FLUENT(my little cuzzin who is up and coming and tearing up every stage and every mic he spits on)..also funkoars,mr grevis...impossible odds and many many more...some of my all time favourites outside of oz would have to be the usuall suspcts being 2pac.biggie.ice cube.snoop,public enemy,run dmc,beastie boys,wutang big l,big pun and so son ...too many to name but you get the picture!
What are your thoughts on the aboriginal hip hop scene?
Well the aboriginal/indigenous hiphop scene continues to amaze me at the amount of talent that is in our country/communities its just madness there are so many talented artists all doing there thing and getting positive messages out there and really using there music to help our people and shed light on our struggle.it makes me proud to be an indigenous mc when i look at what is going on amongst our people knowing that we all love doing what we do but we are all still into our culture and are all trying to make positive change with our music while showing the rest of the country our culture,stories and dances. I know i love being involved with able to perform at survival day concerts and naidoc events and rally's and any event to do with our people its just awsome and even when im not performing i am always in the crowd with my kids to show my support and ive noticed that aboriginal hiphop is coming strong out of our capital cities aswell as from desert regions and remote communities aswell which is 2 deadly!
Have you been involved in the Deadly Awards before?
No i have never been involved in the Deadly awards so this would be the first time being nominated So a big thank you to you perth underground for the nomination and 2 everybody else that has nominated me thank you to. I have watched and followed previous deadly's and always thought it would be deadly to be apart of just seeing all my people being aknowledged for their hard work and deadly achievements it's very inspiring to me and no doubt to the rest of my people.iI hope i can be succesfull with the nominations and make it thru to the voting round then i wil be hitting everyone i know to vote for me. I am being nomnated in the category of most promising new talent to music so hopefully all goes well . Ihave no doubt there are alot of talented musicians nominated and it is going to be hard to crack into a final spot of nominees but you gota be in it to win it so lets do this!
Are you working on any projects at the moment?
Yeh definately working on a few projects at the moment currntly i am workin on finishing up my first solo e.p which should be ready by the end of this year.It features some of w.a 's most talented indigenous artists aswell as the art work on the cover being done by graphic novelist and cousin of mine the one and only brenton mckenna the main man behind the graphic novel UBBY'S UNDERDOGS. another such project is a film clip for one of my songs BETTA DAYZ which is being played thru out australia at the moment on just about every indigenous radio station aswell as being picked up by triple j and being aired on there unearthed digital station aswell.The people helping me with filming and production and planning of the film clip actually are documentary film makers and they have picked up another one of my songs titled BEEF WITH ME and they are using it in a documentary about wild will tomlinson australias own IBO super feather weight WORLD CHAMPION and his time at his training camp in perth and his time leading up to his world title bout which he obviously won so it is pretty cool that documentary film maker simon holland and shadow empire entertainment not only are using one of my songs but are now doing my film clip for BETTA DAYS aswell.i am also constantly guiding, mentoring and managing my little cousin FLUENT who is one of the most talented young indigenous mc's to come out of perth and everyone should be keeping an ear and eye out for this young man. I also recently laid some vocals on a track for dardy azz productions which is run by azriel bartlett the youngest of the mighty bartlett brothers (indigenous band) and the hook was layed down by jason bartlett(bartlett brothers band member) a former australian idol hopeful.last of all i am currently workin on something different which is a collaboration of musicians that all attended scarborough high school and some of us where even in the same classes but we all represent different genres of music so that should be pretty interesting. i have also recently been contacted by worldwidetrackpros.com and they are asking if i need new beats and they let me know they are currently working on some trax for def jam so that sounds promising to.There is lots more planned so keep an ear and eye out for ya boy TERA aka BIG WIL.
Where can we hear some of your music?
If you tune into triple j unearthed's digital radio station you can hear betta dayz being played also noongah radio 100.9 fm plays betta dayz and also the indij hip show broadcast nationaly out of redfern is playing betta dayz and another track of mine and fluents called old skool new. when the documentary from shadow empire is released make sure you go buy a copy and listen out for my song beef with me.other wise you can get on to my triple j unearthed page http://www.triplejunearthed.com/Artists/View.aspx?artistid=51107 and listen to a couple of trax aswell as facebook on my artist page or reverbnation i have 3-4 songs posted on there https://www.reverbnation.com/teraakabigwil# but keep an eye and ear out for my e.p and the betta dayz film clip which will be released properly towards the end of year..
When did you first get into making hip hop music?
I can honestly say that i have only started getting into" making" hiphop music in the past 3-4 years.It was almost like a calling or a progression into something i feel i was meant to do because hiphop has been a big part of my life growing up and not just the musical side of hiphop im talking break dancing/graffitti and rhyming so a couple of years back when I saw that abmusic had a hiphop programme running as part of there studies i enrolled and after writng poetry and just straight rhymes for many years combined with a love for hiphop/rap music from the time i was about 10 years old i decided to give it a go and start to learn about all aspects of not only hiphop/rap music but all music. THen while at abmusic my cousin seeko mc and jamahl ryder and my self formed a little rap crew called OBSTRUKT and i also met fellow indigenous rapper BRYTE MC and he actually gave us the very first beat i ever rapped over and recorded to so big ups to bryte!. I also met BLACK POET while studying at abmusic and he introduced me to Andrew Wright from GOLD DUST STUDIOS and i started recording and co producing beats there. I still know very little about producing and mixing and mastering and all that good stuff but it's something i want to pursue further but for now i like just writing and getting in the studio and doing my thing and leaving the rest up to the engineers and producer although i love being apart of it especially the beat production side of things i love that.....
Who or what are your influences when it comes to music?
Some of the who's and what's that influence me when it comes to music are my children,family ,friends and even people that i don't really get along with influence me!i would have to say me i influence my music and i suppose life in general you know the ups and downs we face on our journey and the good times and bad times and even other peoples struggles and stories are very influencial to me and my music.Also there are way to many musicians to name who musically influence me but really just those artists who use there music to help others and bring positive messages and try to encourage change to our world.
What do you think of the Perth hip hop scene?
Well i havn't been in the scene for to long but from what i have seen everyone is pretty close and supports each other and i suppose that's all you could ask for.I am greatfull to the perth hiphop scene for the oppurtunities that have been offered to me as an indigenous artist.from the chance to perform and just general support from other mc's and producers and promoters.One thing i can say is that perth is full of talented hiphop artists/mc's and producers .The quality of what is coming out of perth is unbelievable and the wider australian hiphop scene should keep an eye and ear out for whats coming out of perth...
Who are your favourite hip hop artists?
Some of my favourite indigenous and oz hiphop artists are last kinnection , wire mc ,brotha black,hill top hoods, briggs , sky high,draft,daz and layla, and one of my all time favourite perth hiphop artists/crew are clandestine( i was lucky enough to help open up a show for them) also..bryte mc,FLUENT(my little cuzzin who is up and coming and tearing up every stage and every mic he spits on)..also funkoars,mr grevis...impossible odds and many many more...some of my all time favourites outside of oz would have to be the usuall suspcts being 2pac.biggie.ice cube.snoop,public enemy,run dmc,beastie boys,wutang big l,big pun and so son ...too many to name but you get the picture!
What are your thoughts on the aboriginal hip hop scene?
Well the aboriginal/indigenous hiphop scene continues to amaze me at the amount of talent that is in our country/communities its just madness there are so many talented artists all doing there thing and getting positive messages out there and really using there music to help our people and shed light on our struggle.it makes me proud to be an indigenous mc when i look at what is going on amongst our people knowing that we all love doing what we do but we are all still into our culture and are all trying to make positive change with our music while showing the rest of the country our culture,stories and dances. I know i love being involved with able to perform at survival day concerts and naidoc events and rally's and any event to do with our people its just awsome and even when im not performing i am always in the crowd with my kids to show my support and ive noticed that aboriginal hiphop is coming strong out of our capital cities aswell as from desert regions and remote communities aswell which is 2 deadly!
Have you been involved in the Deadly Awards before?
No i have never been involved in the Deadly awards so this would be the first time being nominated So a big thank you to you perth underground for the nomination and 2 everybody else that has nominated me thank you to. I have watched and followed previous deadly's and always thought it would be deadly to be apart of just seeing all my people being aknowledged for their hard work and deadly achievements it's very inspiring to me and no doubt to the rest of my people.iI hope i can be succesfull with the nominations and make it thru to the voting round then i wil be hitting everyone i know to vote for me. I am being nomnated in the category of most promising new talent to music so hopefully all goes well . Ihave no doubt there are alot of talented musicians nominated and it is going to be hard to crack into a final spot of nominees but you gota be in it to win it so lets do this!
Are you working on any projects at the moment?
Yeh definately working on a few projects at the moment currntly i am workin on finishing up my first solo e.p which should be ready by the end of this year.It features some of w.a 's most talented indigenous artists aswell as the art work on the cover being done by graphic novelist and cousin of mine the one and only brenton mckenna the main man behind the graphic novel UBBY'S UNDERDOGS. another such project is a film clip for one of my songs BETTA DAYZ which is being played thru out australia at the moment on just about every indigenous radio station aswell as being picked up by triple j and being aired on there unearthed digital station aswell.The people helping me with filming and production and planning of the film clip actually are documentary film makers and they have picked up another one of my songs titled BEEF WITH ME and they are using it in a documentary about wild will tomlinson australias own IBO super feather weight WORLD CHAMPION and his time at his training camp in perth and his time leading up to his world title bout which he obviously won so it is pretty cool that documentary film maker simon holland and shadow empire entertainment not only are using one of my songs but are now doing my film clip for BETTA DAYS aswell.i am also constantly guiding, mentoring and managing my little cousin FLUENT who is one of the most talented young indigenous mc's to come out of perth and everyone should be keeping an ear and eye out for this young man. I also recently laid some vocals on a track for dardy azz productions which is run by azriel bartlett the youngest of the mighty bartlett brothers (indigenous band) and the hook was layed down by jason bartlett(bartlett brothers band member) a former australian idol hopeful.last of all i am currently workin on something different which is a collaboration of musicians that all attended scarborough high school and some of us where even in the same classes but we all represent different genres of music so that should be pretty interesting. i have also recently been contacted by worldwidetrackpros.com and they are asking if i need new beats and they let me know they are currently working on some trax for def jam so that sounds promising to.There is lots more planned so keep an ear and eye out for ya boy TERA aka BIG WIL.
Where can we hear some of your music?
If you tune into triple j unearthed's digital radio station you can hear betta dayz being played also noongah radio 100.9 fm plays betta dayz and also the indij hip show broadcast nationaly out of redfern is playing betta dayz and another track of mine and fluents called old skool new. when the documentary from shadow empire is released make sure you go buy a copy and listen out for my song beef with me.other wise you can get on to my triple j unearthed page http://www.triplejunearthed.com/Artists/View.aspx?artistid=51107 and listen to a couple of trax aswell as facebook on my artist page or reverbnation i have 3-4 songs posted on there https://www.reverbnation.com/teraakabigwil# but keep an eye and ear out for my e.p and the betta dayz film clip which will be released properly towards the end of year..
Friday, March 30, 2012
Dista - What Im Talking Bout
Hey all, check out this one from Dista called 'What Im Talking Bout'. Pretty decent track.
Check out Dista on Facebook.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Y S - Gonna Have To Leave (Video)
Hey all, check out this one from Y S. He has just moved over to Perth so check this out.
Check out Y S on Facebook.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Big Prodege & Big Willie - Big Things (Produced by Don-is)
Hey all, check out this new one from Big Willie. He has been doing some pretty big things overseas and is returning home to Perth soon.
Check out Big Willie on Facebook.
Monday, March 19, 2012
SniperShot - Cold
Hey all, check out this new video from SniperShot. It is off his mixtape 'Tha Mixtape Vol. II'.
Check out SniperShot on Facebook.
Omac - Defeat The World (Featuring Soma & The Apprentice)
Hey all, check out this new one from Omac featuring Soma & The Apprentice.
Check out Omac on Facebook.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Mr Grevis OZHIPHOP.COM interview
Hey all, Mr Grevis caught up with ozhiphop.com (biggest oz hip hop forum around) for a short interview. Check it out.
Check out Mr Grevis on Facebook.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Dismay - Life Goes On (MUST LISTEN)
Hey all, make sure you listen to this one from Dismay. His partner and him suffered the tragic loss of their unborn son and this track is dedicated to him. Dismay has always supported the Perth Hip Hop scene and helped out anybody that he can.
Check out Dismay on Facebook.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
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'.
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
Check out Mr Grevis on Facebook.
Mr Grevis Interview
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
Check out Mr Grevis on Facebook.
Friday, March 9, 2012
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.
Check out Slackjaw on Facebook.
Adam Crook Interview
Hey all, check out this quick interview I got to do with Adam Crook. He recently released his debut album 'One Of A Kind'. I seriously recommend checking it out.
Online Digital - http://adamcrookmusic.bandcamp.com
Hard Copy - http://adamcrookmusic.bigcartel.com
Adam Crook Interview
How long have you been working on your debut release 'One Of A Kind'?
Way too long!! I started putting the album together with the right idea in mind about 18 months ago.. But I first recorded way way back in '97. I didn't really get serious till about 'o3 when I met Shaker through 2 best mates, ones on the album, AMC..
What was the concept behind the album?
Something for everyone is what I aimed for. A real range of topics, themes n ideas, a journey of sorts.. Some of the tracks are five or so years old, but myself, Shaker n my boy Jed, who took charge of the track list order, agreed they still fit. Most are newish... Haha!!
It was pain staking picking the tracks. Cuttin down from forty or so songs, to an albums worth. But I hope everyone finds somethin on there they wana bump to..
It was pain staking picking the tracks. Cuttin down from forty or so songs, to an albums worth. But I hope everyone finds somethin on there they wana bump to..
Who was involved in the production on the album?
Rob Shaker, Rob Shaker & Rob Shaker.. Production on most of it, all the recording mixing mastering as well.. AMC gota a beat on there aswell
What drew you to Hip Hop?
Basketball.. Seriously, I played ball from four or five and all the NBA VHS tapes I'd get had this music I really liked n would bounce around to.. My mum ran a video store that also had CD's, so I'd find out the artist, ask mum to order the CD, then take it home n burn my favourite tracks to cassette!! Old school.. Ha. But ball n hip hop went hand in hand from then n will do so forever..
Who are some of your favourite Hip Hop artists?
Always a tough question, my mates n I used to sit around, drink, play eats and debate top five favourites.. Constantly!!! But a couple of my all time would be Big Pun, Jay, Wu, , Em, Pac, Biggie, Pharoah, R A The Rugged Man, The Roots, Outkast. Also gota love home grown Draphto, Rae, Downsyde, Hill Tops, BnE.. Dude, the list goes on and on..
What do you think about the Perth Hip Hop scene?
It's in a bigger and better place than ever now, it's awesome. I disappeared for a few years cause too many dudes had beef with eachother, always started ish, cats bombed all the venues to a point there was no where to play.. And I just wanted to play and listen to music man!!
Now venues are open to it and the scene has some what cleaned up..
There's so many cats givin their all now a days, it makes people step up their game. It's dope. There are a few people still sold on the tough guy image, when it's not needed, but it is what it is. I'm the vegetarian emcee... NO BEEF!!! haha.. But all in all there's a shit load of talent in this small city, I'm proud to be a part if it..
Now venues are open to it and the scene has some what cleaned up..
There's so many cats givin their all now a days, it makes people step up their game. It's dope. There are a few people still sold on the tough guy image, when it's not needed, but it is what it is. I'm the vegetarian emcee... NO BEEF!!! haha.. But all in all there's a shit load of talent in this small city, I'm proud to be a part if it..
Who are some locals that you think we should look out for?
Alot a dudes doin great things with their tunes.. But some I gota say, Phat Flo, Rae - Speek Easy, Bitter Belief (as if ya didn't know), AMC, Defyre, Creed Birch, Soma, LSD n his lovely lady, Paulie P, Slackjaw.. Once again man, the list goes on..
Thumbs up to all doin their thing, always remember, it takes balls to stand our side of the mic, it's easy for others to talk this n that.. Just do you and let the rest fall by the wayside..
Thumbs up to all doin their thing, always remember, it takes balls to stand our side of the mic, it's easy for others to talk this n that.. Just do you and let the rest fall by the wayside..
Where is the album available?
You can download the digital copy from my bandcamp site for $10 bucks right now!!
In a couple weeks the hardcopies will be available on my or Shakers Big Cartel sites, plus directly from me for $15.
In a couple weeks the hardcopies will be available on my or Shakers Big Cartel sites, plus directly from me for $15.
Online Digital - http://adamcrookmusic.bandcamp.com
Hard Copy - http://adamcrookmusic.bigcartel.com
Do you have any shows coming up?
Performing at The Easter Launch with a bunch of local lads putting it down for Perth.. Gona be a dope event, last years was sick and I can only assume the Launch boys are gona make it bigger and better this time.. Can't wait!!
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Phat Flo - Get Where I Wanna Be
Hey all, check out this new joint from Phat Flo. One of the best rappers from our state.
More from Phat Flo soon.
Trooth on RTR FM (Video)
Hey all, check out this new video from Trooth. It is from when he was on RTR FM.
Check out Trooth Music.
Adam Crook - One Of A Kind
Hey all, check out Adam Crook's new album 'One Of A Kind'. This has been a long time coming so enjoy.
Check out Adam Crook on Facebook.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Trooth Live On Boostwell Boombox (Denver, CO USA Radio Show)
Hey all, check out this interview with Trooth on a Denver, Colorado radio show. Pretty dope.
Check out Trooth on Facebook.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Morbid Minds Collective
Hey all, got some new tracks from a few cats out in Perth somewhere. Check them out, apparently they are pretty young and the tracks are solid.
I'll post up a Facebook link when I can find one.
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