INKSWEL & dL - BOOGIE BASH VOL 1 MIX

Special mix of US Boogie and Nigerian Boogie tracks from the 80s and beyond. Heavy drum machines from deep new york meets soulful synths in Afrika. All edits by Inkswel and dL. Big thanks to Boogie Bash Crew, KC the Funkaholic,Wax Museum Records, Ocky, Benny Badge and Waxwell Records!

SOUND OF DETROIT: GUILTY SIMPSON & PHAT KAT TOUR

We are proud to presenting the SOUND OF DETROIT tour featuring Guilty Simpson and Phat Kat in association with Blunted.

They will be in the country late january hitting the following spots:

Friday 21st in Melbourne @ Hi-Fi Bar
Saturday 22nd in Sydney @ Tone
Sunday 23rd in Brisbane @ X&Y Bar
Tuesday 25th in Adelaide @ Rocket Bar

We are also extra excited that our homie AOI who's EP we'll be dropping early next on our label will be previewing the 12" at both the Melbourne and Adelaide shows plus Aux-One in the mix in Melb as well!

Tickets will be available shortly in both Melbourne and Adelaide stores for the respective shows.

Lastly we'll also be announcing an in store signing closer to the date!

KON - LOVEQUAKE & HEARTBREAK MIX

New mix from our homie Kon out of Boston. Enjoy!

"ALL VINYL, 2 TURNTABLES, 1 TAKE. SLOW JAMS TO MEND AND MELT YOUR HEART."

WAX MUSEUM JAM DECEMBER

Last one fo the year and we're going out with a BANG!

'TO HAVE AND TO HOLD' VINYL MUSICMENTARY

To Have & To Hold is a 'musicmentory' to celebrate the age of vinyl records. It features interviews with ?uestlove, Bobbito, Chuck D and many more. It looks pretty cool, no word on a release date just yet but should be a good companion to A Tribe Called Quest film which is almost complete as well!

LOVE CHILD (TAKU & ROUGHSOUL) - SYNTH YOU'VE BEEN GONE

Brand new beat from collaboration from Perth's TAKU & Roughsoul aka Love Child. Synth You've Been Gone is a synth heavy (go figure!) future soul beat tape which demonstrates the talent of the local duo. Make sure you check it out!

RENDER #4 FEAT M-PHAZES & WOOSHIE

WEDNESDAY 1^st DECEMBER
RENDER #4
M-PHAZES
WOOSHIE
Melbourne's underground beatmaker gathering RENDER meets for the last time in 2010 with special guests M-Phazes and Wooshie. This is your last chance to submit beats for this year's listening lounge sessions; which could earn you a place on the one and only RENDER 20 compilation that drops early in 2011. Doors open at 8pm and the beats roll out til around midnight.

RENDER is the place where Melbourne-based electronic beat-makers meet to share their hottest new tracks, talk about production and make new friends. Entry is free and anyone can come along to enjoy some of the the freshest new music coming out of local labs, covering just about every style imaginable. Picking up steam as the night has evolved over the year, Render has been responsible for bringing the local producers
to the fore like Galapagoose, Able & Ben Houghton to name but a few. For further info check out www.renderbeats.com

Doors 8pm / Free Entry

M-PHAZES
www.myspace.com/mphazes

WOOSHIE
www.myspace.com/wooshiebeats

PERCEE P IN STORE SIGNING @ WAX MUSEUM (MELB)

We've got The Legendary Lyricist aka The Rhyme Inspector PERCEE P coming down to sign some shit and hang out. Maybe even a quick couple of bars if you're lucky!

It all goes down 4:30pm this saturday. So don't miss one of the greatest MC's of all time as these events don't happen everyday!

Following this Percee will be performing a FREE show at the Espy.

CELPH TITLED & BUCKWILD - MAD AMMO

MATA N MUST - LOW LIFE'S GOSPEL

MATA N MUST have a new 12" EP 'Low Life's Gospel' out in November.

LOW LIFE'S GOSPEL 12"

SIDE A

1. Universal Cryout Ft. Jornick
2. Low Life's Gospel
3. Equilibrium Ft. Jornick

SIDE B

1. The Acrostic
2. Universal Cryout (Instrumental)
3. Low Life's Gospel (Instrumental)

The track 'Universal Cryout' features world travelled Rasta/Dub vocalist Jornick Joe Lick from French Guyana, as well as local lynchpin Dj Wasabi.


Universal Cryout feat. Jornick by matamust

Here's

PERIL & OBE - A TRIBUTE TO JAM MASTER JAY

ALCHEMIST & OH NO = GANGRENE

MED - BANG YA HEAD 3 MIXTAPE

West coast MC Medaphoar (MED), with a reputation for collaborating with some music luminaries such as Just Blaze, Oh No, and the amazing J.Dilla, produced his newest mixtape with an impressive line-up of talented performers, producers, MC, and musicians. From Oxnard fam, Madlib and Declaime to LMNO and Georgia Anne Muldrow, DJ Babu, Pok, Soul Professa, J Rocc, the list goes on and on. Mixed by DJ Romes with a special outro live on drums by Daru Jones, after one listen, you’ll know, it’s definitely something to Bang Ya Head to.

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Tracklist:

1) Intro -prod by JRocc

2) Advice – LMD prod by Madlib

3)Misunderstood -MED prod by Madlib

4) Candlelight -MED feat/prod by Georgia Anne Muldrow

4) 50,000 Watts -MED prod by Soul Professa

5) Salute – J Rocc/MED feat WildChild & Baby Boogalu

6) Fall Back – Fred feat Med/Pok prod by FRED

7) R.E.M -Epsilon Project Feat MED prod by Oddisee

8 ) West Iz Back -MED prod by Khalil

9) Saga Cont. -Babu feat MED prod by Babu

10) O.U.T -Matt feat MED prod by Matt

11) Listen -Descry feat MED prod by Descry

12) Outro Prod by JRocc feat Daru Jones on the drums

Mixed By Dj Romes, Artwork by Plann B

TA-KU - TRIBUTE: DILLA

Perth beat maker Ta-Ku drops a beat tape of Dilla inspired productions. Part 1 of the Tribute series. Have a listen below!

RICK WADE AUSTRALIAN TOUR MIX & INTERVIEW *EXCLUSIVE*

RICK WADE was kind enough to make an exclusive mix for us at Wax Museum Records to share with you! He will be touring the country mid november so make sure you get out and catch him live. Also check the interview by Ms Phillippa Finkmeyer below!!

TOUR DATES:

Fri 12th @ Cuckoo Bar (Adelaide)

Sat 13th @ Croft Institute (Melbourne)

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RICK WADE Interview
by Phillippa Finkemeyer

You have had a huge influence on the ‘Detroit’ and ‘Deep House’ sound, and you’ve been influence by it in return, what do you think separates you from other Detroit and Chicago artists?

I guess the one thing that comes to mind is I’m probably a bit more laid back than most other artists. I just enjoy listening to and making music. Don’t get me wrong. I have my opinion on certain things, but at the end of the day, I just want to have a good time with good people and good music.

For me personally, you were one of the first to really bring a hip hop aesthetic to house production - in terms of the loop-based, gritty sounding beats, but applied to deep house – alongside greats like Kenny Dope, Theo, Andres, Carl Craig. What is your position on sampling versus playing instruments, synths, and so on?

I don’t see anything wrong with sampling. I know I’ve been exposed to a lot of hot tunes that I would have never known existed if it weren’t for someones sample track. That said nowadays I don’t do as many sample tracks anymore simply because I think I’m better able to express myself or convey a specific thought or feeling by creating more original compositions.

There is a big boom of producers taking centre stage now – you could say partially due to the Internet and affordability of production tools. How do you feel about this new side to dance music?

I think it’s great. Anyone has the ability to be a producer now. I think the more hot tunes being released, all the better. The downside is, anyone has the ability to be a producer now and it does seem like there is a lot of crap coming out which kind of makes it hard to sift through and get to the good stuff.

Your involvement with DJ Godfather sits on a different side of the fence to your deep house productions. Are you still making ghetto tech/booty bass stuff or is the Rick Wade we know kicking on with the deeper vibes? Can we expect to hear more Big Daddy Rick?

Quiet as it’s kept, I’m still creating and releasing booty tracks. They’re just in a digital format as opposed to vinyl. You can check out my classic ghetto-tech and latest booty releases HERE

What are some of your bigger influences musically, outside of the house and modern dance music worlds?

I’m really into all sorts of music. Some that immediately come to mind are Charles Earland, Sven Libaek, Arthur Verocai, Nujabes, Madlib, The KPM library classics...too many to name my friend.

In our eyes vinyl will never die. How do you feel about the move to digital and the sheer number of ex-vinyl junkies now aligning themselves with Serato or CD formats?

Me personally, I'm straight-up vinyl, however, it doesn’t bother me a bit that some of the old school vinyl cats are switching to digital. I mean, I love vinyl, but I don’t lose sleep pondering the fate of the format or anything like that. I honestly think there will always be a place for vinyl with collectors and such, but I’m not sweatin’ it. That’s life. Things change, people change. You carve out a niche for yourself, roll with the flow and adapt or hang up your cape. Look, I’m sure back in the old days, cats that used to make and drive stage coaches were saying the same types of things when automobiles first came on the scene. Everybody from the horse breeder to the buggy whip maker was singing a song of gloom and doom, but that’s the way of the world. Time marches on whether you want it to or not. Just like back then, people will always need transportation, people will always need music. I’ll always be here to give ‘em the deepness.

The twin cities, Chicago and Detroit, are probably the most pivotal places in the history of modern dance music. Do you personally see these two places as one city only separated by a border- or are there vast differences and contrasts between the two?

There are differences in mixing styles and the types of classics a person grew up with, but as far as the people themselves go, a music lover is a music lover, a deep head is a deep head regardless of where they hail from.

BIZ MARKIE 'LIVE AT Q CLUB, NYC (1994)'

Props to the T.R.O.Y blog for this great live set by the one and only BIZ! Lot's of other good shit on there so check it out!

DJ set from Biz in 1994 at Q Club in NYC. Please keep in mind that this is a live recording of Biz spinning records, interacting with the crowd, yelling and basically doing whatever he felt like doing that night.

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EVIDENCE IN STORE SIGNING @ WAX MUSEUM (MELB)

WAX MUSEUM JAM - NOVEMBER EDITION

GRAPLUVA @ DAMU THE FUDGEMUNK'S STUDIO

J.PERIOD - LIVE MIXTAPE (ILLADELPH EDITION) EP

Truelements + Lyrics to Go present the "J.Period Live Mixtape (Illadelph Edition)" EP, a first-of-its-kind J.Period mixtape recorded LIVE onstage at Toronto’s premiere hip hop festival, The Manifesto, Sept. 26, 2010. Starring legendary MC Black Thought (The Roots), the "J.Period Live Mixtape (Illadelph Edition)” EP features a 30-minute barrage of live J.Period remixes with Black Thought ripping rhymes over new and classic hip hop hits, Roots fan favorites, plus a finale segment where Thought pays tribute to his favorite MCs by impersonating them (a la The Roots’ “Boom”).

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LOTEK ALBUM PREVIEW

New 15min preview of LOTEK's new album 'International Rudeboy' dropping very soon on his own label Counterclockwise Records.

NEW HI-HAT CLUB

RIDDIM & RUCKUS @ PLATFORM ONE

Our good friend Lady Banton has a new night starting at the end of the month. Definitely worth checking for some dance floor action! Here is the run down..

For those who love music that makes you want to get down & dirty on the dancefloor whether you stomp, step, skank or slide.

From dubstep to dancehall, reggae to hip hop, ragga jungle to bhangra, cumbia & other world beats, this party is about music that drives you wild on the dancefloor no matter what its called, as long as its ...bass heavy with plenty of Jamaican flavour to it.

Gracing the stage at the first RIDDIM & RUKKUS are:

AFFIKS & A13 - these kings of the massive dubstep party, Heavy Innit will be dropping a special reggae flavoured set just for us!

TROUBLEMAKER W/ BURN-CITY QUEENZ - Troublemaker will be bringing the freshest in reggae, dancehall and hip hop/rnb mashups, along with the ever blazing Burn-City Queenz, the hottest dancehall crew in Melbourne.

DJ BONNITA - has been whipping dancefloors into a frenzy for years. Slipping effortlessly from one style to the next she'll have you under her spell in no time.

JESSE JAHMAL - recently returned from homeland NZ, Jesse Jahmal is both producer and DJ, with killa selection from reggae & hip hop thru to jungle. Hold tight!

WANKLEROTARYENGINE (aka 3re) - part of the epic Croaking Lizard crew, 3re also a producer, loosely dancehall based, 3re stretches across too many sounds to list, but always heavy and always hot. Look out for some killer specials.

Your hosts LADY BANTON & GINGUS KHAN will also be dropping a tasty selection for your earbuds.

Come and get your dirty basement grind on, under the Flinders St Station - Platform One.

EVIDENCE (DILATED PEOPLES) @ THE ESPY

Evidence made his name as a part of the legendary trio Dilated Peoples, alongside Rakaa Iriscience and DJ Babu. Starting with The Platform in 2000, the group released four well received albums that contained several hit singles, including the Kanye West assisted smash "This Way."

In 2007 Evidence released The Weatherman LP, one of the most commercially and critically successful underground rap albums of the year. A solo effort ripe with introspection that ran the gamut from all his haters to the tragic passing of his mother, it was the album his fans were waiting for. With a foundation of sample-based hip-hop classicism (something that remains important to Evidence today), his debut wove together towering bangers like "Mr. Slow Flow" and uplifting cuts like "Chase the Clouds Away."

He then released The Layover EP on Decon Records and The Layover Mixtapewith DJ Skee in 2008—showing marked improvement in his lyrical style—and he's been touring ever since.

EVIDENCE WILL BE COMING IN STORE (Melb & Adel) TO DO A SIGNING - MORE INFO TBA

JEAN GRAE, PHAROAHE MONCH & PERCEE P @ PRINCE OF WALES

Pharoahe Monch debut’s his first shot from new Album 'W.A.R.' featuring debut single “Shine" produced by Diamond D and featuring Mela Machinko. Pharoahe Monch’s W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) album will be released through Pharoahe's new company W.A.R. Media in association with Duck Down Music.

Appearing exclusively with Pharoahe on this tour is fellow rap phenom Jean Grae who will be releasing her new album ‘Cake Or Death’ via Talib Kweli’s Blacksmith record label this winter.

Each artist will perform a full set in what promises to be a once in a lifetime chance to see two of Raps most gifted MC’s on the same stage..

Also appearing on the shows Percee P (Stones Throw) NY and Melbourne's own M-Phazes

RICK WADE AUSTRALIAN TOUR - NOVEMBER 2010

One of Detroit's best kept secrets, Rick Wade has been producing late night tracks and tapping into the essence of deepness since the '90's. Known for their universal appeal and appearing on over 20 different labels worldwide, soulful, timeless grooves
are his signature. Growing up in Buchanan MI, 1 hour outside of Chicago he was influenced by Chicago radio station WBMX and the Salsoul material and local stations that played the likes of Al Green and Isaac Hayes. Rick remembers:

"I've always been into the music first. I loved the way they (WBMX) would blend twosongs together and make it sound like one. I didn't even know what a DJ was back then. I just wanted to blend songs together...When I went to the record store those songs were only available on 12" vinyl, then I needed turntables to play them and then I needed a mixer if I wanted to blend them... At parties I had the records and I had the turntables so I became the DJ almost by default."

BOOGIE BASH @ CROFT INSTITUTE

A night dedicated to 80's Boogie, UK Soul, Disco Rap & B-Boy classics. Boogie Bash is a party held at Paradiso in Amsterdam and run by the Boogie Bash/Kindred Spirits family - KC The Funkaholic and Amsterdam's dopest DJ's. This is the first annual 'Boogie Bash' party in Melbourne and brings this unique concept to the Croft Institute. Bare witness Melbourne's finest spinning vinyl only gems all night long!

GALAPAGOOSE LIVE ON RRR

'THE CITY RISES' is a great show on RRR hosted by RambL and Martin L for all things future beats first thing every saturday morning 12 - 1:30am AEST.


This week they had Melbourne whizkid Galapagoose on the show rocking a 40 minute set of his own productions. We highly recommend you check the podcast out below and keep an eye on Galapagoose!

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INKSWEL SUPPORTING ALOE BLACC

Inkswel is currently doing big tings in Amsterdam. Many of them we are not allowed to talk about yet but let's just say he's going to be one of big Australian exports in the underground music scene in 2011.

He just wrapped up a DJ slot for Aloe Blacc at Paradiso in Amsterdam. Here's a few flicks he sent through!

SOUNDS OF AL-MASHRIQ

The Sounds of VTech / Coleman: Sounds of Al-Mashriq (Middle East Mix)

Brand new mix from Coleman and the Mochilla crew. We'll have this in stock soon but here's the run down!

Sounds of Al-Mashriq: The Land Where the Sun Rises

Mochilla has brought you some beautiful mixes over the past twelve months: Hear the World, Addis to Axum, and the Verocai retrospective, Arranjos e Compisicoes. We value the idea of new old music, treasures that most likely haven’t found their way to your ears yet, and today’s mix is no different.

This past summer, Coleman and myself, along with Jay Electronica and his DJ, TJ the King, Ommar Offendum, and Will Quantic had the chance to go to the Middle East and play. We even made it to Egypt and linked with Kutmah there, but that’s a whole other story… This mix represents some of what we learnt. It’s a group effort, but Coleman made the whole thing seem magically coherent…

This is the liner note from the back of the cd:

The Mashriq (Arabic: مشرق, also transcribed as Mashreq, Mashrek) is the Arabic term referring to a large area in the Middle East that is bounded between the Mediterranean Sea and Iran. It is derived from the Arabic consonantal root sh-r-q (ش ر ق) and essentially means “east” — or more poetically, “place of sunrise.” It is therefore the companion term to Maghreb (مغرب), which simultaneously suggests “west” or “sunset,” and is a reference to the Arabic-speaking countries of North Africa.

Mochilla has had the opportunity to visit Lebanon and Jordan twice within the past year, as well as Egypt most recently. We were invited by our friends Nasser Kalaji and Laith Majali of Immortal Entertainment to play our music in Beirut and Amman, and to experience for ourselves how life is at this incredible cultural crossroads. To say that we have been astonished, amazed, shocked, gratified and humbled is to put things mildly. We have only begun to scratch the deep surface of this world, and yet so many things have been revealed already.

In honor of these visits and our growing cultural exchange, we are presenting a mix of some of the music that we collected, picked up, swapped and bought along the way. Coleman always delivers when it comes to these mixes and this is no different: from Jay-Z samples to the fidjeri vocal music of Bahraini pearl divers, this is a journey worth taking. Enjoy, open your ears and let the beauty and depth of the cradle of civilization wash away your preconceptions… -B+

(photos by Laith Majali)

WAX MUSEUM RECORDS ADELAIDE

Our brand new Adelaide store has been open for a few weeks now. Here is some pics of the place to check out!

MEMBERS ONLY #1 VS BOOGIE BASH @ CUCKOO BAR

ADELAIDE STAND UP!

WAX MUSEUM JAM - SEPTEMBER EDITION

NEW DAM FUNK - HOOD PASS INTACT VIDEO

MELBOURNE CDR & RED BULL MUSIC ACADEMY WORKSHOP

Pull out the couch and crank up the soundsystem for Melbourne's very first CDR session and RBMA workshop with producer, label honcho and DJ...MARTYN. This is the man who – on the dancefloor and in the studio - successfully connects the raw energy of DRUM N BASS the finer points of TECHNO the intensity of DUBSTEP and the soulful roots of HOUSE music.

Rocket science? Well, no. Music science? Definitely. Don't miss this chance to get inside the Martyn method.

Following the workshop with Martyn is CDR.

CDR is the place to hear FUTURE MUSIC - NEW/UNRELEASED tracks burnt direct from the studios of your favourite local and international music makers. All music lovers are welcome but if you make music then bring down YOUR CDR, hand it in between 6:30 and 9:30pm and get ready to hear your cuts alongside the best that the world has to offer.

For more information about CDR go to http://www.cdraustralia.com/

FREE EVENT!!

NEW STRONG ARM STEADY - CHITTLINS & PEPSI VIDEO

WAX MUSEUM JAM FIRST BIRTHDAY FEAT KON

We have the first birthday of our monthly Wax Museum Records Jam coming up on August 28th. To celebrate we have Kon (Kon & Amir) coming out from NYC to headline with a bangin' line up! Plus we are also the official launch party for the AIAIAI TMA-1 DJ Headphones with a few lucky people to win a pair on the night.

On the Jam tip we've got a new separate blog happening now for it where we'll host all of our podcasts, gig info, mailing list and giveaways!

Make sure you add WAXMUSEUMJAM.WORDPRESS.COM to your RSS feeds. It's a work in progress but will be fully going soon. Also if you are on facebook join the new page here!

OBESE RECORDS BLOCK PARTY 2010

TICKETS FOR THE BLOCK PARTY ON SALE NOW IN STORE $30+BF

OBESE RECORDS BLOCK PARTY 2010
October 8th @ Palace Theatre, Melbourne
Strictly 18+ (ID Required)
Doors: 8.30pm

This year Obese Records proudly announces a very special 10th anniversary edition of Block Party. Inviting you back to the place where it all began, this hometown show will landmark a celebration of over 70 releases as well as the labels many successes during its 10 year reign within Australia’s flourishing music industry. In addition to the ARIA Awards, the Gold and Platinum albums, Obese Records has pushed Australian hip hop into the mainstream music conscience.

Wickid Force Breakers are one of Australia's most decorated (3-time Australian champions) and leading breakdance crews. Supported by Ironlak, interactive graffiti will also take place throughout the evening featuring Jase (Beathedz) and others. The evening will be hosted by Slap618 and will be heralded as the biggest Melbourne Block Party to date, dedicated to the fans, artists, media and industry alike.

Performing live: Obese Records 10th Anniversary will feature M-Phazes, Illy, Spit Syndicate, Mantra, Pegz, Bias B, Dialectrix, Tuka & DJ Morgs (Thundamentals), Dialectrix, Gully Platoon, Skryptcha, Chasm & Vida-Sunshyne, Hyjak & Torcha, Reason, Simplex

Featuring supports: Fluent Form, Ciecmate & Newsense, Maundz And a showcase by: The Wickid Force Breakers More information: http://www.obeseblockparty.com

PEOPLES POTENTIAL UNLIMITED + PPU VIDEO PARTY DVD

The label Peoples Potential Unlimited (PPU), based in Washington DC, has quietly been releasing 80s jams for the past couple of years, and is perhaps best known for their work with The Midnight Express Show Band, releasing Danger Zone and the Tri-Fire series of demo cassettes.We currently have an assortment of &'s, 12's and LP's in stock!

PPU have also recently released a great new DVD available in store now! PPU Video Party features rare 1980-1990 dance club and private house party video footage & commercials, compiled by Peoples Potential Unlimited (PPU) and edited by Luke Wyatt. Contains: "Mizz Mean" Live video performance by Saavy "Danger Zone"; video by Robbie M & Midnight Express; rare public access footage of Midnight Express. It's 80:00 minutes long and NTSC - ALL REGION DVD.

Check out the trailer below:

DJ PAYPERCUTTS - THE BEAT MIX VOL 1: 60 MINUTES OF CUTTS

DJ Paypercutts – One half of Too Terrorble Tablists crew, proud Melburn representative and overall stubborn, rap-wax hording drongo has just released 'The Beat Mix Vol 1: 60 Minutes of Cutts'

A unique (and not no piss weak) 45 track instrumental mix CD paying homage to the producers and DJ’s that all jaded, purist oldskool cunts look up to and genre, gender confused toys probably never heard of (No joke!).

A compact disc jam packed full of classic rap beats mixed, scratched, juggled and cutt the fuck up by yours truly. If ya hated Too Terrorble Tablists “70 Minutes of Terrorble’s” fast paced, non stop whirlwind of alcho fueled, audio vandalism.....then you’ll hate this even more!

Available in store now, the rant on the back is worth the purchase let alone all the dope instrumental goodness!

1/6 - INBOX EP

Our homie 1/6 just dropped this great free EP. Get your download on or wait for hard copies availalble soon!

Namibian-Australian emcee 1/6 has released his solo EP Inbox as a free download in the lead up to his debut album Electronic Mail. Recently announced as the recipient of the ‘Hilltop Hoods Initiative’ as a solo artist, the Melbourne based emcee also boasts regular appearances with respected crews Illzilla, Public Opinion Afro Orchestra, The Mega Horns, Polo Club, Black Jesus and Pang Productions. Look out for the Electronic Mail out later this year!

Tracklist:

1. Neophytes - Prod. M-Phazes
2. Time To Write - ft. The Soul Investigators
3. In The First Place - Prod. M-Phazes
4. Mr Misinformation - Prod. Evade
5. Sick To Your Stomach - Prod. Daphiant
6. Paradigm - Prod. 1/6

BILAL ON SOUL SURVIVORS

Bilal's 'Air Tight Revenge' out September.

Get to know him a little better. Another great D-Nice interview!

D-Nice Presents Soul Survivors: Bilal from D-Nice on Vimeo.

FASHAWN - ODE O ILLMATIC

It ain’t hard to tell, the day has finally arrived! XXL and Orisue clothing are proud to present Fashawn’s Ode to Illmatic mixtape for free download.

The disc, hosted by DJ Green Lantern, features the 2010 Freshman paying homage to Nas’s classic 1994 debut LP, Illmatic, by putting his spin on the album’s 10 instrumentals. With only one feature, from Brooklyn lyricist Talib Kweli, the Fresno MC is on a mission to showcase his pen game, and address the critics who compared the 21-year old artist to God’s Son.

“What I wanted to do with this was pay homage to the God, Nas Escobar, one of the greatest MCs of my generation, of our generation, and I want to pay homage to this album,” Fash prefaces on the tape intro, “Genesis.” “I just didn’t wanna bite it and rip it like it’s mine, I wanna pay homage, ’cause Illmatic was one of them kinda albums that really impacted my life in a big way so hopefully this does the same for you.” —XXL Staff

Tracklist
01. The Genesis
02. C.A. State Of Mind
03. Life’s A Bitch feat. Talib Kweli
04. The World Is Yours
05. Halftime
06. Memory Lane (Sittin’ In Da Park)
07. One Love
08. One Time For Your Mind
09. Represent
10. It Aint Hard To Tell
11. Represent Remix prod. by DJ Qvali (Bonus Track)

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LOOTPACK - PACUMENTARY + WILDCHILD - WILD N YOU DOCUMENTARY

This is from an old VHS doco put together about Wildchild of Lootpack but covers all the Lootpack guys as well. A great watch if it's your biz!

"Wild 'n You" - FULL DOC on WILDCHILD of the LOOTPACK from Xylophone Films.

AFRICA HiTECH @ CROFT INSTITUTE

DYL THOMAS

Urban Monk of Polo Club and Intergalactic Spokesmen fame has switched up his solo game and with it his persona. He has been reborn as Dyl Thomas and his first offering is a free collection of beats and past ideas. A talented local Melbourne lad to keep an eye on!

Get it here!

ROC MARCIANO - MARCBERG

Another new joint dropping next week is the album by Roc Marciano 'Marcberg'. Touted by many as the hip-hop album of the year for 2010 so far.

It's entirely self produced by Roc himself. Some may remember him as being a member for a while of Busta Rhymes Flipmode Squad. Think minimal classic production style with some rugged street lyrics similar to Mobb Deep.

We've got the CD and vinyl sampler EP dropping! Check out a great little interview by Unkut.com's Robbie Ettelson here.

KRS-ONE - THE GOSPEL OF HIP-HOP: THE FIRST INSTRUMENT BOOK

Coming this week we've got a few copys of KRS-One's new book '
The Gospel of Hip Hop: The First Instrument' for the hip-hop purists/philosophers out there. It's 800+ pages!

The Gospel of Hip Hop: The First Instrument, the first book from the I Am Hip Hop imprint set for launch in Spring 2009, is the philosophical masterwork of KRS-One. Set in the format of the Christian Bible, this 600-plus-page opus is a life-guide manual for members of Hip Hop Kulture that combines classic philosophy with faith and practical knowledge for a fascinating, in-depth exploration of Hip Hop as a life path. Known as "The Teacha," KRS-One developed his unique outlook as a homeless teen in Brooklyn, New York, engaging his philosophy of self-creation to become one of the most respected emcees in Hip Hop history. Respected as Hip Hop's true steward, KRS-One painstakingly details the development of the culture and the ways in which we, as "Hiphoppas," can and should preserve its future.

The Teacha also discusses the origination of Hip Hop Kulture and relays specific instances in history wherein one can discover the same spirit and ideas that are at the core of Hip Hop's current manifestation. He explains Hip Hop down to the actual meaning and linguistic history of the words "hip" and "hop," and describes the ways in which Hiphoppas can change their current circumstances to create a future that incorporates Health, Love, Awareness, and Wealth (H-LAW).

Committed to fervently promoting self-reliance, dedicated study, peace, unity, and truth, The Teacha has drawn both criticism and worship from within and from outside of Hip Hop Kulture. In this beautifully written, inspiring book, KRS-One shines the light of truth, from his own empirical research over a 14-year period, into the fascinating world of Hip Hop.