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Amrap's AirIt :: Hip Hop

Hip Hop

Aussie Hip Hop is flourishing, from underground battles to major festivals. community radio loves it, and you can catch the latest crews, MCs, and tunes here.

Tracks

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Grey Bull - Go Down     Hip Hop, Dance, Rap, Hardcore 30/07/2012
Music is my passion and an important source of happiness in my life. I love people and having fun.
Go Down is a high energy track with a special melodies that stimulates your mind and make you want to put it on replay and never get bored. People like the introduction a lot and lyrics match the instrumentals as well.

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Other tracks by Grey Bull:  Pills of the Dancing  -  Know About You
Dazed - Hearing Not Listening     Hip Hop, Rap 17/07/2012
Dazed makes Hip-Hop how Hip-Hop should sound. Raw and gritty with drums that crunch. Smooth samples with precise cuts. Flows for days.
Everyday is a struggle. You live through your own codes which can go against someone else's. A fight between light and dark, searching for that brightness at the end of the tunnel.

Other tracks by Dazed:  Social Narcotics (Wik Remix)  -  Triumph Feat. Baptist, Centre Left, DFTC & Rezadent
Hilltop Hoods - Shredding The Balloon     Hip Hop 09/07/2012
Hailing from Adelaide emcees Suffa, Pressure and DJ Debris, the trio found common ground becoming Australia’s hottest live acts by press, industry insiders and fans alike.
‘Shredding The Balloon’ is the follow up to the triple platinum, top 10 ARIA and #11 Airplay charting single ‘I Love It and airplay hit ‘Speaking In Tongues’.

Other tracks by Hilltop Hoods:  Speaking In Tongues  -  I Love It feat. Sia
The Last Kinection - Balooraman (JayTee Remix)     Indigenous, Hip Hop 05/07/2012
The Last Kinection (TLK) have established themselves as an empowering lyric-driven group with melodic production and progressive hip hop feel, led with Indigenous heart and soul.
Elefant Traks is proud to be reissuing a deluxe version of TLK's debut album Nutches (Noo-chez) for NADIOC week. Dubbed a 'classic' by the ABC, it contains the beautiful single Balooraman which has been remixed by JayTee - core member of the group.

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T.J. Quinton - Back Here     Hip Hop, Acoustic, Soundscapes, Roots 03/07/2012
TJ Quinton has come back to the creation of an album as work of discovery from the grainy authenticity of its tale to the intricately wrought language of its music.
The second track from the album Sorry Business, recounts the journey of Arthur Bradley back to his hometown. The past cuts pretty painfully on an unprepared soul.

ON TOUR:
APR/MAY
ACT/NSW/QLD/VIC

Other tracks by T.J. Quinton:  What is Real  -  Pick a Piece
Naomi Braun - Deeper     Electronic, Dub, Soul, Hip Hop 02/07/2012
People often liken Naomi’s vocal abilities to that of Erykah Badu, Little Dragon, Portishead, M.I.A or Santogold and the album has production styles akin to that of Massive Attack.
Naomi has collaborated with Sly and Robbie; Jamaican reggae music extrodinaires who have worked with No Doubt, Grace Jones, Madonna and the Fugees to name just a few.

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Other tracks by Naomi Braun:  Live In Lies  -  Through the Devil's Wood
Sam Paul - Legacy     Hip Hop 01/07/2012
Hip Hop Producer/Emcee with a socially conscious & politically minded outlook.
Legacy is a track I wrote dedicated to my 2 sons. It talks of how I hope to impart my life experiences on them so they don't need to make the same mistakes I did. I hope to leave them a positive legacy.

Rainman - The Valley     Hip Hop 28/06/2012
Mention Rainman amongst initiated and the respect attributed to him is palatable. Recognised as Queensland’s finest, his list of collaborations and guest appearances is beyond compare.
Filmed in the suburb of the same name, the clip is a gritty and compelling exploration of the nightlife in the heart of the city. An intriguing take on the infamous Brisbane suburb by a talented Brisbane artist.

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Other tracks by Rainman:  The Buzz (Feat. Pear)
Cybernetic Express - Love Rocket     Hip Hop, Electronic, Pop, Dance 28/06/2012
Cybernetic Express, the security force travelling through time from light years away to save Earth from cyber terrorism. Space disco tracks....check it out!
Love Rocket is a track to get you dancing. A driving beat that will get your heading nodding. Love Rocket is part of the Cybernetic Express mission to save Earth.

MC Kean - All That ft. Zoe Lester     Hip Hop, Pop, Soul, Electronic 22/06/2012
Authenticity, honesty and conviction is what makes MC Kean stand out from average MCs - not to mention fat beats.
Easy going love theme with real genuine hiphop lyricism featuring Zoe Lester's gorgeous soulful vocal melody on the hook.

Other tracks by MC Kean:  Masterpiece  -  Dedicationz
Yung Warriors - Standing Strong     Hip Hop, Australian Indigenous, Pop, Hip Hop 22/06/2012
Yung Warriors, Australia’s rising Indigenous hip-hop outfit. Fresh supporting Hip Hop heavyweights D12 and recent US showcase’s in NY & LA, Yung Warriors have released their second album “Standing Strong”
Yung Warriors is brothers Tjiimba and DBoy. Together they’ve supported the likes of Akon, 50Cent, The Game and Outlawz, whilst maintaining a regular presence in hometown of Melbourne. With the albums lead single already added to triple j rotation, the duo are gearing up for a huge 2012.


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Allday - So Good     Hip Hop 12/06/2012
Allday is Australian hip hop, but so not Australian hip hop. Influenced by soul,pop and indie rock as much as rap, Allday is a welcome change in Australian music.
This is the leading single from A Skateboard Soiree. It's about growing up with A.D.D and making the decision not to take the medication. It's about living with the choices I've made, my failures and my triumphs.

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Other tracks by Allday:  The City  -  Not So Bad
Cozmo Beregofsky - Drunken Monkey     Hip Hop, Rap, Pop, Electronic 11/06/2012
With an aim to entertain, a unique lyrical style, and a strong well-rounded musical talent, Cozmo Beregofsky is all systems go!
The energetic and up-beat title track from Cozmo Beregofsky's first solo album. Drunken Monkey showcases Cozmo's versatility as a vocalist, and his rather impressive vocal range. Lyrically, he explores both negative and positive aspects of himself and of society as a whole. An extremely catchy sing-a-long hip hop number.

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Other tracks by Cozmo Beregofsky:  Curiosity Complex  -  Smiling Eyes
Sietta - The Birds Pt 1 (The Weeknd cover)     Hip Hop, RnB 01/06/2012
Sietta are an electronic soul duo from Darwin, made up of producer/instrumentalist James Mangohig and vocalist Caiti Baker.
The Weeknd's arrival on the music scene excited Sietta. He excited them so much, they were unable to hold back on covering one of his songs. This is For The Birds (Part One).

Urthboy - Naïve Bravado feat. Daniel Merriweather     Hip Hop 01/06/2012
Urthboy is label manager of Elefant Traks, and has facilitated its growth from a handful of releases to beyond fifty – as well as a boutique touring company.
The concept of 'naïve bravado' is like a lamb with a lion's heart, a broken down car needing a jump start. It's not false courage if it leads you out of the mess. Teaming up with Daniel Merriweather, Urthboy sidesteps peers whilst exhibiting his trademark sharp flow and songwriting talents

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Jackie Onassis - Said and Done     Hip Hop, Chill 23/05/2012
1 year old 2 piece indie rap group from Sydney. Synths, pianos and bass.
The late night walk home.

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Other tracks by Jackie Onassis:  I Got You
Chance Waters - Maybe Tomorrow     Hip Hop 22/05/2012
Chance Waters is an independent hip-hop artist from Sydney, who creates a unique blend of local hip-hop utilising complex arrangements, live instrumentation, cross-genre influences and introspective lyricism.
Produced by One Above, (The Hilltop Hoods’ #1 Single ‘I Love It ft. Sia’ Certified Triple Platinum and the highest selling Australian Hip-Hop single of all time), the track’s up-beat tempo, off-beat rhythm, piano-rock and live instrumentation see Chance continue to forge a unique path in Australian hip hop

Other tracks by Chance Waters:  Infinity
Run For Your Life - Work Hard     Electronic, Hip Hop, Soul 18/05/2012
Sex, Ball Sweat & Funky Jesus. An Electronic/Soul/Hiphop Production outfit driven by Jsmith, Dutch & Syreneyiscreamy
"workhard, sleep days, no job, no pay, so far, we pray, for a break, in my mind, i say, dont hide away, be alive, be great, more love, less hate" an anthem for regular people

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Other tracks by Run For Your Life:  Runnin' (Don't Wait)  -  Naffra
Sky'High - Death Row     Hip Hop, Rap 17/05/2012
Sky’high is not the softly-spoken female you’re expecting. Uncompromisingly tough and endearingly cheeky, Sky’high’s invigorating talent will disarm you and challenge your perceptions.
A blunt and hard hitting track from the latest signing on Elefant Traks. Death Row showcases Sky'high's lyrical finesse which dances effortlessly with the beats from New Zealand's P-Money.

Other tracks by Sky'High:  Nuclear Love
A Broken Silence - Hope     Hip Hop 14/05/2012
A hip hop oufit providing a unique voice from Sydney's west.
Conquer fear, new ideas; see these kids, pioneers, for future years, visions clear, what this is. ‘This is Hope …This is Hope’