Oz Hip Hop Underground

TENDA McFLY - free download

2010-11-28T20:53:00.000-08:00

"Is anybody out there?"
begins the title track of Tenda Mcfly's latest mixtape, 'The.Story.Of.My.Life'. A fair question in todays expanding movement of independent artists having to rely on self promotion to get their name out there without the help of a major label marketing machine. For the advancement of culture and art we can only hope that an emerging, unique talent like Tenda McFly can find an audience not only in cyberspace, but the universal matrix.

According to Tenda's Myspace profile he is a self proclaimed "Martian", which is not hard to swallow if you were to sit his music on the same shelf as other hip hop artists from Australia. This is far from traditional and better for it. With influences from Lupe Fiasco, Chiddy Bang, Talib Kweli and indy rock artists like Oasis & Coldplay you get an idea of what a collaboration between Mos Def and The Verve might sound like.

Tenda's talents don't only lie within the MC world, he has also competed at the AUSTRALIAN POETRY SLAM competition in 2009 & 2010.

For those of you who haven't yet had the pleasure of listening to the diverse indy hip hop stylings of Brisbane MC, Tenda McFly, make sure you download a copy of his latest mixtape, 'The.Story.Of.My.Life', a mesmerizing mix of poetic and personal stories (yet universal in theme) with clever word play, skillful delivery and tongue placed firmly in cheek. You can download the album here...

http://tendamcfly.bandcamp.com/album/thestoryofmylife

While you're there, download his previous album, 'Music & Popcorn', which displays more dimensions of Tenda's diversity.

In the meantime we wait in anticipation to see what journey Tenda McFly will take us on next time with music made specifically for his style. Hopefully a best selling official release and tour that answers "yes" to the question - "Is anybody out there?"

Big Village Label Night at Dust Tones Beach rd Hotel

2010-10-03T23:35:00.000-07:00

Fri 8th October

Beach Rd Hotel, Bondi

Free Entry

Two months since the new hip hop label’s massive launch in August, Big Village crew bring their fresh and exciting sounds to Dust Tones at beach rd Hotel.

Three acts from the Big Village record label, Daily Meds, Loose Change and True Vibenation will be joining DJ Max Gosford at the beach rd hotel on Friday Ocotber 8th.

Big Village is an independent record label representing and run by a new wave of Sydney’s finest Hip Hop artists. Since their formation and launch in August, they have secured a distribution deal and released their first official EP from The Daily Meds, which is now available in all good record stores.

The label has also been spreading their sound beyond Sydney with Loose Change recently launching their debut album in Melbourne, with future Big Village tours in the pipeline. Meanwhile, Daily Meds and True Vibenation have been tearing up stages in Sydney, both performing to a massive inner west crowd at Changing Lanes Festival, and supporting Urthboy as part of the indent all ages tour.

Big Village’s next release will be the debut album from one of Australia’s most exciting lyricists, Tuka (Thundamentals, Rumpunch, Sketch The Rhyme) due out early November.

Street Art Not Vandalism 3 - Friday 27th August

2010-08-24T18:08:00.000-07:00

SANV3

Friday 27th August
@
AT LARGE GALLERY
208 High St., Northcote
5-9.30pm

Free event

Greetings People,

Another STREET ART NOT VANDALISM (SANV) event is upon us. This time they are taking hip hop culture to AT LARGE GALLERY in Northcote, with graff, DJing, open mic & performances from IZZY of COMBAT WOMBAT, HEPTUNE THE DUB MARINER and DJ TSUNAMI.

If your in Melbourne make sure you go to this event and show your support for the local scene and enjoy an evening of good vibes, art, culture & company.

Here's a new clip we put together of Melbourne underground hip hop group, ANON SPEAK, performing at SANV2 in October 2009 at Reservoir Skatepark. These guys are awesome live.

For more info on SANV go to...

http://www.myspace.com/streetartnotvandalism

For more info on Anon Speak go to...

http://www.myspace.com/anonspeak

CURSE OV DIALECT - Bandcamp & DVD

2010-08-22T21:59:00.000-07:00

I remember the first time I heard Curse Ov Dialect. I was visiting Melbourne with my girlfriend and she wanted me to meet a friend who was into hip hop. Being that she was more of a grunge & Indy-rock fan my assumption was that this friend would be more into commercial rap, something I've never had much time for. I had always leaned more toward experimental hip hop artists like Freestyle Fellowship, Divine Styler & Kool Keith.

At that time I had discovered the diverse catalogue of Mush records - a Californian based independent responsible for the releases of Anticon, Sole, Dose One & Buck 65 to name a few. All my friends at the time were bemoaning the death of hip hop, believing that it's glory days ended around 1992 and I was starting to think i was the only one in Australia who liked this 'weirdo music'.

I was more than suprised when I finally met the friend and discovered that not only was he into the same music, but he was an MC and discribed his music as a bit like 'Dr Octagon' - Kool Keiths alter ego with the incredible production talents of Dan The Automator - one of my all time favourite albums. He was taking us to punk gig/house party in the inner suburbs of Melbourne, an unexpected treat for a couple of outer towners used to the torture of pub bands and they're limited repartee.

After standing on the fringes of a mosh in a backyard filled with punk fans of various colours & attire, drinking & pissing in the adjacent alley, we were on the road again - this time to meet up with a few friends parked in a quiet residential street. After meeting this new group of people and feeling elated to be able to talk about experimental hip hop and the recent break up of Antipop Consortium (another favourite) the friend started telling me about the new album his group was about to release through Mush. Suddenly I was really interested in checking out this guys music. He said he went by the MC name of Raceless, an interesting moniker that would make more sense once I listened to his music & heard the groups message.

Raceless happened to have a copy of his new pride & joy and was enthusiastic to share with all. He passed the CD to the driver and we all gathered around the car to hear. Right off the bat we were hit by a crazy song built on samples from childrens musical toys with four MC's flipping styles like a high diver and a sampled chorus of someone singing "baby how'd we ever get this way?". I had never heard this kind of hip hop coming from Australia before and although it was 'out there' like other Mush artists, it was totally unique. We listened to the whole album that night and I was constantly bowled over by the rhymes, levels of production & message.

I found out the name of the album was 'Lost In The Real Sky'. The group - Curse Ov Dialect. I became an instant fan.

Over the years I've been fortunate to be able to get sneak previews of their latest songs and I'm amazed at how they continue to sound fresh. Especially they're new album, 'Crisis Tales', which was nice to see get some heat on national radio - no mean feat with the overwhelming ammount of Hilltop Hoods clones saturating the airwaves.

Curse Ov Dialect have always been very open & generous and it's with the attitude of give & receive that they are sharing their catalogue on Bandcamp. If you are unfamiliar with their sound or have just started listening to them, here's your chance to get fully aquainted...

http://curseovdialect.bandcamp.com/

Another element of the Curse Ov Dialect experience is their live performances. Veering away from the traditional and over used hip hop routines of "everybody throw ya hands in the air and say hoooo" these guys actually entertain rather than stalk and gesticulate on stage. Each member has their own look and style representing their culture & personalities. The most difficult thing at a Curse show is knowing where to look because, in true sense of performance art, there is always something going on.

Fortunately we've had the oportunity to capture the madness of a Curse performance onto a digital time capsule in the form of a DVD. Here's a sample...

If you are interested in purchasing a copy of the DVD contact vilevorticesproductions@gmail.com

Re: last post

2010-08-13T08:34:00.000-07:00

The official release date for KOOLISM - THE 'UMU is 3rd September, 2010.

Pre order now

KOOL-ing with the-ISM's

2010-08-13T08:21:00.000-07:00

This pic was taken on the 6th June, 2009 while hanging with KOOLISM at DANIELSAN's home/recording studio, the DOJO, in the inner suburbs of Melbourne. The boys were working on a few new tracks for the long awaited album, THE 'UMU.

Sitting on a milk crate in a loft (that overlooks a busy, vibrant street) amongst a chaotic order of musical instruments & equipment (some vintage & re-built), cables, record stacks and the occasional French New Wave or Sci-Fi DVD, I was given a taste of the feast that awaits Koolism fans who have been salivating for a plate of those smoking hot jams that helped pioneer Australian Hip Hop from a cult following into a national sub-culture. Just like an 'umu, the Tongan name for a ground oven used for traditional cooking in the South Pacific Islands (in New Zealand the Maori's call it a 'hangi'), these songs had been cooked over a long period of time to create a distinct flavor of fiery passion & earthly goodness. I could tell we were in for a treat.

Thankfully since then we have been treated to few samples the boys have been generous enough to leak for free, including...

'Hanz High' download here

the politically charged...

'Can't Stand It'

and of course HAU's solo mixtape...

'LOVE THE BEAST' free download here

The good news has arrived!
Our hunger will be satisfied on the 5th September, 2010, the release date of KOOLISM - THE 'UMU. So, mark off your calendar and rock up to your nearest music outlet with an empty plate and ferocious appetite for a culinary sensation to savor for many years.

In the meantime here's another pic I took that night when Melbourne MC, SOLOMON KLEPTO dropped in for a plate and took us out for desert.

Thumbs up for the return of KOOLISM.

Peace

OUR BACKYARD - FREE HIP HOP EVENT

2010-08-04T00:29:00.000-07:00

This looks like a great day for the family...

OUR BACKYARD

Sunday 19 September, 2010 
@ the Arts Centre, Playhouse, St Kilda Rd, Melbourne 
presented by the Arts Centre and The Push

Main Stage Show: 1pm - 4pm

The ultimate FREE Melbourne hip hop extravaganza returns once again in the form of Our Backyard with DJs, MCs, breakers, hip hop dance crews plus much more!

This is a FREE, all ages, drug & alcohol & smoke-free event.

Seats are limited in the Playhouse, so arrive from 12 noon to get your free wristband.

All-Star Hip Hop Jam featuring Mantra, Joelistics (TZU), Elf Tranzporter, Little G, Fil-osopher
DJ Peril
Yung Philly
Massive Hip Hop Choir
Dig Deep Collective
LIVE BAND The Putbacks

Dance crews featuring:
The Collektive
The Dream
Superhoodz
Melbourne House Dancers

Breakin, lockin, poppin & MC battles

Plus: market stalls, live graf and DJ on the forecourt from 12 noon and more…

Qualifier held Sunday 12 September
BREAKIN', POPPIN', LOCKIN' & MC BATTLES
Arrive by 11am, 12 noon start
ANZ Pavilion, the Arts Centre

Register now at www.thepush.com.au

Buck 65 Interview - 2nd August, 2010

2010-08-02T01:59:00.000-07:00

On the eve of his Australian tour (see earlier post), Buck 65 took some
time to give us an insight into his life, music, passions and influences.
In a career spanning over 20 years, his longevity is a testament to his
honesty and openness as an artist, staying true to what he feels and not
what the market dictates. A gifted storyteller, producer, turntablist,
baseball player and stage performer (despite admittedly being a painfully
shy person), Buck 65 is a musical traveler creating soundscapes and
scenarios that capture the emotional core of the listener.
We hope one day he writes that screenplay.

Below is the full transcript.

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What kind of jobs had you done before becoming a full time artist?
Did you ever image that you would be touring the world and sharing
your artistic vision?

I once got a job as a lifeguard, even though I can't swim. I worked in
a parking lot. At a gas station. Lots of crappy, low-paying jobs. I
never imagined touring and being so open with people because I was -
and still am, really - a painfully shy person.

You once said that if you could choose between a career in
baseball or music that it would be baseball. Do you still feel that
way today?

I do. I still love baseball. I follow professional baseball
obsessively. I still collect baseball cards. It might take up more of
my time than music these days. I still play as much as possible too.
I'm still good, but my body is a bit banged up. In fact, I'm in
physiotherapy now for some old baseball injuries.

Your music is very visual and often evokes the feel of a road
movie. Do you see yourself as a musical traveler? Does this stem
from an early desire to escape the isolation of growing up in a small
country town?

I guess I'd say I fancy myself a musical traveler. Why not?! I'm
always exploring new and old music and a lot of what I collect ends up
stinking up my own stuff. And I've always been a bit of a dreamer, but
growing up, I never desired to escape the small town where I grew up.
I loved it there. I wish I could go back!

What, if any, challenges have you faced being involved in hip hop
which some consider to be an exclusively black art form?

Well, the key for me is always being honest with what I'm doing. To
put it bluntly, I never pretend to be black, which a lot of white
rappers seem to do. I actually find that to be offensive. So the worst
that can happen is that someone will say that what I do isn't their
cup of tea, which is fine. The place I've found for myself is
decidedly outside. So I don't bother anybody and nobody bothers me.
Most hardcore "hip hop heads" don't even consider me hip hop. That's
fine by me too.

Being a gifted story teller, have you ever considered or attempted
other forms of writing i.e.; novels or screenplays?

I have considered both. I think I'm more interested in writing a
screenplay. I have some ideas. I write them down in a little book.
Maybe one day...

Is there an underlying theme or message to your music that you
want to get across?

Mostly I just want to make the most beautiful music I can make. I
guess I'm just hoping for some sort of emotional reaction. Even when
I'm addressing something specific, I'd rather make someone feel than
think.

What do you enjoy the most - the creative process or performing?

That's a hard one. Both are agony in their own way. Writing hurts.
Recording can be fun. Performing kills. I'm a strongly introverted
person. My personal agonies send me searching for the pen. With pen in
hand, I bring the agony into extremely sharp focus. THEN, the
introvert is coaxed into the roll of the extrovert to display and
amplify the agony in public! It's cruel and unusual! But I'm addicted
to it for some perverse reason.

What kinds of equipment and programs are most important to your
production process?

I often put together demos using Ableton Live and then use Logic in
the studio. I also still love the SP-1200 - especially for drums. And
turntables will always be a very important part of what I do.

What artists have been influential in forming your style?

I've been trying to shed influences as much as possible. And I fear
that answering a question like this will make me sound like a dick
because I lot of my main creative influences aren't musical. But here
we go! Max Ernst. Francis Picabia. Ingmar Bergman. Lee Miller. Maya
Deren. Yves Klein. Marcel Proust. I could go on for a long time. I'll
stop now.

Your new project, the 20 Odd Years volumes feature a lot of
collaborations. Are there any artists you haven't worked with that
would make a dream collaboration and what would be the possible
outcome of such a project?

When I work in collaboration with someone, I usually just think, "who
has the right voice for this?" And I usually know someone personally
who can do the job. So I don't think in terms of "who would be cool to
work with". I don't think I ever worked with anyone that I didn't
already know personally. But if I could work with anyone... Hmmm...
Lee Perry? If I ever worked with him, the results would be sheer
madness, I'm sure. But it would sound good.

You have been very prolific over your 20 year career. You seem to
be working on at least 10 different projects a year. Do you ever have
downtime and how do you spend it?

I rarely do nothing. If I ever have free time, I try to spend it with
my wife. If there's ever any left over just for me, I usually fill it
up with baseball. I'd watch baseball on TV all day, if I could.

Do you have a mantra or manifesto for life and your music?

I borrowed one from an old baseball player named Willie Keeler. He
said, "Keep your eye clear, and hit 'em where they ain't." I also try
to abide by "Slow down, you sons a bitches".

Do you see yourself as spiritual, scientific or both?

I am completely scientific and not religious at all, but love rules my
life. Does that make sense?

What is the meaning of life according to Buck 65?

I'm still trying to figure that one out.

Big Village – Record Label Launch

2010-07-21T20:12:00.000-07:00

Just received some info on a new independent Aussie Hip Hop label starting
up in Sydney with a great roster upcoming talent. Check em out and make
sure you go to the launch. Sounds like a great night.

Big Village – Record Label Launch

Sat 7th August
Sandringham Hotel, 387 King st Newtown
8pm $10
Tickets available from Moshtix

Big Village is an independent record label representing the
new wave of Sydney’s finest Hip Hop artists.

Tired of jostling for recognition as individual groups, Big Village artists
came together to forge a joint identity and carve out new opportunities on
their own terms.

To celebrate the label’s formation, they will be throwing a massive launch
party at the Sandringham Hotel on Saturday August 7th.
Performing on the night will be the full Big Village stable, consisting of
Daily Meds, Loose Change, True Vibenation, Tuka (Thundamentals),
DJ Max Gosford, DJ Morgs and hosted by Jeswon.

The label was founded by the artists it represents and members of all the
groups contribute their expertise to the running of the organisation. With
True Vibenation, Loose Change and Daily Meds already having released
projects under the Big Village banner, 2010 will continue to see more high
quality releases from the BV stable including a Big Village mixtape and
debut solo albums from Tuka (Thundamentals) and Ellesquire (Loose
Change).
______________________________________________________

The night will be presented by Freshly Squeezed, Newtown’s monthly
dose of quality live hip hop entertainment. Now in its fourth month at the
recently renovated Sandringham Hotel, the night is building a reputation
as a new home for the Sydney hip hop community and has been host to a
slew of exciting NSW and interstate acts and enthusiastic and diverse
crowds.

www.bigvillagerecords.com.au
www.facebook.com/bigvillagerecords

BUCK 65 Australian Tour 2010

2010-07-11T22:09:00.000-07:00

Great news for fans of abstract hip hop. Buck 65 will be back in Australia this coming September with his unique style of hip hop - baked on the gravel of a dusty highway and washed down with a peyote cocktail. An expressive live performer who slips between mic duties and turntabalism to create an exciting and energetic show, not to be missed.

Australian East Coast Tour this September

Thu Sept 16 - Melbourne, Corner Hotel

Tix: www.custommade.com.au (ph 1300 762 545), Corner box office (11am-8pm Mon-Sat : ph 9427 9198), www.cornerhotel.com

Fri Sept 17 - Sydney, Factory Theatre (an official selection of the 2010 Sydney Fringe)

Tix: www.custommade.com.au (ph 1300 762 545), www.factorytheatre.com www.factorytheatre.com (9550 3666)

Sat Sept 18 & Sat Sept 19 - The Spiegeltent, Brisbane Festival
Tix: www.brisbanefestival.com.au (ph Moshtix 1300 438 849)

'LOOSE CHANGE' - FREE DOWNLOAD

2010-05-24T22:19:00.000-07:00

When you think of the words "loose change" two things usually come to mind - someone begging for money and the popular 9/11 conspiracy theory documentary of the same name. Once you've heard the debut album from Sydney based hip hop crew, 'Loose Change' those two images will soon be replaced by the smooth flows of MC's Rapaport and Ellesquire gliding over the head-nodding melodic jazzy beats provided by producer P major.

This is a very impressive debut album displaying ease and confidence without the usual self-conscious Aussie hip hop staples of pubs, beer, fights and bbq's, reminiscent of early Downside & TZU. Their topics of life and love are more universal and bring to mind the early releases of Mos Def, Common and Soul Of Mischief. They even manage to get away with matters of the heart (what a lot of hardcore heads would consider soft) on tracks like 'Call Me', 'Look Around' & 'Those Days', sounding more like Pete Rock & CL Smooth than LL Cool J's 'I Need Love'.

Over all a consistently dope album release worthy of repeat listening and what makes it even more impressive is that they are offering for FREE!! That's right, free! Follow the link below, download, listen, comment and help support this incredible new group from Sydney, because, as opposed to asking for handouts in the tough industry of Aussie Hip Hop they are giving and deserve to receive. Perhaps the next time you hear someone mention the words 'loose change' rather than looking the other way you'll be able to give a high five and quote some 'Loose Change' lyrics.

Free download here...
http://www.loosechangehiphop.com/

P2P Bloggers vs. Record Company Execs

2010-05-17T21:42:00.000-07:00

There are many bad things you can say about P2P sharing and the blog revolution that has swept like an ill wind through the corridors of big business record companies which are now lashing out in a fevered panic, trying to prevent the punters getting their ungrateful mits on music that was made for them.

Of course it's easy to villianize the industry, but what about the artists who receive little return on the profit their art and passion has provided? When they have signed the rights to their vision they have an obligation to make good on the advance given to them to produce and promote their baby. The record companies can act like a corporate version of 'Paulie' in Goodfellas sometimes. They loan you some money and you have to make good on the arrangement...

"Someone uploaded your album before it was mastered? Fuck you. Pay me."
"Everyone already has a downloaded copy? Fuck you. Pay me."
"Oh, your album didn't get a good run in the outlets? Fuck you. Pay me."

An artist's passion becomes a commodity that must turn over a profit.

With CD sales declining in the current economic climate and today's youth growing up in a world where everything is free and available on their home computers, how can artists earn a living? Court cases have proven to alienate audiences and copy write protection is easily circumnavigated, so what is the point in sharing your vision? Simply, that is what music is meant for.

As the internet has opened up artistic visions to a world wide audience and social networking sites offer an outlet for self promotion, the role of the record company is quickly becoming redundant. No wonder they are scared, for now the artist has more control over how their vision is marketed and distributed.

More and more artists are using the format of albums as a promotional tool, offering it for free to increase exposure and entice people into attending their live shows, which for a musician is where the real benefit is - not just financially, but also the instant gratification of hearing their songs echoing back to them from an excited adoring crowd.

As we journey into the 2010s the best way to progress in the entertainment industry is to embrace the technology and use it to our advantage. With home computers now capable of producing studio quality albums we can cut out the men in suits standing between our art and our audience and advance musically without accountants making us sound like the last group that went platinum. We now have complete artistic freedom and we should use it.

Following this article I want to highlight a few Australian groups out there doing it for themselves and sharing their creations with the world for free. Their generosity should be commended and rewarded wherever possible, whether it's by attending their shows, buying new releases or merchandise, giving the love back by leaving favourable comments wherever they are present on the web or sharing their music with a friend.

Thank you for reading and enjoy the gifts that follow.

Jah bless,
VVP

FREE KOOLISM TRACK

2010-01-05T06:25:00.000-08:00

Long time no talk,

Got a lot of projects on the boil at the moment, but 2010 is gonna be a great year and we will check in more regularly for anyone out there tuned in.

Here is one good reason to celebrate the beginning of a new year...

BRAND NEW KOOLISM TRACK. FREE DOWNLOAD

The KOOLISM boys decided to share this instant classic with cyberspace.
Hard beats and rhymes combine with DANIELSAN concocting a dope hypnotic groove as HAU paints a tale of heavy handed cops disturbing the peace of people vibing at a party.
If this is the kinda material that didn't make the forthcoming THE UMU album, then it's definitely gonna be worth the wait.
Download it now and play that ish again and again and again.
Nuff respect.

Get it at...

http://www.koolism.com/tracks/hanz%20high/hanz%20high.xml

KOOLISM LIVE!

2009-09-10T21:13:00.001-07:00

Greetings,

Back in July we were invited by KOOLISM to film their first gig in a little while. They were performing with THE HERD to a packed audience at THE PRINCE in St Kilda, Melbourne. The boys threw down an awesome show, packed with classics from their albums 'NEW OLD GROUND' and the ARIA award winning 'PART 3 - RANDOM THOUGHTS', plus a whole bunch of tracks from their new album, 'THE 'UMU', which we are greatly anticipating.

Here's the promo we put together. It's in HD with multiple angles. Just a sample of the KOOLISM LIVE experience you have to see. So, get those tickets, they should be in your town soon.

I've had the privilege of hearing some other songs off THE 'UMU and it sounds incredible. They're definitely gonna blow people away with DJ DANIELSAN producing a diverse range of beats (while still retaining that distinct KOOLISM vibe) and MC HAU showing depth as a song writer, delving into social and political topics while serving up dope word play with skilled delivery. You can get into THE 'UMU on many different levels, whether you're in the mood for some banging hip hop or looking for something to engage with. If there's one album you should buy this year, make it KOOLISM - THE 'UMU.

For more info check out...

www.myspace.com/koolismcrew

www.koolism.com

http://koolism.blogspot.com/

http://hauiebeast.blogspot.com/

Street Art Not Vandalism One

2009-09-06T22:06:00.000-07:00

Greetings one and all,

Back in March 2009 we were asked to bring some cameras along to Robinson Reserve - West Preston, Melbourne for an event called STREET ART NOT VANDALISM ONE. The local council had donated a wall and writers were given paint to transport artistic visions from their mind to the cement wall for all to enjoy.

While the air was filling with the intoxicating aroma of spray paint fumes, a who's who of emerging Aussie hip hop talent were blessing frequencies with their diverse styles.

As the sun went down the party moved to a bar where a room was awaiting re-decoration and a huge line up of Australian, UK and USA hip hop artists gathered to grace the stage.

Here's a little taste of the event...

First up is SETH SENTRY dropping a phat rhyme over an old school break, reminiscent of the classic ALKAHOLIKS track, 'ONLY WHEN I'M DRUNK', proving that you can't beat the timeless appeal of the so-called "golden era" of hip hop.

The next installment is from one of UK's finest hip hop groups, NINE HIGH, with mc SCOTTY HINDS killing it with his solo rendition of their hit 'FUGS NEED HUGS'. Two of NINE HIGH's mc's (FRAKSHA & SCOTTY) relocated to Melbourne two years ago and have been blowing up the scene with their relentlessly dope UK stylings.

Be sure to check back in for more installments and news on the upcoming STREET ART NOT VANDALISM TWO.

For more info...

www.myspace.com/sethsentry

www.myspace.com/ninehigh

www.myspace.com/streetartnotvandalism

"Best MC in the world!"

2009-09-03T07:03:00.000-07:00

Greetings and welcome to OHHU,

Our first posting is of a favourite Melbourne underground Hip Hop artist who crosses genres with the ease of a duck gliding through a pond. Formally known as MC SYPHON and lyricist behind underrated and unreleased group FORTKNIGHT PRODUCTIONS (with DJ WASABI), he has taken on the persona of PURPLE DUCK, the self proclaimed "Best MC in the world".

With tongue placed firmly in cheek, PURPLE DUCK wages war against swans, warning them to "Get the fuck outta my pond!" in the the constantly shifting styles of this great song, "DUCK MAFIA", which features on his debut release 'DUCK SIDE OF THE MOON'. The song is book ended with hilarious improvs between PURPLE DUCK and DJ FILTHY PENGUIN and features a cameo from DJ PASO BIONIC of TZU and CURSE OV DIALECT.

The second clip picks up right after 'DUCK MAFIA' with PURPLE DUCK delivering a punk fueled song dedicated to his dog in 'DOG WITH WORMS'. A must for all K9 lovers.

make sure to visit...

myspace.com/mcpurpleduck

and to buy DUCK SIDE OF THE MOON...

www.dualplover.com