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26th Letter aka Capital Zee
the next generation of Sydney Hip Hop. Born and raised in West Sydney, Australia with NZ Maori heritage, 26th Letter combines his skills as a Pr<span class="text_exposed_show">oducer, DJ and MC to bring his unique blend of Hip Hop & Soul flavour through music.</span> Having hustled hard over the last few years, he is quickly gathering a devoted following and praise from some of the industry’s heavy hitters. He has been the official support DJ for many international artists including Naughty by Nature, Jurassic 5, Ghostface Killah, Xzibit, Sean Paul, Ja Rule, Ashanti, Katy Perry and many more His accolades include 2013 Australian Beatmaker Invitational Champion, 2014 Australasian Beatmaker Invitational Runner-Up (Sydney), 2015 The Chop Beat Battle Champion & 2016 The Chop Beat Battle Runner-Up He is also a MC/Producer and 1 third of the Sydney Hip Hop group Soul Benefits, currently signed to Big Village records. You can find 26th Letter & the Soul Benefits constantly performing nationally across Australia.”
New South Wales
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2Rite
featured on Ignorant Ish by Nihilist <table class="playlist"> <tbody> <tr class=" tracklist_track track"> <td class="tracklist_track_artists"><a href="https://www.discogs.com/artist/3050396-Collective-Crew">Collective Crew</a></td> <td class="track tracklist_track_title mini_playlist_track_has_artist"><a href="https://www.discogs.com/track/e6c6a4db-13d5-4346-868d-bd45ff745605"><span class="tracklist_track_title">Fortune 500</span></a> <span class="tracklist_extra_artist_span">Producer – <a href="https://www.discogs.com/artist/3050400-Rorks-Drift">Rorks Drift</a></span><span class="tracklist_extra_artist_span">Scratches [Cuts By] – <a href="https://www.discogs.com/artist/3050397-2Rite">2Rite</a></span> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table class="playlist"> <tbody> <tr class=" tracklist_track track"> <td class="track tracklist_track_title "><a href="https://www.discogs.com/track/6656cc45-d85f-4539-8119-d86eeb6c6ccc"><span class="tracklist_track_title">Movie Tickets</span></a> <span class="tracklist_extra_artist_span">Featuring – <a href="https://www.discogs.com/artist/3050397-2Rite">2Rite</a></span><span class="tracklist_extra_artist_span">Producer – <a href="https://www.discogs.com/artist/1517137-Dseeva">Dseeva</a></span> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>
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DJ ASK, KC, and Skizo
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A-Style
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Affiks
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Ajay
Tasmania
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Angry Buda
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Bace Kadet
2016 & 2017 West Australian DMC Champion <em><strong>DJ Name: </strong></em>Bace Kadet<em><strong>When did you know DJing was the gig for you?</strong></em> After joining my mate in being the local house party DJs for our friends and family! From there it escalated up to club sets and battles.<em><strong>What’s your most memorable musical moment?</strong></em> I have to say, this year’s win at the WA DMC’s is definitely now my most memorable musical moment!!<em><strong>What release should everyone have in their collection? (and why?) </strong></em>I personally believe everyone needs a copy of Wu Tang’s<em> 36 Chambers</em>. I believe it is one of the best albums to sit back, relax and just bang from cover to cover.<em><strong>Who’s the act everyone will be talking about in 12 months? (and why?) </strong></em>Zeke Beats! After recently returning from his US tour, no doubt he is going to turn it up in the next year! Super keen to see what he has in store. <em><strong>What can punters expect to hear when you’re in control of the dancefloor?</strong></em> Expect to hear your favourite tracks mixed in a way you’ve never heard before! From deep house to hip hop and dubstep to grime, I like to keep it interesting and love mixing between genres. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59RHJV-DL6I
Perth WA
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Bad Math
<div class="_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa">BAD MATH is an experimental, hip-hop, beatmaker from Sydney. Hiding behind an animalistic mask the mysterious figure is inspired by 90’s hip hop workflow. Focusing on collecting sounds from vintage hardware, BAD MATH takes a ‘hands-on’ approach when composing his celestial ‘out-of-time’ rhythms.</div> <div class="_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa">BAD MATH released his debut beat tape “Celestial” on the 22nd Of Feb 2018. “Celestial” received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from fans, radio and blogs alike.</div> <div class="_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa">“Composing and performing mainly on Roland’s beastly SP-404 SX sampler, Bad Math’s beats instantly echo the wonky, floaty, and imperfect hip-hop popularised by J Dilla or Mos Def. It’s perfectly sloppy, falling from one rhythm to the next but never quite tripping up.” – HAPPY MAG.</div> <div class="_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa">“‘Celestial’ is the artist’s debut beat tape. A wild set of five tracks that bend, weave and congress through alternating sounds, samples and musical timeframes. An air of unrest lies within the mixtape, its beats never place a sense of complacency in the listener—remaining on edge throughout, as if the time signature and structure of the track will collapse and warp into something all together at any moment.” – AAA BACKSTAGE.</div>
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Briztronix
Shazam and DJ Bacon. Formed in 2000 After an 11-year hiatus, seminal underground hip-hop act Briztronix roars back with their fourth studio album, simply titled ‘IV’. Founded in 2000 in Brisbane by primary school friends Ben Eltham and DJ Bacon, Briztronix became one of the best-loved underground beat makers that formed in the Australian hip-hop explosion of the late 90s and early millennia. The group released an EP and two cult albums in the 2000s to wide airplay and considerable acclaim, touring nationally supporting the likes of The Herd, Hermitude, Buck 65 and Grandmaster Flash and winning a Big Sound Q Song Award for best hip-hop single in 2007. After a decade in the wilderness raising families and working on their day jobs, Briztronix are back with one of the freshest underground beats releases of 2018. Briztronix are officially joined on this album by Melbourne electronica producer RUFFLES (Dub Temple Records). Briztronix ‘IV’ is the band’s most assured release yet, blending cuts and scratches, live drums and synth washes with studio wizardry to teleport listeners back to the glory days of 90s underground hip-hop. All instrumental and harking back to the glory days of 90s illbient hip-hop giants such as DJ Shadow and DJ Krush, IV by Briztronix builds a rich musical soundscape complete with the incredible scratches of DJ Bacon and live drums from session drummer Chris O’Neill (Mia Dyson). https://hearthis.at/boogie-down-under-hip-hop-show/australian-made-show-3/
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Charlie Bucket
full time dj/producer Funk, soul, hip hop, latin, afro, disco, boogie and all that other good ish!
Western Australia
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Chasm
<div class="_5aj7 _3-8j"> <div class="_4bl9"> <div class="_3-8w"> <div id="id_5b00ff61afd306222964076" class="text_exposed_root text_exposed">Chasm has over a decade of experience in the music industry as a producer, recording artist, youth mentor and DJ.<br /> Chasm has produced two Aria nominated albums w<span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="text_exposed_show">ith his group Astronomy Class and has produced and remixed a plethora of acts from Thundamentals to 360, Hilltop Hoods, DJ Nino Brown, Marvin Priest, The Bamboos, Elizabeth Rose and Ash Grunwald.</span></span>Under his dance music alias, Dr Don Don, Chasm also received international critical acclaim with his brand of chopped up funky/soulful house, garnering support from big names in the industry such as Atrak and Fatboy Slim.<br /> Chasm has also collaborated with international acts well renowned in their genres – Gwen McCrae, Gappy Ranks, Fashawn, AG, David Dallas, Blak Twang and Guilty Simpson.The past four years has seen Chasm focussing his attention on youth mentoring, working as a music studio facilitator at The Information & Cultural Exchange in Sydney and through the Australian Museum’s Pacific youth reconnection project. Chasm is currently taking recording and production bookings out of his new home at Forbes Street Studios in Sydney. </div> </div> </div> <div class="_4bl7"></div> </div> <div class="_5aj7 _3-8j"> <div class="_4bl7 _3-90 _a8s"><img class="_1579 img" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/rsrc.php/v3/y6/r/w_F0QQTmQi4.png" /></div> </div>
New South Wales
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Clint Dogg
Clint Dogg, who has released a number of projects since the mid-90’s, is an Australian DJ/Rap artist, * noted MC for Australian Basketball teams, the Newcastle Hunters (ABL) & formerly for the Hunter Pirates (NBL) & DJ in local nite clubs.. Clint Dogg also has an album scheduled for release soon, entitled “Its Still Clint Dogg”, that will boast guest appearances from Tha Dogg Pound, Ms. Toi, Paris, Shade Sheist, Kokane and more. Clint Doggs Video Clip called “Like” was played on Rage (abctv) on the 31st of July 2009. DJ Clint Dogg plays in & around the Newcastle & Hunter areas. Lake Munmorah Bowling Club, The Criterion Hotel (Singleton), The Imperial Hotel (Tamworth & Singleton), The Shamrock Hotel (Musswelbrook), The Royal Hotel (Quirindi) + various Clubs & Pubs, Private Functions (weddings, birthday parties) playing HipHop, RnB, Top40 & Dance music. DJ & MC Clint Dogg was the courtside announcer for the Hunter Pirates, in the National Basketball League (N.B.L) of 3 seasons. In all of 2005 to 2007, DJ Clint Dogg was DJ-ing at Frostbites Nightclub every Wed, Fri & Sat nights from midnight to 3am, playing HipHop, RnB & some Top40 charts songs, & there every 2nd week MC-ing. He also used to have a regular 5 hour spot on an FM “community” Radio station here in his home town of Newcastle, & did so for over 2 years from 2004 to 2006, before DJ-ing at the niteclubs. C-Style Records is a Hip-Hop/Rap record label from Down Under, Australia. We currently have several cd’s out. It’s available in different stores around Newcastle, & Australia, including some major stores in Sydney & online at iTunes, Amazon etc. Clint Dogg has grown to become a successful and well known producers in the Hip-Hop/Rap industry in Newcastle & N.S.W. His innovative producing talents have been in large part, responsible for most of the album sales so far. C-Style Records, as a label or group, has already been compared to some of the best Hip-Hop/Rap talents in recent years. What we are looking for, is some sort of connection so that we can sell our music & group to various people around the world. We are our own independent Record Label that’s truly official.. The label consists of main members Clinton “C-DOGG” Gardiner, & we are open mainly to session muso’s and back up vocalists. We all have songs, tracks, sites, bio’s, along with flyers, stickers, posters etc. On a regular basis, he has played at various venues (gigs) around Newcastle (Frostbites, Newcastle Entertainment Centre, The Gateway Hotel, Fannys, Harrigans, Newcastle Leagues, Newcastle Hunters games & other Basketball games etc) & in some clubs around the Hunter, Sydney & the Central Coast. We have performed at rather large niteclubs, & for Mc’d for DJs, such as DJ Moto & Nino Brown in front of very large crowds, & also announced several of the Hunter Pirates home games “live” on Fox sports TV. MC Clint Dogg recently was the ringside announcer at Newcastle Panthers for the WBF Australasian Welterweight boxing title fight & all preliminary fights too. We have a connection with “the Voice” of the Sydney KINGS (NBL) Rodney “O”, & his “RnB vibe” show. All our albums are for sale at most good music stores in Newcastle and on the internet. The new solo album “Its Still Clint Dogg” should be out 2012.. E-mail us by replying to e-mail: <a href="mailto:clintdogg@ozemail.com.au">clintdogg@ozemail.com.au</a> or our postal address: C-STYLE RECORDS P.O.BOX 236 NEWCASTLE N.S.W 2300 AUSTRALIA Thanks for your time, C-Style
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DJ 2Buck
member of Binge Thinkers
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DJ 2P
member of Alien Army
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DJ A.T.P. ( ATP )
<div class="interior-expandable-container"> <div class="interior-expandable">Gold Coast based Producer/ DJ A.T.P lays claim to accomplishments that few Australian and New Zealand artists can match. Few producers can proudly display a platinum plaque for co-writing a No. 1 Single. (Savage – Swing). Even less are responsible for defining the sound of an entire region, having worked with every local artist of note, including producing lead singles for different artists. However, only one Australian-based Hip-hop producer can lay claim to a single that hit the US billboard charts, featuring one America’s biggest Urban artists.A.T.P (Add To Playlist) founder and CEO of BeatKamp Muzik) can lay such a claim.After achieving No.1 Success with Savage’s breakout hit SWING, and eventual placement within the hit comedy, Knocked Up, New Z ealand born AT P launched an assault on the US charts that was unmatched in down under hip hop. Four years after its debut, a US remix of Swing featuring Multi-Platinum rapper Souljah Boy & Pittbull is currently being serviced on US radio. ( “swing” has just sold in excess of 2million copies,double platinum record status), a feature no New Zealand or australian hip-hop artist/producer has ever before achieved.)Performances @ Festivals like “The Big Day Out” ,”Super fest” and opening acts for Lupe,Eve,Xzibit,Naughty by Nature to name a few Have also earned ATP and Beatkamp a great fanbase audience & Show credibility.Not content with producing tracks for other artists (hit singles included!) ATP & BeatKamp muzik Have already Released a string of albums/mixtapes & Film/Videoclips across Australia/NZ TV, MTV, Channel V,Rage,Juice TV, C4 and has created a fitting introduction of a brand new sound to the down under region.ATP has Solidified himself firmly in the New Zealand music/Aus hip hop scene having collaborated & performed with the likes of some of down under`s most respected & successful Artists (360,Savage,Dkonz,The Collective,illy,Scribe,PNC,David dallas,Pieter T,Illegal Muzik,Aaradhna,to Name a few) “Speech” of arrested development also had Beatkamp produce For his japanese release.</div> <div>– ydney based Producer/Dj A.T.P. (Aza Tha Producer), founder of BeatKamp Muzik. As one of Australia and New Zealand’s most respected and in-demand music producers, ATP has gone on to achieve what only few could dare to imagine. As the proud recipient of a platinum plaque for co-writing the No. 1 US hit single <em>‘Swing’</em>for New Zealand hip hop artist Savage in 2010, that proved a definitive moment in the life of a producer hell bent on creating and defining the sound of the entire Australasian region. ATP has done the groundwork as a songwriter / producer, having lent his talent to the shaping of nearly every local urban artist in the region, from the producing of lead singles for a stable of different artists in the country. Clearly a producer who believes that the ingredients for the perfect beat lies in that light bulb ‘AHA’ moment accompanied by a thumping drum beat and a mixture of hip hop, soul and creativity is all that is needed make him switch into production overdrive. ATP has secured himself firmly in the New Zealand & Australian music industries with stellar collaborations in which he has either produced or co-written along with the likes of some of Aerotera’ s most respected & successful artists: Savage, Dkonz, Scribe, PNC, David Dallas, Pieter T, Illegal Muzik, Aaradhna, Donell Lewis to name a few. Closer to shore ATP adds to his impressive list of artists he has worked with namely: 360,Illy,Will Singe of X factors The Collective, Bombsquad, Bonnie Anderson, Jessica Mauboy, LazyJ, Joel Fletcher and globally U.S rapper Speech (of Arrested Development), Eric Bellinger, Soulja Boy and Pitbull. The list goes on but the prove is in the pudding, ATP and Beatkamp Musik are stepping to the beat of their own drum, chartering musical territories unmarked by any other music producers in this corner of the world and leaving their mark on not just the hip hop community but the global music as a whole</div> <div>– <em>I give everything I work on 120% I stand by my product/art + keeps clients coming back. The Client list is long. I have either produced, Ghost produced or collaborated over a number of different genres. I can name a few off the top- Savage, Pitbull, Soulja Boy, Scribe, Speech from Arrested Development, Eric Bellinger, David Dallas, PNC, Illy, 360, Dj Nino Brown, Mathieu Hykus, Joel Fletcher, Jessica Mauboy, Bonnie Anderson, Miracle, Aaradhna, Illegal Musik, Pieter T, Donell Lewis, Ezra James, MXXWLL, DJ Kronic, Will Singe (X Factor), Fortify, Brooke Evers, Lazy J, Tim Omaji, Reigan Derry (X Factor), Bomb Squad, DJ Butcher, Deceptikonz, Bec Quinn (X Factor), J Williams, Vince Harder and the list goes on…..There is still a few I can’t mention yet until released.</em><em>I don’t really have a bucket list I like to keep my eyes and ears open for a fresh sound that gives me that “Light Bulb Moment” and want to work/collab with someone.</em></div> </div> <div></div> <em>My journey in Hip Hop and Music started at a young age. I grew up around a Musical family who played in Band’s and Church. As a kid in the late 80’s/90’s I was inspired by Michael Jackson, Bob Marley & Bobby Brown. It wasn’t until high school that I really got into West Coast Rap & Hip Hop. If I can remember it was Straight Outta Compton, All Eyes on Me, Snoop Dogg (Doggy Style) albums that kicked started my journey. Dr Dre and early Timbaland were my early inspirations for production.</em> <em>Coming from a Musical background & playing the Guitar I’ve always had melodies in my head that needed to be brought to life. So I studied up on recording software, mastered it & that’s exactly what I did. (Brought the ideas to life.) Passion, Drive & Knowledge of the game is what has kept me here so long.</em> <em>I think the quality of production in Australia and Australian Music is in a good place right now across most genres. From experience a lot of U.S/International Artists have hit me up for beats with that down under Future RnB or Electronic Hip Hop type sound, since local artists like Lorde, Flume, Iggy, Timmy Trumpet, Savage have broken down the U.S barrier on a Billboard scale. Also the quality of unknown upcoming producers I’ve worked with are super dope with a newskool outlook on fusing Electronic/Deep House/Down Tempo Music with Hip Hop. Sounds new and fresh, I love it!</em> <em>Blueprint…..hmmmm. Australia major labels are usually asking me for U.S or chart sounding urban club bangers. TBH there isn’t really a blueprint for Kiwi/Poly/Maori Producers. I’m actually creating and documenting a Blueprint now as I go along. Hopefully opening doors so in future I can help others and there will be the Blueprint to follow.</em>
New South Wales|Queensland
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Dj ADFU
Started in 2001
Palestinian born, Adfu first set foot on australian soil in 1991 and has been in Adelaide ever since. Hibernating in his bedroom, Adfu began to master his crafts of both turntablism and sound engineering. He interacted with like minded musicians and began a friendship with Golden Era records artists Vents, The Funkoars and Hilltop Hoods. Adfu’s first official release was in 2005, when he dropped ‘Part A’, an EP with his fellow collaborators Adroit Effusive, ‘Part E’ then followed in 2007. In 2010, Adfu engineered, mixed and mastered Adroits’ debut album, named ‘The Album’, in addition to scratching on all 19 tracks featured on that album. At the same time, Fu was also deep in projects with The Funkoars, both in the studio and on the touring circuit. He features on the latest two Oars albums, ‘the Hangover’ on Bootleg it, and ‘the Quickening’ on ‘WSDL’. In early 2011, Adfu became an integral part of Vents ARIA Nominated sophomore album ‘Marked for Death’. He formed a hard to top trio with Funkoars member, Trials and Vents. His work on ‘Marked for Death’ touched both the creative and engineering aspects of the album, from scratch hooks to recording vocals and mixing. Adfu is also one half of a newly formed group, with Trials of The Funkoars called, ‘Theory of Face’. The Duo’s 5 track digital EP, ‘Demz Sqidz’, was released in March 2011 and is available on iTunes. Apart from his work in the studio, Adfu also has an extensive tour history, smashing the stage on the road with the Funkoars, Hilltop Hoods and predominately Vents, where his skills step outside the decks and doubles as a hype man, adding an intriguing aspect to their powerful live set. With the release of the 2012 Golden Era Mixtape mixed entirely by Adfu getting the year started, things only seem to be getting busier for the multi-talented turntabalist/ sound engineer.
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Dj Agent 86
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DJ Allstar
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DJ Anthony Scratchnuts
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Dj Arks
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Melbourne VIC
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DJ Armee
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DJ Arson
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Dj ASK
1990 DMC Winner, dj and member of Cross Fader Raiders <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-126617" src="https://australianhiphopdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/Vapours-Mag-6-1990-207x300.jpg" alt="" width="207" height="300" /> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2u2QzB2VxrM&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkWfA7R8ymY https://hearthis.at/boogie-down-under-hip-hop-show/australian-made-show-14/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lklv2uy5ePU&feature=youtu.be
Sydney NSW
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Dj B.Two
Dj B.Two – from Victoria
Queensland
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Dj Bacon
Australian full time DJ / turntablist & producer. Hip Hop megamix boss. Recognised and supported by the likes of Ice-T, Chuck-D & Beastie Boys.
Queensland
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Dj Blaze
A dedicated enthusiast of the genre since 1984, DJ Blaze is well and truly a hip-hop veteran. Dynamic behind the decks, Blaze is soon to relocate from Sydney to Melbourne, but before that we’ve got one last chance to see the man in action as he supports turntable legend Grandmaster Flash. ITM’s Jayb got the low down on what been keep Blaze busy of late. How did you discover Hip Hop ; what made you want to become more than just a listener? Hip hop overwhelmed me in 84. I just freaked out at discovering that various things like graffiti art, b-boying, electro, rapping were all part ; parcel of a phenomenon from the South Bronx. At first it was totally alien from everything I had grown up with, yet I felt extremely drawn to all these aspects. I was fascinated ; wanted to know more about what it was ; who created it. I became obsessed with finding out more. I knew it wasn’t a passing moment. It changed my life. Pretty much the same reason that people were affected by Star Wars. It may sound trivial to most, but there are some things in life that have a greater power than what was intended. It’s all happenstance through age ; timing. I was lucky to have been the right age when it appeared. I wasn’t into music at all prior to that. What are your views on the current Hip Hop scene in Australia (do you think Hip Hop in general has sold out for commercial success ; that’s why homegrown scenes such as Australia ; England are growing) I’ve never seen it so active. There have many years of quiet despair where most of us older cats felt a sense of doom ; nowhereness. Thankfully in the last 3 years there has been a huge spurt of creativity ; a proliferation of artists ; labels. Seems like we are getting ourselves together ; finally making the Australian public aware that something is going on in the suburbs ; inner city. The crap that they try to pass off as hip hop via the major labels is an annoyance. Kinda like when Hammer was around, you felt bad saying you were into hip hop/rap because people associated the worst aspects of the music with circus rubbish like him. Who the hell wants to be aligned with the balloon-pant wearing ‘holy ghost boy’ (his 1st MC name by the way). Just as who wants to make themselves sound like a dumb shithead by buying all that stupid ‘thug’ crap. Some people seem to get a kick out of it for various reasons. So the only way that I see the scene growing is by being able to relate to your audience so that it works both ways. They see a bit of themselves reflected in the music by local artists then offer support by attending shows ; buying records, cd’s etc… The question is…What are they doing it for? To become a pop star or to use it merely as a vehicle for self-expression. Your working hard on your album, when can we expect to hear some of the beats ; will it all be Hip Hop flava? It will obviously be mostly hip hop related. I’m pretty much a beauty kinda guy. I’ll be working with Sleeping Monk for sure. Our history dates back 10 years now ; I love his rhyme style ; punchlines. Getting him motivated is another thing. He’s getting better. I’ll have a few b-boy oriented things as well. Gotta keep that uptempo funk thing happening. Most of the stuff is over the 100bpm threshold, something that is ignored in today’s hip hop. I’m also going to attempt some Miami bass manoeuvres. My aim is to at least do one electro track. I feel I have to give something back to what inspired me in the first place. That is further down the track though. You’ve been mixing since 1988 when you bought your 2nd turntable (two always helps I guess), do you have a preference in creating or mixing beats? I prefer making beats, because it gives you sense of satisfaction that does not come from playing someone else’s music. This is not to say that I don’t appreciate what I am playing, on the contrary, it’s just a feeling of pride ; achievement when making music ; getting to play it on wax. I’m not the tightest deejay ; I know why. I suffer from impatience ; hurriedness. When I relax ; get into the groove I get my skills in check. I wouldn’t have a clue about mixing in key or any of that crap. I’m not interested. Too rigid ; boring. Hip hop has always had a different style of mixing that allows for more freedom ; abstractness. As for inspiration. It’s usually the music (ie records) or other deejays that don’t patronise to their audience. I am personally only interested in people who want to share a wealth of music that others ignore. Let them play the hits ; sureshots. I’m not interested in that audience. I want those that say, ‘okay I’m here. I paid to get in…give me something that I don’t know’. If it’s a good tune ; it works, people will respond. Why do people have to be familiar with something to enjoy it. Of course people have their favourites, but at one stage they didn’t. Which Aussie up ; coming stars would you recommend we keep an ear out for? I like The Optimen from Qld. Fresh, funny ; no attitude. Keeping it entertaining in that early 90s way. Solomon Klepto from Melb. All round nice guy, very deep ; passionate. And needs to express himself. Present Tense from Canberra, if they ever get around to finishing their stuff. Hopefully Max Veritech from Perth will keep up his turntable compositions ; start to get some more original sounds ; phrases to cut. He’s on the right track though. To be honest, there are several established artist who make great stuff ; there are those that have potential with their passion, but I have yet to hear something that literally blows me out of the water. It must exist, but most of the stuff I hear demo wise is all pretty lacklustre. I’m a bit more picky than most, but why bother sending something to someone ; then explain with a million excuses about.. the quality is shit, we hurried it, my cat died that day, I lost my original rhymes, not our best stuff, etc… It’s amazing. You rarely get something that doesn’t have an excuse book attached. Where’s the confidence ; the ‘good stuff’. Grand Master Flash is one of if not the pioneer of Hip Hop, how would you measure his influence today? Would we even be talking about this without his involvement. I’m not so sure. He was a main cog in the machinations of the culture. Take him away ; the machinery would never have got off the ground. Sydney will be sad to lose your services, what are the reasons behind the move to Melbourne? Umm, er…a relationship! Very strong one with someone who understands where I’m coming from. And also, I see it as a nice change that might make me look at things in new perspective. To get away from familiarity ; a sort of sense of stagnancy that I feel I may have succumbed into. Besides I have friends down there that I like being with ; don’t communicate enough with while interstate. Now it’s their turn to listen to my bullshit. http://inthemix.junkee.com/dj-blaze-hip-hop-obsession/1611
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DJ Bonez
appeared on the compilation Culture Of Kings Volume 1 <b>J Bonez</b>, is a <a title="Hip hop" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip_hop">hip hop</a> <a title="Disc jockey" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disc_jockey">DJ</a> and <a title="Hip hop production" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip_hop_production">producer</a>, originally from <a class="mw-redirect" title="Sydney, New South Wales" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney,_New_South_Wales">Sydney, New South Wales</a> and currently based in <a class="mw-redirect" title="Melbourne, Victoria" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melbourne,_Victoria">Melbourne, Victoria</a>, <a title="Australia" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia">Australia</a>.DJ Bonez has been described as being at “the forefront of Australian DJ’ing culture as a performer and also catering to DJ’s worldwide with break beats and scratch records Bonez has been described as “one of Australia’s No. #1 live turntable assassins… in the forefront of Australian DJ’ing culture as a performer” <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-35265" src="https://australianhiphopdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/dj-bones-promo.png" /> https://soundcloud.com/theshift/lessons-in-oz-the-shift
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DJ Boomski
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DJ Bourbon Can
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DJ Brand
Victoria
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DJ Breez
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DJ Bribe ( Dj Angus )
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Dj Broke
Dj Broke – from NSW. 2015 Australian DMC Winner “It was an honour to be invited to work with such a prolific talent as Lance. I loved the idea behind Raw Material, so it was great to be able to explore the concept by taking the whole process a step further. For the mega-mix, the remixes and originals were broken down into stems and arranged in layers, so that everything could be reconstructed by scratching, juggling and mixing it together using turntables and a mixer. For the video, I wanted to make something that went against the grain of so many rock star DJ videos you see these days. I wanted it to be less about the DJ and more about the music and the technique. Matt Smolen at <a class="profileLink" href="https://www.facebook.com/balloontreeproductions/">Balloon Tree Productions</a> did an amazing job filming and putting the whole thing together.” – Broke aka Uncle Leo https://www.facebook.com/LanceFergusonMusic/videos/1481817311924119/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBRJrzQkHmI <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-126761" src="https://australianhiphopdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/dj-broke-pic-300x201.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="201" /> <blockquote>- Broke is the latest and greatest NSW DMC Champion to take out the Australian DMC championships and fly onwards to London to rep Australia at the 2015 World DMC finals. He set a new bench mark in Australian standards in terms of skill and techniques, his juggles and scratch sections were on fire as he displayed his now trademark cuts. He is well respected around t<span class="text_exposed_show">he hardcore scratch circles on this planet and a few other planets as well. His Third wave looper is turning heads at scratch training sessions around the world, if he’s not working on cool shit like his Fifth Wave looper (Link below) he’s on a scratch channel somewhere on the interwebs discussing the quantum mechanics of how many orbits you can fit in an orbit and how many click variants the human brain can process at any one time in any of the previous mentioned orbits within orbits. - J Fox Salute to Broke! </span></blockquote>
Melbourne VIC
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Dj Btwo
<div class="_5aj7 _3-8j"> <div class="_4bl9"> <div class="_3-8w"> <div id="id_5b345d3dcb0ef7f33050644" class="text_exposed_root text_exposed">Standing tall at the forefront of his craft, B.TWO was awarded Australia’s BEST DJ, multiple times Australian DJ Champion and top 5 best DJ at the WORLD DJ Cham<span class="text_exposed_show">pionships. He actively tours across Australia with some of the world’s most prolific artists’, Public Enemy, Talib Kweli, Hopsin, and Yelawolf, just to name a few. To top it off, he produces and runs his own record label, FATKIDS® Records. Not bad for a kid from Melbourne who continues to shape and pave the musical landscape for his city and beyond.</span></div> </div> </div> <div class="_4bl7"></div> </div> <div class="_5aj7 _3-8j"> <div class="_4bl7 _3-90 _a8s"><img class="_1579 img" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/rsrc.php/v3/yj/r/qQdQbnugvep.png" alt=" /></div> <div class="_4bl9"> <div class="_50f4">Awards</div> <div class="_3-8w"> OZ BEST DJ OF THE YEAR 4 x OZ DMC DJ CHAMPION </div> </div> </div>
Victoria
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Dj Buick
three times ACT DMC DJ Champion & member of Too Terrorble Tablists – having represented Canberra at the Australian finals in 2006/2007/2008, is an active club and support DJ for local and international artists. Now residing in Melbourne
Victoria
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Dj Butcher
member of Crate Creeps, and, Pure Product
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Dj Carrot
Tasmania
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DJ Chango Phat
Victoria
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DJ Clockwerk
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Dj Clockwork
former Dj for Thundamentals
New South Wales
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DJ Codeks
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DJ D'Opus
South Australia
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DJ Damage
Started in 1994
was in Brisbane mid 90s hip hop group Towering Inferno, and a member of the Big Rigs six turntable DJ team from the same period. DJ Damage is currently a member of The Optimen. He was a member of the turntablist crew the Terntable Jediz. He is also a member of Brisbane new jazz and funk band Step It Up.
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DJ Dameza
2005 Tasmanian DMC champion It’s a new world for DJ’s, many are left behind in the wake of those who are willing to embrace new technology and partner it with traditional, well honed skills. Able to mix, mash, cut and chop any material seen fit to keep the party alive, Dameza’s mixed media shows are an instant go-to for festivals, unique collaborations and showcase artistic events. Some of which include Redbull, Ten Days on the Island, Mona Foma/ Dark Mofo plus the highly coveted position of MONA’s own resident DJ. Running state of the art audio and video programs, Drum Machines and the most recent professional DJ equipment Dameza performs his traditional no holds barred turntablist / party rocking / mashup style but with the added immersive element of real-time mixed visuals, live video cameras and complex lighting. With the main focus being a good time, his engaging on stage persona and a multi faceted show have lead to being able to collaborate with live digital artists, instrumentalists and even street artists.<br /> Blending everything from the last 40 years of music, big screen, television, the vast depths of the internet and digital art and animation, his shows are always appealing across the board, sometimes tailored with an underlying ‘theme’ but they always are fast paced, energetic and unpredictable. This in conjunction with Dameza’s serious skill set on the turntables, live drums, original production and crowd hyping ability leads to a party only a few in Australia are touted as being able to provide.<br /> His reputation has continued to spread, both Australia wide and internationally, leading to a vast array of coveted support acts for the likes of DJ Shadow, Grandmaster Flash, Q-Bert and Mixmaster Mike. His prowess in live DJ performances has also had eyes and ears pinned, with requests from such acts as Young MC, RA the Rugged Man and Paris Wells to back them up in live shows as well as trekking the country with Golden Era Records award winning MC ‘Briggs’ as his official tour DJ. 2015 has seen Dameza team up with Drummer Alf Jackson to bring a true live element to his show, exploring the depths of live remixing and video manipulation teamed with impressive percussive elements.<br /> With an insatiable urge to stay a cut above the rest, Dameza sounds rings out worldwide and the best is surely yet to come.
Hobart TAS
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DJ Danielson
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DJ Darkside
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Dj Dcide
member of 750 Rebels & The Statesmen DJDCIDE aka DJDCE is the backbone of Karsniogenics – Co-Owner and Head-Honcho in charge. No stranger to the culture since his graffiti days of the early to late 90s, DJDCIDE took to the wheels of steel and began hitting Brisbane stages alongside vocalist MISS BROWN in 2000. By 2002 he was playing shows alongside Brothers Stoney and The Town Drunxxx, which is where the crew decided to formalize the group 750 REBELS as the force in Brisbane to be reckoned with. On top of his 750 commitments DJDCIDE has toured with many Australian hip-hop artists including BIAS B and REASON and runs the Karsniogenics label operations, making him one of the busiest men the game.DJDCIDE’s first collaborative release was the “Home Made” EP with MISS BROWN in 2005, followed up by “Begged Borrowed Or Stolen” alongside LEN ONE in 2006. Not to forget the 2007 750 REBELS release “Spit Vicious”, nor his work with LAZY GREY’s 2009 release “The Soundtrack” he then formed the production duo THE STATESMEN with MC/producer SEAN B in 2010, releasing the debut album “Drama To The Finish”, only to follow on with 750 REBELS ‘KOLD HEAT’ in 2014/2015. DJDCIDE has been the studio engineer on almost all of the label’s 19 releases to date, as well as designing many of the aforementioned brands and cover art packages for the label. He was also co-host come host of the former 4ZZZ Phattape Hip-hop Show for 8 years through the 2000s(Australia’s longest running hip-hop show of 23 years).
South Australia
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Dj Deadly
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DJ Debris
Produced ‘Back Once Again’ for the Hilltop Hoods in 1997 and appeared on the track ‘Shades Of Grey.’ In 1999 Debris, who was also a member of the Cross Bred Mongrels, replaced Next and became the Hilltop Hoods’ full-time DJ. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-93236" src="https://australianhiphopdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/xbred-disk-300x225.jpg" alt=" width="300" height="225" />
Blackwood SA
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DJ Defenda
solo artist, Dj for Dribbles & creator of The Australian Hip Hop Directory.
Victoria
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DJ Deft
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DJ Demize
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Dj Denno
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DJ Dex
Victoria
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Dj Dexta
DMC Winner 2000 & DJ for The Avalanches The Avalanches – ‘FRONTIER PSYCHIATRIST / DJ DEXTA 1999 DMC Routine’<br /> Something slightly different but definitely one of the most pinnacle moments in Aus music production for me. Dexta’s 99 DMC routine still to this day stands out as a masterpiece. You’ll notice around 1 minute in a lot of your favourite elements from Dexta’s group “The Avalanches” and their massive debut single that dropped a year later. One of the best djs/crews/tunes of its time and today. – Funkoars
Victoria
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DJ Diaz
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DJ Diverse
<h1 style="font-weight: inherit">DJ J-Red and DJ Diverse “1.2. Drop A Verse”</h1> <p style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: inherit"><span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: inherit">J-Red: I knew of Prowla but it wasn’t until I met him that I realised that he only lived a couple of streets away from me! Before I knew it I was riding my BMX to his joint and we’d just scratch. There was word of the <i><em style="font-weight: inherit">Rock Da City</em></i> comp goin’ on and I was just keen to get on a track. The only recording I’d done in the way of scratch tracks was using Cool Edit in ’95 on a shitty PC – You can’t even multi-track on that! So the opportunity to record a track was a blessing.</span> <p style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: inherit"><span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: inherit">I didn’t get to meet Diverse, he recorded his cuts in NSW and I just put them together here. I just took down a bunch of records that I thought would work together, wrote out a little script of what to do, and then bang! I was very hell-bent on, ‘I’ve gotta do every cut separate and it has to be a one-take sorta deal.’ I want what goes on the track to be the initial feeling. For me to punch shit in and do it one after the other was a dream. I was mainly a battle dude back then too, I wasn’t really concentrating on recording, but that’s what fired me up to do more.</span> https://hearthis.at/boogie-down-under-hip-hop-show/australian-made-show-6/
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DJ Dizar
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DJ dL
member of Mindfield
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DJ Doi
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DJ Dphy
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Dj Drizlax
Dj Drizlax – from Adelaide, started in 1999. Supported artists such as J-red, Dexter, Daniel Son, Decide and Nixon. DJ for Rigorous Records in Melbourne between 2005-2010. No longer active but still a serious record collector. <a href="http://rigorousrecordings.com/artists/">http://rigorousrecordings.com/artists/ </a><a href="https://www.discogs.com/artist/3188306-Drizlax">https://www.discogs.com/artist/3188306-Drizlax</a>
South Australia
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DJ Dyems
Victoria
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Dj EK
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Victoria
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DJ Elevate (Dj Elev8)
Started in 1999
member of Associated Illness – Victorian DMC Final 2013
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DJ Eli Westlake
“For those that don’t know of him, Eli was a writer, MC and DJ in the Sydney scene but most importantly he was a straight-up good bloke who will be terribly missed,” said one friend, MrIzz, in an online posting to the hip hop magazine <em>Stealth</em> Another Sydney-based hip hop artist, Scott Burns, wrote: “Eli had a heart of gold, a great supporter and artist within the local hip hop movement. This is tragic, still speechless. Rest in peace mate.” “Eli was a champion,” wrote Swarmy, while another poster, Rival, described Mr Westlake as “one of the nicest guys you could hope to meet, a true supporter of the scene”. “He had music in his blood and [I] was looking forward to hearing what he produced,” another bereaved friend, Magic D, wrote on the <em>Stealth</em> forum yesterday. Another poster, Sarmone, said: “As much as I know you’re probably in a better place mate, I’m selfish and wish you were still here.”
Sydney NSW
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Dj Excel aka ZULU KING EXCEL
Victoria
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Dj Faint One
DJ from Adelaide, South Australia
South Australia
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DJ Fib
DJ Fib – DJ from Brisbane. First release in 1995. https://bluntedstylus.bandcamp.com/album/blunted-stylus 0 Founding Member of Blunted Stylus, KGB Posse, Hype Magazine – Wize Lore, host of Phat Tape Hip Hop Show (4ZZZ), Down In The Basement (Artsound FM) and Groove You (2Ser) Radio Shows. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-38270" src="https://australianhiphopdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/Discotek-Nightclub-Brisbane-1988-300x221.jpg" alt=" width="300" height="221" />
Queensland
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DJ Fokus
Victoria
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DJ Force
Born and raised in Wollongong, DJ Force has been listening to Hip Hop music since 1989, when as a 9 year old kid started collecting tapes of such artist as DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, NWA, Public Enemy, LL Cool J, A Tribe Called Quest just to name a few. At the age of 17, Force decided to try his skills on the wheels of steel and became a DJ making mix tapes, supporting visiting crews and performing the occasional club spot in the Wollongong and Sydney area. After years of mastering his craft, he joined an emcee named T Boogie Ray to start the crew The Stimulations and sought out beats from local beat makers. Unable to get beats from local producers he decided to try his hand at making his own beats. His first effort “Steel City Rappin” was released on the 2001 Argonauts Album “The Journey”. The second beat he ever produced was also featured on that album, a DJ track called “At Home”. “Steel City Rappin” was well received with Triple J playing the track during daytime programming. Not a bad effort for the first beat he ever made. After the release, Force has produced exclusively for Sonny Syah however not releasing anything. DJ Force has produced all but one of the track for thr soon to be released’ Sonnt Syah Album “The Envelope: An audio Motion Picture” which features Fame, 13th Son, Trey, Steve Carfino and many more. He has been DJing in clubs for over 10 years and most recently held a residency at the Bustin’ nights in Wollongong. He has supported both local and international acts such as Koolism, The Herd, Bias B, Funkoars, Celsius, Reason, Katalyst, Aceyalone (USA), Mystro (UK) and many more over the years and is well respected in the Wollongong and Sydney Hip Hop scene for his ability to get a crowd moving. Keep a look out for the DJ Force debut release this year featuring O.C., Al-Shid and Sonny Syah.
Victoria
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DJ Fury
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Dj FX
Dj for Puah Hedz, and did the cuts on the first two Muph & Plutonic albums Taught by Excel & Dj Kash in 1992
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DJ Gala
Tasmania
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DJ Grotesque
Started in 2002
DJ Grotesque has been keeping busy on the Hobart club scene for quite a while now. From residencies, support slots, touring and festivals to promoting, hosting radio shows and production it’s no surprise that he won the Amplified Awards ‘DJ of the Year Award’ in 2010. With a passion for getting people to shake what their mothers gave them, he’s definitely become a dance floor favourite.With the firm belief that there are only two genres (good music and bad music!) his sets are always full of surprises, from Bobby McFerrin to House of Pain to Johnny Cash to Bassnectar nothing is out of bounds. He is also a firm believer that while people will always want to hear the classics, it’s the DJs job to open the audiences eyes to new music. The digital DJ revolution has opened a lot of avenues for creativity and DJ Grotesque has embraced the change with the addition of video to his repertoire. Keeping to his ‘anything goes’ musical tastes, his audio visual show takes everything from obscure instructional videos to classic cinema and throws it at the dancefloor. Now in his eighth year as a resident at local nightclub Mobius, he can also be seen most weekend playing at Cargo Bar bringing the funk vibe. He has also held down regular slots at Curlys, Syrup and Ivory. He has been fortunate enough to share a stage with the likes of Grandmaster Flash, Mix Master Mike, Z-Trip, Q-Bert, Lyrics Born, Ugly Duckling, The Hilltop Hoods, Bliss n Eso, Urthboy, The Herd and many more. He is also one of only three local DJs to have had the opportunity to play on the main stage at The Falls Festival in Marion Bay bringing in the new year after Michael Franti and Spearhead.<br /> For bookings contact <a href="mailto:djgrotesque@gmail.com">djgrotesque@gmail.com</a><br /> To keep up to date with new mixes and upcoming shows check:
Hobart TAS
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DJ H2O
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DJ Hacksaw
Victoria
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Dj Iced
Victoria
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Dj Idem
Idem – Aka Johnny Crates. from Melbourne Hip Hop Djing around town by 1989. He was one of the founding members of The DMA Crew and later became part of the RFK posse, producing a number of their early releases including “1992” on Trem’s debut “Sheer Talent” and the Raise tape “Tha Essence”. These days he’s still actively involved in music and production as well as owning the record label “Jaycees Records” with his partner Cassandra.
Victoria
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DJ Illa
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DJ Izm
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DJ J-Red
DJ J-Red is Australia’s only World DJ Champion, earning his prestigious title by taking out the World 2005 ITF Experimental Category in Prague in 2005. Known as the the DJ who introduced Video Turntablism to the battle scene, the road to the coveted world championship was a long and well fought one, forged through countless sets, battles, performances and routines around the globe. No stranger to the World DJ Competition Battle scene, J-red is also actually a very diverse DJ playing all styles of music, having learnt the ropes with Mobile DJing at age 11, at age 15 moving into R&B and Hip hop nightclubs under the guidance of Melbourne R&B pioneer DJ John Casa (Central Station/Wicked records). J-Red then entered his first DJ Battle at age 19 the ‘Brown Sugar DJ competition’ @Silvers nightclub in Melbourne walking out with $1000 cash for his excellent blend of Club music and scratch abilities. He then became a Radio DJ on KISS FM with fellow DMC/ITF DJ champion DJ Kuya mixing live on 4 turntables at age 20 on the Turnstyles show. J-Red started running nights in the late 90s and early 2000s like ‘Fresh!’, ‘All good!’ and ‘Madizms’ known for pulling 800 people to 2 levels of Hip hop and Funk at The Laundry on a Monday night with absolutely no promo, just a really good mix of music and turntable dexterity which led to residencies at ‘The Lounge’, ‘First Floor’ and the very popular ‘Honky Tonks’. J-Red then went on to throwing his signature cuts on a number of Vinyl and CD releases for record labels Nuffsaid, Unkut recordings, Obese recordings and Crookneck records, all of which are all known to go for top dollar now in the collectors market to this day, chuffed to say ‘not once have i ended up in a JB bargain bin!’ In 2006 J-Red wanted to take his World ITF Experimental DJ title further, he jumped at the chance to help ‘Heavyweight TV’ for Channel 31 which led to him becoming a TV producer for his next project ‘J-Red’s Video Throwdown’ also shown on Channel 31 around Australia where he mixed music video clips on ‘Pioneer DVJ-X1’ DVD Turntables with all the best mixing juggling and scratch precision he’s known for on a set of Technics Turntables. Pioneer Electronics took notice and J-Red was then made a Pioneer DJ Ambassador, giving feedback to engineers in Japan while showcasing with some of the biggest names in the industry all around Australia and parts of Asia. Having played to at venues and nightclubs in London, Prague, Vienna, Los Angeles, Japan, Singapore the list goes on as you can picture. Gone are the days of lugging 3 crates of records around 5 nights a week all over the country as the DJ’s adopted Serato, J-Red is still known to pull out an all Vinyl set every now and then for a bit of fun. Whatever format, whatever mixer whatever crowd, whether at Brixton Academy in London in front of 4000 people, or at The Met in Brisbane for a couple of Thousand, J-Red will always take you on an epic journey filled with a great selection, great mixing and his signature precision and charm that only he is capable of in the mix. Appeared on Culture of Kings Vol. 2 Released in 2002 <h1 style="font-weight: inherit">DJ J-Red and DJ Diverse “1.2. Drop A Verse”</h1> <p style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: inherit"><span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: inherit">J-Red: I knew of Prowla but it wasn’t until I met him that I realised that he only lived a couple of streets away from me! Before I knew it I was riding my BMX to his joint and we’d just scratch. There was word of the <i><em style="font-weight: inherit">Rock Da City</em></i> comp goin’ on and I was just keen to get on a track. The only recording I’d done in the way of scratch tracks was using Cool Edit in ’95 on a shitty PC – You can’t even multi-track on that! So the opportunity to record a track was a blessing.</span> <p style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: inherit"><span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: inherit">I didn’t get to meet Diverse, he recorded his cuts in NSW and I just put them together here. I just took down a bunch of records that I thought would work together, wrote out a little script of what to do, and then bang! I was very hell-bent on, ‘I’ve gotta do every cut separate and it has to be a one-take sorta deal.’ I want what goes on the track to be the initial feeling. For me to punch shit in and do it one after the other was a dream. I was mainly a battle dude back then too, I wasn’t really concentrating on recording, but that’s what fired me up to do more.</span> After touring the world numerous times, playing DJ sets and battling DJs in cities like London, Los angeles, Japan, and Singapore. Add to that playing alongside such influential artists such as Jurassic 5, Ozomatli, Black keys, Gangstarr, Afrika Bambatta, Black eyed peas, Method man, Redman, Public enemy, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Rahzel, Kool keith, Masta Ace – already you get a sense of how seriously he takes his DJing to new heights. This is just the tip of the iceberg!! DJ J-RED was introduced to the decks at an extremely early age, busting stylus’s and turnatables at the age of 4!!. He started djing parties at the age of 11, playing Funk, Reggae, Rock, Hip-Hop and everything in between. He started Djing at underage events at the age of 13, and moved into overage clubs at the age of 16. He had learnt alot of his mentors about mixing programming and keeping the vibe with different groups of people within the room. At the age of 17 he entered his first DMC battle placing 3rd, little did he know he would be the only Dj with 8 National titles buy the time he had released his first (legal) mix cd – Streets Ahead on Crookneck/Stomp. He also pioneered a Hip-hop Turntablist mix show on KISS 90 FM along with Dj Kuya, Australias first show of its kind. He has appeared on numerous TV shows displaying his skills and spreading knowlege of the artform to all audiences. He has received awards from numerous websites, most recently voted Australias best Urban mix Dj, Turntablist and mix-tape Dj on www.ozhiphop.com – Australias largest online Hip-Hop community! He has received amazing reviews from all over the world in regards to his releases and performances. And last but certainly not least he’s the Dj for Melbournes premier Hip-hop crew – Lyrical Commission – www.unkutrecordings.com . The rep grows bigger… <h3>Battlescars</h3> 1999 2ND PLACE VICTORIAN TECHNICS / DMC CHAMPIONSHIPS 2000 REIGNING BROWN SUGAR CHAMPION 2000 2ND PLACE VICTORIAN TECHNICS / DMC CHAMPIONSHIPS 2001 VICTORIAN TECHNICS / DMC TEAM CHAMPION 2001 VICTORIAN TECHNICS / DMC SOLO CHAMPION 2001 2ND PLACE AUSTRALIAN DMC SOLO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2001 1ST PLACE AUSTRALIAN TECHNICS / DMC TEAM CHAMPION 2001 1ST PLACE AUSTRALIAN / NEW ZELAND VESTAX CHAMPION 2001 WORLD TECHNICS / DMC COMPETITOR IN LONDON 2001 1ST PLACE VESTAX AUS / NEW ZEALAND CHAMPION 2001 WORLD VESTAX COMPETITOR IN HOLLYWOOD 2002 2ND PLACE VICTORIAN TECHNICS / DMC CHAMPIONSHIPS 2002 1ST PLACE AUSTRALIAN TECHNICS / DMC TEAM CHAMPION 5TH PLACE IN THE WORLD TEAM FINAL 2002 2003 QUIKSILVER CLUB MIX VICTORIAN CHAMPION 2003 VICTORIAN ITF SCRATCHING CHAMPION 2003 VICTORIAN ITF ADVANCEMENT CHAMPION 2003 VICTORIAN TECHNICS / DMC CHAMPION 2003 AUSTRALIAN TECHNICS / DMC TEAM CHAMPION 2003 AUSTRALIAN QUIKSILVER CLUB MIX CHAMPION 2003 AUSTRALIAN ITF SCRATCHING CHAMPION 2003 2ND PLACE AUSTRALIAN ITF ADVANCEMENT· 2003 4TH PLACE WORLD TECHNICS / DMC TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS WITH THE DIRTY DUO. 2004 AUSTRALIAN TECHNICS / DMC TEAM CHAMPION. 2004 WORLD TECHNICS / DMC BATTLE FOR SUPREMACY SCRATCHED · 2004 4th PLACE WORLD TECHNICS / DMC TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS WITH THE DIRTY DUO. 2005 AUSTRALIAN ITF ADVANCEMENT CATEGORY CHAMPION 2005 AUSTRALIAN ITF TEAM CATEGORY CHAMPION 2005 WORLD ITF EXPERIMENTAL CATEGORY CHAMPION – DJ J-Red is Australia’s only World DJ Champion, earning his prestigious title by taking out the World 2005 ITF Experimental Category in Prague in 2005. Known as<span class="text_exposed_show"> the DJ who introduced Video Turntablism to the battle scene, the road to the coveted world championship was a long and well fought one, forged through countless sets, battles, performances and routines around the globe.<br /> No stranger to the World DJ Competition Battle scene, J-red is also actually a very diverse DJ playing all styles of music, having learnt the ropes with Mobile DJing at age 11, at age 15 moving into R&B and Hip hop nightclubs under the guidance of Melbourne R&B pioneer DJ John Casa (Central Station/Wicked records).<br /> J-Red then entered his first DJ Battle at age 19 the ‘Brown Sugar DJ competition’ @Silvers nightclub in Melbourne walking out with $1000 cash for his excellent blend of Club music and scratch abilities. He then became a Radio DJ on KISS FM with fellow DMC/ITF DJ champion DJ Kuya mixing live on 4 turntables at age 20 on the Turnstyles show.<br /> J-Red started running nights in the late 90s and early 2000s like ‘Fresh!’, ‘All good!’ and ‘Madizms’ known for pulling 800 people to 2 levels of Hip hop and Funk at The Laundry on a Monday night with absolutely no promo, just a really good mix of music and turntable dexterity which led to residencies at ‘The Lounge’, ‘First Floor’ and the very popular ‘Honky Tonks’.<br /> J-Red then went on to throwing his signature cuts on a number of Vinyl and CD releases for record labels Nuffsaid, Unkut recordings, Obese recordings and Crookneck records, all of which are all known to go for top dollar now in the collectors market to this day, chuffed to say ‘not once have i ended up in a JB bargain bin!’<br /> In 2006 J-Red wanted to take his World ITF Experimental DJ title further, he jumped at the chance to help ‘Heavyweight TV’ for Channel 31 which led to him becoming a TV producer for his next project ‘J-Red’s Video Throwdown’ also shown on Channel 31 around Australia where he mixed music video clips on ‘Pioneer DVJ-X1’ DVD Turntables with all the best mixing juggling and scratch precision he’s known for on a set of Technics Turntables. Pioneer Electronics took notice and J-Red was then made a Pioneer DJ Ambassador, giving feedback to engineers in Japan while showcasing with some of the biggest names in the industry all around Australia and parts of Asia.<br /> Having played to at venues and nightclubs in London, Prague, Vienna, Los Angeles, Japan, Singapore the list goes on as you can picture. Gone are the days of lugging 3 crates of records around 5 nights a week all over the country as the DJ’s adopted Serato, J-Red is still known to pull out an all Vinyl set every now and then for a bit of fun.<br /> Whatever format, whatever mixer whatever crowd, whether at Brixton Academy in London in front of 4000 people, or at The Met in Brisbane for a couple of Thousand, J-Red will always take you on an epic journey filled with a great selection, great mixing and his signature precision and charm that only he is capable of in the mix.</span> Australia’s only World DJ mixing champion! International Turntablist Federation (ITF) World champion 2005 held in Prague! 13 x Australian DJ Champion DMC, ITF, <span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="text_exposed_show">Vestax Quiksilver etc, etc</span></span>World Experimental ITF DJ Champion 2005 – undefeated* 1998 3RD PLACE VICTORIAN TECHNICS / DMC CHAMPIONSHIPS* 1999 2ND PLACE VICTORIAN TECHNICS / DMC CHAMPIONSHIPS* 2000 REIGNING BROWN SUGAR CHAMPION* 2000 2ND PLACE VICTORIAN TECHNICS / DMC CHAMPIONSHIPS ** 2001 VICTORIAN TECHNICS / DMC TEAM CHAMPION ** 2001 VICTORIAN TECHNICS / DMC SOLO CHAMPION * 2001 2ND PLACE AUSTRALIAN DMC SOLO CHAMPIONSHIPS *** 2001 1ST PLACE AUSTRALIAN TECHNICS / DMC TEAM CHAMPION *** 2001 1ST PLACE AUSTRALIAN / NEW ZEALAND VESTAX CHAMPION * 2001 WORLD TECHNICS / DMC COMPETITOR IN LONDON * 2001 WORLD VESTAX COMPETITOR IN HOLLYWOOD – RANKED 5TH IN THE WORLD FOR SOLO EFFORTS 2001 * 2002 2ND PLACE VICTORIAN TECHNICS / DMC CHAMPIONSHIPS ***2002 1ST PLACE AUSTRALIAN TECHNICS / DMC TEAM CHAMPION – 5TH PLACE IN THE WORLD TEAM FINAL 2002 ** 2003 QUIKSILVER CLUB MIX VICTORIAN CHAMPION ** 2003 VICTORIAN ITF SCRATCHING CHAMPION ** 2003 VICTORIAN ITF ADVANCEMENT CHAMPION ** 2003 VICTORIAN TECHNICS / DMC CHAMPION *** 2003 AUSTRALIAN TECHNICS / DMC TEAM CHAMPION *** 2003 AUSTRALIAN QUIKSILVER CLUB MIX CHAMPION ** 2003 VICTORIAN ITF SCRATCHING CHAMPION ** 2003 VICTORIAN ITF ADVANCEMENT CHAMPION *** 2003 AUSTRALIAN ITF SCRATCHING CHAMPION ** 2003 2ND PLACE AUSTRALIAN ITF ADVANCEMENT -2003 4TH PLACE WORLD TECHNICS / DMC TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS WITH THE DIRTY DUO. *** 2004 AUSTRALIAN TECHNICS / DMC TEAM CHAMPION. *** 2004 WORLD TECHNICS / DMC BATTLE FOR SUPREMACY SCRATCHED -2004 4th PLACE WORLD TECHNICS / DMC TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS WITH THE DIRTY DUO. ** 2005 VICTORIAN ITF ADVANCEMENT CHAMPION ** 2005 VICTORIAN ITF EXPERIMENTAL CHAMPION (DVJ VISUAL BATTLE ROUTINE) *** 2005 AUSTRALIAN ITF TEAM CHAMPION WITH FINGERTRICKS TURNTABLE ARTISTS *** 2005 AUSTRALIAN ITF EXPERIMENTAL CHAMPION (DVJ VISUAL BATTLE ROUTINE) *** 2005 AUSTRALIAN ITF ADVANCEMENT CHAMPION https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlk_Abcf7UQ https://soundcloud.com/theshift/lessons-in-oz-the-shift
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Dj Johnny Idem
Started in 1989
<strong>John Idem has been involved in the Melbourne Hip Hop scene since the early 80’s. He started out collecting Hip Hop records in 1983 and was Djing around town by 1989. He was one of the founding members of The DMA Crew and later became part of the RFK posse, producing a number of their early releases including “1992” on Trem’s debut “Sheer Talent” and the Raise tape “Tha Essence”. These days he’s still actively involved in music and production as well as owning the record label “Jaycees Records” with his partner Cassandra. </strong> In 1989 I started Djing for mc’s , cuttin records back and forth for rhymers. I remember doing a show at the Metro with a bunch of Mc’s, this is 1990, Seany B from the Statesmen , Madhat (who is “Ron B Me ” now, we are doing a new album together this year), Reason, Voitek (when he used to rap), Raph and his crew, just a bunch of dudes. The show was off the hook, I was sweatin after that show, it was Mad! I was spinnin hip hop records at hip hop nights soon after that for a few years until i got into spinnin the funk and soul in 95. – Idem I first met up with Frenzie who had met Trem and Raise , they were originally from Geelong. I also met Brad through Frenzie too. I met Rob Nat and Bob Balans through PBS and DJ Krisy. She had played a demo of theirs that they sent into her and I told Trem that I reckon these guys are really good and that they had potential and that we should all make tracks . By the mid 90’s I went off and did my funk thing and Djing a lot at clubs and stuff. I went overseas in 1997 and was dealing a lot of records and trading stuff and was busy doin my thing and about that time Trem and the guys went onto form Lyrical Commission. Good on em I knew they could do it , them guys are hell good rhymers! – Idem
Victoria
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Dj Junior
2006 West Australian Scribble Jam Champion 3 x West Australian DMC Champion (1996, 1997, 2004) www.DJJunior.com.au <a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdjjunior.com.au&v=VoU-0iGBm1U&event=video_description&redir_token=mDFf-If1MOqxll-8XNrTpFyTNd18MTUzMDE2MjQ5NkAxNTMwMDc2MDk2">https://www.facebook.com/djjunior.com.au</a>
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Dj Just1
DJ Just1 does not only hold down the club scene, he keeps it in a jugular-crushing headlock that no other DJ can break through. It’s in the environmen<span class="text_exposed_show">t of the Canberra club scene that he has earned his rep as the Australian Capital’s number one Hip-Hop and R&B DJ. First earning his DJ props through a State DMC Championship title in 2004, DJ Just1 has successfully walked the shaky line between turntablist and party DJ, maintaining a high level of recognition and respect in both areas of the DJ craft. Since taking the crown he has been one of the busiest in the business, becoming a major fixture at RnB and Hip-Hop clubs all over the city, current residencies include: Chinese Laundry, The Ivy, Meche, Academy, North Bar etc… It’s Just1’s diversity as well as his intricate turntable skill’s that has seen him go beyond the club realm and onto the big stage for notable music festivals including Good Vibrations in Sydney – 2008, 2009 & 2010 and Canberra’s Foreshore Music Festival in 2008, 2009 & 2010. Just1 is also the first name in the DJ rolodex when it comes to booking a true party-starter to warm-up crowds at some of the biggest tours, including: Busta Rhymes, Cypress Hill, Naughty by Nature, Pharoahe Monch, Q-Tip, Pharcyde, Kid Cudi, Arrested Development, 112, Wale, Gym Class Heroes, Next, Jean Grae, Dj Craze, Cut Chemist (Jurassic 5), Dj Z-Trip, Spinderella, Dru Hill, Horace Brown, Chauncey Black, Bone Thugs & Harmony, Supernatural, Fatman Scoop and more. Despite being in the game for more than a minute, the momentum behind DJ Just1 is only just starting to build. With the next music festival season less than six months away and offers from club promoters throughout Australia coming his way thick and fast, Just1 is set to be leading the wave of new generation DJs to watch out for. With 8 years of daily fine tuning behind the turntables and constant work within the ACT club scene, there are few people in the Canberra music industry with the experience and respect that Just1 can lay claim to. If you’re ever in town, the chances are you’ll find Just1 easily enough- rocking a fitted cap and a crisp pair of Air Force 1s on his feet, DJ Just1 will either be at the bar, in the VIP or more than likely tearing it up behind the decks at the biggest and best party any night of the week. How many DJ’s does it take to rock a party? Just1!</span> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-101655" src="https://australianhiphopdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/dj-just1-flyer-212x300.jpg" alt=" width="212" height="300" /> https://www.mixcloud.com/djjust1/
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DJ Kash
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Wantirna VIC
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DJ Katch
Brisbane Dj & Founder of Hydrofunk Records, member of Resin Dogs & 2Dogs, Radio Host & Promoter Did the cuts for Regurgitator’s ‘Kung Foo Sing.’ Began in the Brisbane band ‘Elevate’ Resin Dogs formed in 1996 Started Hydrofunk Records in 1994 <img class="wp-image-38269 size-medium" src="https://australianhiphopdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/Nightmare-by-Katch-Nice-South-Brisbane-1988-300x129.jpg" /> https://m.soundcloud.com/beersbeatsthebiz/dj-katch
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Dj KC
DMC Winner 1992 & 1993 and world finalist in 1992 <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium">As a kid growing up in suburban Sydney, KC found a passion for Funk and Hip Hop at an early age. He loved the whole culture and was embedded in all elements but when he heard “Adventures on the wheels” by Grandmaster Flash in the early 80’s, he was immediately hooked as for the first time he heard how songs could be dramatically manipulated by a DJ. He could not afford turntables at the time so he experimented with dual tape decks which he later used to make mixed music for the choreography and rehearsals of his break dance crew “Electro Breakers”. The crew used the mixes for the shows and regular gigs at shopping centers across Sydney, suburban clubs, and even at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. This was his first taste of performing in front of thousands of people at a young age of 16 and after the huge injection of adrenaline he knew that performance and music was going to be his lifetime passion.</span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium">At the age of 17 he was given a mixer as a birthday present, but he had no decks so he took apart the home stereo and to make a DJ coffin. From that point on he was obsessed, constantly making mix tapes for all his friends at school, doing private parties, functions and started to make a name for himself.</span> <table border="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" width="54%"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium">KC was determined to excel in this new found art of DJing but he found that he could only go so far teaching himself through experimentation as DJs were scarce at the time. However when he stumbled on a worldwide DJ community called DMC which branched in Australia 1988, it opened up doors for him to progress in this art. He was now able to learn from videos of DJ champions worldwide performing the scratches, fast mixing and tricks that could only be heard on imported audio tapes in Australia at the time. Through this inspiration he trained day and night non-stop for a year and in 1989 he entered a local DJ battle in Sydney’s west where to his surprise won first place.</span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium">He was now more confident and decided to enter the dmc national finals in 1990 where he came second in the state. He persisted and in 1992 he won the Australian Championships by perfecting the new found beat juggling technique and utilizing 4 turntables. KC kept winning all competitions and DJ Battles up until 1996 when he teamed up with DJ A$K (1990 Australian DMC Champ) and Skizo (Italy’s renown hip hop dj). He ended up representing Australia 3 times with a 5th placing in the world in 1993 when he performed with 4 turntables at the “Ministry of Sound” U.K and went up against the likes of Q Bert, Mix Master Mike, Crazy B, Noise, and Rectangle. That same year KC was also awarded “Best Creativity in Mixing” at Australia’s first R&B Awards hosted by Mike Scott of “Ten Wedge”.</span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium">KC retired from battles in 1996 but kept on rocking all major clubs and parties across Australia with mind blowing club sets that always left the crowd in awe. Being a lover of all music and genres he was able to play all styles from underground hip hop jams to club house and major raves. However KC never lost his grass roots and kept a funky soul flavor to all the different genres that he played. KC was also well known for his 4 deck demos during this period and in 1995 he was approached by a rep from DENON to launch their new mixer. He did not know it at the time but he became the first Australian DJ to be officially sponsored by a corporation to showcase their products: DENON (1995), Technics (1996), Intimidation (1997) and Vestax in (1999). DJ KC was also the first DJ to showcase and perform at corporate tradeshows like ENTECH EXPO in 1997 and found himself in demand from all major companies that wanted to push their products.</span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium">He did many national tours for these companies and promoted their products in various clubs in each state. He was featured with a tutorial CD Insert in the cover of Australia’s highly acclaimed magazine for music technology, “Next Music”. He also started his own weekly column called “Hot Stuff” in the popular street press “3d world” as editor and reviewer of latest DJ equipment. He contributed his work to other urban street mags “On the Street Magazine” and “Request Mag”. In radio he did a weekly show “Turntablistics” to dedicate pioneering DJs that put scratching on wax with DJ Mark Walton on “Radio Dex”. On TV he has appeared and showcased on BBC UK’s “Club Choice”, Channel V, Arena, “Australia Uncovered” (Sky U.K), and Ground Zero (SBS).</span> KC has played alongside pioneers like Jam Master Jay (Run DMC), Kool Herc (Founder of Hip Hop), Ca$h Money, 3 X World Champ DJ Craze and A Track to name a few. As a party rocker that could play to any crowd, KC is in high demand in all genres of music in diverse clubs and festivals across Australia which has kept him extremely busy throughout the 20 years of his DJ Career. He now focuses on teaching the art of DJing to upcoming DJs and appears as special guest at clubs and parties across Australia and Melbourne where he now resides.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-43543" src="https://australianhiphopdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/dj-ask-1-225x300.jpg" />
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Dj Kuya
The Australian music community is honouring pioneering local producer DJ Kuya (real name Arsenio Fabay) who passed away this week. <div class="content-ad"> <div id="evolve_ad_gpt_widget-21" class="widget_evolve_ad_gpt_widget"><span style="font-size: 14px">The death of the three-time Victorian DMC State champion has been confirmed by his label The Operatives, who took to Facebook to break the sad news to fans.</span></div> </div> “Today is a tough day for all of us at the ops camp,” they write. Read more at http://musicfeeds.com.au/news/respected-melbourne-producer-dj-kuya-died/#J0QIGcUagFLssmeE.99 pioneered a Hip-hop Turntablist mix show on KISS 90 FM along with Dj J-Red, Australias first show of its kind. He claimed the Australian ITF DJ title in 1999, and released his debut EP <em>Dark Days</em> in 2017 when Arsenio Fabay was 14 he taught his little brother, Dexter, how to DJ, having learned himself two years prior. Their first turntable was one he requested for his birthday. The two of them would play over the radio. <div class="_50f4">Band Members</div> <div class="_3-8w">DJ Kuya, Grumpy Uncle, Seppukuya, Armin De Ghetto, Illuminasty, MixMaster MarketingManager, Total Harmonic Collapse, Cutmaster Caffiene</div> <div> -While technology might have made it easier to become a DJ, few are able to connect with their audience quite like <b>DJ KUYA</b>. With almost thirty years experience and three Victorian DMC State titles (1998-2000) and earning the Australian ITF DJ title in 1999, it seems <b>DJ KUYA </b>has done it all. <b>DJ KUYA</b> has been in demand for a huge variety, including supports for PUBLIC ENEMY, DJ KRUSH, GASLAMP KILLER, LYRICS BORN, DJ CRAZE, JNERIO JAREL and many more. KUYA is also a regular on the Australian music festival circuit and is sought after for remix and production work. Past projects and clients have included ROYAL ELASTICS, N’FA and THE BEAUTIFUL GIRLS. In September 2011 <b>KUYA</b> was asked to play a set for owner and art connoisseur DAVID WALSH at MONA for his 50<sup>th</sup> Birthday, renown for wowing the crowd with his technical ability and wide-ranging musical taste. Using Traktor Scratch Pro, Maschine, and Ableton Live,<b> KUYA</b> is furthering his DJ abilities by working on an all-new set that balances his turntable prowess, original compositions with the spontaneity of a live performance. Not content with his achievements, <b>KUYA</b> is on the verge of releasing his first EP under his producer alter ego, GRUMPY UNCLE. His first underground release <i>Vanilla Papers </i>already on ones-to-watch lists and has caught the attention of notorious beat-authorities including MARK PRITCHARD and ELECTRIC WIRE HUSTLE. From rockin’ parties to winning DJ competitions he has earned a reputation as one of Australia’s most innovative and original DJs. </div> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w41s8hbaZqc this is the first time I’ve seen this since that competition. I didn’t even know there was a video of it. And yeah, I was really p*ssed off at the end of that set because I completely frakked up the juggle….and it was messy overall…bleeeaaagh…- Kuya https://hearthis.at/boogie-down-under-hip-hop-show/australian-made-show-15/
Melbourne VIC
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DJ Mac Da Villain
The one and only masked DeeJay Mac Da Villain is one of the finest DJ’s on 2 turntables Newcastle has to offer even at such a young age of just 20 his ability behind the wheels of steel would have you thinking he was seasoned veteran, his play style similar to a smooth RnB/Hip-Hop & Trap DJ with hard hitting track selection that will keep crowds guessing, mixing genres and keeping his track list packed with old skool jams and rock all the way down MoTown, Classic Rock Ballads and old skool island jams with hard bass drum lines. He’s had the pleasure and honour to share the stage with some of Australia’s finest DJ’s and his dedicated attitude and high energy show at every venue he plays. With unrivalled personality and energetic stage presence, Newcastle’s own Mac Da Villain has spent over a decade on the decks. He has established himself as a <span class="text_exposed_show">well rounded and respected DJ within the Hip-Hop culture which first fuelled his passion as a teenager and began his love affair with turntablism. Mac’s dynamic quality has granted him ample opportunities to showcase his skills in other arena’s. With packed out gigs in some of the Hunter’s biggest nightclubs, He has an impressive list of supports for International touring artists such as; Lil Jon, Xzibit, Bow Wow, Chingy, Savage and DJ Total Eclipse. Mac Da Villain is known to think “outside the box”. Being an enthusiast of many genres, he aims to take people on a musical journey using his sets as an adventure through sound. He continues to be influenced by artists like; Q-Bert, Z-Trip, Jazzy Jeff, Total Eclipse and Mathmatics. Most recently Mac has been working with local artists including; Zaccy P, Dawn Laird, Pep-C and Talakai. Mac’s explosive energy and clean sound has seen him record tracks for a number of artists and secured him a place on a national tour kicking off later this year.</span>
Newcastle NSW
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Dj Madcap
DJ Derek ‘MADCAP’ performed at the 1992 DMC Comp https://www.facebook.com/agayler/videos/1186575058717/
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DJ Maniak
Started in 1989
Dj for IzzyNTheProfit, 5FingerDiscount & Undertow.<br /> ScratchTurntablelist,Beat Maker member of Terminal Illness***needs confirmation***
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Dj Mathematics (Deejay Mathmatics)
https://www.mixcloud.com/DeejayMathmatics/b-boy-throwdown-vol2/
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DJ Micks King
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DJ Ming
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DJ Mrs. Wallace
Melbourne VIC
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DJ Murda One
South Australia
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DJ Next
<span style="color: #000000">co-founder and former Dj for Hilltop Hoods, leaving the group in 1999. 2x South Australian DMC Winner ; 2x National DMC Runner-Up.</span> * Turntablist/DJ/Producer<br /> * Symphony Project<br /> * Stayin’ Hi Records<br /> * Hilltop Hoods<br /> * 3 x South Australian DMC champion<br /> * 2 x Australian national DMC runner-up DJ Next is a DJ, music producer & audio engineer based in Adelaide & Melbourne, Australia. His career spanning over twenty years & two hemispheres, he is a founding member of pioneer turntablist crew ‘The Symphony Project’, DJ/producer for US independent label ‘Stayin’ Hi Records’ & co-founder of Australian hip hop super group ‘Hilltop Hoods’. For full bio, see: <a href="https://fb.me/djnextsp">https://fb.me/djnextsp</a> MORE INFO: <a href="http://djnext.net/">http://djnext.net</a><br /> BOOKINGS/PRESS/CONTACT: <a href="mailto:symphonyproject@gmail.com">symphonyproject@gmail.com</a> PRESS RELEASE – NOT BY A LONG SHOT: <a href="http://djnext.net/2016/12/04/new-track-not-by-a-long-shot">http://djnext.net/2016/12/04/new-track-not-by-a-long-shot</a> PRESS RELEASE – CHARGE IT UP: <a href="http://bit.ly/1ZOy9jy">http://bit.ly/1ZOy9jy</a> PRESS RELEASE – GET DOWN: <a href="http://bit.ly/2ar0pGR">http://bit.ly/2ar0pGR</a> https://soundcloud.com/djnext/dj-next-pick-up-the-needle-1996/s-m48f0
Adelaide SA
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DJ Nino Brown
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DJ No Name Nath
No Name Nath, a two time ACT DMC DJ Champion, having represented Canberra at the Australian finals in both 2001 and 2002, is an active club and support DJ. If he’s not playing at one of his regular gigs around Melbourne he’s djing for Known Associates (Maggot Mouf and Ciecmate) for their live Hip-Hop stage shows.
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Dj Osyris
from South Australia. <span style="font-size: 16px">2 X Australian DMC Champion 2016 – </span> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OImBe1gyawg
South Australia
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DJ Peril
Started in 1983
Founding member of 1200 Techniques <span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif">Peril – Jason Foretti – grew up in Melbourne, he started b-boying when he was 12, in… 1982-1983. I would say Peril was at the beginning of this graffiti and breakdancing movement. He was “the famous kid” among DJ’s and producers. From age 12 he was fully involved in the scene, had fully developed techniques in graffiti and was a part of many crews. He had their names in his tags… Him and his brother Simon – Kemstar – were into it. This was hip-hop in Melbourne in the 80’s, it was all about graffiti and breakdancing.</span> <span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif">Peril loved music, he started to buy records and make his own tapes, producing his own beats, DJ’ing– just embracing the culture, every part of it! It was at the time, when people around the world embraced hip-hop and became the children of it.</span> <span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif">I didn’t know who Peril was yet. At 17, when I finished high school, I moved to Melbourne. There was a venue called Evelyn, I’d go there, because I could get a few free beers, meet some people and rap. I loved rapping, I used to be in a freestyle band, I even have already recorded an album with my bros by the time I was 17, some tripped out world music hip-hop. But it never got released. Peril heard about us – me and my brother Kabba– and we met him in Evelyn. He was always FRESH, tracksuit and a gold chain on. Nothing changed, even now he dress fresh. He was a cool dude. Even if he was 9 years older than me, we vibed and formed a connection. I was used to being around people older than me, my brother is 6 years older, so it wasn’t a problem for me. We started hanging out, he gave us some beats. Those beats were little “too” hip-hop for me, I was more into world music and “other” sounding stuff then. I didn’t want to do what was done in New York or L.A. at that time, I wanted to create my own thing, make it more “African”. A couple of his tracks started to get to me, I started rapping on them, sending my ideas to him, finally we recorded something on a 4-track… Or was it 8-track?</span> <span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif">From there it was: “Hey, we should go to my mate Danny’s studio and record it properly. We started laying tracks down bit by bit, Peril and my brother would give me suggestions. We then started gigging a little, Peril was a DJ, and we rapped on some famous breaks, but also our own material. Later we started to get a little bit of notoriety, but then my brother wanted to go back to England… I was faced with a choice – keep working like my brother, or do this project which I started to enjoy. it was a very stressful and difficult situation. In the end my brother went back to London, I stayed. I’ve written the song called “Karma” while doing some chores in the house, also came up with the melody. We recorded a basic version with Peril. I’ve freestyled first 8-10 bars – the same first bars of “Karma”. We sat on it for a while, while we were playing shows, and people were getting more interested…. Peril’s brother – also a b-boy and graffiti artist – got involved too. He was always playing the guitar, he was more into rock and blues and psychedelic music. </span> <span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif">– N’fa http://www.popkiller.pl/2017-02-26%2Cnfa-jones-interview</span> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-69552" src="https://australianhiphopdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/“DJ-JAZZY-JAY”-–-Live-in-Melbourne-12th-June-2011-141x300.jpg" /> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-105177" src="https://australianhiphopdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/dj-peril-1990-300x213.jpg" /> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-126751" src="https://australianhiphopdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/Mural-by-Peril-1995.-209x300.jpg" alt="" width="209" height="300" />
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DJ Ransom
Started in 1988
DJ Ransom – Ransom’s DJ career began in the early 80’s, collecting records ; mix tapes which by the mid 80’s led to Ransom producing his own mix tapes and gaining work at local house parties. The late 80’s saw his first bookings, at the “hip” Checkpoint Charlie ; Inflation nightclubs. However, this period was mostly spent establishing Australia’s first Hip Hop label “Straitup” which had four releases and culminated in Ransom playing his first international gig, New York, 1990. Upon returning to Melbourne he teamed up with local Hip Hop identity DJ Krisy and presented the “Steppin the AM” show on 3PBS. His involvement in radio continued on 3RRR in the mid 90’s with the show “U Booty” co hosted by Oss. Also shows on Kiss FM with Mr Takse ; J’nett and finally the “Fear of a Wak Planet” which attracted a wide audience for years until the station’s demise in 2001. Early 90’s also saw Ransom’s first residency, a night called “Black Eyed Peas”, a rare groove night which lasted a year. Following on from that his seminal night “Purveyors” ran for the majority of the decade and was a Saturday night staple in Melbourne. A number of today’s super stars such as Fat Boy Slim, Groove Armada and Qbert all played their first Australian spots at “Purveyors”. Another residency, Friday’s at Saratoga, ran concurrently for about five years. Being a boogie/disco affair it serves today to illustrate Ransom’s wide knowledge of music and ability to play to all types of crowds. Ransom’s current night is “The Late Show” at Revolver Saturday nights. This attracts up to a thousand punters every week and is continuing Ransom’s now long established tradition of running nights that are both entertaining ; progressive. This is one reason why he was nominated in the “Australia’s Best DJ” category at the annual 3D Dance Music Awards in 2001. As far as “battling” and “turntablism” Ransom is considered Australia’s first “technical” dj. He has two DMC titles to his name and has jammed with luminaries such as DJ Noize, Qbert, and “The Avalanches” DJ Dexta. He regularly teaches at both the DMC dj course and for various community groups. Touring has been a constant for Ransom for almost a decade. Apart from headlining spots at clubs in all capital cities, he has done (and is still doing) all the major national festival tours such as Big Day Out, Vibes on A Summer’s Day, Splendour in the Grass and Livid. He has done extensive touring supporting bands and at the request of Beastie Boys toured nationally with all Grand Royal acts for a period in the late 90’s. Recently Ransom supported DJ Shadow at his request. Production wise, Ransom has been prolific regularly releasing “underground” music since the late eighties. Currently his main project “Crackpot”, a 3 piece live act, has an album deal with Tummy Touch Records UK (Groove Armada’s original label). Their two successful releases “Tippy Tippy Toe” and “The Wrong Party EP” have enjoyed support from many radio shows/stations worldwide. Not the least of which being Giles Peterson on BBC Radio One. A “Crackpot” album is forthcoming mid 2003. Ransom is also releasing music in Europe through UK label “Supercharged”, and has many remix credits under his belt including the “Resin Dogs” ; “Ku-Ling Bros”. Having a background in making mix tapes and reputation for being both musically ambitious and technically proficient made Ransom an obvious choice when the mid nineties phenomenon of mix cd’s was launched. His two volumes of the “Physics of Freestyle” were loved by critics and the music buying public alike. Both titles continue to sell domestically and as export, a third volume is on the cards. Continued immersion in all aspects of playing and recording music has Ransom in a unique position. He has been profiled by “The Age” and “Herald Sun” newspapers, in addition to many magazines from glossy to street level. In the past he has written for various publications, lectured at universities, sold ; licensed his photographs, and was involved in “The Marble”, a book which takes a retrospective look at Melbourne’s Hip Hop Scene in the eighties.<br /> Which is where it all began……. <hr /> Iconic DJ and producer Ransom’s career has spanned well over two decades, known as a pioneer of Australian hip hop as well as a long-time prolific figure in Melbourne’s club and radio circuits. Production wise, Ransom has released “underground” music since the late eighties, remixing for artists such as the Resin Dogs and Ku-Ling Brothers, producing for his main project “Crackpot” who are signed to UK label “tummy touch”, the original home of Groove Amada and Djing and producing as an integral member of hip hop heavyweights Mnemonic Ascent. nd is part of Mnemonic Ascent with Raph Boogie (owner of Blank Clothing).
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DJ Rellik
<div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_3"> <div class="et_pb_text et_pb_module et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_text_1"> Tim Trappett. An accomplished professional Dj, Tim Trappett (A.K.A DJ RELLIK) has been performing for 20 years, his career has seen him collaborate and perform with hundreds of international and local acts in the hip hop and dance music community. He currently Runs an Independent Record label from his Studio in Glen Waverley. The Label has been Tim’s Launch pad for some exiting Projects such as Film Scores for Independent films, Workshops, Dj Classes at High Schools, Musical Art Installations, and guest spots on International Releases. He has established himself as predominantly a hip hop/soul Dj but is involved in several acts from a broad range of genres which span over the entire musical spectrum. Performing at festivals, local shows and night clubs all over Australia. There isn’t an Event that he hasn’t experienced. He has a knack to read a crowd and respond with the right kind of music for any age demographic. Tim is suitable for any event from Weddings to large corporate functions, party band performances and this flexibility gives him the edge that defines a good Dj. His Experience in these areas makes him ideal for your next Event. Rellik has just returned from shows in New York and has Featured on /produced over 108 albums through the Turnstyle Records label Since 2006. He holds the title of 2014-15 DMC state Champ for Victoria and Received Second Place in 2015. Currently Rellik runs three podcast programs from Turnstyle Records Studio and Is working on a solo album featuring International and local artists in Hip Hop. Always active, always busy! </div> </div> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_4"> <div class="et_pb_audio_module clearfix et_pb_module et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_audio_0"></div> </div>
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DJ Samrai
2001 DMC Winner In the year 2000, a young DJ Samrai took out the first place award in the NSW DMC/NSW ITF Championships and second place in the National competition. The following year Samrai returned to take out first place at the National DMC Finals, crowning him the coveted Australian DMC Champion. Later that year he competed at the DMC World finals in London and gained an amazing Top 14 World ranking, making him the youngest DJ to ever represent Australia at just 20 years old. In 2005, Samrai entered the Australian ITF (International Turntablist Federation) which is one of the biggest DJ Battle competitions to date. After coming up against some very talented competitors from around Australia, Samrai once again amazed judges, competitors and the crowd and was crowned 2005 ITF Australian Scratch Champion. In the same night Samrai also furthered his title listing by adding the 2005 Australian East Coast Champion and was also awarded second place in the ITF Experimental category. Samrai was the first Turntablist/Club DJ to be signed onto a major record label (Universal Records) The Blazin’ series has gone on to sell over 150,000 units. Blazin is also the first legal hip-hop mixtape available in Australia and has filled the gap in the market for good quality credible urban music compilations, making it the most successful urban release for Universal Records to date. DJ Samrai was also signed to Channel V to become the first official DE’Tour Bus National Tour DJ & Aussie Friggin Hip Hop Competition show DJ. In 2004, DJ Samrai was invited to be the Auto Salon National Tour DJ, and performed his fast pasted trick sets to thousands of car loving fans all across Australia & New Zealand. Samrai was also sponsored by Jim Beam, one of the largest and most prestigious alcholic companies in the world. Samrai is the only DJ and turntabilist signed to the label and has spent the last few months touring with them. Samrai holds residences at numerous clubs Australia wide. As a club DJ he has supported and toured with heavyweight hip hop acts such as The Black Eyed Peas, Ozomatli, Method Man, DJ Kool, Rahzel, DJ Premier, Nivea, Redman, Scribe, Taskforce, The Beatnuts, Gangstarr, Ninja Tune, DJ Cash Money, Shortkut, JS-1, Lil Jazz and has toured with DJ Craze, A-Trak and The Allies. Samrai has also performed at many festivals over the past few years including Livid Festival, Urban Festival, Motorola Snowboard World Cup, Quicksilver Pro and the Globe World Cup. He has even performed for the Prime Minister of Papa New Guinea! Samrai has also won several state and national titles, and for the past three years, has been nominated as the Best Turntablist at the Australian Dance Music Awards, an amazing achievement for any DJ. Samrai is a member of the internationally recognized Chiefrockers crew which consist of some of the top DJs in the world: DJ Pogo and Shortee Blitz (UK), Naiki (Japan), Boogie Blind (US)& Nino Brown (Australia). Samrai was recently signed to NOVA, with his own radio show On one of the largest national radio stations in Australia. THE TAKEOVER Radio show was Developed to be a weekly on air mixtape, the Takeover is a rapid fire delivery of the newest and freshest Hip-hop and RnB. Dj Samrai is considered to not only be the Best Dj in Australia,but is now one of the most talented djs in the world. With a mass world wide following,his showcase sets have Amazed crowds at major clubs in Australia,Uk,Papa New Guni,New Zealand,USA and Thailand.It is only a mattter of time,and the whole world will be introduced to one of the Greatest. <div class="social-assets"></div> <div class="related-item"></div> <div class="addthis_sharing_toolbox"></div>
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DJ Sanchez – from Adelaide. Formed in 2003, first release in 2005. Host of “The Lesson on Fresh 92.7” Notable support slots include; Dead Prez, Talib Kweli, R.A The Rugged Man, Grandmaster Flash, Public Enemy, M.O.P. ;amp; Fat Joe.
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DJ Selekt
2002 DMC Winner DMC Team Winner 2001, 2002, 2003 & 2004 Selekt also repped in the Battle for Supremacy in 02 Taking out the Australian solo DMC title in 2002, he went on, along with partner J-Red, to a highly respectable fourth position in 2003’s world team championships as the Dirty Duo. <strong>First of all and perhaps inevitably, how did you get into djing?</strong> <div class="insert-post-ads"> <div></div> </div> Basically I was always into music. My parents made me have lessons and choose an instrument to be in the school band. That was good for basic music knowledge, but, playing saxophone in the school big band isn’t really that cool (or so you think), when you’re in high school. I was a fan/collector of hip-hop music, especially the instrumental dj/jazz stuff that was coming out in the Mo Wax records era. Pretty much the Dj Krush & Dj Shadow Mo Wax releases got me interested in djing. Then I bought a dj competition video (DMC best of the best – Roc Raida, Qbert MMM, etc) and saw all the equipment that was needed, saved up, and bought turntables. <strong>What forms of music did you first get into, and who are your favourite Artists from all genres?</strong> Whatever my friends were listening to. I hung out with the skaters in School; DJ Selekt was destined to be a pro skater until I knew my Ankles weren’t up to getting torn down steps! But, luckily for me, all the US skate videos we were watching at the time (95 – 97) had really dope underground hip-hop and beats. I based a lot of my first record buying on getting the tracks I remembered from skate video soundtracks: Souls of Mischief, Tribe Called Quest, Nas, DJ Krush, whatever! My favourite Artists nowadays are similar to when I started, however I do listen & buy music outside of hip-hop. Hip-hop isn’t as fun now that it’s blown up if you know what I mean? At the moment I like Jay Dee, Erik Sermon, Ghostface, DJ Spinna, Jazzanova, Grand Agent, Dj Cam & lots more! <strong>You’ve supported a lot of highly respected artists, which one are you most happy about having played along?</strong> You shouldn’t really get too psyched about big-noting who you’ve supported. Anyone can get a support if they try hard enough. When up and coming djs/artists bios have a big list of who they’ve supported it looks sort of tacky you know? But if I had to choose, I really liked the DJ Shadow tour. It was interesting to see how they organised all that live video stuff. <div class="insert-post-ads"></div> <strong>Why have you retired from solo battling?</strong> Solo battling takes a lot of time and you have to be angry to battle. I’m not that angry nowadays and try to manage my time better. With solo battling I’m happy enough that I have an AUS DMC title, as well as 2 x quarter-place finishes in the world DMC supremacy comp. I took a last stab at battling to win the 2002 AUS Quiksilver Dj battle and won $5K! That looks good on the resume. <strong>Can you explain the intricacies/logistics regarding the differences between solo battling and team battling? Do you prefer battling to just doing a trick set for the crowd?</strong> It’s very simple, a solo battle is one dj competing. A team battle is 2 or more djs competing together. The Dirty Duo, myself Dj Selekt & Dj J Red are 3 x time Australian DMC team Champions, and, finished 4th place at the World DMC team competition last year. With trick sets I definitely prefer them in a battle setup, or , as the highlight of a show when you’re djing for someone. For general “djing” in clubs I’m not really into trick sets, and prefer tricks in the mix with fat beats. <strong>How did you hook up with DJ J-Red?</strong> We battled against each other in Melbourne DMC & ITF competitions. DJ J Red is the best competition I have ever had in any dj Comp, so it was an obvious choice for us to set up a team and fly the flag for Australia at the DMCs. Although things got a bit heated when we were still battling against each other in the solo’s while practicing for the teams! You would have to hide your solo routines at Team practice! <strong>Can you tell us about any upcoming records?</strong> Everything is still up in the air at the moment. I can promise some sort of DJ Selekt original material by the end of the year though. But, do not be shocked when you find out it’s not a turntablist style record. <strong>Is the production side of things only a recent thing? A hobby you’ve decided to expand, a natural progression?</strong> Yes a recent thing. I have always and regularly recorded scratches for MC’s; you can hear my cuts on a wide range of Australian hip-hop and some instrumental stuff. Some you might not even know it’s me! I’ve done some session scratching for TV ads once or twice. I’ve spun for a few overseas MC who’ve toured over the years as well. At the moment I tour with Mc Pegz & Plutonic lab doing all the cuts for the show live, and during the show myself and plutonic lab have a battle, dj versus drummer. <strong>Any MCs (Oz or otherwise) you’d like to work with?</strong> I’m still waiting for Rakim to call me about the 16’s on my new beats. (Pinch of salt people, pinch of salt.) <strong>D’you think hip hop/scratch DJs get enough cred? In other words, ‘dance’ DJs can whip a fader across and earn stupid amounts of cash, scratch DJs have to bring a hell of a lot more to the table (excuse the pun), no?</strong> Those that know…………know. You know what I mean? I roll with all sort of djs, and most of the house and Drum & bass djs I bump heads with know what time it is. They do their thing, but know what’s up with the scratch dj skill thing. Never underestimate the crowd too, they’re smarter than you think. <strong>Could you say who the best overall DJ is? Best ‘party’ set? Best technically?</strong> Because this dj thing is changing all the time, I couldn’t tell you who the best is. But, to be the best party dj, all you have to do is buy the hit records……………..right? <strong>What’s the key to a good set?</strong> A good set is mixed well, plus the sound levels are good and don’t jump Around too much. Hopefully you hear a few new records that you’ve never heard and want to hear again. I like sets with a dj using double copies and scratching. Not just playing the record but adding their own flavour while not overdoing it. If all that’s there and you don’t play too many classics I’ll be entertained. <strong>Any predictions for the upcoming Australian DMC championships?</strong> For the teams: Dirty Duo. For the Solo: Someone has to come out better than Staen-1 or he will win again. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-105930" src="https://australianhiphopdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/selekt-1-300x199.jpg" alt=" width="300" height="199" />
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Dj Shan Frenzie
Shan Frenzie has been around the block more than a few times. He’s got over twenty five years of experience behind him, a record collection that will make any deejay envious, and a concrete reputation as one of Australia’s most trusted party rockers. His Groove Therapy radio show and podcast (now in it’s fifteenth year) has been broadcasting weekly on 2SER FM every Friday lunchtime, and has become an essential listen to all musically savvy people in all corners of the globe. As a veteran touring DJ, Frenzie has rocked dance floors in every major clubbing capital city around the world – and has had support billing alongside a who’s who of DJ royalty including people as diverse as Nile Rodgers and Chic, Soul II Soul, and DJ Kool Herc. Infact, pioneering deejay Grandmaster Flash requested Frenzie as his official support DJ for his 2013 Sydney tour – and only months earlier, Frenzie could be seen cutting it up on stage with New Yorks Hip Hop legends The Ultramagnetic MC’s.
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DJ Sheep
DJ Sheep – 3 times Australian state DMC Dj Champion In the early 1990s, DJ Sheep ran a hip-hop mail-order catalog and was the Australian outpost for Bomb Hip-Hop Records (Return of the DJ), and made connections within the industry, writing for magazines around the world such as XXL, Bomb Hip-Hop Magazine, The Source, etc. In 1995, DJ Sheep set up the world’s first website dedicated to scratching culture, turntablism.com (now defunct). The website was subsequently purchased by Dan The Automator of San Francisco based record label <a href="http://www.discogs.com/label/4736-75-Ark" target="_blank" rel="noopener">75ark Recordings</a> in 1999, where Sheep lived for numerous years working on documenting turntablist culture, judging DJ battles around the world including the 1999 USA DMC finals. Between 1996 and 1999, he produced <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/profile/flyers/bboykingdom.gif" target="_blank" rel="noopener">local hip-hop parties</a> as well as the Australian and New Zealand tours for DJs <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/profile/flyers/qbert.gif" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Q-Bert</a>, <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/profile/flyers/disk.gif" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Disk</a>, <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/profile/flyers/craze.gif" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Craze</a> and A-Trak. In 1996, after touring with DJ Q-Bert, Sheep decided that he wanted to be a DJ and began scratching on his friends’ turntables. In 1998 he bought his first set of decks and a mixer. At the same time he created the foundation of his former DJ crew, <a href="http://www.bombhiphop.com/djsheep/assets/img/alloutwarcover.gif" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Terntable Jediz</a> with DJ Krypton, Finatik & more. In 1999, Sheep was contacted by prominent clothing label, ECKO UNLIMITED, to endorse their clothing via a long-standing sponsorship. Between 2002 and 2003, Sheep won a consecutive sweep of every possible DJ title in his state, including <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5ivjtJk_Yo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">3 DMC titles</a>, the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6-PpfFANnM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Technics Ultimate DJ Showdown</a>, and the Stanton DJ Battle. After the onslaught, and 5 titles, he announced his retirement from DJ battles. In 2004, his former DJ crew, Terntable Jediz, released their debut album, “<a href="http://www.bombhiphop.com/djsheep/assets/img/alloutwarcover.gif" target="_blank" rel="noopener">All Out War</a>,” which featured collaborations linking U.S. and Australian artists. The album and its title track won “Best Australian hip-hop song” and “Best Australian hip-hop album” at the Ozhiphop Music Awards. The album featured the debut perfomrance of Australian pop artist, 360. Following a two year stint researching music in Japan, DJ Sheep was invited by “world famous super-club,” <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/shows/flyers/2007_mos-a.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ministry Of Sound</a> in Taipei, Taiwan, in September 2006, to be the headlining resident DJ in their main room for 18 months. After moving to Edinburgh, Scotland in 2007, he formed a DJ duo with long-time friend rapper/producer J-Zone called, EXTRA CHEE$E to revive forgotten tracks in genres such as disco, funk, new jack swing, hip-hop, miami bass, and gangsta rap. In 2007, the duo embarked on three tours, performing to enthusiastic crowds across the US, UK, and Europe. Upon his return to Australia at the end of 2008, Sheep held down residencies at local clubs in Brisbane City. In July 2009, Sheep returned to Los Angeles for his 3rd tour of California, spotlighted by a special performance at the world renown Do-Over party that was covered in the <a href="http://blog.thedoover.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/doover_latimes0717091.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Times Newspaper</a>. He also played sets at “The Root Down” and “Low End Theory” – the “holy trinity” of the Los Angeles underground music movement. Between 2010 and 2012, DJ Sheep was responsible for the Brisbane outpost of <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/shows/flyers/2010_weirdgear-b.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Weird Gear</a>, a monthly afternoon affair devoted to vinyl culture featuring a record fair and DJs of the highest calibre from around the state and country. Weird Gear has had outposts in London, New York, Melbourne and Tokyo. In 2011 DJ Sheep returned to the event promotion circuit to put on the successful <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/shows/flyers/2011_finesse_bne.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lord Finesse “Funk Exchange” Tour</a> around Australia, as well as helping out with shows from Boogie Blind, DJ Revolution and Grandwizard Theodore. For the past decade DJ Sheep has run a very successful record business supplying records and samples to a who’s who of producers and artists such as DJ Revolution, DJ Shadow, Cut Chemist, ?uestlove, DJ Babu (Dilated Peoples), Paul Nice, Jake One, Chase & Status, Katalyst, DJ Muro, Lord Finesse, Buckwild, Arch Druids, Roc Marciano and many more! In October, 2012, DJ Sheep released his debut production album under the moniker “FRE$HEEP” titled “Antidepressants” featuring guests; J-Zone, Roc Marciano & more. This album also marks the first release under the record label Bulletproof Crates Recordings. The release was featured in <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/profile/xxl.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">XXL Magazine</a> as well as esteemed blogs <a href="http://nahright.com/news/2012/10/26/roc-marciano-just-let-me-be/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nahright</a>, <a href="http://www.egotripland.com/tag/dj-sheep/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ego trip</a>, <a href="http://www.unkut.com/category/dj-sheeps-vhs-vault/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Unkut</a> and many more. 2014 saw the first official mixtapes’ that Sheep released since his 1998 debut cassette, <a href="https://soundcloud.com/djsheep/electro" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Electro Acupuncture</a>. The fresh new trilogies titled Winter Bluntz, Spring Breakz, Summer Spliffz, $ALAMANDER $TREET PYMPIN’ and other mixes featuring himself and his peers, are available streaming for free from his<a href="http://soundcloud.com/djsheep" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Soundcloud</a> page. DJ Sheep has performed to crowds in Moscow, the <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/shows/flyers/2009_latimes.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">United States</a>, Japan, China, Vietnam, <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/shows/flyers/2006_fhm.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Taiwan</a>, <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/shows/flyers/2007_munich.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Germany</a>, <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/shows/flyers/2001_battle_of_the_year_new_zealand_finals.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Zealand</a>, <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/shows/flyers/2011_doom.gif" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Australia</a>, <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/shows/flyers/2007_eindhoven.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Netherlands</a> and the <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/shows/flyers/2007_edinburgh.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">United Kingdom</a>. He has performed and toured with artists such as: <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/shows/flyers/2011_biz.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Biz Markie</a>, The Black Eyed Peas, <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/shows/flyers/2009_ghostface-a.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ghostface Killah</a>, KRS One, Jedi Mind Tricks, DJ Shadow, <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/shows/flyers/2011_finesse_melb.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lord Finesse</a>, Grandwizard Theodore, Boogie Blind, Gaslamp Killer, <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/shows/flyers/2009_mop.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">M.O.P.</a>, <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/shows/flyers/2011_doom.gif" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MF Doom</a>, DJ Vadim, <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/shows/flyers/2011_delasoul.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">De La Soul</a>, <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/shows/flyers/2001_a-trak_at_o-ii-shi.gif" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DJ A-Trak</a> (Kanye West), <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/profile/flyers/qbert.gif" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DJ Q-Bert</a>, DJ Honda, Z-Trip, <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/shows/flyers/2009_kidkoala-a.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kid Koala</a>, <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/shows/flyers/2009_lyricsborn.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lyrics Born</a>, Jazzy Jeff, <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/shows/flyers/2004_beatfest.gif" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DJ Craze</a>, Hilltop Hoods, <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/shows/flyers/2006_blissneso.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bliss N Eso</a>, <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/shows/flyers/2002_dj_revolution.gif" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DJ Revolution</a>, <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/shows/flyers/2003_koolism.gif" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Koolism</a>, Big Daddy Kane, The RZA (Wu-Tang Clan), <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/shows/flyers/2010_djyoda.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DJ Yoda</a>, Phife Dawg (A Tribe Called Quest), The Alkaholiks, Jurassic 5, <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/shows/flyers/2004_beatfest.gif" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Roc Raida</a> (R.I.P.), <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/shows/flyers/2003_lyrical_commission.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lyrical Commission</a>, <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/shows/flyers/2004_dj_rectangle.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DJ Rectangle</a>, <a href="http://www.djsheep.com/shows/flyers/2003_shorteeblitz.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shortee Blitz</a>, Peanut Butter Wolf (Stones Throw), and the list goes on… DJ Sheep has performed gigs for corporate clients such as Toyota, Lufthansa, Citigroup, Globe, GHD, Austrade, Quicksilver, X-Games, Jim Beam, Red Bull, General Pants, Electronic Arts, University of Queensland, Royal Brisbane Hospital, etc. He has played at the esteemed events Big Day Out (Australia), Good Vibrations, Battle of The Year (Germany), Back To Planet Rock (Holland) and many more! <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-69544" src="https://australianhiphopdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/biz-markie-melbourne-flyer-2011-212x300.jpg" /> https://djsheep.bigcartel.com/
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DJ Skae
DJ Skae plays live sets, produces, records and is currently working with artist all over Australia. Skae’s record collection consists of mainly classics from the early/mid 90’s. It also has the old classics from the early 80’s up to today’s latest hip hop releases. Skae has been representing Australian Hip Hop for over 20 years performing both by DJing and painting. He plays both sets and scratches live for MC’s. After playing in his garage for over 6 years to perfect his style, Skae busted out into the club and festival scene. DJ Skae has played sets and supported crews with Djing and production work at over 50 gigs in the past 3 years at tours including Rap City (DJ Premier, Beatnuts, Master Ace + plus more), GhostFace Killer, Days Like This (Headlined by Public Enemy) at some of Sydney’s finest venues and festivals. Skae has also released his own compilation album DJ Skae’s Guestlist which was Triple J’s Hip Hop Show’s album of the week when it dropped and received good rotation on radio stations aswell as taking out <span class="fwb"><a href="http://ozhiphop.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">OzHipHop.com</a></span>‘s compilation of the year (2009). Skae has recently released DJ Skae’s A-List his second compilation album featuring artists from all around Australia and guests from Japan, USA and the UK. Skae has also appeared on Sceptic & Dseeva’s recent release Calm Before The Storm (Released 2011)as well as playing regularly at gigs and festivals around the country. Skae is currently working on making beats for many artists and tuning his scratching and turntable skills getting ready for battles and further performances. Skae is also a very good looking bloke and mobs of hot chicks flock at venues to see him! For bookings and contact, please email djskae@hotmail.com
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DJ Skoob
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DJ Snair
2012 DMC South Australian Champion. He is also the 2007 DMC Queensland champion, 2006 and 2005 DMC South Australian Champion and a 4-times DMC National Runner-Up. Snair has supported international artists such as Sugar Hill Gang, Grand Master Flash, Gangstarr, Percee P, Lupe Fiasco, C Rayz Walz, Ghostface Killah, Aceyalone, WildChild, Kool Keith, Tim Dog, Paris, People Under The Stairs, De La Soul, DEF Jux, Mr Lif, Cage, Yak Balls, Jehst, Apathy & Self Titled, Lord Finesse, Q-Unique, Rock Raider, Necro, Q Bert, Craze, A Trak, Shortkut, Mixmaster Mike, Super Natural, Shorty Blitz, Dialated Peoples, Point Blank and K-Rino. Australian supports include Delta, Crossbred Mongrels, Hilltop Hoods Hard Road Tour, Lyrical Commission, Brad Strut, Mortar, Clandestein, Ivens, Terra Firma, Funkoars, Vents, Robby Balboa, Afterhours, Reason, Pegz, Blis N Eso, Muph & Plutonic, Drapht, Bias B and Def Wish Cast. Snair has recorded cuts with and featured on numerous artists projects including Hilltop Hoods, The Defenders, Adroit Effusive, Miss Cheek, Mortar, Battlehoggs, Staen 1, Terra Firma, Crossbred Mongrels, Realizm, K21, Taylor Made Tactix, Matchless Gift and Social Change; and he recently contributed production to Taylor Made Tactix album “Uninvited Guests”, Matchless Gift EP “Inquire Within”, Everyday album “Equality” and the Ben Iota EP “Born Free”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Atiynym2kkk&feature=youtu.be
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Dj Son
Korean-Australian turntablist and producer now residing in Seoul. Sydney ITF Champion 2003, Sydney DMC Solo Champion 2002, Sydney DMC Team Champion 2001
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DJ Soup
https://hearthis.at/boogie-down-under-hip-hop-show/australian-made-show-7/ https://hearthis.at/boogie-down-under-hip-hop-show/
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DJ Staen 1
DMC Winner 2003 & 2004 https://hearthis.at/boogie-down-under-hip-hop-show/australian-made-show-21/
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DJ Subway
DJ Subway – probably the best scratch DJ this country has ever witnessed, this can be confirmed by alot of the top guys like Zeke, Broke, Staen and Wallzee. Hes the current Ida Australasia champion, which is the most skilled and tech comp known to man. There is no getting past him, hes relentless, he has a scratch vocab that published would be a 20 book collectable set.. and heres the thing – he doesnt practice apparently,..he just plays Xbox all day. – Jarrod Fox
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DJ Sum 1
member of The Symphony Project From winning I.T.F. & VESTAX titles to performing with Dj Next around the country as the ´B.E.A.T.S´ crew ( Basic Experimental Arrangement of Turntablist Symphonies ), to twice being crowned the Australian and New Zealand champion + three DMC crowns to add, battling/performing in London and Europe, was the start for Dj Sum-One.. Now moving into recording. https://www.reverbnation.com/djsumone <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-93216" src="https://australianhiphopdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/sum-1-cassette-300x225.jpg" alt=" width="300" height="225" />
Adelaide SA
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DJ Sumkant
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Dj Surrender
member of Diafrix
Melbourne VIC
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DJ Tokoloshe
https://hearthis.at/boogie-down-under-hip-hop-show/australian-made-show-3/
New South Wales
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Dj Triple D
Started in 1983
<p class="font_8"> caught the hip hop bug in 1983. I started in a popping crew called Power Circuit. By 1984 I was breakin’ with The Sonic Street Rockers. I used to make pause button cassette mixes for the backing music of our performances. In 1987 I started to DJ for MC Sugar Ray in Royal T Rock. Every Saturday I would DJ at ToffeeRox from about 1pm to 5pm, After that we’d go back to my parents place to put together a live jam with Ray rhyming, Silk beat boxing with me on turntables. Next stop would be Scratch FM in Fremantle from 9pm – 11pm. At the end of every show we’d always do the live track on air – as a last rehearsal before doing it live at Jules nightclub on Murray Street, which was the last stop – 12pm show. <p class="font_8"><span class="wixGuard"></span> <p class="font_8">1988 I joined up with Money J and Cash Tip as their DJ, we formed Rock Always Productions. As Money J said – we used to perform at Networks on Wednesday nights, after each finishing a jug of beer with grenadine drunk through a straw at Novaks. I must’ve been with R.A.P for about two or three years. I later started DJing for Perfexy – around 1991. We called ourselves S.O.U.L. – Sound of Urban Lifestyle. I knicked it from Terminator X. <p class="font_8"><span class="wixGuard"></span> <p class="font_8">1993 I won the WA State DMC Championship. I represented WA and came 4th at the Nationals held in NSW. It was the only year they allowed 1 vocalist and 1 musician with the DJ. The DMC changed the rules after DJ David from Germany dominated the competition in 1991 and 1992. I entered with MC Cash Tip from R.A.P. and I played bass guitar as well. By this time S.O.U.L. became Urban Lifestyle, and was no longer a hip hop band. It was the beginning of my search for a scene outside of hip hop. <p class="font_8"><span class="wixGuard"></span> <p class="font_8">From about 1994 I started to play in cover bands around Perth. If my memory serves me well I played with Black Jam in 1995, Sexual Chocolate in 1996, Cool Bananas in 1997, Vibe in 1998, The Bureau in 2000 and Booty Jooce in 2003. I produced the 1st season of Hip Hop Gladiators on channel 31 in 2005. I shifted to Melbourne in 2007 and played with a funk cover band Vinyl Collective. I published “The Streets of Perth Past & Present” in 2008. <p class="font_8">I later settled back in Perth and got back into the things that are important to me – hip hop. I produced Out Of Necessity Magazine with MegaMike, while Money J and I formed Full Circle. We’re part of the resurgence of 1st generation, X generation hip hoppers who have grown up and have been around long enough to have seen quite a few changes in hip hop. As change and evolution is inevitable, especially as hip hop seems to resonate with the youth – of course they’re gonna wanna put their own spin on it, and so they should. But that doesn’t mean it’s only for the kids. As long as there is a hunger, a need for self expression, there will be rhymes over beats by the original hip hoppers of Perth – Full Circle. We’re back, older, wiser, with character. https://www.mixcloud.com/Pokerone/0-scratch-100-fm-perth-1988-dj-triple-d-with-mc-sugar-ray-mc-silk-and-mc-snowfresh-side-a/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGUArUgOEd4 <img src="https://australianhiphopdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/jules-in-perth-1996.jpg" />
Perth WA
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DJ Vame
Started in 1988
One of Australia’s leading hip hop producers, with over 20 years in tha game, worked with likes of 046, Def Wish Cast, Tha Cannibal Tribe, Hunter, Reason. J Vame is one of Sydney’s leading hip hop producers contributing over 20 years of production to the local hip hop scene<span class="bcTruncateMore">. <span class="peekaboo-text">His first mixtape in 1988, then Def Wish Cast-Knights of the Underground Table in 1993.. The major artists he worked with are The Cannibal Tribe, Reason, Hunter, 046, Nunga Style, Plarks, Goldn and more.Currently working on his Compilation – DVD – Decorus Vulnero Delectatio</span></span> DJ Vame is one of Sydney’s leading hip hop producers contributing over 20 years of production to the local hip hop scene. From releasing his first mixtape in 1988, he then hooked up and became founding member of Def Wish Cast, Vame contributed to their most prolific early releases, including the Mad as a Hatter EP in 1992 and Knights of the Underground Table in 1993. After splitting from the goup, he began production with many groups from all over Australia. The major artists he worked with are The Cannibal Tribe, Reason, Hunter, 046 and many more. His last release was with the Western Australian MC Hunter, with an album entitled Monster House.<br /> Owner of DOPE RUNNER RECORDS, and currently about to release the new album, Dj Vame Presents ; Decorus Vulnero Delectatio featuring some of Australias finest, ruffest MC’s
Appin NSW
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Dj Vix
DJ Vix is a vinyl Hip Hop DJ based in Cairns, Far North Queensland. Vix is also an exceptional graffiti artist. Vix spins all-vinyl Hip Hop tunes every Thrusday at Elixir Tapas Bar in Cairns
Victoria
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Dj Wallzee
2nd Place 2018 National DMC Finalist
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DJ Wax Vandal
member of Equills
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DJ Wildkard
Western Australia
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Dj WRXIT
Based in Perth W.A. Phase productions sets out to bring back true hip hop, with chopped loops, broken beats and boomin bass! https://www.facebook.com/skrewlooserecordings/videos/958879697572323/
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DJ Zeke
Coming from the outbacks of western Australia, DJ Zeke is a humble but confident warrior. He was exposed to djing from the young age of 13 on a couple of old dusty belt driven decks…”they were horrible” he stated, “but it is what the music department the skool decided to buy”. He was however very thankful as this was the beginning of his journey. He was given his first gig at the local youth group through his high school. He had no choice but to use cdj’s as he could not afford vinyl at the time at the age of 15. However he still “rocked the joint”. Zeke entered a local dj competition at the age of 17 and won his first residency at a club. This was when he met his true inspiration DJ Junior (A DMC Icon and Veteran in WA). “Seeing the things he could do with vinyl I naturally decided to sell my cdj’s and try my luck at this turntable wizardry… Turned out I wasn’t bad at this scratching business”. Zeke then went into solitude for a while constantly practicing to better himself and found that he was becoming more of an artist than a person who just plays music.<br /> After a while he moved to the big city “Perth” or as he calls it the “Big Apple” where he met more turntablists and more musically inclined people and played a lot of gigs. In 2007, Zeke decided to enter the DMC DJ Competition and try his luck, and to his disbelief he won! He went to the national finals in Melbourne and did not earn a placing but said that he “learned a lot about the industry”. The following year he persisted and took out second place in the Australian Finals which gave him the title of “2008 Australian Vice DMC DJ Champion”. In 2009 Zeke finally earned the title Australasian DJ Champion at the IDA Australasian DJ Championships, Auckland Zew Zealand. <p align="left"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: small"><strong>This is your first Australian/australasian title, how are you feeling at the moment? </strong><br /> Absolutely great 🙂 winning this title has really inspired me to keep pushing myself further, it’s a beautiful thing. <strong>Who or what inspired you to become a battle dj? </strong><br /> An Australian Turntablist veteran by the name of DJ Junior <strong>What was your first battle and how do you think you went? </strong><br /> My first battle was in 2007 DMC, I think I did exceptionally well considering it was my first battle, I won the state title then went for the Australian but was unsuccessful haha.<br /> <strong><br /> What’s your battlescars to date? </strong><br /> 2007 State DMC Champ<br /> 2008 State DMC Champ<br /> 2008 3rd Place IDA Competition<br /> Australian Vice DMC Champ<br /> Australasian IDA DJ Champ <strong>How do you find being isolated in perth with no influences and other turntablists to inspire you and How do you come up with new material for battle routines?</strong><br /> I find the isolation to be very good, it forces me to research on everybody else on the internet and see where everybody is at on a world level instead of just the local Perth scale. I am very self motivated and I find my inspiration through many things. haha alot of the new material I come up with in my routines is by accident, and then I elaborate on those accidents lol.<br /> <strong><br /> Tell us about your new scratch you invented this year and how it evolved.</strong><br /> ah yes! The scratch is called “Dead Flazars”. It originally came from the Tazar scratch, and I have added a few different elements to it which has made it a very kool/unique sounding scratch. I posted this scratch up on the QSU (Qbert Skratch University) and Qbert loved it and called me a genius! This was a great experience!<br /> <strong><br /> How often do you practice leading up to a battle?</strong><br /> haha its not “practice”, its having “fun”… so yes I have “fun” all the time!<br /> <strong><br /> How do you mentally prepare yourself before stepping up on stage?</strong><br /> Pretty much by thinking to myself “just have fun out there”, I dont like arrogance. We get alot of adrenalin when we perform, so once you harness that adrenalin you can use it for you instead of against you. <strong>How did you find the standards of the competetors at the finals this year?</strong><br /> The standard of the competitors was a mix of advanced to intermediate, so all in all it was a nice mixture.<br /> <strong><br /> How would you compare the new zealand turntablist scene to the australian turntablist scene?</strong><br /> The quality of the dj’s in New Zealand are quite high, almost every dj I met there could scratch really well and over here in Australia its not like that at all.<br /> <strong><br /> The final round was pretty close, in your opinion what do you think made you the winner?</strong><br /> Not to sound bad or arrogant or anything, in my honest opinion, my strongest point is my skratch, and Impact’s strongest point was his juggle. If you focus on both of the strong points you will see that my scratching is of world level or higher (which I have been told many times) and Impacts juggles are strong but not anything different or unique. <strong>How do you think you will place in the world finals?</strong><br /> I hope to get a placing!<br /> <strong><br /> Anyone you got your eye on?</strong><br /> haha everybody! <strong>Who are your all time favorite battle DJs?</strong><br /> Craze, Rafik, Netik, Tigerstyle, Troubl’. <strong>Top 5 Battle Breaks.</strong><br /> Most Scratch Science and Dirtstyle Breaks, Japanese are great too<br /> <strong><br /> Top 5 all time tracks.</strong><br /> Emalkay – Explicit<br /> 2 Live Crew – Shake that Ass<br /> Marvin Gaye – Sexual Healing<br /> Passion Pit – Little Secrets<br /> Michael Jackson <strong>Any tips on the upcoming battle DJs?</strong><br /> Everyone enjoy themselves and have fun! T<strong>here seems to be less attendance at every battle each year. Where do you see this artform going and what do you think we can do to keep it alive?</strong><br /> I think educating the punters more about what it is with showcases in cities and workshops that the public can just see and even try for themselves. I think too many people are becoming intimidated by the artform, more turntablists need to share and put things out in the open in a friendly manner without scaring people away.<br /> <strong><br /> What are your thoughts on turntablism and technology. Eg. The show category?</strong><br /> Awesome stuff! Things evolve and this is where you see it!<br /> <strong><br /> Do you think you will continue to defend your title next year ?</strong><br /> Yes <strong>Do you do any club djing and where can we see you play?</strong><br /> Alot of summer festivals here in Western australia Perth which have all sorts of international artists playing as well. I am with a local label also here in Perth which you can check out at <a title="http://paperchain.squarespace.com/" href="http://paperchain.squarespace.com/">http://paperchain.squarespace.com/</a> <strong>Any projects coming up?</strong><br /> Just continuing to better myself and endlessly evolving!</span> <p align="left"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: small"><strong>Any Shoutouts?</strong><br /> Thanks goes out to: Mum Dad, and older bro’s, my lovely girl, George Scicluna, Shaggi, Beni Chill, Kit Pop, Paper Chain People, Roberto, Javier, Junior, LxD… and all of thos who have supported me. </span>
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Drew Muirhead
1988 DMC Winner & member of The Mix Factor Drew Muirhead- appeared on Down Under By Law , Australia’s first Hip Hop compilation album released in 1988. https://www.discogs.com/Various-Down-Under-By-Law/release/3134736 DMC Winner 1988 <img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-5375 alignright" src="http://localhost/mysite/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/down-under-by-law-150x150.jpg" /> https://hearthis.at/boogie-down-under-hip-hop-show/australian-made-show-18/
Victoria
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Dukets
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Elroy
Elroy – Sydney breaks sensation Elroy has been Djing for the past eleven years. He started at thirteen years old with a passion for Hip-Hop and Techno playing at u18 raves and dance parties including Utopia and Stomp u18s. Elroy then started his own underground rave events in warehouses and underground car parks and had a radio show at fifteen on 99.3 New Wave FM called Forward Motion. He soon discovered new sounds and variations including breaks, Drum and Bass, Garage and 2 Step.<br /> Remixing for Central Station records Elroy has remixed Alex k- The Beat Pounds which has been signed to Nuleuz Records in the UK and Glaubitz ; Roc – Sunshine Day which has been released on Tinted Records and is currently being used for Channel 10 Spot logo breaks. Elroy is now mastering all the music for this years Big Brother 3.<br /> 2003 bring new beginnings for Elroy with time in the Studio and the launch of the Essential Breaks CD.
New South Wales
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Emmiverse aka Mc Emma Tunnicliff
Started in 2012
FEMALE MC/DJ EMMIVERSE AKA EMMA TUNNICLIFF IS A CANCER FROM BYRON BAY. HOOKED ON SUBS FROM A YOUNG AGE EMMIVERSE COMBINES IDOLISING 1990’S RAP SUPERSTARS, SAILOR MOON & “GIRL POWER” IN CONTEMPORARY “POP -MULTI- CULTURE ” HAPPY & HARDCORE .WELCOME TO EMMIVERSE© FRESH KILLER BASS LINES, A LOVE OF DIRTY DANCE & CATCH 22 KILLER HOOKS EMMIVERSE AKA EMMA TUNNICLIFF IS A FEMALE MC + VOCALIST FROM BYRON BAY. GROWING UP EMMA ENJOYED CYPRESS HILL & THE SPICE GIRLS. A TEENAGER HER AND HER 4 PEICE B<span class="text_exposed_show">AND WON THE BALLINA “BATTLE OF THE BANDS”. AS A LEAD FEMALE VOCALIST, SHE PURSUED HER MUSIC & DANCE TRAINING, GAINING RECORDING EXPERIENCE. CLASSICALLY TRAINED IN PIANO AND BALLET EMMA BEGAN WRITING POP TUNES. STUDYING PART TIME AT SYDNEY’S NIDA MUSICAL THEATER EMMA HAS RECENTLY RELEASED HER DEBUT SINGLE WE RIDE AND HER LOVE OF THE 1990’S RAP SUPERSTARS AND GIRL POWER HAS MOVED EMMA INTO A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF DANCE MUSIC. PERFORMING OVERSEAS IN JAPAN AND CHINA EMMIVERSE IS A TRULY MULTICULTURAL REFRESHING BLEND OF HIP HOP. INVITED TO MELBOURNE AS THE ONLY FEMALE MC FOR THE PUSH OVER FESTIVAL IN MARCH 2012 HAS INSPIRED EMMA TO PURSUE HER ALBUM. HER INSPIRATION COMES FROM FEMALE RAP ARTISTS AND AMERICAN, HISPANIC, GERMAN AND ASIAN. PLUS LOVE OF AUSSIE SLANG AND COLLOQUIALISM’S SHE BLENDS GENRES AND MIXES THEM WITH DANCE BASS LINES AND BEATS.</span> EMMA LOOKS FORWARD TO COLLABORATING WITH OTHER AUSTRALIA ARTISTS ON CONTEMPORARY AND MODERN PROJECTS IN THE FUTURE. https://www.reverbnation.com/emmiverse/song/12131473-good-times
Byron Bay NSW
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Fdel
Started in 1995
<div>– <div id="pg-16-1" class="panel-grid panel-no-style"> <div id="pgc-16-1-0" class="panel-grid-cell"> <div id="panel-16-1-0-0" class="so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child"> <div class="textwidget"> Hailing form Perth Western Australia. Award winning producer, remixer and DJ, Fdel has been rocking stages at well known venues, festivals, dancefloors and radio stations with heavy doses of funk and breaks for over a decade. Fdel has rocked all the major festivals such as Big day out, Good Vibrations, Future music, Sets on the beach, South Bound and even earning an appearance at the hugely successful Motown Mondays in the USA. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="pg-16-2" class="panel-grid panel-no-style"> <div id="pgc-16-2-0" class="panel-grid-cell"> <div id="panel-16-2-0-0" class="so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child"> <div class="textwidget"> <div class="su-pullquote su-pullquote-align-right">“The perfect blue-print for how Australian hip-hop production should sound” – Scene</div> In the studio he has produced and remixed big names such as Drapht, Lyrics Born, Natalie Rize (Blue King Brown), Rashaan Amahd, Featurecast and A-Skillz to name a few. In 2005 Fdel released his debut album Audiofdelity on Invada Records run by Katalyst (BBE) and Geoff Barrow (Portishead) to rave reviews and critical acclaim. It was to become a “must have” record for all DJ’s and lovers of funky beats and fun loving hip hop grooves. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="pg-16-3" class="panel-grid panel-no-style"> <div id="pgc-16-3-0" class="panel-grid-cell"> <div id="panel-16-3-0-0" class="so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child"> <div class="textwidget"> <div class="su-pullquote su-pullquote-align-left">“A damn fine album of beats, breaks and slammin’ party funk” – Onion</div> The Audiofdelity album was released world wide in 2006 through Freestyle records and with some airplay from BBC radio one wound up being one of Freestyles best selling releases in years. A-Skillz (Fingerlicking records) liked it so much he licensed two tracks for his mix CD “Export 02”. Tracks were featured on the European “Nuhiphop” compilation alongside hip hop heavyweights such as Pete Rock, J-Dilla, RZA and Madlib just to name a few. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="pg-16-4" class="panel-grid panel-no-style"> <div id="pgc-16-4-0" class="panel-grid-cell"> <div id="panel-16-4-0-0" class="so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child"> <div class="textwidget"> <div class="su-pullquote su-pullquote-align-right"> “A smooth funked-up hip hop set” – Rolling Stone</div> The singles “Ladies and Gentlemen” & “Rocksteady” from the Audiofdelity record gained high rotation on Australia’s biggest radio station Triple J and every station in-between. Tunes were used on TV Fashion Adverts. On holiday TV shows and was on the soundtrack for Australia’s number one TV series “Underbelly”. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="pg-16-5" class="panel-grid panel-no-style"> <div id="pgc-16-5-0" class="panel-grid-cell"> <div id="panel-16-5-0-0" class="so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child"> <div class="textwidget"> <div class="su-pullquote su-pullquote-align-left">“Straight party music of a consistent calibre from a genuinely skilled producer” – Rave</div> So after years of constant touring playing to packed shows nationwide and rocking festivals such as Good Vibrations, Big Day Out, SummerDayze, Future Music Festival, Southbound, Park life, Marquee, Cuban Club, Electric Vines, Sets on The Beach. Holding Down residencies at Ambar, Embargo and Ku De Ta. He’s had the pleasure of opening for the likes of DJ shadow, De La Soul, People Under The Stairs, Jurassic 5, RJD2, Crystal Method, Methodman & Redman, Roots Manuva, Hermitude, Chali 2na, the Funk Hunters, Cat Empire and almost anyone you can name both with his award winning live 5 piece band or as a formidable DJ force. Fdel has emerged from the studio once again with a brand new record! In Late 2015 Fdel released his long awaited 2<sup>nd</sup> studio recording “Yesterdays Now Sound”. The lead single “How Lucky am I” feat Lyrics Born (USA) was an instant success reaching as high as number 13 in the itunes Hiphop charts. The second single from the release “Superstar” featuring lightheaded (USA) was also successful and was instantly added to radio rotation in several countries. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="pg-16-6" class="panel-grid panel-no-style"> <div id="pgc-16-6-0" class="panel-grid-cell"> <div id="panel-16-6-0-0" class="so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child"> <div class="textwidget"> <div class="su-pullquote su-pullquote-align-right">“Grandiose, ballsy and a helluva lot of fun a must for any hip hop head” – Xpress</div> To accompany the new release fdel has re-invented his award-winning live show. Trading the sampler for an AV-DJ set with visuals, live vocalists and instruments in favour of the traditional band format. It’s a unique live collaboration drawing on a cast of musicians and vocalists to add another dimension to the traditional DJ Set. Expect a genre crossing set packed full of bass driven funk and soul. Everything from Rock, Pop to hiphop across to house & disco via some trap and drum and bass with Live horns, vocals and guitar sprinkled on top.. Elevated to a whole new level with amazing visuals manipulated by the very turntables themselves. All mashed up the only way fdel knows how, extra funky! </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="_50f4">Band Members</div> <div class="_3-8w"> Fdel = Kaz Hamilton (Dj/Producer) Fdel Live: Kaz Hamilton (Turntables, MPC Sampler), Bret Hearn (guitar), Dan DiPaola (Drums), Colin Mills (Percussion), MC Optamus (vocal duties), Mark Turner (Sax,Flute) </div> <div> – “…phattest beats in the Southern Hemisphere” – Fort Knox 5 Hailing from Perth Western Australia Kaz Hamilton AKA Fdel has been refining his beat making skills <span class="text_exposed_show">since the age of 14. He smashed onto the local scene in 2003 producing the National hit “El Questro” for Australian Hip Hop royalty Downsyde.</span> “The perfect blue-print for how Australian hip-hop production should sound” – Scene In 2005 Fdel released his debut album Audiofdelity on Invada Records run by Katalyst (BBE) and Geoff Barrow (Portishead) to rave reviews and critical acclaim. It was to become a “must have” record for all DJ’s and lovers of funky beats and fun loving hip hop grooves. “A damn fine album of beats, breaks and slammin’ party funk” – Onion The Audiofdelity album was released world wide in 2006 through Freestyle records and with some airplay from BBC radio one wound up being one of Freestyles best selling releases in years. A-Skillz (Fingerlicking records) liked it so much he licensed two tracks for his mix CD “Export 02”. Tracks were featured on the European “Nuhiphop” compilation alongside hip hop heavyweights such as Pete Rock, J-Dilla, RZA and Madlib just to name a few. “A smooth funked-up hip hop set” – Rolling Stone The singles “Ladies and Gentlemen” & “Rocksteady” from the Audiofdelity record gained high rotation on Australia’s biggest radio station Triple J and every station in-between. Tunes were used on TV Fashion Adverts. On holiday TV shows and was on the soundtrack for Australia’s number one TV series “Underbelly”. “Straight party music of a consistent calibre from a genuinely skilled producer” – Rave So after 5 years of constant touring playing to packed shows nationwide and rocking festivals such as Good Vibrations, Big Day Out, SummerDayze, Future Music Festival, Southbound and Park life. Opening for the likes of DJ shadow, De La Soul, People Under The Stairs, Jurassic 5, RJD2, Crystal Method and almost anyone you can name both with his award winning live 5 piece band or as a formidable DJ force. Fdel has emerged from the studio once again with a brand new record! “Grandiose, ballsy and a helluva lot of fun a must for any hip hop head” – Xpress The album can best be described as finely chopped soul. Funk hip hop, Disco and Jazz collaged together and washed down with a cocktail on beautiful summer’s day! It’ll take you on a journey back to basics. A jazzy sample, chopped drum break and filtered baseline, the raw elements of feel good hip hop production. It’s both a fun and sophisticated record that oozes class and makes even the harshest critic want to put their dancing shoes on and cut a rug! Add to that the vocal dexterity of Lightheaded, Surreal from the Sound Providers and the amazing soul styling of Kylie Audilst and you have a fine and well-rounded album. </div> https://hearthis.at/boogie-down-under-hip-hop-show/australian-made-show-9/
Perth WA
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FRE$HEEP
Dj Sheep & Matty Fresh
Queensland
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Groove Terminator
Groove Terminator – producer/dj from Adelaide. First release in 1993. Mostly involved in the dance scene now. https://www.discogs.com/artist/128775-Groove-Terminator Remixed Skunk Hour & Sound Unlimited in the 90s. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-126728" src="https://australianhiphopdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/dmc-flyer-300x209.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="209" />
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Heavy Hands
https://australianhiphopdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/heavy-hands.jpg Heavy Hands is a scratcher who values the funk over technicality. He has performed around Sydney with Jazz bands and Hip Hop crews focusing on using the turntable as an instrument. having placed 3rd in last years Wax Wars he now plans on taking the title with his heavy ass hands. If you havent seen this guy cut it up, make viewing his videos a priority today starting with the one below. To be honest i dont really know much about this guy except his hands are pretty fuckin amazing especially his stab reflexs. He came very close to taking out Subway in the IDA scratch championships, so close it took a bit of time for the judges to work it out. That all being said i was going to go with sydney pioneering dj this round (no disrespect – all love) but felt this guy needed to be mentioned because as you can tell from the video link below he is truly gifted on the cut. I hope to see more of him and im sure we will.. – Jarrod Fox http://turntablism.com.au/tablist-archives/australia/heavy-hands https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqfE1_c4dJA <blockquote>"Heavy Hands - If you havent seen this guy cut it up, make viewing his videos a priority today starting with the one below. To be honest i dont really know much about this guy except his hands are pretty fuckin amazing especially his stab reflexs. He came very close to taking out Subway in the IDA scratch championships, so close it took a bit of time for the judges to work it out. That all being said i was going to go with sydney pioneering dj this round (no disrespect - all love) but felt this guy needed to be mentioned because as you can tell from the video link below he is truly gifted on the cut. I hope to see more of him and im sure we will.." - J Fox</blockquote> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irEXJZoecJ8&feature=youtu.be
Sydney NSW
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Helix
Hip Hop turntablist and producer from Wollongong. https://www.mixcloud.com/Helix369/ https://www.facebook.com/Djhelix420/videos/1795721400515044/ <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-105260" src="https://australianhiphopdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/helix-1-211x300.jpg" alt=" width="211" height="300" />
Wollongong NSW
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HFNR
Started in 2012
HFNR is a producer and DJ based in Melbourne, Australia. Taking inspiration from all sounds weird and obscure his eclectic taste in music shines through in his growing catalogue of beats. Focusing on soulful bass driven records and building on a solid foundation in 2014, 2015 is looking exciting with a number of remixes and original productions in the works, a monthly podcast and plenty of collaborations with local and international artists.
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Hot Cheddar
Hot Cheddar is a Tasmanian based Producer/DJ hailing from Hobart’s Eastern Shore. Hot Cheddar began creating music as a young lad playing guitar and piano before moving his unique style into the digital side of music as he began messing with abelton and found a love for the versatility that can be found within electronic music. In Early 2013, after years of experimenting with his own sounds, he and two old friends from primary school formed the Hobart based Hip-Hop group, ‘The Dirturtles’ and then went on to produce, mix and master the groups debut self release ‘the out of the shell EP’ and play their first of many shows at Marion Bay Falls Festival on the local stage. The three have since been very busy playing a variety of headline and killer support slots (Seth Sentry, Akouo, Cormega) whilst also finding time to record their second indepentent release, the Crossroads EP. Hot Cheddar is renowned for his originality, with almost all of his beats and production being entirely from either his guitar, keyboard or just straight off the top off the noggin, a great example of a Hot Cheddar production is his work on the song ‘Back Then ft. Carla Cuzzucoli) by the Dirturtles, which is a signature acoustic/hip-hop vibe that Chedda loves to throw in the mix. You can listen to more of Hot Cheddar’s stuff over at soundcloud and all reviews here on uneartherd are much appreciated! “He can DJ your acid rave or serenade the family campfire with no more than six strings – there is not much the man can not do.” – Primitive Emcee, Dirturtles.
Hobart TAS
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Ill Jay Phox
Ill Jay Phox was born as an alternative incarnation of Cairns based DJ and producer Jimmy Flipshyt. Ill Jay Phox beats boast a lofi feel that explores slow moving grooves and vibes.
Cairns QLD
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James Ingram
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JayTeeHazard
BUY DIGITAL<br /> Immediate download<br /> Jayteehazard is a producer and in-demand DJ from Newcastle, Australia. With club residencies catering to all genres of music, his great gift is a wide knowledge of pop culture and a finely-tuned ear to the pulse of the dance-floor. Knowing intimately what the crowd wants he also drops unexpected selections that give his sets true personality. He’s spun sets alongside Public Enemy, Hilltop Hoods and Ice Cube – while also performing at Homebake, Groovin the Moo, Field Day and the Big Day Out. His production has appeared on the Hilltop Hoods album Drinking from the Sun (platinum sales); as well as for Briggs, Funkoars and Urthboy. He is producer and DJ in The Last Kinection, winners of five Deadly Awards and one of the leading lights in Indigenous and Australian music.
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John Alsop
1989 Australian DMC Champion from Sydney, passed away December 28, 2016. John Alsop helped pave the way back in the 80s for us deejays today.. Our 1989 Australian DMC Champion sadly passed away earlier this week. He was aged 54 and died from heart failure. R.I.P <a class="profileLink" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008893778732&fref=mentions">John Alsop</a>! Thank you for all your contributions to the artform. A true Aussie Legend, Pioneer, and all round good bloke!! You will be missed by many! Our condolences goes out to his wife Clarissa, his family and loved ones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=45&v=cmBs-SX2PNA
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John Course
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Katalyst
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Klasic
Klasik is a veteran in the Australian clubbing scene, turning heads throughout the Urban clubbing industry. Klasik is succeeding in the highest regard throughou<span class="text_exposed_show">t the country for his craft in taking Dj sets to the next level and solidifying himself as one of the top MCing DJ’s in Australia.<br /> Klasik is currently the tour dj for B Wise an emerging Sydney emcee delivering a progressive style of Australian Hip Hop. Klasik has aslo performed on stages alongside A-level guests including SCHOOL BOY Q, THE GAME, YELLAWOLF AND VINCE STAPLES just to name a few along side playing at some of the major festivals. Klasik is no stranger to performing to the masses. Also having a long list of nightclub residencies at numerous hot spots around Australian and International shows in San Francisco, Indonesia and New Zealand. Taking you on a journey that is nothing less then unique and original, an energy that is totally based on taking events to another level.</span>
Sydney NSW
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Mark1
member of Mindfield
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Mexi
member of Hired Goons, and Hospice
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Mic Lez
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Midsole
Started in 2011
Turnablist DJ / 3-time WA DMC Champion (2012, 2013, 2014) & 2018 DMC Winner
Western Australia
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Mikey Hundred
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Mr P. Body
Started in 1990
Appeared on Culture of Kings Vol. 2 Released in 2002 appeared on the compilation Culture Of Kings Volume 1 https://www.discogs.com/artist/239086-Mr-P-Body <img src="https://australianhiphopdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/mr-p-body-promo.png" />
Adelaide SA
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Mules Mecca
member of Choose Mics I currently am practicing freelance as a music producer, sound engineer and music mentor/facilitator in both music, creative industries, youth and community development sectors. While I am passionate about young people and using my music as a tool for positive change, I am producing and performing with artists on the current music scene. I have experience in the music industry spanning 12 years, I developed my passion doing local gigs before going on to further education in music.I have worked with various artists local, national and overseas from young early career/emerging artists to established artists. Some of the projects and artists I have engaged, mentored and produced with and for include: Edog, Murs, Action Bronson, Choose Mics, Melanie Rutherford, Hyjack n Torcha, Hilltop Hoods, Bliss n Eso, Quite Nyce, Chelsea Jane, Pegz, Rock from Bootcamp Clique, (Aria-award winner) M-Phazes and many more.I have supported artists as a DJ live on-stage including big artists and names such as Xzibit, The Game, Hopsin, MOP, Bliss n Eso, Jaren Benton, Mobb Deep, Obese Records tour, Planet Asia & Copyright, Mantra, Choose Mics etc. I work across many genres including Hip Hop, Soul, Jazz, Alternative, Live band, Dubstep and without being limited to, many more. My music background & experience include (includes my work in community and youth sector space:<br /> 2007: Diploma in Music (technology and production)<br /> 2009: North Lakes youth initiative Alphacrucis award for excellence<br /> 2010: North Lakes Regional partnerships award for best practice in<br /> community working with youth & business.<br /> 2012: Training in cross-cultural awareness, creative group work and facilitation<br /> 2012: Triple J National Winner of Hilltop Hoods best production remix<br /> 2013: APRA Music ‘Hilltop Hoods’ initiative award<br /> 2014: Bachelor of Creative Technology (Audio Engineering and Sound Production)<br /> 2014: The ‘BlackCard’ Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training<br /> 2014: QLD government Award for Excellence Youth 2014 – Regional Award for significant contribution to improving the lives and outcomes of young people.<br /> 2014: ReBOOT therapeutic training working with children and young people.<br /> 2014: Discover’d showcase for young & emerging artists (live acoustic) producer/mentor I am an experienced community producer, music facilitator and mentor, I have run many youth & creative industries programs with an objective to skill up people and mentor them through creative and cultural process that enables them to safely engage, learn, have fun and share their expressions through meaningful outlets and outcomes. My music experience includes: music production, instruments, song-writing, producing, studio & live-sound recording, vocal mentoring, sound engineering (mixing), audio/live sound set up, film editing, DJ-ing etc. I have the ability and experience to mentor people through structured facilitated program, master-classes and workshops in a flexible way. I am mobile, and have my own resources that I use when I am doing projects, masterclasses or any sort of engagement. The equipment that I currently own and utilise for community good include: MPC – beat production tool, Several sound modules, Guitars, Mini-controllers, keyboards, Studio monitors, Programs: Pro-tools, Nuendos, Cubase, x5 Audio interfaces, Studios mics, Live mics, mic stands MacBook Laptops, iMac computers As an individual, I am creative, easy-going, passionate, confident, approachable, punctual, relatable, open, understanding, trust-worthy, social, generous, compassionate and strong. My objective and goal is to be able to do music full time in any capacity whether I am taking on many different projects, working with an organisation for community benefit to make a positive impact, and sharing my music and craft as a tool for sharing and passing on knowledge.
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Nhostic
A Newcastle based emcee, originally from Mt Gambier, is one to keep your eyes on. His stage presence and show is energetic, facetious and it draws you in, while his fast and multi-syllable lyrics and flow is something you will never forget. Nhostic has shared the stage with the likes of Bone Thugs n Harmony (USA), The Game (USA), Def Wish Cast, Trem, Brad Strut, Lazy Grey, Urthboy, Muph n Plutonic, Mantra, Pez, Daily Meds, P. Smurf, Mind over Matter, Kerser, Diafrix, Last Kinection, Thundamentals, Horrorshow, Dialectrix, Fraksha, Street Warriors, Black Magic, Blades of Hades, The Tongue, Electric Elements, Resin Dogs, A-love, Hyjack n Torture and many more.
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Nick Toth
Started in 1988
dj for Metabass N Breath & Foreign Heights After purchasing his first set of decks in 1988 and working with a hip-hop crew in his native Austria, Nick packed up his turntables and relocated to the sunny shores of Australia 17 years ago, where he has been heavily involved with the local music community and club culture as a DJ & producer (MetaBass, Foreign Heights, etc), promoter (JamRock!, StepForward!, Make It Clap!, Dancehall Queen Australia), radio host (2SER, FBi, ABC, SBS) and music educator (Australian Institute of Music etc).Over the course of his career he has performed at most major festivals and venues, at corporate & celebrity events, international movie launches, fashion shows, music awards, etc. Nick was the first hiphop DJ in Australia to sign a major label deal for a DJ-mixed album (‘Blazin’ Vol 1 / Universal Music, 2003, w/Nino Brown) and has since released a number of other albums, compilations and singles. As part of the dynamic trio Foreign Heights he was nominated for an ARIA in 2007, the main award in the Australian music industry. He has also shared the stage with a multitude of artists such as Common, Michael Franti, Talib Kweli, N.E.R.D., Missy Elliott, Jungle Brothers, 50 Cent & G-Unit, The Roots, Run DMC, Xzibit, J Boog, Public Enemy, Ice T, Beatnuts, The Alkaholics, Spearhead, DJ Krush, QBert, Grandmaster Flash, MixMasterMike, Jungle Brothers, Lyrics Born, Sean Paul, Cypress Hill, ColdCut, Jazzanova, Black Eyed Peas, Scribe, Roots Manuva, and many more and has hit the studio with Australian and international artists including Mr Lif, Will I Am, Casual, Pigeon John, Murs, Che’nelle, MC Trey, Maya Jupiter, 13th Son, Eternia, DJ Regal, and others. Recent gigs: an exclusive VIP industry party for Justin Timberlake; DJ for Michael Franti & Spearhead on their Australian tour; the exclusive Sunday day-party ‘The Do-Over’ in Hollywood, LA; warm-up tour DJ for U.S. hiphop/reggae star Matisyahu; an exclusive beach party at luxury resort Karma Kandara in Bali, Indonesia; Donna Karan’s (owner of fashion label DKNY) VIP birthday party at Sydney’s Star City Casino alongside the Black Eyed Peas and the All-Star Hip Hop Party 2013, an exclusive club show feat. Coolio, Chali 2Na, DJ Numark & Maseo (De La Soul). Aside from extensive domestic touring within Australia, he has been booked in New York, San Francisco, London, Vienna, Tokyo, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Bali and Tahiti. Nick is the driving force behind the ground-breaking Article One Events, running Australia’s most successful weekly reggae club JamRock!; Australia’s premier French-Caribbean events ‘Creole Zouk’ and touring Caribbean artists to the Australasian region (recent tours include J Boog, Junior Reid, Lukie D, Fiji, Peetah Morgan etc).
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Nikk-C
https://australianhiphopdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/nikk-c.jpg ince the mid 2000’s, NIKK-C has been an active participant in the Brisbane DJ battle circuit. Known locally for his DJ duties in Brisbane’s own “The Coalition Crew” and member of “The Fader F*uckerz” turntable posse, NIKK-C has collected battle titles from comps such as DMC, Scribble Jam, and King of the Kut. Now relocated in Melbourne, NIKK-C specialises in developing software applications and technology solutions for the next wave of turntablism. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZCDfBMfaq0&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR29uL4pKGuUz8V1TGEdx2_vTbRj3CwPMihVSJZc9ZSqvsuuK6KPJjURyK8<br />https://kissfm.com.au/kiss-fm-news/nikk-c-dmc-qld-winner-joins-timmy-5pm-today
Melbourne VIC
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Peezo
Three words. Old. School. Futuristic. Ushering in a wave of new school rap for Australian Hip Hop fans, Peezo is finding<span class="peekaboo-text">neutrality</span><span class="bcTruncateMore"><span class="peekaboo-text"> somewhere between modern-day American sounds and local legend like The Hilltop Hoods and Drapht. 2014 is shaping up as a big one for the former Byron Bay local, with the first installment of his eagerly anticipated Old School Futuristic series </span></span> My last name is Peters and my friends used to call me ‘Peezy’ before I was really trying to rap for a career. I was in love with this girl who wanted to be a tattoo artist, so I let her tattoo my nickname on my toes and it really stuck. I added the ‘o’ instead of the ‘y’ cause it sounded cooler.When I’m performing live, my DJ (Northside) and I try to create a fun and entertaining action packed experience. I definitely love owning the space and try not to do the chill Jay Z or Eminem approach, I get really into it. My biggest influences in the Australian hip hop scene would be my friends like Allday, Cam Bluff, Griffin Brain, Baro Cherie Threads and Northside. https://soundcloud.com/peezomusic
Melbourne VIC
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People Luminous
Matt Grey. Nicky Swamp. LGHTYR. Travy P. Lyds Kivela. Locashen. Slowth. Hunter On The Hill. Usagi. Tyler Vivian. People Luminous is an east coast-based collective https://soundcloud.com/people-luminous
Queensland
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Prospeks
Adelaide SA
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Prowla
Started in 1994
Prowla – from Melbourne. First release in 1994. PROWLA – ‘MONEY WALKS’<br /> One of the crown jewels in any serious vinyl collectors collection and for a million good reasons. I heard a bunch of earlier tapes by Prowla at house parties but never owned one so forking out for this wax was easy. The delivery/production still miles ahead of it’s time and an instant trip to the rainy Melbourne city scape. – Funkoars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXZCaMTc7OQ&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1PYWexQRMc I have known Prowls for ages , since the early 90’s . I guess Prowls knew I had some dope beats . I did cuts for his first album too and now he is a better scratcher and cutter than me, ha-ha. He used to watch me scratch and cut and study me cutting and ask me how did I do that etc. He learnt quick and he’s a dope Dj now too. – Johnny Idem <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-93717" src="https://australianhiphopdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/prowla-cd-2-225x300.jpg" alt=" width="225" height="300" /> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-93718" src="https://australianhiphopdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/prowla-cd-1-300x225.jpg" alt=" width="300" height="225" />
Victoria
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Pyrex Uno (Pyrex The Impaler) (Caine Pyrex)
Started in 2012
Beatsmith/Tableist at RedFox.<br /> 1/5 of City Wide.<br /> Brass Knuckle Thieves.<br /> How Many Deep.<br /> Third Chapter.
Melbourne VIC
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Richo Kidd
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Perth WA
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Rime
Tasmania
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RKS
Trio consisting of 2 emcees and a dj. On the now defunct RebelBase Records. RAID EK is Eddie Rasguido. He was raised in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, where Hip Hop is the staple diet of most teenagers. How did you get into the scene, tell us about Rocksonics?<br /> Rocksonics was my first hip hop group, we used to tag the name up but we shortened it to RKS to make it easier. We were shit at graffiti so we focused on music (After such a long time we’re hoping to get out an RKS ep early next year). From those early hip hop days I then got into some electronic music and ended up at breaks and it’s all kinda gone from there. <strong>You tasted success early in your career with a 2nd place in the group category in the DMC championships, how did you take it to the next level?<br /> </strong>Ha ha, I don’t think I’ve taken it to the next level. That was a very long time ago. Some of the DJs today like J-Red are crazy; the stuff they do is awesome. But, from DJing i did get into production and I think that’s a kinda progression from DJing.
Victoria
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Ron Rugged
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Sard Boogie ( Sard )
Born 1976 (offical year of the funky child) and bred in Melbourne, Sard Boogie started out as an Mc under the name “Sard” in the early 90’s Producing and perfor<span class="text_exposed_show">ming many live show’s with local Mc’s ru C.L, Rema, Ill Kane and International act “Mystik Journeymen”. From 1993-1996 a member of the Melbourne Based crew “Ruffnexet” , including interstate show’s, an appearance on ABC tv, Numerous Live performances on Melbourne radio shows “Steppin 2 tha am” “Tha Formula” and the roof tearing show @ the renowned Hip hop reggae venue “Big Bamboo” in 1995. Performing as a solo artist playing live show’s at Revolver, The Croft, 303 and Honky Tonk’s to Name a few, also as a resident Dj at “Suede” and “White Rabbit” with “Fabric Soul’s” Playing Funk, Rare groove, Break’s, Hip hop and whatever else floats his boat. Sard Boogie has a strong Hip hop background but this dose not stop him from freakin the funk in other genres, whether it’s in his sets or with his own production.</span> https://hearthis.at/boogie-down-under-hip-hop-show/australian-made-show-11/
Victoria
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Wollongong NSW
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Space Invadas
duo consisting of Steve Spacek & Katalyst <div class="descr"> Katalyst is Australian producer Ashley Anderson. His solo records have been released through his own Invada Records as well as Stones Throw. He runs the Invada label in Australia with with Portishead’s Geoff Barrow. Steve Spacek originates from London yet landed in Sydney via LA. He has worked with the likes of J Dilla, Mos Def, Slum Village, Common and many more and is likened to classic soul singers Curtis Mayfield and Marvin Gaye and has been championed by everyone from Entertainment Weekly to Mos Def. Their debut album Soul-Fi received critical acclaim both locally and internationally, nominated for an ARIA award and championed by taste makers such as Giles Pererson in the UK, Garth Trinidad on KCRW in LA, Tyler Askew in NYC, Andrew Jervis (Ubiquity) in San Fran to name just a few. Since the release of Soul-Fi both Katalyst and Spacek have been busy with their solo careers as well as other collaborations. With its roots in the world of modern soul, Wild World touches on many other genres of contemporary music, especially hip hop. Featured album vocalists include MC’s Guilty Simpson and Remi along with soul vocalist Natalie Slade. </div> <i>About this track…</i> <div class="descr">‘Say Something’ reflects on the crazy times we are living in. The exponential rate of change we are all witnessing and are a part of, as well as a nod to the beautiful and wonderful natural world we live in here on this planet.</div> https://hearthis.at/boogie-down-under-hip-hop-show/australian-made-show-12/
New South Wales
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Steano
Tasmania
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Swipa
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Terntable Jediz
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The Battlehoggs
Kansel & Dj Juice The Battlehoggs are a championship DJ crew doing good things for oz hip-hop and who are labeled as pioneers of the Aussie mixtape scene.DJ Kansel started the group in 2000 in ADL who has produced a collective group of some of the country’s first mixtapes to have featured Australian artists. Kansel’s Battlehogg tapes established a strong following within the underground and later got a deal with Shogun Distribution in 2007 to release ‘Battlehoggs Official Mixtape Series Volume 1 – Hosted by Trials [Funkoars]’. Following the huge success of their first national release, Battlehoggs released Vol.2 – Hosted by Brad Strut [Lyrical Commission] in 2008. Both tapes received huge props by both the fans and artists for uniting the states for the first time since the early days of ‘Culture Of Kings’. Hoggs is the home for all aussie artists (signed/not signed) and the Battlehogg tapes will remain to be a platform to feature oz hip-hop in it’s entirety. DJ Kansel has established his name in the US working with various artists for the ‘Oz-Tex Connect Series’ also working exclusively with Brooklyn’s Red Café for the ‘All Frames of the Game Mixtape’. DJ Kansel won the Australian Scratch DJ title at Scribble Jam in 2006 winning him a trip to the states to compete and experienced the grind of the rap industry in Houston, Texas. The mixtape trend down under has increased significantly in the past decade having influenced the recent start up of Hussletapes.com allowing all aussie artists to promote their music together online to a nationwide hip-hop market. https://www.reverbnation.com/artist/video/9423958
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The Big Rigs
DJ Damage , DJ Katch and DJ Frenzie were members of Big Rigs in Brisbane in the mid 1990s. Big Rigs debuted at <i>The Bomb</i>, an FRS (Flavours Radio Show) party held in Brisbane in January 1996. They also played at <i>Vibes on a Summers Day</i>Festival in 1996.<sup id="cite_ref-stealth-bigrigs_8-0" class="reference"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DJ_Damage#cite_note-stealth-bigrigs-8">[8]</a></sup> DJ Katch, Geoff Jigzaw Boardman (who worked on Towering Inferno’s recorded material), Dave Atkins and Chris Bosley went on to form <a title="Resin Dogs" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resin_Dogs">Resin Dogs</a> in 1996.<sup id="cite_ref-resindogs_9-0" class="reference"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DJ_Damage#cite_note-resindogs-9">[9]</a></sup> DJ Frenzie mentioned Big Rigs in an interview with The Late Show in 2011, saying that, “We were doing 6 turntable routines in clubs in the mid 90s. I don’t think any one else was doing that kind of thing in Australia at that time”. <img src="https://australianhiphopdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Big-Rigs-DJs-Katch-Damage-Frenzie-Vibes-On-A-Summers-Day-Brisbane-1996.jpg" />
Brisbane QLD
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The Master
2001 QLD DMC Champion Well known for his “Isn’t She Lovely” Scratch Routine, his limited edition Aussie Battler Vinyl & Ozploitation https://soundcloud.com/theshift/lessons-in-oz-the-shift https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVgx4TuizjQ https://hearthis.at/boogie-down-under-hip-hop-show/australian-made-show-3/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLelNTeb9CE&feature=youtu.be
Melbourne VIC
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Tom Ray
Tasmania
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