Once a year, every year for a long time now, OzHipHop.com has held their annual OHH.com Awards – nominated and voted for by the people who frequent the site. As Australia’s premier Internet destination for hip hop opinion and discussion, it’s a pretty big deal. Skip on over HERE to vote! And remember…
Personally, when I think of dope live acts in the Australian scene, Thundamentals are definitely up the top of the list. Which is why it gives me all sorts of uncontrollable spasms to report that tomorrow night they kick off a short but sweet little tour to support their newest single My Lady, the latest showpiece from last year’s debut album Sleeping On Your Style. Read more »
I opened some rather concerning letters this morning. It turns out the State Debt Recovery Office are on my tail for reasons that remain undisclosed, and a lot of my cash is going to be tied up until I get a chance to strut on down there and slap someone upside the skull. What’s a guy to do in the meantime? Retail therapy is clearly out of the question; so it’s a good thing that the generous hip hop community has provided some free gear over the summer for all the broke scene junkies like you and me. Here’s a small selection. Read more »
I’m always late for work, and the excuses vary. Sometimes it’s the bus – and sometimes it’s the distraction provided by my many silly arguments on the Internet. Starting a blog was probably the worst thing I could do and undoubtedly it will be the reason for many a heated exchange with The Boss (capitalised because he must be feared… er… respected) but today I’m pretty satisfied that it was Syntax‘s fault. Yeah. I’ll rest the blame on his shoulders and point The Boss in his direction when things get hairy.
Oh dear, I think I may have hurt my back.
One of the fundamental ideas behind the creation of this blog is helping to bridge some of the gaps in hip hop. There are many artists in the scene who have no idea that other artists even exist, and considering that the Internet sends people like Bangs into worldwide popularity, I figure I might as well do my bit to expose the real heads to each other (no homo).
