Famed label Ostgut Ton has announced plans to release a mix album in conjunction with forward thinking Berlin-based dubstep night Sub:stance. Featuring a slab of material from Scuba’s incredible Hotflush label, expect dense yet danceable heaters from Ramadanman, Shackleton, Joy Orbison, Shortstuff,Pangaea, Untold, Joker, Mount Kimbie and more. Sub:stance is available from Monday January 25.
Workaholic Statik Selectah is back with his third producer LP 100 Proof (The Hangover) through hisShowoff imprint and as expected it features all the heavyweights – think Bun B, Lil Fame,Saigon, Sean Price, Freeway, Havoc, Smif-N-Wessun,Royce Da 5’9, Reks, Styles P, Talib Kweli, Evidence, Souls Of Mischief… yeah, you get the drift!
Speaking of heavily anticipated, the mighty Strong Arm Steady crew return with their second LP on the much loved (and forever dope) Stones Throw label. In Search of Stoney Jackson is entirely produced by Madlib. Sprinkle on top an all-star guest lineup from the likes of Talib Kweli, Phonte, Evidence, Oh No , Planet Asia and Guilty Simpson and can’t it just be out now already?
In the face of the economic crisis and evaporation of distribution companies Australia-wide, a number of artists have turned to putting new releases up for free download on OzHipHop.com – so why not get busy and support. Crate Cartel’s Geko has unleashed his The Appointment release which is now up for grabs. It is predominantly produced by Doc Savage with some bonus Jase remixes throw in for good measure. There will also be a limited run of pressed copies and the release is a pre-course to the Crate Cartel Radio compilation out early 2010.
G-Force & Sparts have also put up their brand new Powerlines release for free. Featuring guests Mol One,Haunts, Maundz and Thorts and a mix of exclusive beats from WIK, Blazin Marty and Xcise as well as some jacked favourites, the fellas have ensured it bangs from start to end. It’s available now as well.
Staying down Melb way, Fatty Phew, Alter Ego and DJ Bogues have teamed up for a five track EP entitled Best Things In Life Are Free which will be available for free download from Monday February 1. Newcomer Alter Ego apparently lays down the beats with a definite Premier, Stoupe and Pete Rock influence, so it sounds really nice and with Phew on the mic it is 100% guaranteed.
Heading back to dubstep/bass music territory, online sites Fact Magazine and XLR8R are constantly uploading free and essential mixes from the likes of Bullion, Deadboy, Shortstuff, Greena, Hyetal and many, many more. If you want to keep up with the ever-changing, exciting bass music scene in the UK and beyond, then get downloading.
On the live front, Saturday February 20 sees the free Summer Rooftop Party pop-off on the roof ofYHA (above Transit Bar) with D’Opus & Roshambo, Wax Lyrical, Truth Benders, Smith Brothers and many more supplying the summer sounds.
And just in case you’ve had your head up your clacker, the legendary Lupe Fiasco hits the UC Bar onSaturday February 27 with Koolism, Horrorshow, Katalyst and D’Opus & Roshambo in support – tickets are selling fast, so don’t snooze and lose peoples.
To hear music from all the above releases and more, tune to The Antidote on 2XX 98.3FM from 9:30 – 11pm every Tuesday night.
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