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So far in this years dmc technics world DJ championships, there are new state champions for Victoria and NSW but with the remainder of the state finals happening over the next two weeks, ozhiphop.com spoke to current Australian solo champion Staen 1 about him defending his title this year and the pressure that is mounting …
Being that you’re part of a highly successful crew, what motivated you to embark on a solo project? My highly successful crew motivated me. The world we live in, the streets, Necro, a lot motivated me. Non-Phixion have always been known as politically-minded rappers, but you seem to have taken things one step further with …
G FORCE (G): Congratulations on the new album. To start it off, how did you go about making and completing Part Three with reference to inspirations, time frames and the process in general? H: Maaan! A lot of late nights, endless studio sessions, near murders and suicidal tendencies. I’m sure nuff groups out there know what I’m …
G Force (G): Let’s firstly have some introductions for those not in the know. Who are the Lost Souls, where are your from and how did you hook up to make the dope release that is “Conveyor Belt” happen? Budsa (B): First and foremost bro Myself and Raven are from Chelsea and Edithvale about 15 …
G Force (G): So, being crowned the best freestyle emcee in Australia must feel alright yeah? Justice (J): No doubt man, feels real good. G: Run us through your battles on the night. First round you drew Surreal. He has a large following in Melbourne and has beaten you before, what was running through your …
G Force (G): Firstly, thanks for your time Layla. You have appeared on a few albums now, Done DL, Drapht, Straight From The Art, Hilltop Hoods Vinyl. When are we going to see a solo from you? Layla (L): Im actually off to the UK beginning of June so im polishing the shit off now …
[dropcap size=small]H[/dropcap]e’ll hyjakulate, always off his face like a pack of ravers and for those that don’t know, Hyjak’s the one with the breadstick on the cover on his new album. Drastik Measures is a duet album with Torcha produced by Sydney super DJ Bonez – a.k.a. ‘the funny lookin greek guy in the middle’. …
G-FORCE [G]: Alright for those who do not know, who are the Terntable Jediz, where are you from, and what is your cause? SHEEP [S]: The Terntable Jediz are a crew consisting of DJs Finatik, Damage, Sheep, Kenny and Krypton. We are all from Brisbane with the exception of Finatik, who hails from Perth. Our …
G Force (G): Alright, first of the bat, a lot of people want to know. Why Aeteacix? Explain the name to us? Aeteacix (86): I was a big fan of Get Smart back in the day, so it started off as Eighty Six, and kinda just evolved over the years, for various reasons, into what …
G Force (G): It has been a rather big few months for you Andy. The release of you solo album Andy Social and now featuring on the Culture Of Kings Three compilation. Is it a relief to have it all out there now? Andy Struksha (A): Absolutely. Big learning experience, and it’s good to have …
G Force: Well to begin with mate, for those who don’t know already what is checkoutwax and what do you offer? Adam: Checkoutwax.com is Australia’s premier online Hip Hop store offering Australian Hip Hop CDs & vinyl, used / out of print vinyl, new 12″s, new LPs, new CDs, DVDs, Books, Magazines, Clothing items – …
G FORCE (F): Congratulations on the new release ‘Stormwater’. The album is very impressive, not only for the crew‘s lyrics and mic presence but the production which you handled. To kick it off, how long did it take to get this album together, being that it was all recorded in Melbourne and the crew is …