1. Tell us a bit about the early days, how did you first get into MC’ing? Was there always a political/social motivation? Sabac: I first began as a B-Boy and Graff writer. I sucked at Graff and was an ok B-Boy. Growing up in Brooklyn NY hip hop was all over the place so I …
You guys are lining up in Melbourne for Terminal 9 alongside Downsyde, Koolism, Muph + Plutonic, Hyjak n Torcha and 2 Dogs as well as various Breaks and DnB acts. Have you performed to mixed crowds before? What’s the vibe like compared to 100% hip hop heads? TRIALS: We‘ve done a few shows and festivals …
G Force(G): Congratulations on the new album Mark. The themes and subjects addressed are quite varied, where do you draw your inspiration for writing songs from? Mark 1(M): Thanks mate, much appreciated. My inspiration is just my life and observations. What I’ve been through or seen friends go through, the things I see, my family, …
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): 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): 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 …