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Rapper Sky’High
Learn more about Sydney based Aboriginal/Fijian rapper, Sky‘High, who was named Best Female MC at the 2012 Ozhiphop.com awards.
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Simone’s still got the voice
We were all holding our breath as we watched one of our favourite singers,Simone Stacey, audition for The Voice.
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Sweet sounds of MajikHoney
Get to know the hottest new RnB/Hip Hop act, Majik Honey. A talented and dynamic young sister duo from Sydney.
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Street Warriors shout out from NYC
The Street Warriors are in New York shooting a music video for a clip for their new single. Spokesperson for the band Lorda Omeissah says the popular Hip Hop group are over in the USA shooting a music video for their new single which features an American guest rapper. “All will be unveiled when we […]
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MC Bryte on tour with Vibe 3on3
The Bryte side of life Rising hip hop artist Bryte has overcome many barriers early in life to become established on the national circuit and his new album Bryte Side Of Life should cement his reputation as a renowned MC. Bryte also puts his talents and considerable energy back into the community work – with […]
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MC Bryte: how music has helped me
Perth based hip hop artist Bryte believes having music as an outlet has helped him deal with and overcome some hard issues in his life. The talented MC did not enjoy an easy start to life, and was put into foster care when he was only a few days old. “Growing up for me […]
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James Henry releases new EP
James Henry, 34, from Melbourne is known to many as a singer/songwriter in his own right, as well as being the grandson of Jimmy Little – and he has certainly inherited Jimmy’s musical talent. The songs on this new EP span Country-Rock, Reggae and Hip Hop and talk of his Aboriginal identity and society’s rules […]
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Saltwater Freshwater Festival
Some major Indigenous talent is lining up to play at the 2013 Saltwater Freshwater Festival in Taree on 26 January, including the legendary band Coloured Stone, hip-hop favourites The Last Kinection and crowd-pleasers The Medics. Saltwater Freshwater is the largest Aboriginal cultural event on the Mid North Coast – where the saltwater and freshwater meet. […]
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Yabun Festival 2013
Red Ochre award-winning performer and Western Arrernte man Warren H Williams and Pitjantjatjara singer-songwriter Frank Yamma will headline this year’s Yabun Festival on Saturday, 26 January in Victoria Park, Sydney. The legendary Archie Roach will also be playing, along with an all-star choir, performing songs from his latest album Into the Bloodstream. Yabun is also […]
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Standing Strong
The Yung Warriors have embarked on their national Hip Hop Corroboree tour that will take in venues in all major capitals and regional centres from the East Coast across the Nullarbor. Manager Nathan Lovett-Murray has pre-season footy commitments with Essendon, so he isn’t accompanying the boys on tour, but he did see them off to […]
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Dizzy Doolan’s journey to the Deadlys
Singer Dizzy Doolan has worked through some tough times to earn her place at the Deadlys® and she shares some advice for those starting out on the long road to success.
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Yabu Band, John Bennett, Jade Masters backstage
Deadlys nominees and performers (at the Sunset Ceremony) Yabu Band and John Bennett are looking forward to meeting other Indigenous musicians from around the country at the awards ceremony.
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Yung Warriors celebrate twin Deadlys nominations
Just after the rehearsal of “Standing Strong’ by Yung Warriors, Mayrah Sonter catches up with Tjimba and D-Boy about their two Deadly nominations for Single of the Year and Hip-Hop Artist of the Year.
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Back for more
After over 18 years in the business, Native Ryme’s debut album may be one of the most overdue albums in local hip hop history. Despite a touring history estimated at over 800 live performances, a gold/platinum hit and Multiple National Music awards – Native Ryme have never released a full album. So, The Debut Recordings […]
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Beat Miner
Cy (aka Josh Marshall) is a 17-year-old rapper, music producer and graphic designer from Stanthorpe who has already developed his own Hip Hop label. He has also just released his second album and is working with major local and international rappers. Not bad for a young bloke who only started making beats in 2010. Armed […]
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