Acclaim Digital Cover 032: Smino
We chat to the St. Louis rapper about his three upcoming albums, the pitfalls of the industry and finding fame in a pre-internet age.
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Kobie Dee: The Lyrical Alchemist
Gomeroi artist Kobie Dee weaves narratives of empowerment and resilience, reflecting on systemic challenges while celebrating Indigenous strength through his evocative music.
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Moey Khalifa: Acclaim Sound Guide
This week’s Sound Guide is brought to you by Moey Khalifa of Melbourne collective Picked Last.
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Acclaim’s 25 Best Releases of 2023
Looking back at our team's favourite releases for the year. Check out our picks here!
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Teezo Touchdown: Nailing The Fundamentals
In a breakout year marked by co-signs and collaborations, Teezo Touchdown's debut album, How Do You Sleep at Night?, extends an open invitation into his vibrant world. We caught up with Teezo Touchdown to discover what makes him your favourite artist's favourite artist.
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700 Feel: Creating the Canvas for Sydney Living
Comprised of Myspacejuan and Jonny Rebook, 700 Feel’s uncharted approach to creating ambient and experimental music is laced with their experiences in Western Sydney. We delve into the duo’s origins and the impact of their environment on their two-part EP series, ‘Muscle Memories’, featuring insights from Archie, a collaborator recently released from incarceration.
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Armand Hammer: Observing Oddities, Cultivating Community
The duo’s latest journey started with an influx of signs around their neighbourhood, before transforming into one of 2023’s most thought-provoking rap albums, and a testament to finding hope even in the hardest of times.
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4ESydney Returns to Blacktown
Celebrating 50 Years of hip-hop with a two-day conference and music festival across November 23 – 25, 4ESydney‘s massive lineup celebrates the essence and diversity hip-hop culture has to offer.
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Acclaim Digital Cover 029: Bakar
For our latest Digital Cover, we spoke to UK artist Bakar about his new album ‘halo’, rejecting celebrity and positive nepotism.
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Finding Joy in the Little Things With Jorja Smith
With her new album Falling or Flying out now, we caught up with the UK artist to find out more on the process of creating her sophomore album, moving back to her hometown and giving back to her community.
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Travis Scott’s UTOPIA: Build Your Own World
The Houston Juggernaut’s latest opus is one of chaotic production, A-list features, and career-best performances, leaving the meaning of this world entirely in your hands.
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Loyle Carner’s Magnum Opus
Loyle Carner’s ‘hugo’ is a dive into uncomfortable territory, but with an indestructible life vest to keep you afloat. The tales of ‘hugo’ are told with bravery, deep conviction, and sincere integrity, easily stamping Carner as a lyrical and artistic phenomenon. Before taking to Sydney’s Enmore Theatre for its second night, we spoke to the artist backstage, plunging into all that encompasses the album.
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Picked Last: How a Collective of Melbourne Underdogs Foundtheir Pack
The Melbourne collective unites like-minded creatives with a common goal of representing their city on the world stage. We caught up with members of Picked Last to hear more about their origins, what keeps them pushing forward and why they should be on your radar.
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She’s So Persuasive: The Multi-faceted Doechii Speaks on Leaving a Limitless Legacy
For Florida-born Doechii, music is an outlet to exercise the art of being herself without confinement. We caught up with Doechii to discuss finding music through poetry, signing to TDE, and what to expect on her upcoming album.
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