Acclaim Digital Cover 025: Kenny Beats
The mega-producer traverses the tumultuous terrain of family ties as he arrives at his debut album, finding acceptance in the adversity, the beauty in the imperfections, and the winding paths to love along the way. For our latest Digital Cover, we spoke to Kenny Beats to find out more.
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RED BULL RAP ROYALE: EPISODE TWO
In this battle of the brains, Lil Golo (Cult Shotta) and Marty Bugatti (Triple One) face off against Melbourne duo Posseshot in a battle of the minds to see who is the smartest rapper in Australia. Can Golo and Bugatti take down Posseshot and win the Red Bull Rap Royale? Watch and find out!
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MAVI: Grinning Through the Grim
The North Carolina rapper’s sophomore album is an internal journey of tragedy, traversing adversity through food-for-thought raps. He talks us through the grief that guided him to this point, and how it’ll propel him to his penultimate destiny.
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ACCLAIM SOUND GUIDES: AGUNG MANGO
A quick playlist curated by some of our favourite creative people — this edition features Melbourne artist Agung Mango.
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Acclaim Digital Cover 024: BBGB
Our latest digital cover features Sydney collective BBGB. The group explains their mission to uplift and empower their community, tackle adversity, and navigate their place in so-called Australia.
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Midwxst’s Manifesto on Being Yourself
The Indiana rapper talks us through his latest EP Back In Action 3.0 and finding comfort in displaying your true self to the world.
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DJ Khaled’s God Did: A Homage to Hard Work
In his 13th studio album, the hip-hop renaissance man shows no signs of slowing down, instead striving for more greatness in his gargantuan career, all while hoping you do the same.
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Drillmatic: Documenting The Game’s Latest Mission
This 30 track opus from the legendary rapper is all frenzies with no filler, as he embarks on an ambitious exploration of internal struggle, and silencing the naysayers.
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MAMMOTH on Finding Self-worth in the Wilderness
Finding focus from a cabin in the woods alongside producer Silentjay, MAMMOTH’s latest project dives into the depths of reflection. He talks us through how he landed in this state, and the impact of looking inward.
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ThatKidMaz Celebrates His Debut EP With an Insightful Display of Self Awareness
Three years on from dropping his first single, Melbourne artist ThatKidMaz returns with the release of his debut EP, Lil Eritrean Boy.
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ACCLAIM SOUND GUIDES: NERVE
A quick playlist curated by some of our favourite creative people — this edition is curated by Brisbane Rapper and Producer Nerve.
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Joey Bada$$: The Testaments of 2000
The East Flatbush rapper has clocked 10 years in the game at only 27 years old. His latest album celebrates his timeless style and serves as a tribute to the ones lost along the way.
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5 Years of Flower Boy: Tyler, The Creator’s Coming-of-Age Opus
The 4th studio album from this influential music renaissance man serves as a turning point in an already impactful career, allowing him more freedom emotionally and creatively, and setting the tone for his transition to megastar status.
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Acclaim x MESS Producer Series: Hugh Lake
In collaboration with Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio, we introduced some of our favourite local producers to some iconic analog gear for the first time.
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