Doing As De La Does with Maseo
The past 20 years has been a turbulent battle for celebrated hip-hop collective, De La Soul, as they fought for the rights to own and distribute their music. However, as of March this year, that journey subsided, with the group’s music finally gaining an online occupancy on streaming platforms, allowing their fans across generations to relish in music that made a colossal stamp on hip-hop forever. Telling us the tale of it all is DJ Maseo, who sat down with us to speak on longevity, the celebrations, and the legacy of De La Soul.
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ACCLAIM SOUND GUIDES: 700 Feel
A quick playlist curated by some of our favourite creative people — this edition features Sydney-based duo 700 Feel.
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ACCLAIM SOUND GUIDES: KUYA NEIL
A quick playlist curated by some of our favourite creative people — this edition features Naarm-based music producer Kuya Neil.
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Learning To Be Your Own Hero with Scan + SUS1ER
Emerging from the depths of the Australian SoundCloud underground, MC Scan and producer SUS1ER's debut album, Trying To Do Better, sees them embracing the role of hero in both their individual and combined journeys. We spoke to the duo about the value of community, embracing the learning curve and operating in a music industry that doesn't always embrace sounds outside of the norm.
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A Night With Genesis Owusu and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Accompanied by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Genesis Owusu, took to the Concert Hall of Sydney’s Opera House for the Red Bull Symphonic. Together with his Black Dog Band, Goon Squad, and backing vocalists, they performed an hour of spellbinding renditions of some of Owusu’s most stunning cuts from his discography. Catch our recap of the night below.
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Russ Millions: Drill Designed to Make You Dance
The Lewisham rapper made waves with tracks like ‘Gun Lean’ and his iconic Tion Wayne collaboration ‘Body’. Now, with his latest mixtape One Of A Kind, he’s solidifying himself as a bohemian in the world of drill, and creating art that’s designed to make you move.
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Bawo’s Legitimate Cause
The West London rapper explores the trials of following music as a genuine career path on his latest EP Legitimate Cause. We caught up with Bawo to talk music, finding inspiration in daily life and moving with purpose.
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Libianca Embarks on a Journey of Healing
Cameroonian artist Libianca is undoubtedly someone you’re going to be seeing more. Having hit instant virality with her track ‘People’, the artist has best been acknowledged for her heartfelt lyricism, relatability, and rawness. Her next big steps are to happen in due time, but to relish this remarkable period in her journey, we jumped on a Zoom call to talk all things music, home, and the power of healing.
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Lara Andallo: From Stone and Rubble to Diamonds and Crystals
Lara Andallo’s journey of self-discovery throughout COVID lockdowns has seen her trudge through unfamiliar territories. Battling doubts, insecurities, and uncertainty around the unknown, we see her authentically display the power of deep soul-searching that manifested itself into her latest EP Diamonds & Deja Vu. Talking about the project and all its in-betweens, we caught up with the artist in Sydney to discuss the process.
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ACCLAIM ALL-STARS 2023: VOTING NOW OPEN!
Time to cast your votes for which emerging Australian hip hop and R&B artists are up next!
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Turnstile’s Globe-trotting Glow: Illuminating Hardcore’s Limitless Appeal
The band’s combination of dreamy soundscapes with distorted heaviness has lead them on a worldwide frenzy of festivals and full-capacity headline shows supported by Sydney’s spin-kick masters SPEED. In celebration, they talk us through maintaining genuine enjoyment in their globe-trotting touring schedule, and how hardcore serves as safe place for everyone.
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Discipline and Dedication: AntsLive on Becoming the Number One Candidate
The London-based rapper is forming multi-faceted waves with his breakout single ‘Number One Candidate’ and new EP Just A Matter Of Time. He talks us through the creation of the project, the importance of cracking on, and how London breeds positive competitiveness.
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The Perspectives of Pardyalone
With his debut full-length on the way and constant motivation to connect, the Minnesota artist talks us through his diverse influences, unabashed vulnerability, and how he always seeks substance within his music.
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9 Perth Artists You Should Check Out Immediately
Exciting things are brewing over on the West Coast! We delve into 9 Perth artists we've got our eye on right now.
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