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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Acclaim Digital Cover 027: TiaCorine
For our latest Digital Cover, we spoke to North Carolina's TiaCorine about creating without limitations on her new project I Can't Wait. The 'Freaky T' artist breaks down her come up, proving herself as a serious artist in her hometown and gives us the run down on the illustrious chicken spot Bojangles.
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9 Artists From the Australian Rap Underground You Should Know
From boundary-pushing sounds to cult followings and online communities, here are 9 artists who are carving out unique lanes, new sounds and underground audiences within the Australian scene.
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RED BULL RAP ROYALE: EPISODE FIVE
In the final episode of the debut season of Rap Royale, Sydney's A.Girl and Mistah Cee take on Acclaim All-Stars alumni Srirachi and Mason Dane in the ultimate showdown of rap knowledge!
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RED BULL RAP ROYALE: EPISODE FOUR
In this rap trivia showdown, Aussie rappers Jaecy and DSP take on New Zealand's Melodownz and Lilbubblegum. Who will win this battle of the brains and be crowned the smartest rappers in Australia? Watch and find out!
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RED BULL RAP ROYALE: EPISODE THREE
In this battle of the brains, Aus rap veterans 360 & Seth Sentry take on MLBRN and SVNO. Who will win this battle of the minds and be crowned the smartest rappers in Australia? Watch and find out!
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Hau Latukefu: A King’s Journey
From Queanbeyan, to Sydney, to the Triple J airwaves, Hau has successfully allowed his voice to traverse across different music plains for decades. Pioneering an authentic Australian sound in hip-hop, we sat down with the Tongan musician to reflect on his life in the industry and the bits in between, as reflected in his memoir KING: Life, Death & Hip Hop.
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Melodownz is Carrying on the NZ Hip Hop Lineage
New Zealand’s Melodownz has spent the last 5 years breaking down barriers for the Aotearoa rap scene and opening doors for the next wave of NZ talent. Now, having released his debut album LONE WOLF, the Avondale local reflects on the evolution of his artistry, the power of his indigenous roots and pushing the culture forward and beyond expectation.
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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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RED BULL RAP ROYALE: EPISODE ONE
The series premiere of Red Bull Rap Royale features Nooky & Obi Ill Terrors (Triple One) vs Nerve & Mulalo
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A Rotation of the Sun With Arlo Parks
With Glastonbury and Coachella, a Mercury Prize, and a debut album added to her resume, we caught up with British songwriter Arlo Parks on the week of her 22nd birthday to talk about growing up, tour life, nostalgia, and significance of the last year.
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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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Gemini Rights: An Outspoken Display of Duality
Delving into the sounds and themes of multi-talented musician Steve Lacy's newest album.
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Speed: Redefining Sydney Hardcore
Offering a new philosophy for hardcore, the Sydney band are combining elements from the past with their stranglehold on the scene's future.
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