Following the recent drop of his album ‘Trappelation’, Kazi A returns with visuals for
‘Low Way’ which we are excited to premiere.

The captivating clip was shot by Jackson Speed and is coupled with a cut-throat beat produced by Haan topped off by Kazi’s savage lyrical wordplay. The clip shows bright lights that contrast the heavy lyrics whilst the vivid colours add high impact visuals to Kazi’s stand-alone presence.

Kazi notes that his solo take on the video symbolises his independence. “I would never
back down, even when I was out-numbered. Hence why in the video it shows it’s just
me without having a crew present.”

The Bangladesh-born but now a Sydney local rapper said the beat had a gangster feel
to it that took him down memory lane.

“It took me back to a lot of memories from my high school years. Not many smart choices were made then. It was rough around that time and we were consumed by anger, rage, revenge. This track brings out my side which I even struggle with now, backing down”

The track showcases Kazi’s individual style, yet exemplifies solid musical groundwork,
typical of the Sydney rap scene. His records give insight into his experiences and add to
his signature story-telling magnetism.

The Ted Noffs Foundation’s Street Universities are excited to announce the official launch of ‘Street University LIVE’, an online platform linking young artists to professionals in a collaborative, virtual setting.

On Sunday 21st June from 12pm, the Street University LIVE livestream will feature artist interviews, video premieres and performances by some of the region’s finest Hip-hop and R&B artists including Youngn Lipz, NME, 21 District, Barkaa, Lisi, Cult Shotta, A.Girl, Wierdogvng, Jessica Jade, Sparrow, Pioneers Dance Crew and more. Since Covid-19 restrictions, face-to-face engagement with young people has been significantly reduced.

Adjusting to the restrictions while continuing to provide vital youth services, The Ted Noffs Foundation has been developing an online space to provide a safe, inclusive, youth-inspired environment for young people. Street University LIVE is jam-packed with music programs, graffiti workshops and its very own radio station which is beaming out across the globe. At the same time, we are ensuring that therapeutic and counselling services are also accessible.

The platform is being used to provide clinical services provided via LIVE chat, messaging and video conferencing. Some of this would come as no surprise to those who know the history of the Ted Noffs Foundation.

Ted Noffs himself co-founded LifeLine over half a century ago as a way to connect remotely with those needing counselling. The Street University is a program co-founded by Ted’s grandson Matt Noffs and was launched by Chuck D of Public Enemy just over a decade ago. There are now 8 Street Universities around NSW, ACT and Qld. The program is aimed at disadvantaged young people aged 12-25 and works as both a non-residential drug treatment service and also more broadly as a therapeutic space for young people.

Ted Noffs Foundation will continue to develop the new virtual community over the coming months and use it as a way to link young people with its services post-lockdown.

The online launch event is open to all ages. Street University Live – Official Launch Sunday 21 June, 2020 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm Free tickets for the event available at http://www.humanitix.com

On the come up from Queens, New York, Alt-Urban Pop artist SULLS gets vulnerable in a coming-of-age EP ‘Revelations’.

‘Revelations’ sees SULLS unfold layers of himself through-out each track, whether it’s going through a broken down perspective of relationships, battles brought on by signs of depression, or facing fears brought on by self-doubts, there is no filter from SULLS within this EP.

The 5-track EP is a snappy, smooth and uplifting delivery of styles. The artist uses his voice as an anchor, as well as a vehicle whilst effortlessly fusing R&B and Dance alongside influential hints of Hip Hop.

On the importance of this EP, SULLS expresses that, “I feel that this project was a way to address some of these personal issues felt, in the hopes that it may uplift other artist’s such as myself as well as listeners that may be dealing with similar issues,”

‘Defining’ is a stand alone single from the EP, as it focuses on people facing insecurities and struggles through life changing events, as well as rediscovering strength’s which carry on towards bettering ourselves. SULLS reiterates that, “Imperfections are what make us who we are, and learning to accept them defines us,”

This EP is a journey of self-discovery that has seen SULLS pushing  more boundaries by taking chances musically in order to hone his craft by showcasing his own vulnerability’s  and strength‘s throughout his music.

Born in 1981, this future inspired singer/songwriter was raised in a mixed race household in Queens, NY. Having a Puerto Rican mother and an Irish father, music would be a melting pot of styles and rhythms that would ignite a creative drive as you get to know this artist’s music.

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Have been consistently hitting out head turning music, Mitchos Da Menace returns with his highly anticipated album ‘Pray For Them’ alongside visuals for ‘Dxckheads’.

Coming in like a mission statement, Mitchos’ new album is a personal journey, highlighting domestic violence, trust, abuse and toxic relationships.

Tackling the game head on by carving out his very own sound, the album features Kerser and vocals supplied by LDS, Joanna Turner and Jacqueline Maree.

Taking you straight into the emotions, ’Still No Trust’ is the second track that Kerser and Mitchos have collaborated on, heavy-hitting and emotionally captivating, the track is about having friends and the harsh reality that they might have their own intentions of sticking around. ‘Dxckheads’ flips the script and turns into a Drill track, calling out all the phoney rappers, to the smooth ‘No Good For You,’ a track about love and toxic relationships.

On the importance of the album, Mitchos says, “The album means heaps to me as it’s my thoughts and my life into lyrics and music. Half the album is very personal & deep and other is the rough shit that needs to be said,”

2020 will be his most groundbreaking year to date, as this album further cements his name into the industry as a constantly evolving artist.

Stepping in from Sydney’s West, Mitchos Da Menace reels you in to his records with his accounts of life, dreams and hustles with his rhythmic flows. His lyrical finesse and seasoned flow mixed with his rapping ability has become unquestionable. Menace has developed into one of the only artists who can lay claim to having collaborated with a largely who’s who of hip hop artists in Australia over the last few years including That Kid Kearve, Nter, Flowz,, Alex Jones, Triple One, ChillinIT, Young Buck (G Unit)  and many more.

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Celebrating teamwork, loyalty, hurdles and the great friends made through music, genre-blending band Raw Collective releases a new feel good single ‘Just Desserts’ featuring Simloco.

Smooth with heavy distinctive grooves, ‘Just Desserts’ is the first single from the Raw Collective’s forthcoming album “The Good Things LP”. The accompanying video showcases the bands electric live performance, allowing their audiences to have a sneak peak of what it is like to watch their live studio recordings.

With smooth horns and infectious singing, the single sees the band showcase their diversity, coupled with stunning range of vocals, and seamless yet empowering instrumentation. The icing on the cake is Simloco, as he adds a touch of new school flavour to roll-out this chilled track.

On the release, Raw Deezy says “Sharing is caring. The topic is inspired from the bands few years in the music scene (New Zealand & Australia), touring and releasing, sharing the workload and looking out for each other,”

The byproduct of a musical pallet sees the band’s sound morph into high vibrations, making it the perfect tune to remind you how beautiful friendships can be.

Gaining prominent support from music gatekeepers, Raw Collective continue to build a brand that’s true to themselves. This single also serves as a re-launch, since the band’s debut album ‘For The Ancients 2018’. The band has seen some world class additions; emcee ‘Chris CK’, Sam Notman (drums) and Montreal producer ‘Ghostnaut’ writing keys. 

Raw Collective, are a ten-piece Hip-Hop, multi-instrumental extravaganza from Wellington. Weave your way through the sounds of saxophones, trumpet, trombone, bass, guitars and drums resound in a full toned and captivating manner, creative, theatrical and memorable with a solid beat which will get you up dancing from track one.  The band effortlessly mix of the old with the new, a feeling of soulful energy, memorable and honest storytelling to a hip-hop beat, enriched by the sexy sound of a brass section.

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Coming in like a mission statement, Mitchos Da Menace releases a heavy-hitting new single ‘Thoughts’ ahead of album release Pray For Them. 

Digging into his past, ‘Thoughts’ is a personal journey for Menace. Growing up in a domestically violent home, the rapper’s story unravels what it was like to grow-up in a broken home and learn from those experiences.

Menace deconstructs the single, stating “I realised that, that’s life, and that’s what happens but I still wanna fly away. I want my baby mumma and my sons to know I’ll never hurt them. I don’t want them to go through what I did,”

“I want people to take the realness it is and I know a lot of people can relate in a major way being form the harder parts of Australia and to remember that we are all human,”

Having peppered the scene with music over the last few years, Menace’s latest offering shows a new era of his musical career. Building a repertoire of realness and reliability, the single is just a teaser of what the rapper has ready for us with his new 8-track project Pray For Them set to drop end of May which features the one and only Kerser.

Stepping in from Sydney’s West, Mitchos Da Menace reels you in to his records with his accounts of life, dreams and hustles with his rhythmic flows. His lyrical finesse and seasoned flow mixed with his rapping ability has become unquestionable. Menace has developed into one of the only artists who can lay claim to having collaborated with a largely who’s who of hip hop artists in Australia over the last few years including That Kid Kearve, Nter, Flowz,, Alex Jones, Triple One, ChillinIT and many more.

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