Kazi A Releases Visuals For His Hard Hitting Single ‘Afterlife’

February 21, 2020 feen4musicLeave a comment

Stepping in from Western Sydney, Kazi A releases visuals for his hard hitting single ‘Afterlife’ influenced by a track from Eminem’s notorious album Kamekazi.

Coming like a mission statement, the single sees Kazi spit bars from beginning to end, showcasing his undeniably talented lyrical skills and rhythm. The video was shot in two different locations in Sydney’s central city and in Mt Druitt by director Benjamin Ling in 50 degree heat. The video sees Kazi inviting his childhood friends to share their story whilst bringing forth Kazi’s powerful force to life.

Kazi notes that the single is about portraying his frustrations on people who kinda betrayed me in the music scene.

“This song is a Catharsis on them sending them straight to the after-life,”

The single will be featured off his upcoming album ‘Trappelation’ and is slated for release later this year. Which will no doubt showcase that Kazi makes unique music that is genuine and contrasting from other music on offer right now.

Having peppered music over the last years, Kazi has been in the hip hop scene since 2000s’. Born in Bangladesh Kazi was raised by his grandmother. With a unique upbringing, he captures the audience with the art of story telling through rap and poetry.The rapper started writing at the age of 14-years-old and his biggest inspirations are the greatest Tupac, Bone Thugs N Harmony, NWA and Immortal Technique.

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KJDBRD Releases Fresh New Single ‘Lose’

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020 feen4musicLeave a comment

Rising amongst the scene as Melbourne’s pivotal rapper, KJDBRD lets go of his fears on his new empowering single ‘Lose’ accompanied by stunning visuals.

The video was directed by Buster Williams, and sees dancer Dani Weaver setting the scene. The track was written as a personal promise to KJDBRD not to give up on life in no matter how hard and merciless it sometimes may appear.

On the single, he said, “There is beauty everywhere and opportunity, I hope the song makes people feel empowered and ready for the world. I hope people can listen to this and be ready to take on the world not scared to lose anymore,”

Embracing an essence of non-conformity, KJDBRD isn’t afraid to break against the mould which is prevalent in this latest release. His lyrical finesse and seasoned flow mixed with his rapping ability has become unquestionable within the scene.

KJDBRD is an independent Melbourne artist who works closely with Juxta – Negro production house & ERFGNG entertainment . He’s a lyrical free-styling MC who makes his syncopated rhymes ebb and flow. Influenced and lead by life experiences, and the life of his late brother Daniel.

The rapper couples intelligent lyrics with sincere delivery. Having peppered the scene with music over the last few years, KJDBRD is only just dropping some of his old gems showing no signs of slowing down.

Needham Drops Fresh New Single ‘Bout It’

October 4, 2019 feen4musicLeave a comment

Among the talent of Western Sydney’s uprising hip hop culture comes a young rapper named Needham, fresh as he is authentic. Continuing the momentum built from the success of his last few releases, Needham returns with an unapologetically addictive new single called ‘Bout It’.

Over a celestial ambience embellished with dystopian beats and cutthroat lyrics, ‘Bout It’ is a matter-of-fact account of Needham’s observations on the Hip Hop scene and the people in his life.

On the single Needham said, “Throughout my life I’ve met a lot of people who say one thing and do another, promise the world but never follow through. This was my chance to call them out and also telling myself and my crew that I am really ‘Bout It’ and I’m in this for the long haul.”

The accompanying visuals for ‘Bout It’ were filmed on a rooftop in downtown Los Angeles where Needham and his crew were working on their upcoming EP. Fitting for the LA vibe, the music video is an embodiment of what Needham is all about, capturing his natural and infectious energy.

Hailing from the burrows of Western Sydney, the young rapper first jumped onto the scene in 2015 with his debut mixtape ‘Welcome Myself’, immediately garnering attention from the Australian hip hop community. Soon enough, Needham caught the eye of independent record label ‘Crooked City’, seeing him through further releases, countless local shows, and securing a spot supporting Jarren Benton’s (USA) Australian tour.

Having recently returned from LA with a catalogue of new music and videos set to drop this year, keep watch of Needham for upcoming material which is guaranteed to offer a slew of quality beats and bars.

J.P Speaks The Truth On Empowering New Single ‘Over’

September 20, 2019September 20, 2019 feen4musicLeave a comment

Emerging South West Sydney rapper J.P releases an empowering new single ‘Over’ featuring Monique Simone, a single which tackles overcoming heart-break.

J.P’s lyricism can be described as combining slick metaphors with a personal backstory. ’Over’ is no exception, it’s a single that was influenced from ups and downs with someone J.P thought he could have had a future with. It’s a mixture of the feeling you get of putting in effort and getting mixed messages back.

Along the way J.P came to a point of understanding if you have to try too hard for a relationship and if it doesn’t come naturally from both ends then its time to move on.

On the single, J.P said, “It’s about that motivated feeling that you’re fresh and ready to focus on you,”

“I just want people to feel empowered that if you’re going through a hard time in anything, whether its relationships or any type of loss, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Focus on what you can control and time will take care of the rest,”

Experimenting with styles, sounds and delivery, J.P’s flow is undeniably versatile. He’s influenced by the likes of T.I., Drake, Jay-z and Kanye West. He mixes intelligent lyricism with melody to engage in versatility to his core fan base, and the evolving sounds of hip hop music. Part of the fresh new wave of hip hop, J.P will be releasing his EP titled ‘Over’ slated for release next year.

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KNOE Returns With His Soul-Searching EP ‘Reasons’

September 18, 2019 feen4musicLeave a comment

In a world increasingly designed to evade the perpetual search for answers, Perth rapper KNOE asks all the unsparing questions in his latest EP ‘Reasons’, an artistic journey of inquiry littered with figments of passion, anxiety, love, and realisations.

Inspired by the dusty vinyl crackle and swingy drums, KNOE paints picturesque, and sometimes shocking imagery of anxiety, love, crime, and the polarising thoughts of an independent artist in a world pressured by consumerism and money.

Of the EP KNOE says, “Every song stands alone as its own thing. But they all point to one overarching theme, the reasons behind action, and the common questions of life – What is the reason for doing what we do every day? Are we happy? Are we doing what we want to do?”

“Mostly I think it represents a change in my life, a prequel to the next episode. I hope people enjoy it for what it is and take from it whatever they want, but I hope in some way the music helps them question something, whatever that may be.”

In a fortifying infusion of modern production and classic hip hop, the EP features eerie nostalgic beats over a biblical cadence that encapsulates the heart and soul of hip hop. With features from the likes of Drapht, Retch, Sambo and Paloma, ‘Reasons’ offers a rich tapestry of sounds and subtle poetic flexes delivered by KNOE’s clever word-play that melt like butter over the obscurity of unique samples.

After working with Grammy Award winning producer !llmind, KNOE has been building his unique sound whilst increasingly becoming a notable artist in Australia’s music scene. His catalogue of features include tracks with Skyzoo and Torae, and has also supported the likes of Action Bronson, David Dallas, Remi, and Spit Syndicate.

Although ‘Reasons’ stands on it’s own as a body of work, the young rapper has said that it’s been a “creative tool for something bigger, the calm before the storm”. Having already built a strong following and foundation, KNOE is on the rise to becoming one of Australia’s most inventive artists.

Dstnce challenges the future with ‘Notes From The Underground’ EP

August 7, 2019August 7, 2019 feen4musicLeave a comment

Hailing from Melbourne, emerging rapper/producer Dstnce challenges the future with ‘Notes From The Underground’ EP.

Unearthing his deepest and darkest thoughts, Dstnce’s EP is influenced by television shows ‘A Handmaid’s Tale’ and ‘Black Mirror’. The EP features artists’ such as DJ Paypercuttz, Goretex and Aye One. Dstnce’s eerie underground EP will have listeners questioning the world as we see it, proposing what life would be like if Melbourne was under the control of an authoritarian regime in the future.

Dstnce is coming up quickly from the underground to make his name in the current Australian musicsphere.

On why he chose to go with this theme, Dstnce said, “Some of my favourite records are concept albums. I grew up listening to joints like Disposable Arts by Masta Ace & Black Trash by Sticky Fingaz of Onyx. I haven’t really heard any Australian concept records, so why not,”

Demonstrating his lyrical mastery and fresh production skills, ‘Notes From The Underground’ not only exhibits his ability to construct compelling music but also his punchy vocal delivery.

Dstnce aka Torin is part of hip hop duo Headlines, a Melbourne based duo consisting of himself and Aye One which was first established in 2015. His latest EP showcases how creativity runs through his veins as he orchestrates an experimental sound that oozes with elements of Hip Hop.

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Rapper Thraxxy Releases Tongue-In-Cheek Tune ‘Smoke, Liquor’

June 24, 2019June 24, 2019 feen4musicLeave a comment

She’s the quirky firecracker from Sydney who has been creeping up the sidelines of the scene for a hot minute, now Australian Fijian Thraxxy returns with a new single dripping with confidence, sauce and a candy-flip of grim cheeky lyrics on ‘Smoke, Liquor’ produced Hazy.

Armed with two bottles of vodka and bad orange juice, ‘Smoke, Liquor’ is filled with thick heavy beats and is about people working hard to make a living to only spend it on things that get them to the grave quicker.

On the single, Thraxxy said, “Art is an imitation of life – So all nighters and no money definitely had a heavy influence on the track,”

“Seeing people go out and spend more than what I would make in a week on just one night out and then somehow managing to adjust back into the reality of work or parent mode, only to repeat it over and over again seemed like a weird concept once you sit back and think about it. We work to live and reward ourselves with things that could potentially kill us,”

Flawlessly showcasing her finesse, and standing over 6ft tall. Thraxxy’s acid tongue, heavily tattooed limbs and abrasive performance style sets her above the rest. She’s known to slaughter music barriers, fusing all things dark, gloomy and grim with electronic hip-hop and heavy trap beats.

Earning her stripes opening for such artists as ‘Tech N9ne’ and ‘Bone Thugs

and Harmony’ as one half of the dynamic brother sister duo ‘Bustacap’, Thraxxy is back armed with witty one liners and sticky hooks leaving you craving more.

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CASA X Releases Epic Cinematic Visuals For ‘Lighting Fires’

May 31, 2019 feen4musicLeave a comment

Following the release of his lead single ‘Flip Mode’ earlier in May, CASA X hits back with a hauntingly poetic and lyrically enthralling hip-hop track titled ‘Lighting Fires’, featuring vocals by RENNY SYMF.

Told through an introspective lens, ‘Lighting Fires’ is about the lows of a struggling artist. The track touches on themes such as fame and fortune, along with broken relationships and rehab.

Of the single CASA X says, “I want to give people an insight of what a struggling artist lives through. The highs and lows, the torment of success, and to consider what the price of fame is really worth”.

After hearing the early production from Marvelouz Music, CASA X’s intention was to depict a sense of anxiety that was running from his past, which was later developed into the music video.

In an incredibly cinematic representation of what ‘Lighting Fires’ is about, the accompanying music video is a story driven portrayal with primary meanings of transformation and change. CASA X says, “we used multiple symbolic transitions such as water to fire, industrial to nature, and disoriented to a clear state, in order to show the rebirth of an artist.”

Hailing from Sydney, the versatile hip hop artist is steadily gaining a reputation for his lyrical excellence and humble storytelling. Within the upcoming album ‘100FACES’, ‘Lighting Fires’ unfolds as the emotional rollercoaster that CASA X displays along its journey, which is slated for release later this year.

CASA X Drops New Trap Step Single ‘Flip Mode’

May 17, 2019May 17, 2019 feen4musicLeave a comment

Hailing from Sydney, hip hop artist CASA X flips the script with his new festival Trap Step banger ‘Flip Mode’ produced by Brown Rice.

The track is an unorthodox concoction of hip hop, trap and dubstep, bringing a refreshing new slant to the latest surge of upcoming talent from Australia.

On the single, CASA said, “This track is about venturing out and stepping away from the ordinary structure and sound of hip hop. That’s why it has no bar structure and was written around the instrumental in order to achieve a sense of improvisation,”

With confident flow and delivery, partnered with captivating lyrics make for a strong combination and a unique sound that stands out from current records. The buttery beats will make it a dance-floor favourite.

‘Flip Mode’ is a standalone single to showcase CASA’s versatility and lead into his upcoming ‘100FACES’ album which is a collaborative effort with Marvelouz Music. The album will divulge more into the modern hip hop spectrum and is slated for release later this year.

CASA cleverly draws on the key elements from his love of hip hop to deliver a well-balanced yet punchy tune without sticking to limitations of genres.

Over the years he a gained true understanding of the profession and developed an unquenchable thirst for lyrical excellence and humble storytelling – a fleeting quality in an industry peppered with empty cash cows, face tatts and gold chains. CASA seeks to break through his own skin when he writes, lacing his art with double entendres and nostalgic epiphones, whilst playing the role of devil on your shoulder, or deeper, the doubtful and lonely voice echoing in the back of your head.

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ALT- HIP HOP BAND THE CHARLES STREET CLIQUE RELEASES CAPTIVATING NEW SINGLE ‘GOOD FOR ME’

April 11, 2019April 29, 2019 feen4musicLeave a comment

Hailing from Sydney, alternative hip hop band The Charles Street Clique challenges the traditions of genres with a hybrid of different sounds in their debut release ‘Good For Me’, a single off their upcoming EP ‘Court Dates and Booths’.

A truly unique and creatively fascinating composition, ‘Good For Me’ explores both sides of a tragic love story between a good girl, a bad boy, and a life of crime that consumes them both.

Ingeniously creative and both lyrically and visually enthralling, the single is inspired by the real-life romance of the band’s rapper, Alex G. This doomed love story is told through a fusion of beautiful acoustic guitar, grimey street lyrics, and the melodic voice of Sarah Jennifer. It uncovers the demise of a hopeful romance and the digressive truths of a criminal lifestyle.

On the single, Alex said, “The lyrics for the song drew from that experience and Jack (the band’s acoustic guitarist) was able to capture the darkness of this doomed love story perfectly and created an ominous riff that, along with Sarah Jennifer’s beautiful voice, created an incredibly powerful song.”

Accompanying the single, The Charles Street Clique have created stunning visuals that resembles a short crime film, featuring Instagram model Brittany Baylis. The production captures the hard-hitting narrative of ‘Good For Me’ and further unveils the raw creativity and originality of the band.

Through combining their different musical backgrounds grown from each being individual artists, it is The Charles Street Clique’s intention to push boundaries and allow their audience to appreciate the uniqueness of their sound and the juxtaposition within their dynamic musical abilities.

The fresh and innovative sound captured in ‘Good For Me’ is further portrayed in their upcoming EP ‘Court Blocks and Booths’, which is a 6 track project that deals with themes such as tragic love stories, courtroom dramas, criminal tales, and even Tinder.

Whilst relatively new to the music scene, their upcoming EP is equally as captivating as its’ debut single and is sure to make some noise in the Australian hip hop scene.

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