April 17, 2008
BLOCK PARTY
LINE-UP
GETS
EVEN BIGGER !!!
adidas Originals and Obese Records are very pleased
to announce some massive additions to the already
stellar line up of Block Party 5 in Melbourne, Perth,
Canberra, Adelaide and Brisbane.
MC Ivens (with DJ Aux-One) will be joining the Melbourne
crew at The Palace Theatre on June 6. Ivens released
his acclaimed album ‘Sounds To Expire To’
in 2007 with Beats by Plutonic Lab, heralded as
one of the best hip hop releases of the year.
Layla is Australia’s first lady of hip hop
and will be taking to the stage in her home town
of Perth. As a lyricist and poet Layla doesn’t
mince words. Her effortless delivery and strong
emphasis on subject matter have become the trademarks
of her incredible sound.
Newsense & Ciecmate will join the Canberra bill.
This duo from the Hospice Crew are known Australia-wide
for their heavy beats, challenging lyrics and incredible
live performances. The show will also be Hosted
by Newsense.
DMC champion DJ Staen1 and Miss Cheek will both
be performing in Adelaide. DJ Staen1 is the first
South Australian to win the Aust. DMC Final and
the first Australia to hold both the Australian
DMC & ITF titles in the same year. His stage
show is a sight to behold.
Miss Cheek is not an MC for the faint hearted. Delivering
attitude-driven lyrics with a massive stage presence,
she raps about the objectification of women and
consumer vices, empowering female listeners to wise
up both sexually and socially. Her first album ‘Lip
Service’ was also released in Japan, where
she subsequently toured.
Brisbane’s Block Party welcomes the head of
United Notions Records Yuin Huzami, performing with
Rainman, Skinz Markus, Kel & Surreal. A member
of Brisbane’s Coalition Crew, he will be performing
in place of Tommy Ill’figga.
The Obese Records Block Party Tour is a testament
to the growing quality of hip hop in Australia and
the ever-expanding fan-base of Australian hip hop.
Each night will be an extraordinary experience that
not only entertains but demonstrates why Obese Records
is at the head of the hip hop game.
April 16, 2008
NEW DRAPHT
ALBUM COMING SOON
RELEASE DATE: MAY 10
Brothers Grimm is the 3rd album from West Australian
MC Drapht.
Reminiscent of Q-tip with a hypnotic flow as effortless
as Grand Puba, he poseses one of the most unique
voices in Australian Hip Hop. Draft could easily
rest on his style alone but this new album presents
an artist replete with substance. Look out for Drapht’s
forthcoming tour and the first single ‘Jimmy
Recard’ – a party smasher that will
keep heads nodding and hands on the repeat switch
for weeks at a time.
Retailers - Please contact your sales rep to pre-order
this title.
April 15, 2008
WEBSHOP
UPDATE
Lots of new Hoody and Tee designs added to the merchandise
page plus don't forget to check the SALE
page for bargains on End of Season Tees.
April 10, 2008
Adidas Originals &
Obese Records present
BLOCK
PARTY 5
National Tour 2008
More artists being announced for all shows, please
stay tuned to this website or goto www.obeseblockparty.com.au
for the most up to date announcements. - STAY TUNED
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April 3, 2008
Adidas Originals &
Obese Records present
BLOCK PARTY
5
National Tour 2008
The Obese Records Block Party is back in 2008 and
it's bigger, better and further reaching than ever
before. Now in its fifth instalment, Block Party
is undoubtedly the most significant hip hop event
of the year, a nationwide showcase featuring the
cream of the Obese Records roster. In 2007 a sold
out tour took in shows in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide,
Hobart and Melbourne. In 2008, Obese Records takes
Block Party to the next level, extending its reach
to include stops in Perth, Canberra and Byron Bay.
Block Party has become renowned for unforgettable
sets, incredible energy and a few surprises and
this year's tour will prove no exception. Each show
offers an extraordinary line-up, including performances
from Pegz, Downsyde, Drapht, Muph & Plutonic,
Chasm, Spit Syndicate, Bias B, Reason, Hyjak N Torcha,
DJ Bonez, Tommy Illfigga, Jeswon, Dialectrix, DJ
2Buck, mdusu&dameza plus more to be announced!
The Obese Records Block Party Tour is a testament
to the growing quality of hip hop in Australia and
the ever-expanding fan-base of Australian hip hop.
Each night will be an extraordinary experience that
not only entertains but demonstrates why Obese Records
is at the head of the hip hop game.
February 26, 2008
DVD's
FLYING OUT THE DOOR !!!
Our recent DVD releases are
selling out FAST !!! - So hit up your local music
store to get your hands on these gems !!
Retailers please email Adam (our new sales manager)
with your orders: salesmanager@obeserecords.com
or ring 03 9533 7432 for specials and promotional
deals. (THIS ONLY APPLIES TO RETAILERS).
Hilltop Hoods - City of Light
Obrdvd 002
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Funkoars - Greatest
Hits Live
Obrdvd 003
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February 20, 2008
CHASM 'BEYOND
THE BEAT TAPE' OUT NOW
“Beyond The Beat Tape is Australian hip hop
at its head nodding best” - 3D World.
Congratulations go out to Chasm, his debut solo
album ‘Beyond The Beat Tape’ has attained
feature album status on Triple J, Sydney’s
FBI Radio, Melbourne’s PBS FM and W.A’s
Groove FM. Out now, 'Beyond The Beat Tape' features
guest vocalists and DJs from among Australia's Hip
Hop elite including Ozi Batla, Pegz, Muph, Diafrix,
Urthboy, Ivens and Hau (Koolism). Chasm will be
touring nationally in March and April 2008, watch
this space for further details.
www.myspace.com/chasm1
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