REASON NEXT AND LAST ALBUM ‘THE WINDOW OF TIME’ OUT NOVEMBER 4th AND UPCOMING SHOW DATES

The moment of truth has arrived; and the legacy left behind by Reason will further be entrenched within the history of Australian Hip Hop. Window of Time is to be released Novemeber 4th 2011, and shall lay testament to Reason’s two and a half decades of dedicated service to the hip hop genre.

In typical Reason style, there are guests aplenty throughout the album. Sharing mic duties are emcees and vocalists including Lazy Grey, Bias B, Hau, Dialectrix, Hunter, Iron Braydz (UK), Lotek (UK), AJ (UK), Joyride, KYE, Mdusus, Rachel Berry & Rappaport.
The album is blessed with superb production from Suffa, Debris, Debate, Mdusu, Geko & WIZDM.

‘There is music for all generations throughout the release. Conceptually, the album is for the youth, party goers, intelligentsia, the purists and the recent graduates to this very unique sound. I’ve taken my time, spent painstaking hours refining my lyrics, requesting musical changes and thus the process has in short, been a worthy experience. Like a top shelf scotch, it often takes time for maturity to be achieved.’ Reason

UPCOMING REASON SHOWS:

VIC – All Ages Album Launch – 26/11/11, Pheonix Youth Centre – Footscray
In collaboration with, and in support of the Maribyrnong City Council’s Youth Services ‘Urban Voices’ CD & DVD Launch.

VIC – 16/12/11, The Espy –St Kilda
Reason featuring: AJ (UK) & Bids, Mass MC, Ciecmate & Newsense, Briggs, Art of War, DJ’s Jase and Peril & hosted by Nevs
Ticket info: http://www.espy.com.au

NSW – 8/12/11, The Factory Theatre
In support of Jedi Mind Tricks (US) & Outerspace (US)
Reason featuring AJ (UK), Mass MC, more TBA
Ticket info: www.factorytheatre.com.au/tickets

SA – 23/12/11, Homegrown 3 at HQ
featuring: AJ (UK) & Bids, Mass MC, more TBA
Tickets from Venuetix, DA Klinic, Clinic 116

More Reason dates TBA.

Follow Reason on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Reason/30821080810
and on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/EMCEEREASON

THUNDAMENTALS TO RELEASE ‘HOW YOU BEEN (FT. JASE EXCELL)’ AS 2nd SINGLE

Thundamentals first single ‘Paint the Town Red’ has been receiving an influx of radio-love, not to mention the thousands of views its extremely awesome film clip (view here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVat8YQdoCQ) has racked up. Taking all this positive feedback as a sign, the fellas are about to set stereos blazing with their second single from Foreverlution; ‘How You Been ft. Jase Excell’. So keep your ears pricked for mellow new Thundas floating over your airwaves!

Jeswon, Tuka and DJ Morgs are on tour at the moment, so make sure you catch them at a venue or festival near you! Visit Thundamentals website for upcoming tour dates: http://thundamentals.com.au/site/

Follow Thundamentals on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thundamentals
and on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/Thundamentals

MANTRA TO RELEASE ‘VOODOO MUSIC’
AS 2nd SINGLE

Mantra’s second single from Speaking Volumes will be the electro-charged ‘Voodoo Music’ which credits beats from young Melbourne producer Abztrakt.

This is what Mantra had to say about the track in a recent triple j blog article:

‘One of the album's most bangin' beats for sure. Produced by young buck Abztrakt, this track is all about the flow. I got really funky and loose with my rhyme patterns, trying to put as much movement in my vocal rhythms as possible. Theme-wise, the track is full of wordplay, much of it based around voodoo, black magic and the occult.’ Mantra

View full ‘track by track’ article on triple j’s Home & Hosed Blog by Dom Alessio here: http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/homeandhosed/blog/s3331229.htm

Don’t forget to catch Mantra when he hits the road with his brand new live show joined (in selected cities) by the multi-talented Tommy Illfigga. He will be performing tracks off the new album, as well as some old favourites.

SPEAKING VOLUMES ALBUM LAUNCH TOUR DATES:

SATURDAY 15 OCTOBER
SPRUNG FESTIVAL @ RIVERSTAGE • BRISBANE, QLD
Tickets from www.ticketmaster.com.au

THURSDAY 20 OCTOBER
KAROVA LOUNGE • BALLARAT, VIC
Tickets from Oztix - 1300 762 545 www.oztix.com.au

FRIDAY 21 OCTOBER
HQ COMPLEX • ADELAIDE, SA
Tickets from www.venuetix.com.au or (08) 8225 8888

SATURDAY 22 OCTOBER
WHALERS HOTEL • WARRNAMBOOL, VIC
FREE ENTRY

FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER
LEVEL ONE • NEWCASTLE, NSW
Tickets from venue (02) 4929 3067 or www.bigtix.com.au
or Oztix - 1300 762 545 www.oztix.com.au

SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER
ANNANDALE HOTEL • SYDNEY, NSW
Tickets from www.annandalehotel.com or 02 9550 1078

SATURDAY 5 NOVEMBER
SURF COAST SPORT & REC CLUB • TORQUAY, VIC
Tickets available on the day

FRIDAY 18 NOVEMBER
STAR BAR • BENDIGO, VIC
Tickets from venue (03) 5441 8222

SATURDAY 19 NOVEMBER
EAST BRUNSWICK CLUB • MELBOURNE, VIC
Tickets from venue: 03 9388 9794 • www.eastbrunswickclub.com
or via Corner Box Office 57 Swan Street, Richmond

SATURDAY 10 DECEMBER
JUMP OFF u/18 FESTIVAL • BIRRARUNG MARR, VIC
Tickets from www.thejumpoffu18.com

Follow Mantra on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mantrahiphop
and Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/Mantra_mc

SPIT SYNDICATE RELEASE TWO PART
FREE MIX-TAPE SERIES

Following their critically acclaimed 2010 release Exile and after a busy year of touring, Sydney duo Spit Syndicate are back with a brand new online mix-tape project Best Intentions: Part One, the first of a two-part mix-tape series available for free download via online networks Friday 30th September.

Best Intentions sees MCs Nick Lupi and Jimmy Nice return to the mix-tape format from which they first made waves in the local hip-hop scene. Over the course of 9 tracks, Spit Syndicate drape their trademark flair over a range of different sounds, from the boom-bap of Pharoahe Monch to the more eclectic, moody sounds of indie outfit the xx.

Exhibiting their sharpest lyricism yet, the mix-tape series showcases Spit Syndicate’s ability to reinvent a selection of tracks with command and creativity. Just a taste of what’s to come and keen to provide fans with a little something to tie them over, Best Intentions is a prelude to the highly anticipated third album dropping early 2012.

“Best Intentions is a gesture of thanks and gratitude for everyone who’s shown us love and support: a completely free release. We’ve treated it with the same attention that we would a studio record, but there is something about a non-album project that seems to free us up; less over-thinking and more straight-up hip-hop.” - Nick Lupi

For those eager to get their ears wrapped around the outfits new project, sign up to Spit Syndicate’s mailing list and receive Best Intentions: Part One FREE! Just go to www.spitsyndicate.com to download now.

You also can catch the boys live on the Illy/Spit Syndicate/Sietta tour.

UPCOMING DIALECTRIX SHOWS

Dialectrix has a thread of shows coming up during the tail end of 2011, be sure to catch the dexterous word-slinger at a venue near you!

Saturday Nov 19th
Golden Days Festival @ Coolum Soccer Fields (Coolum)
http://goldendaysfestival.com/

Saturday Dec 10th
Life's A Beach Festival @ Dixon Road Reserve (Rockingham)
http://www.lifesabeachmusicfestival.com.au/home

Sunday Dec 18
Don't Sleep On This @ Gaelic Theatre (Sydney)
http://thegaelic.com/

More TBA!

Follow Dialectrix on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/Dialectrix
and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dialectrix/151474561531895

PLUTONIC LAB TO HIT THE ROAD
WITH THE HILLTOP HOODS

Plutonic Lab, best known as one of Australia's leading hip hop producers & one half of Muph & Plutonic, has been handpicked to join Hilltop Hoods as their live drummer.

2012 will be a massive year for Hilltop Hoods, with Plutonic's first official shows beginning in December with the Eminem tour, continuing with the Big Day Out & beyond.

After years of hard work & contributions to the Australian Hip-Hop community, touring with Hilltop Hoods is a definite career highlight to Plutonic's long list of achievements.

Muph & Plutonic will continue as a duo, however the forthcoming WA & QLD dates will be their last live shows for a while.

Plutonic Lab will continue to produce music on and off the road throughout 2012, so keep an ear to the street for developments.

Vist Plutonic Lab’s website: www.plutoniclab.com

Follow him on Facebook: www.facebook.com/plutoniclab
and Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/PLUTONIC_LAB

ILLY NOMINATED FOR ARIA AWARD

Illy’s The Chase has been nominated for Best Urban Album at the 2012 ARIA Awards! To top that news, his smash-hit single ‘It Can Wait feat. Owl Eyes’ is about to turn ARIA Gold after selling its 35,000th copy! Well done Illy!

Illy/Spit Syndicate/Sietta tour, hosted by M-Phazes tour tickets are on sale now from www.illyal.com.

Follow Illy on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/illyal
and on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/illyal

SKRYPTCHA IN THE STUDIO

Skryptcha has been busy plotting his next big thing destined for 2012, we touched base with the talented young emcee about his up and coming album entitled Mindful...

‘I’m currently in the final stages of writing my second LP & I’m heading into 301 Studios in Sydney to record the album in two weeks. The album has been produced predominantly by New York Producer; Illmind and will feature label mates Spit Syndicate & Illy. I’ve also teamed up with numerous vocalists on the album including; Daniel Mifsud, Rachael Berry & Joyride. The album is called ‘Mindful’ and is due for release in the first half of 2012.’ Skryptcha

Follow Skryptcha on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/Skryptcha
and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Skryptcha/42081488804
to keep tabs on the new release!

HYJAK – THE REMINDER FREE MIXTAPE

Hyjak has released a free mixtape online entitled ‘The Reminder’, do yourself a favour and download it now at http://www.mediafire.com/hyjak.

OBESE DISTRO NEWS:
KERSER – THE NEBULIZER OUT NOW!

Cocky charismatic Kerser brings us his debut album The Nebulizer. The South West Sydney based emcee is reigning champion of the notorious GOT BEEF battles, and has managed to earn himself widespread attention through his YouTube clips and the success of his two mixtapes. Joining forces with freakish beat-banging producer Nebs, The Nebulizer also features contributions from Sarm, Hyjak, DJ 2Buck, Anthony 'Rats' McCarthy, Rates, and partners in crime Jay-Dee and Boobz.

Grab your copy of The Nebulizer from iTunes or any good record store near you!

Follow Kerser on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thekerser

CIECMATE PRESENTS: CHESS SOUNDS –
FEATURING VARIOUS ARTISTS
OUT OCTOBER 28th

To celebrate the recent opening of the Chess Sounds production house/recording studio, fresh off the back of releasing his debut solo album Game Over, October 28th brings the first instalment of a production compilation series by Ciecmate. Finding time throughout his multiple projects, the renowned MC and producer has stepped back from the microphone to bring the first volume of Chess Sounds, containing all exclusive tracks from some of Australia and the USA's underground elite riding over Ciecmate production.

The album is an exploration into the themes that Ciecmate shares on the microphone himself, as he lends is production talents to the likes of Koolism's Hau, Newsense, Brad Strut, Tame One, Termanology, Trials, Vents, Kinks Konekted, Fluent Form plus BTE mainstay Tornts and MANY more. Filled with introspective analysis, cautious tales regarding the current and future states of the world, political conscience, and plenty straight up raw debauchery, the album is strewn together with that signature Ciecmate sound. While the album boasts one powerhouse producer, the variance in production aesthetics, instrumentation, and artist styles supply a truly varied experience that presents an awe-inspiring spectrum of talent.

Released by Broken Tooth Entertainment

Pre-order your copy through JB Hi-Fi online now: CLICK HERE!

Follow Ciecmate & Newsense on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CiecmateNewsense
and Broken Tooth Entertainment Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/BrokenToothEnt

ELOQUOR – HUMAN CONDITION EP
OUT NOVEMBER 9th (iTunes Only)

Melbourne’s Eloquor will be releasing his 7 track EP entitled Human Condition come early November. The ethically outspoken emcee has spent much of the 2011 slamming hype duties on the Pegz ‘Bombs Away Tour’ alongside Dialectrix, Joe New and DJ 2Buck, still managing to bring his own project to life despite a busy schedule.

The release credits contributing efforts from 1/6 and Pegz, production mastery from Suffa (Hilltop Hoods) and Simplex, with featured cuts by DJ 2Buck and Slap618.

The album is a banger, and will undoubtedly earn this hard-working emcee some new fans with its catchy hooks and inspiring sentiment.

Watch this space for more details anticipating the release date!

Released by Myspherical Entertainment.

Follow Eloquor on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eloquor3000
and Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/eloquor3000

SAKI – THE SILENT SON EP
OUT NOVEMBER 11th (iTunes Only)

While most follow the leader, Melbourne MC Saki has deliberately ventured off on his own forging himself as a creative voice and irrefutable talent. Laced with a calm demeanour, Saki oozes truth and boasts a mindful and vulnerable approach to song writing. With a mix of reggae infused hip hop and even rock it is clear that he is a unique fixture in Melbourne’s heavily populated hip hop landscape.

As one of Triple J’s Unearthed, Saki has managed to make regular features on Triple J’s Hip Hop Show, solidly standing within the underground realm of Australian hip hop. All braggadocio and hip-hop swagger aside, Saki emerges heart out and eyes wide with his debut Ep ‘The Silent Son’ set for release in November 2011.

Follow Saki on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sakiaus

NEW STOCK IN SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER

• Reason, Window of Time (OBR081) Coming Soon!
• Mantra, Speaking Volumes (OBR080)
• Thundamentals, Foreverlution (OBR079)
• Phaze One, Phaze One (OBR078)
• Various Artists, Ciecmate Presents: Chess Sounds (BTE019) Coming Soon!
• J-Live, S.P.T.A (Said Person of That Ability) (3TP 004)
• Kerser, The Nebulizer (KNR001)
• In Good Company, In Good Company (MYS003)
• Tommy Illfigga, Walk A Mile (BFRCD005)
• Ciecmate, Game Over (BTE018)
• Fluent Form, Word Merchant (CCR 005)
• Bias B, Biaslife (WBE291192-009)
• Mase N Mattic, Sound the Horns (MNM001)
• Jehst, Dragon of an Ordinary Family (YNR047)
• Smoke DZA, Rolling Stoned (CD -IHI 060) –NEW
• Q-Unique, Between Heaven and Hell (CD -FBT 5138) – (RESTOCK)
• Kool Keith, The Legend of Tashan Dorrsett (CD -JZ 029)
• Kool G Rap, Riches, Royalty & Respect (CD -FBT 5142)
• Neek the Exotic & Large Professor, Still on the Hustle (CD -FBT 5143)
• Vast Aire, OX 2010: A Street Odyssey (CD-FBT 5146)

OBESE RETAIL UPDATES

The Obese Records retail store is now on twitter! Follow us for all your updates from the store: http://www.twitter.com/obese_retail

Summer stock has arrived with new apparel from BURN CLOTHING, SCRIBE APPAREL, SCRIBE OUTLINED, KANGOL and ALIFE. A diverse selection of new local and import music arriving throughout the month along with some classic vinyl restocks. Check the blog (www.obeserecords.blogspot.com) for pix.

Be sure to check out the all-new Obese Records Online Store for all your latest in music and merchandise! Direct from us: http://www.obeserecords.com/store

Or visit our retail store at 4A Izett Street, Prahran, 3181, VIC.

Keep up with what’s happening in the store with our retail store’s blog: http://www.obeserecords.blogspot.com

Until next time, we hope to see you all at a show, down at the store, or online at our Facebook page: http://www.new.facebook.com/pages/Obese-Records/33961266252 or on our MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/obeserecords.
We are also on Twitter: http://twitter.com/obeserecords (follow us!)

For more information contact Lindsey at Obese Records on publicist@obeserecords.com or ph +613 9533 7429.