Kings Konekted - Good Blood and Handshakes | Repertoire Strong

I was very grateful to be given the opportunity to work on the lead clip for Kings Konekted, debut EP 'The Campaign'. Dontez and Culprit came to me with concept Splitting Good Blood and Handshakes and then jumping off to Culprits verse taken from 'Reportouire Strong'. All of the legwork was done from the boys from sorting out the story edits, locations, extras. Shit made my job a hell of a lot easier.
A few days work filming and a good chunk of hrs editing offline with minimal money spent on hire equipment, here's the end result. I think everyone involved is pretty damn happy with how it turned out and the purposed it's served to jump off the EP.

Copies available via Run Royal and cu through Class A Records. You miss this then you motherfucking played yourself like a fool.

Kings Konekted - The Campaign EP

April 19 marks the release date of Brisbane's Kings Konekted, Campaign EP. Support the CD or iTunes format and we might just see some wax.

Gaz Hazard - Hazardous to ya Health

RUNROYAL.COM in association with Cool Rad Skills presents
GAZ HAZARD
HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH

Men who have actually lived the reality of their lyrics are currently few and far between within the scope of Australian hip-hop. Look outside that scope for a moment and you’ll find a man who has lived the harsh realities of which he speaks, that man is Gaz Hazard.


Hailing from Brisbane’s south side Gaz Hazard was a founding member of underground rap group CRS (Cool, Rad, Skills or Cunt Rap Syndicate). CRS garnered cult-like support in the mid to late 2000’s following the release of the crew’s debut album, Gully Down Crooks. Known for their rowdiness and a “back to basics” approach the Cunt Rap Syndicate have finally reopened their doors and are preparing the first full-length release from one of their most promising MC’s, Gaz Hazard’s Hazardous To Ya Health.


Hazardous To Ya Health see’s Gaz trawling through a lifetime of memories from the opposite side of the law, a vantage point from which very few local MC’s can truly speak.  The album features the remarkable talents of fellow miscreant DJ Lopsided (750 Rebels) who not only holds down all the cuts but also provides production on six of the albums eighteen tracks. Strong features also come from fellow CRS members Pors 1 and Servo who provide five verses and nine stellar beats respectively.
The title track also marks the first single off the album. Produced by Nick1 (Verbill, Billy Bunks) “Hazardous To Ya Health” see’s Gaz reliving the harrowing experience of chronic drug addiction and the eventual overdose that almost took his life.
Gaz also found time to hook up with close mates the 750 Rebels and Hired Goons. Ken Oath, Billy Bunks, Bigfoot and Jake Biz all pop in and speak there piece while close friend and like minded associate Tornts (whom Gaz occasionally provides hype-man duties for) provides two beats and a blistering guest spot on one of the album’s many highlights, “Terrorcell”.


Hazardous To Ya Health is an amazingly honest and well constructed debut from an established MC who has seen more than most, the reality of which will never be lost on the listener. At times confronting, Gaz’s truths aren’t without levity, an album that can bounce from tales of crime and south-suburban life to cold braggadocio.
Hazardous To Ya Health is an absolute must for any self –respecting fan of that REAL raw underground rap….


Welcome to the life and crimes of Gaz Hazard.

Pre Order now via www.runroyal.com
Available 07 Feb, 2013

Track List:

01. Intro
02. Bring the Pain
03. Southside ft. Exile & Pors 1
04. Hazardous to ya Health
05. Fiends ft. Talons
06. Two Cent Piece
07. The Code ft. Pors 1
08. Psychobabble ft. Bigfoot & Jake Biz
09. Mafioso ft. Talons
10. Ghettoballs ft. Bezrock
11. Terrorcell ft. Tornts
12. Dirty Man
13. Here Comes ft. Pors 1
14. Danger Danger ft. Billy Bunks & Pors 1
15. Stick Up Kid
16. Southbound & Down ft. Pors 1
17. You Ain't Gully ft. Ken Oath & Pors 1
18. Ice Cold Dead
19. Outro

VERBILL EP OFFICIAL PROMO VIDEO

Looking out for this. ECMD mixtape was killer

Snow On Tha Bluff

Only just caught on to this. Snow on the Bluff premiered at the 2011 Slamdance Film Festival but was only picked up this year for distro. Explains the 2010 trailer.

Snow On Tha Bluff movie
Release Date: June 19th 2012
Executive Producer Michael K. Williams aka "Omar Little" from The Wire presents....

"My name is Curtis Snow. This is my mutha fuckin movie! It's bout my goddam life, and all tha robbin, shootin, and wild ass shit that happens in my neighborhood, Tha Bluff. That stands for Better Leave You Fucking Fool. And in case y'all are thankin about it, yeah this shit is real! And no, I don't give a fuck about tha fuck ass Police or tha Feds!"

Luv NY - Staring Kurious: Episode 1

If you liked them Ray West Piano 7s from last year then you will like this. I'm a massive AG fan so I'll sure as shit be coppin it!

Showbiz & AG - Mugshot Music Pre Loaded

My all time favourite MC and Producer have been very generous and dropped it heavy this year with Mugshot Music Pre Loaded in the lead up to full length LP Mugshot Music.
Download free HERE or buy the Deluxe Edition with 3 extra cuts from itunes HERE
Man! Australia gets bent over on itunes prices $16.99 rather than $10 in the US
How can you put a price on some grown arse men goin in on some shit like this tho!
BX Bombers ya heard!

Tracklist:


1. DJ Premier’s Road Test (ft. DJ Premier)

2. That Nigga Crazy

3. Wolves (ft. OC)

4. Here and Now

5. I Just Go Along

6. God Is 4 Us

7. Berri Love (ft. OC)

8. Walk With Me

9. You IN Trouble (ft. DJ Premier)

10. My Imagination

11. Show And A

12. South Bronx Shit (ft. DJ Premier)

13. Experience

14. Suspended Animation

15. The Bond

Commercial Hell - ITunes Pre Order

To all the kids that ain't down with the hard copy you can now pre order your digital copy via itunes HERE Next week Run Royal will have pre orders available for hard copy CD along with some combo deals plus,  the 7" single and t-shirt will be sold individually. All orders are offered with free regular postage via Australia Post.

It’s been many years in the brewing, now finally Brisbane underground hip hop legend Jake Biz’s debut album Commercial Hell is ready for the tasting. Riding off the back of his highly successful debut single, “Deuce Deuce”, Commercial Hell is set for national release on Karsniogenics through Obese Records Distribution on May 18, 2012.

Commercial Hell was produced by Jake Biz’s long time friend and fellow 750 Rebel Overproof Pete –aka Brookes Cullings and features valuable contributions by crew members and old mates including the legendary Lazy Grey, DJ Lopsided, Bigfoot, Tornts, Ken Oath and Fluent Form.

Commercial Hell is a self-­‐assured rap album without pretense, born out of a love and knowledge of the rap classics of years gone by and the south side working class suburbs of Brisbane. It is the antithesis of every record attempting to cross into the mainstream and whilst it may appear quite a confrontational album upon first listen, it plays out as more a tongue (firmly planted) in cheek observation of Australia’s hip hop scene in its current state.

“The title track itself addresses the “Australian Idol” mentality of many local rappers who search for fame and acclaim without investing time and genuine passion into their craft,” explains Jake Biz. “It also blatantly hints at the role commercial radio has been playing in pushing these stereotypical “paint by numbers” MC’s while completely ignoring far more deserving veteran underground artists.” The production techniques of Overproof Pete seamlessly blend with the Biz’s vocal style in a combination born of many years shared experiences.

“Having known Peter for so long, growing up together and entering the rap game together, no one else could’ve provided and crafted the sonic landscape for my raps,” says Biz. “Having Proof produce the entire record was a no brainer. We both share similar views on life and the same general goal and vision for street level rap music coming out of this country.” Jake Biz is rightfully proud of his debut long player and the blood, sweat and biff that have gone into molding every aspect of the final work. “Weeks of deliberation went into the eventual track listing while three and half years were spent in the studio attempting to hone both sound and substance,” Biz concludes.

“This is an ALBUM not a collection of tracks. We've attempted to craft something classic in the tradition of those albums that came before it and those albums that’ll be considered timeless ten years from now.”


Track List:

1. INTRODUCTIONS ASIDE

2. COMMERCIAL HELL

3. ANTI B-BOY

4. FUCK A GUEST SPOT (F.A.G.S)

5. GLOVES OFF! FT. OVERPROOF PETE

6. BITCH, DONʼT TOUCH MY RECORDS! PT.1 (SKIT)

7. DEUCE DEUCE

8. THE RELENTLESS FT. KINGS KONEKTED

9. MC WHO?

10. FLAVOUR OF THE MONTH FT. LAZY GREY

11. MERCY KILLINGS FT. FLUENT FORM, KEN OATH, TORNTS & BIGFOOT

12. BITCH, DONʼT TOUCH MY RECORDS! PT.2 (SKIT)

13. YOU DONʼT KNOW SHIT

14. GIN & TEKTONIC

15. BITCH, DONʼT TOUCH MY RECORDS! PT. 3 (SKIT)

16. BRISBANE BULLSHIT

17. DJ LOPSIDED IN DEEP MASTURBATION

18. FRONTLINE APPROACH FT. 750 REBELS

19. SHOUTRO

Large Professor - Professor @ Large

Ya'll ready know what time it is!! It's Xtra P time bitch, case you don't know!

"There’s a lot to be learned from Large Professor – how to produce, how to rhyme, how to cultivate new talent, how to stay creative and consistent for decades. The passing years only increase his legendary status – as a major collaborator with Main Source, Nas, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool G Rap & DJ Polo, etc. – while re-confirming his originality with each new project. So what’s on the syllabus for the Professor’s latest class? In his own words: “taking it back to the B-boy uprock style.”



His latest masterwork Professor @ Large drops June 26 on Fat Beats Records. Large’s impeccable craftsmanship shines on each of the 15 songs, many of them at upbeat park jam tempos. Whether he’s spitting hard with MOP’s Lil Fame, dropping an ill instrumental, or casting his wizened gaze out of the kaleidoscopic cover art, Large Pro is always smooth, on point and uniquely himself.


In addition to Lil Fame, the album features a connoisseur’s selection of fine MCs: Busta Rhymes reminiscing in double-time on “Straight from the Golden”; Cormega and Tragedy Khaddafi bringing the streets on “Focused Up”; Mic Geronimo and Grand Daddy IU keeping cool on “Mack Don Illz”; and Cormega, Saigon, Roc Marciano and Action Bronson comprising the stunning “M.A.R.S” – easily the best posse cut of 2012. In a classy move, Large Pro gives Marco Polo the album’s only production guest spot on the title track."

Secure your wax through Fat Beats


Tracklisting:

1. Key To The City

2. UNOWHTMSAYN

3. Straight From The Golden Ft: Busta Rhymes

4. Focused Up Ft: Cormega & Tragedy Khadafi

5. Happy Days Ft: Fame M.O.P.

6. Professor @ Large

7. Light Years

8. Barber Shop Chop

9. Live Again

10. Mack Don Illz Ft: Mic Geronimo & Grand Daddy IU

11. Sun, Star & Crescents

12. Kick Da Habit

13. Lp Surprise

14. Back In Time

15. M.A.R.S. Ft: Cormega, Action Bronson, Roc Marciano & Saigon

Seventh Letter Spring

Four new designs from the Seventh Letter Spring collection now available via http://www.runroyal.com/

Galileo iOS Motion Controll

A cool little tool I found over Kickstarter. Id like to use something like this with a Go Pro once they release an adapter and sort out the connectivity. They certainly cracked a market gaining well over their projected goal of $100k with still 18 days left.

The Galileo is a revolutionary, iOS-controlled robotic iPhone platform with infinite spherical rotation capability. Just swipe your finger on the screen of your iPad or other iOS device and Galileo reacts, orienting your iPhone or iPod Touch accordingly. With applications in areas of photography, cinematography, social networking, and video conferencing, Galileo gives iOS devices endless possibilities of remote-controlled motion. Capable of infinite 360° pan-and-tilt at speeds up to 200° per second in any orientation, Galileo is an invaluable tool to everyone from an amateur photographer to the professional cinematographer, and vastly improves the experience of video chat for anyone needing to stay connected.

Pre Order This.

Pre orders are now available via our store.

With a white t-shirt HERE 

With a black t-shirt HERE

Freddie Gibbs & Madlib - Thuggin

Gangsta Gibbs jumps off 2012 over some classic Madlib sounds for the 1st and hopefully not the last of  collaborative projects. Fittingly titled Madgibbs.
The Thuggin' EP contains two main vocal tracks, instrumentals and two bonus beats. The record features a dual A-side cover with "Madlib" on one side, "Freddie Gibbs" on the other.
Hopefully the get something happening in terms of a full length....

Just check that motherfucking banana clip on the Russian piece of weaponry!




To be honest I ain't checked for Madlib since he did that medicine show, releasing a mix a month. Dude put in mad work but kinda lost me after the second one to be honest. Maybe I slept on some classic material but sometimes when you give the consumer too much on the table they get full just looking at it.
I do however need more shit like this. Midwest shit over dusty samples.

Peep the Lord Giveth, Lord Taketh Away EP with Statik Selektah thats exactly what I'm talking about. Did I mention shit was recorded in 24hrs.

This tracks a standout for me

Mighty Fucking Healthy

NYCs finest. Mighty Healthy always on point. 

Xmas Sale

To say thanks for the support this year from now until the 23rd of December we're is doing 20% of everything. Even the new shit we been adding to the store. Share the link and be about it.
Simply enter XMAS20 in the 'Apply Coupon' section when checking out to get your discount.

Style needs no color: SCHWARZ AUF WEISS Vol. II Book

Style Needs No Color works on the notion that excessive colors and flashy techniques should not be used to repair a weak foundation. It upholds the philosophy that artwork should be able to stand alone without unnecessary distractions, and therefore SNNC artists restrict their palette to black and white. In Schwarz auf Weiss Vol. II, the follow-up release to their successful first book, you can see the stark beauty and striking simplicity of this idea in action. Since their first title, the SNNC collaboration has expanded significantly, manifesting itself in a series of noteworthy exhibitions, live painting shows, installations and street wear collaborations across the world. SNNC has invited a diverse range of international artists from their growing network to contribute black and white illustrations, vector graphics, street art and graffiti styles to this impressive publication.


Featured artists: Alexis Marcou, Andreas Pistner, Army of Snipers, Aro, Base23, Bayo, Bezt, Derek Stenning, Dust, Duster 132, Frau Isa, Lars Henkel, Hombre, Imaone, Kornel, Monsta, Mr Gauky, Nicholas Di Genova, Nychos, Peachbeach, Peter Aurisch, Pixelpancho, Pavel Ripley, Robert Proch, Russ Mills, Sainer, Satone, Schwarzmaler, Shame ABC, Simon Prades, Sit, Sozyone, Stephane Tarteline, Tasso, Won ABC and many more.

Available HERE




Style Needs No Color - Paint it Black / Koblenz from SNNC on Vimeo.

Euro Trash

Europe’s most notorious train crew, Monsters Of Art, celebrates 20 years of train havoc. It is with great pleasure that we honor their anniversary with a monster edition of ON THE RUN. Join us for a rare and privileged glimpse into the unruly world of MOAS. With over 200 pages that detail MOAS’s history and unique crew concept, along with classic tales from the train yard, including great escapes, writer beef, legendary busts, extreme graffiti feats, trains, trains and more trains. This is a must-have for all diehard fans of train graffiti.

MOAS blasted onto the Copenhagen scene in 1991. Once they had Denmark locked down, MOAS expanded through a series of high profile, international affiliations to become omnipresent in Denmark, Europe and now the world. Their infamous working methods have become the standard for those daring to compete. Many have attempted, but most fail. For those willing to try, be warned, they are ruthless inside and outside the yard, so proceed with caution.

MOAS—20 years on the run and still going strong. Don’t listen to the rumors; get the story direct from the source.



Dont sleep. Cop the collectors silver embossed hardcover Edition HERE

Big Ghost Deini

What is not to like about this!?
Anything to do with GFKs classic LP Supreme Clientele be a no brainer.
We got a few small chico size too.



"The kid with the most knowledge will attain to touch top dollars"

Trem - FTTOHNL

Here's an update via Unkut Recordings website on the upcoming release of Trem's solo record.
More details on the pre orders as they come.

"The overly long awaited, most anticipated Trem solo is nearly upon us!



Yes, for real, it really is!


Full presser and advertisements to kick off over the coming days so please stay tuned.


The album will be released on CD and Itunes to kick off proceedings with Double Gatefold vinyl to follow on some super limited edish release caper. The vinyl release should come within 4-6 weeks following the CD release so wax heads, hold tight and be sure to grab the CD version in the meantime!


Pre Orders are most likely to go live as of next week. They will be available through this website (hit up the shop section), soulclaprecords.com & runroyal.com…
Each store may have varying pre-order deals.
Indy stores across the land will be our primary stockists. Please hit up your closest if online ordering is not your cup of tea.


O.S heads can purchase pre-orders through unkutrecordings.com but additional costs may incur for postage.


In conjunction with the LPs release we are doing a limited series of merch. The garments are a cross promo – limited artist series & Edition 1 of the 4 part series is to feature the talents of Linz aka L.Roc.
Editions 2-4 will follow along with some other crazy cross promo bizness, so ensure to continually keep your eyes on the prize!


The second single/clip “Animal Kingdom” will go live on the eve of the albums release.


Furthermore listening parties will take place from the release date on. A good chance to come grab your copy direct from Trem. Stay tuned for details on whens and wheres…
Please, stay tuned for the full PR, tracklist, features and more detailed info with updates occuring on the reg, shits about to get serious…"

Run Royal are pleased to be coppin this limited import. Each book comes with a game card with a chance to win a free 1987 Emu SP1200 sampler!!

Classic shit.



More deets and pre orders available HERE. Secure yourself a copy of not only a well documented book on one of Hip-Hop most classic samplers but also the chance to win a free one!