The Best of Australian Hip-Hop Vol. 1 (16/02/2013)
Australian Hip-Hop is often a genre criticised by music lovers. ‘Wannabe American rap’ is often thrown around, but the truth is that the strength of this genre cannot be ignored.
This compilation by It’s Official Music, celebrates the genre and gives new listeners a taste of the talent of many Aussie Hip-Hop artists.
Fittingly, the CD is opened by the kings of Aussie Hip-Hop, Hilltop Hoods. As with many of the artists that feature on this compilation, I Love It is arguably not Hilltop Hoods’ best song, but it has proven to be a hit nonetheless. Along with Hilltop Hoods, Bliss N Eso are the one of the most successful Aussie Hip Hop act of today. They feature with Addicted, a fast paced catchy track that is a winner at festivals around Australia.
A song that may be unknown to many fans of the genre is Karma by 1200 Techniques. This was a one hit wonder for the group, a song with empowering lyrics that explores the theory of karma. The song finished at no 4 in the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2002 and is an Aussie Hip-Hop classic.
Diafrix are a new player in the market, with their tune Simple Man a good example of the strength and variety of the Australian music scene. It combines sweet melodies and rapping to produce a great track.
Much of the music that the artists on this compilation produce is catchy music that you can bop too. This proves to be a winner not only for listeners but also for festival goers and gig attendees where these artists are playing. We Get Around by Urthboy is a prime example that instantly gets stuck in your head when you hear it.
The Waitress Song by Seth Sentry tells a story, an approach taken by many Aussie Hip-Hop artists. His story of a love fantasy with a waitress is told in a unique way through his raps.
Other impressive tracks that impressed me on this compilation were fan favourite The Festival Song by Pez Ft 360 and festival hit It Can Wait by Illy.
Downfalls were BBQ Song by Mass MC and What Would Happen by Pegz, which I thought were both pretty average.
This compilation is a great display and celebration of the Australian Hip-Hop music scene and I highly recommend a listen if you are a fan or would like to give it a go.
Mitchell Guy
Follow me on Twitter - @Mitchell_Guy1
This compilation by It’s Official Music, celebrates the genre and gives new listeners a taste of the talent of many Aussie Hip-Hop artists.
Fittingly, the CD is opened by the kings of Aussie Hip-Hop, Hilltop Hoods. As with many of the artists that feature on this compilation, I Love It is arguably not Hilltop Hoods’ best song, but it has proven to be a hit nonetheless. Along with Hilltop Hoods, Bliss N Eso are the one of the most successful Aussie Hip Hop act of today. They feature with Addicted, a fast paced catchy track that is a winner at festivals around Australia.
A song that may be unknown to many fans of the genre is Karma by 1200 Techniques. This was a one hit wonder for the group, a song with empowering lyrics that explores the theory of karma. The song finished at no 4 in the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2002 and is an Aussie Hip-Hop classic.
Diafrix are a new player in the market, with their tune Simple Man a good example of the strength and variety of the Australian music scene. It combines sweet melodies and rapping to produce a great track.
Much of the music that the artists on this compilation produce is catchy music that you can bop too. This proves to be a winner not only for listeners but also for festival goers and gig attendees where these artists are playing. We Get Around by Urthboy is a prime example that instantly gets stuck in your head when you hear it.
The Waitress Song by Seth Sentry tells a story, an approach taken by many Aussie Hip-Hop artists. His story of a love fantasy with a waitress is told in a unique way through his raps.
Other impressive tracks that impressed me on this compilation were fan favourite The Festival Song by Pez Ft 360 and festival hit It Can Wait by Illy.
Downfalls were BBQ Song by Mass MC and What Would Happen by Pegz, which I thought were both pretty average.
This compilation is a great display and celebration of the Australian Hip-Hop music scene and I highly recommend a listen if you are a fan or would like to give it a go.
Mitchell Guy
Follow me on Twitter - @Mitchell_Guy1