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Drapht Songs
Paul Reid, formerly Paul Gary James Ridge, (born 4 September 1982), better known by the stage name Drapht, is an Australian hip hop artist from Perth. Drapht is a member of the Syllabolix (SBX) crew, a collective that includes fellow Perth-based hip hop artists such as Downsyde. Biography 1982–2002: Early life Drapht grew up in North Perth, Western Australia, a suburb of Perth. His father, Gary Ridge, a jazz drummer introduced Drapht to music from a very young age—he first experienced hip hop at the age of eight. The name "Drapht" is based on a Western Australian Swan Brewery beer, Swan Draught; the company's logo was written on a watch that his father brought home when Drapht was 13 or 14. Drapht attended Perth Modern School in Subiaco but was not involved in the school's music program. At school he became friends with Damien Allia (aka DJ Armee) who introduced him to hip hop via gigs at the Hyde Park Hotel. Drapht became a vital part of Perth's hip hop crew, Syllabolix, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Hawthorn, Western Australia
Mount Hawthorn is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Vincent. The Mount Hawthorn area was first selected for urban development in 1887. In the late 1890s part of it was purchased by a syndicate of Edward Wittenoom, a politician and pastoralist; James Hicks and C. L. W. Clifton. When this group subdivided their land in 1903, Hicks called his portion of the subdivision Hawthorn Estate, as he had recently been in Melbourne and stayed at Hawthorn. World War I heritage *A notable former resident was war hero Thomas Axford, a recipient of the Victoria Cross (in 1918) and the Military Medal The Military Medal (MM) was a military decoration awarded to personnel of the British Army and other arms of the British Armed Forces, armed forces, and to personnel of other Commonwealth of Nations, Commonwealth countries, below commissioned o .... "Axford Park", opposite the intersection of Scarborough Beach Road and Oxford Street, is named in his honour. * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MC Layla
Layla Rose Hanbury (born 5 October 1982), known mononymously as Layla, is an Australian hip hop singer-songwriter and MC from Perth. In January 2005 she released her debut solo album, ''Heretik'', on Obese Records. She is a member of Syllabolix (SBX) Crew, with other MCs including her husband, Dazastah (aka Darren Reutens). The couple also perform as Layla and Dazastah. During September and October 2011 the duo were a support act for another SBX artist, Drapht, on his Australia-wide Party Party Party Tour. Biography Layla Rose Hanbury was born 5 October 1982. In 2000 Layla's first gig was at an MC battle where she was the only female among 20 entrants. Note: Last name is given as Handbury. Layla is a member of the Syllaboliks (SBX) Crew with other Australian MCs and hip hop acts: Drapht, Matty B, Dazastah, Hunter, Downsyde, and Clandestien. In 2001 Layla provided raps for Clandestien's track "A.T.O.M.S.", alongside Dazastah and Dynamikes, which appeared on the group's debut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Resin Dogs
Resin Dogs is an Australian hip hop group, formed in Brisbane, Queensland in 1996 based around the founding trio of DJ Katch (Andrew Garvie), produceBlunted Stylus(Geoff Boardman), and drummer, Dave "Acosta" Atkins. The group is a loosely structured cut-and-paste sample collective featuring live instruments and elements of hip hop via turntables, samplers, and guest MCs to create all forms of ritual dance sounds. Resin Dogs currently consist of Dave Atkins, DJ Katch, Dennis Kudelka, Jonothan Bolt and Tony McCall (both also of Final Days of Autumn). Collaborators with the band include; MC DNO ("Shin Ki Row", "Decipher"), percussionist Peter Neville ("Trout Fishing in Quebec"), Lazy Grey, DJ Ransom (of Mnemonic Ascent), Ben Ely (of Regurgitator), Dialectrix, Kel On Earth, N'fa Forster-Jones (a.k.a. Nfamas) ( 1200 Techniques), Hau Latukefu (a.k.a. Hau) ( Koolism), Abstract Rude ( ATU) of Haiku D'Etat (US), Robert Reed (of Trouble Funk) (US), Kenny Dope (US), Super Dense C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Killa Kela
Killa Kela (born Lee Potter) is a British beatboxer and rapper from West Sussex. Kela's career began in 1997 with the formation of the U.K. hip hop crew, 360 Physicals. He transitioned from a rapper and MC, to a beatboxer and vocalist, gaining recognition through tours with notable artists and affiliations, such as the Rock Steady Crew and the Scratch Perverts. Kela popularized beatboxing in Europe, becoming the first beatbox artist from the continent to sign with a major label and receiving accolades for his innovative style. His performances are known for blending music styles and showcasing his "multivocalism" technique, which includes vocal scratching, imitations of popular songs, and a mix of drum and bass, electro, and hip hop. Kela has collaborated with a range of artists and bands, participated in festivals, and contributed to media projects, including video games and commercials. He released albums and singles, notably "The Permanent Marker" and "Elocution". Kela engag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rodney P
Rodney Panton, also known as Rodney P (born in Balham, London, 12 December 1969) is an English MC, as well as a radio and television personality who first gained attention via the UK hip hop scene in the 1980s. A former member of UK hip-hop group London Posse, Rodney P is known for rapping in his London accent. Career Music In 1986, London Posse were invited by Mick Jones of the Clash to support his new band Big Audio Dynamite on a UK tour. A recording contract with Big Life Records followed, and the recording of the songs "Live Like the Other Half" and "Money Mad", which appeared on the group's only album, ''Gangsta Chronicle''. ''Gangsta Chronicle'' was voted the most important UK hip-hop album of all time in the 2007 poll of music magazine ''Hip Hop Connection''. After London Posse came to an end, Rodney P launched his own label, Riddim Killa, a collaboration with Low Life Records, on which he released a series of singles including "Big Tings" and the "Riddim Killa". In 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apathy (rapper)
Chad Aaron Bromley (born March 8, 1979), better known by his stage name Apathy (formerly The Alien Tongue), is a rapper and producer from Willimantic, Connecticut. His first major release was his debut album; ''Eastern Philosophy (album), Eastern Philosophy'' in March 2006 with guest appearances from Celph Titled, Ryu (Rapper), Ryu, and Blue Raspberry (singer), Blue Raspberry. His second album ''Wanna Snuggle?'' was released in 2009 and his third studio album ''Honkey Kong (Apathy album), Honkey Kong'' was released in 2011, both to critical acclaim. His fourth studio album, ''Connecticut Casual'' was released on June 3, 2014 and reached #41 in the R&B/Hip Hop Albums charts. Apathy is known for his frequent collaborations with other MCs and groups such as Demigodz, Celph Titled, Doe Rakers, Jedi Mind Tricks, Army of the Pharaohs, Styles of Beyond, and the Get Busy Committee. Biography Early career In 2001 Bromley joined Demigodz, a local rap collective that included Celph Titled, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koolism
''Koolism'' is an Australian hip hop duo originating from Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. The members are lyricist Hau Latukefu (born Langomi-e-Hau Latukefu, 1976, Queanbeyan, Australia) and producer/DJ/musician Danielsan Ichiban (born Daniel Elleson, 1975, Auckland, New Zealand). History ''Koolism'' started out in 1992 when Elleson (aka DJ Rampage) joined a group by the name Tribe Ledda L (L for Latukefu), which comprised Hau and his cousins Hounga and Sione. By 1995, only DJ Danielsan Ichiban, Danielsan and Hau remained and they changed the name to Koolism, from a song with that name which they recorded the previous year. Their first appearance using that name is on the ''Homebrews Volume 1'' compilation. Their first official release, ''Bedroom Shit'' came out in 1996 on cassette and was passed around the country from one person to the next – the inspiration for the track "Tapes" on their 2006 album, ''New Old Ground''. The tape caught the attention of Blaze and D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dilated Peoples
Dilated Peoples is an American Los Angeles-based Hip hop music, hip hop trio, composed of rapper and record producer Evidence (musician), Evidence, rapper Rakaa, and Beat Junkies deejay and record producer DJ Babu. The group is better known in the United Kingdom, UK, where they reached the Top 40 of the UK Singles Chart with two tracks, "This Way (Dilated Peoples song), This Way" and "Worst Comes to Worst". Their songs were featured in the 2003 video games ''Need for Speed: Underground'' and ''NBA Street Vol. 2'', as well as MLB 06: The Show. History Dilated Peoples began when DJ Babu (from the DJ crew Beat Junkies), Evidence (musician), Evidence, and Rakaa joined in 1992 and released "Third Degree" (1997) on ABB Records, developing their material in the underground hip hop community. They had previously recorded an album titled ''Imagery, Battle Hymns & Political Poetry'' (1995) that was never released, although many fans still have it on bootlegged tapes. The group eventually s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hard Road
''The Hard Road'' is the fourth studio album by Australian hip hop group Hilltop Hoods. Released on 1 April 2006 by Obese Records, it debuted at number one on the Australia ARIA Albums Chart, and was the first album by Australian artists to achieve that position. It contains the top 20 single " Clown Prince". It achieved Gold status (35,000 units) on 8 April 2006, a week after release, and has now surpassed Platinum status (70,000 units). At the J Award of 2006, it won the Australian Album of the Year. announced on 1 December. It was also nominated for four awards at the ARIA Music Awards of 2006, winning Best Independent Release and Best Urban Release. Five of the album's songs placed on the annual Triple J Hottest 100 chart announced on 26 January 2007: "Recapturing the Vibe" (#77), "Stopping All Stations" (#56), " What a Great Night" (#41), " Clown Prince" (#23) and " The Hard Road" (#3). "An Audience with the Devil" samples the spoken parts (the interview betwe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rage (TV Program)
''Rage'' (stylised as ''rage'') is an all-night Australian music video program broadcast on ABC TV (Australian TV channel), ABC TV on Friday nights, Saturday mornings and Saturday nights. It was first screened on the weekend of Friday, 17 April 1987. With ''Soul Train'' and ''Video Hits (Australian TV series), Video Hits'' no longer being produced, it is the oldest music television program in the world currently still in production as of 2025. On Friday and Saturday nights, ''Rage'' typically starts between 11:00pm and 1:00am. The program is Australian Commercial Television Code of Practice, classified MA15+ until 5:00am, where it is rated PG from 5:00 to 11:00am on Saturday mornings, and at 7:00am on Sundays. Format ''Rage'' has a minimalist format which has remained largely unchanged since the program's inception. Originally created by executive producer Mark FitzGerald in early 1987, the program was originally proposed to be titled ''rage 'til you puke'', but which was shor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Request
''Super Request,'' formerly known as ''Request Fest,'' was a radio show broadcast on Australian youth broadcaster Triple J. It aired Monday to Thursday between 6pm and 9pm, and Fridays for an extra hour, from 1998 and 2011. The program relied on listeners to submit their song requests, which would be honoured by the announcer. From 2012, ''Super Request'' was replaced by the music program ''Good Nights''. For three years from 2020 to 2022, Triple J revived this format for Requestival, a radio takeover where the station played only the listeners' requests for several days straight. Past hosts included Jane Gazzo, Rosie Beaton, Catriona Rowntree Catriona Rowntree (born 19 July 1971) is an Australian television and radio presenter. Rowntree is a long-standing presenter on the Nine Network's '' Getaway'' program. Career Rowntree studied journalism at Macleay College in Sydney, after w ..., Michael Tunn and Caroline Tran. References Triple J programs {{Australi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Triple J
Triple J is an Australian government-funded national radio station founded in 1975 as a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). It aims to appeal to young listeners of alternative music, and plays far more Australian content than commercial networks. The station was set up under the Gough Whitlam government, wanting to extend the appeal of the ABC to young Australians. Initially broadcasting as 2JJ or Double Jay from 19 January 1975, it stood apart from commercial stations with its lack of private advertising and its fringe music programming. Following a transition to FM in 1981, the station rebranded as 2JJJ or Triple J as it expanded regionally throughout the 1990s. Two spin-off digital stations were launched in the early 2010s: Double J aims to appeal to more mature audiences, and Triple J Unearthed plays only unsigned, local musicians. Despite declining ratings in their target 18–24-year-old demographic, Triple J maintains a strong podcast and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
