Local hip hop artist Ivan Oooze has announced two Melbourne shows following the release of his latest mixtape The Social Alien 2: Memoirs From The Milky Way. The Melbourne rapper became a household name back in 2015 after releasing first mixtape The Social Alien. Since then, Ooze has opened for a number of big name hip hop acts including Seth Sentry, Cypress Hill, Ice Cube and most recently The Wu-Tang Clan. With his signature rapid-fire flow and slick rhymes, Ooze is considered to be one of the new leaders of Australian hip hop. The Social Alien 2 is a 21-track mixtape which features collaborations with local artists Junor, WZRDKID, The Eggman, Kwami, Kwasi, Olive Amun and many more. To celebrate the release, Ooze will perform at Howler on Saturday October 21, with special guest Midas.Gold. An under-18 show will be held at Wrangler Studios on Sunday October 22 with support from local emcee Dex.
Prepare to be blown away by the soulful sounds of 15-year-old Sydney kid Zion Garcia. With impeccable taste in music and an inherent talent for creating beats, the young rapper is destined for stardom. Zion’s smooth flow and melodic raps are hypnotizing as he spits soulful rhymes atop funky self-produced beats. Laid-back boom-bap track ‘Zoon’ is a raw chilled-out tune perfect for those lazy afternoons. ‘Grainosalt’ is a wavy, soul jam with sweet synths and laced with lucid lyricism. My personal favourite ‘Honey’, is a dreamy teenage love song, radiating soft summertime vibes. Make sure to check out Zion Garcia on Soundcloud to find your new favourite.
Burn City rapper KVNYL has just released his energetic debut single ‘The Wave’. Produced by Hamley, the slick track is the first offering from the emcee’s upcoming EP rflct. To celebrate the launch of his EP, KVNYL will take to the stage at The Workers Club on Wednesday October 25 with special guests Pinnacle and YOL. Help shape the local music scene by supporting our budding hip hop artists.
Next Crop is a platform for discovering the next generation of hip hop and rap artists. It provides up-and-coming artists with a place to showcase their music and perform to crowds, flexing their rap lyrics and stage presence. The tenth installment includes performances by Eco$YSTEM, Brandon Stone, Lil Snow and Lord Holani. Don’t miss out on this night of loud music at Laundry Bar this Thursday October 10.
