Nekta has risen from the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne. His journey began with the Street Science program run by Solomon Theta, J-Red & Son-Zu. It’s there he began to hone his skills on the mic and with a spray can. He would also connect there with future members of Window Down crew. 

Some difficult times in Nekta‘s personal life were channeled into the writing of Dear Diary, his debut solo release. It was written and recorded over a 6 month period at the Pang Productions studio. The result is a personal journey of self discovery, life lessons learned and an appreciation for hip-hop that still burns strong over 10 years later.

Purchase Dear Diary from iTunes here.

Nekta will be making a return to the stage for the first time in a while. Performing with partner in crime Celphysh at The Laundry Bar in Melbourne this Saturday 29th for the ESKAPISM Tour.

The OFFICIAL LAUNCH for Dear Diary will be held at Boney (58 Little Collins st, Melbourne) Friday 9th of May with supports to be announced shortly.

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Known for his willingness to explore new territory, Paulie P is currently putting the finishing touches on his forthcoming debut record Until That Time which is due for release in March 2014.

Self-produced, Until That Time is a double-disc showcasing of  Paulie P’s ability to push the boundaries of the ever evolving hip hop scene.

 

Working with a seven-piece band and incorporating live drums and triggers  the record oozes funk and soul, layered with breezy dub rhythms and slick jazz undertones, adding to his fresh hip hop sound.

“It’s taken a lot longer than expected so I’m hoping this gets the ball rolling so I can release another soon!” -Paulie P

Purchase Until That Time from iTunes.

Thundamentals have just announced, in a triple j exclusive, a massive run of dates to celebrate the [seriously] long-awaited release of third album So We Can Remember, out Fri 2 May through Obese Records. To kick things off, the much-loved Blue Mountains via Newtown hip hop trio will be dropping second single ‘Something I Said’ this Friday. Featuring vocals by Oscar nominee Thom Crawford, the track is destined to be a crowd favourite on the album tour.

Getting across as much of the country as possible, Thundamentals are touring So We Can Remember as part of the national, regional Groovin The Moo festival juggernaut, as well as playing their own major city launches.

Fri 25 Apr @ Groovin The Moo, Oakland SA
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Sat 26 Apr @ Groovin The Moo, Maitland NSW
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Sun 27 Apr @ Groovin The Moo, Canberra ACT
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Sat 3 May @ Groovin The Moo, Bendigo VIC
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Sun 4 May @ Groovin The Moo, Townsville QLD
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Sat 10 May @ Groovin The Moo, Bunbury WA
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New single ‘Something I Said’ is out now via iTunes.

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UK import 7’6 presents debut album Organic Synthesis, a body of work which breathes new life into hip hop as we know it.

Citing acts such as J Dilla, Bonobo, Flying Lotus, Hermitude, and Rudimental as his inspirations. 7‘6 prides himself on having an eclectic and unique sound selection spanning across genres. What sets a 7’6 release apart is his ability to set the scene via soundscape.

A dexterous musician, 7’6 has composed the album so that each instrument tells its own story to form a cohesive whole. Having either produced for or recorded many recognized artists previously, 7’6 felt that it was time to step out from behind the boards and into the forefront with a new sound.

Organic Synthesis features acclaimed guests such as veteran WA native emcee N’Fa Jones,the dulcet vocals of Jace Excell, divine soul songstress Ginger Van Handley, the beautiful tones of Melanie Rutherford, the talented Screamy, the masterful lyric stylings of emcee 1/6, and drums by Mercury Award winning producer Plutonic Lab for the track ‘Launch’.

Synth-heavy ‘Comic Books’ featuring N’Fa Jones and Jace Excell, is the direct response to the question and theme posed by 7’6; “if you had superpowers, what would they be?” With a smooth soul vibe, the track is decorated by sparkling keys and gentle boom bap.

‘Listen’ is the first single off Organic Synthesis. The ethereal track features vocals from Detroit artist Melanie Rutherford. As the production slowly builds, the lyrics ask nothing of you but to meditate on the soundwaves.

Opened by tribal chants and percussion, ‘Nomad’ is a meeting of the modern and traditional. Featuring Melbourne artists 1/6 and Ginger Van Handley, lyrical themes of time and circumstance are explored with eloquence.

After many years in the game, and many more to come, 7’6 has brought you an album from the heart.

“When I first set out in the creation of this album, I just wanted to do an album, so I could finally say after all my years in the game, I did it, but the deeper I got the more effort I put in, and ended up creating something that I am extremely proud of, something I just want to share with the world.” - 7’6

Purchase Organic Synthesis from iTunes here.