KOGZ: PIECE OF MIND, OUT 16.05.14 (digital release only)

Kogz, one of Perth’s younger emcee’s to emerge recently, has been working on his debut project for the good part of a year now.

After entering a competition for ‘up and coming’ rappers organised by SBX member Mr. GrevisKogz won a weeks worth of studio time with Rob Shaker.  The opportunity allowed Kogz to adapt his idea for a project from mixtape to full LP. Supporting Grevis a couple of times, the young emcee caught the attention of a few local stalwarts of the Perth scene.

Guest verses and collaborators on the album include Mr. GrevisBitter BeliefCompleteSeverSoma and Still J. With production mainly from Rob Shaker, but also featuring beats from Matt RafleSoma and Creed Birch.

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Omac: Inside My Insomnia, Out 09.05.2014

Omac of The Psych Ward crew has wasted no time since entering the local scene in Perth. He has released numerous mix-tapes and free music online, as well as performing at dozens of memorable shows over the last few years. Omac has opened for international hip hop acts such as Jeru the DamajaNaughty By NatureObie TriceHopsin and Masta Ace.

Twice touring nationally as a support to Kerser, Omac is now preparing for his own national tour for the 2nd part of 2014 to showcase debut album Inside My Insomnia.

The 16 track album is produced by Rob Shaker and is blessed with beats from the likes of WA’s finest in Dazastah, Rights, Raiz, MX Axis, Cortext, Paulie P, Optamus, and Creed Birch. Feature artists include the legendary Layla, Bitter Belief, Complete, Deezy, Monique, Polaroid & M.O.C.

Buy your copy here.