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NEW MIX: 90’s Hip Hop, Funk + Disco vibes / JR Dynamite live at SOUL OF SYDNEY Vivid Special – May 2015 |

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JR Dynamite at Vivid

LISTEN HERE | hearthis.at/soulofsydney/236/

JR.Dynamite Edits HIP HOP & FUNK MIX: live in the mix at SOUL OF SYDNEY’s Vivid Special (May 2015)

Listen & Download | https://hearthis.at/soulofsydney/236/

Highly recommend from one of Sydney’s undisputed kings of the Soul & Funk edit and one of our favorite local selectors too. We are so honored to be able to host the first Soul of Sydney set from our good friend and one of our favorite local DJ’s earlier this year.. Sydney’s unmistakable king of the FUNK EDIT, JR DYNAMITE absolutely blessed us with a killer set of party jams including an eclectic mix of 80’s Hip Hop & Boogie, Dance Hall vibes & a heavy dose of Disco Funk Goodness thrown in for good measure.

Tracklist:
– A TRIBUTE CALLED QUEST – OH MY GOD
– GAP BAND – OUTSTANDING
– LYRICS BORN – I CHANGED MY MIND
– KURTIS BLOW – PARTY TIME
– TOM BROWNE – FUNKIN’ FOR JAMAICA
– OZOMATLI – CUT CHEMIST SUITE
– RUN DMC – PETER PIPER
– ?
– SHABBA RANKS – TINGA-LINGA-LING
– ?
– JAMES BROWN – GET UP OFFA THAT THING
– FUNKADELIC- (NOT JUST) KNEE DEEP
– STEVIE WONDER – DO I DO
– HERMAN KELLY & LIFE – DANCE TO THE DRUMMER’S BEAT
– THINGS I DO FOR YOU – ?
– PATRICE RUSHEN – HAVEN’T YOU HEARD
– JR.DYNAMITE EDITS- BRAZILIAN RAPPERS DELIGHT (THIS IS NOT AN EDIT)
– BOB MARLEY – COULD YOU BE LOVE
– FATBACK BAND – BUS STOP (EDIT)
– ?
– THE BAR-KAYS – FREAKSHOW ON THE DANCE FLOOR

About Jr Dynamite:
Local Sydney DJ/Producer, JR.DYNAMITE, has been bringing his special flavour filled, filtered DISCO, ballin’ SOUL, festive FUNK, nostalgic HIPHOP, rootsy REGGAE and Latin BOOGALOO to welcoming ears for over 20 years. Over the past few years he has burst onto the re-edit/production scene locally and internationally scoring a 7″ release on popular indi funk label, Wah Wah (UK), which hit top 10 in the digital Hypem internet charts.

Amassing a large, devoted group of followers, whom await eagerly for their regular hit of aural pleasure. In demand locally and internationally, he has toured extensively throughout Mexico, Ibiza, Jersey, Brasil, England, Montenegro, Germany, Italy, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand, supported a stack of local and international acts including Major Lazer, Coldplay, Mark Ronson and Rudimental with Funk Ferret (NZ) exclaiming ‘that boy is a total pro at getting the dancefloor pumping’. Keeping himself busy as Channel V’s resident promo dj, he also holds down current rotations at some of Sydney’s finest establishments.

Links /
www.facebook.com/DJ.JR.Dynamite
www.soundcloud.com/jrdynamite
www.instagram.com/jrdynamite
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Catch JR.Dynamite Edits holding it down at SOUL OF SYDNEY 4th BDAY SPECIAL on SUNDAY DEC 6 from 12pm at a NEW indoor / outdoor location with the help from some of Sydney’s finest.

Limited $10 tix and party info at /
www.facebook.com/events/1512852302360464/
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SOUL OF SYDNEY: 4th Bday Special | Sun Dec 6 from 12pm.
An afternoon of FEEL-GOOD FUNK, SOUL, DISCO, OLD SCHOOL PARTY JAMS, AFRO-BEAT & BEYOND.
feat. Sydney Funk POWERHOUSE
DARRLYL BEATON & THE D1 CARTEL (LIVE)
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SOUL OF SYDNEY DJ’s & friends,
JR DYNAMITE,
ELCHINO,
DJ LICHE,
STEPHEN FERRIS
PHIL TOKE
+ more tba.

Happening a NEW courtyard location (fully licensed, 18+) (only 10 mins from CBD)

Very limited $10 tix & Info
www.facebook.com/events/1512852302360464/

 

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NWA – Fuck The Police Shut Down Triple J | Straight Outta Compton Film Screening

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As lucky N.W.A fans this weekend catch the first screenings of the much anticipated ‘Straight Outta Compton’ film we though we should share this little short radio story. The film is already screening in the states to some great reviews and opens in Sydney on September 3rd. (Check out Info HERE at Hoyts or another other cinema)

When NWA’s ‘Fuck The Police’ was first released in 1989 there wasn’t many station who had the balls to actually play it.

It was either heavily-censored or banned on radio stations in the united states and Europe & there was a point where local Australian station Triple J was the only station in the world playing ‘Fuck The Police’ which raised massive concerns from authorities in Australia.

After playing the song for a few weeks with no issue it wasn’t long before the songs lyrics caught the ear of local police and politicians in Western Australia. They successfully lobbied ABC management to have the song pulled from play lists immediately.

It a true act of defiance the station staff refused to fold and continued to program the song even though the act of defiance actually cost some of them their jobs at the time. In solidarity with sacked station staff, the remaining staff decided to run their own form of protested by playing N.W.A – ‘Express Yourself’ for 24 hours straight back in 1990 which gained the station massive notoriety and made headlines around the world. Still to this day they station features part of the controversial song each day as part of their news segment promo like true champions.

Check out the original post here at their website and the audio below.

ALPHAMAMA | Soul of Sydney Local Music Profile #013

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ALPHAMAMA | Soul of Sydney Local Music Profile #013 (June 2015)

Among the vast ocean of mainstream, middle of the road personalities there stands one woman: a fearless creative force who is passionate about music, life and people.

ALPHAMAMA is not your run of the mill singer. She is a forward-thinking, entrepreneurial artist who is dedicated to growing not only her own profile, but also the urban music scene in Australia. Her sound is soulful but hard-hitting, fused with the best of reggae, funk, hip hop and the 90’s flavour she grew up with. All of these elements have been major influences on her stylings along with New Jack Swing, Jazz and World Music!

Links /
@alphamama
www.facebook.com/alphamamamusic
www.godqueen.com/
www.twitter.com/alphamama_says
www.youtube.com/user/alphamamamusic

SOUL JAZZ Gigs at FOUNDRY 616 | Minton’s Playhouse: The BeBop Sessions, Sydney Jazz Orchestra, Righteous Voodoo, Jazz Hip Hop Sessions

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Jazz gig news just in from new Jazz joint Foundry 616 on Harris St Ultimo.
Here is a small selection of some of the live SOUL, JAZZ & HIP HOP inspired gigs we recommend

Check out their website for more info HERE for updates on everything else going on at the club.
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A Night at Minton’s Playhouse: The BeBop Sessions

// Fri 27 Feb, 8.30pm

Info / www.foundry616.com.au/

With swing still dominating American music in the 1940’s, MINTON’S PLAYHOUSE Harlem NY became home to musicians experimenting with a whole new sound that would eventually flip music over its head, led by Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, Bud Powell and others.

Sydney musicians tonight pay homage to the legendary, controversial and iconic BEBOP SESSIONS, with Kevin Camrass on sax and Matthew Collins on trumpet accompanied by a rhythm section of Casper Tromp on piano, Hamish Gullick on bass and Philip Lombardo on drums.

Expect many of the most loved and studied compositions of Billies Bounce, Blue Monk, Bouncing with Bud, Salt Peanuts and more…

Sydney Jazz Orchestra //  Weds 4 March, 8.00pm Tix $10!

http://www.foundry616.com.au/

The Sydney Jazz Orchestra is back in the swing, for 2015 continuing the high level of musicianship, creativity and dedication to excellence in performance, that has become the band’s trademark.

Fabulous writing and arrangement from Sydney multi instrumentalists Richard Percival and Tim Oram will be also be featured. Both artists are recognised for their depth of experience skill and vision in producing exciting compositions, especially created for the big band genre.

Righteous Voodoo // Thurs 5 March, 8.30pm Tix $15

// BOOK

Righteous Voodoo is a Soul-infused, extravaganza of sound, who are sure to get even the most conservative toes tapping. Their sound is forged in groove and founded in Roots music – Real music, played by real musicians.

The independent band has enjoyed great success in 2014 releasing their first single, ‘Bygone’, which shot to #1 on the iTunes Blues Charts! If you haven’t caught them yet, check them out; your groove shoes will thank you later.

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Also check out their regular Jazz Hip Hop Freestyle Sessions every Friday from 11:30pm for only $5 featuring a rotating band of local jazz musicians and guest MC’s, Poets, Singers adding.

Info / www.foundry616.com.au/

Hardcore Classic Hip Hop Radio now on 2SER 107.3 – Fridays – 8-10pm | feat. Ran-Dee, Thomas Rock and DJ Raine Supreme!

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Hardcore Classic Hip Hop Radio |

Friday nights 8-10pm
2SER 107.3FM

The legendary Hardcore Classic radio show returns to the airwaves next Friday 17th Jan, in its new weekly slot of 8-10pm, on one of Sydney’s dopest stations 2ser 107.3FM w/ hosts Ran-Dee, Thomas Rock and DJ Raine Supreme!

Established in 1996 as a radio program, by Sydney Hip Hop fiend Thomas Rock, Hardcore Classic set the standards for true school Hip Hop in Sydney. Hardcore Classic was one of the first to program a 100% Australian Hip Hop content, on 89.3 2GLF, and went off air in 2001, so that Tommy Rock could produce the first national Hip Hop show in Australia, Triple J’s Hip Hop Show. In 2008 the show returned to the airwaves on 2MCR w/ DJ Kraft & Direct and began streaming online via Goonbag Radio in 2010.

In 2014, Hardcore Classic returns to the airwaves, now on one of Sydney’s most reputable community stations, 2SER 107.3! Joining Thomas Rock on the new Hardcore Classic team is radio veteran, and fellow Hip Hop fiend, Ran-Dee, who brings with him 8+ years of radio experience via his previous shows – 6 Feet Deep on FBI 94.5, Shoreshot on Bondi FM w/ Mere-D, and The Tipping Point on Alchemy Radio SBS w/ Kween G & DJ Jonah. Rounding off the dream team is Hardcore Classic’s official DJ, Raine Supreme.

The human encyclopedia of music, and turntable technician, has quickly become the go-to DJ in Sydney for all things Hip Hop, soul and funk! Get ready for a show filled with high profile guests, plenty of laughs, insight, knowledge, and more dope music than you know what to do with. Hardcore Classic brings you the best of the past and combines it with the latest heat hittin’ the street. Nothin’ but pure unadulterated HIP HOP!

For more info, demo submissions and interview opportunities, please contact: hardcoreclassic

http://www.facebook.com/HardcoreClassic
http://www.twitter.com/HardcoreClassic

Media Release – HardCore Classic Radio ReLaunch.pdf

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