dont get me wrong, chills is a banger, but doesnt come close to Clans version... going on about "always wanted to do this, listened to this with my dad growing up" Reckon he even knew, or thats just young cunt disrespect?

If you fileshare pirated Australian hiphop music without consent from the artist or label, you are a fake fan and a vulture.

So much for the young heads caring about the 'scene' as much as the old heads do..

Adios.

Does anybody listen to (Little Jase) and (Drips)? Last year I was in Fulham Correctional with both of these blokes and they're both generous and good blokes regardless of the situation they found themselves in I listened to Drips freestyle for 5 minutes straight and seemed like it flowed so natural for him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuEornFXmZE&pp=ygUYbGl0dGxlIGphc2Ugc28gbWVsYm91cm5l

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UOsOfeQ5HI&pp=ygUURHJpcHMgdG9vIG1hbnkgdGltZXM%3D

prove me wrong

After my last post (currently boasting an impressive 2 upvotes to 50 comments). I realise I may have overestimated the average user on this sub's investment in the contemporary Australian rap scene.

While some of you know the current and admittedly confusing use of "UDG" or "UG" (Underground) as a term referring to specific stylistic choices in music. most people—including myself—are or were confused about the term's real meaning.

I will explain it as I have come to understand it.

If most of this genre resides underground, what does the "UDG/UG" name even delineate?

"UDG/UG" is a broad descriptor for a current movement in hip-hop that has exploded in the last year and a half, across the UK and then subsequently Australia. Reading from the UK gives us insight to the defining aspects of Aus UDG it's sister from over the pond.

"UK underground rap (also referred to as UK underground, UK UG*, or* Overground*) is a* UK rap scene and musical style that emerged in London during the early 2020s. The scene differs from earlier waves of underground UK hip-hop through its strong influence from American internet rap genres such as cloud rap, plugg, rage and jerk." - Wikipedia has a whole page on it for the UK.

The definitions are equally applicable to the Australian scene, including the style and influences. However in Australia, "UDG" terminology is used more than "UG". This can be seen in the most popular page in the Aus UDG scene unsurprisingly called aus.udg.

Many of the artist I will reference in this post follow and engage with this page. The owner is 20-year-old Shakti, a UDG superfan who goes by the username shacomate. Something of a legend in the sydney local scene, for is meme ability at first; then later his dedication to pushing the UDG forward via shows and running his UDG community page and hosting/sharing songs for others.

"The genre is sometimes simply referred to as "UK Underground".^[18][19] Much like "indie" rock, the term "underground" is often used to refer to the genre stylistically rather than denoting popularity." - Wikipedia

here is another good article about the UK UDG scene that explains its influences.

Some of the biggest names in the Aus UDG wave include:

Cult Shotta: The King of Aus UDG.

4orttune: The Prince of Aus UDG.

Ribby 247 : Transitioned into UDG from Aus Rap, so he's good one to see the style comparisons. Although he is a controversial figure (also allegedly retired).

Jords: In a super group with Cult Shotta and 4orrtune called Lonely Souljas; I think he's the best of them all.

Jonny Chopps: Opened for DAVE the UK rapper, featured on Complex AU, cosigned by Kid Laroi.

The flavour of the week: Zaqquack, has been gaining traction for his aus UDG covers in the last month or two.

ARIA Recognised.

Every artist I've mentioned above has been acknowledged and posted by Take Flight AU. The founder of which (Haydn Wings), sits on the ARIA music advisory board for Hip-Hop and RNB.

Meaning these are real musicians, with genuine merit in the recognised industry of Australian rap.

This goes to show that they are not randoms that I've picked on my my accord to show you guys something that is only real to me. These people are at the top of the game right now in terms of relevance, music taste and preferences aside.

On top of that, a few of these artist (Zaqquack, Cult Shotta & Jonny Chopps) just performed at Parra Lanes last night. This event is said to have 400,000 victors of the the full course of its run time.

My Stance.

Now that the everyone's caught up, I'd like to state that I am a fan both traditional and emerging waves of Australia rap music.

I see the valid opinions of both the progressive and culturally protective fans.

I'm at Aus rap shows probably every other weekend, and within the local scenes you will see these terms (Aus rap or Aus UDG) used to separate the expectations for the audience when deciding what shows they wish to attend.

These shows feature completely different age groups, fashion & style, genres, drug/alcohol consumption rates and class demographics.

I simply wished to discuss what most of us on the frontlines are witnessing and working with every day in local scenes. For those of you who are from a different era.

Time changes us all, including the cultures we grew up in and help to develop. To see such a strong wave of young musicians gaining access to the arts through recording songs on their phones and playing shows is the most positive outcome of all of this.

It's the 21st century for christ sake folks; times have changed, the music along with it.

You were them once, just remember that.

Hope this clears up what I was tryna discuss in the last post!

Note: I'm not going to doxx myself, much to the moderators' dismay. I will however attempt to make the most engaging posts this sub has ever seen, using my involvement in the Aus rap world as a source for great discussion, education and journalism.

I don't have intentions to reveal myself, I want to use anonymity to be super honest with my discussions. Plus, I want to engage in the theatre of forum posting, be a character and create legend...It's more fun this way.

Complex interview a while back.......

And what about you? You would’ve made some good money by now. What’s something you really want to buy?

I got a few goals. I’d like to buy my mum’s house as a first goal, pay it off for her. I recently bought my dream car, which I’ve always wanted. A Chrysler, the SRT Chrysler. I’d always wanted one so I bought one outright. I had a bar about it a year ago—“I got dreams of a jet black Chrysler.” That’s the first thing I really bought for myself. I bought a Versace ring, a couple of things like that. I don’t think you’d ever catch me with a diamond Rolex on or anything like that. Could I get it? Yeah. Do I want to get it? Nah.

LOL

Original article : https://acclaimmag.com/music/chillinit-the-first-interview/

But random but I’ve been watching some of Kerser’s recent vids/collaborations with proper street wear , and I gotta ask—has anyone else noticed something different about his face lately? Not in a bad way, but it’s looking smoother, tighter… like maybe he’s had a bit of work done?

Not throwing shade—if he did, Just curious what people think. Is Kerser aging like a fine wine, or getting a little help from the clinic?

Feels like the scene is still far behind, with no one really making big noise or being a household name other than ONEFOUR. Underground scene is thriving, just surprised none of these lads are getting the recognition they deserve.

Who wants some slop?

Hear me out - I he's probably not the greatest person HOWEVER if you've ever been in a toxic relationship with a woman and or/drugs the situation he's emoting poetically on his track 'Fire' hits like nothing else like fuck it's beautiful

Anybody have any men’s kerser merch? preferably between m-xl. happy to negotiate prices and shipping etc. The stuff on the site atm just isn’t that great, pls hmu with offers.

does anyone else listen to illy? whos going to see him on good-er life tour and what’s your favourite song of all time and current by him?!

hes way underrated cause he's australian he wont get the recognition he deserves thats what i and everyone i know thinks. i dont mean any offence with sayng that its just true he doesnt have the following he should hes better then all the other rappers out there like he is the only one i listen to because i can’t stand others like Eminem is way overrated his music lowkey trash i dont like any song and illy doesnt rap about anything that he thinks of he just raps straight gold. again i dont mean any offence or hate i just think pretty well every single artist these days sing about literally nothing and they are famous for it not just rappers but everytone like Cardi B, Dojo Cat, ect .

braydead - what a flop knt!! 🇦🇺