CHINO XL

Chino XL has been in the game a long time, long enough to pay more than his share of dues and master the true artform of wordplay. He came to Australia as a guest of local rapper Surreal and tore up every stage he hit with tour mate Bobby Bout-It. Here he demonstrates why he is renowned as one of the best lyricists in hiphop with a piece called 'Wordsmith'. I'm a big fan of good lyricism so this has been hands down one of my favourite things to have filmed.

Dan De Sousa

Alec Paul & David Dallas

Since bursting onto the scene as Con Psy with a guest verse on Scribe's 'Not Many remix', David Dallas has been one of New Zealand hiphop's most loved sons. Recently signed to Duck Down Records in New York; David is gaining global attention (even winning MTV Global Artist of the week recently) thanks to his unpretentious, humble attitude, passionate performances and smooth flowing raps. Here he performs the verse that started it all (live for the first time in 5 years!); edited with the skating of another of New Zealand's favourite sons, ABC (Aotearoa Board Co) skateboarder Alec Paul. Alec has one of the best styles in NZ and is willing to hit whatever spots you put in front of him with no warm up. A true street skater and loved member of the ABC family; Alec has been consistently repping on and off his board since the 90's... Read more

Kurk Kokane & Smash Brothers - 'Gangsta'

Melbourne dubstep meets Melbourne grime. Smash Brothers: Fraksha / Diem / Murky / Scotty Hinds doing what they do best & tearing shit up over a heavy Kurk Kokane beat. Turn your speakers up, set the bass to high and hit play

Louie Knuxx Interview

An interview with Melbourne based Kiwi rapper Louie Knuxx, questions by Bluebird. An opinionated, unapologetic and talented solo artist, also one half of the much loved romance-rap duo Grips & Tonic as well as kiwi group Cancer. Louie is preparing to release his new album "Funeral for two" and booking shows for an upcoming European headline tour. Here he talks about his past, his present and his future as well as why kids shouldn't get their hopes up of spending the day in his room...

Dan DeSousa